Electrolux Chest freezers manual Frozen Storage, Defrosting, Installation Location

Frozen Storage

Attention! Before filling the freezer for the first time with previously frozen goods, the necessary storage temperature of -18 °C must have been attained.

Load freezer only with packaged frozen goods, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods can occur.

Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods.

Store ice cream and fatty foods in the lower area of the freezer (near to the bottom).

Defrosting

Whilst in operation and when the lid is opened, the moisture inside the freezer forms hoar frost. Remove this hoar frost from time to time with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a spatula. Do not under any circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.

Defrost the freezer when the layer of hoar frost has become 4 mm thick.

Models with a low frost system do not need to be defrosted as often, as in the case of these appliances ice and hoar frost take longer to build up in the freezer. The minimum frost system is maintenance free throughout the entire service life of the appliance.

A convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is empty, or only minimally loaded.

Warning!

Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the exception of those recommended in these operating instructions.

Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be a health hazard and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.

Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands Hands can freeze to the goods, and cause low temperature skin burns.

ΦRemove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover them and store them in a cool place, e.g. in a refrigerator.

ΦRemove the mains plug or disconnect from the electricity supply.

ΦRemove the interior accessories (baskets, etc.).

Installation

Installation Location

The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room on a firm and level surface.

Warning! The appliance may not be exposed to spray or water splashes. There is a danger of electrical shock!

Energy use 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 is stipulated on the serial plate which can be found on the inner side of the lid. 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

The freezer needs air.

The side walls become warm whilst the appliance is on. The heat is generated by the special refrigerating system (shell condenser) and helps prevent condensation and thus rust from forming on the side walls. In order for the heat to be able to be dissipated, air must be able to circulate around all the side walls.

Attention! To function correctly the appliance requires good ventilation. Make sure that the side walls and the base of the appliance are not covered or obstructed.

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