Electrolux EU1921C User Manual
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Electrolux EU1921C is a freezer suited for freezing fresh foods, conserving frozen foods, and producing ice cubes. It features an adjustable thermostat, a quick-freezing function, and a temperature alarm light. The appliance must be earthed and installed away from sources of heat to ensure optimal performance. For safety reasons, keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction. Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
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I N F O INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL FREEZER EU 1921 C 2222 129-62 This document was created with FrameMaker 4.0.4 CONTENTS Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Rear spacers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Cleaning the appliance’s interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 4 Door reversal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5 Using your freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6 The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6 Temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6 Fast freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6 Warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 6 Freezing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7 Rules to observe when freezing foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7 Frozen food storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 Helpful hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 Thawing-out frozen foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 Ice-cube production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9 Periodical cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9 Idle periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9 Something not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 9 2 . . WARNINGS 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 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. ª This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. ª Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. ª This appliance should be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts should be used. ª It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this appliance in any way. ª Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. ª The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only. ª The inner lining of the appliance consists of channels through which the refrigerant passes. If these should be punctured this would damage the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using the scraper provided. Under no circumstances should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See defrost instructions. ª 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. ª This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. ª Ice lollies can cause frost bur ns if consumed straight from the appliance. ª 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 Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts. ª This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials; it must nevertheless be disposed off in a proper manner, in accordance with regulations for protection of the environment. ª Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. ª Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions. ª There are working parts in this appliance which heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. See installation instructions. ª Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the appliance should be against a wall. ª Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance. ª If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. 2222 129-62 11/95 3 INSTALLATION If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child. Location Rear spacers The plastic bag containing all relevant documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted into special holes in the back of the appliance. Fit the spacers into the holes, taking care to ensure that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown in Fig. 2. Then turn them through 45° (arrow (A) vertical) until they lock into place. TThe appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN). The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate. Fig. 2 A For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig. 1: Appliance positioned under overhanging kitchen wall units (see Fig. 1-A). Appliance positioned without overhanging kitchen units (see Fig. 1-B). Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction. Two adjustable feet at the cabinet base allow accurate levelling of the appliance. Fig. 1 min. 2 50 cm 45° D060 Power connection Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the serial number plate correspond to your domestic power supply. Voltage can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage. For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized auto-transformer must be used. The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a specialist technician. A B The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. min. 2 50 cm min. 2 50 cm This appliance complies with EEC directive number 87/308 of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference suppression. D524 This appliance complies with the following 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. Cleaning the appliance’s interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. 4 Door reversal Fig. 3 Before starting work, unplug the appliance. To reverse the opening direction of the door proceed as follows: remove the lower hinge (3), pin (1), insert (4) and foot (2); 5 unscrew the front left foot and screw it back in on the opposite side; remove the two screws which mask the holes for fixing the hinge from the front left hand side; reassemble the door; refit the lower hinge (turning it through 180 ° ), the threaded insert, the pin and the foot on the opposite side, as shown in the figure. D548 Fig. 4 4 3 Remove the handles, after having removed the screw cover and refit it on the opposite side. The holes that are not used must be masked with the plastic plugs removed. 1 ¡ 0 18 2 Attention After having reversed the opening direction of the door check that all the screws are properly tightened and that the magnetic seal 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 hairdrier. D547 Fig. 5 B0646 5 USING YOUR FREEZER This freezer has been marked with the symbol, which means that it is suited to the freezing of fresh foods, the conservation of frozen foods and the production of ice-cubes. The control panel max min N S ON A B SUPER ALARM C D E Fig. 6 A. Thermostat knob B. N/S knob C. Function indicator light D. Quick-freezing indicator light E. Temperature alarm light Operation Fast freezing Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light will light up, indicating that the appliance is powered. Turn the thermostat knob, clockwise, beyond the «ª» (STOP) position. The appliance will start to operate. To start fast-freezing food, turn the knob towards «S». Pilot light (D) will come on. To stop the appliance, turn the thermostat knob to position «ª». Temperature regulation The temperature is automatically regulated and can be increased to achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob towards minimum or reduced (colder) by rotating the knob towards maximum. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on: room temperature; how often the door is opened; the quantity of food stored; location of appliance. A medium setting is generally the most suitable. To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to position «ª». 6 Warning light Warning light (E) lights up when the temperature inside the freezer compartment has increased to a value which jeopardizes the long-term storage of food in the compartment. When the appliance is switched on for the first time or when food is placed in the compartment for freezing, it is normal for this light to remain on until the temperature has reached the level required for correct storage. Freezing food Set the freezer to quick-freezing operational status. Wait at least 3 hours before introducing fresh foods into the freezer if it has only recently been turned on. If the freezer has already been working for some time, turn the respective knob to the «S» position at least 24 hours before introducing the food into the freezer in order to ensure better freezing results. This period of time may be shortened according to the quantity of food. When quick-freezing is being performed, the compressor works continuously, employing all of its refrigerating power to the maximum. Keep the knob as it is for another 24 hours after the introduction of the food into the freezer and then return the knob to the «N» position. Bear in mind the freezing capacity of your freezer; that is, the maximum quantity of food that may be frozen in 24 hours. This freezing capacity is 20 kg. Distribute the packages as shown in Figure 7. Fig. 7 10 Kg 10 Kg Small-sized freezing packages allow a more rapid and uniform freezing. Do not forget that once frozen foods have thawed out, they spoil rapidly. Low-fat content foods are better conserved in the freezer than those with higher fat content. Salt (whenever present) reduces the duration of satisfactory conservation. Foods to be frozen must be enclosed in air-tight sacks or containers especially indicated for this purpose. Close these sacks or containers tightly to eliminate all air. Never place bottles or cans of carbonated beverages in the freezer. These might explode. Never introduce hot foods or liquids. Never fill the freezing sacks or containers with covers to the brim. Do not consume certain products (popsicles, etc.) immediately after removing them from the freezer, because their extremely low temperature might cause burns. Indicate the freezing date on every sack or container as a means of controlling conservation times. Never open the freezer door or introduce new foods to be frozen whenever a Quick-freezing phase is already in progress. A special card is located in the holder on the inner door of the freezer compartment. On the upper part it shows pictures of different types of food followed by a figure. These figures indicate the maximum storage time, in months, for each type of food. Details of food being stored, can also be written in pencil on the lower part of the card. Important When electrical current happens to be cut off, the freezer door must not be opened. If the power failure is short (up to 6-8 hours) and the freezer is full, there is no risk that the food will spoil. If the power failure lasts longer, the food must be consumed as rapidly as possible, or otherwise cooked and re-frozen again. D169 Arrange the foods to be frozen in the upper compartment, so that these do not come into contact with already-frozen products because the higher surface temperature of the food to be frozen might cause an increase in the surface temperature of the already frozen products. When the necessary freezing time has elapsed, distribute the newly-frozen foods into the drawers to free the compartment for new foods to be frozen. Rules to observe when freezing foods All products to be frozen must be fresh and of excellent quality. Each freezing package must be adjusted to the family’s consumption quantity in order to be used just once. 7 Frozen food storage Defrosting When the freezer is being turned on for the first time, or after a prolonged period of disuse, turn the N/S knob to the Quick-freezing position and then wait at least two hours before introducing the food to be conserved. You may then return the knob to the «N» position. This two-hour waiting period may be avoided if the freezer has already been in operation. Frost should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary to cut-off the power or to remove the food from the freezer. Helpful hints Always check the preparation date indicated on the frozen foods you buy and respect the expiration time provided by the producer. Do not open the freezer door too often and leave it open only for the minimum time necessary. Unnecessary increases in temperature will notably reduce the duration of the frozen food conservation. Make sure that all frozen food packages are intact; otherwise the food may have spoiled. If such packages present signs of swelling or humidity marks, this means that the food has not been conserved correctly, implying that the product has lost some of its original quality. When buying frozen foods, carry them in a thermally insulated shopping bag whenever possible. In any case, always purchase frozen foods at the end of your shopping. Wrap the frozen foods in newspaper and then put them into the freezer as soon as you arrive home. Always check the frozen foods you buy carefully at the moment of purchase, because even partially-thawed foods must not be re-frozen but must be consumed within 24 hours of purchase. Thawing-out frozen foods Frozen foods must be allowed to thaw out before use either in the refrigerator (meat, poultry, fish, etc.) or at room temperature (all other foods) according to the available time. Frozen products which come in small-sized or separate packages may be cooked directly without thawing; obviously, in this case, the cooking time will last a little longer. Ice-cube production This appliance is equipped with trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water to 3/4 of their height, then put them in the freezer. The ice-cubes may be shaken out from the trays by simply twisting; do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer. 8 Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. If a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary to carry out complete defrosting as following: set the knob to «ª» position or unplug the appliance from the mains socket; wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and place the food packages in a cool place; leave the door open. Introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom center, as shown in Fig. 8, place underneath a basin to collect the defrost water. Fig. 8 D068 When defrosting is completed dry the interior thoroughly. Keep the scraper for future use. Turn the thermostat knob to the desired position or replace the plug in the socket. After letting the appliance to run for two or three hours on the quick-freeze setting, it is ready again for storing frozen food. MAINTENANCE Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. Periodical cleaning Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may get damaged. Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm water and sodium bicarbonate. Clean cabinet outer surfaces with a silicone-wax spray. The condenser and compressor should be cleaned using a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This latter operation will maintain the appliance’s excellent standards of performance and save energy. Idle periods During periods when the appliance is not used, you should take the following precautions: remove the plug from the wall socket; remove all food from the appliance; defrost and clean the interior and all accessories; leave the door slightly open, thus letting air circulate and preventing the formation of mould and unpleasant smells. SOMETHING NOT WORKING If the appliance is not functioning properly check that: Furthermore: the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains power switch is on; if the appliance seems too noisy check that the sides are not touching furniture that can transmit or amplify a noise or a vibration. Also, check that the piping of the refrigerant system does not vibrate. there is no power failure; the control knob is in the right position. If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact your local dealer or the nearest service center. To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you apply for it you specify the model and serial number of your appliance which can be found inside the appliance at the bottom on the left hand side. 9
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