Electrolux EUFG29800W User manual

instruction book
gebrauchsanweisung
notice d'utilisation
gebruiksaanwijzing
freezer
gefrier
congélateur
vries
EUFG29800W, EUFG29800X

We were thinking of you
when we made this product

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Welcome to the world of Electrolux
Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer
a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find
some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study
this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine.
We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering
Ease-of-Mind. Good luck!

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Safety instructions
Your new freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one.
Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to
care for it. Keep the instruction booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the
cabinet or give it to somebody else.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you
understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of
paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or warnings
contact the Customer Care Department.
For the User
·The cabinet is intended for keeping
foodstuff in a normal household as
explained in this instruction booklet.
·Do not keep explosive gases or
liquids in the refrigerator or freezer
compartment. They may explode and
cause injury and material damage.
· Do not place food products directly
against the air hole on the rear wall.
·Do not keep carbonised drinks or
bottles in the freezer compartment.
The glass bottles may break.
·The cabinet is heavy. The edges
and projecting parts of the cabinet
may be sharp. Be careful when moving
the cabinet and always use gloves.
Child Safety
·Pay attention so that small children
do not gain access to the operating
controls or the inside of the cabinet.
Scrapping old cabinets
T
he symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of 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 city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

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Contents
Safety instructions 4.........
Scrapping old cabinets 4..........
Contents 5.................
USE 6......................
Control Panel 6...................
DISPLAY 7.......................
Functions Menu 7.................
Select /Switch off /Switch on 8......
Temperature selection 8............
Switching off 8....................
Ambient Temperature Function 8.....
Child lock Function 8..............
Eco mode Function 9..............
Freezing fresh food 9...............
Chill Mode Function 9..............
Use of the fridge compartment 10....
Holiday Function "H" 10............
Use of the freezer compartment 10...
Use of the freezer compartment 10...
Storage of frozen food 11...........
Excessive temperature alarm 11.....
Door open acoustic alarm 11........
Control Panel (ice dispenser) 12.....
Cabinet interior 13.................
HINT and TIPS 14...........
Saving energy 14.................
Food Storage 14.................
Protect the environment 15........
MAINTENANCE and
CLEANING 15..............
Removing the ventilation grille 15....
Cleaning 15......................
Servicing and cleaning the ice
dispenser 16..................
To change the liamp 16.............
When the appliance is not in use 17..
SOMETHING NOT
WORKING 17...............
Technical specification 20.....
Permissible water pressure (to ensure
reliable function). 20............
INSTALLATION 21...........
Unpacking 21.....................
Remove the transport supports 21...
Cleaning 21......................
Connecting the water hose. 21......
When the water system is started for the
first time. 22...................
Electrical cord 22.................
Installing the cabinet 22...........
Door Reversal 24..................
Electrical connection 24...........
Guarantee/Customer Service 25.....
EUROPEAN GUARANTEE 27.......

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USE
BEFORE USE
Position and clean the cabinet as
explained in the section "Installation".
Beforeinsertingthepower plugintothe
e
outlet and switching on the cabinet for
the first time, leave it standing upright
for about 4 hours. Otherwise the
compressormay sustain damage. This
time will allow the oil sufficient time to
return to the compressor.
Control Panel
AE
D
C
B
A - Appliance button ON/OFF
B - Temperature regulation button
C - Temperature and function indicator
D - Function button
E - Confirmation button
Used to switch the ice machine on
and off. See "Switching the ice
machine on and off".

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DISPLAY
Flashes when ice machine
switched on and off.
Excessive temperature alarm and
Door open acoustic alarm
Indicator (if foreseen)
If on the temperature indicated is
the ambient temperature
Positive or negative
T
emperature
indicator
Temperature indicator
If on the function child lock is on
If on the function timer is on
If on the Chill mode function is on
If on the fast freeze function is on
If on the Eco mode function is on
First switch on
After plugging the plug into the power
outlet, if the display is not illuminated,
press key (A), appliance on.
As soonasthe applianceisturnedon,
it is in alarmcondition,thetemperature
flashes and you will hear a buzzer.
Press key (E) and the buzzer will go off
(also see the section on "excessive
temperaturealarm")theiconstill
flashes and on the indicator will
appear the warmest temperature
reached.
For a correct storage of the food select
the Eco mode function that guarantee
the following temperature is set:
-18°C in the freezer
· Wait until the inside compartment
temperature reach -18°C, before intro-
ducing the goods in the freezer com-
partment.
· To select a different temperature
see "Temperature regulation".
Functions Menu
By activating the key D the functions
menu is operating. Each function
could be confirmed by pressing button
E. If there is no confirmation after
some seconds the display will go out
from the menu and return in normal
condi-tion.
The following functions are indicated:
Ambient Temperature
Child lock function
Eco mode function
Fast freeze function
Chill mode function (or timer function)

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Select /Switch off /Switch on
Temperature selection
The temperature may be regulated by
pressing the key (B) to set the desired
temperature.
By pressing the key (B) the current
temperature setting flashes on the
indicator. To confirm the choice of the
temperature press the key (E).
You will hear the buzzer for few
seconds and the indicator displays the
newly selected temperature for a few
seconds, then shows again the inside
compartment temperature.
The newly selected-temperature must
be reached after 24 hours.
After a long period out of use it is not
necessary to set again the temperature
because it remains stored.
Attention!
During the stability period by the first
starting the temperature displayed can
not correspond to the setting tempe-
rature. During this time it is possible
that the temperature displayed is
different than the setting temperature.
Switching off
T
he appliance is shut off by pressing
key (A) for more than 1 second. After
this, a countdown of the temperature
from -3 -2 -1 will be shown.
When the appliance is shut off, the
ambient temperature is shown and th
e
corresponding icon is lighted.
Ambient Temperature Function
T
he ambient temperature function is
activated by pressing key D (several
times if necessary) until the corres-
ponding icon appears .
In this condition the selected tempera-
ture is the ambient temperature.
You must confirm the choice by
pressing key E within few seconds.
You will hear the buzzer and the icon
remains lighted.
It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon will flash and then
key E.
Child lock Function
T
he child lock function is activated by
pressing key D (several times if
necessary) until the corresponding icon
appears .
You must confirm the choice by pres-
sing key E within few seconds. You will
hear the buzzer and the icon remains
lighted.
In this condition 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
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon will flash and then
key E.

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Eco mode Function
T
he Eco mode function is activated by
pressing key D (several times if neces-
sary) until the corresponding icon
appears . You must confirm the
choice by pressing key E within few
seconds. You will hear the buzzer and
the icon remains lighted.
In this condition the chosen tempera-
tures are automatically set (+ 5°C and
- 18°C), in the best conditions for
storing food.
It is possible to de-activate the function
at any time by changing the selected
temperature in one of the compart-
ment.
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially
frozen and deep-frozen food, and for
freezing fresh food.
The maximum quantity of foods to
freezein24hoursisshownonthe
serial number plate.
Place the food directly in touch with
the cooling surface (remove the drawer
or basket).
In case the food is frozen inside the
drawers or baskets, the maximum
quantity is slightly reduced.
Place the food to be frozen in the
compartment, as this is the coldest
point. To freeze fresh foods, you will
need to activate the fast freeze function.
Press key D (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears
You must confirm the choice by pres-
sing key E within few seconds. You will
hear the buzzer and on the display will
appear some animation with lines.
After a pre-cooling period of 24 hours,
place the foods in the freezer.
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 de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon will flash and then
key E.
Chill Mode Function
T
he Drinks Chill function, to utilize for
the rapid cooling of the drinks in the
freezer compartment, is activated by
pressing key D (several times if neces
-
sary) until the corresponding icon
appears. You must confirm the choic
e
by pressing key E within few seconds.
You will hear the buzzer and the icon
remains lighted.
In this condition it operates a timer
with a default value of 30 min and it
could change from 1 to 90 min, by
pressing key B you select the minutes
needed.
A
t the end of the selected time there
are the following indications:
- on the indicator the symbol
flashing ;
- the icon 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.

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It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon will flash and then
key E.
Use of the fridge compartment
The temperature of this compartment
may be regulated between +2°C and
+8°C.
During normal functioning the indicator
shows the temperature inside the
fridge.
Attention!
Difference between the temperature
displayed 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
compartment.
Holiday Function "H"
The holiday function sets the tempera-
ture at + 15°C.
This function allows you to keep the
refrigerator shut and empty during a
long holiday period ( e. g. the summer
holidays) without the formation of a
bad
smell.
1. To turn on the holiday function
operate as per modify the selected
temperature. Thetemperatureindica-
torcan modify thedisplayed tempera-
ture up to + 8 °C, 1 °at a time. + 2 °C
will be followed by the letter "H ".
Press key E toconfirm.
Now the refrigerator is in the "holiday
"function in the energy-saving mode.
Attention!
The fridge compartment must be
empty with holiday function on.
Use of the freezer compartment
The freezer is provided with the
symbol which means th
a
it is suitable for freezing fresh food
and for long term storage of frozen
and deep-frozen food.
Use of the freezer compartment
The temperature may be regulated
between -15°C and -24°C.
We suggest setting the internal tem-
perature of approximately -18°C,
which guarantees proper freezing and
conservation of the frozen foods.
Attention!
During the stability period by the first
starting the temperature displayed can
not correspond to the setting tempe-
rature. During this time it is possible
that the temperature displayed is
different than the setting temperature.
Attention!
Difference between the temperature
displayed 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
compartment.

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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 perio
d
out of use, before putting the product
s
in the compartment let the appliance
run at least 12 hours. To obtain the
best performance from this appliance,
you should: if large quantities of food
aretobestored,removealldrawers
and baskets from appliance and plac
e
food on cooling shelves.
Pay careful attention not to exceed
load limit stated on the side of the
upper section (where applicable).
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 refrozen (after
cooling).
Important
Excessive temperature alarm
A
n increase in the temperature in the
freezer compartment (for example due
to an power failure) is indicated by:
- flashing temperature;
- flashing of the icon ;
- sounding of buzzer.
When normal conditions are restored:
- the acoustic signal shuts off;
- the temperature value continues to
flash;
When you press key "E" to de-activate
the alarm, the highest temperature
reached in 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 key E.
Door open acoustic alarm
A
n acoustic alarm will sound when the
door is left open for around 1,5 minutes
The door open alarm conditions are
indicated by:
- flashing of the icon ;
- sounding of buzzer.
Press the key (E) to stop the acoustic
alarm.
When normal conditions are restored
(door closed):
- the acoustic alarm will stop.

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Control Panel (ice dispenser)
FGI
KHJ
F. Yellow indicator lamp
Lights up when the locking function
has been activated.
G. Button for locking function.
Used for temporary disconnection of
the locking function and alarm
re-setting.
H. Button for night setting/lighting.
Used for activation/deactivation of the
night setting function and to switch the
lighting and the alarm setting on and
off.
I. Lighting
J. Photo-electric sensor.
Senses prevailing lighting conditions
(must not be covered).
K. Ice feeder
Activated when the pedal in the feeder
is fully depressed.
Switching the ice machine on and off.
The ice machine is switched on in the
production plant and starts up auto-
matically when the refrige-rator is con-
nected to water and power supplies.
To switch off or on the ice machine,
press in the button (D) (several times if
necessary) until the corresponding icon
appears . You must confirm the
choice by pressing key E within few
seconds. If the ice machine is
switched off, then the cover supplied
should be fitted over the ice delivery
hole in the door.
Locking function - The ice dispenser
control panel.
The locking function is activated in the
production plant.
For temporary unlocking:
Keep the button (G) or (H) pressed in
for about three seconds until the yel-
low indicator lamp (F) goes out. The
locking function is re-activated auto-
matically after about three seconds.

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For permanent unlocking:
Keep the buttons (G) and (H) pressed
in at the same time for about three
seconds. The button (G) or (H) lights
up to indicate unlocking.
To activate the locking function:
Keep the buttons (G) and (H) pressed
in at the same time for about three
seconds. Activation is indicated by the
yellow indicator lamp (F) lighting up.
Lighting.
The ice dispenser lighting (I) goes on
automatically when ice is delivered.
For permanent lighting:
1. Ensure that the ice dispenser is
unlocked.
2. Keep the button (H) pressed in for
three seconds and the lighting will go
on. The lighting stays on with 50 % of
its full intensity.
To switch off the lighting:
Keep the button (H) pressed in for
about three seconds until the lighting
goes out.
Delivery of ice.
The delivery of ice starts when the
pedal (K) is fully depressed and con-
tinues until the pedal is released. Stop
delivery by removing the container
from the pedal.
The night setting.
This function switches off the noise-
producing parts of the ice machine
during the night.
To activate the night setting.
Press and release the button (H),
which then lights up.
Disengaging the night setting.
Press and release the button (H) and
the light goes out.
Advice and recommendations:
If increased ice-production capacity is
desired, it is advantageous to press
the freeze button in the top panel. This
function disengages automatically.
Cabinet interior
Freezer drawers
The freezer drawers make that it easy
to quickly and easily find the food
package you want. In order to obtain
maximum space, all fittings except the
top door and the lower box can be
removed and filled with groceries up to
the indicated loading limit.
Removable shelves
There are the removable shelves inside
the freezer. Remove the shelf when
large food products need to be frozen.

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Shelf for ice machine.
Cannot be removed.
Ice container.
Can be removed. Lift the front edge
and then pull out. When the ice con-
tainer is pulled out, this stops all the
functions of the ice machine.
When re-fitting (if necessary), the ice
container feed screw should be
positioned against the rear flange.
HINT and TIPS
Saving energy
· Pay careful attention to where the
cabinet is placed. See the section
"Installation". When installed correctly,
the cabinet will consume less energy.
· Try to avoid keeping the door open
for long periods, or opening the door
too frequently as warm air will enter the
cabinet, and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.
· Ensure there are no obstructions
preventing the door from closing
properly.
· Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This
will ensure safer defrosting of foods
and reduce the work of the
refrigeration unit
· It is advisable to periodically clean the
refrigeration system at the back of the
appliance with a duster or vacuum
cleaner.
· Food which is to be frozen (when
cool) should be placed in the fridge
before being transfered to the freezer.
· Avoid unnecessary frosting in the
cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into
airtight packages before placing them
in the freezer.
· Carefully follow the advice on freezing
products in the section "Using the
freezer". This will prevent wasting
energy.
· Do not set the temperature too low in
the freezer. A suitable temperature is in
the range of -18°C to -20°C .
· Make sure the door gasket is
complete and always clean.
Food Storage
· To obtain the best results from your
appliance, neither hot foods nor liquids
which may evaporate, should be
placed in the larder compartment.
· Avoid buying frozen food if you can
not store it straight away. The use of
an insulated container is advisable.
When you arrive home place the

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frozen food in the freezer immediately.
· Ensure that food placed in the freezer
is dated and labelled and used in date
order to ensure that food is consumed
at its best. Remove suspect food from
you refrigerator and clean, refer to
cleaning and maintenance.
Protect the environment
· Hand over the cabinet packaging
and discarded fridges and freezers to a
recycling station. Contact your local
council or Environmental Health office
for more information.
· Keep foodstuff in re-usable
containers. Cut down on disposable
material as much as possible.
· When cleaning the cabinet, use a
mild washing-up detergent.
· Follow the advice in the section
"Saving energy"
· The door gasket and coolant used in
this cabinet will not harm the ozone
layer.
· All parts in the packaging can be
recycled.
· The cabinet has been designed for
easy dismantling and subsequent
recycling.
MAINTENANCE and CLEANING
Removing the ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed,
e.g. to wash the grille.
Make sure the door is open when
removing the ventilation grille. Unsnap
the upper edge of the grille by pulling
outward/downward. Then pull the grille
straight out to completely remove it.
Cleaning
Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.
Internal Cleaning
Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
Clean the inside and accessories with
warm water and bicarbonate of soda
(5ml to 0,5 litre water) Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.

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External Cleaning
Use water/neutral soap emulsion for
cleaning the surface of stainless steel,
anti-finger-print coated. Absolutely not
touseabrasivepaste.
Wash the outer cabinet with warm
soapy water. Remove the ventilation
grille (see the section "Removing the
ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean
under the cabinet. Once or twice a
year dust the condenser (black grille)
and the compressor at the back of the
appliance, with a brush or vacuum
cleaner, as an accumulation of dust
will affect the performance of the
appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.
When moving the cabinet, lift it by the
front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
Servicing and cleaning the ice
dispenser
When necessary, clean the surfaces of
the dispenser and the ice container
that are accessible from the outside,
using only a soft cloth and warm water.
Never use cleaning agents with a
grinding or aggressive effect.
When necessary, the feeder and the
ice container can be cleaned after
removal of the surfaces accessible
from the outside, using only a soft
cloth and warm water.
Ensure that the ice container is
thoroughly dry before being re-fitted.
If the system is not to be used for a
long period, it is advisable to switch off
the ice machine and water supply,
empty the ice container and fit the
cover supplied over the delivery hole
for ice in the door. When re-starting,
avoid using the ice produced during
the first day.
Defrosting
Defrosting is not necessary.
Every 24 hours, the evaporator is
defrosted automatically.
To change the liamp
Disassemble the lamp by using a
screwdriver in the recess on the lamp
insert.
Assemble a new lamp by guiding it
into a centred position and press until
it snaps.

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When the appliance is not in use
Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
Empty all foods and clean the
appliance, leaving the doors ajar to
prevent unpleasant 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.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following point:
Problem Possible cause / Remedy
”” is displayed in the
temperature display.
Please contact your local Electrolux Service
Force Centre
Audible alarm + flashing red
warning lamp. (It is too warm
inside the freezer.)
Switch off the audible alarm by pressing the
alarm off button.
The audible alarm could have been triggered
by:
The cabinet having been recently switched
on and the temperature still being too high.
See the chapter "Switching on and setting
the temperature".
The door may have been open for so long
that the `door open' alarm was triggered.
It is too warm inside the
freezer.
Set a lower temperature.
Make sure that the door is completely closed
and that the insulating strip is complete and
clean.
If warm food products have been put inside
the freezer, wait for a couple of hours and
then check the temperature again.
Distribute the food products to allow cold air
to circulate around them.

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It is too cold inside the freezer. Set a warmer temperature.
Fast Freeze could have been switched on.
The temperature display shows the highest
temperature inside the cabinet. Thus a
difference between the temperature indicated
on the display and the (average) temperature
measured in another way is normal.
Too much frost and ice are
produced.
Make sure that the door is completely closed
and that the insulating strip is complete and
clean.
The compressor operates
continuously.
Set a warmer temperature.
Make sure that the door is completely closed
and that the insulating strip is complete and
clean.
The temperature where the cabinet is placed
is above normal room temperature.
No ice The ice machine is not switched on. Start the
ice machine. See the section "Switching the
ice machine on and off".
No water supply. Carry out the necessary
measures on the water supply.
The ice dispenser lamp flashes Leakage in the connection box. Drain the
water from the box and tighten the hose nut.
Storage temperature too high. Lower the
temperature in the refrigerator.
The ice dispenser lamp flashes
and no ice comes out.
No water supply. Carry out the necessary
measures on the water supply.
Re-set the system by pressing the button (G).
The cabinet does not operate
at all. Cooling or interior light
does not operate. No indicator
lamps light.
The cabinet is not switched on.
Power does not reach the cabinet. (Try
connecting another electrical device to the
power outlet.)
Thefusehasblown.
The power plug is not properly connected.

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Sound level in cabinet is too
high.
The refrigerating system will always produce
some sounds. A pulsing sound is heard when
coolant is pumped inside the cooling pipes.
A ticking sound from the thermostat can be
heard when the compressor switches on and
off. The sound level varies depending on the
operation of the cabinet.
If you feel the sound level is incorrect:
Make sure the pipes at the back of the
cabinet not touch each other. Carefully bend
them if they do.
If the cushion spacers (between the cabinet
wall and pipes) come loose, put them back in
place again.
Carefully follow the instructions in the chapter
"Installing the cabinet".
A regular rattling noise. The ice being stirred to prevent it from
freezing together. No measure necessary, this
sound is normal.
As an alternative, activate the night setting.
Power failure Do not unnecessarily open the cabinet,
except when the power cut seems to be
long, in which case the food products should
be moved to another cabinet that works. If
the frozen products are still hard following the
power cut, they may be immediately refrozen.
If the food products have thawed but are still
fresh, they may be used, however they
should be prepared before re-freezing or
eating them.

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Technical specification
Model EUFG29800W/EUFG29800X
Net capacity Freezer l 252
Energy consumption kWh/y 324
Freezing capacity 24 hours 15
Rising time h 10
Dimension mm
Height 1800
Width 595
Depth 650
Permissible water pressure (to ensure reliable function).
The total flow in the system can vary, depending on local water conditions
and/or water pressure.
Lowest permissible water
pressure. 1 bar (100kPa)
Consult your installer if water
pressure is less than 1 bar.
Highest permissible water
pressure. 10 bar (1MPa)
If water pressure exceeds 10
bar, than a reduction valve
must be fitted (available from
your specialist shop).
Do not connect the refrigerator in spaces where ambient temperature can
decrease to below freezing.
The refrigerator may only be connected to drinking water supplies.
The refrigerator may only be connected to cold water supplies.