Electrolux EU1070T User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

2222 688-32

EU 1070 T

freezer

UK

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Instructions for the User

Important Safety Instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 5

Before use 5
Starting your appliance 5
Temperature control 5
Freezing fresh food 5
Frozen food storage 6
Freezing calendar 6
Thawing 6
Making ice cubes 6
Automatic defrost 6
Normal Operating Sound 7

Health and Safety Guidelines 8
Maintenance and Cleaning 9

Internal cleaning 9
External cleaning 9
When the appliance is not in use 9

Something Not Working? 10
Service and Spare Parts 11
Customer Care Department 11
Guarantee Conditions 12

Service Force Addresses 13

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specifications 15
Installation 15

Positioning 15
Door reversal 16

Electrical Connection 17

CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 cable available from the
manufacturer or your local 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

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
compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

■ During transportation and installation of the

appliance, 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!

General Safety

■ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its

cooling unit; maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by
authorised technicians.

■ 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

radiators 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. 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 freezer.

■ 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

consumed straight from the freezer.

■ Do not remove items from the freezer

compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

■

Placing frozen goods on the top of the appliance
can lead to the accumulation of condensation in
the cavity of the storage tray through contact with
the cold. Electronic components are housed within
this cavity. If condensation should drip onto these
components, the appliance could be damaged by
a short circuit. For this reason do not place frozen
goods on top of the appliance.

■ Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer

as they can burst when the contents freeze.

■ Manufacturers’ recommended storage times

should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
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.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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➀

Freezer controls

➁

Compartment for freezing fresh food

➂

Comparments for storing frozen food

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 Service
Force Centre.

At the end of the Appliance Life

■ When disposing of your appliance use an

authorised disposal site.

■ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or

catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

➂

➂

➂

➁

➀

Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance as this will be
carried out automatically.

°C

-16

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-24

-18

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-20-22

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➁

➂

➃

OPERATION

Freezer controls

Starting your appliance

Insert the plug into the wall socket. The appliance can
be activated by turning the thermostat knob

➁

beyond the “-16°C” position. When the pilot light ➀is
illuminated this shows that the appliance is on.
The freezer is switched off by turning knob

➁

to

position «●».

Temperature control

The temperature inside the freezer is regulated by a
thermostat with 5 temperature positions and one
«OFF» (●) position.

Position «-16°C» = minimum cold
Position «-24°C» = maximum cold

Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
An intermediate position (-18°C) is usually the most

suitable, although the temperature will be affected by:

l

Room temperature

l

How often the door is opened

l

How much food is stored

l

Position of the appliance

In determining the correct temperature control setting
all these factors have to be considered and some
experimentation may be necessary.

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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.

To obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat
control to the higher numbers; to obtain a higher
temperature turn the control to the lower numbers.
When altering the temperature setting, allow 24 hours
for the temperature to stablise before making further
changes.

Freezing fresh food

In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 9 kg of
fresh food.
Activate fast freeze by depressing the fast freeze
button ➃- for more than one second - 24 hours
before you want to freeze your fresh food, the yellow
light ➂ illuminates. 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 bottom drawer of the freezer as this is the coldest
part.
The maximum amount of food which can be frozen in
24 hours is indicated on the rating plate. This is to be
found on the bottom left-hand side.

You should never freeze a greater quantity of
foods than the maximum indicated on the
appliance’s rating plate at any one time.

➀

Pilot light (green)

➁

Thermostat control knob

➂

Fast-freezing indicator light (yellow)

➃

Push button for fast-freezing

°C

-16

-24

-18

-20-22

Making ice cubes

The appliance is provided with a plastic ice cube tray.
Fill the tray 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
place it in the freezer. To turn out the ice cubes simply
give the tray a slight twist to release the cubes.

Never tray to free an ice tray that is frozen to the
freezer using a sharp or pointed object.

Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) the fast freeze function can be ended
manually at any time by depressing the button

➃

again for more than one second.
The yellow light goes out. If the fast freeze function is

not ended manually, the appliance electronics switch
off the fast freeze function after 48 hours. The yellow
light

➂

goes out.

Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the bottom drawer can be
used for a further freezing operation.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned
foodstuffs.
During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer
door remains closed.
Because freezing is faster with frost free technology,
once food is defrosted, it retains all of its original
texture, vitamins and taste.

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 suggest that all of the internal baskets are utilized.
Moreover, 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 your freezer 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.

To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, no
foodstuffs should be stored directly against the fan
blade.

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.

Ice lollies, 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.

Freezing calendar

The symbols on the drawers show different types of
frozen goods.
The numbers indicate storage times in months for the
appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper
or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid
depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating
before freezing.

Thawing

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.

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 discarded.
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 re-frozen
as a cooked dish.

Automatic defrost

Your appliance has been designed to be frost free.
This means there is no need to manually defrost your
appliance as this will be carried out automatically.

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Normal operating sounds

The advanced design of today’s frost free appliances
mean you hear unfamiliar noises during everyday
operation. The diagrams below describe some of the
noises you may hear. These are quite normal and
mean your appliance is operating correctly.

COOLING FAN
You may hear the cooling air being
blown inside the cabinet by the fan.

The flow of liquids and gases
through the cooler may create a
bubbling or gurgling sound.

During normal operations movement
caused by temperature change may
cause sudden sharp sounds.

DRAIN PAN
Water may occasionaly
be heard running into the
drain pan.

MOTOR
Modern, high efficiency motors
operate much faster than older
models. The motor may have a high
pitched hum or pulsating sound.

TIMER
The automatic defrost timer sounds
like an electric clock and clicks in
and out of the defrost cycle.