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USER MANUAL ECFR688W 688L Chest Freezer PLEASE READ THE USER MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT...
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Dear Customer, Congratulations on the purchase of your new product from Euromaid. We recommend you please take some time to read the instruction manual thoroughly to familiarise yourself with the functionality and operations to ensure optimum performance of your new appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid any unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
SAFETY INFORMATION General Safety Warning! Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Warning! Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Warning! Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
SAFETY INFORMATION • Power cord must not be lengthened. • Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire. • Make sure that you can access the mains plug of the appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION Installation Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs. • Unpack the appliance and check if there is no damage to it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Energy Saving 1.1 General Safety Warnings 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Don’t put hot food in the appliance; • Don’t pack food close together as this prevents air circulating; • Make sure food doesn’t touch the back of the compartments(s); WARNING: •...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW External handles LED lights Basket Power cord Thermostat control panel Drainage hole Wheels Note: Above picture is for reference only. The actual appliance may be slightly different.
INSTALLATION Installing External Handles Take out 4 x screws and handle base from accessory bag. Fix the handle base to the door with 4 x screws. Insert handle cover in the handle base until you hear a click. Once handle cover is assembled on the door, fasten the handle decorated cover on the handle cover.
INSTALLATION Space Requirement • Select a location without direct exposure to sunlight; • Select a location with enough space for the freezer doors to open easily; • Select a location with level (or nearly level) flooring; • Allow sufficient space to install the refrigerator on a flat surface; •...
INSTALLATION Positioning Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: Climate class Ambient temperature +10°C to +32°C +16°C to +32°C +16°C to +38°C +16°C to +43°C Location The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc.
DAILY USE First Use Cleaning the Interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with luke warm water and some mild soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand new product, then dry throughly. Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
DAILY USE Using the Thermostat Control Panel Setting the Temperature • Ensure your product is connected to power. • Press the button to enter into temperature setting mode. The temperature indicator lights of the temperature light bar goes up in scale with each press.
DAILY USE Indicator Lights • Temperature indicator light: appears as a bright blue light and indicates Min, Normal where the temperature is set within the range of with being the coldest setting. • Super freezing indicator light: when super freezing mode is On, the super indicators will light up.
DAILY USE Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the fridge compartment or at room temperature. For pre-packed frozen food, always handle in accordance with the frozen food manufacture’s instructions. Helpful Hints and Tips Hints for Freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: •...
DAILY USE Cleaning For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including accessories, should be cleaned regularly. Caution! The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn off the circuit breaker or fuse.
DAILY USE Defrosting the Freezer Over time, the freezer will become progressively covered with frost which should be removed. Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as this can cause damage. In the scenario where ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, a defrosting cycle should be carried out as follows: Unplug the unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING Caution Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician or service technician should investigate further faults outside of the ones listed in the troubleshooting guide below. Important! There will be some sound/noise during normal operation (compressor refrigerant circulation). If the malfunction shows again, contact the Service Centre.
TROUBLESHOOTING Replacing the LED Lights The switch of LED lights is gravity controlled, when the angle of the door-opening is greater than 30°, the light will switch on and switch off when the angle is less than 30°. When a LED light(s) does not work when the door is open, contact customer care. Only an authorized technician should attempt to repair or replace the LED lamps.
New Zealand by Glen Dimplex New Zealand Limited NZBN 9429000069823 (Phone number 09 274 8265) in respect of the Euromaid product. 1. Euromaid Express Warranty Subject to the exclusions below, we warrant that the product will not have any electrical or mechanical breakdowns within:...
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MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE 2. Warranty Exclusions This express warranty does not apply where: The product has been installed, used or operated otherwise than in accordance with the product manual or other similar documentation provided to you with the product; The product requires repairs due to damage resulting from accident, misuse, incorrect installation, insect or vermin infestation, improper liquid spillage, cleaning or maintenance, unauthorised modification, use on an incorrect voltage, power surges and dips, voltage supply problems, tampering or unauthorised repairs by any persons,...
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MANUFACTURER GUARANTEE 4. How to Make a Claim You may make a claim under this warranty through our website, contacting our customer care line or via email. Contact details for Glen Dimplex Australia and New Zealand can be found at the end of this document. To make a valid claim under this warranty, you must: Lodge the claim with us as soon as possible and no later than 14 days after you first become aware of the breakdown;...
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READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE INSTALLING & USING THE APPLIANCE. The manufacturer will not be responsible for any damage to property or to persons caused by incorrect installation or improper use of the appliance. The manufacturer is not responsible for any inaccuracies, due to printing or transcription errors, contained in this manual.
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