Tricity Bendix UF404 User's Manual
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1. Do not store food uncovered The best way to defrost food is to put it in the refrigerator to thaw slowly Remove suspect food from your re amp igerator and Clean the interior with a solution of bicarbonate of soda in warm water 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Never allow spillages to dry and harden 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 Regularly check the freezer door seal to ensure that it is clean and free from bits and pieces 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 Use kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning up food If you use a dishcloth be sure to boil it frequently CLEANING AND CARE GN BEFORE any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply INTERNAL CLEANING Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly NEVER USE DETERGENTS ABRASIVE POWDERS HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL EXTERNAL CLEA2. 3 GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT When the appliance is switched on at the mains the green indicator light will illuminate showing that the appliance is switched on The light will go out if the appliance is switched off 4 RED INDICATOR LIGHT The red indicator light is the temperature warning light it wil illuminate when the electricity supply is first switched on or when the freezer temperature rises above the required storage temperature The light will go out when the temperature falls to the correct storage level 5 AMBER INDICATOR LIGHT The amber indicator light is incorporated with the Fast Freeze switch 2 which overrides the thermostat when switched on This allows the freezer to run continuously The light will remain illuminated until the Fast Freeze is turned off 450MM WIDE MODELS On 450mm wide models you only have a thermostat control which is situated inside the cabinet see fig 11 USING YOUR MACHINE BEFORE USING Remove all securing tapes Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or detergent as the smell might linger Dry the appliance thoroughly FREEZER COMPARTMENT The symbol means that your freezer will store frozen food at 18 C 0 4 F or colder for long term storage and will also freeze fresh food If frozen correctly food will retain texture colour taste and nutritional content The
3. Unit 74 New Enterprise Centre King Edward Street Gt Grimsby DN31 3JP Electrolux After Sales Service Limberline Road Hilsea Portsmouth Hampshire P035JJ Electrolux After Sales Service 61 63 High Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 150 This guarantee is offered to you as an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Tricity Bendix products are carefully designed manufactured tested and inspected and in consequence we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in material or workmanship within one year of deleivery to the original purchaser free of charge The Company does not accept liability for defects arising fr m neglect misuse or accident The interior lightbulb and glassware on refrigerators and larders are also excluded from the guarantee There are certain conditions which may invalidate this guarantee a Itis dependent upon the appliance being correctly installed and used in accordance with the Company s instructions under normal domestic conditions within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland b Service at all times must be carried out by a Tricity Bendix Representative or authorised agent This guarantee may be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modification of the appliance Proof of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is provided Addresses or telephone numbers for service requests as listed We must point out that this guarantee
4. Max Storage Remarks Period Method Egg Whites 6 months Beat slightly place whites in small containers just a few at a time Egg Yolks 6 months As for whites but to prevent coagulation Use for savoury or sweet mix with tsp salt or tsp caster dishes label so that sugar to every two yolks correct yolks are used Butter 6 months Wrap bought butter in foil and freeze unsalted 3 months salted Cream 3 months Must first be beaten slightly before Allow slight room for Whipping and freezing Rosettes of whipped cream expansion in the container Double only can be piped onto silicone paper and Pack in layers open frozen Cheese 4 months soft Wrap all varieties tightly in foil Hard cheese stores much 3 4 months hard BAKED ITEMS Wrap in foil or polythene bags better when grated Bread 1 2 months Wrap and freeze Freshly baked Cakes plain 6 months Wrap and freeze Cakes iced 3 months Freeze without wrapping then wrap and store in polythene PREPARED FOODS Stews 2 months May be frozen quite satisfactorily in a Place bag inside a square polythene bag plastic or cardboard box to shape the contents into bricks which save space in freezer Sauces 4 months Freeze in quantities of 275ml z pint Egg based sauces are A little extra liquid may be required unsuitable when you come to use it Full courses 3 months Assemble individual helpings on Cover slices of meat with specially constructed aluminium
5. 13 amp BS1363 plug is unsuitable for your sockets the plug should be removed cut off in the case of a moulded on plug and an appropriate plug fitted NOTE Moulded plugs cannot be re used and should be discarded if cut from a mains lead as insertion into 13 A socket could prove fatal If a non fused plug is fitted ref fig 8 the wiring must follow the above procedure and the appliance must be protected by the use of a 15amp fuse either in the adaptor or at the distribution board If at any time a replacement supply cord is required the cross sectional area of its conductors must not be less than 0 75mm and the cable clamp must be tightened so as to fully retain the new cord We recommend that this type of installation be checked by a fully qualified electrician prior to use THE CONTROLS 500MM WIDE MODELS On 500mm wide models you have the following controls where fitted which are in the table top see fig 10 1 THERMOSTAT DIAL The thermostat dial operates the fridge compartment With the aid of a coin turn the thermostat dial clockwise to align the Black Indicator with the required temperature setting 2 FAST FREEZE CONTROL By turning the fast freeze control dial with the aid of a coin clockwise to I the fast freeze mode begins it is indicated by the amber light 5 illuminating When you turn the dial back to O the amber light will go out and the appliance will return to normal running
6. 4 Refit the door engaging the top with the upper hinge pin in its new position 5 Pull out the lower hinge pin 8 which may have come away with the hinge blade or remained in the door Push the pin rounded end into the bush at the bottom of the door on the side opposite to its origina position 6 Taking care not to press down on the door The large foot hinge assembly should be transferred over to the opposite side of the cabinet and screws 15 4 and 5 moved over to their new positions in the hinge foot 7 It is important that the spacer 6 is retained with screw 4 in the channel between the base of the appliance arid the foot hinge when screwing the assembly into its new position 8 Refit the small foot positioning the screw in the hole furthest from the cabinet front on the flat portion of the base 9 Replace the level adjuster 1 in the small foot 10 Stand the appliance upright 11 If your appliance has a side fix handle see Fig 6 i Protect the paintwork from damage with masking tape or other suitable material between the blade and painted surface while using a blunt knife or similar instrument to carefully prise out the plastic plugs from alternative handle positions on the opposite side of the door ii Transfer the handle to its new position and push the plastic plugs into the vacated screw holes 12 Finally level the appliance by means of the level adjusters 1 in the feet ADJUSTMENT
7. and poultry freeze exceptionally well Similarly game dairy produce fruit and vegetables all keep well in the freezer Food with a high water content such as lettuce and marrow do not freeze well as the freezing process breaks down their cellular structure Other items which do not freeze well are mayonnaise because it separates bananas because they turn black and whole eggs in their shells because they crack USING THE FAST FREEZE CONTROL 500mm WIDE MODELS ONLY On this model when freezing fresh food the Fast Freeze switch see fig 10 should be switched from the normal operating position 0 to P and run the appliance for at least 24 hours before placing food inside The amber fast freeze light will indicate that the freezer is in the fast freeze mode This will lower the temperature inside the freezer Place the fresh food on the top shelf in contact with the refrigerated surface leaving a space between FROZEN FOOD STORAGE items to allow cold air to circulate After 24 hours the food will be fully frozen and can be transferred to one of the baskets The fast freeze switch can now be returned to its normal operating position 0 NOTE After starting up or cleaning of the appliance the fast freeze procedure should not be carried out until the red light goes out the freezer is at its normal operating temperature Your appliance has the following net storage volume 450mm wide model Net storage volu
8. interior temperature of the freezer is automatically controlled by the thermostat The freezer is designed to produce a storage temperature of 18 C 0 4 F or colder This will normally be achievadl with a setting of 4 on the control dial The control dial is numbered 6 6 The higher the number the colder the temperature On setting the cooling system is switched off but the appliance is not disconnected from the electricity Supply Due to different installations methods of usage and weather conditions adjustments to the temperature setting may be required These are best assessed against a temperature reading on a thermometer buried in the frozen food or in a block of margarine or butter Remember you must take your reading very quickly since the thermometer temperature will rise rapidly after you remove it If colder settings are selected for extra chilling effect do not forget to turn the control dial back to the correct setting afterwards FREEZING FRESH FOODS The refrigerated top shelf in the appliance should be used as a fast freeze compartment Any existing frozen food should be rearranged to leave space on the top shelf for freezing The Maximum quantity of fresh food you can freeze in any 24 hours is 8 5kg for 450mm and 8 0kg for 500mm wide models Most fresh food will freeze well however some freeze more successfully than others Food with a low proportion of water such as bread cakes pastry meat fish
9. trays then cover with foil To re heat leave the cover on and put in the oven for about 45 minutes at 200 C Mark 6 gravy to prevent drying out HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES 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 time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange juice rose to 22 in an hour between the supermarket and home It then took 11 hours to get down to 7 C in the refrigerator Keep the freezer door closed as much as possible Remember that warm air is flowing in as you are deciding what to have for tea 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 refrigerator or freezer until cool Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order that it can then be placed in the refrigerator or freezer as soon as possible Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat they must be in separate containers Take care not to let the meat juices drip onto other food If the meat does drip remove everything and clean thoroughly
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12. NING Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water Do NOT use abrasive products Please Note There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning Once or twice a year dust the condenser black grille and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched OFF An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS NOT IN USE When the appliance is not in use for long periods disconnect from the electricity supply empty all food and clean the appliance leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells In the freezer compartment frost accumulates on the shelves during normal working and should occasionally be removed with the plastic scraper provided Heavy frosting 1 4 thick will reduce the freezers efficiency and therefore complete defrosting should then be carried out probably at 6 month intervals depending on usage Preferably you should defrost the freezer when there is little or no food in it 1 Any remaining frozen food should be placed in another freezer or wrapped in blankets or layers of paper and placed in cardboard boxes and then stored in a cool place 2 Switch off the wall socket and remove the plug 3 Fold out the defrost flip spout and place a suitable container under the spout to collect the d
13. OF THE DOOR Before carrying out the following Instruction you must ensure that the appliance is DISCONNECTED from the electricity supply Occasionally door adjustment may be necessary i e if a slight clearance is noticeable between the door gasket and cabinet This condition is mainly due to uneven floors or the loading of the door It is possible to adjust the door at the hinge point Fig 7 as follows 1 With the appliance standing on a level surface check that the door opens and closes properly and seals all round 2 If adjustment of the door is necessary this can be done by loosening the screw A Securing the hinge blade to the foot and adjusting the hinge blade and door in and out a little at a time to tighten or loosen the fit Re tighten the screw each time an adjustment has been made before again checking for satisfactory door closure ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate located inside the cabinet WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED For your convenience this appliance comes complete with either a moulded on or re wireable 13 amp BS1363 plug protected by a 13 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse i in the event of having to change the
14. OL 500mm WIDE MODELS ONLY 3 WARNING LIGHTS 500mm WIDE MODELS ONLY 4 THERMOSTAT CONTROL 450mm WIDE MODELS ONLY 5 FAST FREEZE FLAP 6 FREEZER BASKET 7 DRAIN CHANNEL 8 LEVEL ADJUSTERS INSTALLATION 1 This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures between 10 50 F and 32 90 F It should be located in a dry atmosphere out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature e g not next to a cooker or other sources of direct heat or in a very cold room e g an outhouse where the temperatures may fall below 10 50 F 2 The appliance should be gently pushed into place until the table top rear ventilation grill touches the wall see Fig 1 When in position a 20mm 3 4 clear space above the appliance should be maintained If a clear space of 20mm 3 4 above the appliance is not available clearances of 25mm 1 should be maintained on both sides of the appliance this is to provide sufficient air circulation Always ensure that the ventilation is kept clear from blockage by teatowels etc because this will cause the appliance to work incorrectly 3 Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with food and must therefore be stood on a strong firm floor which should also be level Adjust the level by screwing out the appropriate level adjusters in the feet using your fingers or a suitable spanner see fig 2 Make sure the appliance is upright and all adjusters are in firm contact
15. TRICITY BENDIX UF404 2 FAST FREEZE CONTROL 3 CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT 4 RED INDICATOR LIGHT 5 AMBER INDICATOR LIGHT FIG 8 NON FUSED PLUG GREEN amp YELLOW BROWN BLUE CORD CLAMP FIG 9 FUSED PLUG GREEN 8 YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE a WARNINGS _ EN LT IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE 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 instruction book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliahce and the relevant warnings These warnings are provided in the interest of safety You MUST read them carefully before installing or using the appliance This product is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person This product should be serviced by an authorised Service Centre and only genuine Spare parts should be used It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the product in any way Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Domestic fridge freezers a
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17. efrost water you must leave the door open see Fig 12 4 Defrosting can be speeded up by putting bowls of hot not boiling water in the freezer and loosening the frost with a stiff bristle brush or suitable plastic scraper 5 After defrosting clean and dry the interior then fold up the flip spout Switch the appliance back on and replace any frozen food and close the door REMEMBER If the temperature of frozen food is allowed to rise during the defrosting period its storage life may be shortened WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG BEFORE contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points The appliance does not work Check that There is power at the socket Ensure that there is not a power cut by checking the household lights The fuse has not blown The air circulation passages are not covered Vibration or abnormal noises You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils of 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 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 The light does not come Check that The bulb is fitted correctly Replace the bulb if it has blown Other
18. en when moving it Do not remove items from the freezer compartment 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 Manufacturer s food storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Refer to your local Service Centre and always insist on genuine spare parts Occasionaly during the operation the outside front edges of the appliance may feel quite warm to touch this is normal CONTENTS GN Be INSTALLATION A een a eh Paine ies PAGE 3 DOOR REVERSAL nase ein PAGE 3 ADJUSTMENT OF PAGE 4 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS rPAGE 4 THE CONTROLS seen PAGE 5 USING YOUR MACHINE es ae PAGE 5 USING THE FAST FHEEZE PAGE 6 FROZEN FOOD STORAGE oirlo iii PAGE 6 FOOD FREEZE GUIDE untar acid PAGE 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES eene PAGE 10 CLEANING AND than bt eher onde aee rennen PAGE 10 WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG PAGE 11 SERVICE GENT ED oot irre si PAGE 12 13 GENERAL FEATURES SEE LLUSTRATION a 1 THERMOSTAT CONTROL 500mm WIDE MODELS ONLY 2 FAST FREEZE CONTR
19. fuse in the plug supplied a replacement 13 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse must be used In the case of a moulded on plug the fuse cover MUST be refitted after changing the fuse If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug MUST NOT be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement covers are available from your local electricity shop or nearest customer service centre The colour of the replacement fuse cover must match the colour insert or emboss on the base of the plug in the case of a re wireable plug care must be taken to ensure that the top cover is refitted without causing damage to either the top cover or base In the event of the plug becoming damaged or cracked it must be replaced with an equivalent 13 amp BS1363 approved plug ref fig 9 and rewired using the following procedure IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN amp YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the Earth Symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut loose or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath If a
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21. me 70 22 litres 2 48 cuft weight of stored food 22 5kg 49 6lb 500mm wide model Net storage volume 75 81 litres 2 68 cuft weight of stored food 24 3kg 53 571b This is a standard measurement and the actual capacity depends upon the density and sizes of the food The above figures are based on an average density of 0 32Kg per litre 201 per Pre packed frozen food should be put in the freezer as soon as possible after purchase Your freezer provides for long term storage which generally means up to 3 months but the length of time can vary and it is important to follow the recommended times shown on packets of commercially frozen food Any opened packets of frozen food should be rewrapped in airtight materials to prevent surface evaporation which causes drying or freezer burn IMPORTANT If the temperature rises in frozen food because of a Non compliance with manufacturer s recommendations b Electric power failure Due to defrosting Then recommended storage life may be reduced and storage times may not apply Frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be used immediately or thrown away Alternatively if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen NOTE 1 Do not place sealed containers of carbonated liquids such as fizzy drinks into the freezer as it creates pressure on the container which may cause it to e
22. points to check Check that Have you turned the thermostat to the correct setting Have doors been left open causing the temperature to rise Sometimes the freezer door will be difficult to open shortly after you have closed it Don t worry this is due to pressure difference which will quickly equalise and allow the door to open normally if after the above checks there is still a fault call your local Service Centre In guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for any In guarantee service calls Before contacting your local Service Centre make a note of the make model and date of purchase of your machine the Service Department require this information See pages 12 13 for your nearest Service Centre In the event of a power failure causing the 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 discarded Fruit amp Vegetables If soft should be cooked and used up Bread amp Cakes Can be re frozen without danger Shellfish Should be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dishes ie casseroles should be refrigerated and used up Large Pieces of Meat Can be re frozen providing there are still ice crystals
23. re designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only There are working parts in this product which heat up Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in possible food loss See Installation instructions Parts which heat up should not be exposed Wherever 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 Before defrosting cleaning or maintenance Work ried gut be sure to switch off the applianc and unplug it Frozen food must NOT be refrozen once it has thawed out Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the container which may cause it to explode resulting in damage to the appliance The cooling plate refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes If these are punctured this would 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 The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle This appliance is heavy Care should be tak
24. reeze either of two ways Freeze in small quantities as puree stew with little water Pack in plastic containers beat to smooth pulp sweeten to taste leaving 1 5cm in blanch for two mins drain and cool headroom Pack tightly in layers with a little dry sugar sprinkled between if so desired or soak in slightly salted water for ten minutes dry and freeze Apricots 10 12 months Preferably remove stones but leave Pack in plastic containers skins on Pack in syrup 200 400g leaving 1 25 2 5cm 2 1 2 16 sugar to 550ml 1 pint of headroom water making sure fruit is covered Cherries 12 months ditto ditto Damsons 12 months ditto ditto Plums 9 months ditto ditto Gooseberries 2 months ditto ditto Blackberries 12 months Either pack in syrup as above or coat ditto with caster sugar and pack in plastic containers Also may be frozen open then pack in containers Currants 12 months ditto ditto Raspberries 12 months ditto ditto Strawberries 12 months ditto ditto Peaches 10 months Cover with boiling water for 1 minute keep fruit submerged in then cool by dipping into cold and peel syrup place crumpled carefully Cut into halves removing greaseproof paper on top so stone Use syrup method of packing there is no room between the and freezing surface of the liquid and the lid DAIRY PRODUCTS Eggs whole 6 months Pack leaving headspace beat slightly Do not freeze eggs in their shells as they will crack
25. 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 TRICITY BENDIX SERVICE CENTRES ABERDEEN ARGYLLE PA24 61 BARNSTAPLE 18 23 81 39 BORDERS TD BOURNE PE1 15 PE34 38 NG31 34 CANVEY EECENNNWWWC AL CB HA LU MK SG UB WD IP NR CM CO IG RM SS PE16 19 3033 35 37 CARDIFF CF NP1 4 6 9 44 SA1 18 SA21 32 CUMBRIA CA DUMFRIES amp 001 14 GALLOWAY DUNDEE DD1 14 PH8 18 FIFE KY1 16 PH1 7 GLASGOW G KA ML 1 23 EH FK ZE GUERNSEY Codes 0505 321316 0271 328826 0573 224411 0778 394424 AB 0224 696569 Electrolux After Sales Service Northeast Appliance Service 8 Cornhill Arcade Cornhill Drive Aberdeen AB2 5UT Electrolux After Sales Service T D C Refrigeration 40 Arran Place Linwood Renfrewshire 3QU Electrolux After Sales Service Mc Bain Retrigeration Unit 4 Upcott Avenue Pottington Industrial Estate Barnstaple N Devon EX31 1HN Electrolux After Sales Service James Stewart amp Son 2 8 Wood Market Kelso Borders TD5 7AX Electrolux After Sales Service Bourne Electrical Pinfold Road Manning Road Industrial Estate Bourne Linconshire PE10 9HT 081 443 3463 Electrolux After Sales Service 081 965 9699 2 4 Sandhurst Kings Road 081 965 9699 Canvey Island SS8 00 0268 964144 0268 964144 0222 460131 0288 594747 di7 65166 0250
26. thawing FISH All types 3 months Clean descale discard head and tail Must be fresh wrap separately Trout 3 months Clean descale discard head and tail Must be fresh wrap separately Salmon 3 months Clean stuff with greaseproof paper for Must be fresh shape retention or cut into steaks cutlets or fillets VEGETABLES Mushrooms 34nonths Leave button mushroom whole slice Pack in boxes larger ones Trim stalks wash dry thoroughly Freeze open or saut d in a little butter til partially cooked then freeze Potatoes _ 3 months New potatoes and chips can be frozen i raw Otherwise cook partially in one of usual forms cool then freeze Beans Broad 12 months Peel or pod and wash top and tail Blanch for 2 mins cool for French or runner Cut large beans into shorter lengths same time in iced water then or slice freeze Max Storage Period Method Remarks Carrots 12 months Use small ones Prepare by scraping Blanch for 3 4 mins top and tail Cauliflower 12 months Break up the florets and wash Blanch for 3mins Add lemon juice to w ter to improve whiteness Spinach 12 months Wash thoroughly Blanch a few leaves at a time remove thicker veins Chop if liked for 2 mins Sprouts 12 months Use only small ones Blanch for 3mins medium Remove outer leaves 1 e mins small Root crops 12 months The younger the better Blanch for 3 5 mins Peel and slice or freeze whole FRUIT Apples 9 12 months F
27. with the floor so that the cabinet doesn t rock in any direction 4 Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate This is located inside the cabinet behind the salad drawer 5 Remove ALL the foam blocks from the front of each basket by pinching the block at its base and peeling back These must be removed before operating the appliance DOOR REVERSAL 1 If your appliance is already in use disconnect it from the electricity supply and remove shelves and other loose items including food Place frozen food in boxes wrapped in blankets or other suitable insulating material and put in a place 2 Gently lay the appliance on its back with the top held away from the floor by at least 30cm 12 use a stool or something similar Make sure to use a towel or cloth at the base to protect the sides of the appliance ensuring that it does not slip Do not support the appliance on the rear ventilation grill see Fig 3 3 Remove level adjuster 1 from the small foot assembly The small foot 2 can now be removed by removing screw 3 In order to remove the large foot hinge assembly 7 screws 4 5 amp 15 should be removed making sure that spacer 6 is retained with the assembly see Fig 4 Carefully disengage the door from the upper hinge pin See Fig 5 Unscrew the upper hinge pin 9 and transfer it to the opposite side See Fig 5
28. xplode resultingin damage to the freezer 2 Ice cubes and ice lollies should not be consumed immediately after removal from the freezer as it may result in low temperature skin abrasions NOTE Aim to check dates on packets and rotate food regularly Although storage longer than recommended is not harmful flavours and textures begin to deteriorate FOOD FREEZING GUIDE Max Storage Period Method Remarks MEAT Joints Beef 10 12 months Remove additional fat Pad bone ends Cut to handy size wrap thoroughly Pork 6 months Cut to hand size wrap thoroughly ditto Lamb 9 months ditto ditto Steak 10 12 months Open freeze or interleave with plastic film ditto Chops See Pork or ditto ditto lamb above Veal Fillets 6 9 months ditto Bacon cured 6 weeks ditto Pack in handy meal portions smoked 1 month Sausages 6 weeks Wrap tightly Pack in handy meal portions Minced meat 2 months Wrap tightly Pack in handy meal portions Offal and tripe 3 months Clean thoroughly remove tubes cores Make sure it is really fresh and fat pack in small portions POULTRY Chicken 9 12 months Clean in usual way joint if necessary Wrap giblets separately wrap thoroughly pad bone ends Do not stuff till ready Turkey 9 12 months Clean in usual way joint if necessary ditto Duck Goose 6 months Clean in usual way joint if necessary ditto Giblets 3 months Wrap separately from bird Game 6 months Hang before freezing Cook immediately after
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