AEG EU6136U User Manual
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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
EU 6136 U
FREEZER
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Instructions for the user
Important Safety Instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 4
Before use 4
Freezer controls 4
Starting your appliance 5
Temperature control 5
Warning light (red) 5
Freezing fresh food 5
Frozen food storage 5
Thawing 6
Ice making 6
Health and
safety guidelines 6
Defrosting 7
Maintenance and Cleaning 8
Internal cleaning 8
External cleaning 8
Periodic cleaning 8
When the appliance is not use 8
Something not Working? 9
Service and Spare Parts 10
Customer Care Departments 10
Guarantee conditions 11
Electrolux Service Force 12
Instructions for the installer
Technical specifications 14
Installation 14
Positioning 14
Electrical Connection 15
Building-in instructions 16
Door Reversal 16
Building the appliance in under a worktop 18
Fitting the plinth 21
CONTENTS
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 of these warnings contact the Customer Care Departement.
Prior to Installation
■ Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstance should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.
Installation
■ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
■ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
■ Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it
must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or your local
Service Force Centre.
■ Any electrical work required to install this appli-
ance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
■ 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.
■ The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
Refrigerant
■ The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a
natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibly, which is nevertheless flammable.
■ During transportation and installation of the appli-
ance, be certain that none of the components of
the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
■ If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
- avoid open flames and sources of ignition.
- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Child Safety
■ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls
or play with the product.
■ There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
material away from children!
During Use
■ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only. It is not intended for commercial or industrial
use.
■ 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
refrigerator.
■ Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
■ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer compartment.
■ Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if con-
sumed straight from the star compartement.
■ Do not remove items from the freezer comparte-
ment 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 freez-
er compartment they can burst when the contents
freeze.
■ Manufacturers’ recommended storage times
should be adhered to.Refer to relevant instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
■ 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.
Servicing
■ 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
Zanussi Service Force Centre.
At the end of the Appliance Life
■ When disposing of your appliance use an autho-
rised disposal site.
■ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
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OPERATION
Freezer controls
➀
Thermostat control
➁
Pushbutton ON/OFF
➂
Operation light
➃
Warning light
➄
Quick-freezing indicator light
➅
Pushbutton for quick-freezing
Before use
Remove all 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.
➀
Freezer calendar
➁
Freezer control
➂
Frozen food storage
➃
Freezing fresh food
➀
➁
➂
➂
➃
➃
➀
➁➅ ➂➃➄
Starting your appliance
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The appliance
can be activated/deactivated by pressing the
ON/OFF button.When the pilot light ➂is illuminated
this shows that the appliance is on.
Temperature control
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the thermostat ➀ situated at the bottom of the cabinet .
To operate the freezer proceed as follows:
Turn the thermostat control beyond the «■» 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. However, if the appliance is working in
unfavourable room conditions such as high temperature and frequent door openings, it may be necessary to select a more suitable setting.
To obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat
towards max.; to obtain a higher temperature turn
the control towards min.
Warning light (red)
If the temperature warning light ➃lights up, it indicates that the temperature within the freezer has
reached a level where the safe food storage is no
longer ensured.
When the freezer is first switched on, the warning
light will stay on until the temperature has dropped
to a safe level for the storage of frozen food.
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 18 kg of
fresh food.
When you first start the freezer or after a period of
non-use, press the fast-freeze button ➅2-3 hours
before you want to freeze your food (the yellow light
➄
lights up).
If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze
button should be activated about 24 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 two top compartments of the freezer as this is
the coldest part; if freezing only a small amount of
food, always use the top compartment.
Once the food is completely frozen (which could
take up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze button to
the «OFF» position; the yellow light ➄goes off.
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the top compartments can be
used for a further freezing operation.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned foodstuffs.
Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is
already frozen.
During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer
door remains closed.
Frozen food storage
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.
To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
we strongly recommend that you make sure that the
commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately
stored by the retailer and, furthermore, be sure that
these frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the
foodstore to the consumer in the shortest possible
time (a temperature increase of the frozen food
could shorten its storage period).
It is also advisable not to exceed the storage period
indicated by the producer of the food.
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.
Water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer, can possibly result
in a low temperature skin burn.
Do not remove items from the freezer if
your hands are damp/wet, as this could
cause skin abrasions or "frost/freezer
burns".
If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen food, do not open the door
during the whole time of the power failure.
If the freezer is fully loaded, the frozen food
will not be affected if the power cut is of
short duration; otherwise, it is recommended
to consume the food within a very short
time.
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Thawing
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.
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.
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.
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■ Keep the freezer door closed as much as possi-
ble.
■ Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
■ Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the freezer until cool. (Leave food
in a place as cool as possible in order that it can
then be placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible).
■ Do not store food uncovered.
■ The best way to defrost food is to put it in the
refrigerator to thaw slowly.
■ 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.
■ It is important that food is used before its “best
before” date.
■ Always wash your hands with soapy water and
dry them with a clean towel before handling food.
■ Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross conta-
mination by not using the same work surface or
knife, without washing them thoroughly in
between.
■ The foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the
best quality.
■ The size of each pack should be small enough to
ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs
freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better
results.
■ Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty
food, salt reduces the storage time.
■ Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airlight seal.
■ 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 time indicated.
■ Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy
drink in the freezer as they may explode.
Containers with a lid must not be filled to the
brim.
■ Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in
the freezer next to food which is already frozen
as this could cause the temperature of the frozen
food to rise and its quality and storage life to
reduce.
Ice making
Fill the ice tray with water to the top of each ice
cube compartment, and place it in the freezer. To
release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its length.
Never use a sharp instrument to remove ice from
the tray.
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This
together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
The freezer compartment will become progressively
covered with frost. This should be removed with the
special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 1/4".
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
and it is advisable to carry out this operation when
the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:
1. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
2. Turn the thermostat control ➀to the «■» setting.
3. Leave the door open.
4. Remove the three large drawers.
5. When defrosting is completed, remove the water
that has collected in the small bottom drawer and
dry the interior thoroughly.
Turn the thermostat control to a medium setting and,
after letting the appliance run for at least two hours
in the «fast freeze» mode, replace the previously
removed food into the compartments.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs
during defrosting may shorten their
storage life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off
frost from the evaporator as you could dam
age the appliance beyond repair.
Important
In the event of a power failure causing
the temperature within your freezer to
rise, do not re-freeze the food without
checking its condition. The following
guidelines should assist you:
Ice-cream: once thawed should be discard-
ed.
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be
cooked and used up.
Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without
danger.
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used
up quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen
providing there are still ice crystals
remaining within them.
Small Joints: should be cooked and can
then be re-frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: should also be cooked and refrozen as a cooked dish.
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DEFROSTING
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