Electrolux EUN 1272 User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

2222 753-52

EUN 1272

freezer

UK

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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 Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ 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

as they can burst when the contents freeze.

¥ ManufacturersÕ 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.

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 Department.

Important Safety Instructions

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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.

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Contents

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Before use / Starting your appliance . . . . . . . . . . .5

Temperature control / Warning light (red) . . . . . . . .5

Freezing fresh food / Frozen food storage . . . . . . .6

Freezing calendar / Thawing / Making ice cubes .6

Normal Operating Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Health and Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Maintenance and Cleaning Internal 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

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Positioning / Door reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Building-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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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Operation

Freezer controls

Starting your appliance

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

➄

beyond the Ç■È position. When the pilot light ➃is
illuminated this shows that the appliance is on.
The freezer is switched off by turning knob ➄to
position Ç■È.

➀

Push button for fast-freezing

➁

Fast-freezing indicator light (yellow)

➂

Warning light (red)

➃

Pilot light (green)

➄

Thermostat control knob

Temperature control

The temperature inside the freezer is regulated by a
thermostat with different temperature positions and
one ÇOFFÈ (■) position.

Position ÇminÈ = minimum cold
Position ÇmaxÈ = 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:
¥ Room temperature

¥ How often the door is opened
¥ How much food is stored
¥ Position of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control setting

all these factors have to be considered and some
experimentation may be necessary.

MAX

min

➁➂➃ ➄➀

Warning light (red)

If the temperature warning light ➂lights up, it
indicates that the temperature within the freezer has
reached a level where safe food storage is no longer
ensured (warmer than -12¡C).
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.

To obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat
control towards ÇmaxÈ; to obtain a higher
temperature turn the control towards ÇminÈ.
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 16 kg of
fresh food.
Activate fast freeze by depressing the fast-freeze
button ➀ 24 hours before you want to freeze your
fresh food, the yellow light ➁illuminates. This time
can be shortened, depending on the quantity of food
to be frozen.

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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.

You should never freeze more than 16 Kg. of
fresh food at anyone time.

Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) the fast freeze function can be ended
at any time by depressing the button ➀again.
The yellow light ➁goes out.

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

To remove the drawers, proceed as follows: pull the
drawer out until it comes to a stop, then tilt it upwards
(see figure).

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 Çfast
freezeÈ 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.

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 pre­treating 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.

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.

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