Electrolux EUF2540MHW User manual

EUF2540MHW
EN Freezer User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. OPERATION.......................................................................................................5
4. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 6
5. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................... 8
6. CARE AND CLEANING......................................................................................9
7. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................10
8. INSTALLATION................................................................................................ 12
9. NOISES............................................................................................................ 14
10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION......................................................................... 16
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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 if an incorrect installation and use causes
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injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with
the appliance 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 use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
•Keep all packaging away from children.
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.
•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.
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•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.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure the air can circulate
around the appliance.
• 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.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.
• The rear of the appliance must stand
against the wall.
• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too colds, such
as the construction appendices,
garages or wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• 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
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,
electrical 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.
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• 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 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.
3. OPERATION
3.1 Control Panel
1 2 3
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1Temperature indicators 2ActionFreeze light
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3Alarm light
4Alarm reset button/
ActionFreeze button
5ON/OFF/
Temperature set button
3.2 Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
If the Temperature indicator
is not illuminated, press
ON/OFF button.
If the Temperature inside the
appliance is too warm the
Alarm light will flash and the
Alarm buzzer starts.
Press the Alarm reset button to switch off
the Alarm buzzer.
3.3 Switching off
1. Press the ON/OFF button for few
seconds.
All Temperature indicators will light
up and then count down in 3 steps.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket to disengage the
appliance completely.
3.4 Temperature regulation
1. Press the Temperature set button.
The temperature indicator will flash.
2. Select a new temperature by
pressing the Temperature set button
repeatedly.
3. The Temperature indicator will stop
flashing after a while.
The temperature indicator
shows the set temperature.
The set temperature will be
reached within 24 hours.
Keep in mind that the temperature inside
the appliance also depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• quantity of food stored
• location of the appliance.
3.5 High temperature alarm
Temperature increase in the freezer
compartment (for example due to an
earlier power failure or door is open) is
indicated by:
• alarm light flashing.
• sounding of buzzer.
The buzzer can be switched off by
pressing the alarm reset button.
When normal conditions are restored the
alarm light will stop flashing and the
buzzer turn off automatically.
3.6 ActionFreeze function
Press the ActionFreeze button.
The ActionFreeze light will light up.
This function stops
automatically after
approximately 52 hours.
It is possible to deactivate
the function at any time by
pressing the ActionFreeze
button. The ActionFreeze
light will switch off.
4. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
4.1 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 small amount of fresh foods it
is not necessary to change the present
setting.
To freeze fresh food activate the
ActionFreeze function at least 24 hours
before placing the food to be frozen in
the freezer compartment.
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Place the fresh food to be frozen in all
compartments except the lowest one.
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.
4.2 Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period
out of use, let the appliance run at least 2
hours before putting products in the
freezer compartment.
The freezer baskets ensure that it is
quick and easy to find the food packages
you want. If large quantities of food are
to be stored, remove all drawers except
for the bottom basket which secures
good air circulation.
It is possible to place food that protrudes
15 mm from the door on all shelves
except the top one.
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).
4.3 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.
4.4 Removal of freezing
baskets and glass shelves from
the freezer
The freezing baskets have a limit stop to
prevent their accidental removal or falling
out. At the time of its removal from the
freezer, pull the basket towards yourself
and, upon reaching the end point,
remove the basket by tilting its front
upwards.
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At the time of putting it back, slightly lift
the front of the basket to insert it into the
freezer. Once you are over the end
points, push the baskets back in their
position.
The appliance is equipped with shelf
stops to secure the shelves.
The shelves must be lifted up (1) on
each side and then pulled outwards (2).
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4.5 Cleaning the interior
1. Before using the appliance for the
first time, wash the interior and all
internal accessories with lukewarm
water and neutral soap so as to
remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dry thoroughly.
2. Check that the drain hose at the rear
of the cabinet discharges into the drip
tray.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents or
abrasive powders, as these
will damage the finish.
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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
The absence of frost is due to the
continuous circulation of cold air inside
the compartment, driven by an
automatically controlled fan.
6.4 Cleaning the ventilation
grille
Make sure the door is open.
The ventilation grille can be removed for
washing.
1. Loosen the edge of the grille by
pulling it according to the figure.
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2. Pull the grille straight out to
completely remove it.
3. Vacuum clean under the cabinet.
6.5 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 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.
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.
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 "High temperature
alarm".
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.
Refer to "High temperature
alarm".
Three temperature indica‐
tors flashing.
An error has occurred in
measuring the tempera‐
ture.
Contact the nearest Author‐
ised Service Centre (the
cooling system will continue
to keep food products cold,
but temperature adjustment
will not be possible).
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The compressor operates
continually.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Operation" chapter.
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 ActionFreeze func‐
tion is switched on.
Refer to "ActionFreeze func‐
tion".
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the ActionFreeze,
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 ActionFreeze func‐
tion is switched on.
Switch off ActionFreeze
manually, or wait until the
function resets automatically
to set the temperature. Refer
to "ActionFreeze function".
Door is misaligned or inter‐
feres with ventilation grill.
The appliance is not lev‐
elled.
Refer to "Levelling".
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.
Food products placed in
the appliance were too
warm.
Allow food products to cool
to room temperature before
storing.
The door has been
opened often.
Open the door only if neces‐
sary.
The ActionFreeze func‐
tion is switched on.
Refer to "ActionFreeze func‐
tion".
There is no cold air circu‐
lation in the appliance.
Make sure that there is cold
air circulation in the appli‐
ance.
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If the advice does not lead to
the desired result, call the
nearest Authorised Service
Centre.
7.2 Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer
to "Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective
door gaskets. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
8. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 Positioning
This appliance can be installed in a dry,
well ventilated indoor 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.
8.2 Electrical connection
• Before plugging in, ensure that the
voltage and frequency shown on the
rating plate correspond 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 supply socket is not
earthed, connect the appliance 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 observed.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
8.3 Location
To ensure best performance, if the
appliance is positioned below an
overhanging wall unit, the minimum
distance between the top of the cabinet
and the wall unit must be at least 40 mm.
Ideally, however, the appliance should
not be positioned below overhanging wall
units.
The ventilation space can be:
• directly above the appliance
• behind and above the top cupboard.
In this case, the space behind the top
cupboard must be at least 50 mm
deep.
50 mm
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8.4 Removing the transport
support
Your appliance is equipped with
transport support to secure the door
during transportation.
1. Open the door.
2. Remove the transport support from
the door sides.
3. Remove the transport support from
the lower hinge (some models).
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Some models are fitted with a silencing
pad under the cabinet. Do not remove
this pad.
8.5 Levelling
When placing the appliance ensure that
it stands level. If necessary adjust the
feet using an adjustment spanner.
On some models the wheels in the
backside can be adjusted by turning the
nut on the threaded rod to the left to
raise the appliance and to the right to
lower the appliance.
Door alignment is dependent
on proper levelling.
8.6 Door reversibility
WARNING!
Before carrying out any
operations, remove the plug
from the power socket.
1. Remove the ventilation grille.
Remove the filling and install it on the
opposite side of the grille.
2. Lay down the appliance back side
down on a wooden support.
3. Unscrew the upper hinge (A1) and
the cover washer (A2) and install this
on the opposite side.
A2
A1
4. Unscrew the lower hinge (1). Move
the pin to the opposite side (2).
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2
3
5. Unscrew and move the pedal to the
opposite side (3).
6. Unscrew and move the bracket to the
other side on the door.
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7. Screw on the lower hinge on the
opposite side.
8. Tighten the pin with the adjustment
spanner supplied.
9. Raise the appliance and install the
ventilation grille.
10. Unscrew the handle. On the opposite
side remove the hole covers by
driving a 3-4 mm drift or drill into
them. Install the handle.
11. Install the hole covers provided within
the accessory bag.
CAUTION!
Reposition, level the
appliance, wait for at least
four hours and then connect
it to the power socket.
Do a final check to make
sure that:
• All screws are tightened.
• The magnetic seal
adheres to the cabinet.
• The door opens and
closes correctly.
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.
In case you do not want to
carry out the above
mentioned operations,
contact the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
The Authorised Service
specialist will carry out the
reversibility of the doors at
your cost.
9. NOISES
There are some sounds during normal running (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
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BRRR!
HISSS!
CLICK!
BLUBB!
CRACK!
SSSRRR!
OK
CLICK! CLICK!
SSSRRR! SSSRRR!
BRRR! BRRR!
HISSS! HISSS!
BLUBB! BLUBB! CRACK!CRACK!
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10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
10.1 Technical data
Height mm 1550
Width mm 595
Depth mm 623
Rising time Hours 12
Voltage Volts 230 - 240
Frequency Hz 50
The technical information are situated in
the rating plate, on the external or
internal side of the appliance and in the
energy label.
11. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
Recycle the materials with the symbol
. Put the packaging in applicable
containers to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health and to
recycle waste of electrical and electronic
appliances. Do not dispose 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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