Vacation And Moving Tips - Electrolux EFUP193YSK W Instruction Manual

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Defrosting
1. When the freezer has been working for a period of time, the surface of the
evaporator and the drawer will be covered with a layer of white frost. It may
raise the electricity consumption and lessen the effect of refrigeration. Then
you should defrost at once.
2.When defrosting, cut off the power, open the door and move frozen foods to a
shady and cooling place, defrost with a plastic scraper, or let the temperature
rise naturally till frost melts. Then wipe away remaining ice and water, and
switch on electricity again.
Notes: Never use sharp metal tools or it will damage the freezer.
Transportation and Handing
When transporting, hold the base and lift the freezer carefully with the tilted angle
less than 45 degrees. Never hold the door handle as support. Never place it
upside down horizontal wise.
Moving the freezer:
01. Take all food out.
02. Be sure to put tape on the shelves, drawers that can move inside the cabinet
03. Take the legs out for protection
04. Put tape on the doors, to avoid opening during move.
05. Make sure that the freezer is in vertical position and up while moving.
Attaching the handle
One hand holds the handle firmly and
the other hand inserts the spanner into
the screw and screw up following the
direction of the arrow in the image.
Use the same method to screw up the
lower screw and fix the handle onto the
door.
handle
spanner

Vacation and moving tips

Short vacations:
Leave the freezer operating during vacations of one to three weeks long.
Long vacations:
If the freezer will not be used for several months:
• Remove all the food, turn the control to neutral position, and unplug the
power cord.
• Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
• To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the freezer lid open slightly, blocking
it open if necessary.
Moving:
• Unplug the power cord.
• Remove the food, defrost the freezer, and clean it thoroughly.
• Secure all loose items, such as the base panel, shelves and the slide-out
basket, to prevent damage.
• In the moving vehicle, secure the freezer in the upright position, making sure
that it can not move. Also protect the exterior of the freezer with a blanket, or
similar item.
if the freezer is kept closed. If the power failure continues, pack seven or eight
pounds of dry ice into the freezer every 24 hours.
Always wear gloves and use caution when handling dry ice.
If the freezer is not working, see "Freezer does not run" in the Checklist of
Common Problems of this manual. If you cannot solve the problem, call the
authorized service immediately.
Do not open the freezer lid unnecessarily. If the freezer remains off for several
hours, follow the directions above for the use of dry ice during a power failure.
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch inner metal surfaces
with wet or damp hands.
Unplug the power cable from the electrical outlet (to avoid electrical hazards)
when defrosting the freezer.
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