Electrolux CF 376 User's Manual
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1. 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 These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance as your safety is of paramount importance e Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out e Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment e ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer e Do not remove items from the freezer compartment 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 compartment they can burst when the contents freeze e Manufacturers recommended storage times should be 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 Co2. Freezing capacity kg 24h 13 Hold over time hours 18 Rated power W 60 Installation Positioning e Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface resting on all four wheels Use a wooden block or similar object to compensate for any bumps holes in the floor s surface e The room should be dry and adequately ventilated e f the room temperature exceeds 32 C or falls below freezing point the freezer will not function as it should e Do not place the freezer close to sources of heat radiators chimneys etc and do not place the freezer in direct sunlight e f the freezer has been handled standing on end it should be allowed to stand in the normal position for about 12 hours before switching it on e Ensure that the appliance is installed where it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown min 5 cm AAEN 0 min 2 cm Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this AN 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 13amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse m
3. away Alternatively if the food is uncooked and has not been completey defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen i Hints amp Tips Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing When the compressor is on the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts in and out 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 pack could indicate that the product has not been kept
4. INSTRUCTION BOOK CHEST FREEZER Leele CF 376 1265128 820 41 69 43 Z Important Safety Information 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 e This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it e t is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way e 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 Expert Appliance Care e Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person e 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 e 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 e Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product e There is a risk of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children During Use e This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs It is not intended for commercial or industrial use
5. 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 lid open for long periods or opening the lid 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 lid from closing properly e In the Event of a Power Failure If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods keep the lid 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 Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dis
6. d 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 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried A out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5ml 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 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 lid open to prevent unpleasant smells Something not Working If the appliance is not working correctly please carry out the following checks before calling out an engineer SYMPTOM SOLUTION No power to the appliance e Check there is power at the socket e Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights Check the mains fuse has not blown The temperature in the freezer is too high Check the thermostat is turned to the correct setting relevant to ambient conditions Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance s operating
7. freezer and leave the thermostat at 7 for a further 24 hours 3 After 24 hours return the thermostat to the normal setting If you forget to turn the thermostat control knob back 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 2 hours before storing frozen food Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer Do not open the lid frequently or leave it open longer than is necessary A N 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 do not open the lid The food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is full Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be re frozen See Hints and Tips Thawing 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 longer Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown
8. hes i e casseroles should be refrigerated and used up Can be refrozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them Large Pieces of Meat Should be cooked and can then be refrozen as cooked dishes Small Joints Chicken Should also be cooked and refrozen as a fresh dish 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 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 perform this operation when the appliance is empty Ee To 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 O 2 Remove any stored food wrap in several layers of newspaper and store in a cool place 3 Leave the lid open 4 To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl of hot not boiling water inside the freezer and close the lid 5 When defrosting is completed dry the interior thoroughly 6 Turn the thermostat control back to a medium setting between 3 4 and leave to run for at least 2 hours 7 Replace the previously removed food AN Important A temperature rise of the frozen foo
9. limits of 10 32 C The freezer lid will not open Has the lid just been opened If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature control See Temperature Control Excessive frost and ice has built up Check that the lid is closed Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and or the lid is frequently opened Check that air ventilation is not obstructed Ensure the lid has not been left open Check that nothing is preventing the lid from closing Is the lid gasket intact and clean Has advised periodic cleaning been carried out If after all these checks your appliance still does not operate correctly contact Expert Appliance Care Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in guarantee service calls 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 Service and Spare Parts If you require further information regarding the appliance the terms and conditions of the guarantee or wish to call out engineer please contact Expert Appliance Care by telephoning 0870 9099100 Technical Specifications Model CF 376 Volume gross litres 105 Volume net litres 102 Height without with roller cm 85 5 86 1 Width cm 59 Depth cm 55 Weight kg 33 Energy consumpt 24h kWh 0 66
10. ntact Expert Appliance Care 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 Instructions for the User Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Operation Before use Starting the Appliance Thermostat Control Opening Closing the Lid Freezing Fresh Food Frozen Food Storage Thawing Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds Food Storage Energy Saving Advice In the Event of a Power Failure Defrosting Maintenance and Cleaning Internal Cleaning External Cleaning When the Appliance is not in Use Something not Working Service and Spare Parts Contents ann oa oa ol Oo oO OD OD Instructions for the installer Technical specifications 10 Installation Positioning 10 Electrical Connections 11 Description of the Appliance A Freezer calendar recommended storage times for frozen foods B Freezer controls C Frozen food storage and freezing fresh foods Operation Before Use Remove all packaging and securing tapes Wash inside the appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of soda 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger Dry thoroughly Starting the Appliance Insert the plug into the wall socket The green pilot light will illuminate to show that the appliance is
11. switched on Temperature Control The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat situated on the lower front of the cabinet To operate the freezer proceed as follows Turn the thermostat control beyond the O position When you first start the freezer we suggest that you turn the thermostat to a medium setting ie 3 4 O Off 1 Lowest setting minimum cold 7 Highest setting maximum cold fast freeze Allow the freezer to run for several hours before placing food inside Do not fill the freezer to more than 5mm below the top edge Opening Closing the Lid The lid ts fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to prevent moisture entering the freezer increasing the amount of frost formed When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer becomes slightly warmer and expands When the lid is closed again the air is cooled immediately This may lead to the creation of a vacuum which makes it hard to open the lid again immediately This is quite normal Wait for a few minues until the vacuum has subsided and then open gently Never use excessive force on the handle 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 S If more than 3 4kg of food is to be frozen 1 Turn the thermostat to the coldest setting 7 6 24 hours before placing the food in the freezer 2 Place the food in the
12. ust be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following 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 m or coloured green and yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N 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 GREEN amp YELLOW CORD CLAMP
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