3HEB9025 - Freezer BALAY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Freezer
Brand	Balay
Model	3HEB9025
Energy Class	E (estimated)
Annual Energy Consumption	approximately 220 kWh
Freezer Capacity	approximately 200 liters
Dimensions (H x W x D)	85 cm x 60 cm x 65 cm (estimated)
Weight	approximately 35 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Temperature Range	-18°C to -24°C (adjustable)
Fast Freeze Function	Yes
Temperature Alarm	Yes
Noise Level	approximately 40 dB(A)
Defrosting Type	Manual
Interior Light	Yes
Door Hinge	Right, reversible
Child Lock	Yes
Refrigerant Type	R600a (isobutane)
Climate Class	SN-T (subnormal to tropical)
Spare Parts Availability	At least 10 years

Frequently Asked Questions - 3HEB9025 BALAY

How do I set the temperature on my Balay 3HEB9025 freezer?

Use the temperature control dial inside the freezer. Turn it to a higher number for colder temperature, typically -18°C is recommended for frozen food.

Why is my freezer making unusual noises?

Normal operation may cause sounds from the compressor, fans, or refrigerant flow. If the noise is loud or persistent, check if the freezer is level and not touching walls or cabinets.

How often should I defrost the freezer?

Defrost when frost build-up exceeds 5 mm. Manual defrosting is required; unplug the freezer, remove food, and let ice melt naturally or use a plastic scraper.

What should I do during a power outage?

Keep the freezer door closed. Food can stay frozen for up to 24 hours in a full freezer. Avoid opening the door unnecessarily.

How do I clean the freezer?

Unplug the freezer, remove food, and wipe interior with a mild detergent and warm water. Dry thoroughly before restarting. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

Why is there frost build-up in my freezer?

Frost build-up is normal in manual defrost freezers. It can increase if the door is left open, seal is damaged, or if warm food is placed inside.

What is the energy consumption of the Balay 3HEB9025?

The estimated annual energy consumption is around 220 kWh, placing it in energy class E. Actual consumption depends on usage and ambient temperature.

How can I reverse the door opening direction?

The door is reversible. You need to unscrew the hinges, swap the door handle to the other side, and reattach the hinges. Refer to the manual for detailed steps.

What is the warranty period for this freezer?

Balay typically offers a 2-year warranty for manufacturing defects. Extended warranty may be available through the retailer.

Where can I find spare parts for my Balay freezer?

Spare parts are available through authorized service centers or online spare parts retailers. Balay guarantees availability for at least 10 years after purchase.

USER MANUAL 3HEB9025 BALAY

The packaging protects your appliance from damaged during transit. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally-friendly manner.

Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.

Disposalofyourold oppliance

Oldappliancesarenotworthlessrubbish! Valuablerawmaterialscanbereclaimed byrecyclingoldappliances.

Thisapplianceislabelledin accordancewithEuropeanDirective 2002/96/EGconcerningused

electricalandelectronicappliances (wasteelectricalandelectronic equipment-WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Warning

Redundantappliances:

1. Pulloutthemainsplug.
2. Cutoff the power cord and discard with themains plug.

Refrigeratorscontainrefrigerantsandthe insulationcontainsgases. Refrigerant and gasesmustbedisposedofproperly. Ensurethattubingoftherefrigerantcircuit isnotdamagedpriortopoperdisposal.

Safetyandwarning information

BeforeyouswitchONthe appliance

Pleasereadtheoperatingandinstallation instructionscarefully.

They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.

Keepalldocumentationforsubsequent useorforthenextowner.

Technicalsafety

- This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally-friendly but flammable R600 are refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of there refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.

Ifdamagehasoccurred

• Keepnakedflamesand/orignition sourcesawayfromtheappliance.
  -Thoroughlyventilatetheroomfor severalminutes.
  –Switchofftheapplianceandpullout themainsplugorswitchoffthefuse.
  -Notifycustomerservice.

Themorerefrigerantanappliance contains, the largertheroommustbe. Leakingrefrigerantcanformaflam-mablegas-airmixtureinroomsswhich aretoosmall.

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Theroommustbeatleast1 m ^3 per8 g ofrefrigerant. The amountofrefrigerant inyourapplianceisindicatedonthe ratingplateinsidetheappliance.

- Onlycustomerservicemaychange the powercordandcarryoutanyother repairs.Improperinstallationsand repairsmayputtheuseratconsiderable risk.

Importantinformationwhen usingtheappliance

• Neveruseelectricalappliancesinside theappliance(e. g. heaters,electricice makers,etc.).Riskofexplosion!
• Neveruseasteamcleanertodefrost or cleantheappliance. Thesteammay penetrateelectricalpartsandcause a short-circuit.

Riskofelectricshock!

• Donotusepointedorsharp-edged implementstoremovefrostorlayers of ice.
  Youcoulddamagetherefrigerant tubing.Leakingrefrigerantmayignite or causeeyeinjuries.
• Donotstoreproductswhichcontain flammablepropellants(e. g. spraycans) orexplosivesubstancesinthe appliance.Explosionhazard!

• Donotstandorsupportyourselfon the base, drawersordoors, etc.

• Beforedefrostingorcleaningthe appliance, switchofftheappliance, pull outthemainsplugorswitchoff the fuse. Pullonthemainsplug, noton thepower cord.

• Bottleswhichcontainahighpercentage ofalcoholmustbesealedandstoredin anuprightposition.
• Keepplasticpartsandthedoorseal freeofoilandgrease. Otherwise, parts anddoorsealwillbecomeporous.
• Nevercoverorblocktheventilation openingsfortheappliance.
• Peoplewhohavelimitedphysical, sensory ormentalabilitiesorinadequate knowledgemustnotusethisappliance unlesstheyaresupervisedorgiven meticulousinstructions.
• Donotstorebottledorcanneddrinks (especiallycarbonateddrinks)inthe freezercompartment.Bottlesandcans mayexplode!
• Neverputfrozenfoodstraightfromthe freezercompartmentintoyourmouth. Riskoflow-temperatureburns!
• Avoidprolongedtouchingoffrozen food,iceortheevaporatorpipes,etc. Riskoflow-temperatureburns!

Childreninthehousehold

• Keepchildrenawayfrompackaging anditsparts.Dangerofsuffocationfrom foldingcartonsandplasticfilm!
• Donotallowchildrentoplaywiththe appliance!
• If the appliance features alock, keep the key out of there a ch of children.

Generalrequirements

Theapplianceissuitable

- forfreezingfood,

- formakingice.

The appliance is designed for domestic use.

The appliance has been interference-suppressed in compliance with EUDirective 89/336/EEC.

Therefrigerantcircuithasbeentestedfor leaks.

Thisproductcomplieswiththerelevant safetyregulationsforelectricalappliances (EN 60335/2/24).

Observeambient temperatureand ventilation

Irrespectiveoftheclimaticclass (see ratingplate), the appliance can be operated at the following ambient temperatures: (Therating plate is located in the chest freezer lid. Fig. 1/10)

ClimaticAmbienttemperature classfrom...to

SN+10 °C to 32 °C

N	+16 °Cto32 °C
ST	+16 °Cto38 °C
T	+16 °Cto43 °C

If the ambient temperature drops below the lower ambient temperature limit, the running time of there refrigerating unit is reduced. As a result, the freezer compartment is not adequately refrigerated. The frozen food may thaw in extreme cases.

Ventilation

Fig. 10

Theairontherearpanelandonthe side panelsoftheapplianceheatsup. The warmairmustbeabletoescape. Otherwise,therefrigeratormustwork harder.Thiswillincreasethepower consumption.Therefore:Nevercover or blockventilationopenings!

Installingtheappliance

Installtheapplianceinadry,well ventilatedroom.Theinstallationlocation shouldneitherbeexposedtodirect sunlightnornearaheatsource,e.g. a cooker,radiator,etc.lfinstallationnext toaheatsourceisunavoidable,use a suitableinsulatingplateorobservethe followingminimumdistancestoaheat source:

3 cmtoelectricorgascookers. 30cmtoanoilorsolid-fuelcooker.

Theflooroftheinstallationlocationmust notgiveway;ifrequired,reinforcefloor.

Alignappliancewithaspiritlevel.

If the floor is uneven, compensate with supports.

The appliance can be transported on its smooth-running rollers. Fig. 4

⚠ Warning!

Ifrequired, secure the appliance to prevent it from rolling away.

If the appliance is placed next to the wall, theremust be a minimum distance of 70 mm between the wall and rear panel or side panels.

Removing the transportation protectiondevices

Removethefourtransportationprotection devices, Fig. 3, which are attached between the chest freezer lid and appliance.

Inserttwoofthesetransportation protectiondevicesintothedesignated holdersatthebackoftheappliance.

This maintainstheiminimumdistance between the appliance and the wall, the chestfreezer lid can be opened correctly and ventilation is guaranteed.

Connecting the appliance

Afterinstallingtheappliance, waitatleast 12 hourbeforeswitchingontheappliance. Duringtransportationtheoilinthe compressormayhaveflowedinto the refrigerationsystem.

Beforeswitchingontheapplianceforthe firsttime,cleantheinterior(see Cleaning).

Thesocketshouldbefreelyaccessible. Connecttheapplianceto220-240 V/50 Hzalternatingcurrentviaacorrectly installedearthedsocket. Thesocketmust befusedwitha10to16Afuse.

Forappliancesoperatedinnon-European countries, the identification plates should be checked whether the electric supply and the current model stated match the vales of themainssupply. Thesespecifications can be found on the rating plate.

Fig. 11

Themainsconnectioncablemaybe replacedbyanelectricianonly.

⚠ Warning!

Neverconnecttheappliancetoelectronic energysaverplugsortopowerinverters whichconvertthedirectcurrentto230 V alternatingcurrent(e.g.solarequipment, powersuppliesonships).

Gettingtoknow your appliance

Pleasefoldouttheillustratedlastpage. Theseoperatinginstructionsreferto severalmodels.

Theillustrationsmaydiffer.

Fig. 1

* notallmodels

1–5Fascia

6Interiorlight *

7Basket *

8Storagedrawer

9Defrostwaterdrainage with drainagestopper

10Ratingplate

11 Loweredgeofcoverframe (stackinglimit)

12Prefreezercompartment *

13Removablepartition *

Fascia

Fig. 2

1"eco"setting

If the appliance is only partially filled (for appliances with partition up to maximum "e" mark on the partition), this setting can be selected to save energy.

2Temperatureselector

Thetemperatureinthefreezer compartmentcanbesetbyturning thetemperatureselectorwithacoin.

Position 1:highesttemperature

Position 6: lowesttemperature

3"alarm"display

Ifthereddisplayislit, this indicates that the temperatures in the appliance are too low.

4On/Offdisplay

Whenthegreendisplayislit, this indicate that the appliance is switched on.

5"super"function

Switchessuperfreezingon andoff. The "super" functionisswitchedon whentheyellowdisplayislit.

Switchingon the appliance

Switchingontheappliance

• Whentheapplianceisconnected, it switchesonandthegreendisplay, Fig. 2/4,islit.
• If the red display is lit, Fig. 2/3, this indicate that the temperature in the appliance is too warm; donotput frozen food in the appliance until the red display goes out.

Selectingthetemperature

Thetemperatureselectorhasbeenset to setting 4atthefactory.

Tochangethesetting, rotatethe temperatureselector. Fig. 2/2

Position 1:highesttemperature

Position 6: lowest temperature

Attention: Temperature changes donot take effect straight away.

Operatingtips

• Whentheapplianceisswitchedon, the temperatureforthefreezer compartmentisautomaticallysetto approx.-18 °Cifnotemperaturehas beeninput.
• Ifthelidcannotbeimmediatelyopened againwhenthechestfreezerisclosed, waittwotothreeminutesuntilthe resultinglowpressurehasequalised.

Warningmessages

Temperaturealarm

If the temperature in the freezer compartment becomes too warm (approx. -9 °C) and the frozen food is at risk, the "alarm" display is lit. Fig. 2/3

Switchingoff and disconnecting the appliance

Switchingofftheappliance

Pulloutthemainsplugorswitchoffthe fuse.

Disconnecting the appliance

If the appliance is not used for a prolonged period:

1. Pulloutthemainsplugorswitchoff the fuse.
2. Defrostandcleantheappliance.
   3.Leavechestfreezerlidopen.

Freezingandstoring frozenfood

Freezingcapacity

Informationaboutthemax.freezing capacitywithin24 hourscanbefound on theratingplate.

Packingfood

1. Placethefoodinthewrapping.
2. Pressoutalltheair.
   3.Sealthewrapping.
   4.Labelthewrappingwiththecontents anddate.

The following products are not suitable for wrapping food:

Wrappingpaper, greaseproofpaper, cellophane, refusebagsandused shoppingbags.

The following products are suitable for wrapping food:

Plasticfilm,polyethyleneblownfilm, aluminiumfoilandfreezertins. Theseproductscanbepurchasedfrom yourdealer.

The following products are suitable for sealing the wrapped food:

Rubberbands, plasticclips, string, cold-resistantadhesivetape. Bagsandpolyethyleneblownfilmcanbe sealedwithafilmsealer.

Freezingfreshfood

Intheprefreezercompartment, Fig. 1/12, freshfoodisfrozenespeciallyquickly and thereforealsogently.Distributethefood overthebottomandalongthesidepanels oftheprefreezercompartment.Already frozenfoodmustnotcomeintocontact withfoodwhichistobefrozen.Ifrequired, restackfrozenfoodinthestoragecompartment.

If more food is frozenthan there is space in the pre-freezer compartment, the left side of the bottom of the storage compartment can be used for freezing.

Fastfreezing

Inordertoretainthevitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour food should be frozen as quickly as possible. Donot exceed themax. freezing capacity. Vitamins, nutritional values, appearance and taste are thereforer retained.

Topreventanundesirabletemperature risewhenplacingfreshfoodinthefreezer compartment,switchonfastfreeze severalhoursbeforehand.

Asarule, 4–6 hoursisadequate.

lfmax.freezingcapacityistobeutilised, 24 hoursarerequired.

Smallerquantitiesoffood(approx. 10% of thefreezingcapacity)canbefrozen withoutfastfreeze.

Toswitchfastfreezeonandoff, press the "super"button.Fig. 2/5

Fastfreezehasstartedwhenthe"super" displayislit.Fig. 2/5

Therefrigeratingunitnowoperates continuously. Thefreezercompartment dropstoalowtemperature.

Storingfood

Glassbottlescontainingliquidswhich mayfreezemustnotbestoredinthe appliance.Bottleswillcrack.

Thebasketsallowtheproducetobe clearlyarranged. Thechestfreezercan alsobeloadedwithoutthebasketsup to thestackinglimit, Fig. 1/11, (lower edgeofthecoverframe). In this case morefrozenfoodcanbestored, the energyconsumptionreducedand, if a faultoccurs, thetemperaturerise delayed.

Attention!

Donotstackfoodabovetheloweredge ofthecoverframe.Fig.1/11

Ensure that the storage temperature is at least -18 °C.

If the temperature in the appliance arises due to a fault or power failure, check whether the produce has started to thaw.

Donotrefreezethawedfood.Exception: If youusethefoodtomakeareadymeal (boilingorfrying),youcanrefreezethis readymeal.

Storageduration

Toretainthequalityofthefrozenfood,do notexceedthepermittedstorageduration at-18 °C.

Fish, coldmeats, ready meals, cakes and pastries

Upto6months

Cheese, poultry, meat

Upto8months

Vegetables, fruit Upto 12 months

Smallbasket

Fig. 9

Forstorageofsmallitemsoffrozenfood.

Ifbasketsaretobeplacedonthebase of theappliance,firstremoveorfoldinthe handles.

Ifrequired, purchasemorebasketsina specialistshop, specifying the appliance designation. Fig. 12

Removablepartition

Fig. 6(somemodelsonly)

The partition prevents food which histobe frozen in the pre-freezer compartment from coming into contact with already frozen food in the storage compartment.

If the partition is pulled out and placed on the bottom of the chest freezer, small item soffrozen food, e.g. strawberries, can be frozen quickly and above all individually. When defrosting the appliance, the partition can be placed under the drain aged to catch the defrost water.

Defrosting

Alayeroffrostonthecontainerwalls impairsrefrigerationofthefrozenfoodand increasespowerconsumption.Remove thelayerofhoarfrostregularly.

Generaltips

- Whenloadingandunloadingthechest freezer,openthelidasbrieflyas possible.

- Donotinstallthechestfreezer in a damproom.Highairhumidity promotesformationoffrost.

- Packfreshfoodasairtightaspossible.

Attention: Donotscrapeoffhoarfrostor icewithaknifeorpointedobject. You coulddamagetherefrigeranttubes. Leakingrefrigerantmayigniteorcause eyeinjuries.

Thawingtheappliance

• Approx.4hoursbeforedefrosting switchonfastfreezetoensurethatthe foodisfrozensolid.
• Then remove frozen food and wrap in sever all layers of newspaper or ablanket and store in a cool location.
• Opentheliidandpulloutthemains plug.
• Pulloutouterdrainagestopper, Fig. 7/1, take flat tray or, if available, appliance partition, Fig. 7/2, out of the appliance, placeunderthedrainage holetocatchthedefrostwater, Fig. 7/3, and pull out the inner drainage stopper, Fig. 7/4.
• Afterdefrosting, cleantheappliance and wipetheinsidedry.
• Closedefrostwaterdrainagewithboth stoppers,insertpartition,connect applianceandputbackfrozenfood.

Defrostingaids

Toacceleratethedefrostingprocess, a plasticspatulacanbeusedtoremove thelayerofice

Warning!

Neveruseelectricappliances, defrosting spraysoranakedflametodefrostthe appliance, suchasheaters, steam cleaningequipment, candlesorpetroleum lamps, etc. Donotplaceapanofhotwaterinthe appliancetoacceleratethedefrosting process.

Cleaningtheappliance

• Itisadvisabletocleanthefreezer compartmentaftereachdefrosting process.
• Pulloutthemainsplugorremove the fuse.
  • Takeoutthefrozenfoodandstore in a collocation.Placetheiceblock (if enclosed)onthefood.
• Cleantheappliancewithlukewarm waterandalittlewashing-upliquid.
  • Aftercleaning:Reconnecttheappliance.
• Occasionallycleantherearofthe appliancewithavacuumcleaneror paintbrushtopreventanincreased powerconsumption.

⚠ Attention

Donotuseabrasiveoracidiccleaning agentsandsolvents.

Cleanthelidsealwithwateronlyanddry thoroughlywithacloth.

Thecleaningwatermustnotgetintothe controlpanelorthelight.

Tipsforsavingenergy

• Install appliance in a cool, dry, well ventilated room! but not indirect sunlight and not near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker, etc.). If required, use an insulating plate.
• Leavewarmfoodtocooldownbefore placingitintheappliance!
• Thawfrozenfoodbyplacingitinthe refrigerator. Thelowtemperatureofthe frozenfoodthencoolsthefoodinthe refrigerator.
• Openappliancelidasbrieflyaspossible!
• Alayerofhoarfrostinthefreezer compartmentwillimpairrefrigeration of thefrozenfoodandincreasepower consumption.Defrosttheappliance if frostforms!
• Occasionallycleantherearofthe appliancewithavacuumcleaneror paintbrushtopreventanincreased powerconsumption.
• Ifonlyaveragequantitiesoffood (approx.40%–60%ofthemaximum freezingcapacity)arefrozen, thefood canbeplacedintheappliance6 hours afterfastfreezewasswitchedonand thenfastfreezecanbeswitchedoff.
• If the appliance is only partially loaded (for appliances with partition no higher than "e" mark on the partition), load with food which uses the "eco" setting.

Operatingnoises

Normalnoises

Humming-refrigeratingunitisrunning.

Bubbling, gurgling or whirring noises—refrigerantisflowing through the tubing.

Clicking-motorisswitchingonoroff.

Preventingnoises

Theapplianceisnotlevel

Please align the appliance with as spirit level. If the floor is uneven, compensate with supports.

The appliance is not free-standing

Pleasemovetheapplianceawayfrom adjacentunitsorappliances.

Basketsorpartitionpanelwobble or stick

Pleasechecktheremovablepartsand, if required,reinsertthem.

Receptaclesaretouchingeachother

Movethereceptaclesslightlyawayfrom eachother.

Eliminatingminorfaultsyourself

Beforeyoucallcustomerservice:

Please check whether you can eliminate the faulty yourself based on the following information.

Customerservicewillchargeyouforadvice, eveniftheapplianceisstillunder guarantee!

Fault	PossiblecauseRemedialaction
Temperaturediffers greatlyfromtheset value.		Insomecasesitisadequatetoswitchoff the appliancefor5 minutes.Ifthetemperatureistoohigh,waitafew hoursandcheckwhetherthetemperature hasapproachedthesetvalue.Ifthetemperatureistoolow,checkthe temperatureagainthenextday.
Interiorlightdoesnot function.	Thebulbisdefective.Replacebulb	1.Pulloutthemainsplugordisconnect the fuse.2.Removebulbcover,Fig. 8.3.Changethebulb(replacementbulb,220–240 Va.c., E14 bulbholder,seedefectivebulbfor wattage).
Therefrigeratingunit is switchingonmore frequentlyandforlonger.	Thechestfreezerlid is openedfrequently.Theventilationopenings havebeencovered.Fig. 10	Donotopenlidunnecessarily.Removeobstacles.
“alarm”display, Fig. 2/3,islit.(It is too warminside the appliance)Fault	Thechestfreezerlid is openedfrequently.Alotoffoodwasplaced in thefreezer.Theventilationopenings havebeencovered.Applianceissituatednear aheatsource	Donotopenlidunnecessarily.SwitchonSupercoolingbeforeplacingfood inthefreezer.Removeobstacles.Observetheminimumdistanceoruse insulatingplate.RemedialactionPossiblecause
Greenindicatorlight, Fig. 2/4,isnotlit.	Appliancehasbeen switchedoff.	Connectmainsplug.
	Powerfailure;thefusehas beenswitchedoff;the mainsplughasnotbeen insertedproperly.	Checkwhetherthepowerison,checkthe fuses.
Thickerfrostalong the upperedgeof the appliance.	Defrostwaterstoppers not fittedcorrectly.	Correctlyinsertdefrostwaterstopperson thebaseoftheapplianceandonthefront of theappliance.
	Transportationprotection deviceswerenotremoved.	Removeallfourtransportationprotection devices,Fig. 3(seelnstallingthe appliance).
	Thechestfreezerlid is openedfrequently.	Donotopenlidunnecessarily.

Customerservice

Pleasecheckyourtelephonebookorthe customer-servicelistforyournearest customer-servicefacility.When contactingcustomerservice,please ALWAYSquotetheproductnumber (E-number)andproductionnumber (FD-number)ofyourappliance.

Thesenumberscanbefoundonthe ratingplate.Fig. 10

Topreventunnecessarycall-outs, please assistcustomerservicebyquotingthe productandproductionnumbers.This willsaveyouadditionalcosts.

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GTM12../GT12M.. 3HEB9015

GTM26../GT26M.. GT26E../GTE26..
GTM30../GT30M.. GTE30../GT30E.. 3HEB9035

GTE20../GT20E.. GTM20../GT20M.. 3HEB9025

GTE38../GT38E.. GTM38../GT38M..

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