Electrolux ER2440D User's Manual
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1. E EC WC N NW WEN i SE SM CR BR SW 1 AL CB LU MK SG WD HA UB TW CA DL DH NE SR TS SK M BL OL BB LA FY PR WN CW CH LL L WA GL HP NN OX SL RG BH DT PO SO SP KT GU BA BS SN TA TO EX TR PL CT DA ME TN BN RH Telephone 0224 696569 0232 746591 021 358 7076 0268 694144 0222 460131 041 647 4381 0532 608511 0533 515131 081 443 3464 081 658 9069 081 965 9699 0325 301400 0282 74621 4 051 254 1724 0993 704411 0705 667411 0272 211876 0626 65909 0732 357722 0273 694341 16 Address Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service 8 Cornhill Arcade Cornhill Drive Aberdeen AB2 5UT Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service Unit C3 Edenderry Ind Est 326 Crumiin Road Belfast BT14 7EE Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service 8 Lammermoor Ave Great Barr Birmingham B43 6ET Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service 2 4 Sandhurst Kings Road Canvey Island SS8 OQY Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service Guardian Ind Est Clydesmuir Road Tremorra Cardiff CF2 208 Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service 20 Cunningham Road Clyde Estate Rutherglen Glasgow G73 1PP Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service 64 66 Cross Gates Road Leeds LS15 7NN Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service 10 12 Buckminster Road Leicester LE3 9AR Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service 2 4 Sandhurst Kings Road Canvey Island 558 OQY Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service 2 4 Sandhurst Kings Road Canvey Island 558 OQY Electro2. TEMPERATURES The Ba 3 symbol means that your freezer will store frozen food at 18 C 0 F for long term storage and will also freeze fresh food it will store food at a temperature that is too cold for bacterial and enzyme activity which causes decay thus increasing the storage life if frozen correctly food will retain texture colour taste and nutritional content Most fresh foods freeze well however some freeze more successfully than others Foods with a low proportion of water such as bread cakes pastry meat fish and poultry freeze exceptionally well Similarly game dairy produce fruits and vegetables all keep well in the freezer Foods with a high water content such as lettuce or marrow do not freeze well as the freezing process breaks down their cellular structure Other foods which do not freeze well are mayonnaise because it separates bananas because they turn black and whole eggs in their shells because they crack HELPFUL HINTS WHEN BUYING FOOD Always ensure that the fresh food that you purchase is of a good quality and in prime condition Shop at a reliable source and buy the freshest looking packages avoid shopworn labels or produce covered in dust Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it straight away The use of an insulated container is advisable When you arrive home place frozen foods in the freezer immediately FROZEN FOOD STORAGE Your freezer has the following capabilities N
3. and replace tt with a new 15 watt E14 SES bulb available from your local Electrolux Service Centre as listed on page 16 To replace the light cover slide it into its original position and replace screw CLEANING AND CARE SWITCH OFF THE APPLIANCE AT THE MAINS The interior of your appliance should be cleaned at regular intervals depending on usage Always clean when food is at a minimum Empty the compartment and keep foods in a cool place Wash the interior and all fitments with a clean cloth wrung out in a bicarbonate of soda solution 5 ml 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 500 ml 1 pint warm water NEVER USE DETERGENTS OR ABRASIVE POWDERS TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL The door seal should be cleaned with soapy water and thoroughly dried The outside shouid be wiped clean with a damp cloth and stubborn marks may be removed with a non scratch cream cleanser Wipe dry with a soft cloth A small amount of wax spray polish may be applied to the exterior every few months to maintain the gloss finish The condenser grill situated at the back of the appliance should be dusted carefully occasionally Switch on at the mains and replace fitments and food IF 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 plug Defrost clean and dry and leave t
4. screw 12 in the channel between the base of the product and the foot hinge assembly when screwing the foot hinge assembly into its new position Refit the small foot its screw entering the hole furthest from the front on the flat portion of the base Replace the level adjuster 8 Stand the appliance upright Side adjustment to the upper door can be made by loosening the screw 1 see fig 3 and moving the bottom of the door sideways a little with the hinge plate to the left or to the right Be sure to support the door firmly while doing this and re tighten the screw before testing remember finally to carefully level the fridge freezer by means of the level adjusters 8 in the feet FOOT ADJUSTMENT Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with food and must therefore be stood on a strong firm floor It should also be level Adjust the level by screwing out the appropriate level adjusters in the front feet using your fingers or a suitable spanner see fig 8 Level adjusters are also available in the rear feet in the event of excessive floor uneveness Make sure the appliance is upright and all adjusters are in firm contact with the floor so that the cabinet doesn t rock in any direction ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 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 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE
5. which could become damaged during packing e g decorated cakes flans and pastries PACKAGING It is important to use the correct packaging to preserve the quality of frozen food All foods should be wrapped in moisture proof materials and be completely covered The most useful materials are heavy gauge polythene bags or sheeting plastic containers with tight fitting lids aluminium foil aluminium foil containers and waxed cardboard containers Plastic film can be used as an inner wrapping for food which is then over wrapped with a polythene bag or can be used to interleave small items such as chops steaks burgers etc so that they can be removed individually Use freezer quality film or double wrap food items with standard kitchen film Pad any sharp protruding bones on meat and poultry with foil or plastic film to prevent the bag being pierced during freezer storage A range of closures are available including bag ties heat sealers and self seal type polythene bags Boiling bags can be used to both pack food in for freezing and for reheating that same food in a pan of boiling water They are especially useful for items such as new potatoes sauces and single portions of cooked foods As much air as possible must be extracted from the bag and an effective seal is essential Pack foods in even shapes to maximise space availabie in your freezer and facilitate removal when required later LABELLING The most useful label is p
6. butter tilt partially cooked then freeze Potatoes 3 months New potatoes and chips can be frozen 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 or slice then freeze 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 3 mins Add lemon juice to water to improve whiteness Spinacn 12 months Wash thoroughly Remove thicker veins Blanch a few leave at a Chop if liked time for 2 mins Sprouts 12 months Use only small ones Blanch for 3 mins medium Remove outer leaves 11 2 2 mins small Root crops 12 months The younger the better Blanch for 3 5 mins peel and slice or freeze whole 12 Max Storage Period Method Remarks FRUIT Apples 9 12 months Freeze either of two ways Freeze in small quantities as puree strew with little water Pack in plastic containers beat to smooth pulp sweeten to taste leaving 1 5 cm 1 2 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 Preferabiy remove stones but leave Pack in plastic containers skins on Pack in syrup 1 2
7. preparation for eating Semi iiquid foods have a tendency to thicken so should be made up with a littie more liquid than normal Highly spiced and aromatic dishes should be wrapped thoroughly so the flavour does not transfer to other trozen foods Always cool prepared foods quickly and freeze immediately DO NOT PLACE HOT FOODS INTO THE FREEZER COOL FOODS QUICKLY Hot food should not be put straight into the freezer because it can cause intensive work for the compressor and thus increase the energy consumption Therefore it is important to cool cooked foods quickly before putting them into the freezer 10 Food should also be cooled quickly to prevent bacterial growth and this may be done by transferring hot foods into a cold container and standing it into a sink filled with iced water Ensure that food is covered and stir at regular intervals to reduce the temperature Once cooled transfer food into a container suitable for freezing OPEN FREEZING This method is commonly used to freeze fruits and vegetables After preparation place the food in a single layer on foil covered baking sheets trays or special fast freeze trays ensuring that the items do not touch each other Freeze the food uncovered until hard usual 1 2 hours after which it can be packed into polythene bags This method produced free flow packs which means that portions whatever size can be taken out as required Open freezing is also useful for delicate foods
8. 1 b at room temperature To check whether or not poultry is defrosted the legs should be abie to move freely and there should be no ice crystals present Dairy Products Allow eggs to thaw in closed containers and use immediately Butter and cream depending on the quantity will thaw in one to two hours at room temperature Do not freeze eggs in their shells as they will crack Baked Items Bread takes about two hours to thaw or loaves may be heated in the oven 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 and season if necessary Commercial Packs Follow the printed instructions given by the manufacturers DEFROSTING YOUR FREEZER Complete defrosting will in the course of time become necessary This should be carried out if the frost buiid up cannot be all scraped away or if it begins to interfere with the food storage Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows 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 intervais depending on usage Preferably you should do this when there is little or no food in the freezer in the following manner Any remaining frozen food should be placed in another freezer or placed in cardboard boxes and wrapped in blankets layers of paper or other suitable insul
9. 10 Ice Making SAG A AA E A ts eal Sed eee d de IES 10 Prepared FOOdSs c ita Sec Bio a atada again tee eos placa 10 Cool Food QUICK a ar vaste hi onda 10 OPENED a O BAGS eiets hap fimbasies tan E It Ge ee 10 Package A o aa 10 Cabal A a e a ala 10 THAWING A NN beak 11 Defrosting Your Freezer o recrear O 11 FOOD FREEZING GUIDE 0 0 0 SAEs aa Ae lai tc des 12 13 CARING FOR YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER Replacing The Light BUD nareset a lo ad sd 14 CISaning And Catena lacra 14 EGONG ONHONdAN i n It naaa 14 SOMETHING NOT WORKING Service Check arcen N E e den toed E E a A do da otaghd ude tes stay ganeead outineeds 14 Rating Plate cist A cat oh A tet AA ia 15 HELP US TO HELP YOU DEI VICE ti TO rl Ve AN has lucien io 15 Customen Care ii E E EEEE A de td ii id tn 15 ELECTROLUX SERVICE CENTRES araea EEEE IEEE EEEIEE LEPEK EEEE EEEE enanas 16 GUARANTE E E AE da E AES AE N E A ET Back Page IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION PEACE READ THE IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED INSTRUCTION book WITH THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SHOULD THE APPLIANCE BE BEFORE USING THE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED 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 APPLIANCE THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY YOU M
10. 11b 200 leaving 1 25 2 5 cm 1 2 1in 400g 1 2 tlb sugar to 550ml 1 pint 2 5cm 1 2 1in headroom of water making sure fruit is covered Cherries 12 months ditto ditto Damsons 12 months ditto ditto Plums 9 months ditto ditto Gooseberries 12 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 Egg Whites 6 months Beat slightly place whites in smalt containers just a few at a time Egg Yolks 6 months As for whites but to prevent Use for savoury or sweet coagulation mix with 1 4 tsp salt or dishes label so that 1 2 tsp caster 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 lightly before Allow slight room tor Whipping and freez
11. ETT STORAGE VOLUME WEIGHT OF MODEL No STORED FOOD ER2440C 711 2 5cu ft 22 7kg 501b This is a standard measurement and the actual capacity depends upon the density and size of the food The above figures are based on an average density of 0 32 kg per litre 20lb per cuft Pre packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the manufacturers instructions for a 3 star frozen food compartment and 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 storage time can vary and it is important to follow the recommended times shown on packets of commercially frozen food Storage time for home prepared fresh foods are given on page 14 Any opened packets of frozen foods should be rewrapped in air tight materials to prevent surface evaporation which causes drying or freezer burn important if the temperature rises in frozen foods because of a non compliance with manufacturers instructions b electric power failure 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 it has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked then refrozen FREEZING FRESH FOOD During the freezing process the temperature of fresh f
12. MP FUSE CORD CLAMP The appliance must be protected by a 13A ASTA approved BS1362 fuse if a 13A BS1363 plug or a non rewireable plug is used or if any other type of pluc is used a 15A fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the Distribution Beard lf at any time a replacement lead is required the cross sectional area of its conductors must not be less thar 0 75mm2 If it becomes necessary to replace the supply cord the cable clamp should be tightened so as to retain the new cord We recommend that the installation be checked by a qualified electrician who can ensure that the appliance is operating satisfactorily and that it has not been damaged in transit BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE Wash the interior of the appliance using a solution of 5ml 1 teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to each 500m 1 pint of warm water and dry thoroughly with a clean dry cloth Detergents or soap should not be used as they leave a trace of odour Abrasive cleaning powders must not be used on any interior part as they may effect the finish Care should be taken when opening and closing the door not to trap your fingers between the top of the door and front moulding Always use the door handle FINAL CHECK Before starting to use your appliance please check it has been thoroughly dried inside and air can circulate freely The feet have been adjusted and all four feet are firmly in contact with the floor STARTING Piug into the mains
13. MUST BE EARTHED If this appliance is fitted with a non rewireable plug for which your socket is unsuitable the plug should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted The removed plug should be disposed of as an insertion of the plug into 1 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non rewireable plug the fuse cover must be replaced If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers are available from your nearest customer service centre It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the colour insert or as embossed in words on the base of the plug IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN amp YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains iead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminat which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth Symbol or coloured Green or Green Yellow The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the termina which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked L or coloured Red GREENA YELLOW 13 A
14. REFRIGERATION Don t worry It s Electrolux EA Model No Instructions ER2440D CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ciao caian ar ida Ad aid Hass 2 YOUR APPLIANCE Important Points To Remember aia ada asii di ATRAS a tara 3 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR APPLIANCE 0 al e PA EEEE AAT E Safa Lake Godby gee ede Si da ga ea Rand r eee apinnu ami 4 Reversible HIRGINO scent sac ici idas aiea AE E dake E DA AA iA ar id 4 FOOL ACIUSIMENE armere identidad a ee E ciar dais 5 Elecnida Requirements ina id AE il IA di 5 Bef re sing Your Applian Eseries eatre A Ps AA AS 6 Fina Check iii A a ad 6 SA O cca hv tbo SAV De eid avg beak apt alarm enlneeds tele tue leas E ent eae ea eat 6 Normal SOUS ana ae ia ici fy shea ted aN 6 HOW TO USE THE CONTROLS Temperature Control eena nioi e k e aE a eee RA EE A EAEE pU aa po Chisago 6 YOUR FRIDGE COMPARTMENT Temperato ai A A AR 7 Fresh Food Compartment eserse tirei eteinen treen rana arrancan rr da 7 Door StOrage sprs e AO AE a A dt id 7 Helptul Hints When Buying ODO rosal Pi Bungay 7 Preparing Foods For Storage add to leeds ib dali lado tato 7 Fresh Food Storage Guide cis Id is ai A dde 8 Automatic Defrost suren n labs aladas 8 YOUR FREEZER COMPARTMENT Temperaturas tito da a A a A gees 9 Heloful Hints When Buying FOO erie iii dd iaa da ii 9 Frozen Food Storage cerco tl plese O tani EE Ani e o a Ken AGS 9 Freezing Fresh Food lecer O E OEE ETE 9 General Food pO E ant a li eats AA A A S ERSE
15. UST READ THEM CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE A Any electrical work required to install this appliance A Before defrosting cleaning or maintenance work is should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning This product should be serviced by an authorised 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 This product is designed for domestic use only and should be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation betore it is turned on to allow the refrigerant to settle Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Many parts at the back of this appliance heat up and should not be exposed Wir n positioning this appliance ensure there is equate ventilation Failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it Electrolux domestic fridge freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible food stuffs only Food manufacturers storage recommendations should be strict
16. al fat Pad bone ends Cut to handy size wrap thoroughly Pork 6 months Cut to handy size wrap thoroughly ditto Lamb 9 months Cut to handy size wrap thoroughly 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 3months Wrap separately from bird Game 6 months Hang before freezing Cook immediately after 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 3 months Leave button mushroom whole slice Pack in boxes larger ones Trim stalks wash dry thoroughly Freeze open or sauted in a little
17. and switch on Check that the control dial is correctly set See How to use the Controls You will hear the compressor start up NORMAL SOUNDS It is quite normal for refrigerators and freezers to make a certain amount of noise The noise level will vary according to where the cabinet is positioned Noise and vibration can arise if the cabinet is unsteady or is close up to some other fitment such as a sink unit or dishwasher Refrigerating System A faint gurgling or bubbling sound can be heard when refrigerant is pumped through the coils of tubing at the rear the cooling plate or the freezer shelves Compressor When the refrigerant is pumped round a whirring or pulsating noise may be heard from the compressor Thermostat The compressor is started and stopped by the thermostat A click can be heard when the thermostat cuts in and out HOW TO USE THE CONTROLS TEMPERATURE CONTROL To start the cooling system plug into the wall socket and switch the mains on The temperature in the fridge and freezer compartments will be affected by location room temperature and frequency of door openings and adjustment of the thermostat setting may be needed to allow for this When operating the outside front edges of the freezer may teel warm to the touch This is quite normal There is a single thermostat contro which when set to 4 see fig 9 the temperature in the refrigerator compartment will be suitable for the storage of mos
18. ating material Put in a cool place 11 Switch off at the mains and remove the plug In the bottom centre of the freezer compartment is a defrost drain sealed from below in the top of the refrigerator by a plastic plug Remove this plug by pulling it downwards see fig 12 and put a container under the opening to catch the defrost water Keep the plug safely for re use when defrosting is finished Defrosting can be speeded up by putting bowls of hot not boiling water in the freezer and loosening the frost with a stiff brush or plastic scraper After defrosting clean and dry the interior as explained under cleaning amp care and put back the defrost water drain plug Re connect to the electricity supply switch on replace any frozen food and close the door IMPORTANT NOTE Provided our recommendations for the periodical removal of frost are followed the defrosting should be complete within 2 hours Provided the frozen food has been wrapped during defrosting as described above it can be replaced in the freezer f for any reason the defrosting process has taken longer than 2 hours the outside of the frozen foods may begin to soften Provided the foods have not completely thawed they will refreeze satisfactorily although repeated rises in temperature may cause slight deterioration in quality FOOD FREEZING GUIDE Max Storage Period Method Remarks MEAT joints Beef 10 12 months Remove addition
19. ent and this is where the most perishable foods should be kept Vegetables and salad foods can be stored in the salad drawer To ensure they are maintained in a crisp condition it may be necessary to wrap some foods in polythene bags e g lettuce watercress or herbs DOOR STORAGE Storing items in the door liner can eliminate searching in the main compartment The lower door shelf should be used for the storage of heavier botties whilst remaining shelves will accommodate fat butter small cartons and jars etc Adjustment of the door shelves can be made to accommodate varying heights of bottles and other containers see fig 11 Enclosed storage compartments may be used to store dairy products and fats HELPFUL HINTS WHEN BUYING FOOD Always ensure that food you purchase is of good quality and in prime condition Shop at a reliable source and buy the freshest looking packing avoid shop worn labels or produce covered in dust Avoid buying chilled food if you cannot store it straight away The use of an insulated container is advisable Buy and consume foods prior to the Sell By or Best Before dates When your arrive home place perishable foods in the refrigerator immediately Always follow the storage instruction recommended by the manufacturer on the packet PREPARING FOODS FOR STORAGE Wash and dry soiled vegetables and fruit before storage All vegetables and fruit should be washed before eating Foods sho
20. he door open SOMETHING NOT WORKING SERVICE CHECK Before calling your nearest Electrolux Service Centre Carry out these simple checks if the appliance is noisy See Normal Sounds page 6 1 df the appliance fails lo operate a Is there a power failure Check your house lights f so kcep the door closed until the power is restored T is the plug firmly connected to the wali socket and is the socket switched on Check the power supply by plugging in another appliance or a table lamp ry 22 Sr Is the fuse in the plug intact and are the wires in the mains lead correctly connected to the plug see page 5 M Have you turned the thermostat to the correct settings 3 Has the door been left open causing the temperature to rise 4 Sometimes the freezer door will be difficult to open shortly after your have closed it Don t worry this is due to a pressure difference which will quickly equalise and allow the door to open normally If after following all these instructions you are still having problems contact your nearest Electrolux Service Cenire The telephone number is shown on the following pages RATING PLATE The rating plate A is situated inside the cabinet behind the salad drawer or freezer bin see fig 14 It gives the model and serial numbers which should be quoted in any communication For future reference record the information below Mode No Serial No N B This appliance co
21. hot foods into a cold container and standing it in a sink filled with iced water Ensure that the food is covered and Stir at regular intervals to reduce the temperature quickly NEVER PUT HOT FOODS DIRECTLY INTO THE FRIDGE FREEZER FRESH FOOD STORAGE GUIDE The recommended storage times of food are as follows Shelf Position Top Shelves Fats 10 days Hard Cheese 7 14 days Cooked Meats Pouitry 2 days Bacon 7 days Storage Time Middle Sheives Milk and Cream 2 3 days Soft cheese 2 3 days Eggs 2 weeks Desserts with cream custard 2 days Shelf Position Storage Time Middle Shelves Pastry Products 3 4 days Cooked Meat Pies Sausage Rolls 2 days Cooked Fruit up to 4 days Bottom Shelves Stock and Gravies 2 days Fresh Fish eat same day Fresh Meats 3 days Fresh Poultry 2 days Sausages up to 3 days Minced Meat Burgers 1 day Saiad Drawer Green Vegetabies 3 5 days Salad Vegetables 3 5 days Fresh Fruit 5 days DO NOT KEEP BANANAS IN THE FRIDGE FREEZER AUTOMATIC DEFROST The defrosting of the fridge compartment occurs automatically There is a drain outlet situated at the back of the compariment as indicated by a label on the inside wall This drain outlet should be cleaned at regular intervals IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE DRAIN OUTLET IS KEPT CLEAR AT ALL TIMES IF BLOCKED CAREFULLY CLEAR IT USING A PIECE OF FLEXIBLE CURTAIN WIRE INSERTED INTO THE DRAIN OUTLET TO REMOVE BLOCKAGE YOUR FREEZER COMPARTMENT
22. ing 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 better when grated BAKED ITEMS Wrap in foil or polythene bags Bread Freshly baked Cakes plain Cakes iced PREPARED FOODS Stews Sauces Full courses 1 2 months 6 months 3 months 2 months 4 months 3 months Wrap and freeze Wrap and freeze Freeze without wrapping then wrap and store in polythene May be frozen quite satisfactorily in a polythene bag Freeze in quantities of 275ml 1 2 pint 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 200 C Mark 6 Place bag inside a square plastic or cardboard box to shape the contents into bricks which save space in the freezer Egg based sauces are unsuitabie Cover slices of meat with gravy to prevent drying out 13 CARING FOR YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB Should the interior light fail to work first switch off and pull out the mains plug and then replace the bulb as follows see fig 13 Remove the light cover by removing the screw at the rear with a screwdriver and pulling the cover outwards towards the middle of the cabinet Unscrew the bulb
23. lux Tricity Bendix Service 2 4 Sandhurst Kings Road Canvey island SS8 OQY Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service PO Box 40 Preston Road Aycliffe industrial Estate Newton Aycliffe Co Durham DLS 6XL Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service Suite 3 Windrush Court 56a High Street Witney OX8 6BL Electrolux Tricity Bendix Service Limberline Road Hilsea Portsmouth POS 5JJ Eiectrolux Tricity Bendix Service 61 63 High Street Tonbridge TNS 15D 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 material or workmanship within one year of delivery to ihe original purchaser free of charge The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from neglect misuse or accident The interior lightbulbs and glassware on refrigerators and larders are also exciuded from the guarantee There are certain conditions which may invalidate this guarantee a It is 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 Iretand b Service at all times must be carried out by an Electrolux Service Representative or authorised agent c This guarantee may be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modifica
24. ly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Care must always be taken when handling tood in the home Always follow the basic rules of food hygiene to prevent bacterial and microbial growth and cross contamination when defrosting preparing cooking cooling reheating and freezing foods carried out be sure to switch off the appliance and unplug it Your fridge freezer is designed for operation in a domestic household If it is used in a non domestic situation the guarantee may be invalidated The evaporator plate and aluminium lining or 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 ice be forced off the lining or shelves Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance See defrost instructions Do not place carbonated fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the container which may cause it to explode resulting in damage to the appliance Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has thawed out Manufacturers food storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Care must be taken when removing contents not to touch frozen interior surface
25. mplies with the Radio Interference requirements of EEC Directive 82 499 EEC HELP US TO HELP YOU SERVICE Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have followed the checklist Telephone numbers are detailed on the list headed Electrolux Service Centres When you contact us we need to know 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model number 5 When it was purchased Please note that all enquiries concerning service snould be addressed to your local service centre Keep the receipt with this booklet as proof of purchase CUSTOMER CARE For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or further information on Cookers Microwaves Refrigeration or Home Laundry equipment you are invited to contact our Customer Care Depariment by letter or telephone as follows Customer Care Electrolux 101 Oakley Road Luton Beds LU4 9QQ Tel 0582 585858 15 ELECTROLUX SERVICE CENTRES Service Centre ABERDEEN BELFAST BIRMINGHAM CANVEY ISLAND CARDIFF GLASGOW ji EEDS LEICESTER LONDON NORTH LONDON SOUTH LONDON WEST NEWTON AYCLIFFE OXFORD PORTSMOUTH TONBRIDGE Postcode areas covered DD IV KW AB PH BT WR DY 8 WV TF ST SY WS RM CM SS CO IG 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
26. ood should be reduced quickly so that ice crystals are kept as small as possible to prevent damaging the structure of food If freezing takes place slowly large ice crystals form and these will affect the quality of food once it has defrosted In any 24hours you can freeze as much as WEIGHT OF MODEL No FROZEN FOOD ER2440C 8 5kg 18 7Ib The packets of food to be frozen should be placed apart to allow cold air to circulate between them They should not touch existing packets During the freezing process ensure that the door remains closed For safety reasons the freezer baskets when fitted are fitted with stops but are readily removed by pulling them forward to the stop then lifting the front and pulling all the way out Re fit by reversing this procedure Note Aim to check dates on packets and rotate foods regularly Although storage longer than recommended is not harmful flavours and textures begin to deteriorate GENERAL FOOD PREPARATION Fruit amp Vegetables Fruit and vegetables should preferably be frozen immediately after picking or purchasing or kept in a refrigerator for no longer than twenty four hours For perfect results fruit should be just ripe and if any show signs of being damaged it should be discarded Most vegetabies and some fruit need to be blanched before freezing to retard enzyme reaction Timings for individual types are given in the tables on pages 13 14 Bianching Where nece
27. pwards With the door closed transfer the pin 7 to the corresponding position on the opposite side Fil the plastic cover 5 to the hinge support at the end opposite to its original position Fig 5 Refit the upper door by engaging the top of the door with the upper hinge pin 4 Place the hinge plate 2 in its new position at the bottom of the door Engage the ribs on the underside of the hinge plate with those on ihe corresponding section of the support 6 fig 5 Fit and tighten the screw 1 Gently lay the appliance on its back with the top held away from the floor by at ieast 30cm 12 use a stool or something similar See fig 6 Remove level adjuster 8 fig 7 from the small foot assembly The small foot 9 can now be removed by removing screw 10 In order to remove the large foot hinge assembly 11 screws 12 13 16 should be removed making sure that the spacer 14 is retained with the assembiy Pull out the lower hinge pin 15 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 original position Taking care not to press down on the door The large foot hinge assembly shouid be transferred over to the opposite side of the cabinet and screws 12 13 4 16 moved over to their new positions in the hinge foot see fig 7 It is important that the spacer 14 is retained with
28. robably the self adhesive type as it can be used on every kind of surface Information to be written on the tabel should include the type of food approximate weight or likely number of servings and any comments relevant to ultimate use lt may be necessary to keep a notebook handy to enable you to rotate stocks and keep reference on what type of foods are being used at one time THAWING FOODS Most foods can be thawed in their original wrapping to maintain moisture and prevent any deterioration Foods should be thawed in a cool place such as a refrigerator or if food is required quickly a microwave oven may be used remembering to transfer foods from foil containers and remove wire ties from plastic bags Always follow the instructions in the microwave oven s manual for thawing frozen food It is essential that all foods particularly meat and poultry are completely defrosted before cooking Fruit Keep container closed and allow to thaw at room temperature for about five hours Vegetables it is not necessary to thaw before cooking place in salted boiling water cover and time cooking from moment of return to boil which only takes a few minutes Some vegetables can also be put in the oven with a knob of butter and some may be deep fat fried Meat amp Poultry Thaw completely before cooking by preferably leaving to defrost slowly in a refrigerator lf required quickly a microwave oven may be used or allow 2 to 3 hours per 1 2 kg
29. s particularly if hands are wet YOUR APPLIANCE TIA ERA ADA CEBADA HOT AAA Se Freezing Storage Shelf Storage Basket Freezer Defrost Drain Plug Cooling Plate Adjustable Shelf Glass Shelf Salad Drawer Level Adjusters in all 4 feet 9 Half Width Door Shelf 10 Interior Light amp Control Housing 11 Bottie Grip SN Oo Sf WN For best results it is important that you read all the contents of this handbook before you use your fridge freezer IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER DO Adjust the level of your appliance before loading it with food Cover or wrap liquids and foods particularly those with strong odours Put vegetables and salads in the salad drawers in plastic bags Leave the doors ajar when the appliance is not in use Rotate stocks of frozen foods Date markings will help with this DON T Leave the door open for long periods as this will make the fridge more costly to run Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air circulation through them Use a sharp instrument to hasten defrosting or to remove ice trays Put hot food in the appliance HOW TO INSTALL YOUR APPLIANCE POSITIONING This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures between 10 C 50 F and 32 C 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
30. sources or direct heat or in a very cold room e g an outhouse where the temperatures may fall below 10 C 50 F if these ambient temperatures are exceeded the food storage temperatures given on page 8 12 amp 13 will not be maintained Fig 2 4 7 The appliance should be gently pushed into place until the top panel rear ventilation grill touches against the wall See Fig 2 When in position a 50mm 2 clear space above the appliance should be maintained If a clear space of 50mm 2 above the appliance is not available clearances of 25mm 1 should be maintained on both sides REVERSIBLE HINGING If your fridge freezer 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 cool place Open the upper door While firmly holding the door with one hand remove the screw 1 fig 3 which secures he hinge plate 2 and slide the bottom of the door to the right be ready to catcn the hinge plate 2 as it is released i Fig 3 jiz Carefully disengage the door from the upper hinge pin 4 fig 4 Unscrew the upper hinge pin 4 and transfer it to the oppostte side Lift off the plastic cover 5 fig 5 Open the lower door and holding it securely remove the hinge pin 7 fig 5 which supports the top of the door by lifting it u
31. ssary plunge vegetabies into boiling water for the specified period and time from the moment they return to boil Drain and cool immediately in iced water before packaging and freezing Meat Freeze joints in handy sizes after trimming fat and removing bones if necessary Game must be hung for the required period and cleaned before being hung 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 Fish All types of fish should be preferably frozen within 24 hours of being caught Any superflous scales should be removed along with the fins then the fish gutted and washed clean in cold salted water before being frozen ICE MAKING It may be necessary to build up a supply of ice cubes when entertaining or for a spell of hot weather when ice will be in demand First make ice cubes by filling the ice tray with fresh drinking water to the top of each ice cube compartment and placing on the freezer shelf When ice cubes have formed hold the tray upside down and twist the tray along its length allowing loosened cubes lo fall into a plastic container or polythene bag Store in the freezer and use when required PREPARED FOODS These freeze well but remember that seasonings may become stronger during frozen food storage Salt shortens the storage time of frozen food so add a little more if necessary during
32. t fresh foods salads vegetables milk certain wines and other drinks and the freezer temperature will be suitable for the long term storage of frozen foods under most conditions of use If colder settings are selected for extra chilling effect do not forget to turn the control dial back to the correct setting afterwards During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather if the thermostat is set on too high a setting the cooling system may operate continuously and the larder cooling plate may not defrost Turning the knob to a lower setting will cause automatic defrosting to resume YOUR FRIDGE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURES The function of the fridge compartment is to reduce the development or organisms which cause decay and bacterial activity and thus increase the storage life of food The fresh food compartment has been designed to operate between 0 C 32 F and 5 C 41 F and is in accordance with British and European Standards FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT The fridge compartment is fitted with shelves which are adjustable for the storage of different sized articles and may also be tilted for the storage of bottles of wine etc see fig 10 The shelves are designed to allow maximum air circulation and therefore when placing foods on the shelves make sure a small space is left between the packages Tne warmest area in the fridge is to the top of the compartment and the coolest ts at the bottom of the compartm
33. tion 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 on page 16 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 A Electrolux ELECTROLUX LTD LUTON BEDS LU4 9QQ In accordance with its policy of progressive product design the Company reserves the right to alter specifications 822020198 00 00
34. uld be covered before being placed in the refrigerator Foil plastic film polythene and plastic food containers are suitable Covering foods not only prevents transfer of flavours and foods from drying out but also prevents any possible cross contaminations with bacteria from raw to cooked foods The position for storage of food in a refrigerator should be carefully selected so that cross contamination will not occur Different types of food such as raw meat fish dairy products and cooked food should be kept separately to avoid contamination from one another Cooked foods shouid always be placed above raw meats Put fresh meat and defrosting foods on a plate covered at the bottom of the fridge if it drips onto other foods it can pass on food poisoning bacteria Do not let meat drip into fresh vegetables and salads in the salad drawer With ready packed and pre packed foods always check the label to see if the manufacturer has given any storage advice and follow accordingly Many foods now have preservatives and antitoxins removed and this will reduce the shelf life of certain foods Hot food should not be put straight into the refrigerator because it can cause intensive work to the compressor and thus increase the energy consumption and therefore it is important to cool cooked food quickly before putting it into the refrigerator Food should be cooled quickly to prevent bacterial growth and this may be done by transferring
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