Electrolux J22 User's Manual
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1. Chest Freezer de WARS TR E j i INSTALLATION Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate This is located on the back of the cabinet WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If this appliance is fitted with a non rewireable plug for which your socket is unsuitable the plug should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted The removed plug should be disposed of as insertion of the plug into a 13 A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non rewireable plug the fuse cover must be replaced If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers are available from TRICITY BENDIX Customer Parts Centre PO Box 14 Newton Aycliffe DL5 6XA It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the coloured insert or as embossed in words on the base of the plug IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or2. coloured green or coloured green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red The appliance must be protected by a 13 A ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse if a 13 A BS 1363 plug or a non rewireable plug is used or if any other type of plug is used by a 15 A fuse either in the plug the adaptor or at the distribution board Note You need to replace the supply cord tighten the cable clamp to retain the new cord The cable clamp is reversible to accommodate variations in diameter of cord We recommend that the installation is checked by a qualified electrician who can ensure that the appliance is operating satisfactorily and that it has not been damaged in transit Ensure that there is space between the freezer and the back and side walls for air circulation and opening of the lid Locate away from sources of heat such as cookers radiators etc Two wall spacers are provided These should be clipped to the top corners of the rear frame work 3 8 model Whilst the freezer can be used in an out building or garage it must not be located where it is in direct sunlight or where the temperature rises due to the effects of the sun The freezer should not be positioned where it will be affected by dampness This appliance must be level
3. SO Limberline Road Hilsea Portsmouth PO3 5JJ SOUTHPORT 0704 29221 Electrolux Service CW CH LL SY LA Slaidburn Crescent Fylde Road Industrial Est WA WN PR FY L Southport PR9 9YF TONBRIDGE 0732 357722 Electrolux Service TN DA ME CT 61 63 High Street Tonbridge TN10 3RY The responsibility tor service 1s maintained at a local level and therefore any problems related to service should be addressed to the Customer Service Centre in your area Telephone lines are busy at peak periods i e Monday morning In the event of continued problems at a local level you may contact the Customer Care Centre as detailed Tricity Bendix Service PO Box 12 Portsmouth PO35JJ Tel 0705 664466 April 1988 01 TRICITY Domestic Appliances Limited Angel Road Edmonton London N18 3HL FC406 962 100
4. carbonated liquids fizzy drinks etc into the freezer 2 Allow water ices and ice lollies to warm up slightly after taking them from the freezer Eating them straight from the freezer can cause low temperature skin abrasions IMPORTANT If a substantial temperature rise occurs in the frozen foods a during defrosting b due to non compliance with the manufacturer s instructions c due to factors such as electric power failures or faults the storage life may be reduced and the storage times stated may notthen apply FAST FREEZING OF FOOD When loading your freezer with fresh food place food in contact with the walls of the freezer Use the right hand compartment if this is provided If necessary the food may be placed between the already frozen food and the cabinet walls The maximum quantities of food which should be frozen in 24 hours are 4 0 cu ft model 4kg 9 Ibs FAST FREEZE PROCEDURE Before Freezing Pre cool the freezer by switching on the fast freeze for approximately 6 hours prior freezing This procedure need not be followed for small occasional items Note Do not freeze food in the basket or in unnecessary containers After Freezing After 24 hours the food will be fully frozen and the fast freeze should be turned off If required the food may be redistributed to allow for further freezing loads REMOVALOFFROST As time goes on frost will form on the inside walls of the cabinet Whenever the lid of the freezer i
5. e and run for 30 minutes before reloading with frozen foods Switch off the fast freeze after approximately three hours IMPORTANT NOTE Provided our recommendations for the periodical removal of frost are followed the defrosting should be completed within 2 hours If the frozen food has been wrapped during defrosting as described above it can be replaced in the freezer If for any reason the defrosting process has taken longer than 2 hours the outside of the frozen foods may have begun to soften but provided the foods have not completly thawed they will refreeze satisfactorily Repeated rises in temperature may cause slight deterioration in quality CLEANING The interior of the freezer should be cleaned occasionally following the instructions given under Before Use The outside of the cabinet should be wiped clean with a damp cloth Stubborn marks may be removed with anon scratch cream cleanser Wipe dry with a soft cloth FAILURE TO OPERATE 1 If appliance fails to operate ie the temperature of the stored food rises then proceed as follows a ensure that the freezer is connected to the electricity supply and is switched ON b see the house fuses are intact this may be checked by plugging another electrical appliance into the same socket outlet If a fused plug is being used the internal fuse may have blown replace with the correct fuse for the circuit see Installation Use only certified fuses of reputable make and do no
6. g benefit To prevent food being kept for excessive periods stock should be used in rotation and should be date coded to assist in stocking The siting of freezers in unheated outhouses and garages may in cold weather give rise to condensation forming on the outer surfaces of the freezer This is in no way due to faulty operation of the freezer and will generally disappear with warmer weather When switching off your freezer for a long period ie holidays the lid should be left in an open position to prevent stagnation of any food residue in the freezer THIS APPLIANCE COMPLIES WITH THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REQUIREMENTS OF EEC DIRECTIVE 82 499 EEC HELP US TO HELP YOU Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning 1 SERVICE In the event of your appliance requiring service Tricity Bendix Domestic Appliances have an arrangement with Electrolux Group Service Before calling out an Engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Service Check and have the model number and purchase date to hand The telephone number and address for service is detailed on the list headed Customer Service Centres PLEASE NOTE that all enquiries concerning service should be addressed to your local Customer Service Centre CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT FOR GENERAL ENQUIRIES concerning your Tricity or Bendix appliance or further information on Cookers Microwaves Refrigeration or Home Laundry equi
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8. pment you are invited to contact our Customer Relations Department We have fully trained Home Economists and Advisors just a telephone call away who can provide product information and brochures Do not hesitate to contact us by letter or telephone as follows Tricity Customer Relations Department Tricity Domestic Appliances Limited Angel Road Edmonton London N18 3HL Tel 01 807 3030 CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES Inthe event of your domestic appliance requiring service this can be obtained by calling the nearest Customer Service Centre on the number given below The areas are defined by Postcode for easy reference ABERDEEN 0224 696569 Electrolux Service IV KW AB DD 8 Cornhill Arcade Cornhill Drive PH Aberdeen AB2 5UT ALDERSHOT 0252 24505 Electrolux Service RG GU KT RH Hippodrome House Birchett Road Aldershot GU11 1LU BELFAST 0232 740296 Electrolux Service BT Unit C3 Edenderry Ind Estate 326 Crumiin Road Belfast BIRMINGHAM 0213587076 Electrolux Service DY WR B 8 Lammermoor Avenue Great Barr WV TF ST WS Birmingham B43 6ET BRIGHTON 0273 694341 Electrolux Service BN 31 Bristol Gardens Kemptown Brighton BN2 5JR BRISTOL 0272211876 Electrolux Service BS BA SN 3 Waring House Redcliffe Hill Bristol BS1 6TB CANVEY ISLAND 0268 694144 Electrolux Service RM CM SS CO IG 2 4 Sandhurst Kings Road Canvey Island SS8 OQY CARDIFF 0222 460131 Electrolux Service Guardian Industriai Estate Clydesmuir Road SA LD HR NP CF Tre
9. s opened moisture from the air enters the cabinet and forms frost inside so do not leave the lid open unnecessarily This frost should be scraped away periodically using a wooden or plastic scraper or a stiff bristle brush Never use metal or sharp instruments or the interior surfaces ofthe freezer may be damaged COMPLETE DEFROSTING Complete defrosting will in the course of time become necessary This should be carried out if the frost build up cannot all be scraped away or if it begins to interfere with the food storage Choose atime when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows 1 Take out the frozen food Switch the appliance off at the electricity supply and leave the lid open 2 Ideally the food should be put into another freezer or refrigerator If this is not possible wrap it in a compact block first in several sheets of newspaper or large towels then in athick rug or blanket Keep itin a cool place 3 Scrape away as much frost as possible as already described above Thawing of the remainder can be accelerated by holding towels wet with hot water and wrung out against the inside of the cabinet As the solid frost loosens prise it away with a wooden or plastic scraper When defrosting is complete wipe over the cabinet and lid with bicarbonate of soda and water and dry as described under Before Use 4 When the cabinet is dry and clean close the lid and switch on the electricity supply Turn on the fast freez
10. t attempt repairs with fuse wire If the appliance still does not operate contact your nearest TRICITY BENDIX Customer Service Centre 2 If the temperature inside the freezer has risen this can mean that an excessive load of fresh food has been processed the lid has been left open or that there has been an interruption of the electricity supply If none of these conditions apply contact your nearest TRICITY BENDIX Customer Service Centre Note In the case of power failure keep the lid closed Due to thickness of insulation it will take considerable time for the food in the freezer compartment to thaw particularly if the cabinet is full Food at the top of the cabinet will thaw slightly more quickly than food lower down but it will be safe for at least 12 hours 5 THE APPLIANCE IS NOISY Check thatthe appliance is level see Installation section 5 Ensure that the tubes at the base of the appliance are not vibrating against the cabinet or any other part If this is so they should be eased away gently 3 The liquid refrigerant sometimes causes a very faint bubbling sound This is quite normal in an appliance of this type GENERAL INFORMATION The normal storage temperature of your freezer should be 18 C 0 F to allow for storage of commercially prepacked frozen food for up to three months and home frozen fresh food up to one year Lower temperatures may be obtained at the expense of higher running costs with little correspondin
11. tinuously and lower the cabinet temperature still further Red Indicator where fitted This light gives high temperature warning It will glow immediately the supply is switched on or when the cabinet temperature is above the pre set temperature Important When the freezer is first installed switch on the Fast Freeze the amber light will show and run for at least 4 hours before putting in frozen food This will ensure that the cabinet is thoroughly chilled before food is put in Remember to turn off the Fast Freeze If the cabinet temperature is considered to be incorrect for any reason contact your service agent FROZEN FOOD STORAGE Prepacked commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer s instructions for a 3 star frozen food storage compartment which for long term storage is generally up to three months HINTS ON FROZEN FOOD To ensure that the high quality achieved by the frozen food manufacturer is maintained the following should be remembered Place packets in the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase If there are instructions on the packet carefully follow these regarding storage times The storage life of frozen foods vary and the recommended storage times should not be exceeded The instructions regarding care of frozen food should be followed when defrosting the food freezer see Complete Defrosting WARNING 1 It is dangerous to place sealed containers of
12. when installed BEFORE USE Wash the interior of the appliance using a solution of 5ml 1 teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to each 500mi 1 pint of warm water and dry with a clean cloth Detergents or soap should not be used as they leave a trace of odour Do not use abrasive cleaning powders on any part of the appliance as they may affect the finish FROZEN FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT 4 0 cu ft model 3 6 cu ft 102 litres CONTROL DIAL The freezer is designed to provide a storage temperature of 18 C or colder This will normally be achieved with a setting of 5 The freezer operates between settings 1 7 the higher the number the colder the temperature O is the off position Due to the different installations methods of usage and weather conditions adjustments to this setting may be required These are best assessed against a temperature reading on a thermometer buried in the frozen food Remember you must take your reading very quickly since the thermometer temperature will rise rapidly after you remove it OPERATION INDICATOR LIGHTS AND FAST FREEZE SWITCH Green Indicator This light only shows that the mains is connected to the Freezer and does not give any indication of the temperature inside the Freezer The green light will not glow if the control dial is in the 0 position Amber Indicator This light will glow whilst the Fast Freeze switch is on This switch overrides the thermostat and the compressor will operate con
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