Electrolux RJPK1824 user manual What to do if…, Defrosting the freezer, Periods of non-operation

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Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment.

Important! Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1.Switch off the appliance.

2.Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.

3.Leave the door open.

4.When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug.

5.Switch on the appliance.

6.Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maxi- mum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting.

7.Reload the previously removed food into the com- partment.

Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

1.disconnect the appliance from electricity supply

2.remove all food

3.defrost and clean the appliance and all accesso- ries

4.leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.

Important! If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

What to do if…

Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.

Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem

The appliance is noisy

The appliance does not oper- ate. The lamp does not oper- ate.

The lamp does not work.

The compressor operates continually.

Possible cause

The appliance is not supported prop- erly

The appliance is switched off.

The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly.

The appliance has no power. There is no voltage in the mains socket.

The lamp is in stand-by.

The lamp is defective.

The temperature is not set correctly.

The door is not closed correctly.

Solution

Check if the appliance stands stable (all the four feet should be on the floor)

Switch on the appliance.

Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly.

Connect a different electrical appli- ance to the mains socket.

Contact a qualified electrician.

Close and open the door.

Refer to "Replacing the lamp".

Set a higher temperature.

Refer to "Closing the door".

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Contents Fridge Freezer Safety information ContentsDaily Use Care and cleaningInstallation ServiceFirst use OperationDaily use Helpful hints and tips Defrosting of the refrigerator Care and cleaningPeriodic cleaning Hints for storage of frozen foodDefrosting the freezer What to do if…Periods of non-operation Replacing the lamp Problem Possible cause SolutionPositioning Technical dataInstallation Closing the doorLocation LevellingDoor reversibility If foreseen Electrical connection Environmental concernsPage Page Page 200384273-00-25022011