Electrolux EU 0562 C Quick guide

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INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FREEZER EU 0562 C
H3 Electrolux
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SAFETY INFORMATION
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for
future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should
you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the
appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functioning of the appliance
and the relevant safety information.
These warnings have been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them
carefully before installing or using the appliance.
Installation
■ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
■ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
attempt to modify this product in any way.
■ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable
■ Any electrical work required to install this
appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
■ This appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.
■ There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as failure to do this will result in
possible food loss. See installation instructions.
■ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall but leaving the required
distance for ventilation as stated in the installation
instructions.
Child Safety
■ This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.
During Use
■ Electrolux domestic refrigerators, freezers and
fridge/freezers are designed to be used
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only.
■ Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance work
is carried out, be sure to switch off the appliance
and unplug it.
■ Frozen food should NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.
■ 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.
■ Ice lollies can cause "frost/freezer burns" if
consumed straight from the freezer.
■ Do not remove items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or "frost/freezer
burns".
■ The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves
in this appliance contain channels through which
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 solid ice be forced off
the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed
to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See
Defrost instructions.
■ Manufacturers' recommended storage times
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
■ This product should be serviced by an authorised
engineer, and only genuine Electrolux spare parts
should be used.
■ Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Electrolux Service Force Centre.
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CONSERVATION
In the interests of the Environment:
When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or
fridge/freezer:
■ Help to keep your country tidy - use authorised
disposal sites for your old appliances.
■ If you are discarding an old appliance that has a
lock or catch on the door, you must ensure that it
is made unusable to prevent young children being
trapped inside.
Check with your local Council or Environmental
Health Office to see if there are facilities in your
area for re-cycling this appliance.
For Maximum Efficiency
■ Make sure that the appliance is cleaned properly.
■ Make sure that the door is closed properly.
■ Do not position the appliance near to sources of
heat.
■ Do not over-fill your appliance, air MUST be
allowed to circulate.
■ Do not open the door for longer than is absolutely
necessary, as warm air will enter the appliance.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: EU0562
Height: 52 cm
Width:
52.5 cm
Depth:
59 cm
Capacity:
1.7 cuft
Star Rating: 4
Voltage: 230 V
Frequency: 50 HZ
Average Daily
Units of Electricity: 0.68 kwh*
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN153. Actual
consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
This appliance complies with E.E.C. directive No 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.
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CONTENTS
Safety Information Page
2
Conservation Page 3
Technical Specifications Page
3
Installation Page
5
Location Page 5
Door Reversal Page 5
Electrical Connections Page 6
General Features Page
7
Using Your Machine
Page 8
Starting Up and Temperature Regulation Page 8
Frozen Food Storage
Page
8
Defrosting
Page 9
Health and Safety Guidelines
Page 9
Maintenance and Cleaning
Page
10
Interior and Exterior Cleaning Page
10
When the appliance is not in use
Page
10
What Happens If Something Goes Wrong?
Page
11
Guarantee Conditions
Page
12
Electrolux Service Force
Page 13
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INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
If you are discarding an old refrigerator or freezer
that has a lock on the door, you MUST ensure that
the lock is made unusable to avoid young children
being trapped inside.
LOCATION
Place the appliance away from all heat sources,
such as, radiators, cookers, direct sunlight etc.
Best results are obtained with room temperatures
ranging between +16°C and +32°C.
You should ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back, top and bottom of the appliance.
There must be a minimum distance of 100mm (4")
between the top of the appliance and any
overhanging kitchen furniture, see fig 1(A).
However the recommended installation would be as
shown in Fig 1(B), with no overhanging kitchen
furniture.
Fig 1
DOOR REVERSAL
Before carrying out this procedure, disconnect the
appliance from the electricity supply.
Remove the hinge cap and 2 screws securing the
top hinge. Remove the 2 white caps on the
opposite side of the cabinet, and refit the hinge
in the vacant holes. Replace the 2 white caps
in the holes that have been vacated by the
hinge. (See fig 2)
Remove the 2 screws securing the bottom
hinge and refit on the opposite side. (See fig 3).
Remove the 2 screws securing the door handle
and refit on the opposite side of the door (the
holes are already provided). Replace caps in
vacant holes.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed it is easily accessible for the engineer
in the event of a breakdown.
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
The Manufacturer declines any liability should
this safety measure not be observed.
If the plug fitted to your appliance is not suitable for
your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the
appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug. The cut off
plug should be disposed of to prevent the hazard of
electric shocks in case it should be plugged into a
13 amp socket in another part of your home.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
If you fit your plug the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of your appliance may not correspond
with .the markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows, see Fig 4.
Fig 4
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
’E' or the earth symbol ©, or coloured green and
yellow.
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured
black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured
red.
The plug supplied with this appliance incorporates a
fuse. For replacement, use a 13 amp BS1362 fuse.
Only ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
Care must be taken to ensure that the top cover is
refitted without causing damage to either the top
cover or base. In the event of the plug becoming
damaged or cracked it must be replaced with an
equivalent 13 amp BSI 363 plug and rewired as
shown in fig 4.
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GENERAL FEATURES

USING YOUR APPLIANCE
Before using
Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the
appliance with lukewarm water with a little
bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0.5 litre of
water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell
may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
This appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, to allow the
refrigerant to settle.
Starting-Up and Temperature
Regulation
To operate the appliance, turn the thermostat
control knob, which is located on the side of the
cabinet, to the 'SUPER' position (to freeze) or to the
'NORMAL' position (to store) as may be required.
Frozen Food Storage
If the appliance has not been used previously, it
must be left to run for at least 3 hours with the
thermostat knob in the 'SUPER' position, at least 24
hours before introducing fresh food to be frozen.
Once the food is placed in the freezer, leave the
appliance running on 'SUPER' for a further 24
hours, after which the freezing process is
completed. Then, switch back to normal operation,
by turning the thermostat control knob to the
'NORMAL' position.
Your appliance has the following net storage volume
50 litres*, and the maximum amount of fresh food
that can be frozen in 24 hours is 15.41b (7kg).
* This is a standard measurement, the actual
capacity depends upon the density and sizes of
the food. The above figures are based on an
average density of 0.32kg per litre (201b per cu ft).
Food to be frozen must be placed on the bottom of
the inner liner and not on the shelf.
Pre-packed frozen food 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
time can vary and it is important to follow the
recommended times shown on packets of
commercially frozen food.
Any open packets of frozen food, should be
re-wrapped in airtight materials to prevent surface
evaporation which causes drying or' freezer burn’.
IMPORTANT
In the event of a power failure do not open the
freezer door while the power is off. The frozen food
should not deteriorate if the power failure is of short
duration and the freezer is full. If the temperature
within your freezer should rise do not re-freeze the
food without checking its condition. The following
guidelines should assist you.
Ice Cream: Once thawed, should be
discarded.
Fruit &
Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and
used up.
Bread &
Cake:
Shellfish:
Cooked Dishes:
i.e:
Large Pieces
Of Meat:
Can be re-frozen without
danger.
Should be refrigerated and used
up quickly
Casseroles, should be
refrigerated and used up.
Can be re-frozen providing there
are still ice crystals remaining
within them.
Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then
be re-frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and
re-frozen as a cooked dish.
Important
Do not place sealed containers of carbonated
liquids such as fizzy into the freezer as it creates
pressure on container which may cause it to
explode, resulting in damage to the freezer.
Ice cubes and ice lollies should not be consumed
immediately after removal from the freezer as it may
result in low temperature skin abrasions.
Aim to check dates on packets and rotate food
regularly. Although, storage longer than
recommended is not harmful, flavours and textures
begin to deteriorate.
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DEFROSTING
DEFROSTING
The freezer compartment will become progressively
cover with frost which should be removed on a
regular basis with the special plastic scraper
provided. During this operating, it is not necessary
to switch off the power supply or to remove the
foodstuffs. However, when the ice becomes very
thick, or exceeds 1/4", on the inner liner, complete
defrosting should be carried out when the freezer is
empty.
To carry out complete defrosting
■ Remove any food from inside and wrap in
several sheets of newspaper and place in a
refrigerator or a cold place.
Turn the thermostat control knob to the 'STOP'
position.
Leave the door open and place a bowl of hot
water (not boiling) inside the freezer, the hot
water will accelerate the defrosting process.
When defrosting is complete, clean and dry the
freezer thoroughly.
Close the door and turn the thermostat control
knob to the 'SUPER' position for at least 3 hours,
after which the frozen food can be replaced in the
freezer and the knob turned to the 'NORMAL
position.
HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods.
This, together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling
and storage of food is more important than ever.
The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition
as possible.
■ Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of
orange juice rose to 22°C in an hour between the
supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to
get down to 7°C in the refrigerator.
■ Keep the freezer door closed as much as
possible. Remember that warm air is flowing in as
you are deciding what to have for tea!
■ Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate round each item.
■ Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the fridge until cool.
■ Do not store food uncovered.
■ The safest way to defrost food is to put it in the
refrigerator to thaw slowly.
■ It is important that food is used before its "best
before" date.
■ Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated
and labelled and used in date order to ensure
that food is consumed at its best
■ Always wash your hands in soapy water and dry
them with a clean towel before handling food.
■ Keep work surfaces clean and avoid
cross-contamination by not using the same work
surface or knife, without washing them
thoroughly.
■ Use kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning
up food. If you use a dishcloth, be sure to boil it
frequently.
■ DO connect the appliance to an electricity point
which is not liable to be switched off accidentally.
■ DO follow the instructions given on the operation
of the temperature control to ensure efficient
operation.
■ DO wrap and cover foods for perfect storage.
■ DO ensure that when the fridge is to be out of
service for some time, that the interior is carefully
cleaned, dried, the door left ajar and the plug is
removed from the electrical supply socket.
■ DO NOT open the door more often or for longer
than is necessary, as this allows a temperature
rise and also causes a rapid build-up of frost.
■ DO NOT prevent the free passage of air to the
back of the freezer.
■ DO NOT turn the current off at the mains if you
intend to leave the fridge in use whilst on holiday.
■ DO NOT overload the interior. To do so will
restrict the circulation of cooled air currents,
which are necessary to help maintain the correct
storage temperature conditions. This does not
apply to the frozen food packages stored in the
frozen food compartment, these can be packed
closely together.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out,
DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.
Interior Cleaning
All parts of the interior should be wiped with a soft
cloth, warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to
0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Ensure that no moisture runs down behind the
temperature control panel.
Never use DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS,
HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR
WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS
THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND
LEAVE A STRONG SMELL
Clean the drain hole and the water trough of defrost
water at regular intervals, and make sure that the
drain hole is never obstructed, so that the defrost
water can flow freely.
Exterior Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (Black
grill) and the compressor at the back of the
appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an
accumulation of dust will affect the performance of
the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.
C0N0ENSER
COMPRESSOR
Fig 6
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.
You MUST ensure the appliance is switched
OFF at the mains supply before carrying out this
operation.
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