Electrolux EU6338T User Manual
2222705-02
I N F O
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
EU 6338 T
FREEZER
2
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
Warning light (red) 5
Temperature alarm device 5
Freezing fresh food 6
Frozen food storage 6
Cold accumulator 7
Thawing 7
Ice making 7
Normal Operating Sound 7
Health and
safety guidelines 8
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
Electrolux Service Force 13
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 15
Installation 15
Positioning 15
Door Reversal 16
Electrical Connection 17
CONTENTS
3
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 cable 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
■ The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a
natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibly, 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!
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
compartment 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.
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
➀
Freezer calendar
(recommended storage
times for frozen foods)
➁
Freezer controls
➂
Compartment for freezing
fresh food
➃
Freezer food storage
➀
➁
➂
➂
➃
➃
1
2
3
4
5
6
OPERATION
Freezer controls
Temperature control
The temperature inside the freezer is regulated by a
thermostat with 6 temperature positions and one
«OFF» (O) position.
Position 1 = minimum cold
Position 6 = maximum cold
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
An intermediate position 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.
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.
For easier turning of this control, use a small coin.
Warning light (red)
If the temperature warning light ➃lights 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.
Temperature alarm device
Your freezer is fitted with an acoustic alarm designed
to signal when the temperature inside the freezer
has risen to a level which can no longer guarantee
correct storage of food. The alarm sounds until the
red temperature warning light goes out or until the
fast freeze switch ➁is activated. The fast freeze
switch can be deactivated as soon as the red
warning light goes out.
➀
Thermostat control
➁
Fast freeze switch and acoustic signal (warning light on)
➂
Fast freeze light (yellow)
➃
Warning light (red)
➄
Mains-on light (green)
5
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.
➀➁➂
➄
➃
6
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 20 kg of
fresh food.
When you first start the freezer or after a period of
non-use, move the fast-freeze switch ➁to the
SUPER position 2-3 hours before you want to freeze
your food (the yellow light ➂lights up). 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
appliance's two top compartments; if freezing only a
small amount of food, use the top compartment. In
the first compartment, products must only be stacked
up to the mark on the cell so as to ensure that air
circulation is not obstructed.
You should never freeze more than 20 Kg. of
fresh food at anyone time.
Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze button to the
«OFF» position; the yellow light ➂goes off.
Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the two top compartments
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.
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.
To remove the drawers, proceed as follows: pull the
drawer out until it comes to a stop, then tilt it upwards
(see figure).
PR001c
Cold accumulator
The freezer contains one cold accumulator which
can be found in the top compartment. The cold
accumulator increases storage times in the event of
a power cut or breakdown. It must be placed on top
of the food.
Removal of this unit will increase the capacity of the
fast freezing compartment but will reduce storage
times in the event of a power cut or breakdown.
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.
7
Loading...