Electrolux EU6321T User Manual
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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
EU 6321 T
FREEZER
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Instructions for the User
Important Safety Instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 5
Before use 5
Start your appliance 5
Temperature control 5
Warning light (red) 5
Freezing fresh food 5
Frozen food storage 6
Thawing 6
Ice making 6
Normal Operating Sound 6
Health and
safety guidelines 7
Defrosting 8
Maintenance and Cleaning 9
Internal cleaning 9
External cleaning 9
When the appliance is not use 9
Something not Working? 10
Service and Spare Parts 11
Customer Care Department 11
Guarantee Conditions 12
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 15
Installation 15
Positioning 15
Door Reversal 16
Electrical Connection 17
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.
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 cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a 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
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
Refrigerant
■ 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!
During Use
■ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only. 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 refrigerator.
■ 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
compartement if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
■ Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
compartment they can burst when the contents
freeze.
■ Manufacturers’ recommended storage times
should be adhered to.Refer to relevant
instructions.
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 carrier 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.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
A - Freezer controls
B - Freezer calendar (reccomended storage times for frozen foods)
C - Freezer food storage
D - Freezing fresh food
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OPERATION
Freezer controls
Start your appliance
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light
(C) will light up to show that the appliance is on.
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 beyond the «■» position.
When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you
turn the thermostat control 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 towards max.; to obtain a higher temperature
turn the control towards min.
Warning light (red)
If the temperature warning light (D) lights up, it
indicates that the temperature within the freezer has
reached a level where safe food storage is no longer
ensured.
When the freezer is first switched on, the warning
light will stay on until the temperature has dropped
to a safe level for the storage of frozen food.
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 18 kg
of fresh food.
When you first start the freezer, or after a period
of non-use, slide the fast-freeze switch (A) to the
left (fast freeze position) 2-3 hours before you
want to freeze your food (the yellow light (B)
lights up).
If the freezer is already in operation, the fastfreeze 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.
Once the food is completely frozen (which could
take up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze switch
to the «OFF» position; the yellow light (B) goes
out.
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the top compartment can
be used for a further freezing operation.
Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned foodstuffs.
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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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.
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min
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A B C D E
A - Fast freeze switch
B - Fast freeze light (yellow)
C - Mains-on light (green)
D - Warning light (red)
E - Thermostat control
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 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 the consumer 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.
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 compartment.
Water ices, 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.
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.
Ice making
Fill the ice tray with water to the top of each ice cube
compartment, and place it in the freezer. To release
the ice cubes, twist the tray along its length. Never
use a sharp instrument to remove ice from the tray.
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 fixed freezer shelves.
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 ‘click’ when the thermostat cuts in and
out.
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Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared food. This
together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as
possible.
■ Keep the freezer door closed as much as
possible.
■ Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
■ Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the freezer until cool. (Leave food
in a cool place in order that it can then be placed
in the refrigerator as soon as possible).
■ Do not store food uncovered.
■ The best way to defrost food is to put it in the
refrigerator to thaw slowly.
■ 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.
■ It is important that food is used before its “best
before” date.
■ Always wash your hands with soapy water and
dry them with a clean towel before handling
food.
■ Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work
surface or knife, without washing them
thoroughly in between.
■ The foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the
best quality.
■ The size of each pack should be small enough
to ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs
freeze more quickly and uniformly and give
better results.
■ Frozen food, once thawed, must not be
refrozen. 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 airlight 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 time indicated.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
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■ Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy drink
in the freezer as they may explode. Containers
with a lid must not be filled to the brim.
■ Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in
the freezer next to food which is already frozen as
this could cause the temperature of the frozen
food to rise and its quality and storage life to
reduce.
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