Electrolux EU 7120-1 C User Manual

freezer

INSTRUCTION BOOK

2222 060-16

EU 7120/1 C

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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 the
manufacturer or its service agent.

• 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.

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

• 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, unless they are approved for this
purpose by the manufacturer.

During Use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.

• 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 ‘frost/freezer burns’ if
consumed straight from the freezer.

• Manufacturers’ 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
carrying 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
Electrolux Service Force Centre and always insist
on genuine spare parts.

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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Door reversal directions

1. Disconnect from the electricity supply.

2. Remove all loose items, including food, store food
in a cool place.

3. Gently lay the fridge/freezer on its back with the
top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3
inches) of packing;

4. Remove the feet (3)

5. Remove bottom hinge (1).

6. Slide out the door from pin (G), unscrew the latter
and then screw it down into the hinge provided on
the opposite side, after having removed the small
plugs which should then be fitted on the opposite
side.

7. Refit the door and bottom hinge (1) on the
opposite side.

8. Refit the feet (3) on the opposite side.

9. Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side
after having pierced the plugs with a punch. Cover
the holes left open with the plugs contained in the
documentation pack.

Important

After completion of the door reversiing operation,
check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. If
the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the
gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that
case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or
accelerate this process by heating up the part
involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting.

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CONTENTS

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information

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Operation

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Before use 4

Control panel 4

Start your appliance 4

Temperature control 4

Freezing fresh food 4

Frozen food storage 5

Thawing 5

Making ice cubes 5

Normal operating sounds 5

Health and Safety Guidelines

6

Maintenance and Cleaning

6

Internal cleaning 6

External cleaning 7

When the appliance is not in use 7

Defrosting 7

Something Not Working

9

Service and Spare Parts

10

Customer Care Department

10

Guarantee Conditions

11

Instructions for the
Installer

Technical Specification

12

Installation

13

Positioning 13

Rear Spacers 13

Electrical Connection

14

Door Reversal

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OPERATION

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.

Control Panel

A - Fast freeze knob

B - Thermostat control

C - Operation light

D - Fast freeze light

E - Alarm light

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.

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,

- 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.

Control Panel

A. Fast freeze knob

When you place fresh food in the appliance, turn the
fast freeze knob to “S”.

B. Thermostat control

When you first start the freezer we suggest that you
turn the thermostat to a medium setting by using a
coin that fits the groove.

Min = lowest setting, minimum cold

Max = highest setting, maximum cold

C. Operation light

The operation light is illuminated continuously, to
show that the appliance is on.

D. Fast freeze light

The fast freeze light is illuminated, to show that the
fast freeze function is working.

E. Alarm light

If the alarm light (E) lights up, it indicates that the
temperature within the freezer has reached a level
where the safe food storage is no longer ensured.

When the freezer is first switched on, the alarm 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 22 kg of
fresh food.

When you first start the freezer or after a period of
non-use, turn the fast freeze knob to «S» 24 hours
before you want to freeze your food (the yellow light
(D) lights up).

If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze
knob should be activated about 2-3 hours before
freezing fresh food.

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INSTALLATION

Positioning

This appliance should only be installed at a location
where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate classification indicated on the rating plate,
which is located at the left on the inside of the
appliance.

The following table shows which ambient
temperature is correct for each climate classification:

SN +10°C to + 32°C

N +16°C to + 32°C

ST +18°C to + 38°C

T +18°C to + 43°C

It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of
direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature
e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold
room e.g. an outhouse, where the temperatures may
fall below 10°C (50°F). If these temperatures are
exceeded i.e. colder or warmer, then the appliance
may not operate correctly.

You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
must also be at least 100 mm (4”) distance between
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen
furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not be
positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).

There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of
the appliance. Do not obstruct the space
underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed
close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT
install in places with restricted ventilation.

Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
using your fingers.

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100 mm10 mm

10 mm

A

B

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Warning

IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE
UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.

Rear spacers

The plastic bag containing all relevant
documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted
into special holes in the back of the appliance.

Fit the spacers into the holes, taking care to ensure
that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown in the
diagram. Then turn them through 45° (arrow (A)
vertical) until they lock into place.

Important

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be
easily accessible after installation.

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45°

Depending upon the position which you choose for
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
on “Door reversal directions” paragraph.

N

S

minMAX

ON

SUPER

ALARM

A

B

C

D

E

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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 or 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.

Making ice cubes

The appliance is provided with one or more trays for
ice-cubes trays.

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

Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.

Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.

A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
the oven.

Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.

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 two top
compartments of the freezer as these are the coldest
parts.

Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) return the fast freeze switch to the
«N» position; the yellow light (D) goes off.

Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the top compartments 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.

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.

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.

Warning

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”.

Important

In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will
not be affected if the power cut is short and if 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 .