AEG Electrolux EU6230T Quick guide

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INSTALLATION- UND GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNGEN
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’INSTALLATION ET L’EMPLOI
INSTALLATIE- EN GEBRUIKSAANWIJZINGEN
INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BRUGSANVISNING
GEFRIERSCHRANK ER6230T
CONGELATEUR ER6230T
DIEPVRIEZER ER6230T
FREEZER ER6230T
FRYSER ER6230T
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WARNINGS
General Safety
ª This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
ª It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
ª Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
ª Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
appliance.
ª This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
ª Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
Service / Repair
ª Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
ª This product should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
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.
Use
ª The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.
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 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 SHARPINSTRUMENTS 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.
Installation
ª There are working parts in this product which heat
up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.
ª Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product should
be against a wall.
ª If the appliance has been 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.
Environment Protection
ª This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from your
municipal authorities.
The materials used on this appliance marked
with the symbol are recyclable.
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.
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CONTENTS
Installation
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ª Location 39
ª Cleaning the interior 40
ª Door reversibility 41
ª Building the appliance in under a worktop 42
ª Electrical connection 42
Technical specification
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Use
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ª Control panel 43
ª Starting-up and Temperature Regulation 43
ª Quick freezing 43
ª Warning light 43
ª Internal thermometer 43
ª Freezing of fresh foods 44
ª Cold accumulator 44
ª Storage of commercially frozen food 44
ª Thawing 45
ª Ice cube trays 45
ª Defrosting 45
Maintenance
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ª Periodic cleaning 46
ª Periods of non-operation 46
Customer service and spare parts
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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
The 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.
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
100 mm10 mm
10 mm
AB
NP007
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Important
It is essential that the appliance be connected to an
efficient earth tap. For this purpose the supply cable
plug incorporates a special earth contact. If the
sockets of your domestic wiring system are not
earthed, have the appliance connected to a separate
earth wire by a qualified electrician in accordance
with existing safety regulations.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the
above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with EEC directive
number 87/308 of 2/6/87 relative to radio
interference suppression.
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 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
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Door reversibility
Before starting work, unplug the appliance.
Pull off the ventilation grille (D), which is a clip-on
fit. Remove the bottom hinge (E) by unscrewing its
two fixing screws.
Remove the door (4).
Unscrew pin (2) and screw it onto the opposite side.
Refit the door.
Refit the bottom hinge on the opposite side using the
two screws previously removed.
Slide the hole cover (F) off the ventilation grille (D)
and fit it on the opposite side.
Refit the ventilation grille, clipping it into place
.
Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side after
having pierced the plugs with a punch. Cover the
holes left open with the plugs contained in the
documentation pack.
Fig. 2
1
2
3
F
F
E
D
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F
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Building the appliance in under a
worktop
This appliance can also be built in under the worktop
of your kitchen units. To do this, proceed as follows
(Fig. 2):
remove screws which secure the top to the rear
brackets and front hinges;
move the top slightly to release it from the retainers
and remove it;
unscrew the screws securing the rear feet to the
cabinet;
remove the 3 mm shim from the feet and refit them;
screw in the front feet to obtain the required height.
Important
For the appliance to function properly, an opening of at
least 137 cm
2
(Fig. 3) must be cut in the kitchen
worktop.
A minimum clearance must also be provided between
the condenser and the wall, as shown in the Fig. 4.
Electrical 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.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
D219
min 137cm2
PR122
60 mm
min.
50 cm2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
The technical data is indicated in the rating plate on the left side inside the appliance.
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USE
Starting-up andTemperature
Regulation
Insert the plug into the wall socket, the pilot light (C)
will light up to show that the appliance is working.
Turn knob (B) beyond the «O» position.
To safely store frozen and deep-frozen foods, the
inner temperature of the freezer must be at least
–18°C or colder.
Therefore, we suggest you turn the knob (B) to a
medium setting.
The temperature inside the freezer is automatically
adjusted to ensure safe storage of the food.
However if the appliance works in unfavourable room
conditions such as poor ventilation, high ambient
temperature and frequent door openings, it might be
necessary to select a more suitable setting.
Turn knob (B) towards the max. to obtain lower
temperatures and, conversely, towards the min. if a
less cold temperature is required.
Freezer operation can be halted by turning knob (B)
to position «O».
Quick freezing
Slide switch (A) up to position «S» («SUPER»)
The pilot lamp (E) will then light up.
Warning light (D)
This light warns when the temperature inside the
freezer compartment has increased so much as to
jeopardize the preservation 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,
this light remains on until the temperature has reached
the level required for correct storage.
Internal thermometer
This indicates the internal temperature of the freezer.
It may indicate a temperature above –18°C when
large quantities of food are placed inside for freezing
or when the door is left open for a long time.
Blue = –18°C ÷–30°C
Beige = above –18°C (–17°C or –10°C for example)
Red = alarm (temperature above –9°C)
Fig. 6
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-18 0
BEIGE REDBLUE
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The freezer is marked with the symbol, which means that the compartment is suitable for freezing fresh
food and for long-term storage of frozen food.
Control panel (Fig. 5)
Fig. 5
A. NORMAL/SUPER switch
B. Temperature adjustment knob
C. Operating pilot lamp
D. Warning lamp
E. «SUPER» operating pilot lamp
SUPER
max
min
D
C
E
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Freezing of fresh foods
To quick-freeze foods when the appliance has not
been in use, switch on the freezer and let it run on the
quick-freeze setting for at least three hours before
putting the food to be frozen in the compartment.
If instead the appliance is already in operation, it
should run on the quick-freeze setting for at least 24
hours before the foods are put in the freezer. Once the
foods have been placed in the freezer, the freezing
operation can be considered to be complete 24 hours
later.
Once freezing is complete, the freezer should be reset
for normal storage use.
Food to be frozen has to be placed in the two top
compartments.
The maximum amount of food which is freezable in
24 hours is indicated on the rating plate. This is to be
found on the bottom left-hand side.
You should never freeze all at once a greater
quantity of foods than the maximum indicated on
the appliance’s rating plate.
To help you get the best out of the freezing process,
here are a few hints:
Freeze only good-quality, fresh and well-cleaned
foods.
Split them into small portions to speed up freezing
and avoid having to thaw more food than you require.
It is in fact important to remember that once the foods
have thawed out, they deteriorate fast.
Another point to remember is that lean foods keep
better and longer than fatty foods. Salt too reduces
storage time.
Wrap the foods in foil or polythene film, ensuring that
the wrapping adheres closely to the food and is well
sealed.
In this way, by avoiding contact with air, the colour
flavour and nutritional value of the foods remain
intact.
During the freezing process, do not add further foods
for freezing and do not open the freezer door.
The foods for freezing should not be placed in contact
with already frozen foods, but put in the special
freezing compartment. This will stop the temperature
of already frozen foods from rising.
Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as they might
well burst.
In addition, never put hot foods or liquids in the
freezer compartment and take care not to fill
recipients up to the brim if they are covered with a lid.
It is a good idea to mark the packs with the date on
which freezing started so that you can keep a check
on storage periods.
If accidental thawing occurs – due to a power cut for
example – the foods must be used up very quickly or
else cooked immediately and refrozen. If, however,
the power failure is relatively brief (from 6 to 8 hours)
and the freezer compartment is packed full, the frozen
foods will not suffer any damage.
On the inner freezer door you will find schematic
drawings of foods and animals indicating maximum
storage time (in months) possible from the time of
freezing.
Cold accumulator
The freezer contains one cold accumulator which
increases storage times in the event of a power cut or
breakdown. This pack must be placed in the top
compartment.
Storage of commercially frozen
food
To get the best out of your freezer, in the case of
storage of commercially frozen food you should
ensure that:
the products have been correctly stored by the retailer;
that there is only a very short time between when you
purchase the products and when you put them in the
freezer;
you do not store products for longer than the time
specified by the food manufacturer.
In addition, if the freezer has been out of use for some
time, before putting the products in the compartment
let the freezer run for at least two hours on the quick-
freeze (SUPER) setting. After this, reset the freezer
for normal storage use.
Avoid opening the door too frequently and when you
do open it, leave it open only for as long as is strictly
necessary.
A word of warning about ice lollies: they should not
be eaten straight out of the freezer as this might cause
cold burns.
If there happens to be a power failure do not open the
freezer door. If the freezer is completely full, frozen
products will not be affected. Otherwise they should
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Thawing
Before being used, deep-frozen and frozen food can
be thawed out either in the refrigerator or at room
temperature, depending on the time available for this
operation.
Small pieces of food, such as hamburgers, cutlets
chips, and fish fingers, for example, can be cooked
straight out of the freezer, without any intermediate
thawing operation.
Clearly, cooking time will be marginally longer than
in the case of thawed food.
Ice cube trays
The appliance includes one tray for producing ice
cubes. This tray should be filled with drinkable water
and repositioned inside the compartment. Do not use
metal tools to remove the tray when it is stuck-frozen
inside the compartment.
Defrosting
The freezer compartment, will become progressively
covered with frost. This should be removed with the
special plastic scraper provided, whenever the
thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost as
you could damage the appliance.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
as follows:
turn the thermostat knob to the «O» setting or pull out
the plug from the wall socket;
remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a very cool place;
leave the door open;
when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly;
turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting
or replace the plug in the power socket.
After letting the appliance run for two or three hours
on the quick-freeze setting, reload the previously
removed food into the compartment.
Important
Atemperature rise of the frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only
be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance
as it may get damaged.
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
To guarantee a safe operation of the fridge, once a
year remove the ventilation grille at the base and
clean the air channels with a vacuum cleaner.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take
the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent
unpleasant smells.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is not functioning properly, check
that:
the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;
there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging in
another appliance);
the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
If there are water drops on the bottom of the cabinet,
check that the defrost water drain opening is not
obstructed (see “Defrosting” section).
If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest service
centre.
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 on
the guarantee certificate or on the rating plate
located inside the appliance, on the bottom left-
hand side.
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