Elvita CFS2852V Freezer User Manual

Elvita CFS2852V Freezer

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Warning: risk of fire / flammable materials This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; bed and breakfast environments; catering and similar non-retail applications.  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.  Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.  If the power cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.  DO not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.  The appliance must be unplugged after use and before carrying out user maintenance on the appliance.

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.  Warning: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.  Warning: Please dispose of the freezer according to local regulations for the disposal of flammable blowing gas and refrigerant. Warning: When positioning the appliance, ensure the power cord is not trapped or  damaged.  Warning: Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.  DO not use extension cords or ungrounded (two-prong) adapters.  Danger Risk of child entrapment. Before you throw away your old refrigerator or freezer:

• * Remove the doors.

  • Leave the drawers in place so that children cannot easily climb inside.

The refrigerant and cyclopentane foam used in the appliance are flammable. When the freezer is disposed of it must therefore be kept away from any fire source and be recycled by a suitably qualified recycling company. To prevent damage to the environment it must not be incinerated. If doors or drawers are fitted with locks, the keys must be kept out of the reach of children and not near the freezer, in order to prevent children from becoming trapped inside. For EN standard: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduce physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised or instructed in how to use the appliance safely and understand the hazards involved. Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload the freezer. To avoid contamination of food, please follow these instructions:

• compartments of the appliance. Regularly clean accessible drainage systems and surfaces that can come in contact with food. – Clean water tanks if they have not been used for 48 hours; flush the water system connected to a water supply if water has not been drawn for 5 days. (note 1)
• Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the freezer, so that it does not come in contact with or drip onto other food.
• ice-cream and making ice cubes. (note 2) (note 3)
• foodstuffs. (note 4)
• If the freezer is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance. Notes 1, 2, 3, 4: Please check whether these apply to your product compartment type. For a freestanding appliance: this freezer is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance. Warning: To avoid a hazard due to instability of the appliance, it must be secured in accordance with the instructions.
  Warning: Connect to portable water supply only. (Suitable for ice-making machine.) To Prevent A Child From Becoming Trapped, do not allow children to play near the freezer (or refrigerator). (Applies to products with locks.)

MEANING OF SAFETY WARNING SYMBOLS

• This is a prohibition symbol. Failure to comply with instructions marked with this symbol may result in damage to the product or endanger the personal safety of the user.
• This is a warning symbol. Instructions marked with this symbol must be strictly followed, otherwise it may lead to damage to the product or personal injury.
• This is a caution symbol. Instructions marked with this symbol require special caution. Insufficient caution may result in slight or moderate injury, or damage to the product.

ELECTRICITY-RELATED WARNINGS

• Do not pull the power cord when unplugging the freezer. Firmly grasp the plug and pull it out from the socket directly.
• To ensure safe use, do not damage the power cord or use the power cord when it is damaged or worn.
• Please use a dedicated power socket that is not shared with other electrical appliances. The power cord should be firmly inserted in the socket, otherwise it could cause a fire.
• Please ensure that the grounding terminal of the power socket is connected to a reliable ground conductor.
• If there is a gas leak, turn off the gas supply valve and open the doors and windows to allow the gas to escape. Do not unplug the freezer or any other electrical appliances, as an electrical spark may cause a fire.
• Do not place electrical appliances on top of the freezer, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNINGS FOR USE

• Do not disassemble or reassemble the freezer, nor damage the refrigerant circuit. Maintenance of the appliance must be carried out by a specialist.
• A damaged power cord must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s maintenance department or suitably qualified professionals in order to avoid danger.
• The gaps between the freezer door and cabinet are small; avoid placing fingers in these areas to prevent trapping. Close the freezer door gently to prevent items from falling over.
• To avoid frostbite, do not pick food or containers out of the freezing compartment with your bare hands when the freezer is running, especially metal containers.
• Do not allow children to get inside or climb on the freezer; otherwise they may suffocate or fall.
• Do not place heavy items on top of the freezer, as they may fall when the door is opened and cause injuries.
• Please unplug the freezer in the event of a power cut or when cleaning the freezer. Do not reconnect the freezer to the power supply within five minutes of switching off, to prevent damage to the compressor due to rapid restarting.

1. Freezers may not operate consistently (possibility of defrosting of contents or temperature becoming too warm in the frozen food compartment) if located for an extended period of time below the cold end of the range of temperatures for which the freezer is designed.
2. Effervescent drinks should not be stored in food freezer compartments, and some products such as water ices should not be consumed too cold.
3. Do not exceed the storage time(s) recommended by the food manufacturers for any kind of food and particularly for commercially quick-frozen food kept in the freezer.
4. Avoid any undue rise in the temperature of frozen food while defrosting the freezer, for example by wrapping the frozen food in several layers of newspaper.
5. Any rise in temperature of the frozen food during manual defrosting, maintenance or cleaning could shorten its storage life.

WARNINGS FOR PLACEMENT

• Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile or highly corrosive items in the freezer, to prevent damage to the product or fire accidents.
• Do not place flammable items near the freezer, to avoid fires.
• The freezer is intended for household use, such as storage of foods; it must not be used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs or biological products, etc.
• Do not store beer, beverages or other fluid contained in bottles or enclosed containers in the freezer, otherwise the bottles or enclosed containers may burst due to freezing and cause damage.

WARNINGS FOR DISPOSAL

The refrigerant and cyclopentane foam used inside the freezer are flammable. When the freezer is disposed of it must therefore be kept away from any fire source and be recycled by a suitably qualified recycling company. To prevent damage to the environment it must not be incinerated. Before disposing of the freezer, remove the door, remove the door seal and fit the drawers in their correct place, to prevent children from becoming trapped inside. Correct disposal of this product: This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household waste. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle the appliance responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used appliance, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.

USING THE FREEZER CORRECTLY

PLACEMENT

• Before use, remove all packing materials, including bottom cushions, foam pads and tapes from inside of the freezer; tear off the protective film on the door and the freezer body.
• Keep away from heat and avoid direct sunlight. Do not place the freezer in a damp or wet place, to prevent rust or reduction of insulating effect.
• Do not spray or wash the freezer; do not place the freezer in a wet area where it could easily be splashed with water, as this could impair the electrical insulation properties of the freezer.
• The freezer must be placed in a well-ventilated indoor space, with a floor that is firm and level (turn the feet left or right to adjust the height if the floor is uneven).
• The space above the freezer must be greater than 30 cm, and the freezer should be placed against a wall with a clearance of more than 10 cm to facilitate heat dissipation.

Precautions before installation:

The information in this user manual is only for reference. Your product may differ in some details. Before installing and adjusting accessories, make sure the freezer is disconnected from the power supply.

LEVELLING FEET
Schematic diagram of the levelling feet

(The illustration above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on your particular product or statement by the distributor.) Adjusting procedures:

• Turn the feet clockwise to raise the freezer;
• Turn the feet counter-clockwise to lower the freezer;
• Adjust the right and left feet as described above to level the freezer.

REVERSING THE DOOR

1. Turn off the freezer.
2. Secure the door with tape.
3. Unscrew the screws from the top cover and remove the top cover.
4. Unscrew the screws from the top hinge and remove the hinge.
5. Remove the door. Unscrew the screws from the bottom hinge and remove the bottom hinge and levelling feet.
6. Refit the levelling feet and bottom hinge on the opposite side.
7. Assemble the door stopper and hinge sleeve on the opposite side.
8.  Lower the door carefully on to the bottom hinge vertically. Fix the upper hinge, and refit the top cover on the freezer.

USING FOR THE FIRST TIME

• Before starting for the first time, let the freezer stand still for half an hour before connecting it to the power supply.
• Before adding any fresh or frozen foods, leave the freezer to run for 2–3 hours, or more than 4 hours in summer when the ambient temperature is high.
• Leave enough space for convenient opening of the door and drawers or as specified by the distributor.

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

• The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat-producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
• Let hot food cool to room temperature before placing it in the appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run for longer. Food that freezes too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them in the appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the appliance.
• Appliance storage containers should not be lined with aluminium foil, wax paper or paper towelling. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the appliance less efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce the time that the door is left open. Remove all the items that you need at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.

LAYOUT AND CONTROLS

KEY COMPONENTS

(The illustration above is only for reference. The actual configuration will depend on your particular product or statement by the distributor.)
Freezing compartment

• The low-temperature freezing compartment can keep food fresh for a long time and is mainly used to store frozen foods and make ice.
  The most energy-efficient position to place food is as shown in the illustration above.

• The freezing compartment is suitable for storing meat, fish, rice balls and other food that is not intended to be consumed in the short term.

• Large cuts of meat should preferably be divided into smaller pieces for easy access. Please note that food should be consumed within its recommended storage time.
  Note: Adding too much food to the freezer after it is started for the first time may adversely affect freezing performance. Food should not be stored so that it blocks the air outlet, otherwise the freezing performance will also be adversely affected.

Temperature control knob

• If the ambient temperature is too high, or in summer, the thermostat can be adjusted to setting 4.
• If the ambient temperature is too low, or in winter, the thermostat can be adjusted to setting 1.
• Recommended setting: mid-range.

FREEZER MAINTENANCE AND CARE

GENERAL CLEANING

• Dust should be removed regularly from behind and beneath the freezer to improve the cooling effect and save energy.
• Check the door gasket regularly to make sure there is no debris. Clean the oor gasket with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent.
• The interior of the freezer should be cleaned regularly to avoid odour.
• Turn off the power before cleaning the interior, remove all food, drinks, shelves, drawers, etc.
• Use a soft cloth or sponge to clean the inside of the freezer, using two tablespoons of baking soda in a litre of warm water. Then rinse with water and wipe clean. After cleaning, open the door and let the interior dry naturally before turning on the power.
• For areas that are difficult to clean inside the freezer (such as narrow channels, gaps or corners), it is recommended that they are wiped regularly with a soft cloth, soft brush, etc., or if necessary in combination with suitable tools (such as thin scrapers) to ensure no contaminants or bacterial accumulation in these areas.
• Do not use soap, detergent, abrasive powder, spray cleaner, etc., as these may cause odours in the interior of the freezer and contaminate the food.
• Clean the bottle frame, shelves and drawers with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or diluted detergent. Dry with a soft cloth or dry naturally.
• Wipe the outer surface of the freezer with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water, detergent, etc., and then wipe dry.
• Do not use hard brushes, scourers, wire brushes, abrasives (such as toothpaste), organic solvents (such as alcohol, acetone, banana oil, etc.), boiling water, acid or alkaline cleaners, which may damage the freezer surface and interior. Boiling water and organic solvents such as benzene may deform or damage plastic parts.
• Do not rinse directly with water or other liquids during cleaning to avoid short circuits or affect electrical insulation after immersion.

DEFROSTING

• Turn off the freezer.
• Remove the food from the freezer and place it somewhere cool to prevent it from defrosting.
• Clear the drain pipe (use soft materials to prevent damage to the liner). Prepare the water containers for defrosting.
• You can let the freezer defrost naturally at ambient air temperature, or remove the frost with a scraper (use a plastic or wooden scraper to avoid damaging the liner or pipe).
• You can also use the appropriate amount of hot water to speed up defrosting, and a dry towel to mop up the water after defrosting.
• After defrosting, put the food back in the cabinet, and turn on the freezer.

WHEN NOT IN USE

• Power failure: In the event of a power cut, even in summer, food inside the appliance can be kept for several hours without defrosting. During the power cut the door should be opened as infrequently as possible, and no more fresh food should be put into the appliance.
• Long-term non-use: Unplug the appliance and clean it, then leave the door open to prevent odour.
• Moving: Before moving the freezer, take all items out of it, raise the levelling feet, close the doors and seal them with tape. While moving the appliance, do not lie it upside down or horizontally, or subject it to vibration. Do not tilt it more than 45°. Do not lift the appliance by the door and hinge when moving it.

(The appliance must run continuously once it is started. Generally, the operation of the appliance must not be interrupted, otherwise the service life may be impaired.)

TROUBLESHOOTING

Appliance not working| Check whether the appliance is connected to power and the plug is firmly inserted in the socket.

Check whether the voltage is too low.

Check whether there has been a power cut or individual circuits have tripped.

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Odour| Food with a strong odour should be tightly wrapped. Check whether there is any rotten food.

Clean the inside of the freezer.

Prolonged operation of the compressor

| Prolonged operation of the compressor is normal in summer when the ambient temperature is high. Too  much food may  have been placed in the appliance at the same time. Food must be allowed to cool down before being put into the appliance.

The doors are opened too frequently.

Light does not turn on

| Check whether the freezer is connected to the power supply  and whether the light is damaged. Have the light replaced by a specialist.
Door does not close properly| The door is obstructed by food packages. Too much food has been placed inside. The freezer is tilted.
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Loud noise| Check whether the floor is level and whether the freezer is firmly supported. Check whether accessories are placed in the proper locations.
Door seal is leaking| Remove foreign matter from the door seal.

Heat the door seal and then cool it to restore its shape (use a hair dryer or a hot towel for heating).

Cabinet exterior is hot

| Heat dissipation from the built-in condenser via the housing, which is normal. When the exterior becomes hot due to high ambient temperature, storage of too much food, or shutdown of the compressor, make sure there is good ventilation to facilitate heat dissipation.

Surface condensation

| Condensation on the exterior surface and door seals of the freezer is normal when the ambient humidity is too high. Just wipe off the condensate with a clean towel.

Abnormal noise

| Buzzing: The compressor may make a buzzing sound during operation, which may be particularly loud during starting or stopping. This is normal. Creaking: Refrigerant flowing inside the appliance may produce a creaking sound, which is normal.

You can try to solve the following simple problems by yourself. If this does not rectify the problem, please contact the after-sales department

Table 1 Climate classes

• Temperate: This freezer is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 16°C to 32°C.
• Subtropical: This freezer is intended to be used at ambient temperatures ranging from 18°C to 38°C.
• Special for new European standard
• The parts in the following table can be acquired from the specified channel:
  Part| Provided by| Minimum period of availability
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  thermostats| Professional maintenance personnel| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
  temperature sensors| Professional maintenance personnel| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
  printed circuit boards| Professional maintenance personnel| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
  light sources| Professional maintenance personnel| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
  door handles| Professional repairers and final users| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
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  door hinges| Professional repairers and final users| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
  trays| Professional repairers and final users| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
  baskets| Professional repairers and final users| At least 7 years after the last model is launched on the market
  door gaskets| Professional repairers and final users| At least 10 years after the last model is launched on the market

Dear customer

1. If you want to return or replace the product, please contact the store where you bought it.(Remember to take along purchase invoice.)
2. If your product breaks down and requires repair, please contact the after-sales service provider.

References

• Köksvaror, vitvaror och elektronik för hela hemmet - Elvita

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