Electrolux EU6233i User Manual

freezer

INSTRUCTION BOOK

2222 145-86

EU 6233 I

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 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

¥ This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its

cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized
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

cookers, 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.

¥ Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has

thawed out.

¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer.

¥ 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
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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CONTENTS

2222 145-86

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information

2

Description of the Appliance

4

Operation

5

Before using 5

Starting your appliance 5

Temperature control 5

Freezing fresh food 5

Frozen food storage 5

Thawing 6

Making ice cubes 6

Hints and Tips

7

Defrosting

8

Maintenance and Cleaning

9

Internal cleaning 9

When the appliance is not in use 9

Something Not Working

10

Service and Spare Parts

11

Customer Care

11

Service Force Centres

12

Guarantee Conditions

14

Instructions for the
Installer

Technical Specifications

15

Installation Instructions

16

Electrical Connection

17

Building in 18

4

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

A

C

B

min

MAX

10-10-10-10-3-3-3-3-3-41-

A- Freezer controls

B - Compartment for frozen food storage

C - Compartments for freezing fresh foods

OPERATION

ABCD

E

min

MAX

A - Fast-freeze switch push button
B - Fast-freeze indicator light (Amber)

C - Alarm indicator light (Red)
D - Operation light (Green)

E - Thermostat control knob

Before using

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.

Starting your appliance

Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light (D)
will light up to show that the appliance is on.

However, the alarm indicator light (C) will also light
up until the freezer reaches the correct temperature.

Temperature control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the thermostat situated at the top of the cabinet (E).
To operate the freezer proceed as follows:

Turn the thermostat control knob the Ç■È position.

When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you
turn the thermostat control knob 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 poor ventilation, high
temperature and frequent door openings, it may be
necessary to select a more suitable setting. To
obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat
control knob towards maximum; to obtain a higher
temperature turn the control knob towards minimum.

In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 16 kg of
fresh food.

When you first start the freezer or after a period of
non-use, press the fast-freeze switch (A) 2-3 hours
before you want to freeze your food (the yellow light
(B) illuminates).

If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze
switch 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 top compartments of the freezer as this is the
coldest part as shown in the diagram.

Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) press the fast freeze switch; the
yellow light (B) goes off.

Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the top compartment can be
used for a further freezing operation.

The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the best
quality.

Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is
already frozen.

During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer
door remains closed.

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D670

9 Kg

7 Kg

6

Making ice cubes

The appliance is provided with one or more plastic
ice cube trays.

Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand
and place them in one of the freezer compartment.

To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
twist. Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to
remove the trays from the freezer.

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.

Warning

Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in
the freezer compartment.

Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer, can cause 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
Òfrost/freezer burnsÓ.

In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will
not be affected if the power cut is short and the
freezer is full. Do not open the door . Should the food
begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must
not be re-frozen.

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 Ç fast
freezeÈ mode before storing frozen food.

Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
manufacturer.

Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than is absolutely necessary.

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Press in the joint covers between the appliance and
the kitchen unit.

Apply covers (B) on joint cover lugs and into hinge
holes.

D724

D726

B

Place guide (A) on the inside part of the furniture
door, upper and lower position as shown in the figure
and mark the position of external holes. Having
drilled the holes, fix the guide with the screws
supplied.

20 mm

A

50mm

PR166

Separate parts A, B, C, D as shown in the figure

PR266

A

B

C

D

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HINTS AND TIPS

Normal Operating Sounds

¥ You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds

when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
or tubing at the rear, to the cooling
plate/evaporator.

¥ When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is

being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring
sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.

¥ A thermostat controls the compressor, and you

will hear a faint ÕclickÕ when the thermostat cuts in
and out.

Food Storage

To obtain the best performance from your freezer

¥ Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids.

¥ Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it

straight away. The use of an insulated container
is advisable. When you arrive home place the
frozen food in the frezeer immediately.

¥ Do not push food together too much, try to allow

air to circulate around each item.

¥ Do not store food uncovered.

¥ 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.

¥ 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 airtight 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 times indicated by the
manufacturer.

¥ 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.

Energy Saving Advice

¥ Do not install the appliance close to sources of

heat, such as a boiler or radiator.

¥ Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated

room and make sure that the air openings of the
appliance are not abstructed.

¥ Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by

packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
before placing them in the freezer.

¥ Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be

placed in the fridge before being transferred to
the freezer.

¥ Try to avoid keeping the door open for long

periods or opening the door too frequently as
warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.

¥ Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the

door from closing properly.

In the Event of a Power Failure

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen
foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature
within your freezer should rise, do not refreeze 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 refrozen 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 refrozen providing
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.

Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be
refrozen as cooked dishes.

Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a
fresh dish.

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Defrosting

When the frost has reached a thickness of up to
4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper
provided with the appliance. During this operation it
is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from
the mains and remove the food. Never use metal
tools for this operation.

For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)
proceed as follows:

- turn the thermostat control knob to the ÇOFFÈ

position (■) or disconnect the appliance from the
mains.

- Remove any food from inside the freezer , wrap it
in several sheets of newspaper and store in a
cool/dry place.

- Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper
under the channel in the centre of the lower part
of the appliance; place a low-sided container
beneath the scraper to collect the water (see fig.).

- Clean and dry thoroughly.

- Replace the scraper in one of the drawers .

- Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset
the thermostat control knob to the normal
operating position.

- After letting the appliance run for at least two
hours in fast freeze mode, replace the previously
removed food into the compartment.

Important

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

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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.

The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.

D207

GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP. FUSE

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

BLUE

13 AMP

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.