AEG-Electrolux EUC3303 User Manual

Freezer /Congélateur /Gefrier / Vries

INSTRUCTION BOOK

NOTICE D’UTILISATION

GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

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EUC3303

Safety instructions

Your new freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one. Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. Keep the 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 i nside 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.

instruction

Scrapping old cabinets

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.................

Scrapping old cabinets 2.......................

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

Temperature inside the freezer 4................

Switching off 4..............................

Alarms and other features 4....................

Freezing 4..................................

Suitable storage periods 5......................

Thawing 5..................................

Cabinet interior 5............................

Hints and Tips 6.....................

Saving energy 6.............................

Food Storage 6..............................

Protect the environment 6......................

Maintenance and Cleaning 6..........

Removing the ventilation grille 6................

Cleaning 6..................................

Defrosting the freezer 7.......................

When the appliance is not in use 7...............

Something Not Working 8............

DECLARA TION OF GUARANTEE TERMS 9....

Technical specification 10.............

Installation 10........................

Mains Cable 10...............................

Unpacking 10................................

Remove the transport supports 10................

Cleaning 10..................................

Installing the cabinet 11........................

Door Reversal 12.............................

Electrical connection 12........................

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Description of the Appliance

Control Panel

Model EUC3303

1. Freezershelf with flap

2. Freezer basket

3. Ventilation grill

ABC

A. Red warning lamp

Flashes when one of the alarms in the cabinet has been triggered.

B. Alarm shut-off button

Used to turn the audible alarm off.

C. Yellow indicator lamp

Lights when Fast Freeze is operating.

Before use

Position and clean the cabinet as explained in 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.

D. FAST FREEZE button

Used to switch the Fast Freeze feature on and off.

E. Green indicator lamp

Lights when the freezer is operating.

F. Thermostat control

Usetoswitchonandsetthedesiredtemperaturein the freezer.

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Using the freezer

To start the freezer and set the correct temperature

Turn the thermostat control to the desired position. MIN The lowest position of the thermostat control results in the highest temperature inside the cabinet. MAX The highest position of the thermostat control results in the lowest temperature inside the cabinet.

• : Switched off. Allow the 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.

Temperature inside the freezer

To ensure that foodstuff will keep for a long time, be sure that the temperature inside the freezer is -18°C or below. Please note, however, that the energy consumption increases as the temperature decreases.

Switching off

Turn the control anti-clockwise the position to "O". Remove the power supply plug from the wall socket.

Alarms and other features

Temperature alarm

The warning lamp lights and an alarm sounds if the inside temperature is warmer than -10°C. Switching off the audible alarm: Press the alarm-off button. The red warning lamp goes out when it becomes colder than -9°C.

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.

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. Fast freeze can be discontinued by pressing the fast freeze button once again. The yellow fast freeze lamp remains lit as long as the fast freeze button is engaged.

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