Zanussi Freezer ZEF 226 User Manual

FREEZER  
ZEF 226  
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET  
2222 263-42  
 
CONTENTS  
Instructions for the User  
Instructions for the  
Installer  
2
4
Important Safety Information  
12  
13  
Technical Specification  
Operation  
Before use  
4
4
4
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5
5
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6
6
6
Installation  
Positioning  
Control panel  
13  
13  
Start your appliance  
Temperature control  
Freezing fresh food  
Frozen food storage  
Thawing  
Rear Spacers  
14  
15  
Electrical Connection  
Door Reversal  
Making ice cubes  
Normal operating sounds  
Cold accumulators  
Freezing calendar  
7
8
Hints and Tips  
Maintenance and Cleaning  
Internal cleaning  
8
8
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8
External cleaning  
When the appliance is not in use  
Defrosting  
9
Something Not Working  
Service and Spare Parts  
Customer Care Department  
Guarantee Conditions  
10  
10  
11  
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OPERATION  
Control Panel  
A BC D  
E
A -  
B -  
C -  
Alarm light - Red  
D -  
E -  
Pilot light - Green  
Fast freeze light - Amber  
Fast freeze switch  
Thermostat control knob  
Before using  
Temperature control  
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the  
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of  
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).  
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by  
the thermostat situated at the top of the cabinet.  
To operate the freezer proceed as follows:  
Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may  
linger. Dry thoroughly.  
Turn the thermostat control knob beyond the «O»  
position.  
When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you  
turn the thermostat control to a medium setting. For  
easier turning of this control, use a small coin.The  
internal temperature of the freezer is automatically  
adjusted by the thermostat to ensure safe food  
storage.  
Control Panel  
A. Alarm light  
If the alarm light (A) illuminates, it indicates that the  
temperature within the freezer has reached a level  
where the safe food storage is no longer ensured.  
However, if the appliance is working in unfavourable  
room conditions such as  
When the freezer is first switched on, the alarm light  
will stay on until the temperature has dropped to a  
safe level for the storage of frozen food.  
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poor ventilation,  
high temperature,  
frequent door openings,  
B. Fast freeze light  
The fast freeze light is illuminated, to show that the  
fast freeze function is working.  
it may be necessary to select a more suitable  
setting.  
To obtain a colder temperature, turn the thermostat  
control to the larger G; to obtain a warmer  
C. Fast freeze control switch  
When you place fresh food in the appliance, press  
the fast freeze control switch.  
temperature turn the control to the smaller  
G.  
Freezing fresh food  
D. Pilot light  
In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 20 kg of  
fresh food.  
The operation light is illuminated continuously, to  
show that the appliance is on.  
When you first start the freezer or after a period of  
non-use, press the fast freeze switch 12 hours  
before you want to freeze your food (the yellow light  
(B) illuminates).  
E.Thermostat control knob  
Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise to  
required setting.  
If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze  
knob should be activated about 2-3 hours before  
freezing fresh food.  
This time can be shortened, depending on the  
quantity of food to be frozen. After the time has  
elapsed place the food to be frozen in the  
compartments of the freezer (see the diagram) as  
these are the coldest parts.  
Start your appliance  
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light (D)  
will illuminate to show that the appliance is on.  
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In order to freeze the quantity indicated on the rating  
plate, arrange the food directly in contact with the  
cooling surfaces. If the food is frozen in the baskets,  
the maximum quantity that can be frozen is slightly  
less.  
10 kg  
10 kg  
Once the food is completely frozen (which could take  
up to 24 hours) press again the fast freeze switch;  
the yellow light (B) goes off.  
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other  
compartments, so that the top compartments can be  
used for a further freezing operation.  
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The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the  
best quality.  
Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is  
already frozen.  
During the freezing process, ensure that the  
freezer door remains closed.  
Thawing  
Frozen food storage  
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in  
the fridge or at room temperature depending on the  
time available. Small food items may even be cooked  
from frozen; in this case cooking will take longer.  
When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has  
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run  
your appliance for at least two hours in the «fast  
freeze» mode before storing frozen food.  
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally  
should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown  
away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has  
not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and  
then refrozen.  
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,  
you should:  
If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all  
drawers and baskets from appliance (except for the  
last one at the bottom) and place food on the cooling  
shelves.  
Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated  
on the side of the upper section (where  
applicable).  
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the  
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat  
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must  
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.  
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling  
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in  
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.  
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the  
manufacturer.  
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing  
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the  
oven instructions, particularly regarding the  
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in  
the oven.  
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it  
open longer than is absolutely necessary.  
Important  
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in  
the freezer compartment.  
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.  
Ice Iollies, if consumed immediately after removal  
from the freezer, can possibly result in a low  
temperature skin burn.  
Making ice cubes  
The appliance is provided with one or more plastic  
ice cube trays.  
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands  
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or  
“frost/freezer burns”.  
Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand  
and place them in one of the freezer compartment.  
Important  
To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight  
twist. Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to  
remove the trays from the freezer.  
In the event of a power cut do not open the door. The  
food in the freezer will not be affected if the power  
cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should the food  
begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must  
not be re-frozen.  
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Normal Operating Sounds  
Cold accumulators  
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds  
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils  
or tubing at the rear, to the cooling  
2 cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer;  
these increase the length of time for which food will  
keep in the event of a power failure or breakdown.  
They must be placed in the top drawer.  
plate/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves.  
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is  
being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring  
sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.  
A thermostat controls the compressor, and you  
will hear a faint ’click’ when the thermostat cuts in  
and out.  
Freezing Calendar  
The symbols show different types of frozen goods.  
The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods.  
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HINTS AND TIPS  
Food Storage  
In the Event of a Power Failure  
If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen  
foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within  
your freezer should rise, do not refreeze the food  
without checking its condition. The following  
guidelines should assist you:  
To obtain the best performance from your freezer  
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids.  
Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it  
straight away. The use of an insulated container is  
advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen  
food in the freezer immediately.  
Ice-cream: Once thawed should be discarded.  
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and  
used up.  
Do not push food together too much, try to allow  
air to circulate around each item.  
Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.  
Do not store food uncovered.  
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up  
quickly.  
Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated  
and labelled and used in date order to ensure  
that food is consumed at its best.  
Cooked Dishes: i. e. casseroles should be  
refrigerated and used up.  
Large Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing  
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.  
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,  
salt reduces the storage time.  
Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be  
refrozen as cooked dishes.  
Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing  
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and  
provide an airtight seal .  
Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a  
fresh dish.  
Packaging which is swollen or has traces of  
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate  
that the product has not been kept at a suitable  
temperature and that it may have lost its original  
quality. Partially thawed food must not be  
refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours.  
Never exceed the storage times indicated by the  
manufacturer.  
Energy Saving Advice  
Do not install the appliance close to sources of  
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.  
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated  
room and make sure that the air openings of the  
appliance are not obstructed.  
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by  
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages  
before placing them in the freezer.  
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be  
placed in the fridge before being transferred to  
the freezer.  
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long  
periods or opening the door too frequently as  
warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the  
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.  
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the  
door from closing properly.  
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING  
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is  
carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the  
Defrosting  
ELECTRICITY supply.  
When the frost has reached a thickness of up to  
4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper  
provided with the appliance. During this operation it  
is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from  
the mains and remove the food. Never use metal  
tools for this operation.  
Internal cleaning  
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water  
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).  
Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)  
proceed as follows:  
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE  
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING  
PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES,TO CLEAN THE  
INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE  
SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR.  
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turn the thermostat control knob to the «OFF»  
position (O) or disconnect the appliance from the  
mains.  
Remove any food from inside the freezer , wrap it  
in several sheets of newspaper and store in a  
cool/dry place.  
External cleaning  
Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper  
under the channel in the centre of the lower part  
of the appliance; place a low-sided container  
beneath the scraper to collect the water (see fig.).  
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners  
contain chemicals that can attack/damage the  
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it  
is recommended that the outer casing of this  
appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a  
little washing-up liquid added.  
Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and  
/or cables inside the cabinet .  
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched  
OFF.  
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)  
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,  
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure, as an  
accumulation of dust will affect the performance of  
the appliance and cause excessive electricity  
consumption.  
D068  
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Clean and dry thoroughly.  
Replace the scraper in one of the drawers .  
Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset  
the thermostat control knob to the normal  
operating position.  
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After letting the appliance run for at least two  
hours in fast freeze mode, replace the previously  
removed food into the compartment.  
Important  
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during  
defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.  
PR259  
When the appliance is not in use  
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,  
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all  
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar  
to prevent unpleasant smells.  
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING  
If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local  
Service Force Centre  
Symptom  
Solution  
No power to the appliance  
Check there is power at the socket.  
Check there is not a power cut by checking the  
household lights.  
Check the fuse has not blown.  
The temperature in the freezer section is too high  
Check the thermostat control knob is turned to the  
correct setting relative to ambient conditions.  
Check the ambient temperature is within the  
appliance’s operating limits, please refer to the  
installation section in this instruction book.  
Relocate the appliance if necessary.  
The freezer door will not open  
Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few  
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.  
The compressor runs continously  
Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct  
temperature control. See “Setting the temperature”.  
Check that the doors are closed.  
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in  
the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.  
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.  
Excessive frost and ice has built up  
Ensure the doors are not left open.  
Check that nothing is preventing the doors from  
closing.  
Is the door gasket intact and clean.  
Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.  
Noise  
Refer to normal operating sounds.  
If after the above checks your appliance still does not operate correctly, contact your local Service Force Centre.  
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made, as the engineer will  
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.  
Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.  
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SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS  
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local  
Service Force Centre by telephoning:-  
0 8 7 0  
5
9 2 9 9 2 9  
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.  
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the  
For Customer Service in Ireland please  
contact us at the address below:  
Zanussi Electrolux  
Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd  
Long Mile Road  
Dublin 12  
Republic of Ireland  
Telephone : +353 (0)1 4090751  
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading ‘Something Not  
Working?  
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Your name, address and post code  
Your telephone number  
Clear and concise details of the fault  
The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate)  
The purchase date  
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee  
service calls.  
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT  
For general enquiries concerning your Zanussi Electrolux appliance or for further information on Zanussi  
Electrolux products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below  
Customer Care Department  
Zanussi Electrolux  
55-77 High Street  
Slough  
Berkshire  
SL1 1DZ  
Tel: 08705 727 727 (*)  
* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.  
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS  
Standard guarantee conditions  
We, Zanussi Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this ZANUSSI  
ELECTROLUX appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or  
materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage  
on condition that:  
The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.  
The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not  
authorised by us.  
All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre. Any appliance or  
defective part replaced shall become the Company’s property.  
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.  
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these  
hours in which case a premium will be charged.  
Exclusions  
This guarantee does not cover:  
Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or  
removable parts of glass or plastic.  
Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside  
the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.  
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental  
agreements.  
Products of Zanussi Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Zanussi Electrolux.  
European Guarantee  
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home  
subject to the following qualifications:  
The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.  
The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new  
country of use for this brand or range of products.  
This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.  
Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.  
The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a  
normal household.  
The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.  
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your  
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look  
after you and your appliances.  
France  
Germany  
Italy  
Senlis  
+33 (0)3 44 62 29 29  
+49 (0)800 234 7378  
+39 (0)0434 39 4700  
+46 (0)8 672 53 90  
+44 (0)1753 219 897  
+353 (0)1 4090751  
Nürnberg  
Pordenone  
Stockholm  
Slough  
Sweden  
UK  
Ireland  
Dublin  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
DIMENSIONS  
Height  
160  
cm  
Width  
Depth  
60  
cm  
cm  
62,5  
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY  
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED  
220-240 V / 50 Hz  
110 W  
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY *  
0.72 kWh  
GROSS CAPACITY  
Freezer  
220 l  
195 l  
NET CAPACITY  
Freezer  
STAR RATING  
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.  
Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.  
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INSTALLATION  
Important  
Important  
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from  
the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be  
easily accessible after installation.  
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE  
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,  
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE  
UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN  
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.  
Depending upon the position which you choose for  
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in  
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions  
under “Door reversal”.  
Positioning  
This appliance should only be installed at a location  
where the ambient temperature corresponds to the  
climate classification indicated on the rating plate,  
which is located at the left on the inside of the  
appliance.  
The following table shows which ambient temperature  
is correct for each climate classification:  
SN +10°C to + 32°C  
A
B
N
+16°C to + 32°C  
ST +18°C to + 38°C  
+18°C to + 43°C  
T
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct  
sunlight and away from extreme temperature e.g. not  
next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold room e.g.  
an outhouse, where the temperatures may fall below  
10°C (50°F). If these temperatures are exceeded i.e.  
colder or warmer, then the appliance may not operate  
correctly.  
NP00  
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely  
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There  
must also be at least 100 mm (4”) distance between  
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen  
furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not be  
positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).  
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of  
the appliance. Do not obstruct the space underneath.  
The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the  
wall but must not touch it. DO NOT install in places  
with restricted ventilation.  
D200  
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the  
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet  
using your fingers or a tool (see figure).  
Rear spacers  
In the bag with the documentation, there are two  
spacers which must be fitted as shown in the figure.  
Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the  
screw head, then re-tighten the screws.  
D594  
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For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only  
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.  
Electrical connections  
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is  
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured  
insert at the base of the plug.  
Any electrical work required to install this appliance  
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or  
competent person.  
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from  
your local Service Force Centre.  
WARNING:THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE  
EARTHED.  
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive  
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference  
suppression.  
The manufacturer declines any liability should  
this safety measure not be observed.  
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not  
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and  
the appropriate plug fitted.  
This appliance complies with the following  
E.E.C. Directives:  
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73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)  
and subsequent modifications;  
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.  
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to  
prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be  
plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your  
home.  
89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic  
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent  
modifications.  
Please ensure that when the appliance is  
installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in  
the event of a breakdown.  
Important  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
Green andYellow  
Blue  
- Earth  
- Neutral  
- Live  
Brown  
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in  
the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond  
with the markings identifying the terminals in your  
plug, proceed as follows:  
GREEN & YELLOW  
13 AMP. FUSE  
BROWN  
BLUE  
CORD CLAMP  
D207  
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the  
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter  
«E» or the earth symbol  
yellow.  
or coloured green and  
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the  
plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured  
black.  
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the  
plug which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured  
red.  
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.  
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Door reversal directions  
1. Disconnect from the electricity supply.  
E
E
2. Gently lay the fridge on its back with the top held  
away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of  
packing;  
F
F
3. Remove the ventilation grill (D).  
4. remove the bottom hinge (E) by unscrewing its  
three fixing screws;  
D
F
5. Slide out the fridge door from pin (G), unscrew  
the latter and then refit it on the opposite side;  
PR18  
6. remove the two plugs of the door (where  
available), discovering the holes for the hinge  
pins, assemble them on the opposite side;  
7. using a 10 mm spanner, unscrew the hinge pin  
(E) and reassemble it on the opposite side of the  
hinge;  
G
8. reassemble the lower hinge (E) on the opposite  
side, using the screws previously removed. Slide  
the hole cover (F) out of the ventilation grille (D)  
by pushing it in the direction of the arrow and  
reassemble it on the opposite side;  
9. reassemble the door;  
10.refit the ventilation grille (D), clipping it into place;  
11. Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side  
after having pierced the plugs with a punch.  
Cover the holes left open with the plugs supplied  
in the documentation pack.  
Important  
After completion of the door reversing operation,  
check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. If  
the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the  
gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that  
case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or  
accelerate this process by heating up the part  
involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting.  
D162/a  
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© Electrolux plc 2003  
 

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