User manual FRIGIDAIRE FC105

CHEST FREEZER FC 100 OPERATING AND INSTALLATION MANUAL 1293305 GB 820 41 70 60 CONTENTS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................ ............................................................................................................2 page SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................... ....................................................................................................3 page Warnings and Guidelines Refrigerant Disposal INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................................4 page Position Electrical connections Switching On HOW TO USE ....................................... ...........................................................................................................................5 page Temperature Control Opening/Closing the Lid Control Panel Freezing Packaging and Positioning Capacity Baskets HELPFUL HINTS .............................................................................................................................................................6 page Storage Freezing Defrosting MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................................................6 page Defrosting How to Clean Your Freezer When Not in Use IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK .............................. ...............................................................................................7 page GUARANTEE CONDITIONS & SERVICE ............................. ........................................................................................8 page TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Volume (gross) Volume (net) Height with roller Width Depth Weight Energy consumpt./24h Freezing capacity Hold-over time Rated power litres litres cm cm cm kg kWh kg/24h hours W FC 100 105 102 86,1 55 55 33 0,76 10 18 60 this appliance complies with the following EC Directives: - 73/23/EEC of 19. 02. 1973 - Low-Voltage Directive - 89/336/EEC of 03. 05. 1989 (including Amendment Directive 92/31/EEC - EMC Directive. Some of the models are not available in all countries. Testing has been carried out in accordance with ISO 5155 regarding the determination of freezer capacity, energy consumption and hold-overtime. Information for test institute: A plan of the positioning of test packages may be obtained directly from the manufacturer. 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES These warnings are provided to improve safety, and should be read carefully before installing or using your freezer. IMPORTANT It is vital that these instructions are kept with the freezer for future use. If the freezer is sold or given to another user, or if you move and leave the freezer behind, you must ensure that the instructions accompany the freezer to enable the next user to use the freezer correctly and read the relevant warnings. This freezer is only intended for the freezing and storage of food. This freezer should only be operated by adults. Children must not be allowed to tamper with the control knobs or play with the freezer. Changes in the electrical mains system in connection with the installation of this freezer should always be carried out by an authorised electrician or competent person. Do not under any circumstances attempt to repair the freezer yourself. Repairs carried out by untrained people may result in personal injury or serious malfunction of the freezer. Service of the freezer should be carried out by an authorised service company, and only original spare parts should be used. See under Guarantee Conditions and Service. It is dangerous to alter the freezer specifications, or to change the freezer in any other way. Make sure that the freezer is not placed on top of the mains cable. Do not re-freeze food once it has been defrosted. Observe the recommendations for storage carefully. See under Helpful Hints. This freezer includes components that are heated during operation. Consequently, adequate ventilation must always be provided. If ventilation is insufficient defects may occur, resulting in the loss of food. See under Installation. The inside of the freezer contains pipes through which coolant flows. If these pipes are punctured the freezer may be damaged beyond repair, and food may be lost. Do not use sharp implements to remove frost or ice. Frost can be removed using the enclosed scraper. Do not knock ice off the sides of the freezer, but remove it by defrosting the freezer. See under Maintenance. Do not place drinks in the freezer. Bottles and cans containing carbonic acid or sparkling drinks are particularly prone to explosion, which may damage the freezer. This freezer is heavy. Take care when moving it. If the freezer is fitted with a lock to prevent tampering by children, the key must always be kept safely out of the reach of children, and far away from the freezer. Before disposing of an old freezer, make sure that the lock (if present) no longer works. This is to prevent accidents and avoid the danger of children getting locked inside. Ice lollies can cause frostbite if eaten direct from the freezer. REFRIGERANT Your appliance contains an environmental friendly natural gas, isobutane (R600a) as refrigerant, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, be sure that none of the components of the cooling circuit become damaged. If any part of the cooling circuit damaged: avoid naked flames and sources of ignition; thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is installed. DISPOSAL Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped or burned at an incinerating plant without danger! About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior. >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chlorofluorocarbon. The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at a waste-paper recycling collection location. Disposal of old Appliances For environmental reasons, refrigaration 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 eliminates the danger that playing children lock themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place themselves into other life-endangering situations. Disposal The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse. The refrigerating circuit may not be damaged. Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be obtained from the disposal authorities or town hall. 3 INSTALLATION POSITION Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface, resting on all four plastic feet. Use a wooden block or similar object to compensate for any bumps/holes in the surface. The room should be dry and adequately ventilated. If the room temperature exceeds 32°C, or falls below freezing point, the freezer will not function as it should. Do not place the freezer close to sources of heat, radiators, chimneys, etc., and do not place the freezer in direct sunlight. If the freezer has been handled standing on end it should be allowed to stand in normal position for about 12 hours before switching it on. Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown. SWITCHING ON Before switching on, the freezer should be cleaned inside. See under Maintenance. Set the thermostat knob in middle position. Allow the freezer to run for several hours before placing food inside. The green light is illuminated as long as the freezer is connected. Thermostat knob Green light ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate, located inside the lid. Warning: This appliance must be earthed. For your convenience, this appliance comes complete with either a moulded-on or re-wireable 13 amp (BS1363) plug, protected by a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS1362) fuse. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a replacement 13 amp ASTA approved (BS1362) fuse must be used. In the case of a moulded-on plug, the fuse cover MUST be refitted after changing fuse. If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug MUST NOT be used until a replacement is obtained. Replacement covers are avaliable from your local electricity shop or nearest customer service centre. The colour of the replacement fuse cover must match the colour insert or emboss on the base of the plug. In the case of a re-wireable plug care must be taken to ensure that the top cover is refitted without causing damage to either the top cover or base. In the event of the plug becoming damaged or cracked, it must be replaced with an equivalent 13 amp, BS1363 approved plug (ref. fig. 1) and rewired using the following procedure: 4 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live HOW TO USE TEMPERATURE CONTROL The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is maintained in the freezer. Turning the thermostat knob towards no. 7 makes the temperature in the freezer colder, and turning the knob towards no. 1 makes the temperature warmer. The correct setting can be found by measuring the temperature of the top package in the middle of the freezer. This should not have a temperature higher than -18°C. PACKAGING AND POSITIONING Food must be cold before freezing (no more than room temperature). Food must be packed in airtight and moisture-proof packaging to prevent it from drying out. Place fresh food for freezing close to the cold sides of the freezer, making sure that it is not in contact with the frozen food already in the freezer. Never fill the freezer to more than 5 mm below the top edge. See under Helpful hints. CAPACITY The freezing capacity of the freezer is stated in the data plate (kg/24 hours). Do not exceed the amount stated if you do, the freezing time will be extended. The data plate is located inside the lid. IMPORTANT The freezing capacity stated can be utilised to the full occasionally to freeze large amounts of fresh food. However, if the freezer is filled with large amounts of food for freezing every day, the capacity stated is reduced by about one-third. OPENING/CLOSING THE LID The lid is fitted with a tightly closing sealing strip to prevent moisture getting inside the freezer and increasing the amount of frost formed. When the lid is opened the air inside the freezer becomes slightly warmer and expands. As soon as 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 immediately after it has been closed. This is quite normal. Wait a few minutes until the vacuum has disappeared, then open the lid by pulling gently. Never pull the handle violently. FREEZING CAPACITY FAST FREEZING 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. If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen: Turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting (7). The freezer will now run continuously, creating a sufficient reserve of the temperature required. Turn the thermostat knob 6-24 hours before placing new food in the freezer, depending on how much food is to be frozen. Place the food in the freezer and leave the thermostat set at 7. for about 24 hours more. Then turn the thermostat knob back again. The freezer will return to normal storage temperature. If you forget to turn the thermostat knob back, the freezer will not be damaged by running at this setting for some time but energy will be wasted. 5 HELPFUL HINTS STORAGE Frozen food can be stored anywhere inside the freezer, but should be kept at least 5 mm below the top edge. Never exceed the maximum storage time for purchased frozen food. When you buy frozen food, make sure that it has been stored at the correct temperature. Do not buy products which have wet or damaged packaging. Place purchased products in your freezer as quickly as possible. We recommend using an insulated bag to bring such products home with you. Never place bottles, warm objects, or fizzy drinks in the freezer. of the contents of your freezer. If freezing is too slow, the quality of the food being frozen deteriorates. Consequently, do not freeze larger amounts than stated in the freezers data plate. If you wish to freeze food several days in a row, the maximum freezing capacity stated per day is reduced by about one-third. As far as possible, keep the lid closed during freezing. If you know nothing about home freezing, we recommend that you purchase a book containing advice and guidelines. DEFROSTING In general food should not be defrosted at room temperature, since this increases the risk of bacteria growth. It is best to defrost large portions of meat or poultry in the refrigerator, and this also applies to food which is to be consumed as it is (e.g. fruit, butter and sliced meat). Small portions of food can be cooked straight from the freezer. A good number of ready-tocook dishes can also be cooked without defrosting. Always observe the instructions on product packaging. Bread tastes good when defrosted in a moderate oven. Microwave ovens can be used for the rapid defrosting of most frozen foods. Observe the instructions for use of the microwave oven concerned. FREEZING Only use fresh food of the best quality. Cool hot dishes to room temperature as quickly as possible before placing them in the freezer. Wrap food carefully in freezer foil, or use the special freezer boxes or bags which are on the market. Divide food into small portions before freezing - this ensures that freezing is more rapid, and means that you only need to defrost the amount needed for immediate consumption. Remember that defrosted food must not be re-frozen. However, dishes which have been made using defrosted food may be frozen. Mark the freezer packaging with the date of freezing. We recommend keeping a record MAINTENANCE DEFROSTING The formation of frost on the inside of freezers cannot be avoided. Frost is formed when moisture contained in the air comes into contact with the cold surfaces of the freezer. Consequently, the lid should only be opened when necessary, and it should never be left open. A thin layer of ice or frost does not affect the function of the freezer adversely, and can be removed carefully using the scraper provided. IMPORTANT Never use a knife or any other sharp implement to remove frost. When the frost or ice layer is 10-15 mm thick, the freezer should be defrosted. We suggest that you defrost your freezer when there is little or no food inside. Switch off the current. Remove the contents of the freezer, wrap them in newspapers, and leave them in a cold place. The speed of defrosting can be increased by placing one or more bowls of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer and closing the lid. Open the lid after a while, and remove the layer of ice carefully. Do not try to speed up defrosting by using anything other than hot water, since this may damage the freezer. After defrosting, clean the inside of the freezer. 6 HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE Remove the plug from the mains socket, and remove all loose accessories before cleaning the freezer. The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and before the electricity supply is connected again. Use a damp cloth to clean your freezer. Use hot water, and a mild, non-aromatic cleaning agent. After cleaning the freezer, clean the basket/baskets before replacing them. IMPORTANT Never use strong cleaning agents, scouring powder or strongly aromatic cleaning agents to clean your freezer inside, since this will damage the inside and leave a strong smell. EXTERNAL CLEANING Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do NOT use abrasive products. WHEN NOT IN USE Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. Remove all goods from the freezer. Clean the freezer as described above. Leave the lid slightly open. IF SOMETHING DOES NOT WORK IF YOUR FREEZER DOES NOT FUNCTION SATISFACTORILY Check the following before calling for service staff: Defect: Freezer not cold enough Check if: Green light not on Possible cause: Plug not connected correctly Defect in switch or fuse Power failure Green light on Green light on, Too much frost formed Lid does not close completely Lot of moisture in the room Goods packed poorly Fresh food recently placed in freezer Lid open too long Thermostat set too warm Lot of frost and ice formed Lid in contact with goods in freezer Moisture from washing machine, tumble-dryer, etc. Lot of moisture from goods Action: Check plug and socket Check fuse, call electrician Wait until current returns Wait a couple of hours Wait a couple of hours Set thermostat colder Defrost freezer Re-arrange goods, check that lid closes correctly Move freezer to a room with less moisture, or air regularly Re-pack goods, see under How to use If you are still unable to solve the problem, summon the assistance of authorised service staff. Do not take any other steps. Incorrect procedure may cause personal injury or lead to additional defects. It is quite normal for the freezer to seem warm on the outside occasionally, owing to the heat generated by the freezing process. This heat also helps to prevent the formation of moisture on the outside of the appliance which could cause rust. If the freezer has been switched off briefly, the compressor may not start immediately when the current is reconnected. This is quite normal. Ice cream: IN THE CASE OF A POWER FAILURE OR BREAKDOWN The hold-over period mentioned in the "Technical Specification" section of this book refers to an estimated time the freezer temperature will take to rise to an unacceptable level for keeping frozen foods. Providing the period of power failure or breakdown does not exceed the hold-over period there will be no risk of damage to the frozen food, providing you do not open the lid during this period. If the freezer is only half full or the lid is opened this will reduce the hold-over time. After the breakdown period you are recommended to check the condition of food to ensure it has not started to thaw. Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has thawed out. The following guidelines should assist you. Once thawed should be discarded. Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and used up. Breads & Cakes: Can be re-frozen without danger. Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up quickly. Cooked Dishes: ie. casseroles should be refrigerated and used up. Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be re-frozen as cooked dishes. Chicken: Should also be cooked and re-frozen as a cooked dish. 7 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS AND SERVICE GUARANTEE Guarantee conditions and list of services can be found on the enclosed guarantee card. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the service about the model, product and serial number of the appliance as shown on the data label. Subject to alterations Printed by Xerox Hungary Lt. d