IG123N - Freezer AEG-ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL IG123N AEG-ELECTROLUX

Warranty For each product we provide a two-year guarantee from the date of purchase or delivery to the consumer (with a guarantee certificate, invoice or sales receipt serving as proof).

The guarantee covers the costs of materials, labour and travel.

The guarantee will lapse if the operating instructions and conditions of use are not adhered to, if the product is incorrectly installed, or in the event of damage caused by external influences, force majeure, intervention by third parties or the use of non-genuine components.

Warranty For each product we provide a two-year guarantee from the date of purchase or delivery to the consumer (with a guarantee certificate, invoice or sales receipt serving as proof). The guarantee covers the costs of materials, labour and travel.

The guarantee will lapse if the operating instructions and conditions of use are not adhered to, if the product is incorrectly installed, or in the event of damage caused by external influences, force majeure, intervention by third parties or the use of non-genuine components.

GARANTIE

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.

If 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 becoming a death-trap for a child.

This must be done before the appliance is built into These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

General 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.
  It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
• Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly avail-ble from the manufacturer or its service agent.

• Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
• Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or gas cookers.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
• There must be adequate ventilation round the back of the appliance and any damage to the refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
• For freezers only (except built-in models): an ideal location is the cellar or basement.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

Service/Repair

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person

• This product should be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, 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 more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Use

• The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible food-stuffs only.
• Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +18^ and +43^ (class T); +18^ and +38^ (class ST); +16^ and +32^ (class N); +10^ and +32^ (class SN). The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate.

Warning: when the ambient temperature is not included within the range indicated for the class of this appliance, the following instructions must be observed: when the ambient temperature drops below the minimum level, the storage temperature in the freezer compartment cannot be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use the food stored as soon as possible.

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
  Manufacturers' storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
• The inner lining of the appliance consists of channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these should be punctured this would damage the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the scraper provided. Under no circumstances should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

Installation

• During normal operation, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance heat up considerably. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in the relevant Figure.
  Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
• If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• There are working parts in this product which heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. See installation instructions.
• Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall.
• If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least twolhours before connecting the thelappliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

CONTENTS

Warning 36

Generalsafety 36

Service/repair 36

Use 36

Installation 37

EnvironmentProtection 37

Disposal of old Appliances 37

Use 37

Cleaning the interior 37

Control panel 38

Temperature setting buttons 38

Light On/Off 38

Button On/Off 38

Temperature indicator 38

Action Freezer pilot light 38

Action Freezer button 38

Alarm reset light 39

Alarm reset button 39

Operation 39

Freezing fresh food 39

Storage of frozen food 39

Thawing 39

Ice cube production 39

USE

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 remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

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. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

Disposal of old Appliances

The 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.

Hints 40

Hints for freezing 40

Hintsfor storage oflfrozen food 40

Maintenance 41

Period cleaning 41

Defrosting 41

Period of non-operation 41

Something not working 42

Customer service ands pare parts 42 Installation 43

Electrical connection 43

Building-in 43

After Sales Service 44

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Electrolux

A. On/OFF light
B ON/OFF button
C Temperature setting button (warmest)
D Temperature indicator
E Temperature setting button (coldest)
F Action freezerlight
G Action freezerbutton
H Alarm reset light
I Alarm reset button

A. Light ON/OFF

B. Button ON/OFF

ON: Press the button (B). The pilot light (A) switches on.
OFF: Keep press the button (B) until the pilot light (A) and the temperautre indicator switched off.

C - E Temperature setting buttons

The temperature can be adjusted between -15^ and -24^ .

By pressing the button (C or E), the current temperature setting flashes on the indicator. It is possible to modify the setting temperature only with flashed indicator. To set a warmer temperature, press button (C). To set a colder temperature, press button (E). The indicator display the newly selected temperature for a few seconds and then shows again the inside compartment temperature.

The newly selected-temperature must be reached after 24 hours.

! Attention!

During the stability period by the first starting the temperature displayed can not correspond to the setting temperature. During this time it is possible that the temperature displayed is lower than the setting temperature.

D. Temperature indicator

During normal functioning the indicator shows the warmest temperature inside the freezer.

Difference until 5^ inside the compartment are quite normal.

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

F. Action freezerpilot light

G. Action freezerbutton

To freeze fresh foods, the "Action freezer" function must be activated. Press the Action freezer button (G). The relevant pilot light (F) switches on

The function can be deactivated at any time, by pressing the button (G), otherwise it automatically switched off. With deactivated functionth pilot light (F) switches off.

H Alarm reset light

I Alarm reset button

In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the freezer (e.g. power cut) warning light (H) will start to flash and a buzzer will sound.

After the temperature has returned to normal, the warning light (H) will continue to flash, although the buzzer has stopped.

When the alarm button (I) is pressed, the warmest temperature reached in the compartment flashes on the indicator (D).

If the power has been off for a long time, frozen food should be consumed as quickly as possible, or cooked and then re-frozen.

Operation

Insert the plug in the power socket. Press the button ON/OFF (B). The freezer is switched on.

The freezer is pre-set to run at -18^ . this temperature will be reached in a few hours.

As soon as the appliance is switched on the temperature indicator (D) shows the current temperature inside the freezer, the alarm reset light (H) flashes and a buzzer sounds. Press the alarm reset button (I). The buzzer stops and the alarm light (H) continues to flash until the setting temperature is reached.

Freezing fresh food

To freeze fresh food, press the Action freezer button (G).

Place the food to be frozen in the upper compartment. The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;

Warning!

When use the "Action freezer" function:

about 6 hrs before	Introducing small quantities of fresh food (about 5 kg)
about 24 hrs before	Introducing the maximum quantity of food (see rating plate)
not needed	Introducing frozen food
not needed	Introducing small quantities of fresh food daily 2 kg maximum

Freezing fresh food

The 4-star compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing fresh food.

To freeze fresh foods allow it to run on the fast freeze setting for at least 24 hours before loading food.

Place the food to be frozen in the compartments as shown in figure.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run for at least two hours on the fast freeze setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal operating position.

Important

If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer, do not open the door of the freezer compartment. The frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration (up to 6-8 hours) and the freezer compartment is full, otherwise, it is recommended that the food should be used within a short time (a temperature increase of the frozen food shortens its safe storage period).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

i HINTS

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly 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 polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time;
• on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you will find sketches of various animals and food types together with the recommended storage time (in months) from the time of freezing;
• do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may burst.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

MAINTENANCE

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

Periodic cleaning

Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor 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.

Defrosting

The freezer compartment of this model, on the other hand, is a "no frost" type. This means that there is no buildup of frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls nor on the foods.

The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an automatically controlled fan.

Warning

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

remove the plug from the wall socket;

remove all food;

defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;

leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent unpleasant smells.

SOMETHING NOT WORKING

Symptom	Solution
Appliance does not function, no pilot light is illuminated.	- Appliance is not switched on; switch appliance on. - Mains plug is not inserted or is loose; insert mains plug. - Fuse has blown or is defective; check fuse, replace if necessary. - Mains socket is defective; Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician.
The freezer temperature is not sufficient, red light lights up.	-Temperature is not properly adjusted; please refer to the section "Temperature regulation". -Door was open for a long time; only leave the door open as long as necessary. -Within the last 24 hours a large quantity of warm foods were loaded; press the fast freeze button. -Appliance is next to a source of warmth; please refer to the section "Location".
Large accumulation of frost in the appliance, perhaps also at the door seal.	- Door is not properly sealed (perhaps after re-hanging door); carefully warm the door seal with a hand-held hair dryer at those points which are not airtight (no warmer than approx. 50°C). At the same time, shape the warmed door seal by hand, so that it is again properly seated.- Appliance is not level; readjust the front le-velling feet.
Unusual noises. The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the fast freeze button or after changing the temperature setting.	-Appliance is in contact with wall or other objects; push appliance away a short distance. -A part at the back of the appliance, e.g. a tube, is in contact with another appliance part or the wall; bend this part away carefully if necessary. -This is normal, no error has occurred; the compressor starts after a period of time.
The appliance works, but the pilot light is flashing	Please contact the nearest service centre.

If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the nearest service centre. To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you apply for it you specify the model and serial number of your appliance which can be found on the guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

If the appliance is not functioning properly, check that:

• the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains power switch is on:
• there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging in another appliance):
  If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the nearest service centre.

To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you apply for it you specify the model and serial number of your appliance which can be found on the guarantee certificate or on the rating plate located inside the appliance, on the bottom left-hand side.

INSTALLATION

Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.

• During normal operation, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance heat up considerably. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. See installation instructions.
• Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

Positioning

• Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good condition and free of any transport damage.
• Place the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
• For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

It is necessary that the niche is provided with a conduct of ventilation having the following dimensions:

Depth 50 mm Width 540 mm

The climate classification can be found on the rating plate, which is located inside the cabinet on the left hand wall.

The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification:

Climate classificati	for an ambient temperature
SN	+ 10 to +32°C
N	+ 16 to +32°C
ST	+ 18 to +38°C
T	+ 18 to +43°C

When the ambient temperature is not included within the range indicated for the class of this appliance, the storage temperature in the appliance cannot be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use the food stored as soon as possible.

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the serial number plate correspond to your domestic power supply.

Voltage can vary by ± 6% of the rated voltage.

For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized autotransformer must be used.

Important

The appliance must be earthed.

The power supply 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, consulting a specialist technician.

The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

CE-87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference suppression.

-73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications.

-89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications.

Attention!

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

BUILDING-IN

Dimensioned drawings

See "Installation Instructions" supplied.

Please check whether, after installing your appliance and especially after rehingeing the door, the door seal seals right round. An untight door seal may lead to heavy frosting and thereby to a higher power consumption.

Warning! If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdrier.

Servicestellen	Points de service	Servizio dopo vendita	Point of service
5506 Mägenwil/Zürich
Industriestr. 10
9000 St. Gallen
Zürcherstrasse 204 e
4127 Birsfelden		Service-Helpline
Hauptstrasse 52		0848 848 111
6020 Emmenbrücke
Seetalstrasse 1
7000 Chur		[e-mail]
Comercialstrasse 19
3018 Bern
Morgenstrasse 131
1028 Préverenges
Le Trési 6
6916 Grancia
Zona Industriale E

Ersatzteilverkauf / Point de vente de rechange / Vendita pezzi di ricambio / spare parts service

5506 Mägenwil, Industriestrasse 10, Tel. [phone]

Fachberatung, Verkauf/Demonstration, Vente/Consulente (cucina), Vendita/consulting, sales

8048 Zürich, Badenerstrasse 587, Tel. [phone]

Warranty For each product we provide a two-year guarantee from the date of purchase or delivery to the consumer (with a guarantee certificate, invoice or sales receipt serving as proof). The guarantee covers the costs of materials, labour and travel.

The guarantee will lapse if the operating instructions and conditions of use are not adhered to, if the product is incorrectly installed, or in the event of damage caused by external influences, force majeure, intervention by third parties or the use of non-genuine components.

iAVVERTENZE E CONSIGLIMPORTANTI

Climate classificati	for an ambient temperature
SN	+ 10 to +32°C
N	+ 16 to +32°C
ST	+ 18 to +38°C
T	+ 18 to +43°C

Warranty For each product we provide a two-year guarantee from the date of purchase or delivery to the consumer (with a guarantee certificate, invoice or sales receipt serving as proof).

The guarantee covers the costs of materials, labour and travel.

The guarantee will lapse if the operating instructions and conditions of use are not adhered to, if the product is incorrectly installed, or in the event of damage caused by external influences, force majeure, intervention by third parties or the use of non-genuine components.