TG092 - Freezer ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TG092 ELECTROLUX

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts. When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. The information can be found on the rating plate. Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the www.electrolux.com52instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: – Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments – By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other residential type environments

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

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. ENGLISH 53• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.

• At first installation or after reversing the door wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Before carrying out any operations on the appliance (e.g. reversing the door), remove the plug from the power socket.

• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.

• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold, such as the construction appendices, garages or wine cellars.

• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change the electrical components.

• The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electric shock or fire.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.

• Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable.

• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no www.electrolux.com54flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.

• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.

• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

• Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.

• Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp.

• Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.

• Obey the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food.

2.4 Care and cleaning

WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.

• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.

• To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre.

• Use original spare parts only.

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

• Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance.

• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone-friendly.

• The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly.

• Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.

Green On/Off Power Indicator Light

Temperature Regulator and On/Off Switch

Acoustic Signal Stop and FastFreeze Switch

Red Alarm Indicator Light ENGLISH 553.2 Switching on Leave the appliance to stand upright for 4 hours after installation.

1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.

2. Turn the Temperature Regulator

clockwise to a medium position. The Green On/Off Indicator Light will light up and Red Alarm Indicator Light will blink. The lighting up of the Green On/Off Indicator Light means that the appliance is switched on. The blinking of the Red Alarm Indicator Light and the acoustic alarm means an improper temperature in the freezing compartment. Press the Acoustic Signal Stop and FastFreeze Switch to deactivate the acoustic alarm. The alarm indicator continues to flash until the normal conditions are restored. When switching on the freezer for the first time, the Red Alarm Indicator Light will blink until the internal temperature has reached a level required for the safe conservation of frozen food.

1. To turn off the appliance, turn the

Temperature Regulator to the O position. The Green On/Of Indicator Light will switch off.

2. To disconnect the appliance from the

power, disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket.

3.4 High temperature alarm

Under normal operating conditions, the internal temperature of the freezer will ensure the long-term conservation of the stored food. The temperature increase above a certain level in the freezer (-12 °C, for example due to an earlier power failure) is indicated by flashing the Red Alarm Indicator Light and sounding the acoustic alarm.

1. Press the Acoustic Signal Stop. The

acoustic alarm switches off. The Red Alarm Indicator Light continues to flash until the internal temperature has reached a level required for the safe conservation of frozen food.

3.5 Temperature regulation

CAUTION! Do not place heavy nor hot objects on top of the appliance to avoid any damage. The temperature within the appliance is controlled by the Temperature Regulator situated on the control panel. To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature Regulator toward lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature Regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness. A medium setting is generally the most suitable. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on:

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

3.6 FastFreeze function

If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen:

1. Press the FastFreeze button for 2-3

seconds to activate the FastFreeze function 6-24 hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer, the Yellow FastFreeze Indicator Light will illuminate. The compressor will now www.electrolux.com56run continuously, to ensure that the fresh food is frozen as quickly as possible. It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressing the FastFreeze button for 2-3 seconds.

2. Place the food in the freezing

compartment or compartments and leave the FastFreeze function for a further 24 hours.

3. Once the food is completely frozen,

press the FastFreeze button for 2- 3 seconds and the Yellow FastFreeze Indicator Light will go out.

4. Move frozen food from the freezing

compartments into the storing compartments to make room for another freezing.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

4.1 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 FastFreeze function and place the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment. Place the fresh food to be frozen in the top 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. When the freezing process is completed, return to the required temperature (see "FastFreeze Function").

4.2 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 on the higher settings. 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).

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.

5.1 Normal operating sounds

The following sounds are normal during operation:

• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped.

• A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped.

• A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon). ENGLISH 57• A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off.

5.2 Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

5.3 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 hours is shown on the rating plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours no further food to be frozen should be added during this period;

• freeze only 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.

5.4 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.

6. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

6.1 General warnings

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. The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

6.2 Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand- new product, then dried thoroughly. CAUTION! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish. www.electrolux.com586.3 Periodic cleaning CAUTION! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. CAUTION! Take care of not to damage the cooling system. CAUTION! When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories

with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

2. Regularly check the door seals and

wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. If accessible, clean the condenser

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.

6.4 Defrosting of the freezer

CAUTION! 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, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life. About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set a lower temperature, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation. A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out

electrical plug from the wall socket.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in

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

3. Leave the door open and insert the

plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost water. In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry

the interior thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use.

5. Switch on the appliance.

After three hours reload the previously removed food into the freezer compartment.

6.5 Periods of non-operation

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

1. Disconnect the appliance from

ENGLISH 593. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the appliance and all accessories.

4. Leave the door/doors open to

prevent unpleasant smells. WARNING! If you want to keep the appliance switched on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

7.1 What to do if...

Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not operate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not con‐ nected to the mains socket correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Connect a different electri‐ cal appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician. The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup‐ ported properly. Check if the appliance stands stable. Audible or visual alarm is on. The cabinet has been re‐ cently switched on. Refer to "Door Open Alarm"or "High Tempera‐ ture Alarm". The temperature in the ap‐ pliance is too high. Refer to "Door Open Alarm"or "High Tempera‐ ture Alarm". Power indicator light is flashing. An error has occurred in measuring the tempera‐ ture. Contact a qualified electri‐ cian or contact the nearest Authorized Service Centre. The appliance is not work‐ ing properly. Contact a qualified electri‐ cian or contact the nearest Authorized Service Centre. The temperature in the ap‐ pliance is too high. Contact a qualified electri‐ cian or contact the nearest Authorized Service Centre. The compressor operates continually. Temperature is set incor‐ rectly. Refer to "Operation" chap‐ ter. www.electrolux.com60Problem Possible cause Solution Many food products to be frozen were put in at the same time. Wait a few hours and then check the temperature again. The room temperature is too high. Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate. Food products placed in the appliance were too warm. Allow food products to cool to room temperature be‐ fore storing. The door is not closed cor‐ rectly. Refer to "Closing the door". The FastFreeze function is switched on. Refer to "FastFreeze func‐ tion". There is too much frost and ice. The door is not closed cor‐ rectly or the gasket is de‐ formed/dirty. Refer to "Closing the door". The water drainage plug is not correctly positioned. Position the water drain‐ age plug in the correct way. Food products are not wrapped properly. Wrap the food products better. Temperature is set incor‐ rectly. Refer to "Operation" chap‐ ter. The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the FastFreeze, or after changing the tem‐ perature. This is normal, no error has occurred. The compressor starts af‐ ter a period of time. Temperature cannot be set. The FastFreeze function is switched on. Switch off FastFreeze manually, or wait until the function resets automati‐ cally to set the tempera‐ ture. Refer to "FastFreeze function" Door is misaligned or inter‐ feres with ventilation grill. The appliance is not level‐ led. Refer to "Levelling". The temperature in the ap‐ pliance is too low/too high. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. Set a higher/lower temper‐ ature. The door is not closed cor‐ rectly. Refer to "Closing the door". ENGLISH 61Problem Possible cause Solution The food products' temper‐ ature is too high. Let the food products tem‐ perature decrease to room temperature before stor‐ age. Many food products are stored at the same time. Store less food products at the same time. The thickness of the frost is greater than 4-5 mm. Defrost the appliance. The door has been opened often. Open the door only if nec‐ essary. The FastFreeze function is switched on. Refer to "FastFreeze func‐ tion". There is no cold air circula‐ tion in the appliance. Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open the door immediately after closing. Wait a few seconds be‐ tween closing and re-open‐ ing of the door. If the advice does not lead to the desired result, call the nearest Authorized Service Centre.

door gaskets. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated indoors 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 Climate class Ambient temperature ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C www.electrolux.com62Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range. If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

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

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. 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 . 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. 100 mm 15 mm 15 mm

8.4 Door reversibility

WARNING! Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket. CAUTION! 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.

1. Tilt back the appliance carefully so

that the compressor cannot touch the floor.

2. Unscrew both adjustable feet.

3. Unscrew the screws of the door

4. Take off the appliance door by pulling

it slightly downwards. ENGLISH 635. Unscrew the top door hinge pin of the appliance then screw it back on the other side.

7. Remove the lower hinge. Put over

the pin in the direction of the arrow.

8. Unscrew and install the screw on the

9. Install the lower hinge on the

opposite side leaving the position of the door unchanged.

10. Screw in the one screw in the place

set free on the other side as well as the adjustable feet (2 pieces).

11. Remove and install the handle on the

CAUTION! Reposition, 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:

• All screws are tightened.

• The magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet.

• 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 Authorised Service Centre. The Authorised Service specialist will carry out the reversibility of the doors at your cost.

8.5 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.

Height mm 850 Width mm 595 Depth mm 635 Rising time Hours 24 Voltage Volts 230 - 240 Frequency Hz 50 The technical information is situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and in the energy label.

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ENGLISH 6511. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. For Switzerland: Where should you take your old equipment? Anywhere that sells new equipment or hand it in to official SENS collection points or official SENS recycling firms. The list of official SENS collection points can be found at www.erecycling.ch