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Electrolux TF773 User's Manual

1. put hot food in the 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 sharp instrument to hasten defrosting attempt to freeze more than the maximum stated quantity of food in any 24 hours Looking after your freezer How to defrost 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 Ya 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 inthe freezer in the following manner 1 Any remaining frozen food should be placed in another freezer or placed in cardboard boxes and wrapped in blankets or layers of paper Putin 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 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 o
2. 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 i Use for savoury or sweet coagulation mix with 1 2 tsp salt or dishes accordingly 1 tsp caster sugar to every two yolks Butter 6 months Wrap bought butter in foil and freeze unsalted 3 months 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 1 2 months Freshly baked Cakes plain 6 months Just wrap and freeze Cakes iced 3 months Freeze without wrapping then wrap and store in polythene PREPARED FOODS Stews 2 months May be frozen quite satisfactorily in a polythene bag Sauces 4 months Freeze in quantities of Y 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 4 Thawing Food Thawing Food Fruit Keep container closed and allow to thaw at room temperature for about five hours A Vegetable
3. months Freeze either of two ways Freeze in small quantities As pur e stew with little water beat Pack in plastic containers to smooth pulp sweeten to taste cool leaving Ya headroom OR Sliced blanch for two minutes drain ditto 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 Apricots 10 12months Preferably remove stones but leave Pack in plastic containers skins on Pack in syrup Y2 1 Ib sugar leaving 1 2 1 headroom to 1 pint of water making sure fruit is covered Cherries 12 months ditto ditto Damsons 12 months ditto ditto Plums 9 months ditto ditto Gooseberries 12 months ditto ditto Blackberries 12 months Either pack in syrup as above or coat ditto 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 Currants 12 months ditto ditto Raspberries 12 months ditto ditto Strawberries 12 months ditto ditto 10 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 PRODUCTS Egg Whites 10 months Eggs must
4. where the temperature may fall below 6 C 43 F Leave a clearance of at least 50mm 2ins above the freezer and do not obstruct the space underneath The back may be placed close to the wall but should not touch it Do not install ina small pantry or other places with restricted ventilation Your freezer will be heavy when loaded with food and must therefore be stood on a strong firm floor Before use carefully adjust the level by screwing out or in the hexagon headed level adjusters in the feet see illustration below Connecting to the mains Check that the voltage shown on the data plate conforms with your mains supply WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 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 Ifa 3 pin 13 amp fused plug is used it should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse with other plug types the circuit should contain a 10 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 terminal marked letter E or earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Connect the BROWN coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter L or coloured red Connect the BLUE coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter N or col
5. and temporarily store frozen food in boxes wrapped in blankets or other suitable insulating material 2 Gently lay the freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by at least 12 inches use a stool or something similar Remove level adjuster 4 fig 1 from the small front foot Remove both front feet by taking out the screw and washer 5 fig 1 from the centre of the small foot and both screws and washers 3 from the large foot This foot and the hinge blade will come away as a complete assembly 3 Carefully disengage the door from the upper hinge pin 6 fig 2 4 Unscrew the upper hinge pin 6 and transfer it to the opposite side 5 Refitthe door engaging the top of the door with the upper hinge pin in its new position 6 The lower hinge pin 1 which may have come away with the hinge blade foot assembly or remained in the door should be re positioned into the plastic bush at the bottom of the door on the side opposite round end in the door 7 Taking care not to press down on the door refit the lower hinge blade foot assembly on the opposite side with the screws and locking washers 3 Take care to ensure that the shaped end of the hinge pin enters and locates properly in the appropriate hole in the hinge blade 8 Refitthe small foot its screw entering the hole furthest from the cabinet front Replace the level adjuster 4 9 Stand the appliance upright 10 Us
6. ared fresh frozen foods are given on pages 9 10 and 11 If your freezer breaks down or the power fails don t open the door and the frozen food won t be affected for up to 24 hours Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally 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 Cooked food that has defrosted must never be refrozen Freezing Fresh Food General information In any 24 hours you can freeze as muchas 10 kg 22 lb of fresh food in the TF613 or 14 kg 31 Ib in the TF773 Depending on the quantity to be frozen at any one time the following methods can be used 8 to 10 kg 17 to 22 Ib in the TF613 or 10 to 14 kg 22 to 31 Ib in the TF773 Switch the fast freeze switch to T ON 24 hours before loading the food 24 hours after loading the food return the switch to O OFF 4to 8 kg 9 to 17 Ib in the TF613 or 4 to 10 kg 9 to 22 Ib in the TF773 Switch the fast freeze switch to T ON and load the fresh food immediately 24 hours later return the switch to O OFF Up to 4 kg 9 Ib in either model Load the fresh food and leave for 24 hours Existing frozen foods should be re arranged to leave space on the top shelf or top two shelves in the TF773 for freezing The packets to be frozen should be placed on the shelf in contact with the refrigerated surface as fa
7. er date Labelling The self adhesive type of label is probably the most useful as it can be used on every kind of surface Each label should show clearly what kind of food is inthe 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 N 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 12 months Cut to handy size Wrap thoroughly Pork 6 9 months Cut to handy size Wrap thoroughly Lamb 9 12 months Cut to handy size Wrap thoroughly Offcut Steak 10 12 months 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 Bacon 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 Pack in handy meal portions Offal and tripe 3 months Clean thoroughly Make sure it is really fresh Pack in small portions POULTRY i Chicken 9 12 months Clean in usual way joint if necessary Wrap giblets sepa
8. ing a pocket knife blade or similar instrument carefully prise out the plastic plugs from the alternative handle position on the opposite side of the door Protect the paintwork from damage with masking tape or other suitable material between the blade and painted surface 11 Transfer the handle to its new position and push the plastic plugs into the vacated screw holes 12 With the appliance standing on a level surface check that the door opens and closes properly and seals all round If adjustment to the door is necessary this can be done by loosening the screw 2 securing the hinge blade to the foot and adjusting the hinge blade and door in or out alittle at a time to tighten or loosen the fit Re tighten the screw each time an adjustment has been made before again checking for satisfactory door closure Finally carefully level the freezer by means of the level adjusters 4 in the feet see page 4 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 there is keep the freezer door closed until the power is restored Is the plug firmly connected to the wall socket and the socket switched on Check the power supply by plugging in another appliance 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 on page 4 Have you turned the ther
9. lace or repair any part found to be defective in material or workmanship within one year of delivery to the original purchaser free of charge This guarantee is conditional 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 lreland It may however be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modification of the appliance The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from neglect misuse or accident Customers are asked to assist the Company to carry out its undertaking under the guarantee by filling in the details on the enclosed registration card and returning it within 14 days This will provide valuable statistical information Proof of the date of purchase will be required before free service is provided Addresses or telephone numbers for service requests are listed on page 16 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 UPRIGHT FREEZERS TF613 amp TF773 LUX MODELS MADE IN BRITAIN These appliances conform with the requirements of In accordance with its policy of progressive product design EEC Directive No 76 889 relating to radio interference the Company reserves the right to alter specifications T409 E Elect rol u x Electro
10. lux Ltd 3 84 ELECTROLUX LTD LUTON BEDS LU4 9QQ Publication N 8209291 Printed in Enaland bv Mitchells Printers Luton Ltd
11. mostat to the correct setting Has the door 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 freezer still won t work call your nearest Electrolux Service Shop or Office 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 freezer and when and where you purchased it For future reference we suggest you record these details here and keep the receipt with the handbook as proof of purchase Purchased from Date Purchased Model Number see data label inside freezer Electrolux Service Organisation Southern Region Electrolux Ltd Hippodrome House Birchett Rd Aldershot Hants G11 1LU Aldershot 24505 STD Code 0252 LOCAL SERVICE SHOPS Aberdeen 695761 STD Code 0224 Ayr 262242 STD Code 0292 Belfast 227512 STD Code 0232 Brighton 694341 STD Code 0273 Bristol 211876 STD Code 0272 Cardiff 387444 STD Code 0222 Carlisle 44568 STD Code 0228 Cheltenham 584051 STD Code 0242 Chester 312038 STD Code 0244 Dundee 22630 STD Code 0382 Edinburgh 031 229 1232 Gateshead 600440 STD Code 0632 High Wycombe 41042 STD Code 0494 I
12. n replace any frozen food and close the door 13 REMEMBER if the temperature of frozen food is allowed to rise during defrosting its storage life may be shortened Cleaning The most suitable time to clean your freezer is after defrosting Remember to first switch off and pull out the plug The interior and all 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 or 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 Asmall 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 is unplugged when you do this Going on holiday Don t switch off at the mains if you intend to leave food in the freezer If you are leaving the freezer empty switch off at the wall socket defrost clean and dry and leave the door open Changing over the door hinges 1 If your freezer is already in use disconnect it from the electricity supply Remove loose items
13. nverness 223056 STD Code 0463 Electrolux Service Offices Should any breakdown occur with your appliance simply telephone your nearest Service Office or Service Shop explain the nature of your problem and quote your Model number REGIONAL SERVICE OFFICES Scotland amp North Eastern Region Electrolux Ltd 5 Wellington Street Glasgow G2 6JB 041 204 0411 Northern Region Inc N Ireland Electrolux Ltd Altham Lane Altham Accrington Lancs BB5 5XY Padiham 74621 STD Code 0282 Midlands amp South Wales Region Electrolux Ltd 3 Strensham Hill Moseley Birmingham B13 8AQ 021 449 5252 London Region Electrolux Ltd Lancelot Road Wembley Middlesex 01 903 1433 St Saviour Jersey St Saviour Central 22138 STD Code 0534 Leeds 608511 STD Code 0532 Liverpool 051 220 8014 Luton 575966 STD Code 0582 Maidstone 677727 STD Code 0622 Manchester 061 798 9689 Norwich 667017 STD Code 0603 Nottingham 396927 STD Code 0602 Plymouth 58161 STD Code 0752 Sheffield 338674 STD Code 0742 Southampton 785231 STD Code 0703 Southend 354313 STD Code 0702 Stockton on Tees 674848 STD Code 0642 Stoke on Trent 413414 STD Code 0782 Swansea 51848 STD Code 0792 16 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 rep
14. ons 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 alittle 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 General Preparation For freezing purposes always choose the finest 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
15. oured black If at any time a replacement mains lead is required the cross sectional area of its conductors must not be less than 0 75mm Setting the controls To start the cooling system plug into the wall socket switch on and turn the thermostat knob to setting 4 The freezer temperature will be affected by location room temperature and frequency of door opening and adjustment of the thermostat setting may be needed to allow for this When operating the outside front edges of the freezer may feel warm to the touch This is quite normal We advise you to run your freezer for a day before storing frozen food Temperature control With the thermostat knob set to 4 the temperature will be suitable for the long term storage of frozen foods under most conditions of use In cold weather the knob may be turned to 3 but turn it back to 4 when the weather becomes warmer With the thermostat knob turned to 0 the mains supply to the motor stays off but the red temperature confirmation light will stay on regardless of the inside temperature and serve as a Mains On indicator The required temperature inside the freezer is 18 C 0 F or below The fast freeze switch The fast freeze switch overrides the thermostat and should be used when freezing fresh foods Red Temperature Confirmation Light Afew hours after starting up this will come on to show that the correct temperature has been reached fo
16. r as possible and spaced apart to allow the cold air to circulate between them They should not touch existing packets If there is room transfer the food you have frozen to another shelf or basket to allow you to freeze a further load on the top shelf No harm will result if you forget to turn off the fast freeze switch after 24 hours but for reasons of economy try to remember to turn it off when freezing is complete the orange light should remind you of this During the freezing process ensure that the door remains closed Exceptionally large items can be stored by removing the upper basket For safety reasons the freezer baskets are fitted with stops but can be readily removed by pulling forward to the stop then lifting the front and pulling all the way out Re fit by reversing this procedure 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 Oni
17. r the setting chosen and will stay on to indicate that everything is in order The light will go out if the power fails a fuse blows or if the freezer temperature rises unduly for any reason It may go out after opening the door but in this case it should come on again when the temperature returns to normal Orange Indicator Light With the fast freeze switch set to T ON the orange indicator light will come on and stay on asa reminder Using the freezer The 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 Weight of Stored Food litres kg Ib TF613 129 46 413 92 TF773 188 6 6 60 132 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 20 Ib per cubic foot 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 Your freezer provides for long term storage which generally means up to 3 months but the length of storage time can vary and it is important to follow the recommended times shown on packets of commercially frozen food Storage times for home prep
18. rately do not stuff till ready Turkey 9 12 months Clean in usual way joint if necessary Duck Goose 6 months Clean in usual way joint if necessary Giblets 3 months Wrap separately from bird GAME All types 6 months Hang before freezing Cook immediately after prepare as for poultry thawing FISH Alltypes 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 9 Max Storage Period Method Remarks x Potatoes 10 12 months New potatoes and chips can be frozen raw Otherwise cook partially in one of usual forms cool then freeze Beans 12 months Peel or pod and wash Blanch for 2 mins cool for same time in iced water then freeze Carrots 12 months Use small ones Prepare Blanch for 5 mins Cauliflower 12 months Break up into florets Blanch for 3 mins Spinach 12 months Wash thoroughly Blanch a few leaves at a time Remove thicker veins for 2 mins Sprouts 12 months Use only small ones Blanch for 3 mins Remove outer leaves Root crops 12 months The younger the better Blanch for 3 mins Peel and slice or freeze whole FRUIT Apples 9 12
19. s o No thawing needed place in salted boiling water cover and time cooking from moment of return to boil It only takes a few minutes Can also be put in the oven with a knob of butter Chips and courgettes can go into hot fat Meat Poultry etc Small jointed items don t require thawing before cooking but always choose a moderate temperature and allow for a longer cooking time than normal so the meat cooks right through However large items such as a whole chicken must be thawed first allow two to three hours 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 f a WU e z 3 N N N e Y gt SN a SS Prepared Foods Heat gently in closed containers in the oven Commercial Packs Simply follow the printed instructions 12 Important points to remember DO adjust the level of your freezer before loading it with food see page 4 keep a simple record of what you are storing and remember to rotate stocks date markings will help with this disconnect from the wall socket and leave the door ajar when the freezer is not in use DONT
20. 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 always 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 alittle during preparation 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 lat
21. x 2 o 5 3 Y TE Y dp ane nin OY k L of 2a ORG gZ E E y Users Handbook Your new Electrolux freezer will store frozen food and freeze quantities of fresh food If you are to install it next to a matching Electrolux larder refrigerator a special joining kit is available to make a neat assembly Also available is a stacking kit used when mounting a duet larder refrigerator ontop of a TF613 freezer Ask your supplier for further details For best results it s important that you read all the contents of this book before you use your freezer 000008 Thermostat control and indicator lights Top freezing storage shelf Storage basket Storage drawer Defrost flip spout Level adjusters in feet Lift plastic flap to open Illustrated opposite is model TF613 TF773 is taller and has an additional storage basket About your freezer Where to install it The chosen position for your freezer may make it preferable to change over the hinges and door handle to reverse the door hang To do this refer to Changing over the door hinges on page 14 For the cooling unit to work efficiently your freezer 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

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