Tefcold UFFS370SD User manual

Operating Instructions for Upright Freezers
Model UFFS370SD & UFSC370SD with a solid insulated door & UFFS370G & UFSC370G with a
heated glass door.
Congratulations with your new freezer. We feel certain that it will be very useful to
you for many years ahead.
To obtain optimal benefit from your freezer, please read the following instructions
thoroughly and act accordingly.
1. INSTALLATION
A1. Check whether the freezer has been damaged during transportation.
If yes, contact your dealer immediately.
A2. Place the freezer on a plane surface and level it by means of the two
adjustable feet under the front of the cabinet. Use a spirit level. The
freezer can be built in if you leave a free space of min. 50mm over the cabinet.
A3. Do not place the freezer close to strongly heat-emitting sources, and
do not expose it to extensive sunlight.
A glass door freezer must never be place in direct sunlight.
A4. Note that the ultra-violet rays of the sun can affect goods stored in
Freezer with see-thru door.
A5. The freezer is equipped with a condenser on the rear side and we
recommend to have the condenser cleaned with a soft brush each
second month.
A6. To minimize operating costs and maximize the life time of the compressor
it is essential to allow a good ventilation of the rear condenser.
A7. The freezer has been cleaned from the factory but we recommend you to clean
It again using a solution of one teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate to 0.5 litre
hot water.
Do not clean the glass door with powder or scrubbing detergents
2. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This freezer is equipped with a non-rewire able plug. If the plug does not fit with the
socket, you have to call the service or appointed skilled people
This installation of a new plug may only be made by skilled persons.
WARNING: This freezer must be earthed.
Plug the mains lead into a socket, which will supply the voltage, indicated on the rating plate.
Europe usually 230V/50Hz. Variations in the mains voltage of +/- 10% are allowed, but major
variations will reduce the life time of the compressor.
If there is any doubt about the correctness of the installation, we recommend that a
qualified electrician, who can assure that the freezer, is operating satisfactorily and
that it has not been damaged in transit should check it.
If the supply cord is damaged it should be replaced by the manufacturer or appointed
service agent in order to avoid a hazard.
Our freezers are made from first-class material comply with IEC requirements.
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3. CONTROL PANEL.
The control panel comprises the following components:
A1. Green mains supply lamp. This lamp must always be on.
A2. Thermometer which shows the temperature in the freezer
A3. Thermostat knob for adjusting of the temperature in the freezer. To
decrease the temperature, turn the thermostat knob clockwise.
A4. Freezers with internal fan motor is equipped with a door switch which
Cut-off the fan motor by opening the door (Standard for glass door model)
A5. Freezers with internal light will be equipped with an on / off switch to turn
off the light during night time (Normally standard for glass door model)
4. USING.
A1. Before use the interior of the freezer it should be cleaned by using a solution
of one spoon bicarbonate of soda to 0.5 litre warm water. Do not clean the
glass door and freezing shelves with powder or scrabbling detergents.
A2. If the freezer has been exposed to very low ambient temperatures do not
switch on the current to the freezer until the compressor temperature is
estimated to be at least +10°C.
A3. Always ensure that the fresh food or frozen food do not impede the free air
circulation (for the glass door model with internal fan motor) as this may give
rise to excessive differences in temperature between the bottom and the
upper part of the freezer.
A4. As the temperature in the freezer depends to a high degree on the ambient
conditions unfortunately, it is not possible to give general directions for the
exact positions of the thermostat. You are advised to adjust the thermostat
according to the ambient conditions of your freezer. ( 25°C approx.
thermostat pos. 4 and 30°C approx. pos. 5).
A5. We recommend you always to pack fresh food as well as frozen food in air
tight plastic/plastic bags.
A6. Fresh food much always be placed so it has direct contact with one of the
freezing shelves.
A7. If the freezing shelves are equipped with a wire cover it can be opened by
lifting it up and pull it against you.
5. FROZEN FOOD STORAGE
Prepacked commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen
food manufacturer’s instructions for a 3-star food storage compartment. (conservation
temperature -18°C). To ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food
manufacturer is maintained, the following should be remembered:
Place packets in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase. If there are
instructions on the packet, carefully follow these instructions regarding storage times.
The storage life of frozen food varies and the recommended storage times should not
be exceeded.
IMPORTANT: If a substantial temperature rise occurs in the frozen food, then storage
life may be reduced and the storage time stated may not then apply.
This may occur:
During manual defrosting (If you don’t take the frozen food away during the defrost.
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-due to non compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions
-due to factors such as electric power failures or faults.
6. DEFROSTING.
As time goes on frost will be build up on the freezing shelves in certain areas. The
amount of frost build up on the freezing shelves will reduce the capacity of the freezer
and increase the temperature in the freezer.
This frost should be scraped away periodically using a wooden or plastic scraper or a
stiff bristle brush. The frost will mainly be built up at the upper freezing shelf.
We recommend to make a defrost when the thickness of ice on the freezing shelves
is about 5 to 10mm or minimum 4 times per year so the freezer inner body can be
cleaned.
Choose a time when stock of frozen food is low, and proceed as follows:
A1. Place the frozen goods at a cold place (in an other freezer) or wrap them in
insulating material like blankets or newspapers.
A2. Take away the small white drain knob at the bottom of the freezer.
A3. Turn the black knob at the centre at the louvered bottom plate outwards and
place a flat bowl under the drain tube for collection the defrost water.
A4. Turn the thermostat knob anticlockwise to position stop, open the door, and
wait for the temperature to rise so that the ice on the freezing shelves will
come loose. This process may be fastened by careful use of a hair dryer or
by means of a bowl of hot water.
NEVER USE METAL OR SHARP TOOLS AS A SCRAPER.
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING
In the case of operation disturbances, please check the following:
A1. Is the freezer connected to the mains supply?
A2. Is the mains supply intact? (No blown fuses?)
A3. Has the freezer recently been filled with fresh food?
Or has the door being opened?
A4. Is the thermostat set correctly?
A5. Is the door properly closed?
A6. Is the frost layer on the freezing shelves too thick? If yes unplug the
Freezer and start a manual defrost.
A7. Is the circulation of air unimpeded? For model with glass door –is the internal
fan motor running?
A8. No light in UFR370GD. Is the light switch cut-in? Is the fluorescent tube
flashing without constant light? Change the starter. Always use the same size
as the original one. The starter is located at the top of the rear side behind
the steel cover. Unplug the cabinet before taking away the cover.
No light but the switch is cut-in and the starter ok. Unplug the cabinet take
away the cover for the tube and replace it with the same size as the original
one. If you still have no light call a skilled electrician.
A9. Too much condensation on the glass door or door frame? Has the door just
being opened? It will take some few minutes before the condensation on the
inner glass disappear. If not fill with your hand if the glass or frame is a little
warm. If not call a skilled electrician
If disturbances of operating continue to occur, call authorized refrigerating service.
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8. Loading of Freezing shelves
We recommend loading the freezing shelves as equal as possible all over.
The shelves much max. be loaded with 30 kg each.
9 .TECHNICAL DATA.
Models UFFS370SD UFFS370G
UFSC370SD UFSC370G
Voltage 230V/50Hz 230V/50Hz
Energy consumption 3.25kWh/24h 8.3kWh/24h
Net volume 270ltr/9.54 cu.ft. 270ltr./9.54 cu.ft.
Gross volume 300ltr./10.6 cu.ft. 300ltr./10.6 cu.ft.ü
Freezing capacity 13kg/24h/29 lbs/24h Conservator
Star mark (*)*** ***
Dimension WxDxH 595x640x1840mm 595x640x1840mm
23.4x25.2x72.4”23.4x25.2x72.4”
Net weight 80kg/176lbs. 84kg/185lbs
Gross weight 85.5kg/188lbs. 89.5kg/197lbs.
Termostat Warm & Cold: -16ºC/-24.9ºC & -23.5ºC/-34.5ºC
Refrigerant R404A : 370 gram
Compressor rated capacity for UFFS/UFSC370 SD: 340W
Compressor rated capacity for UFFS/UFSC370 GD: 475W
Replacement of compressor:
UFFS/UFSC370SD: Danfoss SC10CL or Electrolux ML80FB or
Aspera NEK2134GK or L’unite CAE2417Z
UFFS/UFSC370G: Danfoss SC12CL or Electrolux MP12FB or Aspera NEK2150GK or
L’unite CAE2420Z
Light for UFFS/UFSC370 G: Fluorescent tube: 230V/15W. Starter 230V / 22W, Ballast 15W
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