SG231N - Freezer AEG-ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SG231N AEG-ELECTROLUX

SAFETY INFORMATION 3

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5

CONTROL PANEL 6

DAILY USE 8

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 10

CARE AND CLEANING 11

TROUBLESHOOTING 12

INSTALLATION 14

NOISES 17

ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS 18

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

We recommend the use of original spare parts.

When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available.

The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.

Warning / Caution-Safety information

General information and tips

Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes 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 precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE SAFETY

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the 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 suffocation.
• If 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.
• 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.

GENERAL SAFETY

WARNING!

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household as explained in this instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.
• 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.
• 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 compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

• avoid open flames and sources of ignition

• thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

WARNING!

Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A 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.

4. Do not pull the mains cable.

5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover (if foreseen) of interior lighting.

7. This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

8. Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
9. Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
10. Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

DAILY USE

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

CARE AND CLEANING

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.

INSTALLATION

For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately 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 instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
• Connect to potable water supply only (If a water connection is foreseen).

SERVICE

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

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 contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations 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.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 Control panel
2 Cold module
3 Freezer drawers
4 Rating plate
5 Flap compartment

CONTROL PANEL

1 Display
2 Temperature warmer button
3 Temperature colder button
4 OK button
5 Mode button
6 ON/OFF button

It is possible to change predefined sound of buttons to a loudly one by pressing together Mode button and Temperature colder button for some seconds. Change is reversible.

DISPLAY/INDICATOR

1 Timer indicator
2 FROSTMATIC function
3 Minute Minder function
Child Lock function
5 Alarm indicator
6 Temperature indicator

SWITCHING ON

To switch on the appliance do these steps:

1. Connect the mains plug to the power socket.
2. Press the ON/OFF button if the display is off.
3. If "dEMo" appears on the display, the appliance is in demonstration mode. Refer to "What to do if..." paragraph.
4. The temperature indicators show the set default temperature.

To select a different set temperature refer to "Temperature regulation".

SWITCHING OFF

To switch off the appliance do these steps:

1. Press the ON/OFF button for 5 seconds.
2. The display switches off.
3. To disconnect the appliance from the power disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.

TEMPERATURE REGULATION

The set temperature of the fridge may be adjusted by pressing the temperature button.

Set default temperature: +5^ for the fridge.

The temperature indicator shows the set temperature.

The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.

After a power failure the set temperature remains stored.

MINUTE MINDER FUNCTION

The Minute Minder function is to be used to set an acoustic alarm at the preferred time, useful for example when a recipe requires to cool down a mixture for a certain length of time.

To switch on the function:

1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.

The Minute Minder indicator flashes.

The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes) for a few seconds.

1. Press the Timer regulator button to change the Timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

The Minute Minder indicator is shown.

The Timer start to flash (min). At the end of the countdown the Minute Minder indicator flashes and an audible alarm sounds:

1. press OK button to switch off the sound and terminate the function. It is possible to deactivate the function at any time during the countdown:
2. Press the Mode button until the Minute Minder indicator flashes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm.
4. The Minute Minder indicator goes off. It is possible to change the time at any time during the countdown and at the end by pressing the Temperature colder button and the Temperature warmer button.

CHILD LOCK FUNCTION

To lock the buttons from unintentional operation select the Child Lock function. To switch on the function:

1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
2. The Child Lock indicator flashes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm. The Child Lock indicator is shown.

To switch off the function:

1. Press the Mode button until the Child Lock indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Child Lock indicator goes off.

DOOR OPEN ALARM

An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is left open for a few minutes. The door open alarm conditions are indicated by:

• flashing Alarm indicator
• acoustic buzzer

When normal conditions are restored (door closed), the alarm will stop.

During the alarm, the buzzer can be switched off by pressing any button.

DAILY USE

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 at least 2 hours.

The freezer baskets ensure that it is quick and easy to find the food package you want. If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers except for the bottom basket which needs to be in place to provide good air circulation. On all shelves except for the top shelf it is possible to place food that protrude 15mm from the door.

In the event of accidental defrost-ing, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling).

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.

FREEZING FRESH FOOD

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.

To freeze fresh food activate the FROST-MATIC function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.

Place the fresh food to be frozen in the FROSTMATIC compartment.

The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance.

The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.

REMOVAL OF FREEZING BASKETS AND GLASS SHELVES FROM THE FREEZER

Some of the freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their accidental removal or falling out. At the time of its removal from the freezer, pull the basket towards yourself and, upon reaching the end point, remove the basket by tilting its front upwards At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the front of the basket to insert it into the freezer.

Once you are over the end points, push the basket back in their position.

The appliance is equipped with shelf stops to secure the shelves.

The shelves must be lifted up (1) on each side and then pulled outwards (2).

The glass shelves equipped with expander rollers are secured with locking pins.

To remove them proceed as follow:

1. Use a screwdriver to loosen the locking pin on each side on the expander roller.
2. Then pull out both locking pin (1).
3. Then pull the glass shelf outwards (2).

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

• 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 a whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is correct.
• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise. It is natural, not dangerous physical phenomenon. This is correct.
• When the compressor switches on or switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of the temperature regulator. This is correct.

HINTS FOR ENERGY SAVING

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
  To obtain the best performance:
• do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary
• do not remove the cold accumulators from the freezer basket.

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.

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.

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE INTERIOR

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior 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 thoroughly.

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

If "dEMo" appears on the Display, the appliance is in demonstration mode: refer to "WHAT TO DO IF..." paragraph.

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 lukewarm 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.

Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.

Never use detergents, abrasive powders, 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 grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.

Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.

PERIODS OF NON-OPERATION

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

• disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
• remove all food
• defrost (if foreseen) and clean the appliance and all accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

DEFROSTING

Your appliance is frost free. 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.

After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!

Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the trouble-shooting that is not in this manual.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The appliance does not operate.	The appliance is switched off.	Switch on the appliance.
	The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly.	Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly.
	The appliance has no power. There is no voltage in the mains socket.	Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.
The compressor operates continuously.	The temperature is not set correctly.	Set a higher temperature.
	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Closing the door".
	The door has been opened too frequently.	Do not keep the door open longer than necessary.
	The product temperature is too high.	Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
	The room temperature is too high.	Decrease the room temperature.
	The FROSTMATIC function is switched on.	Refer to "FROSTMATIC function".
The temperature in the freezer is too low.	The temperature regulator is not set correctly.	Set a higher temperature.
	The FROSTMATIC function is switched on.	Refer to "FROSTMATIC function".
The temperature in the freezer is too high.	The temperature regulator is not set correctly.	Set a lower temperature.
	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Closing the door".
	The product temperature is too high.	Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
	Many products are stored at the same time.	Store less products at the same time.
	Products are too near to each other.	Store products so that there is cold air circulation.
There is too much frost.	Food is not wrapped correctly.	Wrap the food correctly.
	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Closing the door".
	The temperature regulator is not set correctly.	Set a higher temperature.
The buzzer sounds. The Alarm icon flashing.	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Door open alarm".
dEMo appears on the display.	The appliance is in demonstration mode.	Keep pressed approximately 10 sec the OK button since a long sound of buzzer is heard and the display shut off for a short while: appliance starts regularly.
upper or lower square is shown in the temperature display.	An error has occurred in measuring the temperature.	Call your service representative (the cooling system will continue to keep food products cold, but temperature adjustment will not be possible).

CLOSING THE DOOR

1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Center.

INSTALLATION

WARNING!

Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance before installing the appliance.

POSITIONING

Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Climate class	Ambient temperature
SN	+10°C to + 32°C
N	+16°C to + 32°C
ST	+16°C to + 38°C
T	+16°C to + 43°C

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 100mm . Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.

WARNING!

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

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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

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 qualified electrician.

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

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

REAR SPACERS

You can find the two spacers in the bag with documentation.

Do these steps to install the spacers:

1. Release the screw.
2. Engage the spacer below the screw.
3. Turn the spacer to the right position.
4. Tighten again the screws.

LEVELLING

When placing the appliance ensure that it stands level. This can be achieved by two adjustable feet at the bottom in front.

DOOR REVERSIBILITY

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:

• Remove the plug from the power socket.
• Tilt back the appliance carefully so that the compressor cannot touch the floor.
• Remove the plinth.
• Unscrew and remove the lower hinges.
• Remove the door.

• Unscrew the upper pin and screw it on the opposite side.
• Refit the door.

• Make sure the edge of the door is parallel with the edge of the top.

• Unscrew the pin (A) and screw it on the opposite side.

• Remove the cap (B) and position it on the opposite side.
• Screw the lower hinges.
• Refit the plinth.

• Stand the appliance upright.

• Fit the handle on the opposite side and put the plastic caps (contained in the instructions bag) in the free holes.

• Do a final check to make sure that:

• All screws are tightened.

• The door opens and closes correctly. 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.

In case you do not want to carry out the above mentioned operations, contact the nearest After Sales Service Force. The After Sales Service specialist will carry out the reversibility of the doors at your cost.

Dimension
	Height	1850 mm
	Width	600 mm
	Depth	660 mm
Rising Time		20 h
Voltage		230-240 V
Frequency		50 Hz

The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label.

NOISES

There are some sounds during normal running (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

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.

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