Electrolux RF78 User's Manual
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1. REFRIGERATOR OUT OF USE Whenever your refrigerator is to be out of use for a period switch off and remove the plug from the supply socket Empty the refrigerator defrost the frozen food storage compart ment then clean and thoroughly dry the interior and accessories as described under Cleaning Leave the door ajar otherwise the air inside may go stale giving rise to an unpleasant odour which could be difficult to remove at a later date INTERIOR LIGHT BULB To change the interior light bulb first disconnect the refrigerator from the electricity supply then remove the light cover by gripping it lightly and depressing the back of the cover with the fingers whilst turning it towards you Unscrew the bulb and screw in a new S E S 10 or 15 watt bulb Put back the cover making sure that the lugs in the cover engage the slots in the holder Reconnect to the electricity supply and switch on Replacement of light bulbs is not a free under guarantee service Guarantee Electrolux products are carefully designed manufactured tested and inspected and in consequence we can undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in material or workmanship within one year of delivery to the original purchaser free of any charge The guarantee is only conditional upon the appliance being correctly installed and used in accordance with the Company s instructions under normal domestic conditions in European temperate climates It may how2. and take 6 out the salad drawer shelves etc The door shelves can be removed simply by lifting one end upwards Clean the inside of the cabinet and door and the accessories with a clean cloth wrung out in warm water to which a little non scented washing up liquid detergent has been added Wipe over with a cloth rinsed in warm water only and dry thoroughly Do not wash any plastic parts in water that is more than hand warm and do not expose them to dry heat Dust the outside of the cabinet regularly and occasionally wipe it over with a clean damp cloth followed by a dry clean duster A little mild wax polish applied sparingly to the paintwork every few weeks will help to maintain the gloss finish in good condition NEVER USE STRONG CHEMICALS OR ABRASIVE CLEANING MATERIALS ON ANY PART OF THE REFRIGERATOR HOLIDAYS Many fresh foods will not keep in a refrigerator for the length of a normal holiday and it is usually advisable to consume or dispose of any remaining before departure Frozen foods may be left in the frozen food storage compartment with the refricerator operating for use on return from holiday providing their recommended storage times will not have been exceeded If the electricity supply is turned off at the main switch remember that it will put your refrigerator out of use If it is intended to do this the refrigerator must first be emptied and cleaned and the door left open as described in the next item
3. N FOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT The frozen food storage compartment has a net volume of 22 litres 0 77 cubic feet and has a two star classification which means that provided the thermostat is set as described earlier under Temperature Regulation it will maintain a temperature of 12 C 10 F or below Under these conditions most types of frozen food can be stored in the compartment for up to a month The length of storage time cannot be precisely stated as this varies very much with the nature of the packaged quick frozen food stored vegetables fish meat fruit and dairy products It is therefore important to take note of the food manufacturer s estimate of the permissible storage times for his products This estimate which should be marked on each frozen food package takes into account inevitable variations during every day operation which may lead to loss of flavour taste and colour If the frozen food is allowed to thaw i e the packs become wet and limp no attempt should be made to store or re freeze it should be consumed within 24 hours The frozen food storage compartment is for storing quick frozen foods ice cream and making ice It is not intended for the quick freezing of foodstuffs STORING FOOD IN THE REFRIGERATOR To prevent drying out and the transfer of flavours from one food to another foods should always be stored in covered dishes plastic bags or wrapped in foil or waxed paper Avoid using large dishe
4. ed immediately underneath the frozen food storage compartment The shield hangs on a special support at the rear and the front can be placed in three alternative positions in order to control the amount of cold air circulating to the fresh food com partment Under normal conditions of use locate the front of the cold shield in the top num ber 1 position ensuring that the supports on both sides of the refrigerator lining are en gaged Then in general with the thermostat knob set so that number 3 or 4 is opposite the indicator mark the temperature in the fresh food compartment will be suitable for storing ordinary foodstuffs whilst most types of Cold Shield frozen food can be kept in the frozen food storage compartment for up to a month If more cooling is required especially in hot weather turn the thermostat knob toa higher number and move the cold shield down to the middle number 2 position If required the temperature in the fresh food compartment can be lowered still further by 3 placing the cold shield in its lowest position number 3 If especially during cold weather the food in the main compartment becomes too cold see that the cold shield is in the upper number 1 position and turn the thermostat knob gradually to lower numbers until suitable temperatures are obtained Remember however to return the knob and cold shield to their usual positions in warmer weather or when extra food is to be stored FROZE
5. ever be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modification of the appliance The Company does not accept any additional liability for defects arising from normal wear and tear neglect or accident nor for any consequential damage The interior light bulb and glassware are also excluded from the guarantee Customers are asked to assist the Company to carry out its undertaking under this guarantee by filling in the details on the enclosed registration card and returning it within 14 days This will facilitate prompt service and provide valuable statistical infor mation Unless the guarantee has been registered other proof of the date of purchase will be required before free service is provided Regional Offices from whom service can be obtained are listed below IMPORTANT The date of purchase should be entered in this panel Electrolux Service Organisation shout you require neip or service in connection with your Electrolux please contact our Regional Office for your area SOUTHERN REGION NORTHERN REGION Electrolux Ltd Hippodrome House Electrolux Ltd Record Mill Birchett Road Aldershot Hants GU11 1LU Empire Street Great Harwood Blackburn Aldershot 24505 Lancs BB6 7SR 0254 886666 Covering area of Southern South Eastern Covering area of Liverpool and North Wales and South Western Electricity Boards North Western and Yorkshire and North EASTERN AND LONDON REGION Lincs Electricity Boards Electrolux Ltd Eas
6. gas is forced out by freezing 5 Ice Making Fill the ice tray with water to within 5 mm 1 from the top then place the tray directly on the bottom of the frozen food storage compartment After ice had formed the tray may be stored in the chiller tray in order to make room for more frozen food in the frozen food storage compartment To release the ice hold the tray in both hands and give it a slight twist Individual pieces of ice can then be extracted and empty spaces refilled with water NEVER USE ANY INSTRUMENT TO PRISE AN ICE TRAY OR FROST FROM THE EVAPORATOR DEFROSTING Frost will form gradually on the walls of the frozen food storage compartment and underneath it The frost must not be allowed to choke the space between the underside of the frozen food storage compartment and the cold shield Regularly each week drop the cold shield down to its lowest position and inspect the underside of the frozen food storage compartment If you can see more than about 6 mm of frost build up then the refrigerator should be defrosted Return the cold shield to its usual position TO DEFROST WHEN FROZEN FOODS ARE NOT BEING STORED The refrigerator has a semi automatic defrosting device to defrost simply push in the button in the centre of the thermostat knob Remove the ice tray empty the chiller tray and replace it Keep the door closed The refrigerator will remain switched off until the frost has melted and will then re sta
7. how to use your RF78 Electrolux refrigerator A Lux model PLEASE HELP IF THIS APPLIANCE IS REPLACING AN OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER WHICH IS GOING TO BE SCRAPPED WE ASK YOUR ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING CHILDREN FROM BE COMING TRAPPED INSIDE THE OLD MODEL BY ENSURING THAT ITS DOOR OR LID IS REMOVED BEFORE DISPOSAL INSTALLATION After unpacking your refrigerator the interior shelves and other loose accessories should be washed as described later under Cleaning The refrigerator must be stood on a firm level floor and should be level in both directions Level adjusting screws are provided in the front feet The adjusting screws can be transferred to the rear feet if necessary For correct functioning of the cooling system air must circulate freely over the condenser at the back To ensure this a vertical clearance of at least 75 mm 3 should be left free over the top of the cabinet Do not install the refrigerator in a small pantry or in any other place with restricted ventilation Your refrigerator is for use on 200 to 240V 50 c s a c electricity supplies and has a 3 wire mains lead which is intended for connection to a 3 pin plug and a properly earthed socket outlet 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 As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the colou
8. parts such as tops of carrots and radishes trimmings of lettuce and unusable celery tops Wipe tomatoes and cucumber Place in plastic bags and store in the salad drawer Ice Cream Ice cream must be stored only in the frozen food storage compart ment where it will keep for two or three weeks providing it is hard when placed in the compartment and the thermostat is set as for frozen foods Canned Foods Many canned foods such as meats and fruits become more palatable when chilled before serving Also the chilling of canned cooked meat ensures that the meat is firm for slicing Fruit juices and tomato juice are more enjoyable when cold and some canned beers are improved by chilling It is not necessary to store canned foods and drinks in your refrigerator all the time they need only be placed in the cabinet or cabinet door shelves two or three hours before consumption Wines and Other Beverages All WHITE wines whether sparkling or not should be served chilled and the bottles should be placed in an upright position in the door shelves for about one hour before serving Lager and light beers should also be served chilled and both Cola drinks and soft drinks are greatly improved by being served cold The bottle holder in the lower door shelf allows the safe storage of differing sizes of bottles Never put bottles or cans of carbonated gassy drinks in the frozen food storage compartment as they may burst if the
9. red markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If a 13 amp B S 1363 fused plug is used it should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse In other cases the circuit to which the refrigerator is connected should be fitted with a 10 amp fuse To start your refrigerator connect the plug to the wall socket switch on and turn the thermostat knob so that the indicator mark is opposite number 3 or 4 TEMPERATURE REGULATION The temperature in your refrigerator will be influenced by such things as its location room temperature frequency and duration of door openings and the amount of ice made These effects can be taken care of by changing the setting of the thermostat knob and or 2 Frozen Food Storage Compartment Cold Shield Chiller Tray Thermostat Knob Defrosting Button Interior Light Dairy Compartment Salad Drawer Bottle Holder Level Adjusting Screws Inside front feet the position of the cold shield which is situat
10. rt automatically The time taken will depend on the accumulation of frost and the room temperature When defrosting is complete empty the chiller tray of water FROZEN FOODS AND DEFROSTING It is difficult to keep large quantities of frozen food during defrosting so let your stocks run down beforehand When defrosting remove the frozen foods wrap them loosely but completely in several layers of clean newspaper and place the package in the salad drawer Turn the thermostat knob to OFF or switch off at the plug Empty the chiller tray and replace it Remove the ice tray and place a bowl of hot not boiling water in the frozen food storage compartment If necessary replenish the hot water until all the frost has melted Do not attempt to defrost more quickly by means of an electric fire or other form of heat as this may damage the plastic surfaces When defrosting is complete quickly wipe out and dry the frozen food storage compartment and replace the frozen foods It must be noted that if during defrosting the temperature of the frozen food is allowed to rise unduly its storage life may be shortened Return the thermostat knob to the appropriate setting or switch on at the plug empty the chiller tray and replace it Do not attempt to make ice until the cabinet has cooled down again CLEANING Periodically the inside of the refrigerator should be cleaned thoroughly Disconnect the refrigerator from the electricity supply empty the cabinet
11. s and do not stack food or food containers too closely as this interferes with the circulation of cold air within the cabinet The door shelf arrangement gives handy storage for bottles tins packets etc and there is a dairy compartment for butter and cheese NEVER PUT HOT FOOD INTO THE REFRIGERATOR Milk Wipe the caps and bottles with a clean cloth before placing in the door shelves Meat Unwrap meat as soon as it comes from the butcher Wipe with a clean cloth Re wrap it in clean paper or foil or put it in a covered dish and place on a shelf in the cabinet Small cuts such as chops or steak can be placed in the chiller tray Fish Remove any paper wrapping wipe and place the fish in the chiller tray or a container surrounded by small pieces of ice It isnot advisable to store fish longer than a day or two Fruit Generally speaking fruit need only be put in the refrigerator to chill it before serving or to check over ripening All fruit should be wrap ped or put into a covered container to prevent its smell reaching other foods this is particularly important when chilling melons and pineapples Bananas should NOT be kept in the refrigerator as they will turn black Citrus fruits oranges grapefruit and lemons should not be placed in direct contact with plastic surfaces Salad Vegetables Wash and thoroughly clean all green salad vegetables such as lettuce spinach celery and cress Cut off any unwanted
12. tern amp London Region SCOTLAND amp NORTH EASTERN REGION Luton Beds LU4 900 Luton 53255 Electrolux Ltd 5 Wellington Street Covering area of Eastern and London Glasgow G2 6JB 041 221 0274 Electricity Boards Covering area of North Eastern and Scottish Electricity Boards Additionally London Postal District NORTHERN IRELAND A E ORo 4az Electrolux Ltd 27 Franklin Street Belfast BT2 8DU MIDLANDS amp SOUTH WALES REGION Belfast 27512 Electrolux Ltd 3 Strensham Hill Moseley EIRE Birmingham B13 8AQ 021 449 4400 Electrolux Ltd Santry Avenue Covering area of Midlands East Midlands Santry Dublin 9 and South Wales Electricity Boards Dublin 373721 REFRIGERATOR MODEL RF78 MADE IN ENGLAND ELECTROLUX WORKS LUTON 2 Electrolux BEDS ENGLAND LU4900 taor Printed in England by Mitchells Printers Luton Limited
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