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Using the Appliance

Before Use

Remove  all  packaging  and  securing  tapes.  Wash

inside  the  appliance  with  lukewarm  water  and

bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0,5 litre of water). Do not

use  soap  or  detergent  as  the  smell  may  linger.  Dry

thoroughly.

Do  not  use  detergents,  abrasive  powders,

highly  perfumed  cleaning  products,  wax

polishes or products containing alcohol.

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To Start the Appliance

1. Allow  the  appliance  to  stand  for  2  hrs  after

installation.

2. Plug  in  the  appliance  and  switch  on  at  the  mains

supply.

3. Slide  the  'fast  freeze'  switch  to  the  right  (yellow

indicator light will illuminate) and leave to run for 4

hours  to  allow  the  correct  temperature  to  be

reached before placing food inside.

4. The red indicator light will also illuminate until the

correct temperature is reached.

5. When  the  appliance  has  reached  the  set

temperature  and  the  red  indicator  light  has  gone

out slide the 'fast freeze' switch back to the left.

Thermostat Control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the

thermostat situated on the control panel.
0 = Off
Turning  the  thermostat  clockwise  makes  the

temperature progressively colder.

Freezing Fresh Food

It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is

frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer

is heated as little as possible.

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If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen:

1. Slide  the  fast  freeze  switch  (d)  to  the  right  6-24

hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer,

the yellow light will illuminate. The compressor will

now run continuously, to ensure that the fresh food

is frozen as quickly as possible.

2. Place  the  food  in  the  freezing  compartment  and

leave  the  'fast  freeze'  switch  on  for  a  further  24

hours.

Summary of Contents for EU 1241 T

Page 1: ...A E 14 03 200364835 EU 1241 T FREEZER INSTRUCTION BOOK ...

Page 2: ...se this appliance effectively and safely please read this instruction book carefully before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference The symbols below help you to find things more easily Safety precautions Warnings and Safety information Hints useful information Environmental information ...

Page 3: ...once it has thawed out Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Bottles and cans must not be placed int the freezer they can burst when the contents freeze Manufacturers recommended st...

Page 4: ... 7 Frozen Food Storage 8 Thawing 8 Making Ice Cubes 8 Hints and Tips 8 Food Storage 8 Energy Saving Advice 9 In the Event of a Power Failure 9 Maintenance and Cleaning 9 Internal cleaning 9 External cleaning 9 When the appliance is not in use 9 Defrosting 9 Something Not Working 10 Service and Spare Parts 11 Customer Care Department 11 Guarantee Conditions 12 Instructions for the Installer Technic...

Page 5: ...nt temperature is between 16 32 C Description of the Appliance 1 Freezing tray with 1 ice tray 2 Freezing compartment 3 Storing compartments wire baskets 4 Rating Plate 5 Control Panel a Green Indicator Light b Red Indicator Light c Yellow Indicator Light d Fast Freeze Switch continuous operation e Thermostat control 6 Defrost water outlet 7 Adjustable feet 8 Door gasket 9 Thermostat 10 Air grid 1...

Page 6: ...duly for instance after opening the freezer door or placing food inside the cabinet but the light should go out again when the temperature returns to the correct storage level c Yellow Indicator Light Fast Freeze With the fast freeze on the Yellow Indicator Light will come on and stay on as a reminder d Fast Freeze Facility To operate the Fast Freeze Facility slide the Switch to the right hand pos...

Page 7: ...until the correct temperature is reached 5 When the appliance has reached the set temperature and the red indicator light has gone out slide the fast freeze switch back to the left Thermostat Control The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat situated on the control panel 0 Off Turning the thermostat clockwise makes the temperature progressively colder Freezing Fresh Food I...

Page 8: ...wed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away Alternatively if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen F FTo Make Ice Cubes 1 Fill the ice cube tray 3 4 full with cold water place in the freezing compartment and leave to freeze 2 To remove the cubes twist the tray...

Page 9: ...ooked and can then be refrozen as cooked dishes Chicken Should also be cooked and refrozen as a fresh dish Maint Maintenance Cleaning enance Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thorou...

Page 10: ... 3 Leave the door open 4 Carefully draw the plastic drain spout out of the lower part of the appliance according to the direction of the arrow and place a tray of a suitable size in the position shown 5 During defrosting push the defrost water towards the edge of the cooling plates using a dry cloth or a sponge It will be collected at the bottom of the appliance from where it can be diverted into ...

Page 11: ...thing Not Working When you contact the Service Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Ser Service and Spar vice and Spare P e Par arts ts Cus Cust tomer Car omer Care Depar e Department tment For ...

Page 12: ...d or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are the subject of rental agreements Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Electrolux The guarantee is in addition to your statutory and legal rights Electrolux EUROPEAN GUARANTEE If you should move to another country within Europe then your guar...

Page 13: ...es and the inside of the appliance with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litres of water Rinse and dry thoroughly Do not use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol Location The appliance should be positioned in a well ventilated dry room Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature The applianc...

Page 14: ...crew the adjustable feet situated on both sides at the front 2 pieces Remove the lower door hinge plate by unscrewing the 3 retaining screws Remove the hinge pin from the bottom of the door Slot the hinge pin into the hole in the hinge plate Take the door off Ventilation Requirements The appliance must have adequate ventilation to ensure correct operation Diagram shows the ventilation requirements...

Page 15: ...e handle to the opposite side and refit retaining screws covers if fitted and replace the blanking plugs Electrical Connection Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed Electrical ...

Page 16: ...cted to the terminal N or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath Rev 2003 06 20 Printed by Xerox Hungary Ltd The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of power...

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