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• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in

the appliance, because they may ex-
plode.

• Do not place food products directly

against the air outlet on the rear wall. (If
the appliance is Frost Free)

• 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 ad-
hered 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.

1.4 

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

objects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost

from the appliance. Use a plastic scra-
per.

1.5 

Installation

For electrical connection carefully
follow the instructions given in spe-
cific paragraph.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there

are damages on it. Do not connect the
appliance if it is damaged. Report possi-
ble damages immediately to the place
you bought it. In that case retain pack-
ing.

• 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 overheating. To achieve sufficient ven-
tilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.

• The appliance must not be located close

to radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is acces-

sible after the installation of the appli-
ance.

1.6 

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the

servicing of the appliance should be car-
ried out by a qualified electrician or com-
petent person.

• This product must be serviced by an au-

thorized Service Centre, and only genu-
ine spare parts must be used.

1.7 

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 discarded
together with the urban refuse and
rubbish. The insulation foam con-
tains flammable gases: the appli-
ance shall be disposed according
to the applicable regulations to ob-
tain 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 sym-
bol 

 are recyclable.

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Page 2: ...safe in the knowledge that you ll get great results every time Welcome to Electrolux Visit our website for Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service information www electrolux com Register your product for better service www electrolux com productregistration Buy Accessories Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance www electrolux com shop CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE We recomm...

Page 3: ... risk of structural damage or of physical injury etc any installa tion work connections to water gas electricity and air extraction depending on the model setting up and maintenance of your appli ance must be carried out by a qualified service technician CAUTION Your appliance has been designed for use by adults It is intended for normal domestic use Do not use it for commercial or industrial purp...

Page 4: ...s con tained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility which is nevertheless 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 ven...

Page 5: ...aged Report possi ble damages immediately to the place you bought it In that case retain pack ing 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 overheating To achieve sufficient ven tilation follow the instructions relevant to installation The ...

Page 6: ... Temperature regulator 3 OPERATION 3 1 Switching on Insert the plug into the wall socket The pilot light will light up Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting If the temperature inside the appli ance is too high the Alarm light will light up 3 2 Switching off To turn off the appliance turn the Temper ature regulator to the OFF position 6 www electrolux com ...

Page 7: ...n by pressing the Action Freeze switch The Action Freeze light will light up This function stops automatically after 52 hours It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressing Action Freeze switch The Action Freeze light will switch off 4 2 High temperature alarm An increase in the temperature in the freez er for example due to an power failure is indicated by switching on of the A...

Page 8: ...n off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart un der rising time the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re frozen after cooling 6 3 Opening and closing the lid As the lid is equipped with a tightly closing seal it is not easy to reopen it shortly after closing due to the vacuum formed inside Wait a few minutes before reopening the ...

Page 9: ...ezing process takes 24 hours No further food to be frozen should be add ed during this period only freeze top quality fresh and thor oughly 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 airt...

Page 10: ...iance 2 Remove any stored food wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place 3 Leave the lid open remove the plug from the defrost water drain and col lect all defrost water on a tray Use a scraper to remove ice quickly 4 When defrosting is completed dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug 5 Switch on the appliance 6 Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum co...

Page 11: ...mperature again Food placed in the appli ance was too warm Allow food to cool to room temperature before storing The temperature of the room that contains the ap pliance is too high for effi cient operation Try to reduce the tempera ture in the room where the appliance stands The High tempera ture alarm light is on It is too warm inside the freezer Refer to High Temperature Alarm The cabinet has b...

Page 12: ...it some hours and then check the temperature again Next time insert smaller quantities of food to be frozen at any one time Food placed in the appli ance was too warm Allow food to cool to room temperature before storing Products to be frozen are placed too closely to each other Place the products in a way so that cold air could circu late among them The lid has been opened often Try to not open t...

Page 13: ...nect the mains plug to the mains socket 4 Open the lid Make sure that the lamp comes on WARNING Do not remove the lamp cover at the time of replacement Do not operate the freezer if the lamp cover is damaged or missing 10 INSTALLATION 10 1 Positioning WARNING If you are discarding an old appli ance that has a lock or catch on the lid you must ensure that it is made unusable to prevent young childr...

Page 14: ... only by a skilled person the seller or the manufacturer The appliance must not be connected via an extension cable a multiple socket or a multiple con nector risk of fire Make sure the earthing connection complies with the regulations in force We will accept no responsibility in the event of accidents or incidents caused by non existent or defective electrical earthing con nections 10 3 Ventilati...

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Page 16: ...13 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 16 www electrol...

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