Electrolux EUF22390W User manual

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Freezer
EUF22390W

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Contents
Safety information 2
Control panel 4
First use 6
Daily Use 6
Helpful Hints and Tips 7
Care and cleaning 7
What to do if… 8
Technical data 10
Installation 10
Environmental concerns 12
Subject to change without notice
Safety information
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first us-
ing the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings. To
avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents,
it is important to ensure that all people using
the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save these in-
structions and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so
that everyone using it through its life will be
properly informed on appliance use and safe-
ty.
For the safety of life and property keep the
precautions of these user's instructions as
the manufacturer is not responsible for dam-
ages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from chil-
dren. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the
plug out of the socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as you
can) and remove the door to prevent play-
ing children to suffer electric shock or to
close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance hav-
ing 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.
General safety
Caution! Keep ventilation openings
clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal
household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any ar-
tificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside of re-
frigerating appliances, unless they are ap-
proved for this purpose by the manufac-
turer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-
tained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility, which is nev-
ertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of
the appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit be-
come damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become
damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of igni-
tion
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated
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• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way. Any dam-
age to the cord may cause a short-circuit,
fire and/or electric shock.
Warning! Any electrical component
(power cord, plug, compressor) must be
replaced by a certified service agent or
qualified service personnel.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of
the appliance. A squashed or dam-
aged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the
mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover
1)
of interior
lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abra-
sions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli-
ance to direct sunlight.
Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may explode.
• Do not place food products directly
against the air outlet on the rear wall.
2)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it
has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accord-
ance with the frozen food manufacturer's
instructions.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-
ommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in
the freezer compartment as it creates
pressure on the container, which may
cause it to explode, resulting in damage to
the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if con-
sumed straight from the appliance.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appli-
ance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-
jects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost
from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• Never use a hair drier or other heating ap-
pliances to speed up defrosting. Excessive
heat may damage the plastic interior, and
humidity could enter the electric system
making it live.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection
carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the ap-
pliance if it is damaged. Report possible
damages immediately to the place you
bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around
the appliance, lacking this leads to over-
heating. To achieve sufficient ventilation
follow the instructions relevant to installa-
tion.
• Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall to avoid touching
or catching warm parts (compressor, con-
denser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessi-
ble after the installation of the appliance.
•Connect to potable water supply only.
3)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the serv-
icing of the appliance should be carried out
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the appliance is Frost Free
3) If a water connection is foreseen
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by a qualified electrician or competent per-
son.
• This product must be serviced by an au-
thorized Service Centre, and only genuine
spare parts must be used.
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. The insulation foam con-
tains flammable gases: the appliance
shall be disposed according to the ap-
plicable regulations to obtain from your
local authorities. Avoid damaging the
cooling unit, especially at the rear near
the heat exchanger. The materials used
on this appliance marked by the symbol
are recyclable.
Control panel
BDE
AC
A - Appliance button ON/OFF D - Function button
B - Temperature regulation button E - Confirmation button
C - Temperature and function indicator
Display
Eco Mode is activated Temperature alarm
Action Freeze is activated Drinks Chill is activated
Negative Temperature sign Child Lock is activated
Temperature
Switching on
Insert the plug into the power outlet. If the
display is not illuminated, press button (A), to
start the appliance.
For optimal food storage select the Eco
Mode and the temperature is set to -18°C in
the freezer.
• Wait until the temperature reach -18°C,
before loading food into the freezer com-
partment.
• To select a different temperature see
"Temperature regulation".
Switching off
The appliance is shut off by pressing button
(A) until a countdown from -3 -2 -1 is com-
pleted.
Temperature regulation
The temperature may be changed by press-
ing the button (B).
The current temperature setting flashes and
by pressing button (B) again the set temper-
ature is possible to change in steps of one
degree.
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After some seconds is shown the setted de-
fault temperature.
Functions Menu
By activating the key (D) the functions menu
is operating. Each function could be con-
firmed by pressing button (E). If there is no
confirmation after some seconds the display
will go out from the menu and return in nor-
mal condition. The following functions are in-
dicated:
Eco Mode function
Action Freeze function
Drinks Chill function
Child Lock function
Eco Mode Function
The Eco Mode function is activated by press-
ing key D (several times if necessary) until the
corresponding icon appears (or setting
the temperature at -18°C).
You must confirm the choice by pressing key
E within few seconds. You will hear the buz-
zer and the icon remains lighted.
In this condition the chosen temperatures are
automatically set (-18°C), in the best condi-
tions for storing food.
It is possible to de-activate the function at
any time by changing the selected tempera-
ture in the compartment.
Action Freeze Function
To freeze fresh foods, press button (D) re-
peatedly to access the Action Freeze func-
tion.
Confirm the selection by pressing button (E),
and you will hear the buzzer and the display
will show rotating lines.
To achieve maximum freezing capacity, allow
a pre-cooling period of 24 hours, before
placing the fresh food in the FAST FREEZE
compartment .
The freezing process takes 24 hours. During
this period do not put other foods in the
freezer.
This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any
time by pressing button (D) until the corre-
sponding icon will flash and then button (E).
Drinks Chill Function
The Drinks Chill function is to be used as a
safety warning when placing bottles in the
freezer compartment. It is activated by
pressing key (D) (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears .
You must confirm the choice by pressing key
(E) within few seconds. You will hear the buz-
zer and the icon remains lighted.
In this condition it operates a timer with a de-
fault value of 30 min. and it could change
from 1 to 90 min., by pressing key (B) you
select the minutes needed.
At the end of the selected time there are the
following indications:
•on the indicator the symbol flashing
•the icon flashing
• sounding of an acoustic alarm until key (E)
is pressed
At this point bear in mind to remove the
drinks contained in the freezer compartment.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any
time by pressing key (D) until the correspond-
ing icon will flash and then key (E).
Child Lock Function
The Child Lock function is activated by
pressing key (D) (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears .
You must confirm the choice by pressing key
(E) within few seconds. You will hear the buz-
zer and the icon remains lighted. In this con-
dition any possible operation through the
keys does not cause any change as long as
this function is activated.
It is possible to de-activate the function at
any time by pressing key (D) until the corre-
sponding icon will flash and then key (E).
Temperature alarm
Temperature increase in the freezer com-
partment (for example due to an power fail-
ure or door is open) is indicated by:
• flashing temperature
•flashing icon
• acoustic buzzer
When normal conditions are restored:
• the acoustic alarm will stop
• the temperature value continues to flash
• the Alarm icon continues to flash
When you press button (E) to deactivate the
alarm, the highest temperature reached in
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the compartment appears on indicator
for some seconds.
Then it returns on the normal operation
showing the temperature of the selected
compartment.
During the alarm phase, the buzzer can be
switched off by pressing button (E).
First use
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time,
wash the interior and all internal accessories
with lukewarm water and some neutral soap
so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abra-
sive powders, as these will damage the fin-
ish.
Daily Use
Use of the freezer compartment
The symbol means that the
freezer is suitable for freezing fresh food and
for long term storage. The temperature may
be regulated between -15°C and -24°C. We
suggest setting the temperature to -18°C,
which is optimal for energy consumption and
frozen food storage.
Important! At start-up the displayed
temperature don't correspond with the set
temperature until stabilised (within 24 hours).
Difference between the temperature dis-
played and temperature 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 com-
partment.
Difference until 5°C inside the compartment
are quite normal.
During normal functioning the indicator
shows the warmest temperature inside the
compartment.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of
use, before putting the products in the com-
partment let the appliance run at least 2
hours on the higher settings.
If large quantities of food are to be stored,
remove all drawers and baskets from appli-
ance and place food on cooling shelves to
obtain the best performance.
Warning! Make sure that foods do not
exceed the load limit stated on the side
of the upper section (where applicable)
Important! In the event of accidental
defrosting, for example due to a power
failure, if the power has been off for longer
that 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).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being
used, can be thawed in the refrigerator com-
partment 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.
Cold accumulators
The freezer contains at least one cold accu-
mulator which increases storage time in the
event of a power cut or breakdown.
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Helpful Hints and Tips
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 thorough-
ly 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 pol-
ythene 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.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this ap-
pliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen
foodstuffs were adequately stored by the
retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transfer-
red 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 indica-
ted by the food manufacturer.
Care and cleaning
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in
its cooling unit; maintenance and re-
charging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with luke-
warm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not pull, move or damage any
pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as this will dam-
age the surface and leave a strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance with
a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation
will improve the performance of the appli-
ance and save electricity consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage the
cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage
the plastics used in this appliance. For this
reason it is recommended that the outer cas-
ing of this appliance is only cleaned with
warm water with a little washing-up liquid
added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to
the mains supply.
Defrosting of the freezer
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 internal walls
nor on the foods.
The absence of frost is due to the continuous
circulation of cold air inside the compart-
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ment, driven by an automatically controlled
fan.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long pe-
riods, take the following precautions:
•disconnect the appliance from elec-
tricity supply
• remove all food
•defrost
4)
and clean the appliance and all
accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent un-
pleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody
to check it once in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.
What to do if…
During operation of the appliance some
smaller but annoying trouble can often occur,
which does not require calling a technician
out. In the following chart information is given
about them to avoid unnecessary charges on
service.
Important! The operation of the appliance
goes with certain sounds (compressor and
circulating sound). This not means a trouble,
but a normal operation.
Important! The appliance operates
discontinuously, so the stopping of
compressor does not mean being no
current. That is why you must not touch the
electrical parts of the appliance before
breaking the circuit.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported
properly.
Check if the appliance stands sta-
ble (all feet and wheels should be
on the floor). Refer to "Levelling".
The cushion spacers located be-
tween the back of the cabinet and
the pipes come loose.
Put them back in place again.
The buzzer sounds. The
Alarm icon flashing.
The temperature in the freezer is
too high.
Refer to "High Temperature
Alarm".
is displayed in the tem-
perature display
An error has occurred in measur-
ing the temperature.
Call your service representative
(the cooling system will continue to
keep food products cold, but tem-
perature adjustment will not be
possible).
The compressor operates
continually.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
Set a warmer temperature.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too
frequently.
Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.
The food temperature is too high. Let the food temperature decrease
to room temperature before stor-
age.
The room temperature is too
high.
Decrease the room temperature.
There is too much frost
and ice.
Food are not wrapped properly. Wrap the food better.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door gasket is deformed or
dirty.
Refer to "Closing the door".
4) If foreseen.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The temperature in the
appliance is too low.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
Set a lower temperature.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The food temperature is too high. Let the food temperature decrease
to room temperature before stor-
age.
The temperature in the
freezer is too high.
Food is too near to each other. Store food so that there is cold air
circulation.
Large quantities of food to be fro-
zen were put in at the same time.
Insert smaller quantities of food to
be frozen at the same time.
The appliance does not
operate.
The appliance is switched 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.
The appliance has no power.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
Connect another electrical appli-
ance to the mains socket. Check
fuse. Contact a qualified electri-
cian.
The door has been open to long. Close the door.
A large quantity of drops
ice covers the top com-
partment inside the appli-
ance. .
There is too much frost and ice on
the evaporator of the appliance,
the door was open for too long
time.
Refer to "Cleaning the evaporator".
As much as the advice does not lead to result, call the nearest brand-mark service.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "In-
stallation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
Cleaning the evaporator
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
3. Remove all foods from the freezer and
put them in a fresh place.
4. Move the appliance far from the wall.
5. Leave the door open.
6. After approximately 20 minutes the drain
hose at the rear of the cabinet starts to
discharge water into the drip tray.
7. To prevent the water overflowing from
the drip tray dry with a sponge.
8. The defrosting process ends when the
water stops dripping. It may take several
hours if the problem started long before.
9. Move the appliance to the original posi-
tion.
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10. Clean and dry the inside of the appli-
ance.
11. Connect the mains plug into the mains
socket.
12. Switch on the appliance.
Technical data
Dimension
Height 1600 mm
Width 600 mm
Depth 630 mm
Rising Time 21 h
The technical information are situated in the
rating plate on the internal left side of the ap-
pliance and in the energy label.
Installation
Read the "Safety Information" carefully
for your safety and correct operation of
the appliance before installing the
appliance.
Location
The appliance should be installed well away
from sources of heat such as radiators, boil-
ers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can
circulate freely around the back of the cabi-
net. To ensure best performance, if the ap-
pliance is positioned below an overhanging
wall unit, the minimum distance between the
top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be
at least 100 mm . Ideally, however, the ap-
pliance should not be positioned below over-
hanging wall units. Accurate levelling is en-
sured by one or more adjustable feet at the
base of the cabinet.
If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the
side with the hinges facing the wall, the dis-
tance between the wall and the cabinet must
be at least 10 mm to allow the door to open
enough so that the shelves can be removed.
Warning! It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance from the mains
power supply; the plug must therefore
be easily accessible after installation.
10mm 10mm 100mm
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage
and frequency shown on the rating plate cor-
respond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power
supply cable plug is provided with a contact
for this purpose. If the domestic power sup-
ply socket is not earthed, connect the appli-
ance to a separate earth in compliance with
current regulations, consulting a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not ob-
served.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Di-
rectives.
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Rear spacers
Inside the appliance you find two
spacers which must be fitted as shown
in the figure.
Slacken the screws and insert the spacer
under the screw head, then retighten the
screws.
Door reversibility
Before carrying out any operations, remove
the plug from the power socket. To change
the opening direction of the door, proceed as
follows:
• To carry out the following operations, we
suggest that this be made with another
person that will keep a firm hold on the
doors of the appliance during the opera-
tions.
• Open the door with the appliance in the
upright position. Unscrew the screws and
remove the upper door plastic trim.
• Remove the little plastic cover from the
door plastic trim and refit on the opposite
side (d).
• Lay down the appliance back side down.
d
d
• Remove both covers of the hinge (3) .
• Unscrew the upper hinge and remove it
(1-2).
• Unscrew the screw and remove the door
stopper (4).
3
2
1
4
• Remove the door.
• Remove using a tool the cover (F), unscrew
the screw and remove the lower hinge (E).
• Re-insert the cover (F) on the opposite
side.
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E
D
F
F
F
F
E
• Re-insert the door .
• Pay attention that the front board of the
doors are parallel to the front board of the
top.
• Fix the door stopper (4) on the opposite
side.
• Position and fix the upper hinge (1-2) on
the opposite side .
• Re-insert both hinge covers (3).
• Lift up the appliance to vertical position.
• Open the door and reposition the upper
door plastic trim with screws.
• Fix the handle on the opposite side, insert
the plastic plugs into the holes left open
that can be found in the instruction for use
bag.
Warning! Reposition, level the
appliance, wait for at least four hours
and then connect it to the power socket.
In case you do not want to carry out the
above mentioned operations, contact the
nearest After Sales Service Force. The After
Sales Service specialist will carry out the re-
versibility of the doors at your cost.
Warning! After having reversed the
opening direction of the doors check
that all the screws are properly tightened
and that the magnetic seal adheres to
the cabinet.
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. Lay down
the appliance back side down.
Environmental concerns
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council,
your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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