TG05010 - Freezer FAURE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TG05010 FAURE

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AN SAFETY INFORMATION

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the cor- rect use, before installng and first using the appli- ance, read this user manual careful, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mis- takes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. For the safety of life and property keep the pre- cautions of these user's instructions as the man- ufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission: Children and vulnerable people safety + This appliance is not intended for use by per- sons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilties, or lack of expe- rience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use ofthe appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of sufocation. I you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it. I this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from be- coming a death trap for a child. General safety À Caution! Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction + The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuf and/or beverages in a normal household as ex- plained in this instruction booklet. + Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.

18) If the lamp cover is foreseen

+ Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appli- ances, unless they are approved for this pur- pose by the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibilty, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the ap- pliance, be certain that none of the compo- nents of the refrigerant circuit become dam- aged. Ifthe refrigerant circuit should become dam- aged: — avoid open flames and sources of ignition — thoroughly ventilate the room in which the ap- pliance is situated + Itis dangerous to alter the specifications ormod- ify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short-circuïl, fire and/or elec- tic shock. Warning! Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualfied service per- sonnel.

1. Power cord must not be lengthenedi

2.. Make sure that the power plug is not squash- ed or damaged by the back of the appli- ance. À squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can come to the mains

plug of the appliance. Do not pull the mains cable. .… lfthe power plug socket is loose, do not in- sert the power plug. There is a risk of elec- tric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance with-

out the lamp cover! of interior lighting + This appliance is heawy. Care should be taken when moving it. Do not remove nor touch items from the freez- er compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freez- er burns. + Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. CES

24 electrolux Bulb lamps 4) used in this appliance are spe- cial purpose lamps selected for household ap- pliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination Daily Use Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the applance. Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the ap- plance, because they may explode. Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. 15) Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instruc- tions. Appliance's manufacturers storage recommen- dations should be strictiy adhered 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 lolies can cause frost burns if consumed Straight from the appliance. Care and cleaning + Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the inferior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand- new product, then dry thoroughiy. Do not clean the appliance with metal objects. Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper. Never use a hair drier or other heating applian- ces to speed up defrosting. Excessive heat may damage the plastic interior, and humidity. could enter the electric system making it live. Installation Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs. OPERATION + Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if itis damaged. Report possible damages imme- diately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing. 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 ventilation follow the instruc- tions relevant to installation: Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) 10 prevent possible burn: The appliance must not be located close to ra- diators or cookers. Make sure that the mains plug is accessible af- ter the installation of the appliance. + Connect to potable water supply only. 16} Service + Any electrical work required to do the servicing ofthe appliance should be carried out by a qual- fied electrician or competent person. + This product must be serviced by an author- ized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used. Environment Protection C This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in el- ther its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarced together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable reg- ulations to obtain 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 symbol € are recyclable. Switching on Insert the plug into the wall socket. Tu the Temperature Regulator to "SUPER" po- sition and leave to run for 4 hours to allow the cor- rect temperature to be reached before placing food inside.

14) lthe lamp is foreseen

15) the applance is Frost Free

16) If a water connection is foreseen

Turn the Temperature Regulator to "NORMAL" po- sition. The Temperature Regulator is situated on the side of the cabinet.

Switching off To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature Regulator to the "STOP" position. FIRST USE electrolux 25 Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with luke- warm water and some neutral soap so as to re- move the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughiy. DAILY USE Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive pourders, as these will damage the finish. Freezing fresh food The freezing (top) area is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh food turn the Temperature Regu- lator to "SUPER" position 6-24 hours before plac- ing fresh food in the freezer. Place the food on the freezing shelf and leave the Temperature Regulator in "SUPER" position for à further 24 hours. The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate , a la- bel located on the inside of the appliance The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen. After 24 hours, return the Temperature Regulator to “NORMAL " position. The freezer will return to normal storage temperature. Place the frozen food in the storing (bottom) area to make room for another freezing G) Ifthe Temperature Regulator is left in the "SUPER" position, the freezer will not be damaged, but energy will be wasted.

Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the freezer let the appliance run at least 4 hours with the Tempera- ture Regulator to "SUPER" position Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than 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). Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed at room temperature. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, di- rectly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. 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. Periodic cleaning The equipment has to be cleaned regularly: + clean the inside and accessories with luke- warm water and some neutral sOap. + regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. + rinse and dry thoroughly. Important! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. Never use detergents, abrasive powrders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour. Clean the condenser (black gril) and the compres- sor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. Important! Take care of not to damage the cooling system. Many proprietary Kitchen surface cleaners con- tain chemicals that can attack/damage the plas- tics used in this appliance. For this reason it is rec- ommended that the outer casing of this appli-

26 electrolux ance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains SUPPIy. Defrosting the freezer A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelf and around the freezing area. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm. Important! About 4-5 hours prior to defrosting, set the Temperature Regulator to SUPER" position, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation. To remove the frost, follow the instructions below

1. Switch off the appliance and disconnect the

mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several lay-

ers of newspaper and put it in a cool place. Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.

8. Leave the door open and remove the freezing

shelf. It is possible to scrape off and remove smaller frost and ice with a plastic scraper. Sweep off melting water and it can be re- moved if an adequately high tray is put in front of the appliance and the defrost water wil flow into it. () In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away be- fore defrosting is complete. WHAT TO DO IF...

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior

thoroughly. .… Switch on the appliance. .… Tum the Temperature Regulator to a “SU- PER" position and leave to run for at least 4 hours.

7. Reload the previously removed food into the

8. Return the Temperature Regulator to "NOR-

Warning! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, dur- ing defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life. Periods of non-operation When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

1. disconnect the appliance from electricity sup-

3. defrost and clean the appliance and all acces-

4. leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleas-

ant smels. Important! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoilng in case of a power failure. Normal Operating Sounds + You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing. This is correct. + When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear à whir- ring Sound and a pulsating noise from the com- pressor. This is correct. + The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise. is natural, not dangerous phys- ical phenomenon. This is correct. + When the compressor switches on or switches off, you will hear a faint “click” of the tempera- ture regulator. This is correct. TECHNICAL DATA Dimension Height Width Depth Rising Time The technical information are situated in the rat- ing plate on the intemal left side of the appliance and in the energy label.

INSTALLATION electrolux 27 Caution! Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance before installing the appliance. Positioning This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ven- tilated indoor (garage or cellar) also, but for opti- mum performance instal this appliance at a loca- tion where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the applance: Climate Ambient temperature class SN +10°C to + 32°C N 16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T 16°C to + 48°C Rear spacers In the bag with the documentation, there are two spacers which must be fîtted as shown in the fig- ure. Using fine strokes of hammer put them in their place. Location The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. 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 100 mm . Ideal, however, the appliance should not be positioned below over- hanging wall units. Accurate leveling is ensured by one or more ajustable feet at the base of the cabinet Ifthe cabinet is placed in a comer and the side with the hinges facing the wall, the distance be- tween the wall and the cabinet must be at least 10 mm to allow the door to open enough so that the shelves can be removed! VAN Warning! lt must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply: the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. -10 cm -2,5 cm 2,5 cm

Door reversibility Important! To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations. To change the opening direction of the door, do these steps:

1. Remove the plug from the power socket.

2. Remove the top hinge cover.

3. Unscrew the 2 retaining screws, and remove

the hinge from the appliance.

4. Take the door off.

5. Remove the screw fixing the lower door

hinge and the other screw fixing the lower door hinge and the foot. Then remove the doorhinge and the foot as shown inthe Figure.

6. Loosen the screw fixing the foot opposite the

lower door hinge in order to remove the foot.

m0) 7... Fixthe door hinge and the corresponding foot on the opposite side and then the other loosened foot at the former place of the door hinge as shown in the Figure.

8. Please make sure to place the lower

foot below the door hinge. The lower foot is recognizable by its 4 ribs on the outer surface. Fix the door onto the lower hinge pin.

10. To fittop door hinge, remove the plastic blank-

ing plugs carefully, and refit them in the holes left by the hinge retaining screws. Refit the top hinge using the 2 retaining screws, taking care that the edge of the door is parallel with side of the cabinet.

18. Relocate the handle and the plastic plugs to

14. 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: + Al screws are tightened + The door opens and closes correctiy. Ifthe ambient temperature is cold (Le. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectiy 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 After Sales Service Force. The After Sales Service spe- cialist will carry out the reversibility of the doors at your cost. Electrical connection Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to our domestic power supply. The appliance must be earthed. The power sup- piy 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, con- sulting 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. The symbol FX on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recyalng of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctiy, vou wil help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handing of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.