Electrolux U03235 TR916 User's Manual
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1. When the food has frozen which wili take up to 24 hours depending on the amount transfer it to the other sheif or the plastic drawer if there is room to leave space on the top shelf for further freezing Practical Hints Different foods need different methods of preparation and some will keep longer than others Of course you can freeze practically anything but don t waste space in your cabinet by storing foods which are readily available throughout the year Fruit is ideal especially the softer varieties But avoid pears because they lose their texture and discolour and bananas which will turn black Vegetables and herbs too are ideal but salad vegetables and marrows are unsuitable because they contain too much water Celery loses its crispness so should be cooked first and tomatoes are best frozen as pur e Onions should be chopped fine and frozen in small quantities All poultry meat and fish freeze well as do baked goods though for shorter periods As for prepared foods these too can be frozen with confidence but there are a few points to bear in mind Semi liquid foods have a tendency to thicken so should be made up a little slacker than normal Highly spiced and aromatic dishes should be wrapped really thoroughly so the flavour doesn t spread to your other frozen foods Always cool them quickly and then freeze immediately 2 General Preparation For freezing purposes always choose the finest2. during preparation Blanching Where necessary see remarks column on page 11 plunge vegetables into boiling water for the specified period timing from the moment of return to boil Then drain and cool immediately in iced water before packaging and freezing Packaging Proper packing is one of the most important points about food freezing if the true quality is to be preserved All food should be carefully wrapped in airtight moistureproof materials It should be completely covered and as much air as possible shut out to prevent freezer burn those blemishes which appear on thawing The majority of materials you are likely to require will be readily obtainable from your own home freezer supplier the larger stationery shops and department stores Most useful are heavy gauge polythene bags or sheeting and plastic containers with tight fitting lids also the thicker kinds of aluminium foil As far as possible try to pack food in even shapes and sizes to maximise the space available in your freezer cabinet and facilitate removal when required at a later date Labelling The self adhesive type of label is probably the most useful as it can be used on every kind of surface Ice Making The freezer compartment includes an ice store enabling you to build up a supply of ice cubes for a forthcoming party or spell of hot weather when ice wili be in demand The ice tray fits in the top of the store First make ice c
3. WILL BE REPLACED FREE LABOUR COSTS ONLY BEING CHARGEABLE The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from neglect misuse or accident The interior light bulb and glassware are excluded from the guarantee and the drink cooler is covered for the first year only There are certain conditions which may invalidate this guarantee It is dependent upon the appliance being correctly installed and used in accordance with the Company s instructions under normal domestic conditions within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland Service at all times must be carried out by an Electrolux service representative or authorised agent The guarantee may be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modification of the appliance Proof of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is provided Addresses or telephone numbers for service requests are listed opposite We must point out that this guarantee does not cover liability for loss of food or other contents but would draw your attention to the insurance facilities described on the separate leaflet 19 FREEZER REFRIGERATOR TR916 A LUX MODEL MADE IN BRITAIN This appliance conforms with the requirements of In accordance with its policy of progressive product design EEC Directive No 82 499 relating to radio interference the Company reserves the right to alter specifications T747 amp Electrolux Ltd 2 90 9 E ect rol U X Publica
4. Your freezer provides for long term storage which generally means up to 3 months but the length of storage time can vary andit is important to follow the recommended times shown on packets of commercially frozen food Storage times for home prepared fresh frozen foods are given on Pages 10 11 and 12 For your convenience maximum storage periods for popular home frozen items are also given in months on the plastic flap at the front of the freezing shelf If your freezer fridge breaks down or the power fails don t open the freezer door and the frozen food won t be affected for up to 24 hours Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidently should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away Alternatively if the food is uncooked and it has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked then refrozen Note that some items must be thawed completely before cooking see page 13 Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen Freezing fresh food General information In any 24 hours you can freeze as much as 12 kg 26 4 Ib of fresh food Existing frozen foods should be re arranged to leave space on the top shelf for freezing The packets to be frozen see pages 8 and 9 should be placed on the top shelf in contact with the refrigerated surface as far as possible and spaced apart to allow cold air to circulate between them They should not touch existing packets Leave the thermostat at its usual setting
5. as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss See installation information Parts which heat up should not be exposed Wherever possible the back of the product should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation information Before defrosting cleaning or maintenance work is carried out be sure to switch off the appliance and unplug it e The cooling plate and aluminium lining or refrigerated freezer shelves in this appliance contain channels through which the 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 The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow refrigerant to settle This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has thawed out Manufacturers food storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions 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
6. damage to the appliance 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 Electrolux Service Centre and always insist on genuine Electrolux spare parts As a general guide to fitting any plug Ensure the lengths of wire inside the plug are prepared correctly Connections should be firmly made after all conductor strands are entered into the terminal posts When preparing the cable ends take care not to damage the outer sheath or the Insulation surrounding the inner conductors Tighten all screws Replace the top cover of the sie and secure ee o o e veo 99009 Butter amp cheese compartment Thermostat control Cooling plate Drink cooler Defrost drain Wettray Salad drawer Door shelf amp bottle gripper Ice store Freezing storage shelf Storage shelf Storage drawer Defrostflip spout Level adjusters Lift plastic flap to open Your new Electrolux freezer fridge has two such as tiled or painted walls Please remember the separate compartments The automatically cooling units include precision built components defrosted fridge compartment is at the top the which like those in car engines and other freezer compartment at the bottom will store machinery with fast moving parts need a running in frozen food and freeze quantitie
7. for if the thermostat is set on too high a number this cooling system may operate continuously and i When operating the outside front edges of the fridge compartment cooling plate may not defr freezer may feel warm to the touch This is quite Turning the knob to a lower number will cause normal automatic defrosting to resume We advise you to run your freezer fridge for a day before storing frozen food Temperature control With the thermostat knob at the recommended setting the temperature in the refrigerator will be suitable for the storage of most fresh foods salad vegetables milk certain wines and other drinks while the freezer temperature will be suitable for the long term storage of frozen foods under most conditions of use Using the fridge compartment The fridge compartment provides suitable shelf space to store most kinds of fresh food and has a usable storage capacity of 98 litres 3 5 cu ft Suggested fresh food storage times Storage times will vary according to the type of food and how fresh it is when put into the fridge compartment but no food should be stored for longer than the times stated opposite Drink cooler The drink cooler has a capacity of approximately 3 litres Fill the drink cooler with your favourite fruit drink diluted squash etc and position it towards the front of the upper cabinet shelf with its spout protruding through the bars To dispense a drink simply hold a glass unde
8. quality fresh foods Fruit amp Vegetables Fruit and vegetables should preferably be frozen immediately after harvesting or at least kept in a refrigerator for no longer than twenty four hours For perfect results fruit should be just ripe and if any shows signs of being damaged it should be discarded Most vegetables and some fruit need to be blanched before freezing to retard enzyme reaction Timings for individual types are given in the detailed tables that appear later in this booklet Meat Freeze joints in handy sizes after removing waste such as bones fat and so forth Game must be hung for the desired period and cleaned before being frozen Fish Should preferably be frozen within twenty four hours of being caught Any superfluous scale should be removed along with the fins then the fish gutted and washed clean in cold salted water before being frozen Poultry Gut singe and wash birds thoroughly Tie legs and wings to the body before placing in the freezer or cut into joints for packing separately giblets should be packed separately where possible Dairy Products amp Baked Items See individual details in tables which appear later in this booklet Prepared Foods These freeze well but remember that seasonings will become intensified during frozen storage so be very sparing and add whatever you like when ready for eating Salt actually shortens the storage time for all types of frozen foods so add only a little
9. sharp instrument to hasten defrosting or to remove ice trays leave the drink cooler with residues in it which might harden or go stale Always rinse out and dry the container as soon as it becomes empty use the wet tray in any other domestic appliance e g a microwave 14 Looking after your freezer fridge How to defrost The Fridge Compartment is defrosted automatically Defrost water from the cooling plate runs out of the drain and onto a tray on the motor compressor where it is evaporated This process is completely automatic Droplets of water on the cooling plate during defrosting are quite normal and will freeze on the plate afterwards In the Freezer Compartment frost accumulates on the refrigerated shelves during normal working and should occasionally be removed using a stiff bristle brush or a plastic scraper Heavy frosting about 1 4 thick will reduce the freezer s efficiency and therefore complete defrosting should then be carried out probably at 6 month intervals depending on usage Preferably you should do this when there is little or no food in the freezer in the following manner l Any remaining frozen food should be placed in another freezer or placed in cardboard boxes and wrapped in blankets or layers of paper Put in a cool place 2 Switch off at the wall socket and remove the plug 3 Fold out the defrost flip spout put a suitable container under it to collect the defrost water and leave
10. 4 Electrolux FREEZER REFRIGERATOR TR916 User s Handbook IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE IMPORTANT USER 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 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 This product is designed to be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician This product should be serviced by an authorised Electrolux Service Engineer and only genuine Electrolux spare parts should be used It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Electrolux domestic freezer fridges are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only There are working parts in this product which heat up Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation
11. A approved BS 1362 fuse If any other type of plug is used the circuit should also contain a 13 amp fuse As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Connect the GREEN and YELLOW coloured wire to the plug termina marked letter E or earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Connect the BLUE coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter N or coloured black Connect the BROWN coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter L or coloured red If at any time a replacement lead is required the cross sectional area of its conductors must not be less than 0 75mm About your freezer fridge cont d GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE If a lower temperature is needed e g during hc weather turn the thermostat knob to a higher number or for less cooling to a lower number CORD CLAMP Setting the control To start the cooling system plug into the wall socket switch on and set the thermostat knob between The required temperature inside the fridge settings 3 and 4 compartment is from 0 C to 7 C 32 F to 45 F The fridge and freezer compartment temperatures inside the freezer compartment is 18 C 0 F will be affected by location room temperature and below frequency of door opening and adjustment of the During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weat thermostat setting may be needed to allow
12. actorily in a polythene bag Sauces 4 months Freeze in quantities of 2 pint Egg based sauces are A little extra liquid may be required unsuitable when you come to use it Full courses 3 months Assemble individual helpings on Cover slices of meat with specially constructed aluminium gravy to prevent drying out trays then cover with foil To re heat leave the cover on and put in the oven for about 45 minutes at 400 F 200 C an Thawing food REV cis keen Thawing Food WELL Ro ue 4 7 Fruit X Pis Guo WA Keep container closed and allow to thaw at room EC A c i 4 temperature for about five hours AE b SE Soe Stas dier Vegetables is T M es 1 2 ancy i E au S Ke more E re Ae No thawing needed place in salted boiling tag X M ARR tp gH water cover and time cooking from moment of NN NA return to boil It only takes a few minutes Can also E PS be put in the oven with a knob of butter Chips and fj WEES th courgettes can go into hot fat JU i SUM uie CN A a J F AAS ES A SARF Meat Poultry etc alo Dok Md H7 NH M e Smalljointed items don t require thawing before DPI 3 PII s Silii y ND OS cooking but always choose a moderate I 1 a ES temperature and allow for a longer cooking time db bu X Vu than normal so the meat cooks right through i 4 A uw X 4 r X Y However large items such as a whole chicken A must be thawed first allow two to three hours
13. and all adjusters are in firm contact with the floor so thatthe cabinet does notrock in any direction Connecting to the mains Check that the voltage shown on the data plate conforms with your mains supply Do not install in a small pantry or other places with Your freezer fridge will be heavy when loaded with food and must therefore be stood on a strong firm screwing out the appropriate level adjusters in the WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If this appliance is fitted with a non rewireable plug for which your socket is unsuitable the plug should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted The removed plug should be disposed of as insertion of the plug into a 13 A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard If it is necessary to change the fuse in a non rewireable plug the fuse cover must be replaced If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the plug must not be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement fuse covers are available from your nearest Electrolux Service Centre see page 18 It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the coloured insert or as embossed in words on the base of the plug IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN and YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If a 13A BS 1363 plug or non rewireable plug is used the freezer fridge must be protected by a 13A AST
14. e foot hinge assembly 11 screws 12 amp 13 should be removed making sure that the spacer 14 is retained with the assembly 10 Pull out the lower hinge pin 15 which may have come away with the hinge blade or remained in the door Push the pin rounded end into the bush at the bottom of the door on the side opposite to its original position 11 Taking care not to press down on the door The large foot hinge assembly should be transferred over to the opposite side of the cabinet and screws 12 amp 13 moved over to their new positions in the hinge foot see fig 4 It is important that the spacer 14 is retained with screw 12 in the channel between the base of the product and the foot hinge assembly when screwing the foot hinge assembly into ils new position 12 Refit the small foot its screw entering the hole furthes from the front on the flat portion of the base 13 14 15 Using a blunt knife blade or similar instrument carefully prise out the plastic plugs from the alternative handle positions on the opposite sides of the doors Protect the paintwork from damage with masking tape or other suitable material between the blade and painted surface 16 Transfer the handles to their new positions and push the plastic plugs into the vacated screw holes 17 Side adjustment to the upper door can be made by loosening the screw 1 and moving the bottom of the door sideways a little with the hinge plate to the lei
15. e you purchased it For future reference we suggest you record these details here and keep the receipt with the hand book as proof of purchase Purchased from Date Purchased Model Number TR916 NORTHERN IRELAND NORTH WEST and SCOTLAND REGION Regional Manager Mr Les Dawes Liverpool 051 220 8014 Belfast 0232 740 296 Glasgow 041 204 0411 Edinburgh 031 229 1232 Aberdeen 0224 695761 ERVICE CENTRES ere SOUTHERN REGION Divisional Manager Mr Norman Garland Bristol 0272 211876 Cardiff 0222 489623 Southampton 0703 785231 Aldershot 0252 24505 Brighton 0273 694341 Maidstone 0622 677727 Jersey 0534 22138 NORTH MIDLANDS REGION Regional Manager Mr Ray Britton Birmingham 021 358 7076 Nottingham 0602 396927 Yorkshire 0532 608511 Gateshead 091 600440 Manchester 061 798 9689 E LONDON amp EASTERN REGION Regional Manager Mr David Stephens Luton 0582 575966 Norwich 0603 667018 Southend 0702 354313 North Thames area 01 965 9699 South Thames area 01 658 9069 Guarantee This Guarantee is offered to you as an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Electrolux products are carefully designed manufactured tested and inspected and in consequence we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in material or workmanship within one year of delivery tothe original purchaser free of charge ADDITIONALLY DURING THE SUBSEQUENT FOUR YEARS ANY DEFECTIVE PARTS
16. gged when you do this Occasionally strong smelling food may leave the fridge with a slight odour Placing a small dish of bicarbonate of soda powder in the fridge should slowly absorb these smells The dish should be refilled periodically Going on holiday Don t switch off at the mains if you intend to leave food in the refrigerator and or freezer For 2 days or less there is no need to remove any food from the refrigerator For up to 1 week remove all food except eggs butter and bacon If you are leaving both the refrigerator and freezer compartments empty switch off at the wall socket defrost clean and dry and leave both doors open Changing the light bulb Should the interior light fail to work first switch off and pull out the mains plug and then replace the bulb as follows Remove the light cover by removing the screw at the rear with a screwdriver and pulling the rear outwards toward the middle of the cabinet Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new S ES 10 or 15 watt bulb available from your local Electrolux Service Centre as listed on Page 18 Replace the cover by engaging its front edge in the recess in the light housing push the rear toward the side of the cabinet and replace the screw 15 Changing over the door hinges l If your fridge freezer is already in use disconnect it from the electricity supply and remove shelves and other loose items including food Place frozen food in boxes w
17. ic containers leaving 2 headroom ditto Pack in plastic containers leaving 1 2 1 headroom ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto Max Storage Period Method Remarks Peaches 10 months Cover with boiling water for 1 minute Keep fruit submerged in then cool by dipping into cold and peel syrup place crumpled carefully Cut into halves removing greaseproof paper on top so stone Use syrup method of packing there is no room between the and freezing surface of the liquid and the lid DAIRY PRODUCTS Ege Whites 10 months Eggs must always be separated Eggs frozen in their shells Place whites in small containers just a will crack few at a time Egg Yolks 10 months As for whites but to prevent Use for savoury or sweet coagulation mix with 1 2 tsp salt or dishes accordingly tsp caster sugar to every two yolks Butter 6 months Wrap bought butter in foil and freeze unsalted 3months salted Cream 4 months Must first be beaten lightly before Allow slight room for Whipping and freezing expansion in the container Double only Cheese 8 months soft Wrap all varieties tightly in foil Hard cheese stores much 3 months hard better when grated BAKED ITEMS Wrap in foil or polythene bags Bread 2 months Freshly baked Cakes plain 6 months Just wrap and freeze Cakes iced 3 months Freeze without wrapping then wrap n and store in polythene PREPARED FOODS Stews 2 months May be frozen quite satisf
18. on cured 6 weeks Separate with cellophane layers Pack in handy meal portions smoked 1 month Sausages 6 weeks Wrap tightly Pack in handy meal portions Minced meat 2 months Wrap tightly Packin handy meal portions Offal and tripe 3 months Clean thoroughly Make sure it is really fresh Pack in smali portions POULTRY Chicken 9 12months Cleanin usual way joint if necessary Wrap giblets separately do not stuff till ready Turkey 9 2months Clean in usual way joint if necessary Duck Goose 6 months Clean in usual way joint if necessary Giblets 3months Wrap separately from bird GAME All types 6 months Hang before freezing Cook immediately after prepare as for poultry thawing B E M sass FISH All types 3 6 months Clean discard head and tail Must be fresh wrap separately Trout 4 months Clean discard head and tail Must be fresh wrap separately Salmon 4 months Clean stuff with greaseproof paper for Must be fresh shape retention or cut into steaks VEGETABLES Mushrooms 12 months Wash dry thoroughly Pack viable quantities Freeze loose or sauted in a little in boxes butter till partially cooked then freeze P 10 Potatoes Beans Carrots Cauliflower Spinach Sprouts Root crops FRUIT Apples Apricots Cherries Damsons Plums Gooseberries Blackberries Currants Raspberries Strawberries Max Storage Period 10 12 months 12 m
19. onths 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months 9 12 months 10 12 months 12 months 12 months 9 months 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months Method New potatoes and chips can be frozen raw Otherwise cook partially in one of usual forms cool then freeze Peel or pod and wash se small ones Prepare Break up into florets Wash thoroughly Remove thicker veins Use only small ones Remove outer leaves The younger the better Peel and slice or freeze whole Freeze either of two ways As pur e stew with little water beat to smooth pulp sweeten to taste cool OR Sliced blanch for two minutes drain and cool Pack tightly in layers with a little dry sugar sprinkled between if so desired or soak in slightly salted water for ten minutes dry and freeze Preferably remove stones but leave skins on Pack in syrup 2 1 Ib sugar to 1 pint of water making sure fruit is covered ditto ditto ditto ditto Either pack in syrup as above or coat with caster sugar and pack in plastic containers Also may be frozen loose spread on trays allowed to freeze over night and then packed in containers ditto ditto ditto 11 Remarks Blanch for 2 mins cool for same time in iced water then freeze Blanch for 5 mins Blanch for 3 mins Blanch a few leaves at a time for 2 mins Blanch for 3 mins Blanch for 3 mins Freeze in small quantities Pack in plast
20. per pound at room temperature then proceed as usual Dairy Products Allow eggs to thaw in closed containers and use immediately Butter and cream will thaw in one to two hours at room temperature Baked Items Bread takes about two hours to thaw or loaves may be heated in the oven Cakes can be sliced in their frozen state to retain shape and speed the thawing process Prepared Foods Heat gently in closed containers in the oven Commercial Packs Simply follow the printed instructions 13 Important points to remember DO adjust the level of your freezer fridge before loading it with food see page 4 cover or wrap liquids and foods particularly those with strong odours put vegetables and salads in the salad drawer in plastic bags cover melons and pineapples and only store for short periods rotate stocks of frozen foods date markings will help with this keep the refrigerator drain outlet clear if blocked carefully clean it with a piece of flexible curtain wire leave the doors ajar when the freezer fridge is not in use DON T obstruct air circulation in the fridge by tightly packing stored items put hot food in the fridge or freezer let food or containers touch the refrigerator cooling plate store bananas in the fridge or freezer put bottles or cans of fizzy drinks in the freezer give children iced lollies straight from the freezer they could cause frost burns use a
21. r the spout and push in the button IMPORTANT Clean your drink cooler regularly to prevent a build up of sugary deposits If deposits do form soak in warm water until they dissolve then pour fresh water into the container and operate the dispenser button a few times to ensure it is free Suggested maximum storage times Type of food Storage time Uncooked fresh meat poultry beef and lamb 3 5 days pork 2 4 days sausages 3 days mince amp offal 1 2 days Cooked meat ham sliced meat 2 3 days pies day casseroles amp pat 2 days poultry 2 3 days Bacon week Dairy produce milk 2 3 days cream 1 week butter 3 4 weeks hard cheese 3 4 weeks soft cheese week Vegetables amp Salads 1 week 2 weeks Using the freezer compartment The ET symbol means that your freezer will store food at 18 C 0 F for long term storage and will also freeze fresh food Storing frozen food Your freezer compartment has the following capacities Nett Storage Volume 101 litres 3 6 cu ft Weight of Stored Food 32 3 kg 71 Ib This is a standard measurement and the actual capacity depends upon the density and sizes of food The above figures are based on an average density of 0 32 kg per litre Pre packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions for 3 star frozen food compartments and should be put into the freezer as soon as possible after purchase
22. rapped in blankets or other suitable insulating material and put in a cool place 2 Open the upper door While firmly holding the door with one hand remove the screw 1 fig 1 which secures the hinge plate 2 and slide the bottom of the door to the right be ready to catch the hinge plate 2 as it is released 3 Carefully disengage the door from the upper hinge pin 4 fip 2 4 Unscrew the upper hinge pin 4 and transfer it to the opposite side 5 Prise off the plastic cover 5 fig 3 6 Open the lower door and holding it securely remove the hinge pin 7 fig 3 which supports the top of the door by prising it upwards With the door closed transfer the pin 7 to the corresponding position on the opposite side Fit the plastic cover 5 to the hinge support at the end opposite to its original position 7 Refit the upper door by engaging the top of the door with the upper hinge pin 4 Place the hinge plate 2 in its new position at the bottom of the door Engage the ribs on the underside of the hinge plate with those on the corresponding section of the support 6 fig 3 8 Fit and tighten the screw 1 9 Gently lay the appliance on its back with the top held away from the floor by at least 30cm 12 use a stool or something similar Remove level adjuster 8 fig 4 from the small foot assembly The smalt foot 9 can now be removed by removing screw 10 In order to remove the larg
23. s of fresh food period which may last for several weeks During this For best results it s important that you read period don t worry just allow the appliance time to settle down all the contents of this handbook before you use your freezer fridge Before using your freezer fridge for the first time we advise you to wash the inside and fittings as At first you may be aware of sounds in your kitchen described on page 15 under cleaning which you are not used to particularly if your freezer fridge is against sound reflective surfaces About your freezer fridge Where to install it The chosen position for your freezer fridge may make it preferable to change over the hinges and door handles to reverse the door hang To do this refer to Changing over the door hinges on page 16 For the cooling unit to work efficiently your freezer fridge should be located in a dry atmosphere out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperatures e g not next to a cooker or other sources of direct heat or in a very cold room e g an outhouse where the temperature may fall below 6 C 43 F Leave a clearance of at least 50mm Zins above the cabinet and do not obstruct the space underneath The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but should not touch it restricted ventilation floor It should also be level Adjust the level by feet using your fingers or a spanner Make sure the appliance is upright
24. t or to the right Be sure to support the door firmly while doing this and re tighten the screw before testing Remember finally to carefully level the fridge freezer by means of the level adjusters 8 in the feet see page 4 Replace the level adjuster 8 Stand the appliance upright 17 Something not working Before you call for a Service Engineer carry out these simple checks Is there a power failure Check your house lights If so keep the freezer door closed until the power is restored is the plug firmly connected to the wall socket and is the socket switched on Check the power supply by plugging in another appliance or a table lamp Is the fuse in the plug intact and are the wires in the mains lead correctly connected to the plug See Connecting to the Mains page 4 Have you turned the thermostat to the correct setting Have the doors been left open causing the temperature to rise Sometimes the freezer door will be difficult to open shortly after you have closed it Don t worry this is due to a pressure difference which will quickly equalise and allow the door to open normally If after checking these points your fridge freezer stil won t work call your nearest Electrolux Service Centre without delay It is listed overleaf When calling tell us your name address with postcode telephone number and what appears to be wrong Also the Model number of your fridge freezer and when and wher
25. the door open 4 Defrosting can be speeded up by putting bowls of hot not boiling water on the shelves and loosening the frost with a stiff bristle brush or a plastic scraper 5 After defrosting clean and dry the interior as explained under Cleaning and fold back the defrost flip spout 6 Replace the plug switch on replace any frozen food and close the door REMEMBER if the temperature of frozen food is allowed to rise unduly during defrosting its storage life may be shortened Cleaning The most suitable time to clean your freezer fridge is after defrosting the freezer and remember to first switch off and pull out the plug Both compartments and all the fittings should be thoroughly cleaned with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda in each pint of water Never use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning materials or wax polishes to clean the interior as these will damage the surfaces and leave a strong smell The outside should be occasionally dusted or wiped over with a damp cloth and a small amount of detergent But not the door seal which should be cleaned only with soap and water and thoroughly dried A small amount of wax polish applied every few months will maintain the gloss finish of the outside The motor compressor and condenser at the rear should also be cleaned of dust occasionally using a brush but make sure the freezer fridge is unplu
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27. ubes by filling the ice tray with fresh drinking water to the top of each ice cube compartment and placing the trayan the top of the ice store or for quickest ice making directly on the freezer shelf When the ice cubes have formed hold the tray upside down over the ice store and twist the tray along its length allowing the loosened cubes to fali into the store Several makings of ice cubes can be accommodated and of course you can also leave the icetray full of cubes conveniently placed on top ofthe ice store Each label should show clearly what kind offoodis x a in the package its approximate weight or likely number of servings the date of initial storage and any comments relevant to ultimate use In addition keep a little notebook handy to enable you to rotate your stocks and check your family s requirements on a daily basis for future reference so you can plan your household budget accordingly Freezing Foodstuffs Individual Characteristics Max Storage Period Method Remarks MEAT joints Beef 10 12months Cut to handy size Wrap thoroughly Pork 6 9 months Cut to handy size Wrap thoroughly Lamb 9 12months Cutto handy size Wrap thoroughly Offcut Steak 10 12months Separate with cellophane layers Chops see Pork or Separate with cellophane layers Wrap Carefully to protect Lamb above against puncturing by sharp bones Veal Fillets 6 9 months Separate with cellophane layers Bac
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