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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Cont

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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.

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Before first use

Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water to which a little bicarbonate of soda has been added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or products containing alcohol.

To start the appliance

1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation.

2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.

3. Slide the fast freeze switch to the right (yellow indicator light will illuminate). And leave to run for approximately 4 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside.

4. The red indicator light will also remain illuminated until the correct temperature is reached.

5. Once the red light goes out, slide the fast freeze switch back to the left.

Thermostat Control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat control knob on the control panel.

Position 0 - Off Turning the thermostat control knob clockwise makes

the temperature progressively colder.

The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature inside the cabinet depends on the following factors:

- room temperature

- how often the door is opened

- how much food is stored

Using the appliance

- position of the appliance During prolonged periods of abnormally hot

weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a number, the cooling system may operate continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not defrost. Turning the thermostat control to a lower number will cause the automatic defrosting to resume.

Compartment storage

Frozen food should be stored in the two lower baskets and the top basket used for freezing fresh food.

Freezer Tray

The freezer tray is particularly suitable for open freezing, for example soft fruit such as strawberries, raspberries etc.

Freezing fresh food

It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer is warmed as little as possible.

If more than 3-4 kg of fresh food is to be frozen, proceed as follows:

1. Slide the fast freeze switch (d) to the right 6-24 hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer, the yellow light will illuminate. The compressor will now run continuously, to ensure that the fresh food is frozen as quickly as possible.

2. Place the fresh food in the top basket and leave the fast freeze switch on for a further 24 hours.

3. After 24 hours, slide the fast freeze switch back to the left and the yellow light will go out. Transfer the food to one of the lower baskets.

If the fast freeze switch is accidentally left on, the freezer will not be damaged but energy

will be wasted.

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Frozen food storage

When first starting the freezer or if the has been out of use for some time, we advise you to run the appliance for at least 4 hours in the 'fast freeze' mode before storing frozen food.

Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer.

Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than necessary.

Important

Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer. Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can cause low temperature skin burns. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet as this could result in skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. In the event of a power failure the food will not be affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and not refrozen (see Hints and Tips).

Thawing

Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in a fridge or at room temperature, depending on the time available. Small food items may even be cooked from frozen, in this case cooking will take longer.

Any food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen.

Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.

Making Ice Cubes

Fill the ice cube tray supplied with the appliance 3/4 full with water and place it in the two-star compartment. Turning the thermostat control knob to a colder setting will speed up this process, but remember to return to its original position after.

To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its length.

Never release an ice tray that has frozen to the freezer with sharp or pointed objects.

Normal operating sounds

You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped to the cooling plate through the coils or tubing at the rear.

When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.

A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and out.

In the event of a power failure.

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen food, keep the door closed. If the temperature within your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food without checking its condition.

The following guidelines should assist you: Ice cream: Once thawed should be

discarded.

Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked

and used up.

Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without

danger.

Shellfish: Should be refrigerated

and used up quickly.

Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be

refrigerated and used up.

Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing

there are still ice crystals remaining within them.

Small Joints: Should be cooked and

can then be refrozen as cooked meals.

Chicken: Should also be cooked

and refrozen as a fresh dish.

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Useful inf

mation and advice

Maint

enance and Cleaning

Hints for storage

To obtain the best performance from your freezer:

Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid. Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it

straight away. The use of an insulated container is advisable. When you arrive home, place the frozen food in the freezer immediately.

Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item.

Do not store food uncovered. Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and

used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best.

Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty foods, salt also reduces storage time.

Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal.

Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable

temperature and that it may have lost its original quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours. Never exceed the storage times indicated by the manufacturer.

Energy saving advice

Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a boiler or radiator.

Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and ensure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed.

Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before being transferred into the freezer.

Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently as arm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.

Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly.

Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.

Internal Cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE APPLIANCE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.

External Cleaning

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products.

Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.

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When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent the build up of unpleasant odours.

Defrosting

The freezer will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided whenever the thickness of frost exceeds ¼.

During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply or remove the frozen food.

However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to perform this operation when the freezer is empty.

To carry out complete defrosting.

1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply. If the plug is inaccessible turn the thermostat to 0.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place.

3. Leave the door open.

4. Carefully draw the plastic drain spout out of the lower part of the appliance according to the direction of the arrow and place a tray of a suitable size in the position shown.

5. During defrosting, drive the defrost water towards the edge of the cooling plates using a dry cloth or a sponge. It will be collected at the bottom of the appliance, where it is diverted into the tray and then disposed of.

6. To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer and close the door.

7. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly, replace the drain spout and close the door.

8. Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply or turn the thermostat control to a medium setting. Leave the appliance to run for at least 4 hours in the fast freeze mode.

9. Replace the previously removed food.

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If after the above checks there is still a fault, please contact your local Service Force Centre. In-guarantee customer should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a

charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee calls.

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Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, please check the following points.

Symptom

No power to the appliance.

The light does not come on.

The temperature in the appliance is too high.

The compressor runs continuously and/or excessive frost and ice has built up.

The appliance is noisy

Possible Cause

No power at the socket. There is a power cut.

The fuse has blown. Thermostat control is set at 0. The bulb is not fitted correctly. The bulb has blown. The appliance is located in an unsuitable position.

The thermostat control is set too low.

The thermostat control is set too high.

The door is not closed correctly.

The door is opened unnecessarily often. The appliance is not level.

Solution

Check there is power at the socket. Check there is not a power cut by checking the

household lights. Check the fuse has not blown. Check the thermostat setting. Check the bulb and replace if necessary.

Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances limits of 10-32 °C.

Check that the thermostat control is turned to the correct setting relative to the ambient conditions.

Turn the thermostat control to a warmer setting (lower number).

Check that the door is closed and that the gasket is clean and intact.

Only open the door for as long as is necessary. Check that the appliance is stable on all four feet. Refer to the Normal operating sounds.

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If your appliance requires servicing or you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning:

08705 929929

Service Force Centre which covers your post code area. The addresses are listed on the following pages. Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working? and have the model number, serial number and purchase date to hand.

Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls. In-guarantee should ensure that the checks under the heading Something Not Working? have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.

ONYX have an agreement with Electrolux who will undertake all servicing requirements for your appliance.

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For general enquiries regarding your Onyx appliance or for further information on Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows.

Customer Care Department Electrolux

55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ

Tel: 08705 950950 *

* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

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Guar

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Standard guarantee conditions

We, Onyx, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this Onyx appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:

The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply sated on the rating plate. The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions. The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not

authorised by us. All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an Electrolux Service Force Centre. Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property. This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal right.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.

Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom.

Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental agreements.

Products of Onyx manufacture which are not marketed by Onyx.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:

The guarantee starts from the date that you first purchased your product. The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country

of use for this brand or range of products. This guarantee related to you and cannot be transferred to another user. Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Ares. The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a

normal household. The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your new home. They will ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliance.

France Senlis +33 (0) 44 62 22 22 Germany Nurenburg +49 (0) 911 323 2600 Italy Pordenone +39 (0) 1678 47053 Sweden Stockholm +46 (0) 20 78 77 50 UK Slough +44 (0) 1753 219898

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INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE

Transportation and unpacking

The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.

Remove all packaging and adhesive tape. Any remnants of packaging can be removed using

white spirit. After transportation the appliance must not be

switched on for 2 hours, this is to allow the refrigerant to settle.

Cleaning

Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water to which a little bicarbonate of soda has been added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or products containing alcohol.

Location

The appliance should be positioned in a well ventilated, dry room.

Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature. The appliance should therefore:

Not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat.

Only be installed at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed.

The climate classification can be found on the rating plate.

The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification.

Climate Classification Ambient Temperature

SN +10 to +32 °C

N +16 to +32 °C

ST +18 to +38 °C

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TECHNICAL DATA

DIMENSIONS Height 850 mm

Width 550 mm

Depth 600 mm WEIGHT 39 KG GROSS CAPACITY: 117 l NET CAPACITY: 110 l POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE & FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 120 W ENERGY CONSUMPTION: PER DAY 0.90 kWh

PER YEAR 329 kWh ENERGY CLASS (According to EU standards) C FREEZING CAPACITY (kg/24h) 16 RISING TIME 17 Hours

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VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

The appliance must have adequate ventilation to ensure correct operation.

The diagram shows the ventilation requirements when installed:

A* Under a worktop or cupboard B freestanding

* The clearance space of 10 cm above the appliance may be reduced to 5 cm providing a clearance space of 2.5 cm is left either side of the appliance.

LEVELLING

The appliance MUST be level. Level the appliance by adjusting the two adjustable feet (1) at the front of the appliance.

DOOR REVERSAL

Should you wish to reverse the direction that the door opens, follow the instructions and diagrams below.

Ensure that the appliance is disconnected from the electricity supply before reversing the door.

To reverse the bottom hinge assembly proceed as follows:

Tilt the appliance backwards, resting the top edge of the appliance on a stool or something similar.

Unscrew the adjustable feet situated on both sides at the front (2 pieces). Remove the lower door hinge plate by unscrewing the 3 retaining screws.

Remove the hinge pin from the bottom of the door. Slot the hinge pin into the hole in the hinge pin plate

and relocate the hinge pin assembly to the opposite location and refit using the retaining screws.

Return the cabinet to an upright position.

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To reverse the top hinge assembly proceed as follows:

Remove the 2 worktop retaining screws from the back of the appliance.

Slide the worktop towards the rear and lift it clear of the appliance.

Remove the 2 upper hinge plate retaining screws. Remove the hinge plate from the top of the door. Unscrew the hinge pin from the hinge plate and

insert it on the opposite side of the plate. Rotate the hinge assembly 180° and insert the

hinge assembly into the opposite location. Refit the 2 hinge plate retaining screws. Relocate the worktop and refit the worktop

retaining screws.

To reverse the handle proceed as follows:

Remove screw covers (if fitted) and handle retaining screws. Remove blanking plugs on the opposite side.

Relocate the handle to the opposite side and refit retaining screws (and covers if fitted), and replace the blanking plugs.

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

This appliance must be earthed.

The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

Electrical Requirements

Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.

The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used. Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live The wire coloured green and yellow must be

connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.

The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N or coloured black.

The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.

Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.

Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely as there is a danger of an electric shock if it is plugged into another part of your home.

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

73/23 EEC of 19.02.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications,

89/336 EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.

Electrical Connection

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