Electrolux EUU1173 User Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
2222 740-56
EUU 1173
freezer
UK
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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.
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
authorized service or qualified personnel using a
special cable of the same type.
¥ 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!
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 Department.
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Instructions for the User
Important Safety Instructions 3
Operation 5
Before use 5
Freezer controls 5
Starting your appliance 5
Temperature control 5
Warning light (red) 5
Temperature acoustic alarm 5
Freezing fresh food 5
Frozen food storage 6
Thawing 6
Ice making 6
Health and safety guidelines 7
Defrosting 8
Maintenance and Cleaning 9
Internal cleaning 9
Periodic cleaning 9
When the appliance is not in use 9
Something Not Working? 10
Service and Spare Parts 11
Customer Care Departments 11
Guarantee Conditions 12
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 13
Installation 13
Positioning 13
Electrical Connection 14
Building-in Instructions 15
Grid preparation 15
Door reversal 15
Building the appliance in under a worktop 16
Fitting the plinth 20
Contents
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.
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
¥ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
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➃
Warning light (red)
➄
Pilot light (green)
➅
Push button ON/OFF
➆
Thermostat control knob
➀
Symbol for audible alarm
➁
Push button for fast-freezing
➂
Fast-freezing indicator light (yellow)
Freezer controls
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.
Starting your appliance
Insert the plug into the wall socket. The appliance
can be activated/deactivated by pressing the
ON/OFF button.When the pilot light
➄
is illuminated
this shows that the appliance is on.
Temperature control
The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the thermostat
➆
situated at the bottom of the
cabinet .
To operate the freezer proceed as follows:
Turn the thermostat control knob beyond 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
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 max.; to obtain a higher
temperature turn the control knob towards min.
Warning light (red)
If the temperature warning light ➃lights 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 warning
light will stay on until the temperature has dropped to
a safe level for the storage of frozen food.
Temperature acoustic alarm
This appliance incorporates an alarm which gives off
an audible signal whenever the warning light comes
on. This signal can be temporarily stopped by
depressing the push button for fast-freezing ➁.
The fast-freezing push button can be released as
soon as the warning light is off.
Freezing fresh food
In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 18 kg of
fresh food.
Activate fast freeze by depressing the fast-freeze
button
➁
24 hours before you want to freeze your
➀ ➁ ➂ ➄ ➅ ➆➃
Operation
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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.
fresh food, the yellow light ➂ illuminates. 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 this is the coldest part; if freezing only a
small amount of food, always use the top
compartment. Once the food is completely frozen
(which could take up to 24 hours) press the fast
freeze button to deactivate the fast freeze mode; the
yellow light
➂
goes off.
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.
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.
To remove the drawers, proceed as follows: pull the
drawer out until it comes to a stop, then tilt it upwards
(see figure).
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.
Freezing calendar
The following symbols 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.
PR001c
10 - 1210 - 1210 - 1210 - 123-63-63-63-63-41-2
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Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. 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 place as cool as possible 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 Òbest
beforeÓ 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 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 time indicated.
¥ 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.
Health and Safety Guidelines
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The freezer compartment will become progressively
covered with frost. This should be removed with the
special plastic scraper provided, whenever the
thickness of the frost exceeds 1/4".
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
and it is advisable to carry out this operation when
the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:
1.Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers
of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
2.Turn the thermostat control knob ➆to the Ç■È
setting.
3.Leave the door open.
4.Remove the three large drawers.
5.When defrosting is completed, remove the water
that has collected in the small bottom drawer and
dry the interior thoroughly.
Turn the thermostat control to a medium setting and,
after letting the appliance run for at least two hours in
the Çfast freezeÈ mode, replace the previously
removed food into the compartments.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs
during defrosting may shorten their storage
life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage the
appliance beyond repair.
Important
In the event of a power failure causing t he
temperature within your freezer to rise, do
not re-freeze the food without checking its
condition. The following guidelines should
assist you:
Ice-cream: once thawed should be discard-
ed.
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked
and used up.
Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen 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 re-frozen
providing there are still ice crystals remaining
within them.
Small Joints: should be cooked and can then
be re-frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen
as a cooked dish.
Defrosting
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