Electrolux EUC2244AOV User manual

EUC2244AOV
EN Freezer User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. OPERATION.......................................................................................................6
4. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 8
5. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................... 9
6. CARE AND CLEANING......................................................................................9
7. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................10
8. INSTALLATION................................................................................................ 13
9. NOISES............................................................................................................ 14
10. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................15
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damages that are the
result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
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instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•This appliance may be used by children between 3
and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive
and complex disabilities, if they have been properly
instructed.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away unless continuously supervised.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
–Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments
–By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and
other residential type environments
•Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
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•Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate
around the appliance.
• At first installation or after reversing
the door wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power
supply. This is to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
• Before carrying out any operations on
the appliance (e.g. reversing the
door), remove the plug from the
power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.
• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too cold.
• When you move the appliance, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.
• The appliance contains a bag of
desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not
food. Please dispose of it
immediately.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the electrical components (e.g. mains
plug, mains cable, compressor).
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre or an electrician to change the
electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
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installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electric
shock or fire.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g.
ice cream makers) in the appliance
unless they are stated applicable by
the manufacturer.
• Be careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit. It contains
isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with
a high level of environmental
compatibility. This gas is flammable.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant
circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the
room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the
plastic parts of the appliance.
• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer
compartment. This will create
pressure on the drink container.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid
in the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the
condenser. They are hot.
• Do not remove or touch items from
the freezer compartment if your hands
are wet or damp.
• Do not freeze again food that has
been thawed.
• Obey the storage instructions on the
packaging of frozen food.
2.4 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in the cooling unit. Only a qualified
person must do the maintenance and
the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the
appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water
collects in the bottom of the
appliance.
2.5 Service
• To repair the appliance contact an
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children
and pets to be closed inside of the
appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the
insulation materials of this appliance
are ozone-friendly.
• The insulation foam contains
flammable gas. Contact your
municipal authority for information on
how to discard the appliance
correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of
the cooling unit that is near the heat
exchanger.
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3. OPERATION
3.1 Control panel
1 2 3 4 5 6
1ON/OFF
2Mode
3Display
4Temperature colder button
5Temperature warmer button
6DrinksChill
It is possible to change predefined sound
of buttons to a loud one by pressing
together Mode and temperature colder
buttons for a few seconds. Change is
reversible.
3.2 Display
A B C D
EF
A. Alarm indicator
B. Freezer Eco mode
C. FastFreeze mode
D. Freezer temperature indicator
/ Timer
E. DrinksChill mode
F. Freezer OFF indicator
3.3 Switching on
1. Connect the mains plug to the power
socket.
2. Press the appliance ON/OFF if the
display is off. The temperature
indicators show the set default
temperature.
The alarm buzzer could
operate after few seconds.
To reset the alarm refer to
"High temperature alarm".
To select a different set temperature
refer to "Temperature regulation".
If "DEMO" appears on the display, refer
to "Troubleshooting" .
3.4 Switching off
Press ON/OFF for 3 seconds.
The display switches off.
To disconnect the appliance from the
power, disconnect the mains plug from
the power socket.
3.5 Temperature regulation
Set the temperature of the appliance by
pressing the temperature regulators.
Default set temperature:
• -18°C for the freezer
The temperature indicators show the set
temperature.
The set temperature will be
reached within 24 hours.
After a power failure the set
temperature remains stored.
3.6 Eco mode
For optimal food storage select the Eco
mode.
1. To switch on the function press Mode
until the corresponding icon appears.
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The temperature indicator shows the set
temperature for the:
• freezer: -18°C
2. To switch off the function before its
automatic end repeat the procedure
until the Eco indicator goes off.
The function switches off
by selecting a different
set temperature.
3.7 DrinksChill mode
The DrinksChill mode is to be used to set
an acoustic alarm at the preferred time,
useful for example when a recipe
requires to cool down a mixture for a
certain period of time, or when a
reminder is needed in order not to forget
the bottles placed in the freezer for fast
cooling.
1. To switch on the function press
DrinksChill .
The DrinksChill indicator appears.
The timer shows the set value (30
minutes).
2. Press the temperature colder button
and temperature warmer button to
change the timer set value from 1 to
90 minutes.
The timer indicator is shown (min).
At the end of the countdown the
DrinksChill indicator flashes and an
audible alarm sounds
3. Remove any drinks contained in the
freezer compartment.
4. Press DrinksChill to switch off the
sound and terminate the function.
It is possible to
deactivate the function at
any time during the
countdown by pressing
DrinksChill. The
DrinksChill indicator
goes off
It is possible to change
the time during the
countdown and at the
end by pressing the
temperature colder
button and the
temperature warmer
button.
3.8 FastFreeze mode
This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
To switch on the function:
1. Press Mode until the corresponding
icon appears.
The FastFreeze indicator is shown.
2. To switch off the function before its
automatic end, repeat the procedure
The function switches off
by selecting a different
freezer set temperature.
3.9 High temperature alarm
An increase in the temperature in the
freezer compartment (for example due to
an earlier power failure or opening of the
door) is indicated by:
• flashing the alarm and freezer
temperature indicators;
• sounding of buzzer.
To reset the alarm press any button.
The buzzer switches off.
The freezer temperature indicator shows
the highest temperature reached for a
few seconds. Then show again the set
temperature.
The alarm indicator continues to flash
until the normal conditions are restored.
When the alarm has
returned the alarm indicator
goes off.
3.10 Door open alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is
left open for a few minutes. The door
open alarm conditions are indicated by:
• flashing Alarm light
• acoustic buzzer
When normal conditions are restored
(door closed), the alarm will stop.
During the alarm, the buzzer can be
switched off by pressing alarm button.
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4. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
4.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dried thoroughly.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine
or oil-based cleaners as they
will damage the finish.
4.2 Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the
FastFreeze function and place the food
to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the
two top compartments.
The maximum amount of food that can
be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the
rating plate, a label located on the
inside of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours:
during this period do not add other food
to be frozen.
When the freezing process is completed,
return to the required temperature (see
"FastFreeze Function").
4.3 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 at
least 2 hours on the higher settings.
In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due
to a power failure, if the
power has been off for
longer than the value shown
in the technical
characteristics chart under
"rising time", the defrosted
food must be consumed
quickly or cooked
immediately and then re-
frozen (after cooling).
4.4 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to
being used, can be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment or at room
temperature, depending on the time
available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen, directly from the freezer: in this
case, cooking will take longer.
4.5 Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or
more trays for the production of ice-
cubes.
Do not use metallic
instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
1. Fill these trays with water
2. Put the ice trays in the freezer
compartment.
4.6 Cold accumulators
The freezer contains at least one cold
accumulator which increases storage
time in the event of a power cut or
breakdown.
This shall be placed on top of the frozen
food in the front part.
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5. HINTS AND TIPS
5.1 Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during
operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound
from coils sound when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from
the compressor when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic dilatation
(a natural and not dangerous physical
phenomenon).
• A faint click noise from the
temperature regulator when the
compressor switches on or off.
5.2 Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than absolutely
necessary.
• Do not remove the cold accumulators
from the freezer basket.
5.3 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 hours is shown on
the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours
no further food to be frozen should be
added during this period;
• freeze only 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
subsequently 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 individual pack to
enable you to keep tab of the storage
time.
5.4 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.
6. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 General warnings
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any
maintenance operation.
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This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and
recharging must therefore
only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not
suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.
6.2 Periodic cleaning
CAUTION!
Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables
inside the cabinet.
CAUTION!
Take care of not to damage
the cooling system.
CAUTION!
When moving the cabinet, lift
it by the front edge to avoid
scratching the floor.
The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories
with lukewarm water and some
neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser
and the compressor at the back of
the appliance with a brush.
This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and
save electricity consumption.
6.3 Defrosting of the freezer
The freezer compartment is frost free.
This means that there is no build up of
frost when it is in operation, neither on
the internal walls, nor on the foods.
6.4 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.
4. Leave the door/doors open to
prevent unpleasant smells.
WARNING!
If you want to keep the
appliance switched on, ask
somebody to check it once
in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case
of a power failure.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not
operate.
The appliance is switch‐
ed off.
Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not
connected to the mains
socket correctly.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
Connect a different electrical
appliance to the mains sock‐
et. Contact a qualified elec‐
trician.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup‐
ported properly.
Check if the appliance
stands stable.
Audible or visual alarm is
on.
The cabinet has been re‐
cently switched on or the
temperature is still too
high.
Refer to "Door open alarm"
or "High temperature alarm".
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.
Refer to "High temperature
alarm".
The door is left open. Close the door. Refer to
"Door open alarm"
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.
Contact a qualified electri‐
cian or contact the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
A or symbol is
shown instead of numbers
on the Temperature Dis‐
play.
Temperature sensor
problem.
Contact the nearest Author‐
ised Service Centre (the
cooling system will continue
to keep food products cold,
but temperature adjustment
will not be possible).
The compressor operates
continually.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Operation".
Many food products were
put in at the same time.
Wait some hours and then
check the temperature
again.
The room temperature is
too high.
Refer to climate class chart
on the rating plate.
Food products placed in
the appliance were too
warm.
Allow food products to cool
to room temperature before
storing.
The door is not closed
correctly.
Refer to "Closing the door".
The "FastFreeze" is
switched on.
Refer to "FastFreeze mode".
There is too much frost
and ice.
The door is not closed
correctly or the gasket is
deformed/dirty.
Refer to "Closing the door".
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the "FastFreeze",
or after changing the tem‐
perature.
This is normal, no error
has occurred.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet
is not connected to the
evaporative tray above
the compressor.
Attach the melting water out‐
let to the evaporative tray.
Temperature cannot be
set.
The "FastFreeze mode"
is switched on.
Switch off "FastFreeze
mode" manually, or wait until
the mode resets automatical‐
ly to set the temperature.
Refer to "FastFreeze mode".
DEMO appears on the dis‐
play.
The appliance is in dem‐
onstration mode.
Keep the Mode pressed for
approximately 10 seconds
until a long sound is heard
and display shuts off for a
short time.
The temperature in the ap‐
pliance is too low/too high.
The temperature regula‐
tor is not set correctly.
Set a higher/lower tempera‐
ture.
The food products' tem‐
perature is too high.
Let the food products tem‐
perature decrease to room
temperature before storage.
The door has been
opened often.
Open the door only if neces‐
sary.
The "FastFreeze mode"
is switched on.
Refer to "FastFreeze mode".
There is no cold air circu‐
lation in the appliance.
Make sure that there is cold
air circulation in the appli‐
ance.
If the advice does not lead to
the desired result, contact
the nearest Authorised
Service Centre.
7.2 Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer
to assembly instructions.
3. If necessary, replace the defective
door gaskets. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
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8. INSTALLATION
8.1 Location
Refer to the assembly
instructions for the
installation.
To ensure best performance, install the
appliance well away from sources of heat
such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight
etc. Make sure that air can circulate
freely around the back of the cabinet.
8.2 Positioning
Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated indoors where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate
class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance.
Climate
class
Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C
Some functional problems
might occur for some types
of models when operating
outside of that range. The
correct operation can only
be guaranteed within the
specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts
regarding where to install the
appliance, please turn to the
vendor, to our customer
service or to the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
8.3 Electrical Connection
CAUTION!
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 measures not be
observed.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
A B
C
D
E
•A - green and yellow: Earth
•C - brown: Live
•D - blue: Neutral
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. Connect the wire coloured green and
yellow to the terminal marked either
with the letter “E“ or by the earth
symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the
terminal either marked with the letter
“N“ or coloured black.
3. Connect the wire coloured brown to
the terminal either marked with the
“L“ or coloured red.
4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of
wire is present and the cord clamp
(E) is secure over the outer sheath.
Make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated
on the appliance rating plate.
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5. Switch on the appliance.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp
fuse (B). In the event of having to
change the fuse in the plug supplied, a
13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse
must be used.
WARNING!
A cut off plug inserted into a
13 amp socket is a serious
safety (shock) hazard.
Ensure that it is disposed of
safely.
8.4 Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the appliance must be
sufficient.
5 cm min.
200 cm2
min.
200 cm2
CAUTION!
Refer to the assembly
instructions for the
installation.
9. NOISES
There are some sounds during normal running (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
BRRR!
HISSS!
CLICK!
BLUBB!
CRACK!
SSSRRR!
OK
CLICK! CLICK!
SSSRRR! SSSRRR!
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BRRR! BRRR!
HISSS! HISSS!
BLUBB! BLUBB! CRACK!CRACK!
10. TECHNICAL DATA
10.1 Technical data
Dimensions of the recess
Height mm 1780
Width mm 560
Depth mm 550
Rising time Hours 24
Voltage Volts 230 - 240
Frequency Hz 50
The technical information is situated in
the rating plate, on the external or
internal side of the appliance and in the
energy label.
11. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers
to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of
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appliances marked with the symbol
with the household waste. Return the
product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.
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