Electrolux ER2344B User's Manual
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1. 8 Preparing Foods For Storage suens niasin aa aate A SRNE 8 Fresh Food Storage aAa 9 AULOMAlIC Bio PM 9 YOUR FREEZER COMPARTMENT Temperatures arna isti R RAA NER TA GREG OR ENER e HE TA RD E NE 10 Helpful Hints When Buying Food cscssscscssecsssscsssesseessssesssseceeesseteseveneseneceesaaeusesensssuaesceseseaesuesensesenseseesenees 10 Erozen Food Storage oorpore trio ee tte tein coe cereos Oe HAN ere bees aee cres 10 Freezer Fresh ARM E 10 General FOOd PIapafetion Ga pe cun dons citu OE HU 11 lce ONDE E PPM RR 11 11 Cool FOOD QUICKLY E 11 DON FOOZING 11 Ix esf e ropre e EREE EENT AEE E A M 11 Labeling Hor aT pH acp PE RIT EDI PEERS 11 FOODS AH 12 Defrosting Your Free Zer sossar 12 FOOD FREEZING GUIDE rented eee enoni ai iiaei aie iniiae iaia e aud ia iaa Tp ana qo eed i oiiae 13 14 CARING FOR YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER Replacing Light BUB insien a e aaa aaa aa ie aaea ieoa2. 15 Gleaming ANG 15 If Going N A EES 15 SOMETHING NOT WORKING DELVICS COCKS m 15 16 HELP US TO HELP YOU hl c cE ee eles 16 CUSIOMEr Care EE 16 ELECTROEUX SERVICE CENTRES i EH Aa Mian ke ene eee en A hee 17 GUARANTEE n AER chon ba eh te des tuper ect tet dtt Da de BEV acetone rete Sa ads CAR EE Back 1 Page IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH BEFORE USING THE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER OWNER OR SHOULD YOU MOVE HOUSE AND LEAVE EASE amp T INSTRUCTION Book THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SHOULD THE APPLIANCE SOLD OR APPLIANCE 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 A Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning
3. FAST FREEZE FACILITY Model ER2944B ER2945B only The fast freeze switch overrides the thermostat and should be used when freezing fresh foods _ YOUR FRIDGE COMPARTMENT TEMPERATURES The function of the fridge compartment is to reduce the development or organisms which cause decay and bacterial activity and thus increase the storage life of food The fresh food compartment has been designed to operate between O C 32 F and 5 C 41 F and is in accordance with British and European Standards FRESH FOOD COMPARTMENT The fridge compartment is fitted with shelves which are adjustable for the storage of different sized articles and may also be tilted for the storage of bottles of wine etc see fig 11 If your fridge freezer is positioned near to a wall thereby allowing the door to open through only 90 then each shelf when tilted can be removed as follows see fig 12 The shelves are designed to allow maximum air circulation ahd therefore when placing foods on the shelves make sure a small space is left between the packages The warmest area in the fridge is to the top of the compartment and the coolest is at the bottom of the zompartment and this is where the most perishable foods should be kept Vegetables and salad foods can be stored in the salad drawer To ensure they are maintained in a crisp condition t may be necessary to wrap some foods in polythene bags 2 g lettuce watercress or herbs DOOR STORAGE
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5. Storing items in the door liner can eliminate searching in the main compartment The lower door shelf should be used for the storage of heavier bottles whilst remaining shelves will accommodate fat butter small cartons and jars etc Adjustment of the door shelves can be made to accommodate varying heights of bottles and other containers see fig 13 Enclosed storage compartments may be used to store dairy products and fats HELPFUL HINTS WHEN BUYING FOOD Always ensure that food you purchase is of good quality and in prime condition Shop at a reliable source and buy the freshest looking packing avoid shop worn labels or produce covered in dust Avoid buying chilled food if you cannot store it straight away The use of an insulated container is advisable Buy and consume foods prior to the or Best Before dates When you arrive home place perishable foods in the refrigerator immediately Always follow the storage instruction recommended by the manufacturer on the packet PREPARING FOODS FOR STORAGE Wash and dry soiled vegetables and fruit before storage All vegetables and fruit should be washed before eating Foods should be covered before being placed in the refrigerator Foil plastic film polythene and plastic food containers are suitable Covering foods not only prevents transfer of flavours and foods from drying out but also prevents any possible cross contaminations with bacteria from r
6. FRUIT Apples 9 12 months Freeze either of two ways Freeze in small quantities as puree strew with little water Pack in plastic containers beat to smooth pulp sweeten to taste leaving 1 5 cm 1 2 blanch for two mins drain and cool headroom 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 12 months Preferably remove stones but leave Pack in plastic containers skins on Pack in syrup 1 2 1 b 200 leaving 1 25 2 5 cm 1 2 1in 400g 1 2 11b sugar to 550mi 1 pint 2 5cm 1 2 1in headroom 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 open then pack in containers Currants 12 months ditto ditto Raspberries 12 months ditto ditto Strawberries 12 months ditto ditto 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 Eggs Whole 6 months Pack leaving headspace beat slightly do
7. N O INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL FRIDGE FREEZER ER2944B ER2945B ER2344B ER2345B 4 Electrolux CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION soto ero ea Lee vena ea dora tein eee a ra 2 YOUR APPLIANCE Important Points To Remember eese eene tenen teen sns a a snas tust 38 HOW TO INSTALL YOUR APPLIANCE EE 4 ReversibIe ERROR RTT 4 FOOL ACUUSTIMOM c E 5 Electrical equilemerits aee eise eset testa eio eps d eere tale E 5 Before Using Your Ap plane 6 RR 6 LATING P AENT AP IE E EEEO E E A A AA E A OAN E A E E M m 6 Normal Sounds me K 6 HOW TO USE THE CONTROLS Icio cuba qiiem 6 7 cidui va Ax e ACTI 7 YOUR FRIDGE COMPARTMENT BI ape rubi Em ERE 7 Fresh Food Comtpartrent eon Ae apad e ep edo sue 7 DOOR Storage cisci titer cte dioere 8 Helpful Hints When Buying Food
8. Moulded plugs cannot be re used and should be discarded if cut from a mains lead as insertion into a 13 A Socket could prove fatal If a non fused plug is fitted ref fig 9 the wiring must follow the above procedure and the appliance must be protected by the use of a 15amp fuse either in the adaptor or at the distribution board GREEN amp YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE at any time a replacement supply cord is required the 055 sectional area of its conductors must not be less an 0 75mm and the cable clamp must be tightened so to fully retain the new cord recommend that the installation be checked by a 1alified electrician who can ensure that the appliance is yerating satisfactorily and that it has not been damaged transit l 10 9 GREEN amp YELLOW CORD CLAMP 3EFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE Vash the interior of the appliance using a solution of 5m 1 teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda to each 500ml 1 int of warm water and dry very thoroughly with a clean Iry cloth Detergents or soap should not be used as they trace of odour Abrasive cleaning powders must be used on any interior part as they may effect the inish Zare should be taken when opening and closing the door to trap your fingers between the top of the door and ront moulding Always use the door handle FINAL CHECK Before starting to use your appliance please check it has been thoroughly dried inside and air can
9. circulate freely The feet have been adjusted and all four feet are firmly in contact with the floor STARTING Plug into the mains and switch on Check that the mains warning light comes on and the control dial is correctly set See to set the Controls You will hear the compressor start up NORMAL SOUNDS It is quite normal for refrigerators and freezer to make a certain amount of noise The noise level will vary according to where the cabinet is positioned Noise and vibration can arise if the cabinet is unsteady or is close up to some other fitment such as a sink unit or dishwasher Refrigerating System A faint gurgling or bubbling sound can be heard when refrigerant is pumped through the coils of tubing at the rear the cooling plate or the freezer shelves Compressor When the refrigerant is pumped round a whirring or pulsating noise may be heard from the compressor Thermostat The compressor is started and stopped by the thermostat A click can be heard when the thermostat cuts in and out HOW TO USE THE CONTROLS TEMPERATURE CONTROL The operating controls are situated under the flap at the front of the top panel To start the cooling system plug into the wall socket and switch the mains on The temperature in the fridge and freezer compartments will be affected by location room temperature and frequency of door opening s and adjustment of the thermostat setting may be needed to allow for th
10. has defrosted In any 24hours you can freeze as much as MODEL No ER2944B ER2945B ER2344B ER2345B The packets of food to be frozen should be placed apart to allow cold air to circulate between them They should not touch existing packets WEIGHT OF FROZEN FOOD 2016 10kg 221b The refrigerated top shelf of the appliance is designed to operate as a fast freeze compartment During the freezing process ensure that the door remains closed For safety reasons the freezer baskets when fitted are fitted with stops but are readily removed by pulling them forward to the stop then lifting the front and pulling all the way Out Re fit by reversing this procedure Note Aim to check dates on packets and rotate foods regularly Although storage longer than recommended is not harmful flavours and textures begin to deteriorate GENERAL FOOD PREPARATION Fruit amp Vegetables Fruit and vegetables should preferably be frozen immediately after picking or purchasing or kept in a refrigerator for no longer than twenty four hours For perfect results fruit should be just ripe and if any show 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 tables on pages 13 14 Blanching Where necessary plunge vegetables into boiling water for the specified period and time
11. not freeze eggs in their shells as they will crack Egg Whites 6 months Beat slightly place whites in small containers just a few at a time Egg Yolks 6 months As for whites but to prevent Use for savoury or sweet coagulation mix with 1 4 tsp salt or dishes label so that 1 2 tsp caster sugar to every two yolks correct yolks are used Butter 6 months Wrap bought butter in foil and freeze unsalted 3 months salted Cream 3 months Must first be beaten lightly before Allow slight room for Whipping and freezing Rosettes of whipped cream expansion in the container Double only can be piped onto silicone paper and Pack in layers open frozen Cheese 4 months soft Wrap all varieties tightly in foil Hard cheese stores much better when grated Place bag inside a square plastic or cardboard box to shape the contents into bricks which save space in the freezer Egg based sauces are unsuitable Cover slices of meat with gravy to prevent drying out CARING FOR YOUR FRIDGE FREEZER REPLACING 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 see fig 15 Remove the light cover by removing the screw at the rear with screwdriver and pulling the cover outwards towards the middle of the cabinet Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new 15 watt E14 SES bulb available from your local Electrolux Service Centre as listed on
12. page 17 To replace the light cover slide it into its original position and replace screw CLEANING AND CARE SWITCH OFF THE APPLIANCE AT THE MAINS The interior of your appliance should be cleaned at regular intervals depending on usage Always clean when food is at a minimum Empty the compartment and keep foods in a cool place Wash the interior and all fitments with a clean cloth wrung out in a bicarbonate of soda solution 5 ml 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 500 ml 1 pint warm water NEVER USE DETERGENTS OR ABRASIVE POWDERS TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG SMELL The door seal should be cleaned with soapy water and thoroughly dried The outside should be wiped clean with a damp cloth and stubborn marks may be removed with a non scratch cream cleanser Wipe dry with a soft cloth A small amount of wax spray polish may be applied to the exterior every few months to maintain the gloss finish The condenser grill situated at the back of the appliance should be dusted carefully occasionally Switch on at the mains and replace fitments and food IF 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 and remove the plug Defrost clean and dry and leave the door open SOMETHING NOT WORKING SERVICE CHECK Before calling your nearest Electrolux Service Centre Carr
13. should be able to move freely and there should be not ice crystals present Dairy Products Allow eggs to thaw in closed containers and use immediately Butter and cream depending on the quantity will thaw in one to two hours at room temperature Do not freeze eggs in their shells as they will crack 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 and season if necessary Commercial Packs Follow the printed instructions given by the manufacturers DEFROSTING YOUR FREEZER Complete defrosting will in the course of time become necessary This should be carried out if the frost build up cannot be all scraped away or if it begins to interfere with the food storage Choose a time when the stock of frozen food is low and proceed as follows Take out the frozen food Switch the appliance off at the mains and leave the door open ideally the foods should be put into another freezer or refrigerator If this is not possible wrap it in a compact block first in several sheets newspapers or thick towels then in a thick rug or blanket Keep it in a cool place Fold out the defrost flip spout put a suitable container under it to collect the defrost water and leave the door open see fig 14 12 Scrape away as much frost as possible Thawing of
14. storage times of food are as follows Shelf Position Storage Time Top Shelves t Fats 10 days Hard Cheese 1 14 days Cooked Meats Poultry 2 days Bacon 7 days Middle Shelves Milk and Cream 2 3 days Soft cheese 2 3 days Eggs 2 weeks Desserts with cream custard 2 days Shelf Position Storage Time Middle Shelves Pastry Products 3 4 days Cooked Meat Pies Sausage Rolls 2 days Cooked Fruit up to 4 days Bottom Shelves Stock and Gravies 2 days Fresh Fish eat same day Fresh Meats 3 days Fresh Poultry 2 days Sausages up to 3 days Minced Meat Burgers 1 day Salad Drawer Green Vegetables 3 5 days Salad Vegetables 3 5 days Fresh Fruit 5 days DO NOT KEEP BANANAS IN THE FRIDGE FREEZER AUTOMATIC DEFROST The defrosting of the fridge compartment occurs automatically There is a drain outlet situated at the back of the compartment as indicated by a label on the inside wall This drain outlet should be cleaned at regular intervals IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE DRAIN OUTLET 15 KEPT CLEAR AT ALL TIMES IF BLOCKED CAREFULLY CLEAR IT USING A PIECE OF FLEXIBLE CURTAIN WIRE INSERTED INTO THE DRAIN OUTLET TO REMOVE BLOCKAGE YOUR FREEZER COMPARTMENT EMPERATURES symbol means that your freezer will store azen food at 18 C 0 F for long term storage and will 50 freeze fresh food will store food at a temperature that is too cold for acterial and enzyme activity which causes decay thus creasing the storag
15. 0 Defrost Drain 11 Door Shelf with Bottle Grip 12 Freezing Storage Shelf 13 Storage Baskets 14 Storage Drawer 15 Defrost Flip Spout 16 Lever Adjusters For best results it is important that you read all the contents of this handbook before you use your fridge freezer IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER DO Adjust the level of your appliance before loading it with food Cover or wrap liquids and foods particularly those with strong odours Put vegetables and salads in the salad drawers in plastic bags Leave the doors ajar when the appliance is not in use Rotate stocks of frozen foods Date markings will help with this DON T Leave the door open for long periods as this will make the fridge more costly to run Cover the shelves with any protective materials which may obstruct air circulation through them Use a sharp instrument to hasten defrosting or to remove ice trays Put hot food in the appliance HOW TO INSTALL YOUR APPLIANCE 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 POSITIONING This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures between 10 C 50 F and 32 C 90 F It should be located in a dry atmosphere out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature e g not next to a cooker or other sources or direct heat or in a very cold room e g an outhouse where the
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18. Replace the level adjuster 8 Stand the appliance upright Side adjustment to the upper door can be made loosening the screw 1 see fig 3 and moving the bottom of the door sideways a little with the hinge plate to the left 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 FOOT ADJUSTMENT Your appliance will be heavy when loaded with food and must therefore be stood on a strong firm floor It should also be level Adjust the level by screwing out the appropriate level adjusters in the front feet using your fingers or a suitable spanner s e fig 8 Level adjusters are also available in the rear feet in the event of excessive floor uneveness Make sure the appliance is upright and all adjusters are in firm contact with the floor so that the cabinet doesn t rock in any direction ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED For your convenience this appliance comes complete with either a moulded on or re wireable 13 amp BS1363 plug protected by a 13 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a replacement 13 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse must be used In the case of a moulded on plug the fuse cover MUST be refitted after changing fuse If the fuse cover is lost or damaged the pl
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20. This product should be serviced by an authorised 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 This product is designed for domestic use only and should be operated by adults Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product A The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on to allow the refrigerant to settle Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Many parts at the back of this appliance heat up and should not be exposed When positioning this appliance ensure there is adequate ventilation Failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss x This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it Electrolux domestic fridge freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible food stuffs only Food manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Care must always be taken when handling food in the home Always follow the basic rules of food hygiene to prevent bacterial and microbial growth and cross contamination when defrosting preparing cooking cooling reheating and freezing foods A Before defrosting cleaning or maintenance work is carried out be sure to switch off the appliance and unplug
21. US TO HELP YOU SERVICE Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have followed the checklist Telephone numbers are detailed on the list headed Electrolux Service Centres When you contact us we need to know 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model number 5 When it was purchased x Please note that all enquiries concerning service should be addressed to your local service centre Keep the receipt with this booklet as proof of purchase CUSTOMER CARE For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or further information on Cookers Microwaves Refrigeration or Home Laundry equipment you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows Customer Care Electrolux 101 Oakley Road Luton Beds LU4 900 Tel 0582 585858 16 ELECTROLUX SERVICE CENTRES ABERDEEN AB ARGYLLE PA24 61 BARNSTAPLE EX18 23 31 39 BORDERS TD BOURNE PE1 15 PE34 38 NG31 34 CANVEY EEC ENN NW W WC AL CB HA LU MK SG UB WD IP NR CM CO IG RM SS PE16 19 30 33 35 37 CARDIFF NP1 4 6 9 44 SA1 18 SA21 32 CUMBRIA CA DUMFRIES amp DG1 14 GALLOWAY DUNDEE DD1 14 PH8 18 FIFE KY1 16 PHI 7 GLASGOW G KA ML PA1 23 EH FK ZE GUERNSEY All Codes HAVERFORDWEST SA33 39 SA41 44 SA61 73 HEREFORD 1 9 LDf 8 SY7 18 NPS NP7 8 HULL YO4 YO11 18 YO25 HU1 19 DN14 INV
22. ation to be written on the label should include the type of food approximate weight or likely number of servings and any comments relevant to ultimate use It may be necessary to keep a notebook handy to enable you to rotate stocks and keep reference on what type of foods are being used at one time THAWING FOODS Most foods can be thawed in their original wrapping to maintain moisture and prevent any deterioration Foods should be thawed in a cool place such as a refrigerator or if food is required quickly a microwave oven may be used remembering to transfer foods from foil containers and remove wire ties from plastic bags Always follow the instructions in the microwave oven s manual for thawing frozen food It is essential that all foods particularly meat and poultry are completely defrosted before cooking Fruit Keep container closed and allow to thaw at room temperature for about five hours Vegetables is not necessary to thaw before cooking place in salted boiling water cover and time cooking from moment of return to boil which only takes a few minutes Some vegetables can also be put in the oven with a knob of butter and some may be deep fat fried Meat amp Poultry Thaw completely before cooking by preferably leaving to defrost slowly in a refrigerator If required quickly a microwave oven may be used or allow 2 to hours per 1 2 kg 1lb at room temperature To check whether or not poultry is defrosted the legs
23. aw to cooked foods The position for storage of food in a refrigerator should be carefully selected so that cross contamination will not occur Different types of food such as raw meat fish dairy products and cooked food should be kept separately to avoid contamination from one another Cooked foods should always be placed above raw meats Put fresh meat and defrosting foods on a plate covered at the bottom of the fridge if it drips onto other foods it can pass on food poisoning bacteria Do not let meat drip into fresh vegetables and salads in the salad drawer With ready packed and pre packed foods always check the label to see if the manufacturer has given any storage advice and follow accordingly Many foods now have preservatives and antitoxins removed and this will reduce the shelf life of certain foods Hot food should not be put straight into the refrigerator because it can cause intensive work to the compressor and thus increase the energy consumption and therefore it is important to cool cooked food quickly before putting it into the refrigerator Food should be cooled quickly to prevent bacterial growth and this may be done by transferring hot foods into a cold container and standing it in a sink filled with iced water Ensure that the food is covered and stir at regular intervals to reduce the temperature quickly NEVER PUT HOT FOODS DIRECTLY INTO THE FRIDGE FREEZER FRESH FOOD STORAGE GUIDE The recommended
24. bility for defects arising from neglect misuse or accident The interior lightbulb and glassware on refrigerators and larders are also excludued from the guarantee 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 b Service at all times must be carried out by an Electrolux Service Representative or authorised agent C This 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 as listed on page 17 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 Electrolux In accordance with its policy of progressive product design the Company reserves the right to alter specifications 822020182 01 00
25. e life If frozen correctly food will tain texture colour taste and nutritional content lost fresh foods freeze well however some freeze more Jccessfully than others Foods with a low proportion of ater such as bread cakes pastry meat fish and poultry eeze exceptionally well Similarly game dairy produce uits and vegetables all keep well in the freezer oods with a high water content such as lettuce or marrow o not freeze well as the freezing process breaks down eir cellular structure Other foods which do not freeze fell are mayonnaise because it separates bananas ecause they turn black and whole eggs in their shells recause they crack 1ELPFUL HINTS WHEN BUYING FOOD lways ensure that the fresh food that you purchase is of a jood quality and in prime condition shop at a reliable source and buy the freshest looking 5 avoid shopworn labels or produce covered in just buying frozen food if you cannot store it straight way The use of an insulated container is advisable When ou arrive home place frozen foods in the freezer mmediately FROZEN FOOD STORAGE Your freezer has the following capabilities NETT STORAGE VOLUME WEIGHT OF MODEL No STORED FOOD ER2944B ER2945B ER2344B l AE 1011 3 6cuft This is a standard measurement and the actual capacity depends upon the density and sizes of the food The above figures are based on an average density of 0 32 kg per li
26. from the moment they return to boil Drain and cool immediately in iced water before packaging and freezing Meat Freeze joints in handy sizes after trimming fat and removing bones if necessary Game must be hung for the required period and cleaned before being hung 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 Fish All types of fish should be preferably frozen within 24 hours of being caught Any superflous scales should be removed along with the fins then the fish gutted and washed clean in cold salted water before being frozen ICE MAKING It may be necessary to build up a supply of ice cubes when entertaining or for a spell of hot weather when ice will be in demand First make ice cubes by filling the ice tray with fresh drinking water to the top of each ice cube compartment and placing on the freezer shelf When ice cubes have formed hold the tray upside down and twist the tray along its length allowing loosened cubes to fall into a plastic container or polythene bag Store in the freezer and use when required PREPARED FOODS These freeze well but remember that seasonings may become stronger during frozen food storage Salt shortens the storage time of frozen food so add a little more if necessary during preparation for eating Semi liquid foods have a tendency to thicken so shou
27. hs Peel or pod and wash top and tail Blanch for 2 mins cool for French or Runner Cut large beans into shorter lengths same time in iced water or slice then freeze Carrots 12 months Use small ones Prepare by scraping Blanch for 3 4 mins top and tail Cauliflower 12 months Break up the florets and wash Blanch for 3 mins Add lemon juice to water to improve whiteness Spinach 12 months Wash thoroughly Remove thicker veins Blanch a few leave at a Chop if liked time for 2 mins Sprouts 12 months Use only small ones Blanch for mins medium Remove outer leaves 11 2 2 mins small Root crops 12 months The younger the better Blanch for 3 5 mins peel and slice or freeze whole a X ERI RR eR ER ERR EU NDERIT RR RE E EE 13 Max Storage 3 4 months hard BAKED ITEMS Wrap in foil or polythene bags Bread Freshly baked Cakes plain Cakes iced PREPARED FOODS Stews Sauces Full courses 1 2 months 6 months 3 months 2 months 4 months 3 months Wrap and freeze Wrap and freeze Freeze without wrapping then wrap and store in polythene May be frozen quite satisfactorily in a polythene bag Freeze in quantities of 275ml 1 2 pint Assemble individual helpings on specially constructed aluminium trays then cover with foil To re heat leave the cover on and put in the oven for about 45 minutes at 200 C Mark 6 14 Period Method Remarks
28. is When operating the outside front edges of the freezer may feel warm to the touch This is quite normal MODELS ER2944B ER2945B The freezer compartment is fitted with a pre set thermostat mounted at the rear of the top panel and will store food at 18 C 10 F under normal operating conditions No adjustment is required THERMOSTAT CONTROL FAST FREEZE SWITCH To operate the fridge compartment turn the thermostat mounted under the flap on the top panel to the position indicated in fig 9 If a lower temperature is needed e g during hot weather tum the thermostat knob clockwise towards max or for less cooling anticlockwise towards min If colder settings are selected for extra chilling effect do not forget to tum the control dial back to the correct setting afterwards We advise you to run your fridge freezer until the red warning light goes out before storing frozen food During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather if the therrnostat is set on too high a setting the cooling system may operate continuously and the larder cooling plate may not defrost Turning the knob to a lower setting will cause automatic defrosting to resume GREEN LIGHT REDLIGHT AMBER LIGHT MODEL ER2344B ER2345B There is a single thermostat control which when set to the recommended position see fig 10 provides suitable temperatures in both freezer and refrigerator compartments under most conditions of use If a lower temperat
29. it Your fridge freezer is designed for operation in a domestic household If it is used in a non domestic situation the guarantee may be invalidated The evaporator 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 ice be forced off the lining or shelves Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance See defrost instructions Do not place carbonated fizzy drinks in the freezer as it created pressure on the container which may cause it to explode resulting in damage to the appliance Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the freezer Frozen food must not be refrozen once it has thawed out l Manufacturers food storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Care must be taken when removing contents not to touch frozen interior surfaces particularly if hands are wet YOUR APPLIANCE Model ER2944B ER2945B E TH c NXXXXEXIIXKIYIDTILDII Waming Lights Control Housing Interior Light Adjustable Shelf Meat Tray Salad Drawer Adjustable Door Shelf Cooling Plate ONDORWN gt Model ER2344B ER2345B 9 Half Width Door Shelf 1
30. ld be made up with a little more liquid than normal Highly spiced and aromatic dishes should be wrapped thoroughly so the flavour does not transfer to other frozen foods Always cool prepared foods quickly and freeze immediately DO NOT PLACE HOT FOODS INTO THE FREEZER COOL FOODS QUICKLY Hot food should not be put straight into the freezer because it can cause intensive work for the compressor and thus increase the energy consumption Therefore it is important to cool cooked foods quickly before putting them into the freezer 11 Food should also be cooled quickly to prevent bacterial growth and this may be done by transferring hot foods into a cold container and standing it into a sink filled with iced water Ensure that food is covered and stir at regular intervals to reduce the temperature Once cooled transfer food into a container suitable for freezing OPEN FREEZING This method is commonly used to freeze fruits and vegetables After preparation place the food in a single layer on foil covered baking sheets trays or special fast freeze trays ensuring that the items do not touch each other Freeze the food uncovered until hard usual 1 2 hours after which it can be packed into polythene bags This method produced free flow packs which means that portions whatever size can be taken out as required Open freezing is also useful for delicate foods which could become damaged during packing e g decorated cakes flans and past
31. ries PACKAGING It is important to use the correct packaging to preserve the quality of frozen food All foods should be wrapped in moisture proof materials and be completely covered The most useful materials are heavy gauge polythene bags or sheeting plastic containers with tight fitting lids aluminium foil aluminium foil containers and waxed cardboard containers Plastic film can be used as an inner wrapping for food which is then over wrapped with a polythene bag or can be used to interleave small items such as chops steaks burgers etc so that they can be removed individually Use freezer quality film or double wrap food items with standard kitchen film Pad any sharp protruding bones on meat and poultry with foil or plastic film to prevent the bag being pierced during freezer storage A range of closures are available including bag ties heat sealers and self seal type polythene bags Boiling bags can be used to both pack food in for freezing and for reheating that same food in a pan of boiling water They are especially useful for items such as new potatoes sauces and single portions of cooked foods As much air as possible must be extracted from the bag and an effective seal is essential Pack foods in even shapes to maximise space available in your freezer and facilitate removal when required later LABELLING The most useful label is probably the self adhesive type as it can be used on every kind of surface Inform
32. temperatures may fall below 10 C 50 F If these ambient temperatures are exceeded the food storage temperatures given on page 9 13 amp 14 will not be maintained Fig 2 AZ The appliance should be gently pushed into place until the top panel rear ventilation grill touches against the wall See Fig 2 When in position a 50mm 2 clear space above the appliance should be maintained If a clear space of 50mm 2 above the appliance is not available clearances of 25mm 1 should be maintained on both sides REVERSIBLE HINGING 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 wrapped in blankets or other suitable insulating material and put in a cool place Open the upper door While firmly holding the door with one hand remove the screw 1 fig 3 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 Carefully disengage the door from the upper hinge pin 4 fig 4 Unscrew the upper hinge pin 4 and transfer it to the opposite side Lift off the plastic cover 5 fig 5 Open the lower door and holding it securely remove the hinge pin 7 fig 5 which supports the top of the door by it upwards With the door closed transfer the pin 7 Refit the upper door by engaging the top of the door
33. the remainder can be accelerated by placing bowls of hot water on the shelves inside the cabinet As the solid frost loosens prise it away with a wooden or plastic scraper When defrosting is complete empty container Wipe over the cabinet and the door with bicarbonate of soda and water and dry thoroughly as described under and When the cabinet is completely dry and clean close the door and switch on at the mains Switch on the Fast Freeze switch and run for 30 minutes before reloading with frozen foods Switch off the fast freeze after approximately 3 hours IMPORTANT NOTE Provided our recommendations for the periodical removal of frost are followed the defrosting should be complete within 2 hours Provided the frozen food has been wrapped during defrosting as described above it can be replaced in the freezer If for any reason the defrosting process has taken longer than 2 hours the outside of the frozen foods may begin to soften Provided the foods have not completely thawed they will refreeze satisfactorily although repeated rises in temperature may cause slight deterioration in quality FOOD FREEZING GUIDE Max Storage Period Method Remarks MEAT joints Beef 10 12 months Remove additional fat Pad bone ends Cut to handy size wrap thoroughly Pork 6 months Cut to handy size wrap thoroughly ditto Lamb 9 months Cut to handy size wrap thoroughly ditto Steak 10 12 months Open free
34. tre 20lb per cuft 1291 4 6cuft 41 7kg 921b 32 3kg 711b Pre packed commercially frozen food should be stored in accordance with the manufacturers instructions for a 3 star frozen food compartment and should be put in 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 time for home prepared fresh foods are given on page 14 Any opened packets of frozen foods should be rewrapped in air tight materials to prevent surface evaporation which causes drying or freezer Important if the temperature rises in frozen foods because of a non compliance with manufacturers instructions b electric power failure then recommended storage life may be reduced and storage times may not apply Frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be used immediately or thrown away Alternatively if the food is uncooked and it has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked then refrozen FREEZING FRESH FOOD During the freezing process the temperature of fresh food should be reduced quickly so that ice crystals are kept as small as possible to prevent damaging the structure of food If freezing takes place slowly large ice crystals form and these will affect the quality of food once it
35. ug MUST NOT be used until a replacement is obtained Replacement covers are available from your local electricity shop or nearest customer service centre The colour of the replacement fuse cover must match the colour insert or emboss on the base of the plug In the case of a re wireable plug care must be taken to ensure that the top cover is refitted without causing damage to either the top cover or base In the event of the plug becoming damaged or cracked it must be replaced with an equivalent 13 amp BS1363 Approved plug ref fig 8 and rewired using the following procedure WARNING The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN amp YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE Fig 8 GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE CORD CLAMP The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the Earth Symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter 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 loose or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath If a 13 amp BS1363 plug is unsuitable for your sockets the plug should be removed cut off in the case of a moulded on plug and an appropriate plug fitted lt NOTE
36. ure is needed e g during hot weather turn the thermostat knob clockwise towards max or for less cooling anticlockwise towards min THERMOSTAT CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS The warning lights are situated in the right hand comer of the top panel Green Indicator Light When the appliance is switched on at the mains the green indicator light will glow and continue to glow until the appliance is switched off at the mains Red Indicator Light Model ER2944B ER2945B only A few hours after starting up this will go out to show that the correct temperature has been reached for the setting chosen and will stay out to indicate that everything is in order If colder settings are selected for extra chilling effect do not forget to tum the control dial back to the correct setting afterwards During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather if the thermostat is set on too high a setting the cooling system may operate continuously and the larder cooling plate may not defrost Turning the knob to a lower setting will cause automatic defrosting to resume GREEN LIGHT it will come on if the freezer temperature rises unduly 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 normal Amber Indicator Light Fast Freeze Model ER2944B ER2945B only With the fast freeze switch on the Amber Indicator light will come on and stay on as a reminder
37. 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 5 Fit and tighten the screw 1 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 See fig Remove level adjuster 8 fig 7 from the small foot assembly The small foot 9 can now be removed by removing screw 10 In order to remove the large foot hinge assembly 11 screws 12 18 16 should be removed making sure that the spacer 14 is retained with the assembly 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 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 13 amp 16 moved over to their new positions in the hinge foot see fig 7 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 its new position Refit the small foot its screw entering the hole furthest from the front on the flat portion of the base
38. y out these simple checks If the appliance is noisy See Normal Sounds page 6 1 If the appliance fails to operate a Is there are power failure Check your house lights If so keep the door closed until the power is restored b 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 in tact and are the wires in the mains lead correctly connected to the plug see page 5 2 Have you tumed the thermostat to the correct settings 3 Has the door been left open causing the temperature to rise 15 4 Sometimes the freezer door will be difficult to open shortly after your 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 following all these instructions you are still having problems contact your nearest Electrolux Service Centre The telephone number is shown on the following pages RATING PLATE The rating plate A is situated inside the cabinet behind the salad drawer or freezer bin see fig 16 It gives the model and serial numbers which should be quoted in any communication For future reference record the information below Model No see o Date of Purchase N B This appliance complies with the Radio Interference requirements of EEC Directive 82 499 EEC HELP
39. ze or interieave with plastic film ditto Chops See Pork or ditto ditto Lamb above Veal Fillets 6 9 months ditto Bacon cured 6 weeks ditto 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 remove tubes cores Make sure it is really fresh and fat pack in small portions POULTRY Chicken 9 12 months Clean in usual way joint if necessary Wrap giblets separately wrap thoroughly pad bone ends Do not stuff till ready Turkey 9 12 months Clean in usual way joint if necessary ditto Duck Goose 6 months Clean in usual way joint if necessary ditto Giblets 3months Wrap separately from bird Game 6 months Hang before freezing Cook immediately after thawing FISH All types 3 months Clean descale discard head and tail Must be fresh wrap separately Trout 3 months Clean descale discard head and tail Must be fresh wrap separately Saimon 3 months Clean stuff with greaseproof paper for Must be fresh shape retention or cut into steaks cutlets or fillets VEGETABLES Mushrooms 3 months Leave bution mushroom whole slice Pack in boxes larger ones Trim stalks wash dry thoroughly Freeze open or sauted in a little butter till partially cooked then freeze Potatoes 3 months New potatoes and chips can be frozen raw Otherwise cook partially in one of usual forms cool then freeze Beans Broad 12 mont
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