Electrolux EUF14800 User manual

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WARNINGS

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should

the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, al-

ways ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with

the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on

the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent

it from becoming a death-trap for a child.

This must be done before the appliance is built intoThese warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You

must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

General Safety

• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.

Children should not be allowed to tamper with the con-

trols or play with the product.

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this

product in any way.

• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does

not stand on the electrical supply cable.

Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must be re-

placed by a special cord or assembly availa-ble from the

manufacturer or its service agent.

• Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out,

be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when

moving it

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight

from the appliance.

• Take utmost care when handling your appliance so

as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit

with consequent possible fluid leakages.

• The appliance must not be located close to radia-

tors or gas cookers.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to di-

rect sunlight.

• There must be adequate ventilation round the back

of the appliance and any damage to the refrigerant

circuit must be avoided.

• For freezers only (except built-in models): an ideal

location is the cellar or basement.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice

cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances,

unless they are approved for this purpose by the

manufacturer.

Service/Repair

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance

should be carried out by a qualified electrician or com-

petent person

• This product should be serviced by an authorized Serv-

ice Centre, and only genuine spare parts should be

used.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair

the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexpe-

rienced persons may cause injury or more serious mal-

functioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and

always

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling

unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only

be carried out by authorized technicians.

Use

• The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed

to be used specifically for the storage of edible food-

stuffs only.

• Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature

between +18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C and +38°C

(class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class N); +10°C and

+32°C (class SN). The class of your appliance is shown

on its rating plate.

Warning: when the ambient temperature is not included

within the range indicated for the class of this appli-

ance, the following instructions must be observed:

when the ambient temperature drops below the mini-

mum level, the storage temperature in the freezer com-

partment cannot be guaranteed; therefore it is

advisable to use the food stored as soon as possible.

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been

thawed out.

• Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be

strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

• The inner lining of the appliance consists of channels

through which the refrigerant passes. If these should be

punctured this would damage the appliance beyond re-

pair and cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP IN-

STRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be

removed by using the scraper provided. Under no cir-

cumstances should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid

ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appli-

ance.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as

it creates pressure on the container, which may cause

it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

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Installation

• During normal operation, the condenser and compres-

sor at the back of the appliance heat up considerably.

For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as

shown in the relevant Figure.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of ob-

struction.

• If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is possible

that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the re-

frigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours

before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow

back in the compressor.

• There are working parts in this product which heat up.

Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a

failure to do this will result in component failure and

possible food loss. See installation instructions.

• Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever

possible the back of the product should be against a

wall.

• If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it is

possible that the oil contained in the compressor ílows

in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least

two hours before connecting the appliance to allow tl¦e

oil to flow back in the compressor.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could

damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit

or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be dis-

carded together with the urban refuse and rubbish.

Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear

near the heat exchanger. Information on your local dis-

posal sites may be obtained from municipal authori-

ties. The materials used on this appliance marked by

the symbol are recyclable.

Disposal of old Appliances

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indi-

cates that this product may not be treated as household

waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable

collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of cor-

rectly, you will help prevent potential negative conse-

quences for the environment and human health, which

could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste han-

dling of this product. For more detailed information about

recycling of this product, please contact your local city of-

fice, your household waste disposal service or the shop

where you purchased the product.

Warning 52

General safety 52

Service/repair 52

Use 52

Installation 53

Environment Protection 53

Disposal of old Appliances 53

Use 53

Cleaning the interior 53

Control panel 54

Temperature setting buttons 54

Light On/Off 54

Button On/Off 54

Temperature indicator 54

Action Freezer pilot light 54

Action Freezer button 54

Alarm reset light 55

Alarm reset button 55

Operation 55

Freezing fresh food 55

Storage of frozen food 55

Thawing 55

Ice cube production 55

CONTENTS

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the in-

terior and all internal accessories with luke-warm water

and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell

of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

USE

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as

these will damage the finish.

Hints 56

Hints for freezing 56

Hints for storage of frozen food 56

Maintenance 57

Period cleaning 57

Defrosting 57

Period of non-operation 57

Something not working 58

Customer service and spare parts 58

Installation 59

Electrical connection 59

Building-in 59

Declaration of terms

of Warranty 60

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Control Panel

A. On/OFF light

B ON/OFF button

C Temperature setting button (warmest)

D Temperature indicator

E Temperature setting button (coldest)

F Action freezerlight

G Action freezerbutton

H Alarm reset light

I Alarm reset button

A. Light ON/OFF

B. Button ON/OFF

ON: Press the button (B). The pilot light (A) switches

on.

OFF: Keep press the button (B) until the pilot light (A)

and the temperautre indicator switched off.

C - E Temperature setting buttons

The temperature can be adjusted between -15°C and -

24°C.

By pressing the button (C or E), the current temperature

setting flashes on the indicator. It is possible to modify the

setting temperature only with flashed indicator. To set a

warmer temperature, press button (C). To set a colder

temperature, press button (E). The indicator display the

newly selected temperature for a few seconds and then

shows again the inside compartment temperature.

The newly selected-temperature must be reached after 24

hours.

Attention!

During the stability period by the first starting the temper-

ature displayed can not correspond to the setting temper-

ature. During this time it is possible that the temperature

displayed is lower than the setting temperature.

D. Temperature indicator

During normal functioning the indicator shows the

warmest temperature inside the freezer.

Difference until 5°C inside the compartment are quite nor-

mal.

Attention!

Difference between the temperature displayed and temper-

ature setting is normal. Especially when:

- a new setting has recently been selected

- the door has been left open for a long time

- warm food has been placed in the compartment

F. Action freezerpilot light

G. Action freezerbutton

To freeze fresh foods, the “Action freezer” function must

be actived. Press the Action freezer button (G).The rele-

vant pilot light (F) switches on

The function can be deactived at any time, by pressing the

button (G), otherwise it automatically switched off. With de-

actived functionth pilot light (F) switches off.

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H Alarm reset light

I Alarm reset button

In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the

freezer (e.g. power cut) warning light (H) will start to flash

and a buzzer will sound.

After the temperature has returned to normal, the warning

light (H) will continue to flash, although the buzzer has

stopped.

When the alarm button (I) is pressed, the warmest tem-

perature reached in the compartment flashes on the indi-

cator (D).

If the power has been off for a long time, frozen food

should be consumed as quickly as possible, or cooked

and then re-frozen.

Operation

Insert the plug in the power socket. Press the button

ON/OFF (B). The freezer is switched on.

The freezer is pre-set to run at -18°C. this temperature will

be reached in a few hours.

As soon as the appliance is switched on the temperature

indicator (D) shows the current temperature inside the

freezer, the alarm reset light (H) flashes and a buzzer

sounds. Press the alarm reset button (I). The buzzer stops

and the alarm light (H) continues to flash until the setting

temperature is reached.

Freezing fresh food

To freeze fresh food, press the Action freezerbutton (G).

Place the food to be frozen in the upper compartment. The

maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs.

is shown on the rating plate;

Warning!

When use the “Action freezer” function:

about 6 hrs

before

about 24 hrs

before

not needed

Introducing small quantities of fresh food

(about 5 kg)

Introducing the maximum quantity of

food (see rating plate)

Introducing frozen food

Introducing small quantities of fresh food

daily 2 kg maximum

Freezing fresh food

The 4-star compartment is suitable for long term storage

of commercially frozen food and for freezing fresh food.

To freeze fresh foods allow it to run on the fast freeze set-

ting for at least 24 hours before loading food.

Place the food to be frozen in the compartments as shown

in figure.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before

putting the products in the compartment let the appliance

run for at least two hours on the fast freeze setting, then

turn the thermostat knob to the normal operating position.

Important

If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer,

do not open the door of the freezer compartment. The

frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of

short duration (up to 6-8 hours) and the freezer com-

partment is full, otherwise, it is recommended that the

food should be used within a short time (a tempera-

ture increase of the frozen food shortens its safe stor-

age period).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be

thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room tem-

perature, depending on the time available for this opera-

tion.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly

from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for

the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water,

then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays

from the freezer.

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Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you

should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs

were adequately stored by the retailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the

foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;

• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer

than absolutely necessary.

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot

be refrozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food

manufacturer.

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here

are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in

24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food

to be frozen should be added during this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned,

foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly

and completely frozen and to make it possible subse-

quently to thaw only the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and

make sure that the packages are airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which

is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of

the latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt

reduces the storage life of food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal

from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the

skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on each in-

dividual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage

time;

• on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you will

find sketches of various animals and food types to-

gether with the recommended storage time (in months)

from the time of freezing;

• do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in

the freezer compartment as they may burst.

HINTS

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Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take

the following precautions:

remove the plug from the wall socket;

remove all food;

defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;

leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent un-

pleasant smells.

Defrosting

The freezer compartment of this model, on the other

hand, is a " no frost" type. This means that there is no

buildup of frost when it is in operation, neither on the in-

ternal walls nor on the foods.

The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation

of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an auto-

matically controlled fan.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

If the appliance is not functioning properly, check that:

• the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains

power switch is on;

• there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging in an-

other appliance);

• If your appliance is still not working properly after making the

above checks, contact the nearest service centre.

To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you apply

for it you specify the model and serial number of your ap-

pliance which can be found on the guarantee certificate

or on the rating plate located inside the appliance, on the

bottom left-hand side.

Periodic cleaning

Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of

soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at

the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum

cleaner. This operstion will improve the performance of the

appliance and save electricity consumption.

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any

maintenance operation.

MAINTENANCE

Warning

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit;

maintenance and recharging must therefore only be car-

ried out by authorized technicians.

Symptom Solution

Appliance does not function, no pilot light is illuminated.

- Appliance is not switched on; switch appliance on.

- Mains plug is not inserted or is loose; insert mains plug.

- Fuse has blown or is defective; check fuse, replace if necessary.

- Mains socket is defective; Mains malfunctions are to be correc-

ted by an electrician.

The freezer temperature is not sufficient, red light lights up. - Temperature is not properly adjusted; please refer to the section

“Temperature regulation”.

- Door was open for a long time; only leave the door open as long

as necessary.

- Within the last 24 hours a large quantity of warm foods were loa-

ded; press the fast freeze button.

- Appliance is next to a source of warmth; please refer to the sec-

tion “Location”.

Large accumulation of frost in the appliance, perhaps also at

the door seal.

- Door is not properly sealed (perhaps after re-hanging door); ca-

refully warm the door seal with a hand-held hair dryer at those

points which are not airtight (no warmer than approx. 50°C). At

the same time, shape the warmed door seal by hand, so that it is

again properly seated.- Appliance is not level; readjust the front le-

velling feet.

Unusual noises.

The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the

fast freeze button or after changing the temperature setting.

- Appliance is in contact with wall or other objects; push appliance

away a short distance.

- A part at the back of the appliance, e.g. a tube, is in contact with

another appliance part or the wall; bend this part away carefully

if necessary.

- This is normal, no error has occurred; the compressor

starts after a period of time.

The appliance works, but the pilot light is flashing Please contact the nearest service centre.

If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the nearest service centre. To obtain fast service,

it is essential that when you apply for it you specify the model and serial number of your appliance which can be found on

the guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.

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INSTALLATION

Take utmost care when handling your

appliance so as not to cause any damages to the

cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.

• During normal operation, the condenser and

compressor at the back of the appliance heat up

con- siderably. Always ensure that there is ade-

quate ventilation as a failure to do this will result

in component failure and possible food loss. See

installation instructions.

• Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must

be replaced by a special cord or assembly available

from the manifacturer or its service agent.

Positioning

• Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good

condition and free of any transport damage.

• Place the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and

heat sources.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct

sunlight.

• For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as

shown in Fig.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of ob-

struction.

It is necessary that the niche is provided with a con-

duct of ventilation having the following dimensions:

Depth 50 mm

Width 540 mm

The climate classification can be found on the rating plate,

which is located inside the cabinet on the left hand

wall.

The following table shows which ambient temper-

ature is correct for each climate classification:

Climate classificati for an ambient temperature

SN + 10 to +32°C

N + 16 to +32°C

ST + 18 to +38°C

T + 18 to +43°C

When the ambient temperature is not included wit-

hin the range indicated for the class of this appli-

ance, the storage temperature in the appliance

cannot be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to

use the food stored as soon as possible.

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and fre-

quency shown on the serial number plate correspond

to your domestic power supply.

Voltage can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage.

For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized auto-

transformer must be used.

Important

The appliance must be earthed.

The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for

this purpose.

If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed.

connect the appliance to a separate earth in compli-

ance with current regulations, consulting a specialist tech-

nician.

The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the

above safety precautions are not observed.

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

Directives:

-87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio inter-

ference suppression.

-73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and

subsequent modifications.

-89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modi-

fications.

Attention!

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the

mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily

accessible after installation.

Dimensioned drawings

See “Installation Instructions“ supplied.

Please check whether, after installing your appliance and

especially after rehingeing the door, the door seal seals

right round. An untight door seal may lead to heavy frosting

and thereby to a higher power consumption.

Warning!

If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter),

the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case,

wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this

process by heating up the part involved with a normal

hairdrier.

DECLARATION OF TERMS OF WARRANTY (B)

Our appliances are manufactured with utmost care. Despite this fact, it is always possible that a defect is present.

Our customer service will handle it upon request, during or after the period of warranty. The lifetime of the appliance

will therefore not be affected. These terms of warranty are based on European Union Directive 99/44/EC and pro-

visions of the Italian Civil Code. The legal rights of the consumer pursuant to this legislation cannot be altered by

this declaration of terms of warranty.

This declaration does not interfere with the seller's obligations of warranty towards the end consumer. The appliance

is warranted within the framework and in observance of the following conditions

1 Based on provisions indicated in paragraphs 2 to 15, we shall repair any defect that appears within a 24-month

period starting on the date the appliance is delivered to the end consumer at no additional cost.

These terms do not apply in the case the appliance is used for professional or similar purposes.

2 The performance covered by the warranty implies that the appliance be put back into its original conditions prior

to the defect's appearance.

The defective components are replaced or repaired. The components replaced free of charge become our property.

3 The defect must be reported immediately in order to prevent more serious damage.

4 Application of the warranty is subject to the consumer producing the proof of purchase bearing the date of pur-

chase and/or the date of delivery.

5 The warranty is inapplicable if damages to delicate pieces such as glass (pyroceram), synthetic materials and

rubber result from improper use.

6 The warranty is inapplicable for mild anomalies that do not undermine the value and overall sturdiness of the ap-

pliance.

7 The obligation of warranty becomes ineffective if the defects are caused by:

- a chemical or electrochemical reaction caused by water,

- generally anomalous environmental conditions,

- improper use,

- any contact with aggressive products.

8 The warranty is inapplicable to defects due to transport beyond our liability.

Moreover, the warranty does not cover those defects caused by improper installation or assembly, lack of mainte-

nance or failure to follow the assembly and user's instructions.

9 The warranty does not cover defects deriving from repairs or service calls made by unqualified or incompetent

people, or caused by adding non-original accessories or spare parts.

10 Easy to transport appliances must be delivered or sent to customer service. Service calls can be considered

only if the appliances are very large or installed in built-in units.

11 If the appliances are installed in built-in units, sub-built-in, secured or hung in such a ways that their removal and

repositioning require more than half an hour, the relative labour costs will be charged. Associated damages caused

by the removal and repositioning operations are at the user's expense.

12 If repeated repair of the same defect during the period of warranty is not final o if the repair costs are deemed

excessive, it may be decided to replace the defective appliance with another of the same value, in agreement with

the owner.

In this case we reserve the right to ask the user to share in the financial costs, based on the period of use that has

elapsed.

13 The repair covered by the warranty does not entail an extension of the normal period of warranty or the renewal

of the period of warranty.

14 We grant a twelve-month warranty on repairs which is restricted to the same defect.

15 The case in which a liability is legally enforced excepted, this declaration of terms of warranty does not include

any indemnity or damages outside the appliance that the customer may wish to avail himself of. In the case of le-

gally recognised liability, reimbursement shall not exceed the purchase value of the appliance.

These terms of warranty are valid only for appliances purchased and used in Belgium. As regards exported applian-

ces, the user must first of all make sure they meet the technical conditions (e.g. voltage, frequency, installation in-

structions, type of gas, etc.) of the country in question and that they withstand the local weather and environmental

conditions. In the case of appliances purchased abroad, the user must first of all make sure they meet the ratings

required in Belgium. Vital or desirable adaptations are not covered by the warranty, and are not always feasible.

Customer Service remains at your disposal, even after the period of warranty has expired. Address of Customer

Service:

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS BELGIUM

Bergensesteenweg, 719 . 1502 LEMBEEK

Tel. 02.3630444

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