Electrolux FE407 User's Manual
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1. necessary to change the fuse in a non rewireable plug the fuse cover must be replaced If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers are available from your nearest customer service centre It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the coloured insert or as embossed in words on the base of the plug IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured green or coloured green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The appliance must be protected by a 13 A ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse if a 13 A BS 1363 plug or a non rewireable plug is used or if any other type of plug is used by a 15 A fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board Note If it becomes necessary to replace the supply cord2. Street Dukinfield Manchester SK16 4RN Electrolux Service 2nd Floor 7 Bridge House Courtenay Street Newton Abbot TQ12 2QS Electrolux Service 1 Malthouse Lane Norwich Norfolk Electrolux Service Suite 3 Windrush Court 56A High Street Witney OX8 6BL Electrolux Service Limberline Road Hilsea Portsmouth PO3 5JJ Electrolux Service Slaidbum Crescent Fylde Road Industrial Est Southport PR9 9YF Electrolux Service 61 63 High Street Tonbridge TN10 3RY The responsibility for service is maintained at a local level and therefore any problems related to service should be addressed to the Customer Service Centre in your area Telephone lines are busy at peak periods i e Monday morning In the event of continued problems at a local level you may contact the Customer Care Centre as detailed Tricity Bendix Service PO Box 12 Portsmouth PO3 5JJ Tel 0705 664466 March 1988 01 10 Guarantee This Guarantee is offered to you as an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Tricity products are carefully designed manufactured tested and inspected and in consequence we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in material or workmanship within one year of delivery to the original purchaser free of charge The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from neglect misuse or accident The interior lightbulb and glassware where fitted are also excluded from the guarantee There
3. are certain conditions which may invalidate this guarantee a Itis dependent upon the appliance being correctly installed and used in accordance with the Company s instructions under normal domestic conditions within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland b Service under the guarantee must be carried out by an Electrolux service representative or authorised agent c The guarantee may be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modification of the appliance Proof of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is provided Addresses or telephone numbers for service requests are detailed on the list headed Customer Service Centres We must point out that this guarantee does not cover liability far loss of food or other contents 11 Tricity Domestic Appliances Limited Angel Road Edmonton London N18 3HL 82202001 4 00 00
4. atime when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows 1 Take out the frozen food Switch the appliance off at the electricity supply and leave the door open 2 Ideally the food should be put into another freezer or refrigerator If this is not possible wrap it in a compact block first in several sheets of newspaper or large towels then in a thick rug or blanket Keep it in a cool place 3 Make sure the bottom plastic container where supplied is in position to catch falling frost and defrost water 4 Scrape away as much frost as possible Thawing of the remainder can be accelerated by placing bowls of hot water on the shelves inside the cabinet As the solid frost loosens prise it away with a wooden or plastic scraper When defrosting is complete empty the container where supplied Wipe over the cabinet and the door with bicarbonate of soda and water and dry thoroughly as described under Before Use 5 When the cabinet is completely dry and clean close the door switch on the electricity supply then switch on fast freeze and run for 30 minutes before reloading with frozen foods Switch off fast freeze after approximately 3 hours IMPORTANT NOTE Provided our recommendations for the periodical removal of frost and food wrapping are followed the defrosting should be completed within 2 hours If the frozen food has been wrapped during defrosting as described above it can be replaced in the freezer If for any reaso
5. not stand on the electrical supply cable O Tricity domestic freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only Many parts at the back of this appliance heat up and should not be exposed Always position the back of the appliance close to but not touching a wall ensuring that there is adequate ventilation Failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss See installation instructions O Before defrosting cleaning or maintenance work is carried out be sure to switch off the appliance and unplug it The aluminium lining or refrigerated shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes If these are punctured this would cause substantial damage to the appliance and result in food loss DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice Under no circumstances should solid ice be forced off the lining Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance See defrost instructions The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on to allow the refrigerant to settle This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has thawed out Food manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the container which may
6. 13305081 0626 65909 0603 667017 0993 4411 0705 667411 0704 29221 0732 357722 iance requiring service this can be obtained by calling the nearest Customer Service Centre on the number e areas are defined by Postcode for easy reference Electrolux Service 8 Cornhill Arcade Cornhill Drive Aberdeen AB2 5UT Electrolux Service Hippodrome House Birchett Road Aldershot GU11 1LU Electrolux Service Unit C3 Edenderry Ind Estate 326 Crumlin Road Belfast Electrolux Service Lammermoor Avenue Great Barr Birmingham B43 6ET Electrolux Service 31 Bristol Gardens Kemptown Brighton BN2 5JR Electrolux Service 3 Waring House Redcliffe Hill Bristol BS1 6TB Electrolux Service 2 4 Sandhurst Kings Road Canvey Island SS8 OQY Electrolux Service Guardian Industrial Estate Clydesmuir Road Tremorfa Cardiff CF2 2QS Electrolux Service 4Lochrin Place Tolicross Edinburgh EH3 9QY Electrolux Service Suite 3 Saltwell House Lobley Hill Road Gateshead NE8 40D Electrolux Service 20 Cunningham Road Clyde Estate Rutherglen Glasgow G73 1PP Electrolux Service 70 Cross Gates Road Leeds LS15 7NN Electrolux Service 10 12 Buckminster Road Leicester LE3 9AR Electrolux Service Angel Road Edmonton London N183HL Electrolux Service 127 Croydon Road Beckenham Kent Electrolux Service 842 Coronation Road Park Royal London NW10 Electrolux Service 101 Oakley Road Luton LU4 9QQ Electrolux Service Ashton
7. TE The rating plate is situated near the base of the cabinet It gives the MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER which should be quoted in any communication MAKE AND MODEL No SERIAL No DATE OF PURCHASE Note In the case of power failure keep the door closed Due to thickness of insulation it will take considerable time for the food in the freezer compartment to thaw particularly if the cabinet is full Provided the fault does not exceed 5 6 hours or does not occur frequently there should be no marked deterioration in the quality of food THIS APPLIANCE COMPLIES WITH THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REQUIREMENTS OF EEC DIRECTIVE 82 499 EEC HELP US TO HELP YOU Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning 1 SERVICE In the event of your appliance requiring service Tricity Bendix Domestic Appliances have an arrangement with Electrolux Group Service Before calling out an Engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Service Check and have the model number and purchase date to hand The telephone number and address for service is detailed on the list headed Customer Service Centres PLEASE NOTE that all enquiries concerning service should be addressed to your local Customer Service Centre CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES concerning your Tricity or Bendix appliance or further information on Cookers Microwaves Refrigeration or Home Laundry equipment you are
8. Using your Electronic Freezer IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings Please ensure that you have read the whole instruction book before using the appliance These warnings are provided in the interest of safety You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance O This product is designed for Domestic use only and should be operated by Adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person This product should be serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine Tricity spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning O Itis dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does
9. cause it to explode resulting in damage to the appliance O Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer INSTALLATION This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures between 10 C and 32 C It should be located in a dry atmosphere out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature e g not next to a cooker or other sources of direct heat or in a very cold room e g an outhouse where the temperature may fall below 10 C 50 F A tubular spacer s is provided to be fitted in the cup s at the rear of the appliance to ensure that there is sufficient space between appliance and wall for correct air circulation A clear space of at least 50 mm must be left above the appliance and care should be taken to ensure that ventilation under the appliance is not impeded e g by deep pile carpets etc This appliance must be level when installed Adjustable feet are provided on certain models to accommodate uneven floors Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate This is located near the base of the cabinet WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If this appliance is fitted with a non rewireable plug for which your socket is unsuitable the plug should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted The removed plug should be disposed of as insertion of the plug into a 13 A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard If it is
10. fails to operate i e the green indicator light or clock or temperature display goes out or the temperature of the stored food rises then proceed as follows a ensure that the freezer is connected to the electricity supply and is switched ON b see the house fuses are intact this may be checked by plugging another electrical appliance into the same socket outlet If a fused plug is being used the internal fuse may have blown replace with the correct fuse for the circuit see Installation Use only certified fuses of reputable make and do not attempt repairs with fuse wire If the appliance still does not operate contact your nearest Customer Service Centre c if the green indicator light remains on but clock and display go out check if the appliance is still freezing by feeling the refrigerated shelf If the appliance is still operating this is a signal fault only not food critical and service assistance can be sought as convenient 2 Ifthe red light flashes on the traffic light temperature display without explanation check whether the appliance is still freezing If not treat as for power failure and call your nearest Customer Service Centre When calling tell us your name address with postcode telephone number and what appears to be wrong also the model number and serial number of your refrigerator as shown on the rating plate and date of purchase For future reference we suggest you record these details below RATING PLA
11. invited to contact our Customer Relations Department We have full trained Home Economists and Advisors just a telephone call away who can provide product information and brochures Do not hesitate to contact us by letter of telephone as follows Tricity Customer Relations Department Tricity Domestic Appliances Limited Angel Road Edmonton London N18 3HL Tel 01 807 3030 CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES In the event of your domestic given below TI ABERDEEN IV KW AB DD PH ALDERSHOT RG GU KT RH BELFAST BT BIRMINGHAM CV DY WR B WV TF ST WS BRIGHTON BN BRISTOL BS BA SN CANVEY ISLAND RM CM SS CO IG CARDIFF SA LD HR NP CF EDINBURGH KY EH TD GATESHEAD NE CA DL TS DH SR GLASGOW a KA ML PA FK LEEDS DN HU YO HG WF LS S HX HD BD LEICESTER LE DE NG LN LONDON NORTH EC WC NW E LONDON SOUTH SW SE SM CR BR LONDON WEST HA WD UB TW LUTON LU MK SG CB AL MANCHESTER BL OL BB M NEWTON ABBOT TR PL TQ EX TA NORWICH PE NR IP OXFORD GL OX NN HP SL PORTSMOUTH BH SP DT PO SO SOUTHPORT CW CH LL SY LA WA WN PR FY L TONBRIDGE TN DA ME CT 0224 696569 0252 24505 0232 740296 0213587076 0273 694341 0272211876 0268 694144 0222460131 031 229 1232 091 460 0440 041 647 4381 0532 608511 0533515131 01884 2284 016589069 019659699 0582 575966 06
12. n food manufacturer is maintained the following should be remembered Packets should be placed in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase and it is advisable to mark the packets with the date If there are instructions on the packet carefully follow these regarding storage times The storage life of frozen foods vary and you should not exceed the recommended storage times The instructions regarding care of frozen food should be followed when defrosting the food freezer see Complete Defrosting WARNING 1 Donotplace sealed containers of carbonated liquids fizzy drinks etc into the freezer 2 Allow water ices and ice lollies to warm up slightly after taking them from the freezer Eating them straight from the freezer can cause low temperature skin abrasions IMPORTANT If a substantial temperature rise occurs in the frozen foods a during defrosting b due to non compliance with the manufacturer s instructions c due to factors such as electric power failures or faults the storage life may be reduced and the storage times stated may not then apply FREEZING FOOD The Tricity Home Freezing Booklet gives full details of preparation of fresh food for freezing The maximum quantity of food which should be frozen in 24 hours is 9 kg 20 Ib FAST FREEZE COMPARTMENT The top shelf of the appliance is designed to operate as a fast freeze compartment The refrigerated shelf provides the cooling place food t
13. n lights should be illuminated and the number may change periodically as the thermostatic control of the freezer operates or if the door is opened and closed If the freezer is run colder more green lights will be extinguished If only the yellow lights are on the freezer is operating colder than necessary unless used as explained under fast freeze procedure After prolonged fast freezing it may be possible that all indicator lights are extinguished If this occurs the fast freeze switch should be turned off FAST FREEZE SWITCH Operating this switch will cause the freezer to run continuously Do not leave the switch in this position unnecessarily otherwise power consumption may be excessive The amber light will warn you that this switch is in operation DOOR WARNING SIGNAL LIGHT If the cabinet door is left open for more than approximately 90 seconds you will hear a warning bleep and a red warning indicator will flash Close the door and these will stop FROZEN FOOD STORAGE Prepacked commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer s instructions for a 3 star frozen food storage compartment which for long term storage is generally up to three months A handy general guide is printed on the top panel of the freezer interior door The non refrigerated shelf and basket may be removed to enable larger items to be stored HINTS ON FROZEN FOOD STORAGE To ensure that the high quality achieved by the froze
14. n the defrosting process has taken longer than 2 hours the outside of the frozen foods may have begun to soften but provided the foods have not completely thawed they will refreeze satisfactorily Repeated rises in temperature may cause slight deterioration in quality CLEANING The interior of the freezer should be cleaned occasionally following the instructions given under Before Use The outside of the cabinet should be wiped clean with a damp cloth Stubborn marks may be removed with anon scratch cream cleanser Wipe dry with a soft cloth CLOCK ADJUSTMENT Simply press fast or slow advance buttons until correct time is indicated Please note that the clock will need resetting if disconnected from mains or after power failure Slow advance AM PM indicator Quartz accuracy 12 hr clock Fastadvance SERVICE CHECK If the appliance is noisy 1 Ensure that the appliance compressor unit has not been pushed against the wall or that any foreign objects are resting against the compressor unit at the base of the appliance 2 Check that the appliance is level see Installation section 3 Ensure that the tubes at the back of the appliance are not vibrating against the cabinet or any other part If this is so they should be eased away gently 4 The liquid refrigerant sometimes causes a very faint bubbling sound This is quite normal in an appliance of this type If appliance fails to operate 1 If the appliance
15. o be frozen evenly with as much contact with the shelf as possible FAST FREEZE PROCEDURE Before Freezing Pre cool the freezer by switching on the fast freeze approximately 6 hours prior to freezing This procedure need not be followed for small occasional items Note 1 Do not freeze food in the baskets or in unnecessary containers as best results are obtained if food to be frozen is placed in direct contact with a refrigerated shelf 2 Donotload the cabinet when the red light or lights are on although intermittent operation of the red light can be ignored during early stages of freezing AFTER FREEZING After 24 hours the food will be fully frozen Turn off the fast freeze switch If required the food may be re distributed to allow for further freezing loads REMOVAL OF FROST As times goes on frost will form on the refrigerated shelves or wails in the freezer cabinet Whenever the door of the freezer is opened moisture from the air enters the cabinet and frost forms inside so do not leave the door open unnecessarily This frost should be scraped away periodically using a wooden or plastic scraper or a stiff bristle brush Never use metal or sharp instruments or the interior surfaces of the freezer may be damaged COMPLETE DEFROSTING Complete defrosting will in the course of time become necessary This should be carried out if the frost build up cannot all be scraped away or if it begins to interfere with the food storage Choose
16. on With different installations and weather conditions you may need to adjust this setting The freezer temperature is shown by the LED Traffic light display and adjustments to the freezer temperature will be shown as explained under temperature indicators OPERATION Your freezer is fitted with its own thermostat and control dial mounted on a top console with electronic temperature indication and the controls concealed behind a translucent flap Ensure the appliance is switched on at the electricity supply point and set the control to the recommended setting Switch the appliance on at the console switch when the following lights should illuminate All temperature indicators 2 yellow 5 green 2 reds The top red indicator should flash The clock will illuminate The green indicator in the on off switch Door warning light AM PMindicator Clock advance buttons Fast Freeze switch Temperature indication lights Freezer thermostat control Mains on off switch TEMPERATURE INDICATORS These are intended to be read in a similar manner to a thermometer Taking the yellow lights as very cold and the red lights as too warm the temperature is read at the point the lights extinguish The red lights indicate that safe long term storage temperatures are being exceeded If the top red light flashes you should take some action unless this has followed door opening or freezing load activity During normal operation between 1 5 gree
17. the cable clamp should be tightened so as to retain the new cord The cable clamp is reversible to accommodate variations in diameter of cord We recommend that the installation be checked by a qualified electrician who can ensure that the appliance is operating satisfactorily and that it has not been damaged in transit 2 BEFORE USE Wash the interior of the appliance using a solution of 5ml 1 teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to each 500ml 1 pint of warm water and dry thoroughly with a clean dry cloth Do not use detergents or soap as they leave a trace of odour Do not use abrasive cleaning powders on any part of the appliance as they may affect the finish Please ensure packing spacers are removed from the door and that any protective film or packaging has been removed from the appliance before switching on CHANGING OVER THE DOOR HINGING All models permit left hand door hinging to suit location and to provide the facility to have side by side appliances with door opening in a wardrobe effect Refer to separate instructions Decor panels are available on all models your dealer will advise FROZEN FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT Freezer FE407 3 6 cu ft 102 litres CONTROL DIAL The freezer is designed to provide a storage temperature of 18 C or colder This will normally be achieved with a setting of 3 The freezer operates between settings 1 6 the higher the number the colder the temperature is the off positi
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