Tricity Bendix Freezer TB 17 TF User Manual

OPERATING & INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS  
FREEZER  
TB 17 TF  
1347094  
A/T/4-4. (02.)  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all  
before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure  
about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.  
Prior to installation  
Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if  
consumed straight from the freezer.  
Check the appliance for transport damage. Under  
no circumstances should a damaged appliance be  
installed. In the event of damage please contact  
your retailer.  
Do not remove items from the freezer if your  
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin  
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.  
Bottles and cans must not be placed in the  
freezer they can burst when the contents freeze.  
Installation  
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when  
moving it.  
Manufacturers' recommended storage times  
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant  
instructions.  
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt  
to modify this product in any way.  
Maintenance and Cleaning  
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the  
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is  
damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available  
from your local Service Force Centre.  
Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance  
and disconnect from the electrical supply.  
When unplugging always pull the plug from the  
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.  
Any electrical work required to install this appliance  
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or  
competent person.  
Servicing  
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.  
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance  
should be close to a wall, but leaving the required  
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation  
instructions.  
This product should be serviced by an  
authorised engineer and only genuine spare  
parts should be used.  
Under no circumstances should you attempt to  
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out  
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or  
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local  
Service Force Centre.  
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after  
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow  
the refrigerant to settle.  
Child Safety  
At the end of the Appliance Life  
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or  
play with the product.  
When disposing of your appliance use an  
authorised disposal site.  
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging  
material away from children!  
Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or  
catches are removed, to prevent young children  
being trapped inside.  
During Use  
The Appliance and the Environment  
This appliance is designed for domestic use only,  
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is  
not intended for commercial or industrial use.  
This appliance does not contain gasses which  
could damage the ozone layer.  
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can  
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any  
containers with flammable materials, such as spray  
cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the  
freezer.  
Avoid damaging the cooling unit.  
The packaging used on this appliance marked with  
the  
symbol is recyclable.  
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has  
thawed out.  
Keep this instruction book for future  
reference and ensure it is passed on to any  
new owner.  
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the  
freezer.  
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CONTENTS  
Instructions for the User  
Guide to use the instruction book  
Important Safety Instructions  
Instructions for the Installer  
2
3
Technical data  
12  
Installing the Appliance  
Transportation, Unpacking  
Location  
12  
12  
12  
13  
Instructions for the User  
General Information  
Description of the Appliance, main parts  
5
5
5
Ventilation Requirements  
Door Reversal  
13  
14  
Using the Appliance  
Before Use  
To Start the Appliance  
Thermostat Control  
Freezing Fresh Food  
Frozen Food Storage  
Thawing  
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
Electrical Connection  
Making Ice Cubes  
Hints and Tips  
Food Storage  
Energy Saving Advice  
In the Event of a Power Failure  
7
7
7
7
Maintenance and Cleaning  
Internal cleaning  
External cleaning  
When the appliance is not in use  
Defrosting  
8
8
8
8
9
Something not Working  
Service and Spare Parts  
Customer Care  
9
10  
10  
11  
Guarantee Conditions  
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER  
To ensure correct operation, the appliance should  
be located where the ambient temperature is  
between 16-32 °C.  
General information  
This appliance is designed for freezing and storage of  
frozen food in a domestic home.  
Description of the Appliance, main parts  
1. Freezing compartment  
2. Rating Plate  
8. Door gasket  
9. Thermostat  
10. Condenser  
11. Air circulation  
12. Compressor  
13. Spacer  
3. Storing compartment  
4. Freezing shelf  
5. Defrost water outlet  
6. Ice tray  
7. Feet  
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Using the Appliance  
Frozen Food Storage  
Before Use  
When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has  
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run  
your appliance for at least 4 hours with the  
thermostat control in the 'Super' position before  
storing frozen food.  
Remove all packaging and securing tapes. Wash  
inside the appliance with lukewarm water and  
bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0,5 litre of water). Do not  
use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry  
thoroughly.  
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the  
manufacturer.  
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,  
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax  
polishes or products containing alcohol.  
Do not open the door frequently or leave it open  
longer than is necessary.  
FTo Start the Appliance  
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after  
installation.  
Important  
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer.  
Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after  
removal from the freezer can cause a low  
temperature skin burn.  
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains  
supply.  
3. Turn the thermostat control to 'Super' and leave to  
run for 4 hours to allow the correct temperature to  
be reached before placing food inside.  
Do not remove items from the freezer if your  
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin  
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.  
4. Turn the thermostat control to 'Normal'.  
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer  
will not be affected if the power cut is short and  
the freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should  
the food begin to thaw it must be consumed  
quickly and must not be re-frozen. (See Hints and  
Tips)  
Thermostat Control  
The thermostat control situated on the side of the  
cabinet regulates the temperature inside the freezer.  
Turning the thermostat control clockwise makes the  
temperature progressively colder.  
Thawing  
Stop  
-
-
-
Off  
Normal  
Super  
To store  
To Freeze  
Deep frozen or 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.  
Freezing Fresh Food  
It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is  
frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer  
is heated as little as possible.  
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 freeze fresh food:  
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1. Turn the thermostat control to 'Super' 6-24 hours  
Defrosted cooked food must never be  
refrozen.  
before placing fresh food in the freezer. The freezer  
will now run continuously, creating a sufficient  
reserve of the temperature required.  
FTo Make Ice Cubes  
2. Place the food on the freezing shelf of the freezer  
and leave the thermostat control in the 'Super'  
position for a further 24 hours.  
1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water,  
place on the freezing shelf and leave to freeze.  
3. After 24 hours, return the thermostat control to the  
'Normal' position. The freezer will return to normal  
storage temperature. Place the frozen food in the  
storing compartment.  
2. To remove the cubes twist the tray or hold it  
under running water for a few seconds.  
Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen  
to the freezer shelf by using pointed or  
sharp edged objects.  
If the thermostat control is left in the 'Super'  
position, the freezer will not be damaged, but  
energy will be wasted.  
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In the Event of a Power Failure  
Hints & Tips  
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:  
Food Storage  
To obtain the best performance from your freezer:  
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquid.  
Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.  
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.  
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and  
used up.  
Breads & Cakes: Can be refrozen without danger.  
Do not push food together too much, try to allow air  
to circulate around each item.  
Shellfish: Should be refrigerated and used up  
quickly.  
Do not store food uncovered.  
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be  
refrigerated and used up.  
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.  
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 & Cleaning  
Before any maintenance or cleaning is  
carried out you must DISCONNECT the  
appliance from the electricity supply.  
Internal Cleaning  
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and  
bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).  
Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
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.  
External Cleaning  
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.  
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille)  
and the compressor at the back of the appliance with  
a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust  
will affect the performance of the appliance and cause  
excessive electricity consumption.  
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 door open to  
prevent unpleasant smells.  
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3. Leave the door open.  
Defrosting  
4. To accelerate the defrosting process place a  
bowl of hot (not boiling) water inside the freezer.  
The freezer compartment will become progressively  
covered with frost. This should be removed with the  
special plastic scraper provided whenever the  
thickness of frost exceeds 1/4”.  
5. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior  
thoroughly.  
6. Turn the thermostat control 'Super' and leave to  
run for at least 4 hours.  
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off  
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.  
7. Replace the previously removed food.  
8. Return the thermostat control to 'Normal'.  
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the  
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out  
and it is advisable to peform this operation when the  
appliance is empty.  
Important  
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs  
during defrosting may shorten their safe storage  
life.  
To carry out complete defrosting:  
F
1. It is advisable to disconnect the appliance from the  
electrical supply. If the plug is inaccessible turn the  
thermostat to „Stop“.  
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost  
from the evaporator as this could damage the  
appliance beyond repair.  
2. Remove any stored food, wrap in several layers of  
newspaper and store in a cool place.  
Something Not Working  
If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local  
Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre.  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
No power at the socket.  
Solution  
No power to the  
appliance  
Check there is power at the socket.  
There is a power cut.  
Check there is not a power cut by checking the  
household lights.  
The fuse has blown.  
Check the fuse has not blown.  
Check the thermostat.  
Thermostat control is set at „0“.  
The appliance is located in an unsuitable position.  
The temperature in the  
appliance is too high  
Check the ambient temperature is within the  
appliances operating limits of 16 °C to 32 °C.  
The thermostat control is set too low.  
The thermostat control is set too high.  
Check that the thermostat is turned to the correct  
setting relative to ambient conditions.  
The temperature in the  
appliance is too low  
Set the thermostat to a lower position.  
Excessive frost and ice  
has built up  
The door has been left open.  
Something is obstructing the door.  
The door gasket is dirty.  
Check the door has not been left open.  
Check nothing is preventing the door from closing.  
Check the door gasket is intact and clean.  
The appliance is noisy.  
The appliance is not level.  
Check if the appliance stands stable (all four feet  
should be on the floor).  
If after the above checks your appliance still does not  
operate correctly, contact your local Tricity Bendix  
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  
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you  
have read the details under the heading  
„Something Not Working”.  
you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your  
local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre by  
telephoning:  
When you contact the Service Centre you will need  
to give the following details:  
08705 929929  
Your call will be routed the Service Force Centre  
covering your post code area.  
1. Your name, address and post code  
2. Your telephone number  
3. Clear and concise details of the fault  
4. The model and serial number of the appliance  
(found on the rating plate)  
For the address of your local Service Force Centre  
and further information about Service Force, please  
5. The purchase date  
For service in the Republic of Ireland contact  
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or  
guarantee documentation is required for in-  
guarantee service calls.  
Tricity Bendix  
Long Mile Road  
Dublin 12  
Telephone: 01 4090752.  
Customer Care Department  
For general enquiries concerning your Tricity Bendix appliance or for further information on Tricity Bendix  
products, you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:  
Customer Care Department  
Tricity Bendix  
55-77 High Street  
Slough  
Berkshire  
SL1 1DZ  
Tel: 08705 950950 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.  
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Guarantee Conditions  
We Tricity Bendix undertake that if within 12 months of  
TRICITY BENDIX EUROPEAN GUARANTEE  
the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance  
or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason  
only of faulty workmanship or materials, the company  
will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF  
CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition  
that:  
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.  
The appliance has been correctly installed and  
used only on the electrical supply stated on the  
rating plate.  
The appliance has been used for normal domestic  
purposes only, and in accordance with the  
manufacturer's instructions.  
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 appliance has not been serviced, maintained,  
repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any  
person not authorised by us.  
The product is installed and used in accordance  
with our instructions and is only used  
domestically, i.e. a normal household.  
All service work under this guarantee must be  
undertaken by a Tricity Bendix Service Force  
Centre.  
The product is installed taking into account  
regulations in your new country.  
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall  
become the Company's property.  
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.  
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  
France  
Germany Nürnberg  
Italy  
Sweden  
UK  
Senlis  
+33 (0) 3 44 62 20 13  
+49 (0) 800 234 7378  
This Guarantee does not cover:  
Damage or calls resulting from transportation,  
improper use or neglect, the replacemet of any light  
bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.  
Pordenone +39 (0) 800117511  
Stockholm  
Slough  
+46 (0) 20 78 77 50  
+44 (0) 1753 219898  
Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance  
improperly installed or calls to appliances outside  
the United Kingdom.  
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial  
environment, plus those which are the subject of  
rental agreements.  
Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are  
not marketed by Tricity Bendix.  
The guarantee is in addition to your statutory and legal  
rights.  
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Instructions for the Installer  
Model  
TB 17 TF  
50  
Gross capacity (l)  
Net capacity (l)  
Width (mm)  
Height (mm)  
Depth (mm)  
50  
525  
520  
587  
Energy consumption (kWh/day)  
(kWh/year)  
0.68  
248  
B
Energy class, according to EU Standards  
Freezing capacity (kg/24h)  
Rising time (h)  
7
17  
Rated power (W)  
85  
25  
Weight (kg)  
The appliance should therefore:  
Installing the appliance  
not be installed next to radiators, cookers or  
other sources of heat  
only be installed at a location where the ambient  
temperature corresponds to the climate  
classification, for which the appliance is  
designed.  
Transportation, unpacking  
The appliance and the interior fitting are protected for  
transport.  
Remove all packaging and any adhesive tape.  
Any remnants of adhesive can be removed using  
white spirit.  
The climate classification can be found on the serial  
plate.  
The following table shows which ambient  
temperature is correct for each climate  
classification:  
After transportation the appliance must not be  
switched on for 2 hours. This is to allow the  
refrigerant to settle.  
Cleaning  
Climate Classification Ambient Temperature  
Clean the accessories and the inside of the appliance  
with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to  
0.5 litres of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.  
SN  
N
ST  
+10 to +32 °C  
+16 to +32 °C  
+18 to +38 °C  
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly  
perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or  
cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol.  
If installation next to a source of heat is  
unavoidable, the following minimum clearances  
must be maintained at the sides of the appliance:  
Location  
for electric cookers  
3 cm  
30 cm  
The appliance should be positioned in a well  
ventilated, dry room.  
for oil and coal fired ranges  
Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature.  
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Ventilation Requirements  
The appliance must have adequate ventilation to  
ensure correct operation.  
Diagram shows the ventilation requirements when  
installed:  
A* Under a worktop, or cupboard.  
* The clearance space of 10 cm above the appliance  
may be reduced to 5 cm providing a clearance  
space 2.5 cm is left on either side of the appliance.  
B When freestanding  
Door Reversal  
If required the opening direction of the door can be  
changed as follows:  
To reverse the bottom hinge assembly proceed as  
follows:  
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity  
supply.  
Remove the top hinge cover.  
Unscrew the 2 retaining screws, and remove the  
hinge from the appliance.  
Take the door off.  
Unscrew the lower hinge retaining screws, and  
remove the hinge according to the diagram.  
Fit the lower hinge on the opposite side.  
Fix the door onto the lower hinge pin.  
To fit top door hinge, remove the plastic blanking  
plugs carefully, and refit them in the holes left by the  
hinge retaining screws.  
Refit the top hinge using the 2 retaining screws,  
taking care that the edge of the door is parallel with  
side of the cabinet.  
Replace the hinge cover.  
Remove screw covers (if fitted) and handle retaining  
screws. Remove blanking plugs on the opposite  
side.  
Relocate the handle to the opposite side and refit  
retaining screws (covers if fitted), and replace the  
blanking plugs.  
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Electrical Connection  
Any electrical work required to install this  
appliance should be carried out by a  
qualified electrician or competent person.  
This appliance must be earthed.  
The manufacturer declines any liability should  
these safety measures not be observed.  
Electrical Requirements  
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply  
voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance  
rating plate.  
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In  
the event of having to change the fuse in the plug  
supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse  
must be used. Should the plug need to be replaced  
for any reason. The wires in the mains lead are  
coloured in accordance with the following code:  
Green and Yellow:  
Blue:  
Earth  
Neutral  
Live  
Brown:  
The wire coloured green and yellow must be  
connected to the terminal marked with the letter „E“ or  
by the earth symbol  
or coloured green and yellow.  
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the  
terminal „N“ or coloured black.  
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the  
terminal marked „L“ or coloured red.  
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray  
strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be  
secure over the outer sheath.  
This appliance complies with the following  
E.E.C. Directives:  
73/23 EEC of 19.02.73 (Low Voltage Directive)  
and subsequent modifications,  
89/336 EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic  
Compatibility  
modifications.  
Directive)  
and  
subsequent  
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© Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000  
 

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