Onyx 125FA Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOK

FREEZER 125 FA

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This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips.

To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully
before installing or using the appliance and retain it for future reference.

The symbols below help you to find things more easily:

Safety precautions

Warnings and safety information.

Hints and useful information

Environmental information

Ideas

This symbol indicates information regarding food and its storage.

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These warnings are provided in the interest of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all fully
before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

Prior to installation

Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstances should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.

Installation

This appliance is heavy. Care sold be taken when
moving it.

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.

Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available
from you local Service Force Centre.

Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall, but leaving the required
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation
instructions.

The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.

Child Safety

This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.

Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.

There is a risk of suffocation. Keep packaging
material away from children.

During Use

This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.

Containers with flammable gases or liquids can
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any
containers with flammable materials, such as spray
cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the
appliance.

Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.

Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer.

Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if
consumed straight from the freezer.

Do not remove items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
they can burst when the contents freeze.

Manufacturers' recommended storage times
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.

When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

Servicing

This product should be serviced by an
authorised engineer and only genuine spare
parts should be used.

Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Service Force Centre.

At the End of the Appliances Life

When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.

Remove the plug and ensure that any locks and
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

The appliance and the Environment

This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer.

Avoid damaging the cooling unit.
The packaging used on the appliance marked with

this symbol is recyclable ( ).

Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure that it is passed in to
any new owner

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Instructions for the Installer

Technical data 16

Installing the appliance 16

Transportation and unpacking 16
Cleaning 16
Location of the appliance 16
Ventilation 17
Levelling 17
Door Reversal 17

Electrical Connection 19

Instructions for the User

Guide to use the Instruction Book 2

Important Safety Information 3

Description of the Appliance 5

Control Panel 6

Using the Appliance 7

Before first use 7
To start the appliance 7
Thermostat control 7
Compartment Storage 7
Freezer Tray 7
Freezing Fresh Food 7
Frozen Food Storage 8
Thawing 8
Making Ice Cubes 8
Normal Operating Sounds 8
In the Event of a Power Failure 8

Useful information and advice 9

Maintenance & Cleaning 9

Defrosting 10

Something Not Working 11

Service & Spare Parts 12

Guarantee Conditions 13

Electrolux Service Force 14

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General information

This appliance is designed for the freezing of fresh
food and the storage of frozen food in a domestic
home.

To ensure correct operation, the appliance should
be located where the ambient temperature is
between 10-32 °C.

Description of the appliance, main parts

1. Freezing tray

2. Compartment for freezing fresh food (with ice
tray)

3. Compartments for storing frozen food (wire
baskets)

4. Rating Plate

5. Control Panel

a. Green indicator light
b. Red indicator light
c. Yellow indicator light
d. Fast freeze switch
e. Thermostat control knob

6. Defrost water outlet

7. Adjustable feet

8. Door gasket

9. Thermostat

10. Ventilation grille

11. Condenser

12. Compressor

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Control Panel

a) Green indicator light

When the appliance is switched on at the mains the
green indicator light will glow and continue to glow
until the appliance is switched off at the mains

b) Red indicator light

A few hours after starting up the appliance this will
go out to show that the correct temperature has
been reached for the setting chosen and will stay
out to indicate that everything is in order.

c) Yellow indicator light

This light illuminates when fast freeze is switched
off. It will remain on until fast freeze is deactivated.

d Fast freeze switch

To operate fast freeze slide the switch from left to
right.

e) Thermostat control knob

This is for setting and changing the temperature
inside the freezer.