Caravell Slimline SLC 168: Caravell Slimline ENGLISH

Caravell Slimline ENGLISH

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The thermostat is located on the back at the bottom of the freezer.

Congratulations on purchasing your new

To lower the temperature, the thermostat should be turned

freezer!

clockwise.

Please note that this user manual applies to all Caravell “Slimline”

The thermostat is preset at the factory so that the temperature in

type freezers.

the warmest area of the freezer does not exceed -18°C.

Illustrations and equipment will therefore not necessarily

The temperature can be checked by placing a thermometer on the

correspond completely to your model.

freezer’s load line. It will typically take about 12 hours before a

change will be seen in the temperature.

1 Setup

Check that the freezer is not damaged on receipt. You should

Adjusting an electronic thermostat:

notify your dealer of any damage caused during transport no later

The electronic thermostat is located on the back at the bottom of

than 24 hours after receipt.

the freezer and is fitted with a digital display which continuously

The freezer should be taken into a dry room at normal room

shows the temperature in the freezer.

temperature with adequate air circulation.

Press SET for one second and the display will begin to flash.

Place the freezer so that there is unrestricted air circulation around

Using the up and down arrows, you will now be able to adjust the

the freezer, i.e. there is at least 100 mm free space around all

temperature as required.

sides.

Once you have set the required temperature, press SET again for

Never place the freezer in direct sunlight. The freezer should be

one second and the required temperature has now been

set up on a level surface and should not be distorted in any way.

programmed correctly. The freezer will now start to adjust to the

set temperature.

If the freezer has been stored or transported cold, do not attempt

to start it until the compressor has reached a temperature of at

See also the enclosed “CAREL” instructions.

least +5°C. It is recommended that you wash the freezer before

The placement of the freezer, ambient temperature and the

starting it (see Section 6 Maintenance).

number and length of cover openings all have a major effect on

If the manufacturer’s plate on the freezer indicates that the freezer

the temperature in the freezer. The freezer must therefore not be

is Class 04, the freezer should not be placed in an ambient

placed in direct sunlight or up against surfaces that give off heat.

temperature of more than +30°C. Class 4+ freezers can handle an

See Fig.

ambient temperature of +35°C, while Class 05 can cope with

If your freezer is fitted with locks, the keys to the freezer should be

ambient temperatures of up to +40°C.

kept out of the reach of children. If your new freezer is intended as

a replacement for a life-expired freezer of an older type, before

removing the old freezer you should remove the locking

2 Electrical connection

mechanism on it.

The appliance complies with EU requirements concerning radio

noise suppression in accordance with Directive 82/499/EEC.

4 Storing food

The freezer should be connected to a socket rated at the correct

voltage and frequency for the freezer. This is specified on the

Always make sure that you place the products so that air can

manufacturer’s plate on the back of the freezer. The normal

circulate freely and without restriction, as excessive temperature

voltage for Europe is 230V/50Hz. Voltage variations of ±10% are

differences may otherwise occur between the top and bottom of

acceptable. The freezer may be damaged if the voltage variations

the freezer.

exceed this level. The factory guarantee will be void in such

Only fill the freezer up to the load line.

cases.

As the temperature in the freezer is very dependent on the

Your local dealer will be able to advise you in the event of extreme

conditions where the freezer is placed, it is unfortunately not

over/undervoltage variations.

possible to give an exact setting for the thermostat.

This freezer must be given additional protection in accordance

It is recommended instead that you adjust the thermostat to suit

with the relevant power current regulations. This also applies even

your application. See Fig.

in the case of the replacement of an existing freezer which has not

been given additional protection. The purpose of the additional

protection is to protect the user from dangerous electric shocks in

5 De-icing the cabinet

the event of a fault.

Ice formation in the cabinet over time is a natural process, but

when the ice reaches a thickness of about 5-8 mm, the cabinet

should be de-iced.

3 Use

The temperature in the freezer is automatically controlled by the

• Place the products from the freezer in a cold place or wrap

adjustable thermostat.

them in insulating material.

Adjusting a mechanical thermostat:

• The cabinet should be switched off at the socket.