Arctis 80380 GT - Freezer AEG-ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Chest freezer
Brand	AEG-Electrolux
Model	Arctis 80380 GT
Gross capacity	378 L
Net capacity	368 L
Height	87.6 cm
Width	160 cm
Depth	66.5 cm
Weight	85 kg
Energy consumption	0.8 kWh/24h
Freezing capacity	29 kg/24h
Rise time	55 hours
Rated power	140 W
Voltage	230-240 V
Climate class	SN, N, ST
Special features	Super Freeze, Drinks Chill, Eco Mode, Child Lock
Alarm	Audible and visual alarm in case of high temperature or open lid
Storage baskets	Removable and stackable baskets (number varies by model)
Safety lock	Yes, with key
Defrosting	Manual (defrost when frost thickness reaches 10-15 mm)
Interior light	Bulb (max. 15 W)
Refrigerant	Isobutane (R600a)
Maintenance	Clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent
Accessories included	Baskets, ice scraper, lock key

Frequently Asked Questions - Arctis 80380 GT AEG-ELECTROLUX

How to set the freezer temperature?

Use the temperature regulation button (B) to select a temperature between -15°C and -24°C. Confirm with the OK button (E). The recommended temperature is -18°C.

How to activate Super Freeze function?

Press the function selection button (D) until the Super Freeze symbol blinks, then press OK (E) to confirm. The function deactivates automatically after 52 hours or can be deactivated manually.

What to do in case of audible alarm?

If the alarm sounds, the alarm symbol and temperature blink. Check that the lid is properly closed and the temperature is low enough. Press OK (E) to stop the alarm. If the problem persists, consult the 'What to do if...' section of the manual.

How to use the Drinks Chill function?

Activate it via button D until the symbol blinks, confirm with OK, then set the time (1 to 90 minutes) with button B. An alarm sounds at the end of the cycle. Remove the drinks immediately.

What is the electricity consumption of the freezer?

The consumption is 0.8 kWh per 24 hours, i.e., about 292 kWh per year (under normal use with Eco Mode activated).

How to defrost the freezer?

Unplug the appliance, remove the food, and leave the lid open. Use the defrost water drain to collect water. Remove ice with the provided scraper. Never use sharp objects.

What to do if the lid does not close properly?

Check that there is no obstruction (frost, food packages) and that the seal is clean. Make sure the freezer is level. If the re-opening valve is blocked, clean it.

How to activate the child lock?

Press button D until the Child Lock symbol blinks, then confirm with OK. All buttons are then deactivated. To deactivate, repeat the same procedure.

What is the maximum freezing capacity per day?

The freezer can freeze up to 29 kg of fresh food in 24 hours. For large quantities, activate the Super Freeze function 24 hours before.

How to change the interior bulb?

Unplug the appliance, remove the defective bulb and replace it with a new bulb of 15 W maximum. Replug the appliance.

USER MANUAL Arctis 80380 GT AEG-ELECTROLUX

Product Description 12

Control panel 12

Display 12

Installation 12

First use 13

Switch on-off 13

Switch on the freezer 13

Switch off the freezer 13

Daily use 13

Temperature adjustment 13

Super Freeze function 13

Drinks Chill function 13

Eco Mode function 13

Child Lock function 14

Alarm 14

Storage baskets 14

Fast freezing basket 14

Security lock 14

Opening and closing the lid 14

Care and Cleaning 14

Cleaning 14

When not in use 14

Changing the light bulb 15

Helpful hints and tips 15

Freezing food 15

Food storage 15

In the case of a power failure or breakdown 15

What to do if... 15

Service or repair 16

Technical Data

Model BMI 390		A 80380 GT
Volume (gross) Liter 378
Volume (net) Liter 368
Height without/with roller Cm	87,6
Width Cm 160
Depth	Cm 66,5
Weight	Kg	85
Energy consumption/24h	kWh/24h	0,792
Freezing capacity	kg/24h	29
Hold-over time	Hours	55
Rated power	Watt	140
Voltage	Volts	230
Climatic class		SN/T/ST

The following symbols are used in this user manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance

General information and tips

Environmental information

Disposal

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential damaging consequences for the environment and human health.

The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste, but must be taken instead to a suitable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. 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 appliance.

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Safety Information

Before installing and using the appliance read this user's instruction book carefully. It contains safety precautions, hints, information and ideas. If the freezer is used in compliance with the instructions written, it will operate properly and provide you with greatest satisfaction.

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

• Use the freezer only for storing frozen food, freezing fresh food and making ice cubes.
• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the freezer, since they may cause frost burns.
• Do not allow children to play or hide inside the freezer, since they may become trapped inside and suffocate.
• Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer, since they may burst.
• Ensure that the freezer is not resting on the power supply cable.
• Before servicing or cleaning, always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside the appliance.
• Your appliance contains an environmentally friendly natural gas, isobuthane (R600a). Caution is required however, since isobuthane is flammable. Therefore it is essential to ensure that the refrigerant pipelines are not damaged.

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.

Product Description

1. Lid handle
2. Security lock
3. Seal
4. Defrost water drain
5. Control panel

6. Upper edge

7. Light

8. Valve: easy re-opening of lid

Control panel

A - Appliance ON/OFF button

B - Temperature regulation button
C-Display
D - Function button
E - Confirmation button

Display

• Indicates the appliance is switched on, speeds up when the Super Freeze function is activated.
  Indicates that the freezer temperature is not sufficiently low or that the lid has been left open.
  Indicates the Super Freeze function is activated for large quantities for fresh food and switches off the beeping alarm.
  Indicates the Drinks Chill fuction is activated. Indicates the Eco Mode function is activated.
  Indicates the Child Lock function is activated.
  Indicates the temperature inside the freezer.
• Indicates the number of minutes drinks are to be chilled for, when the Drinks Chill function is active.

Installation

Wait at least 2 hours before connecting the freezer to the power supply to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.
Install the freezer in a dry, well ventilated room. Avoid locations near a source of heat or in direct sunlight.
The room temperature should correspond to the climatic classification for which the freezer was designed, see chapter "Technical data".
- Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface, resting on all four feet.
For optimum operation and in order to avoid damage when the lid is opened, leave a space of at least 5cm from the rear wall and 5cm at the sides.
- Before connecting the freezer to the power supply, ensure that the voltage corresponds to that indicated in chapter "Technical data" under "Voltage".

Danger!

• Ensure that the freezer is not resting on the power supply cable.
• Do not remove the power supply cable by pulling on its lead, particularly when the freezer is being pulled out of its niche.
  The power supply cable may only be replaced by a qualified service personnel.
• Ensure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the freezer.
• There must be adequate ventilation around the appliance.
  Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician.

First use

Before first use, the freezer should be cleaned inside, see chapter "Care and cleaning".
- Plug in the appliance.
- Press button (A) to switch the appliance on.
The display will illuminate.
The symbol () will flash on the display and the alarm will beep, since the temperature inside the freezer is not yet sufficiently low for food storage.
- Press button (E) to switch the alarm off. The symbol () will normally stop flashing after several hours.
- Only place food inside the freezer once the symbol () has gone. The temperature of the freezer is set to reach -18^ , which is the optimal storage temperature as set in the Eco Mode ( )

Switch on-off

Switch on the freezer

• Press button (A) to switch the appliance on.
  The display comes on.

Switch off the freezer

• Press button (A) for more than one second until the countdown "3-2-1" disappears and you hear a sequence of beeps.
  The display goes off.

Warning! Do not place objects on the control panel, as they might accidentally switch off the freezer.

Daily use

Temperature adjustment

The temperature may be adjusted between -15^ and -24^ . We suggest setting the freezer tem+G41perature to -18^ , which guarantees proper freezing and conservation of frozen food.

• Press button (B) several times until the desired temperature is reached.
  The temperature on the display flashes and indicates the temperature set.

• Press button (E) to confirm the desired temperature. You will hear a beep.
  The temperature on the display stops flashing again and indicates the temperature inside the freezer.
  The newly adjusted temperature is reached after several hours. During this time it is normal that the temperature displayed is different from the temperature set.

Attention! Differences between the temperature displayed and the temperature set are normal, especially when:

The temperature setting has recently been adjusted.
The lid has been left open for a long time.
- Warm food has been placed in the freezer.
The Super Freeze function is activated.

Super Freeze function

If more than 3 - 4kg of fresh food is to be frozen, the freezer needs to be pre-cooled.

• At least 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer, press button (D) several times until the corresponding symbol ( ) flashes on the display.
• Press button (E) within a few seconds to confirm the Super Freeze activation. The symbol ( ) stops flashing, you will hear a beep and the animation on the display speeds up.
• Place the food in the freezer. After 52 hours this function will automatically stop and the freezer will return to normal storage temperature. This function can be de-activated at any time by pressing button (D) until the corresponding symbol (flashes on the display again and then by pressing button (E) to confirm the de-activation.

Drinks Chill function

Use this function as a safety warning when placing bottles in the freezer, as they may burst when forgotten in the appliance.

• Press button (D) several times until the corresponding symbol ( ) flashes on the display.
• Press button (E) within a few seconds to confirm the Drinks Chill activation. The symbol ( ) stops flashing and you will hear a beep.
• Press button (B) several times or continuously to set the desired number of minutes (from 1 to 90 minutes).
• Place the drinks in the freezer.
• At the end of the set time, the alarm will beep and the symbol () and the time will flash on the display.
• Press button (E) to switch the alarm off.
• Remove the drinks from the freezer. It is possible to deactivate this function at any time by pressing button (D) until the corresponding symbol (flashes on the display again and then by pressing button (E) to confirm the de-activation.

Eco Mode function

Use this function to automatically set the freezer temperature to its best level (-18^) , which guarantees proper conservation of frozen food at the lowest energy consumption.

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• Press button (D) several times until the corresponding symbol ( ) flashes on the display.
• Press button (E) within a few seconds to confirm the Eco Mode activation. The symbol ( ) stops flashing and you will hear a beep. It is possible to de-activate this function at any time by pressing button (B) to change the selected temperature and then by pressing button (E) to confirm the selection.

Child Lock function

This function prevents children from playing with the buttons on the control panel. Any possible pressing of the buttons will have no effect.

• Press button (D) several times until the corresponding symbol (F) flashes on the display.
• Press button (E) within a few seconds to confirm the Child Lock activation. The symbol (E) stops flashing and you will hear a beep.
  The buttons on the control panel are now locked. It is possible to de-activate this function at any time by pressing button (D) until the corresponding symbol (flashes on the display again and then by pressing button (E) to confirm the de-activation.

Alarm

If the freezer temperature is not sufficiently low, the alarm will beep and the symbol ( ) and the temperature indication will flash on the display. When normal conditions are restored, only the freezer temperature continues to flash. The highest temperature the freezer reached is memorised.

• Press button (E) to switch the alarm off. The highest temperature the freezer reached then appears on the display for some seconds. Then the display returns to showing the temperature of the freezer.
  The symbol remains on as long as the temperature in the freezer is higher than the temperature set.

The alarm can be due to:

• Insertion of a large amount of fresh food.
• Opening the lid too long.
  A defect in the system, see chapter "What to do if...".

Storage baskets

• Hang the baskets on the upper edge (X) or place the stackable baskets inside the freezer (Y).
• Turn and fix the handles for these two positions, as shown in the drawings.

Spare baskets can be obtained from your local Service Force Centre or from the Electrolux website (depending on country). The illustrations on this page show how many baskets can be placed in the various freezer models.

Security lock

• Push the key in the lock while turning.

Spare keys can be obtained from your local Service Force Centre.

Important! Keep the keys out of reach of children. Before disposing of an old freezer remove the keys.

Opening and closing the lid

As the lid is fitted with a tightly closing seal, it will not reopen easily immediately after closing.

• Wait a few minutes before re-opening the lid. A valve will allow the lid to be re-opened easily. Never pull the handle violently.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Remove all loose accessories and the vented floor, as shown on the illustration.
  Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water and a mild, non-aromatic detergent.
  Clean the loose accessories and the vented floor, before replacing them again.

Important! Never use strong detergents, scouring powder or aromatic detergents to clean your freezer.

Cleaning

The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply and remove all loose accessories.
  Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water and a mild, non-aromatic detergent.
• Clean the loose accessories, before replacing them again.

Important! Never use strong detergents, scouring powder or aromatic detergents to clean your freezer.

When not in use

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Remove all food from the freezer.
• Clean the freezer as described above.
• Leave the lid slightly open.

Changing the light bulb

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Unscrew the bulb, and replace it with a new bulb (max. 15W).
• Plug in the appliance.

Helpful hints and tips

Freezing food

• Before freezing, fresh food must be packed in airtight and moisture-proof packaging to prevent it from drying out.
• Only use fresh food of the best quality.
  Always leave hot food to cool to room temperature before placing in the freezer.
• Divide food into small portions before freezing; this ensures that freezing is more rapid, and that you only need to defrost the amount needed for immediate consumption.
  Mark the freezer packaging with the date of freezing.
• Place fresh food for freezing close to the cold sides of the freezer, making sure that it is not in contact with the frozen food already in the freezer.
• Frozen food can be stored anywhere inside the freezer, but should be kept at least 5mm below the upper edge.

Never fill the freezer further than the loading line shown on the illustration.

If freezing is too slow, the quality of the food being frozen deteriorates. The amount of fresh food (expressed in kg) that can be frozen in 24 hours is indicated in the chapter "Technical data" under "Freezing capacity".

Food storage

• For fresh frozen food, please refer to the storage period table underneath.
  For purchased frozen food, never exceed the expiry date.
• When you buy frozen food, make sure that it has been stored at the correct temperature. Do not buy products which have wet or damaged packaging. Place purchased products in your freezer as quickly as possible. We recommend using an insulated bag to bring such products home with you.

Important! Remember that fully or partially defrosted food must not be re-frozen. However, dishes which have been cooked using defrosted food may be frozen.

In the case of a power failure or breakdown

• Do not open the lid.

Important! If the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the chapter "Technical data" under "Holdover time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling).

What to do if...

Try the solutions suggested here first to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Your freezer will not operate

Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Has a household fuse blown?
Is there a power failure?
Is the temperature control set to the Off position?

The alarm remains audible and/or the red light/symbol () is on

Is the lid not closed completely? See underneath.
Is the temperature control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
Is the freezer too close to a source of heat?

The inside light does not work

Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Is the light bulb loose in the socket or burned out?

The motor seems to run too much

Is the lid not closed completely? See underneath.
Is the room temperature hotter than normal?
- Has a large amount of fresh food just been added to the freezer?
Is the lid opened often?
Is the temperature control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
Is the lid seal damaged or deformed?
- Is there enough air circulation space around the freezer?
Is the Super Freeze function activated accidentally?

Temperature is too warm

• Has a large amount of food just been added to the freezer?
  Is the lid opened often?
  Is the temperature control set correctly for the surrounding conditions?

The lid will not close completely

Is there excessive frost or a package preventing the lid from closing?
- Are food packages blocking the lid?
Is the lid seal dirty or sticky?
- Does the freezer wobble or seem unstable?

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The lid is difficult to open

Is the lid seal dirty or sticky?
Is the valve blocked?

If you still need help, please contact your local Sercive Force Centre.

Service or repair

In cases of breakdown or faults, your freezer must be serviced by an authorized Electrolux Service Centre.

Important! Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself

Climatic classification Ambient temperature limits
SN from +10°C	to +32°C
N from +16°C	to +32°C
ST from +18°C	to +38°C
T from +18°C	to +43°C

This appliance complies with the following EC Directives:

73/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 Low-Voltage Directive

89/336/EEC of 03. 05. 1989 (including Amendment Directive 92/31/EEC - EMC Directive)

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