Electrolux ARCTIS 2686-4GT User manual

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Chest freezers
ARCTIS 2686-4GT
3386-4GT
Operating Instructions
GB

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Dear customer,
Before placing your new chest freezer into operation please read these
operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for
safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.
Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them
on to possible new owners of the appliance.
These operating instructions are for use with several technically
comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes
which apply to your model.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of
the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/ or with signal
words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe the following
carefully.
FFThis symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications
of the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of
the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of
possible malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...".If these
instructions should not be sufficient, our customer service department is
always available to you.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes 
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
♣

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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The chest freezer needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls and monitoring devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storage baskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maximum capacity / Stacking limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Frozen Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Energy Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
What to do if. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Safety
The safety of our freezers is in accordance with recognised technological
standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel that it is
important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines:
Use for Intended Purpose
The freezer is intended for household use only. It is suitable for freezing
and storage of frozen food. The manufacturer assumes no liability for
damages occurring through improper operation or use of the appliance
for unintended purposes.
Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
If you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes other
than the freezing or frozen storage of foods, the manufacturer accepts
no liability for any damages which may occur.
Prior to initial start-up
check the freezer for transport damage. Do not under any
circumstances connect a damaged appliance! Please contact your
supplier in the event of damage.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that
none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Safety for Children
Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for
children. There is a danger of suffocation Keep packaging materials
away from children!
For appliances with lockable lids: Children playing could get locked in.
There is a danger of suffocation Keep the key out of the reach of
children and do not leave it near the appliance.

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Before disposing of old appliances make them unusable. Remove plug
from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch
closures. This eliminates the danger of playing children locking
themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.
Children often do not recognise the dangers involved with household
appliances. Please provide for the necessary supervision and do not
allow children to play with the appliance!
Daily Operation
Containers with flammable gases or fluids can develop leaks through
contact with the cold, they may even explode. Do not store containers
with flammable substances, such as aerosol cans, refill cartridges for
cigarette lighters etc. in the freezer.
Bottles and cans may not be placed in the freezer compartment. They
can burst when the contents freeze - or even explode if the contents
contain carbonic acid Never place sodas, juices, beer, wine,
champagne etc. into the freezer compartment. Exception: Spirits with
high alcohol content may be stored in the freezer compartment.
Do not place ice cream or ice cubes directly from the freezer
compartment into the mouth. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or
tongue and cause injury.
Never touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the
goods.
Do not operate any electrical appliances in the freezer (e.g. electric ice
cream makers, mixers etc.).
Before cleaning the appliance always disconnect the appliance from
the electricity supply.
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable.
In case of malfunction
If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the "What
to do if ..." section of these instructions. If the information given there
does not help, please do not perform any further repairs yourself.
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 AEG Service Force Centre.

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Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally friendly. They can be dumped or burned
at an incinerating plant without danger.
About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as
follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of
chlorofluorocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed
of at a waste-paper recycling collection location.
Disposal of old Appliances
For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed of
properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its service
life - for your new appliance as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any
snap or latch closures. This eliminates the danger of playing children
locking themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.
Disposal:
The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky
refuse.
The refrigerating circuit must not be damaged.
Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from your local Council or Environmental Health Office.

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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room on a firm and
level surface.
Warning! The appliance may not be exposed to spray or water splashes.
There is a danger of electrical shock!
Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature.
The appliance should therefore
not be exposed to direct sunlight;
not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;
only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds
to the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed.
The climate classification is stipulated on the serial plate which can be
found on the inner side of the lid. The following table shows which ambient
temperature is correct for each climate classification:
Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +18 to +38 °C
T +18 to +43 °C
The freezer needs air.
The side walls become warm whilst the appliance is on. The heat is
generated by the special refrigerating system (shell condenser) and helps
prevent condensation and thus rust from forming on the side walls. In
order for the heat to be able to be dissipated, air must be able to circulate
around all the side walls.
Attention! To function correctly the appliance requires good ventilation.
Make sure that the side walls and the base of the appliance are not
covered or obstructed.

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Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or competent person.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety mea-
sures not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same
as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is inside,
on the left.
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.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
1.The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi-nal
marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green
and yellow.
2.The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N
or coloured black.
3.The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L
or coloured red.
4.Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present
and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.
Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious
safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safety.

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Appliance Description
Control Panel
1 temperature regulator
2 green mains operating light
3 fast freeze switch with amber light
4 red temperature warning light
5 Indicates that the appliance has an acoustic temperature alarm (not an
all models)
Starting up
FFPlease clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start-
up (see section: Cleaning and Care).
FFInsert the mains plug of your chest freezer into the mains supply. Your
appliance is then operational.
The green mains operating light (2) and red temperature warning
light (4) show, and the acoustic temperature warning (5) sounds.
The green mains operating light indicates operation and must
continuously show.
The red temperature warning light tells you that the storage temperature
has not yet been attained.
If you additionally operate the fast freeze switch (3), the amber pilot
light in the switch (3) illuminates, and the refrigerating unit operates in
continuous mode.
When the fast freeze switch is pressed, the acoustic temperature warnin
immediately stops.
If you switch off the fast freeze switch (3) when the red temperature
warning light (4) has gone out, the amber light goes out.
The red temperature warning light (4) and acoustic temperature
warning (5) give an alarm if:

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the storage temperature has not yet been reached (starting up).
the minimum storage temperature is no longer being maintained (fault).
large quantities of fresh food have been placed inside.
the chest lid has been open for too long.
The red temperature warning light (4) and acoustic temperature
warning (5) give no warning:
if the power supply is interrupted;
if the thermostat is defective.
Important: Check regularly on the red temperature warning light and on
a thermometer placed inside whether the storage temperature is being
maintained.
Temperature regulation
The temperature inside the freezer is controlled by the thermostat control
knob situated on the control panel. To operate the freezer, proceed as
follows:
When you first start the freezer it is recommended that the thermostat
control knob is turned to a medium setting (3-4). The correct setting can
be found by measuring the temperature of the top middle package in the
freezer. The temperature must be 18°C
or colder.
1 = Lowest setting, minimum cold
7 = Highest setting, maximum cold.
Allow the freezer to run for several hours
before placing food inside.
Do not fill the freezer to higher than 5mm
below the lower edge of the plastic
frame.
A coin has to be used to turn the temperature control knob. This makes it
more difficult to inadvertently adjust the temperature (child protection).
Since the ambient temperature, type and quantity of stored frozen food,
and frequency and duration of lid opening affect the storage temperature
of -18 °C or colder, you should check the internal temperature on a
thermometer.
Set the temperature control knob so that the indicated temperature is
-18 °C or colder.
Important: If you operate the fast freeze switch or adjust the temperature
control knob, it may happen that the refrigerating unit of your chest freezer
does not start immediately. This is normal and not a fault with the
appliance.