16 electrolux
CARE AND CLEANING
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by authorized
technicians.
Defrosting the freezer
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a
thickness of about 10-15 mm.
The best time to defrost the freezer when it con-
tains no or only a little food.
To remove the frost, do these steps:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several lay-
ers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
3. Leave the lid open , remove the plug from the
defrost water drain and collect all defrost water
on a tray. Use a scraper to remove ice quickly.
TECHNICAL DATA
Dimensions
Rising Time
INSTALLATION
Positioning
This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ven-
tilated indoor (garage or cellar), but for optimum
performance install the appliance at a location
where the ambient temperature corresponds to
the climate class indicated on the rating plate of
the appliance:
Climate
Ambient temperature
class
SN
+10°C to + 32°C
N
+16°C to + 32°C
ST
+16°C to + 38°C
T
+16°C to + 43°C
Ventilation requirements
1. Put the freezer in horizontal position on a firm
surface. The cabinet must be on all four feet.
2. Make sure that the clearance between the ap-
pliance and rear wall is 5 cm.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
The symbol
on the product or on its packaging
indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it should be taken to the
Height × Width × Depth (mm):
876 × 1061 × 665
32 hours
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
maximum coldness and run the appliance for
two or three hours using this setting.
7. Reload the previously removed food into the
compartment.
Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape
off frost as you could damage the appliance. 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.
Further technical information are situ-
ated in the rating plate on the external
right side of the appliance.
3. Make sure that the clearance between the ap-
pliance and the sides is 5 cm.
The airflow behind the appliance must be suffi-
cient.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and
frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to
your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power supply
cable plug is provided with a contact for this pur-
pose. If the domestic power supply socket is not
earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth
in compliance with current regulations, consulting
a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the
above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
appropriate collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the