AEG-Electrolux EU6938C User Manual
freezer
INSTRUCTION BOOK
2222 128-95
EU 6938 C
© Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2002
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner
can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
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.
¥ Care must be taken to 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 cable available from your
local Electrolux Service Force Centre.
¥ Any electrical work required to install this appliance
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 instal-
lation before it is turned on, in order to allow the
refrigerant to settle.
Child Safety
¥ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
¥ Keep all packaging well away from children.
General Safety
¥ Take utmost care when handling your appliance
so as not to cause any damages to the cooling
unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
¥ The appliance must not be located close to radi-
ators or boilers.
¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such as
ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances.
During Use
¥ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
¥ Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.
¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freez-
er.
¥ Do not remove items from the freezer if your
hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
¥ Ice lollies can cause Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if con-
sumed straight from the freezer.
¥ ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
¥ The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves
in this appliance contain channels through which
the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this
will cause substantial damage to the appliance
and result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP
INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under
NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off
the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed
to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See
Defrost Instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
¥ Switch off and unplug the appliance before carry-
ing out any cleaning or maintenance work.
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 machine yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Electrolux Service Force Centre and always
insist on genuine spare parts.
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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Door reversal directions
1. Disconnect from the electricity supply.
2. Gently lay the fridge/freezer on its back with the
top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of packing;
3. Remove the ventilation grill (D).
4. Unscrew the bottom hinge (E).
5. Slide out the fridge door from pin (G), unscrew
the latter and then refit it on the opposite side;
6. Remove the two screws which mask the holes for
fixing the hinge from the left hand side;
7. Replace the door and bottom hinge (E) on the
opposite side.
8. Remove the plug (F) from the ventilation grill (D)
and replace it on the opposite side. Re-assemble
the ventilation grill (D).
9. 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 contained in the documentation pack.
Attention
After completion of the door reversiing 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.
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CONTENTS
2222 128-95
Instructions for the User
Important Safety Information
2
Description of the Appliance
4
Operation
5
Before use 5
Control panel 5
Start your appliance 5
Temperature control 5
Freezing fresh food 5
Frozen food storage 6
Thawing 6
Making ice cubes 6
Cold accumulator 6
Hints and Tips
7
Maintenance and Cleaning
8
Internal cleaning 8
External cleaning 8
When the appliance is not in use 8
Defrosting 8
Something Not Working
9
Service and Spare Parts
10
Customer Care Department
10
Guarantee Conditions
11
Instructions for the
Installer
Technical Specification
12
Installation
13
Positioning 13
Rear Spacers 13
Electrical Connection
14
Door Reversal
15
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Electrical connections
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
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.
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.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
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:
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
ÇEÈ or the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ÇNÈ or coloured
black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ÇLÈ or coloured
red.
D207
GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
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.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Electrolux Service Force Centre.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent modifications;
- 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.
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