Tricity Bendix TB 17 TF User's Manual
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1. CONDENSER COMPRESSOR Defrosting The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided whenever the thickness of frost exceeds 1 4 During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner complete defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to peform this operation when the appliance is empty carry out complete defrosting 1 It is advisable to disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply If the plug is inaccessible turn the thermostat to Stop 2 Remove any stored food wrap in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place 3 Leave the door open 4 To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl of hot not boiling water inside the freezer 5 When defrosting is completed dry the interior thoroughly 6 Turn the thermostat control Super and leave to run for at least 4 hours 7 Replace the previously removed food 8 Return the thermostat control Normal VAN Important A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their safe storage life Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as this could damage the appliance beyond repair Something Not Working If the appl2. adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Maintenance and Cleaning e Before cleaning always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply e When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable Servicing e This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used e Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Service Force Centre At the end of the Appliance Life e When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site e Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed to prevent young children being trapped inside The Appliance and the Environment This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer Avoid damaging the cooling unit The packaging used on this appliance marked with the te symbol is recyclable Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is passed on to any new owner CONTENTS Instructions for the User Guide to use the instruction book Important Safety Instructions Instructions for the User General Information Description of the Appliance main parts Using the Appliance Before Use To Start the Appliance Thermostat Control Freezing Fresh Fo
3. that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 3 44 62 20 13 Germany N rnberg 49 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 39 0 800117511 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 20 78 77 50 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219898 11 Instructions for the Installer Model TB 17 TF Gross capacity 1 50 Net capacity I Width mm Height mm Depth mm Energy consumption kWh day kWh year Energy class according to EU Standards Freezing capacity kg 24h Rising time h Rated power W Weight kg Installing the appliance Transportation unpacking The appliance and the interior fitting are protected for transport e Remove all packaging and any adhesive tape e Any remnants of adhesive can be removed using white spirit e After transportation the appliance must not be switched on for 2 hours This is to allow the refrigerant to settle Cleaning Clean the accessories and the inside of the appliance with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litres of water Rinse and dry thoroughly Do not use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol Location The appliance should be positioned well ventilated dry room Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature 12 The appliance should ther
4. TRICITY BENDIX en OPERATING amp INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREEZER TB 17 TF 1347094 A T 4 4 02 This instruction book contains safety precautions hints information use and helpful hints and tips To ensure you use this appliance effective and safely please read this instruction book carefully before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference The symbols below help you to find things more easily VAN Safety precautions Warnings and Safety information i Hints useful information Environmental information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance Your safety is of paramount importance If you are unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department Prior to installation Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed In the event of damage please contact your retailer Installation This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by a cable available from your local Service Force Centre Any electrical work required to ins
5. alls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacemet of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic e Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom e Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the subject of rental agreements e Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are not marketed by Tricity Bendix The guarantee is in addition to your statutory and legal rights TRICITY BENDIX EUROPEAN GUARANTEE If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications e The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product e The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products e This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user e Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area e The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household e The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure
6. efore not be installed next to radiators cookers or other sources of heat only be installed at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed The climate classification can be found on the serial plate The following temperature is classification table shows which ambient correct for each climate Climate Classification Ambient Temperature SN 10 to 32 C N 16 to 32 C ST 18 to 38 C If installation next to a source of heat is unavoidable the following minimum clearances must be maintained at the sides of the appliance 3 cm 30 cm for electric cookers for oil and coal fired ranges Ventilation Requirements The appliance must have adequate ventilation to ensure correct operation Diagram shows the ventilation requirements when installed A Under a worktop or cupboard The clearance space of 10 cm above the appliance may be reduced to 5 cm providing a clearance space 2 5 cmis left on either side of the appliance B When freestanding Door Reversal If required the opening direction of the door can be changed as follows To reverse the bottom hinge assembly proceed as follows e Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply e Remove the top hinge cover e Unscrew the 2 retaining screws and remove the hinge from the appliance Take the door off e Unscrew the lower hin
7. er 24 hours return the thermostat control to the Normal position The freezer will return to normal storage temperature Place the frozen food in the storing compartment If the thermostat control is left in the Super position the freezer will not be damaged but energy will be wasted Frozen Food Storage When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time we advise you to run your appliance for at least 4 hours with the thermostat control in the Super position before storing frozen food Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is necessary Important Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer Ice lollies if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can cause a low temperature skin burn Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is full Do not open the door Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be re frozen See Hints and Tips Thawing Deep frozen or frozen food prior to being used can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available Small food items may even be cooked from frozen in this case cooking will take lo
8. for any in guarantee service calls Check if the appliance stands stable all four feet should be on the floor In guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown SERVICEQFORCE Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929929 Your call will be routed the Service Force Centre covering your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk For service in the Republic of Ireland contact Tricity Bendix Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Telephone 01 4090752 Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls Customer Care Department For general enquiries concerning your T
9. ge retaining screws and remove the hinge according to the diagram e Fit the lower hinge on the opposite side e Fix the door onto the lower hinge pin e To fit top door hinge remove the plastic blanking plugs carefully and refit them in the holes left by the hinge retaining screws e Refit the top hinge using the 2 retaining screws taking care that the edge of the door is parallel with side of the cabinet e Replace the hinge cover e Remove screw covers if fitted and handle retaining screws Remove blanking plugs on the opposite side e Relocate the handle to the opposite side and refit retaining screws covers if fitted and replace the blanking plugs 2 8 13 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed Electrical Requirements Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the foll
10. iance is not working correctly please carry out the following checks before contacting your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre Problem Possible Cause Solution No power to the No power at the socket appliance There is a power cut The fuse has blown Thermostat control is set at Check there is power at the socket Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights Check the fuse has not blown Check the thermostat The temperature inthe The appliance is located an unsuitable position Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance is too high The thermostat control is set too low appliances operating limits of 16 C to 32 C Check that the thermostat is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions The temperature in the The thermostat control is set too high appliance is too low Excessive frost and The door has been left open has built up Something is obstructing the door The door gasket is dirty Set the thermostat to a lower position Check the door has not been left open Check nothing is preventing the door from closing Check the door gasket is intact and clean The appliance is noisy The appliance is not level If after the above checks your appliance still does not operate correctly contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase
11. k could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality Partially thawed food must not be refrozen it must be consumed within 24 hours Never exceed the storage times indicated by the manufacturer Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as a boiler or radiator Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer Food which is to be frozen when cool should be placed in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly In the Event of a Power Failure If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods keep the door closed If the temperature within your freezer should rise do not refreeze the food without checking its condition The following guidelines should assist you Ice Cream Once thawed should be discarded Fruits amp Vegetables If soft should be cooked and used up Breads amp Cakes Can be refrozen without danger Shellfish Sho
12. nger Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away Alternatively if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen ce To Make Ice Cubes 1 Fill the ice cube tray 3 4 full with cold water place on the freezing shelf and leave to freeze 2 To remove the cubes twist the tray or hold it under running water for a few seconds Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer shelf by using pointed or sharp edged objects G Hints Tips Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your freezer Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it straight away The use of an insulated container is advisable When you arrive home place the frozen food in the freezer immediately Do not push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item Do not store food uncovered Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food salt reduces the storage time Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pac
13. od Frozen Food Storage Thawing Making Ice Cubes Hints and Tips Food Storage Energy Saving Advice In the Event of a Power Failure Maintenance and Cleaning Internal cleaning External cleaning When the appliance is not in use Defrosting Something not Working Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Guarantee Conditions NNNN oa Oo onwon 10 10 11 Instructions for the Installer Technical data Installing the Appliance Transportation Unpacking Location Ventilation Requirements Door Reversal Electrical Connection INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER General information To ensure correct operation the appliance should be located where the ambient temperature is This appliance is designed for freezing and storage of frozen food in a domestic home between 16 32 C Description of the Appliance main parts 2 Q AN Sa 1 Freezing compartment 8 Door gasket 2 Rating Plate 9 Thermostat 3 Storing compartment 10 Condenser 4 Freezing shelf 11 Air circulation 5 Defrost water outlet 12 Compressor 6 Ice tray 13 Spacer 7 Feet Using the Appliance Before Use Remove all packaging and secu
14. owing code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath This appliance complies with the following E E C Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications 14 GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE CORD CLAMP 15 The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries around the world From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000 2002 01 23 Printed by Xerox Hungary Ltd
15. ricity Bendix appliance or for further information on Tricity Bendix products you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows Customer Care Department Tricity Bendix 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 950950 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes 10 Guarantee Conditions We Tricity Bendix undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials the company will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that e The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electrical supply stated on the rating plate e The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions e The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us e All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre e Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged EXCLUSIONS This Guarantee does not cover Damage or c
16. ring tapes Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger Dry thoroughly Do not use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products wax polishes or products containing alcohol c To Start the Appliance 1 Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after installation 2 Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply 3 Turn the thermostat control to Super and leave to run for 4 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside 4 Turn the thermostat control to Normal Thermostat Control The thermostat control situated on the side of the cabinet regulates the temperature inside the freezer Turning the thermostat control clockwise makes the temperature progressively colder Stop Off Normal store Super Freeze Freezing Fresh Food It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer is heated as little as possible CSP To freeze fresh food 1 Turn the thermostat control to Super 6 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer The freezer will now run continuously creating sufficient reserve of the temperature required 2 Place the food on the freezing shelf of the freezer and leave the thermostat control in the position for a further 24 hours 3 Aft
17. tall this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Parts which heat up should not be exposed Whenever possible the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle Child Safety Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product There is a risk of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs It is not intended for commercial or industrial use Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the freezer Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer e Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer e Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns e Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer they can burst when the contents freeze e Manufacturers recommended storage times should be
18. uld be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dishes i e refrigerated and used up casseroles should be Large Pieces of Meat Can be refrozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them Small Joints Should be cooked and can then be refrozen as cooked dishes Chicken Should also be cooked and refrozen as a fresh dish Maintenance amp Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly NEVER use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as these will damage the surface and leave a strong odour External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water Once or twice a year dust the condenser black grille and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption When the Appliance is not in Use When the appliance is not in use for long periods disconnect from the electricity supply empty all foods and clean the appliance leaving the door open to prevent unpleasant smells
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