Electrolux EU 1420 T User's Manual
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1. INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL UPRIGHT FREEZER EU 1420 I 4 Electrolux CONTENTS Important user information About your freezer Connecting to the mains Changing over the door hinges Installing under a worktop Setting the controls Using the freezer Thawing food Freezing fresh food Freezing foodstuffs Individual characteristics The ice store Looking after your freezer Something not working Electrolux Service Centres Guarantee page 3 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 10 page 11 page 13 page 16 page 17 page 18 page 19 page 21 IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION am IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE lt is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or trans ferred to another owner or should you move house and leave the appliance always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance 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 carr2. The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow refrigerant to settle This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has thawed out m Manufacturers food storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions 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 Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning Refer to your local Electrolux Service Centre and always insist on genuine Electrolux spare parts Your new Electrolux freezer will store frozen food and freeze fresh food and is an ideal companion for a matching Electrolux ER 1720 T larder refrigerator For best results it s important that you read all the contents of this handbook before you use your freezer At first you may be aware of sounds in your kitchen which you are not used to particularly if your freezer is against sound reflective surfaces such as tiled or painted walls Please remember the cooling units include precision built components which like those in car engines and other machinery with fas
3. idate this guarantee a It is dependent upon the appliance being correctly installed and used in accord ance 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 an Electrolux service representative or authorised agent c The 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 are listed on pages 19 and 20 We must point out that this guarantee does not cover liability for loss of food or other contents but would draw your attention to the insurance facilities described on the separate leaflet 23269 9462 101112 92 A
4. SM London Region Northern Region SN Southern Region London Region l SO Southern Region Cardiff SP Southern Region Northern Region SR Northern Region London Region ST Birmingham London Region SY Birmingham London Region LE Leicester SS London Region Tonbridge SW London Region Leicester TA Southern Region Northern Region LS Leeds TD Glasgow Tonbridge LU London Region TF Birmingham Aberdeen TN Tonbridge Leicester TQ Southern Region Glasgow TR Southern Region Northern Region TS Northern Region Northern Region TW London Region Leeds UB London Region Southern Region NG Leicester W London Region Birmingham NN Birmingham WA Northern Region London Region WC London Region London Region WD London Region London Region OL Northern Region WN Northern Region Southern Region WR Birmingham Glasgow WS Birmingham Northern Region PE Leicester WV Birmingham FY GL 20 Glasgow PH Aberdeen YO Leeds Birmingham PL Southern Region GUARANTEE This guarantee is offered to you as an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Electrolux products are carefully designed manufactured tested and inspected and in consequence we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in mate rial or workmanship within one year of delivery to the original purchaser free of charge The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from neglect misuse or acci dent There are certain conditions which may inval
5. but for reasons of economy try to remember to return it when freezing is complete the yellow light should remind you of this If there is room you can transfer the food you have frozen to other parts of the freezer allowing you to freeze a further load in the freezing compartment For safety reasons the wire basket is fitted with stops but it can be removed by pulling it forward and lifting it at the front Refit by reversing this procedure to engage the runners Practical Hints Different foods need different methods of preparation and some will keep longer than others Of course you can freeze practically anything but don t waste space in your cabinet by storing foods which are readily available throughout the year Fruit is ideal especially the softer varieties But avoid pears because they lose their texture and discolour and bananas which will turn black Vegetables and herbs too are ideal but salad vegetables and marrows are unsuitable because they contain too much water Celery loses its crispness so should be cooked first and tomatoes are best frozen as pur e Onions should be chopped fine and frozen in small quantities All poultry meat and fresh fish freeze well as do baked goods though for shorter periods As for prepared foods these too can be frozen with confidence but there are a few points to bear in mind i Semi liquid foods have a tendency to thicken so should be made up a little s
6. tighten all screws pushing the front of each strip against the panel while doing this to ensure a snug fit Installing under a worktop or building in Installing under a work surface If you are to install your freezer under a work surface or other overhanging structure you can remove the worktop from the freezer to provide more air flow over the top for satisfactory ventilation of the cooling unit If you wish you can then fit the ventilation grille supplied to the top front as described in the next section Unscrew the two screws 8 securing the rear brackets to the worktop then slide it out from the slots 9 Remove foot 10 and replace it with the adjustable one contained in the plastic bag together with these instructions i If difficulties arise in building the cabinet in it may be necessary to remove the two plastic plugs from the support bracket of the compressor We suggest you to keep safely the parts removed in case of possible reuse at a later date Building into a kitchen unit If you wish you can build your freezer into a kitchen unit To help with this and make a neat appearance a ventilation grille is supplied with the freezer for fitting at the top front The minimum dimensions of the recess to accept the freezer and ventilation grille are as follows see fig Height 900 mm width 600 mm and depth front to back 600mm The floor of the recess must be strong enough to safely su
7. appear later in this booklet pages 14 and 15 Prepared Foods These freeze well but remember that seasonings will become intensified during frozen storage so be very sparing and add whatever you like when ready for eating Salt actually shortens the storage time for all types of frozen foods so add only a little during preparation Blanching Where necessary see remarks column on pages 13 and 14 plunge vegetables into boiling water for the specified period timing from the moment of return to boil Then drain and cool immediately in cold or iced water before packaging and freezing Packaging Proper packing is one of the most important points about food freezing if the true quality is to be preserved All food should be carefully wrapped in airtight mois tureproof materials lt should be completely covered and as much air as possible shut out to prevent freezer burn those blemishes which appear on thawing The majority of materials you are likely to require will be readily obtainable from your own home freezer supplier the larger stationery shops and department stores Most useful are heavy gauge polythene bags or sheeting and plastic containers with tight fitting lids also the thicker kinds of aluminium foil As far as possible try to pack food in even shapes and sizes to maximise the space available in your freezer cabinet and facilitate removal when required at a later date Labelling The sel
8. blets GAME All types Max Storage Period 10 12 months 6 9 months 9 12 months 10 12 months see Pork or Lamb above 6 9 months 6 weeks 1 month 6 weeks 2 months 3 months 9 12 months 9 12 months 6 months 3 months 6 months Method Cut to handy size Wrap thoroughly Cut to handy size Wrap thoroughly Cut to handy size Wrap thoroughly Separate with cellophane layers Separate with cellophane layers Separate with cellophane layers Separate with cellophane layers Wrap tightly Wrap tightly Clean thoroughly Pack in small portions Clean in usual way joint if necessary Clean in usual way joint if necessary Clean in usual way joint if necessary Hang before freezing Remarks Wrap carefully to protect against puncturing by sharp bones Pack in handy meal portions Pack in handy meal portions Pack in handy meal portions Make sure it is really fresh Wrap giblets separately do not stuff till ready Wrap separately from bird Cook immediately after thawing prepare as for poultry FISH All types Trout Salmon VEGETABLES Mushrooms Potatoes Beans 3 6 months 4 months 4 months 12 months 10 12 months 12 months Clean discard head and tail wrap separately Clean discard head and tail wrap separately Clean stuff with greaseproof paper for shape retention or cut into steaks Wash dry thoroughly Freeze loose or sauted in a li
9. close to the wall but should not touch it Do not install in a small pantry or in other places with restricted ventilation If your freezer is to be placed under a worktop or built into a kitchen unit please refer to the instructions given on page 8 Your freezer will be heavy when loaded with food and must therefore be stood on a strong firm floor It should also be level Adjustable feet are provided at the front corners of the cabinet for adjusting the level see illustration Make sure the freezer is standing upright and the adjusters are in firm contact with the floor so that the cabinet does not rock in any direction Connecting to the mains Before you use your freezer check that the voltage shown on the data label inside the cabinet conforms with your mains supply The mains lead of the freezer is fitted with a non rewireable moulded on i3amp plug containing a 13amp fuse If the fuse requires replacing at any time the fuse cover carrier should be removed using a small screwdriver to lever it out The old fuse should be replaced by a 13 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse and the fuse cover carrier must be refitted before the plug is used again If the fuse cover carrier is lost a replacement can be obtained from the Electrolux Service Shops and offices listed on page 19 The fuse cover carrier must be of the same colour as that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug In no circumstances must the plug be used w
10. f adhesive type of label is probably the most useful as it can be used on every kind of surface Each label should show clearly what kind of food is in the package its approximate weight or likely number of servings the date of initial storage and any comments relevant to ultimate use In addition keep a notebook handy to enable you to rotate your stocks and check your family s require ments on a daily basis for future reference so you can plan your household budget accordingly 12 Important points to remember DO adjust the level of your freezer before loading it with food see page 5 keep a simple record of what you are storing and remember to rotate stocks date markings will help with this disconnect from the wall socket and leave the door ajar when the freezer is not in use DON T put hot food in the freezer put bottles or cans of fizzy drinks in the freezer give children iced lollies straight from the freezer they could cause frost burns attempt to freeze more than the maximum stated quantity of food in any 24 hours obstruct the air flow under or over the freezer use a sharp instrument to remove frost as this could damage the cooling unit FREEZING FOODSTUFFS INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS MEAT joints Beef Pork Lamb Offcut Steak Chops Veal Fillets Bacon cured smoked Sausages Minced meats Offal and tripe POULTRY Chicken Turkey Duck Goose Gi
11. f the temperature in the freezer rises above the level required for the safe storage of frozen food provided of course that electricity is still available and that the thermostat is at the correct setting The red light will come on when first starting up the freezer and possibly after opening the door or while freezing fresh food but it should go out as soon as the temperature falls to the correct level If it does not it indicates that something is wrong USING THE FREEZER The symbol means that your freezer will store food at 18 C 0 F for long term storage and will also freeze fresh food Storing frozen food Your freezer has the following capacities Net Storage Volume Weight of Stored Food litres This is a standard measurement the actual capacity depending on the density and sizes of food stored The above figures are based on an average density of 0 32 kg per litre Pre packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the manufacturer s instruc tions for 3 star frozen food compartments and should be put into 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 storage time can vary and it is important to follow the recommended times shown on packets of commercially frozen food Storage times for home prepared fresh frozen foods are given on pages 13 14 and 15 if your freezer b
12. f your freezer and when and where you purchased it For future reference we suggest you record these details here and keep the receipt with the handbook as proof of purchase Service Centre ABERDEEN NORTHERN REGION CENTRE BELFAST BIRMINGHAM CARDIFF GLASGOW LEEDS LEICESTER LONDON REGI N CENTRE SOUTHERN REGION CENTRE TONBRIDGE Postcode areas covered DD IV KW AB PH CA DL DH NE SR TS SKMBLOLEBB LA FY PR WN CW CH LL L WA BT WR DY B WV TF ST SY WS GL HP NN OX SL RG CF HR LD NP SA DG KA ML G PA KY EH TD FK S DN HU YO WF HX HD LS HG BD LE DE CV NG LN PE IP NR RM CM SS CO IG EEC WC N NW WEN SE SM CR BR SW AL CB LU MK SG WD HA UB TW BH DT PO SO SP KT GU BA BS SN JA TQEX TR PL CT DA ME TN BN RH Emaco AFTERSALES O ELECTROLUX TRICITY BENDIX DISTRIPARTS THE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE AND SPARES Telephone 0224 696569 0325 301400 0282 774621 051 2541724 0232 746591 021 358 7076 or 021 358 5051 0993 704411 0222 460131 041 647 4381 031 557 8383 0532 608511 0533 515131 0268 694144 081 443 3464 081 658 9069 081 965 9699 0705 667411 0272 211876 0626 65909 0732 357722 0273 694341 Address Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service 8 Cornhill Arcade Cornhill Drive Aberdeen AB2 5UT Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service PO Box 40 Preston Road Aycliffe Industrial Estate Newton Aycliffe Co Durnam DL5 6XL Electrolux Trici
13. g re connect to the electricity supply and switch on See that the thermostat dial is at the required setting and that the green mains on indi cator light is on Replace frozen food and close the door REMEMBER if the temperature of frozen food is allowed to rise unduly during defrosting its storage life may be shortened Cleaning The most suitable time to clean your freezer is after defrosting Remember to first switch off and pull out the plug The interior and fittings should be thoroughly cleaned with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda in each pint of water Never use neat detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning materials or wax polishes to clean the interior as these can damage the surfaces or leave a strong smell The outside should be occasionally dusted or wiped over with a damp cloth and a small amount of deter gent But not the door seal which should be cleaned only with soap and water and thoroughly dried A small amount of wax polish applied every few months will maintain the gloss finish of the outside The motor compressor and condenser at the rear should also be cleaned of dust occasionally using a brush but make sure the freezer is unplugged when you do this Going on holiday Don t switch off at the mains if you intend to leave food in the freezer If you are leaving the freezer empty switch off at the wall socket and remove the
14. g sure fruit is covered ditto ditto ditto ditto Either pack in syrup as above or coat with caster sugar and pack in plastic containers Also may be frozen loose spread on trays allowed to freeze overnight and then packed in containers ditto ditto Freeze in small quantities Pack in plastic containers leaving 1 4 headroom ditto Pack in plastic containers leaving 4 1 headroom ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto Raspberries Strawberries Peaches DAIRY PRODUCTS Egg Whites Egg Yolks 12 months 10 months 10 months 10 months ditto Cover with boiling water for 1 minute then cool by dipping into cold and peel carefully Cut into halves removing stone Use syrup method of packing and freezing Eggs must always be separated Place whites in small containers just a few at a time As for whites but to prevent coagulation mix with 4 tsp salt or 1 tsp caster sugar to every two yolks ditto Keep fruit submerged in syrup place crumpled greaseproof paper on top so there is no room between the surface of the liquid and the lid Eggs frozen in their shells will crack Use for savoury or sweet dishes accordingly Max Storage Method Remarks Wrap bought butter in foil and freeze Must first be beaten lightly before freezing 8 months soft Wrap all verieties tightly in foil Just wrap and freeze Freeze without wrapping then wrap and st
15. ied out by a qualified electrician This product should be serviced by an authorised Electrolux Service Engineer and only genuine Electrolux spare parts should be used It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Electrolux domestic freezers are 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 ventila tion as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss See installation instructions Parts which heat up should not be exposed Wher ever possible the back of ihe product 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 is carried out be sure to switch off the appliance and unplug it The aluminium lining or refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the refrigerant passes lf 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
16. in a cool place 2 Genily lay the freezer on its back Using the Phil lips screwdriver remove the lower hinge 2 which is held by 3 screws and shakeproof washers 1 Separate the shakeproof washers from the screws Refit the screws in the holes in the cabinet Keep the shakeproof washers and any packaging pieces from behind the hinge for re use on the other side of the cabinet 3 Remove the door by lifting it at the bottom until it clears the cabinet then carefully disengaging the top from the upper hinge 4 Using the 12 mm spanner unscrew the upper hinge pin and fit it to the outer threaded hole in the hinge bracket on the opposite side At this stage we recommend that reversal of the freezing compartment door is carried out see next section concerning this 5 Refit the freezer door engaging the top with the hinge pin in its new position 6 Remove the 3 screws from the base of the cabinet where the lower hinge is to be located 7 Fit the lower hinge 2 to the cabinet in its new posi tion Place any packing pieces previously removed behind the hinge Fit the shakeproof washers to the screws and secure the lower hinge 8 Remove the 2 blanking screws from the frame of the freezer 9 Take off the handle cover see picture Remove the 2 retaining screws and transfer the handle to the opposite side of the door frame 10 Refit the blanking screws in the vacant holes 11 Stand the freezer upright a
17. ithout a correct fuse cover carrier fitted If the plug supplied on the freezer mains lead is not suitable for the socket outlet in your home it should be cut off and disposed of safely or destroyed to avoid any possible shock hazard resulting from the plug being inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house A suitable replacement plug should then be fitted as given below If a 13 amp plug and socket are not used the circuit supplying the freezer should contain a 10 amp fuse WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN and YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the GREEN and YELLOW coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter E or earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Connect the BLUE coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter N or coloured black Connect the BROWN coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter L or coloured red If at any time a replacement mains lead is required the cross sectional area of its conductors must not be less than 0 75 mm The cover of the terminal box can be removed to gain access to the mains lead terminals after releasing the two clips with a small screwdriver but remember to fi
18. lacker than normal Highly spiced and aromatic dishes should be wrapped really thoroughly so the flavour doesn t spread to your other frozen foods Always cool them quickly and then freeze immediately General Preparation For freezing purposes always choose the finest quality fresh foods Fruit amp Vegetables Fruit and vegetables should preferably be frozen immediately after harvesting or at least kept in a refri gerator for no longer than twenty four hours For perfect results fruit should be just ripe and if any shows signs of being damaged it should be discarded Most vegetables and some fruit need to be blanched before freezing to retard enzyme reac tion Timings for individual types are given in the detailed tables that appear later in this booklet pages 13 and 14 Meat Freeze joints in handy sizes after removing waste such as bones fat and so forth Game must be hung for the desired period and cleaned before being frozen Fish Should preferably be frozen within twenty four hours of being caught Any superfluous scale should be removed along with the fins then the fish gutted and washed clean in cold salted water before being frozen Poultry Gut singe and wash birds thoroughly Tie legs and wings to the body before placing in the freezer or cut into joints for packing separately giblets should be packed separately where possible Dairy Products 8 Baked Items See individual details in tables which
19. nd test for satisfactory door opening and closure 12 Replace all items re connect to the electricity supply and then re load your food Reversal of freezing compartment door For convenience in use if the main door hang is reversed it is advisable to also reverse the freezing compartment door This is best done during change over of the main door after item 4 in the previous section while the freezer is on its back and the main door is removed 1 Hold the freezing compartment door open and re move the screws 3 holding the hinges 4 to the cabinet 2 Remove the 2 screws 6 securing the door catch 7 Turn the catch upside down and fit to the opposite side of the cabinet 3 Turn the door with its hinges upside down in relation to Its original position Hold the hinge in place and screw firmly to refit the door to the opposite side of the cabinet Fitting a decor panel The door of the freezer will accept your own decor panel it you wish to fit one to match other equipment in your kitchen The panel should be 1 to 2 mm less in height and width than the door of the freezer and its thickness should not exceed 3 mm To fit a decor panel 1 Pull off the emblem which is stuck to the front of the door 2 Take off the metal strip from the hinge side of the door by unscrewing all screws Loosen all screws holding the other strips including the handle 3 Slide your decor panel into place refit the metal strip and
20. o the symbol and turn the thermostat dial 6 to No 4 The fast freeze switch 5 should be at N normal The green mains on light will come on and the cooling unit will start operating The freezer temperature will be affected by location room temperature and frequency of door opening and adjustment of the thermostat setting may be needed to allow for this see under the heading Temperature control When operating the outside front edges of the freezer may feel warm to the touch This is quite normal We advise you to run your freezer for a day before storing frozen food Temperature control With the thermostat dial set at 4 the temperature will be suitable for the long term storage of frozen food under most conditions of use In cold weather the dial may be turned to 3 but turn it back to 4 when the weather becomes warmer again If colder temperatures are required for some reason turn the thermostat dial to a higher number The required temperature for long term storage of frozen food is 18 C 0 F or below Fast freeze switch and yellow indicator light The fast freeze switch overrides the thermostat and should be used when freezing fresh foods as explained later When the fast freeze switch is in use i e with the thermostat dial set against S the yellow light will come on as a reminder Red temperature warning light The red light 3 in the control panel will come on as a warning i
21. ore in polythene May be frozen quite satisfactorily in a polythene bag Freeze in quantities of pint A little extra liquid may be required when you come to use it Period Butter 6 months unsalted 3 months salted Cream A months Whipping and Double only Cheese 3 months hard BAKED ITEMS Wrap in foil or polythene bags Bread 1 2 months Freshly baked Cakes plain 6 months Cakes iced 3 months PREPARED FOODS Stews 2 months Sauces A months Full courses 3 months Assemble individual helpings on specially constructed aluminium trays then cover with foil To re heat leave the cover on and put in the oven for about 45 minutes at 400 F 200 C Allow slight room for expansion in the container Hard cheese stores much better when grated Egg based sauces are unsuitable Cover slices of meat with gravy to prevent drying out 15 THE ICE STORE Ice making The freezing compartment includes an ice store which enables you to build up a supply of ice cubes for a forthcoming party or spell of hot weather when ice will be in demand The ice tray fits in the top of the Ice store First make ce cubes by filling the ice tray with fresh drinking water to the top of each ice cube compart ment and placing the tray in the top of the ice store in the freezing compartment For quicker ice making you can place the ice tray directly on the floor of the freezing compartment When ice cubes have formed hold the t
22. plug Defrost clean and dry and leave the door open 17 SOMETHING NOT WORKING Before you call for a Service Engineer carry out these simple checks Is the freezer on off switch on i e with its indicator mark set against the symbol I and is the green light showing If the green light is not on check for a power failure by switching on your house lights If your house supply is in order is the freezer plug firmly connected to the wall socket and is the socket still switched on Try plugging in a table lamp or other appliance to see if power is available at the particular wall socket Is the fuse in the plug intact If you have fitted your own plug are the wires of the mains lead correctly connected See Connecting to the mains on page 6 Have you turned the thermostat to the correct setting Purchased from Date of Purchase Model Number EU 1420 1 Has the door 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 a pressure difference which will quickly equa lise and allow the door to open normally lf after checking these points your freezer still won t work call your nearest Electrolux Service Office without delay It is listed on pages 19 and 20 When calling tell us your name address with post code telephone number and what appears to be wrong also the Model number o
23. pport the weight of the freezer plus that of the food when fully loaded To fit the ventilation grille first remove the worktop from the freezer as detailed previously under Installing under a work surface Then remove the front screw 11 from each of the two hinge brackets 12 on the cabinet Secure the ventilator clips 13 to the top of the hinge brackets using the new screws supplied the clips pointing forwards so that they will grip the lower edge of the ventilation grille when it is pushed into place Important Free space must be maintained over the freezer for air flow Do not block ventilation openings in any way Adjusting the worktop The worktop is normally aligned with the freezer door However it is adjustable and can be realigned to suit your own needs To do this proceed as follows 1 Remove the two screws A securing the worktop at the rear 2 Push the worktop to the required position and then refit the two fixing screws SETTING THE CONTROLS L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The controls for operating the freezer are located at the bottom front see illustration below 1 On Off switch ON O OFF 2 Green mains on indicator light 3 Red temperature warning light 4 Yellow fast freeze indicator light 5 Fast freeze switch N NORMAL S SUPER 6 Thermostat dial To start the cooling unit plug into the wall socket and switch the socket on set the switch 1 t
24. ray upside down over the ice store and twist the tray along its length allowing the loosened cubes to fall into the store Several makings of ice cubes can be accomodated and of course you can also leave the ice tray full of cubes conveniently placed on top of the ice store 16 LOOKING AFTER YOUR FREEZER How to defrost Frost accumulates on the cooling surfaces during normal working and should occasionally be removed using the plastic scraper supplied clipped to the inside of the freezing compartment door Heavy frosting about 1 4 thick will reduce the freezer s efficiency and therefore complete defrosting should then be carried out probably at 6 month inter vals depending on usage Preferably you should do this when there is little or no food in the freezer in the following manner 1 Any remaining frozen food should be placed in another freezer or in cardboard boxes and wrapped in blankets layers of paper or other suitable insu lating material Put in a cool place 2 Switch off at the wall socket remove the plug and leave the freezer door open 3 Defrosting can be speeded up by putting bowls of hot not boiling water in the freezer and loosening the frost with the plastic scraper supplied 4 As defrosting progresses remove loose frost and ice and soak up defrost water with a sponge or cloth 5 When defrosting has finished clean and dry the interior as explained later under the heading Cleanin
25. reaks down or the power fails don t open the door and the frozen food won t be affected for up to 24 hours Any frozen food which thaws accidentally should be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away Alternat ively if the food is uncooked and it has not completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen Note that some items must be thawed completely before cooking see next paragraph Cooked food that has defrosted must never be refrozen 10 Thawing food Fruit Keep container closed and allow to thaw at room temperature for about five hours Vegetables No thawing needed place in salted boiling water cover and time cooking from moment of return to boil It only takes a few minutes Can also be put in the oven with a knob of butter Chips and courgettes can go into hot fat Meat Poultry etc Small jointed items don t require thawing before cooking but always choose a moderate temperature and allow for a longer cooking time than normal so the meat cooks right through However large items such as a whole chicken must be thawed first allow two to three hours per pound at room temperature then proceed as usual Dairy products Butter and cream will thaw in one to two hours at room temperature Egg whites and egg yolks should be placed in closed containers and allowed to thaw They should be used immediately Baked Items Bread takes about two hours to thaw or loaves may be heated in the o
26. rst disconnect the plug from the electricity supply socket However we recommend that this operation be carried out by a member of the Electrolux Service Organisation or a qualified electrician GREEN YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE This appliance complies with EEC directive number 87 308 of 2 6 87 relative to radio inter ference suppression As a general guide to fitting any plug Ensure the lengths of wire inside the plug are pre pared correctly Connections should be firmly made after all con ductor strands are entered into the terminal posts When preparing the cable ends take care not to damage the outer sheath or the insulation surround ing the inner conductors Tighten all screws Replace the top cover of the plug and secure Extension cord If using an extension cord at any time always ensure that the insulation sheath is in good condition and is not damaged in any way Make sure that the socket is fitted to the extension cable correctly If in doubt have it checked by a quali fied electrician Door hang and decor panel Changing over the door hinges To enable you to carry out the above operation you will require the following tools Phillips screwdriver 12 mm spanner Proceed as follows 1 If the freezer is already in use disconnect it from the electricity supply Remove loose items and temporarily store frozen food in boxes wrapped in blankets or other insulating material Put these boxes
27. t moving parts need a running in period which may last for several weeks During this period don t worry just allow the appliance time to settle down Before using your freezer we advise you to wash the inside and fittings as described on page 17 under cleaning 1 Freezing storage compartment 2 Pull out storage basket SAFETY NOTE 3 Storage compartment lift flap to open 4 Indicator lights and switches 5 Thermostat dial 6 Level adjusters If this appliance is replacing an old one which is going to be scrapped remove the door before disposal to prevent children from being trapped inside ABOUT YOUR FREEZER Door hang The chosen position may make it preferable to change over the hinges and door handles to reverse the door hang To do this refer to Changing over the door hinges on page 7 Decor panel If preferred you can fit a decor panel to the door to harmonise with other furnishings in your kitchen Instructions for doing this are given on page 7 Where to install For the cooling units to work efficiently your freezer should be located in a dry atmosphere out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperatures 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 temperature may fall below 6 C 43 F Leave a clearance of at least 50mm Zins above the freezer and don t obstruct the space underneath The back may be placed
28. ttle butter till partially cooked then freeze New potatoes and chips can be frozen raw Otherwise cook partially in one of usual forms cool then freeze Peel or pod and wash Must be fresh Must be fresh Must be fresh Pack viable quantities in boxes Blanch for 2 mins cool for same time in iced water then freeze Carrots Max Storage Period 12 months Method Remarks Blanch for 5 mins Use small ones Prepare Cauliflower Spinach Sprouts 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months Break up into florets Wash thoroughly Remove thicker veins Use only small ones Remove outer leaves Blanch for 3 mins Blanch a few leaves at a time for 2 mins Blanch for 3 mins Blanch for 3 mins The younger the better Root crops FRUIT Apples Apricots Cherries Damsons Plums Gooseberries Blackberries Currants 9 12 months 10 12 months 12 months 12 months 9 months 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months Peel and slice or freeze whole Freeze either of two ways As pur e stew with little water beat to smooth pulp sweeten to taste cool OR Sliced blanch for two minutes drain and cool 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 Preferably remove stones but leave skins on Pack in syrup s 1 Ib sugar to 1 pint of water makin
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30. ven Cakes can be sliced in their frozen state to retain shape and speed the thawing process Prepared Foods Heat gently in closed containers in the oven Commercial Packs Simply follow the printed instructions FREEZING FRESH FOOD General information In any 24 hours you can freeze as much as 15kg 33lb of fresh food in your freezer The method to adopt will depend on the weight of food to be frozen at one time 10 to 15kg 22 to 331b Slide the fast freeze switch to the right so that the indicator mark is against S 24 hours before loading the food in the freezer 24 hours after loading the food return the switch to N normal 5 to 10 kg 11 to 22Ib Set the fast freeze switch to S as above but load the fresh food in the freezer immediately 24 hours later return the switch to N normal Up to 5kg 111b There is no need to use the fast freeze switch for small quantities simply load the food and leave for 24 hours to freeze The foods to be frozen should be prepared and pack aged as described on the following pages and placed in the freezing compartment as given above depending on weight The packages should be in contact with the cooling surface as far as possible and spaced apart to allow cold air to circulate between them They should not touch existing frozen food packages No harm will result if you forget to return the fast freeze switch to N after it has been in use
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