Electrolux Chest freezers manual Daily Operation, Case of malfunction

Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor.

In order to guarantee sufficient ventilation, do not cover or obstruct the sides and base of the appliance.

Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool first.

Do not leave the lid open any longer than necessary.

Do not set the temperature colder than necessary.

Place frozen goods into the refrigerator for thawing. Cold from frozen goods is thus used for cooling in the refrigerator.

What to do if ...

Correcting Malfunctions

Energy Saving Tips

Φ Defrost the freezer compartment (see section: "Defrosting").

Φ Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.

Φ After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.

Attention! Reinsert the plug of the defrost water outlet at the base of the freezer after cleaning.

Φ After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

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A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify yourself using the following instructions.

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.

Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or your Local Service Force Centre.

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Before disposing of old appliances make them unusable. Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch closures. This eliminates the danger of playing children locking themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation) or place themselves into other life-endangering situations.

Children often do not recognise the dangers involved with household appliances. Please provide for the necessary supervision and do not allow children to play with the appliance!

Daily Operation

Containers with flammable gases or fluids can develop leaks through contact with the cold, they may even explode. Do not store containers with flammable substances, such as aerosol cans, refill cartridges for cigarette lighters etc. in the freezer.

Bottles and cans may not be placed in the freezer compartment. They can burst when the contents freeze - or even explode if the contents contain carbonic acid Never place sodas, juices, beer, wine, champagne etc. into the freezer compartment. Exception: Spirits with high alcohol content may be stored in the freezer compartment.

Do not place ice cream or ice cubes directly from the freezer compartment into the mouth. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury.

Never touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.

Do not operate any electrical appliances in the freezer (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).

Before cleaning the appliance always disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.

When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

In case of malfunction

If 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.

This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine 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 serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.

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