Safety instructions
Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. Keep the instruction
booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the
meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
For the User
· The cabinet is intended for keeping foodstuff in a
normal household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
· Do not keep explosive gases or liquids in the
refrigerator or freezer compartment. They may
explode and cause injury and material damage.
· Do not let sharp objects come into contact with
the refrigerating system on the back of and inside
the cabinet. If the refrigerating system is
punctured, the cabinet will be damaged and
foodstuff inside may spoil.
· Do not keep carbonised drinks or bottles in the
freezer compartment. The glass bottles may
break.
· The cabinet is heavy. The edges and projecting
parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful
when moving the cabinet and always use gloves.
Child Safety
· Pay attention so that small children do not gain
access to the operating controls or the inside of
the cabinet.
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The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negativ
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your
local ci
y office, yourhousehold waste disposal service o
he shop where you purchasedthe product.
Contents
Safety instructions 2.................
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Contents 2..........................
Description of the Appliance 3........
Control Panel 3..............................
Before use 3.........................
Using the freezer 4...................
To start the freezer and set the correct temperature 4
Adjustning the thermometer display 4............
Temperature inside the freezer 4................
Switching off 4..............................
Alarms and other features 5....................
Freezing 5..................................
Suitable storage periods 6......................
Cabinet interior 6............................
Thawing 6..................................
Hints and Tips 7.....................
Saving energy 7.............................
Food Storage 7..............................
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Protect the environment 7......................
Maintenance and Cleaning 8..........
Removing the ventilation grille 8................
Cleaning 8..................................
To change the light bulb 8.....................
Defrosting the freezer 9.......................
When the a ppliance is not in use 9...............
Something Not Working 9............
Guarantee Conditions 10.......................
Service and Spare Parts 10......................
Technical specificatio n 11.............
Installation 11........................
Mains Cable 11...............................
Unpacking 11................................
Remove the transport supports 11................
Cleaning 12..................................
Installing the cabinet 12........................
Door Reversal 13.............................
Electrical connection 13........................
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Description of the Appliance
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Control Panel
A. Freezer power switch
Switches the freezer on and off.
Model EUC3112S
1. Freezing tray
2. Freezershelf with flap
3. Freezer basket
4. Accumulator
5. Ventilation grill
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E. Yellow indicator lamp
Lights when Fast Freeze is operating.
B. Temperature display
Shows the highest temperature inside the freezer .
C. Temperature adjustment button/thermostat
Used to set the temperature in the freezer.
D. FAST FREEZE button
Used to switch the Fast Freeze feature on and off.
Before use
Position and clean the cabinet as explained i n the
section "Installation".
Before inserting the power plug into the
outlet and switching on the cabinet for
the first time, leave it standing upright
for about 4 hours. Otherwise the
compressor may sustain damage. This
time will allow the oil sufficient time to
return to the compressor.
F. Alarm shut-off button
Used to turn the audible alarm off.
G. Red warning lamp
Flashes when one of the alarms in the cabinet has
been triggered.
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Using the freezer
To start the freezer and set the
correct temperature
Switching on:
Switch on the freezer by pressing the power switch.
The alarm sounds if the temperature inside
freezer reaches room temperature. Turn off the
by pressing the switch-off
Setting the temperature
Press the buttons until the desired temperature blinks
on the temperature display. (The temperature can be
set between -15°C and -24°C.)
"+" increases the temperature.
"-" decreases the temperature.
Once set, the temperature display shows the current
temperature inside the freezer .
Allow t he cabinet to run for a period of 24 hours
whenever the temperature setting is changed. This
will allow the temperature to stabilise inside the
cabinet.
It is not necessary to reset the temperature when the
cabinet is switched on after it has been out of use.
The thermostat recalls the previously set
temperature.
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Adjustning the thermometer display
On delivery, the cabinet's thermometer is set to show the average temperature during normal operation
conditions. If the cabinet is used during other operational conditions, for example, in warmer surroundings,
with a lot of food or if the cabinet is run entirely or partially without accessories the thermometer display can
be adjusted for these conditions.
When adjusting the thermometer display, the cabinet should be working and freezing should not be active.
Press the shut down button for the Setting the temperature "+" and the "-" button simultaneously and hold
them down for about 5 seconds. As confirmation, the sound will buzz with a short signal. The thermometer is
now set for display of warmer food products. To return to normal display, repeat the same process. As
confirmation, the buzzer will give off a loud signal.
Information: It is very important to press the buttons at exactly the same time.
Please observe that the display will not change immediately. Instead, t he temperature of the cabinet will
successively change internally.
Temperature inside the freezer
To ensure that foodstuff will keep for a long time, be sure that the temperature i nside the freezer is -18°C or
below. Please note, however, that the energy consumption increases as the temperature decreases.
The built-in temperature display shows the warmest temperature inside the freezer. If the temperature is
measured using a thermometer, put it between the products since this will reflect the real temperature in the
frozen products. It is normal that the built-in temperature display shows a temperature slightly above that
measured in other ways.
Switching off
Switch off the cabinet by pressing the power switch.
Keep the button pressed for approx. 1 second.
Power to the cabinet is completely
interrupted only when the power plug is
disconnected.
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Alarms and other features
Door open alarm
If the door remains open for more than about 1,5
minute, the red indicator lamp starts flashing and an
audible alarm sounds.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the alarm shut-off button. As long as the door
remains open, the audible alarm will sound anew at
1-minute intervals. The red indicator lamp goes out
when the door is closed.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature rises above -12°C, the red warning
lamp flashes and an audible alarm sounds. The
temperature display will then start to flash.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the alarm shut-off button to switch off the
audible alarm. The temperature display will stop
flashing.
The red warning lamp goes out when the
temperature inside the freezer again falls below
-11°C.
Find out what caused the alarm. See the chapter
"Something not working".
Temperature memory
The temperature memory shows when an alarm has
been triggered in the cabinet.
The temperature memory operates as follows:
When the temperature inside the freezer again falls
below -11°C the audible alarm stops. The
temperature display and the red warning lamp will
flash to indicate than an alarm was triggered. When
the alarm shut-off button is pressed, the display then
displays the warmest temperature inside the cabinet
during the alarm phase and the display stops
flashing. By referring to the temperature display
indication, it is possible to decide whether or not to
discard the products inside the freezer.
Atabout-12°C:
Most food products can be immediately
re-frozen. Ice cream is especially sensitive to
temperature changes and should be consumed
as soon as possible.
At -9° - -2°C:
Food products should be prepared (cooked)
prior to eating or re-freezing them.
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However, always check the quality of the food
yourself to determine if it can be frozen or if it must
be discarded.
Freezing
Press the fast freeze button approx. 24 hours prior to
placing the food in the freezer.
You need not press the fast-freeze button when
freezing smaller quantities of food during any
24-hour period.
Fast freeze is automatically switched off apporox 50
hours after the button has been pressed.
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