Electrolux ARCTIS 1050GS8 User's Manual
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1. Turn the temperature con trol knob to a warmer set ting temporaily Please look in the Initial Start Up section Open the door only as long as necessary Press the FROSTMATIC button Press the FROSTMATIC but ton Please look in the Installation Location section Readjust the feet Move the appliance slight ly 19 20 Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal Heavy build up of frost Door seal is not air tight with a hair dryer on a possibly also on the door possibly after reversing cool setting At the same seal the door time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly The compressor does not start immediately after This is normal no error has The compressor starts after changing the temperature occurred a period of time setting Important regularly check on the warning light to ensure that the storage temperature is being maintained Noises during Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances e Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off a click can be heard e Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation you can hear it humming e Bubbling Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes you can hear bubbling or splashing noises Even after the compressor has been switched off this noise can be heard for a short time Regulations Standards Guidelines This2. appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations GSG acci dent prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances VBG 20 and the regulations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers VDE were observed in the manufacture of this appliance The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks C This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines 73 23 EWG dated 19 February 1973 low voltage guidelines 89 336 EWG dated 3 May 1989 including guideline change notice 92 31 EWG EMV guideline 21 22 Technical terminology Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants They have a relatively low boiling point indeed so low that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise Refrigerant Circuit Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant The refriger ant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator a compressor a con denser and pipe work Evaporator The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator Similar to all other liquids refrigerant requires heat to evaporate This heat is removed from the interior of the appliance as a result the interior is cooled The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed in fo
3. ARCTIS 1050 8 GS EHH Table Top Electronic Freezer Operating Instructions I1 Dear customer Before placing your new refrigerator freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully They contain important informa tion for safe use for installation and for care of the appliance Please keep these operating instructions for future reference Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance These operating instructions are for use with several technically com parable models with varying accessories Please observe the notes which apply to your model Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper function ing of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Important Please observe the fol lowing carefully This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applica tions of the appliance appear after this symbol Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible malfunctions by the user in the section What to do if If these instructions should not be sufficient please contact your local Service Force Centre Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes he who think
4. P FUSE The wires in the mains lead are coloured in Z accordance with the 2 z following code 2 Green and Yellow Earth QZ Blue Neutral 2 a Brown Live nds BROWN As the colours of the wires in the mains lead CORD CLAMP of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 1 The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow 2 The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black 3 The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red 4 Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire pre sent and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath Warning A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely Installation Reversing the door AN is Unscrew the door hinge screws K Open the door a little way and take it Fit the door into the upper pin A Screw the hinge pin bracket 1 Unscrew the handle Refit it on the The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side as supplied to the left side if the installation site requires Warning When changing the side at which the door opens the appli ance must not be connected to the mains Remove
5. a high level of environmen tal compatibility which is nevertheless flammable During transportation and installation of the appliance be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become dam aged e f the refrigerant circuit should become damaged avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated Safety of children e Packaging e g wraps polystyrene can be dangerous for children There is a risk of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal Pull out the mains plug cut off the mains cable break or remove spring or bolt Important Safety Instructions catches if fitted By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the appliance when playing there is risk of suffoca tion or get themselves into other dangerous situations e Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household appliances It is therefore important that you ensure adequate super vision and never let children play with the appliance Daily Operation e Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low tempera tures There is a risk of an explosion Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the appliance Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer They can burst when the contents freez
6. airs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound They can be disposed of or burned at an incinerating plant without danger About the materials The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows gt PE lt for polyethylene e g the outer covering and the bags in the interior gt PS lt for polystyrene foam e g the pads which are all free of chloro fluorocarbon The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at a waste paper recycling collection location Disposal of old Appliances A For environmental reasons refrigeration appliances must be disposed of properly This applies to your old appliance and at the end of its service life for your new appliance as well Warning Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable Remove plug from mains sever the power cable remove or destroy any snap or latch closures This ensures that playing children do not lock themselves inside the appliance danger of suffocation or place themselves into other life endangering situations Disposal e The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse e The refrigerant circuit especially the heat exchanger at the back of the appliance must not be damaged e Information concerning collection
7. am immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible Compressor The compressor looks like a small drum It is driven by a built in electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the rear The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant from the evaporator to compress it and to pass it on to the con denser Condenser The condenser normally has the form of a grid The refrigerant com pressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser During this process heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of the condenser The condenser is mounted on the base of the appliance amp g From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the worla s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world AEG Hausger te GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 N rnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Electrolux ple 2003 2222 695 43 02 0603 Subject to change without notice
8. at any time by pressing the FROSTMATIC button Switching off the appliance D E31 2 To switch off the appliance turn the temperature regulator to position 0 If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period Remove all deep frozen packages as well as ice trays Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to posi tion O Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the electricity sup ply Defrost freezer and clean thoroughly see section Cleaning and Care Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours Freezing and storing frozen food You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself Important The temperature in the freezer compartment must be 18 C or cold er before freezing food Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate The freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be frozen within a period of 24 hours If you wish to freeze food several days in a row please observe a maximum capacity of only 2 3 to 3 4 of that on the rating plate The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible Allow warm food to cool down before freezing The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufac turer e Thawed foods which have not been processed fur
9. e high carbonate content drinks can even explode Never store lemonade juices beer wine sparkling wine etc in the freezer Exception high alcohol content spirits can be stored in the freezer Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after removal from the freezer Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food Do not operate any electrical appliances in the freezer e g electric ice cream makers mixers etc Placing frozen goods on the top of the appliance can lead to the accumulation of condensation in the cavity of the storag etray through contact with the cold Electronic components are housed within this cavity If condensation should drip onto these compo nents the appliance could be damaged by a short circuit For this reason do not place frozen goods on top of the appliance Before cleaning the appliance always switch off the appliance and unplug it or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker e When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable In case of malfunction e f a malfunction occurs on the appliance please look first in the What to do if section of these instructions If the information given there does not help please do not perform any further repairs yourself Under no circumstance should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Rep
10. e ete BI 22 A Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance Your safety is of paramount importance If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance Intended use e The freezer is intended for use in the home It is suitable for freezing and storing frozen food as well as for making ice If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incorrectly no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may be caused Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of safety e f you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes other than the freezing or frozen storage of foods the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages which may occur Prior to initial start up Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Important if the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by authorised service or qualified personnel using a special cable of the same type e Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be plugged in In the event of damage please contact your supplier Refrigerant The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with
11. ected to the mains during cleaning Danger of electrical shock Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains or disconnect from the power supply Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner Moisture could accumulate in electrical components danger of electrical shock Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts e The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service Important e Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts e g lemon juice or the juice from orange peel butyric acid cleansers which contain acetic acid Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts Do not use any abrasive cleansers Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke warm water After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry After everything is dry switch to fast freeze After running the appli ance for two or three hours it is ready again for storing frozen food Once the frozen food has been placed in the freezer return the fast freeze button to the off position Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appli ance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner Magnetic door seal After opening and closing the door of your freezer whilst it is in oper ation you will not immediately be able to open the door aga
12. in because a vacuum will have developed inside keeping the door closed until the pressures inside and outside the door have equalised After a few minutes you can easily reopen the door 18 Energy Saving Tips Do not install the appliance near cookers radiators or other sources of warmth High ambient temperatures cause longer more frequent operation of the compressor e Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance Never cover air vent openings Do not place warm foods into the appliance Allow warm foods to cool first Only leave door open as long as necessary Do not set temperature any colder than necessary Check the storage temperature in the freezer on the thermometer Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost The cold in the frozen food will then be used to cool the fridge e Always keep the heat emitting condenser the metal grille on the rear wall of your appliance clean What to do if Correcting Malfunctions AN Please check whether the pilot lights come on the refrigerating unit operates and the internal temperature is being maintained Do not perform any other work on the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case Important Repairs to refrigerators freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers Improper repairs can give rise to signifi cant hazards for the u
13. must be located in a dry atmos phere away from heat sources e g cookers radiators boilers and direct sunlight You should also ensure that air can circulate freely around the back and the top of the cabinet There should be 100mm 4 between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture Alternatively allow 50mm 2 between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture and a gap of 25mm 1 on either side of the appliance Installation Do not obstruct the space underneath The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not touch it DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot or feet at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers Electrical Connection A Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety mea sures not be observed Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate The rating plate is inside on the left 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 GREEN amp YELLOW Important 13 AM
14. n the frozen food Warning Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process Do not use defrosting sprays they can be hazardous to your health and or contain substances that damage plastics Caution Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food Switch on the FROSTMATIC function a few hours before defrosting to make sure frozen food remains sufficiently frozen Remove frozen food wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store it covered in a cool place Switch off the appliance and unplug it or disconnect from the elec tricity supply The bottom drawer serves as a practical con tainer to collect the water from the thawing ice Pull out the drawer and insert the plastic scraper in the special location to act as an extension channel to collect the defrost water Tip To speed up the defrosting process place a pan with warm water in the appliance and close the door Remove pieces of ice that have fallen before they com pletely defrost After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer compartment and interi or fittings see Cleaning and Care section Do not forget to switch the FROSTMATIC function off again Cleaning and Care AN E31 D For hygienic reasons the appliance interior including interior acces sories should be cleaned regularly Warning he appliance may not be conn
15. n the temperature control knob 2 in the direction of 16 C B The green light 1 the amber light 3 and the red light 5 come on and the refrigeration motor starts up When first switching on the appliance the FROSTMATIC fast freeze function will automatically switch on It will remain on for 5 hours and automatically switch off at the end of this time This function can man ually be switched off at any time by pressing the FROSTMATIC button 4 Only when the red light 5 has gone out should you reset the FROST MATIC button 4 the amber light 3 goes out During normal use if the FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually the appliance electronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function after 48 hours The amber light 3 goes out The temperature control knob 2 can be used to set the required stor age temperature 18 C or colder Setting means Off Setting 16 C means highest warmest internal temperature Setting 24 C means lowest coldest internal temperature Recommended control knob setting 18 C Important Regularly check on the warning light 5 to ensure that the required storage temperature is being maintained Following an interruption to the power supply and the subsequent reconnection the FROSTMATIC fast freeze function will automatically switch on It will remain on for 5 hours and automatically switch off at the end of this time This function can manually be switched off
16. nd leave to freeze 2 To loosen the frozen cubes either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under running water for a few seconds Important Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects Use the ice scraper supplied Malfunctions If the electronics in the appliance have detected a fault that prevents the ACTUAL temperature being sensed the warning light in the freezer controls will flash The appliance will continue to function using a backup programme until your local Service Force engineer has repaired the appliance 16 Defrosting E31 5 6 Remove all drawers except the bottom one During use and when the door is opened moisture is deposited as frost inside the appliance particularly on the evaporator This frost must be removed from time to time using the soft plastic scraper supplied Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose The freezer should always be defrosted when the layer of frost has reached a thickness of approx 4 millimetres Defrost should be carried out once a year regardless of the amount of frost that has built up A good time for defrosting is when the appliance is empty or contains only a small amount of food Each temperature rise reduces the keeping qualities of your frozen food Around 12 hours before defrosting your freezer switch over to FROSTMATIC to build up a low temperature reserve i
17. orage of frozen food The lowest drawer has a solid base and can be used for catching some of the melt water when the freezer is being defrosted e Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type as far as possible 4 Once the required storage temperate has been reached press the FROSTMATIC button again The yellow light goes out Tips e The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods freezer bags and polyethylene wraps special cans for frozen goods extra thick aluminium foil e The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap plastic clips rubber bands or tape e Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing air makes it easier for the frozen food to dry out Make flat packages because these freeze more quickly Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste like goods because liquids expand during freezing Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar e The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods e The numbers indicate storage times amp V U v iin 5 in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre treating before freezing The lower value applies to foods with high fat content Preparation of Ice Cubes 01 Fill the ice cube tray 3 4 full with cold water place it in the freezer compartment a
18. plug from the mains beforehand Tilt the appliance slightly towards the rear and prop it securely and remove the hinge pin bracket 1 out downwards Unscrew the upper pin A and screw it into place on the opposite side and close it securely into place on the opposite side using the screws K opposite side after having pushed in the plugs with a punch Cover the holes left open with the plugs con tained in the documentation pack 10 Description of the Appliance View of the appliance GN 1 Drawer for storage and goin freezing fresh food 2 Drawer for storage Cf gt 3 5 O 3 Drawer for storage 4 Drawer for storage 5 Control panel 6 Rating plate BIA The freezer has stops to prevent the drawers from falling out when fully extended To remove the drawers e g for cleaning purposes pull them out as far as the stops lift and extract Prior to Initial Start Up Ex Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up see section Cleaning and Care Operating and indicator panel 46 FROSTMATIC oy oO 1 Pilot light green 2 Temperature control knob and ON OFF switch 3 Fast freeze FROSTMATIC light amber 4 Fast freeze FROSTMATIC button 5 Warning light red The temperat
19. s ecologically acts accordingly Contents Important Safety Instruction llle 4 Disposal ser t 6 Appliance Packaging Information 0 cece eee 6 Disposal of old Appliances lisse 6 Remove transport packaging llle 6 Installation 2e tate ee eee Ceo ee E amer kn is 7 Installation LOCATON eer si ia iai a i aane eee ees 7 Your freezer needs air l l e 7 Electrical Connection osis aahi a a O I 8 Reversing th door ii usis ele i tranan a bead em eR a bra 9 Description of the Appliance 0 cece RR 10 View of the appliance isses ved devi cade ete d wies 10 Prior to Initial Start Up leeeeeeeee IR 10 Operating and indicator panel llle 11 Starting up and temperature regulation sees 12 Switching off the appliance sseeeeeee RR 13 Freezing and storing frozen food 20 c eee ee eee 13 Storage Goods Symbol Freezing Calendar 15 Preparation of Ice Cubes 0 eee 15 Malfunctions oras areira raen eee 15 Defrostihg ee a a a aa 16 Cleaning and Care cose ce cea anie a retra ee ee a a ae 17 Magnetic door seal s55 s ma key a e ec aa e Ri CR Rea 17 Energy Saving TIPS sse hr x Rh RRERR eee ed ees 18 V DEMO PEPPER 18 Correcting Malfunctions 1 2 0 0 cece eee 18 Noises during Operation 0 0c eee eee eee 20 Regulations Standards Guidelines eee eee ees 21 Technical terminology 0 00 ee
20. schedules or locations can be obtained from your local Council or Environmental Health Office Remove transport packaging I1 2 The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance Installation Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated dry room Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by the ambient temperature The appliance should therefore not be exposed to direct sunlight not be installed next to radiators cookers or other sources of heat only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed The climate classification can be found on the serial plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification Climate classification for an ambient temperature of SN 10 to 32 C N 16 to 32 C ST 18 to 38 C T 18 to 43 C If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required in order to pre vent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance Your freezer needs air For correct operation this appliance
21. ser If your appliance needs repairing please contact your specialist dealer or your local Service Force Centre If the freezer system has stopped working and the freezer is full the reserve in the deep frozen food itself will give the food a hold over time of about 25 hours What to do if Symptom Appliance does not work no pilot light is illuminat ed Green light does not light up yellow light lights up when the FROSTMATIC function is activated Yellow light does not light up when the FROSTMATIC function is activated appliance is on Appliance cools too much The freezer temperature is not sufficient red light lights up Unusual noises Possible Cause Appliance is not switched on Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose Fuse has blown or is defec tive Socket is defective Green light faulty Yellow light faulty Temperature is set too cold Temperature is not proper ly adjusted Door was open for an extended period A large quantity of warm food placed in the appli ance within the last 24 hours The appliance is near a heat source Appliance is not level The appliance is touching the wall or other objects Remedy Switch on the appliance Insert mains plug Check fuse replace if nec essary Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electri cian Please inform your local Service Force Centre Please inform your local Service Force Centre
22. ther cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time e Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low tempera tures There is a risk of an explosion Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the freezer Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer They can burst when the contents freeze high carbonate content drinks can even explode Never store lemonade juices beer wine sparkling wine etc in the freezer Freezing and storing frozen food I3 1 Press the FROSTMATIC button for freezing of fresh food The amber light illuminates To utilise the maximum rated freezing capacity switch on the fast freeze switch 24 hours before freezing is due to start the amber light illuminates For smaller amounts the fast freeze switch should be switched on 4 6 hours in advance 2 All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods occurs Caution Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could stick to the food and cause skin abrasions 3 Place the packed food in the drawers Place food to be frozen in the appliance s top drawer 1 Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost Freezer drawers 2 3 and 4 should only be used for st
23. ure control knob 2 which incorporates the appliance s On Off switch The green pilot light 1 which comes on when the appliance is acti vated by turning the thermostat knob 2 beyond the 16 C position In this switch position the refrigerating unit automatically operates by system control The temperature regulator 2 which can be used for continuously variable setting of the most energy saving storage temperature for your frozen food The optimum storage conditions occur at 18 C The FROSTMATIC button 4 with its amber pilot light 3 The amber pilot light comes on when the switch 4 has been operated The refrigerating unit then operates continuously The warning light 5 comes on when the appliance has been started up but the storage temperature has not yet been attained the minimum storage temperature is no longer being maintained fault excessive amounts of fresh food are placed inside or if the appliance door is open for too long Important note if you operate the FROSTMATIC button or adjust the temperature control knob your appliance s refrigeration motor may not start immediately but does after some time This does not mean that your appliance has a fault After adjusting the temperature leave the appliance to set tempera ture and allow 24 hours for the temperature to stabilise before making further changes 12 Starting up and temperature regulation 1 amp 1 Tur
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