Electrolux EUC 2325 X User's Manual
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1. EX The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world2. 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 e Switch off and unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work Servicing e This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used e 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 e When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site e Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed to prevent young children being trapped inside CONTENTS Instructions for the User Important Safety Information Operation Before using Control panel Temperature control Freezing fresh food Frozen food storage Thawing Making ice cubes Normal operating sounds Cold accumulators Health and Safety Guidelines Maintenance and Cleaning Internal cleaning External cleaning When the appliance is not in use Defrosting Something Not Working N O oonan A RA RAA A NNNNYN Instructions for the Installer Technical Specification Installation Positioning Rear Spacers E
3. Turn the thermostat control knob beyond the m 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 colder temperature turn the thermostat control towards max to obtain a warmer temperature turn the control towards min 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 press the fast freeze switch 12 hours before you want to freeze your food the yellow light B illuminates If the freezer is already in operation the fast freeze knob should be activated about 2 3 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 compartments of the freezer see the diagram as these are the coldest parts In order to freeze the quantity indicated on the rating plate arrange the food directly in contact with the cooling surfaces If the food is frozen in the baskets the maximum quan
4. 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 times indicated by the manufacturer 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 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 pre treating before freezing MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is A carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply Internal cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
5. home is in as perfect condition as possible e 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 C 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 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 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 best before 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
6. not obstructed Ensure the door is not left open Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing Is the door gasket intact and clean Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out Refer to normal operating sounds If after the above checks there is still a fault call your local Service Force 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 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS sseucesronce In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at the address below Electrolux Group Irl Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Telephone 353 0 1 4090753 Email service eid electrolux ie Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give t
7. 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 SOMETHING NOT WORKING Important If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points Symptom No power to the appliance The temperature in the freezer is too high Solution Check there is power at the socket Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights Check the fuse has not blown Check the thermostat control knob is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance s operating limits please refer to the installation section in this instruction book Relocate the appliance if necessary The freezer door will not open The compressor runs continously Excessive frost and ice has built up Noise Has door just been opened If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct temperature control See Setting the temperature Check that the door is closed Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and or door is frequently opened Check that air ventilation is
8. 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 A Important In the event of a power cut do not open the door The food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be re frozen 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 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
9. the figure Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the screw head then re tighten the screws 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 Important It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation Lrs 13 A Electrical connections Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should this safety measure not be observed If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted Remove the fuse from the cut off plug The cut off plug should then be disposed of to prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your home A Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If you fit your own plug the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in y
10. user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 3 44 62 20 13 Germany Nurnberg 49 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 39 0 800117511 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 20 78 77 50 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219898 Ireland Dublin 353 0 1 4090753 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Height 160 cm Width 60 cm Depth 62 5 cm POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220 240 V 50 Hz TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 110W AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY 0 721 kWh GROSS CAPACITY Freezer 220 NET CAPACITY Freezer 95 This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153 Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located INSTALLATION A 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 Positioning This appliance should only be installed at a location
11. INSTRUCTION BOOK EUC 2325 X Electrolux 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 e 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 settl
12. aluminium wrapping or containers in the oven Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen Making ice cubes The appliance is provided with one or more plastic ice cube trays Fill the tray s 3 4 full to give the ice space to expand and place them in one of 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 Normal Operating Sounds e 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 Cold accumulators 2 cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer these increase the length of time for which food will keep in the event of a power failure or breakdown They must be placed in the top drawer HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES 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
13. and bicarbonate of soda 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly External cleaning Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack damage the plastics used in this appliance For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing up liquid added An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched OFF Once or twice a year dust the condenser black grill and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner see diagram When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods disconnect from the electricity supply empty all foods and clean the appliance leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells 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 ODOUR Defrosting When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper provided with the appliance During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the food Never use metal tools for this operation For complete defrosting onc
14. apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an Electrolux Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreemenis Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Electrolux European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another
15. e Child Safety e e Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product Keep all packaging well away from children General Safety e 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 e 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 e 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 e Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer e Manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions e 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
16. e or twice a year proceed as follows turn the thermostat B dial to the OFF position m or disconnect the appliance from the mains Remove any food from inside the freezer and fridge wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and store in a cool dry place Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper under the channel in the centre of the lower part of the appliance place a low sided container beneath the scraper to collect the water see fig Clean and dry thoroughly Replace the scraper in one of the drawers Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the thermostat to a functioning position After letting the appliance run for at least two hours in fast freeze mode replace the previously removed food into the compartment A Important A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their safe storage life A Attention 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 Fruits amp Vegetables if soft should be cooked and used up Breads amp 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
17. he following details Your name address and post code Your telephone number Clear and concise details of the fault The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate af D The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or for further information on Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www electrolux co uk Customer Care Department Electrolux 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 950 950 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes 10 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We Electrolux undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken
18. k with the top held away from the floor by 5 8 cm 2 3 inches of packing 3 Remove the ventilation grill D 4 remove the bottom hinge E by unscrewing its three fixing screws 5 Slide out the fridge door from pin G unscrew the latter and then refit it on the opposite side 6 remove the two plugs of the door where available discovering the holes for the hinge pins assemble them on the opposite side 7 reassemble the door 8 using a 10 mm spanner unscrew the hinge pin E and reassemble it on the opposite side of the hinge 9 reassemble the lower hinge E on the opposite side using the screws previously removed Slide the hole cover F out of the ventilation grille D by pushing it in the direction of the arrow and reassemble it on the opposite side 10 refit the ventilation grille D clipping it into place 11 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 supplied in the documentation pack A Important After completion of the door reversing 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 15 EK Electrolux Electrolux plc 2005
19. lectrical Connection Door Reversal oO Service and Spare Parts _ oO Customer Care Department Guarantee Conditions OPERATION Control Panel A Alarm light Red B Fast freeze light Amber C Fast freeze switch 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 Alarm light If the alarm light A illuminates 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 B Fast freeze light The fast freeze light is illuminated to show that the fast freeze function is working C Fast freeze control switch When you place fresh food in the appliance press the fast freeze control switch D Pilot light The operation light is illuminated continuously to show that the appliance is on E Thermostat control knob Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise to required setting D Pilot light Green E Thermostat control knob 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
20. our plug proceed as follows GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE Connect the Green and Yellow earth wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow Connect the blue neutral wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured black Connect the brown live wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured red 14 The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13amp BSI362 fuse Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used The plug must not be used if the fuse cover carrier is lost The cover carrier is indicated by the coloured insert at the base of the plug A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from your local Electrolux Service Force Centre This appliance complies with the E E C Directive No 87 308 of 2 6 87 relative to radio interference suppression E E C Directives 73 23 EEC of 19 2 73 Low Voltage Directive and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 3 5 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and subsequent modifications This appliance complies with the following Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown Door reversal directions 1 Disconnect from the electricity supply 2 Gently lay the fridge on its bac
21. tity that can be frozen is slightly less Once the food is completely frozen which could take up to 24 hours press again the fast freeze switch the yellow light B 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 To obtain the best performance from this appliance you should If large quantities of food are to be stored remove all drawers and baskets from appliance except for the last one at the bottom and place food on the cooling shelves Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated on the side of the upper section where applicable _Y_ 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 A 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
22. 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 Rear spacers In the bag with the documentation there are two spacers which must be fitted as shown in
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