User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EUU1172

[. . . ] freezer INSTRUCTION BOOKLET EUU 1172 / EUU 6174 2222 740-55 UK CONTENTS Instructions for the User Important Safety Instructions Operation Before use Freezer controls Starting your appliance Temperature control Warning light (red) Temperature acoustic alarm Freezing fresh food Frozen food storage Thawing Ice making Instructions for the Installer 3 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 Technical Specifications Installation Positioning 13 13 13 Electrical Connection Building-in Instructions Grid preparation Door reversal Building the appliance in under a worktop Fitting the plinth 14 15 15 15 16 20 Health and safety guidelines Defrosting Maintenance and Cleaning Internal cleaning Periodic cleaning When the appliance is not in use 7 8 9 9 9 9 Something Not Working?Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Departments Guarantee Conditions 10 11 11 12 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Installation ¥ Check the appliance for transport damage. [. . . ] ¥ The foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the best quality. ¥ The size of each pack should be small enough to ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better results. ¥ Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen. Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food, salt reduces the storage time. ¥ Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal. ¥ Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality. Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours. Never exceed the storage time indicated. Large Pieces of Meat: 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. 8 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Warning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. Important This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians. Internal cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0. 5 litre of water). 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. Important Do not use abrasive products. Periodic cleaning The appliance is equipped with a ventilation grid. Keep clean to guarantee good ventilation and good working order of the appliance. An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. The structure of the appliance permits cleaning of the rear zone close to the wall, using a vacuum cleaner. Remove the plinth (1), then the ventilation grid (2); 2. Carefully pull the air deflector out (3). 3 2 1 S. I. 013 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. 9 SOMETHING NOT WORKING? Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points. IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. Symptom Solution No power to the appliance - Check there is power at the socket. - Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. [. . . ] 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 hairdryer on a low setting. 10 13 9 12 11 3 Building the appliance in under a worktop 1. The dimensions of the recessed installation area must correspond with those indicated in the figure. 60 0 55 min0 . 600 DO013 2. [. . . ]