Electrolux Onyx 125 FA User manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOK
FREEZER 125 FA
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This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips.
To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully
before installing or using the appliance and retain it for future reference.
The symbols below help you to find things more easily:
Safety precautions
Warnings and safety information.
Hints and useful information
Environmental information
Ideas
This symbol indicates information regarding food and its storage.
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IMPOR
IMPORT TANT S ANT SAFET AFETY INF Y INFORMA ORMATION TION
These warnings are provided in the interest of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all fully
before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Prior to installation
Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstances should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.
Installation
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available
from you local Service Force Centre.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall, but leaving the required
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation
instructions.
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
Child Safety
This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
There is a risk of suffocation. Keep packaging
material away from children.
During Use
This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any
containers with flammable materials, such as spray
cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the
appliance.
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer.
Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if
consumed straight from the freezer.
Do not remove items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
they can burst when the contents freeze.
Manufacturers' recommended storage times
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.
When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Servicing
This product should be serviced by an
authorised engineer and only genuine spare
parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Service Force Centre.
At the End of the Appliances Life
When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.
Remove the plug and ensure that any locks and
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
The appliance and the Environment
This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer.
Avoid damaging the cooling unit.
The packaging used on the appliance marked with
this symbol is recyclable ( ).
Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure that it is passed in to
any new owner
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Cont
Contents ents
Instructions for the Installer
Technical data 14
Installing the appliance 14
Transportation and unpacking 14
Cleaning 14
Location of the appliance 14
Ventilation 15
Levelling 15
Door Reversal 15
Electrical Connection 17
Instructions for the User
Guide to use the Instruction Book 2
Important Safety Information 3
Description of the Appliance 5
Control Panel 6
Using the Appliance 7
Before first use 7
To start the appliance 7
Thermostat control 7
Compartment Storage 7
Freezer Tray 7
Freezing Fresh Food 7
Frozen Food Storage 8
Thawing 8
Making Ice Cubes 8
Normal Operating Sounds 8
In the Event of a Power Failure 8
Useful information and advice 9
Maintenance & Cleaning 9
Defrosting 10
Something Not Working 11
Service & Spare Parts 12
Guarantee Conditions 13
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Ins
Instr tructions f uctions for the User or the User
General information
This appliance is designed for the freezing of fresh
food and the storage of frozen food in a domestic
home.
To ensure correct operation, the appliance should
be located where the ambient temperature is
between 10-32 °C.
Description of the appliance, main parts
1. Freezing tray
2. Compartment for freezing fresh food (with ice
tray)
3. Compartments for storing frozen food (wire
baskets)
4. Rating Plate
5. Control Panel
a. Green indicator light
b. Red indicator light
c. Yellow indicator light
d. Fast freeze switch
e. Thermostat control knob
6. Defrost water outlet
7. Adjustable feet
8. Door gasket
9. Thermostat
10. Ventilation grille
11. Condenser
12. Air circulation
13. Compressor
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Control Panel
a) Green indicator light
When the appliance is switched on at the mains the
green indicator light will glow and continue to glow
until the appliance is switched off at the mains
b) Red indicator light
A few hours after starting up the appliance this will
go out to show that the correct temperature has
been reached for the setting chosen and will stay
out to indicate that everything is in order.
c) Yellow indicator light
This light illuminates when fast freeze is switched
on. It will remain on until fast freeze is deactivated.
d Fast freeze switch
To operate fast freeze slide the switch from left to
right.
e) Thermostat control knob
This is for setting and changing the temperature
inside the freezer.
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Before first use
Remove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water
to which a little bicarbonate of soda has been added (5
ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent
as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or products containing alcohol.
To start the appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply.
3. Slide the fast freeze switch to the right (yellow
indicator light will illuminate). And leave to run for
approximately 4 hours to allow the correct
temperature to be reached before placing food
inside.
4. The red indicator light will also remain illuminated
until the correct temperature is reached.
5. Once the red light goes out, slide the fast freeze
switch back to the left.
Thermostat Control
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the
thermostat control knob on the control panel.
Position 0 - Off
Turning the thermostat control knob clockwise makes
the temperature progressively colder.
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the cabinet depends on the following factors:
- room temperature
- how often the door is opened
- how much food is stored
Using the appliance
Using the appliance
- position of the appliance
During prolonged periods of abnormally hot
weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a
number, the cooling system may operate
continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not
defrost. Turning the thermostat control to a lower
number will cause the automatic defrosting to
resume.
Compartment storage
Frozen food should be stored in the two lower
baskets and the top basket used for freezing fresh
food.
Freezer Tray
The freezer tray is particularly suitable for open
freezing, for example soft fruit such as
strawberries, raspberries etc.
Freezing fresh food
It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer
is frozen quickly and that the food already in the
freezer is warmed as little as possible.
If more than 3-4 kg of fresh food is to be frozen,
proceed as follows:
1. Slide the fast freeze switch (d) to the right 6-24
hours before placing the fresh food in the
freezer, the yellow light will illuminate. The
compressor will now run continuously, to ensure
that the fresh food is frozen as quickly as
possible.
2. Place the fresh food in the top basket and leave
the fast freeze switch on for a further 24 hours.
3. After 24 hours, slide the fast freeze switch back
to the left and the yellow light will go out.
Transfer the food to one of the lower baskets.
If the fast freeze switch is accidentally left on,
the freezer will not be damaged but energy
will be wasted.
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Frozen food storage
When first starting the freezer or if it has been out of
use for some time, we advise you to run the appliance
for at least 4 hours in the 'fast freeze' mode before
storing frozen food.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
manufacturer.
Do not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer can cause low temperature skin
burns.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet as this could result in skin abrasions
or frost/freezer burns.
In the event of a power failure the food will not be
affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is
full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin
to thaw it must be consumed quickly and not
refrozen (see Hints and Tips).
Thawing
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in a
fridge or at room temperature, depending on the time
available. Small food items may even be cooked from
frozen, in this case cooking will take longer.
Any food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should
either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away.
Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been
completely defrosted it can be cooked and then
refrozen.
Defrosted cooked food must never be
refrozen.
Making Ice Cubes
Fill the ice cube tray supplied with the appliance 3/4
full with water and place it in the two-star
compartment. Turning the thermostat control knob to
a colder setting will speed up this process, but
remember to return to its original position after.
To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its
length.
Never release an ice tray that has frozen
to the freezer with sharp or pointed
objects.
Normal operating sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped to the cooling plate
through the coils or tubing at the rear.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound
or pulsating noise from the compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and
out.
In the event of a power failure.
If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen food, keep the door closed. If the
temperature within your freezer should rise, do not
refreeze the food without checking its condition.
The following guidelines should assist you:
Ice cream: Once thawed should be
discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked
and used up.
Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without
danger.
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated
and used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing
there are still ice crystals
remaining within them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked and
can then be refrozen as
cooked meals.
Chicken: Should also be cooked
and refrozen as a fresh
dish.
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Useful inf
Useful infor ormation and advice mation and advice
Maint
Maintenance and Cleaning enance and Cleaning
Hints for storage
To obtain the best performance from your freezer:
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid.
Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
straight away. The use of an insulated container is
advisable. When you arrive home, place the frozen
food in the freezer immediately.
Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.
Do not store food uncovered.
Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
used in date order to ensure that food is consumed
at its best.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty foods,
salt also reduces storage time.
Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal.
Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
temperature and that it may have lost its original
quality. Partially thawed food must not be
refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours.
Never exceed the storage times indicated by the
manufacturer.
Energy saving advice
Do not install the appliance close to sources of
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
room and ensure that the air openings of the
appliance are not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
before being transferred into the freezer.
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.
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and
bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS,
HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR
WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE APPLIANCE
INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE
AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with
a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.
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When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods
and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to
prevent the build up of unpleasant odours.
Defrosting
The freezer will become progressively covered with
frost. This should be removed with the special plastic
scraper provided whenever the thickness of frost
exceeds ¼.
During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect
the appliance from the electricity supply or remove the
frozen food.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
and it is advisable to perform this operation when the
freezer is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting.
1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical
supply. If the plug is inaccessible turn the
thermostat to 0.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and store in a cool place.
3. Leave the door open.
4. Carefully draw the plastic drain spout out of the
lower part of the appliance according to the
direction of the arrow and place a tray of a suitable
size in the position shown.
5. During defrosting, drive the defrost water towards
the edge of the cooling plates using a dry cloth or
a sponge. It will be collected at the bottom of the
appliance, where it is diverted into the tray and
then disposed of.
6. To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl
of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer and
close the door.
7. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly, replace the drain spout and close the
door.
8. Reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply
or turn the thermostat control to a medium setting.
Leave the appliance to run for at least 4 hours in
the fast freeze mode.
9. Replace the previously removed food.
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