CONTENTS Important user information About your fridge/freezer Setting the controls Using the fridge compartment Using the freezer compartment Freezing fresh food Freezing foodstuffs — individual characteristics Thawing food Looking after your fridge/freezer Changing over the door hinges Same ting not working Electrolyte Service Centers Guarantee page 3 . page 8 . page 6 . page 7 . page 8 _page $ page 11 .
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION @ IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE 1t is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
Your new Electrolyte fridge/freezer has two separate compartments. The autocratically defrosted fridge compartment is at the bottom; the freezer compartment at the top will store frozen food and freeze quantities of fresh food. Each compartment has its own cooling unit. For best resits, it's important that you read all the contents of this book before you use your fridge/ freezer.
ABOUT YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER Where to install it The chosen position for your fridge/freezer may make it preferable to change over the hinges and door handles to reverse the door hang. To do this reform 10 “Changing over the road hinges” on Page 17. For the cooling units to work efficiently, your fridge/ freezer should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperatures, £.g. not next 1o a cooker or other sources of direct heat, of i a very cold room e.g.
wire 1o the plug terminal marked letter L. or colored red. if at any time a replacement mains lead is required, the cross sectional area of its conductors must not be Jess than 0.75 mm?. The cover of the terminal box can be removed to gain access to the mains lead terminals after releasing the two clips with a small screwdriver, but remember to first disconnect the plug from the electricity supply socket.
USING THE FRIDGE COMPARTMENT The fridge compartment provides suitable storage conditions for most kinds of fresh food, salads, milk, &ic. Alternative positions are provided for some of the cabinet shelves and door shelves 1o enable you to arrange the interior to suit your requirements, The usable capacity of the fridge compartment is as follows: 170 liters (6.0 cub. ft.) Drink Cooler The cooler has a capacity of approximately 3 liters. Fill the container with your favorite fruit drink, diluted squash, efc.
USING THE FREEZER COMPARTMENT 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 has the following capacities: Net Storage * Weight of Mode Volume Stored Food fires | cubit kg Ib ER25208 55 19 78 38.8 *This is a standard measurement, the actual capacity depending on the density and sizes of the particular food stored. The above figures are based on an average density of 0.32 kg per liter.
FREEZING FRESH FOOD in any 24 hours you can freeze up to the maximum quantity of fresh food shown in the table below. Do not exceed the stated weight for the model concerned, otherwise the freezing time will be prolonged and the refrigerator temperature may become too cold. Max. weight of fresh Model food frozen in 24 hours kg b ER25208 3 68 When the food is ready for freezing (see pages 9 and 10}, place the packages in the freezer as given below for the particular model.
Packaging Proper packing is one of the most important points about food freezing, if the true quality is to be preserved. Alf food should be carefully wrapped in airtight moisture proof materials. [t should be completely covered and as much air as possible shut out o prevent “freezer-numb” — those blemishes which appear on thawing. The majority of materials you are likely o require will be readily obtainable from your own home freezer supplier, the larger stationery shops and department stores.
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 10 handy size. Wrap thoroughly Lamb 9-12 months Cut to handy size.
Max. Storage Period Method Remarks Carrots 12 months Use small ones. Prepare Blanch for 5 mind. Cauliflower 12 months Break up info florets Blanch for 3 mind. Spinach 12 months Wash thoroughly. Blanch a few leaves at a time, Remove thicker veins for 2 mind. Sprouts 12 months Use only small ones. Blanch for 3 mind. Remove fouler leaves Root crops 12 months The younger the better. Blanch for & mind. Peel and slice or freeze whole FRUIT Apples 8-12 months Freeze either of two ways: Freeze in small quantities.
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Thawing food Fruit Keep container closed and allow to thaw at room temperature for about five hours, Vegetables 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.
LOOKING AFTER YOUR FRIDGE/FREEZER How to defrost The Fridge Compartment is defrosted automatically Defrost water from the cooling plate runs out of the drain and onto a fray on the motor compressor where it is evaporated. This process is completely automatic. Droplets of water on the cooling plate during defrosting are quite normal and will freeze on the plate afterwards.
Cleaning The most suitable time to clean your fridge/freezer is after defrosting the freezer and remember to first switch off and pull out the plug. Both compartments and all the fittings should be thoroughly cleaned with a clean cloth wrung out in a solution of one teaspoonful of bicarbonate of soda in each pint of water. The outside should be occasionally dusted or wiped over with a damp cloth and a small amount of detergent.
CHANGING OVER THE DOOR HINGES To enable you to carry out this operation, the following tools are required: Phillips screwdriver Spanner {14mm) Wide, flat headed screwdriver Continue as follows: 1. 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 coal place. 2.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING Before you call for a Service Engineer, carry out these simple checks: Is there a power failure? Check your house lights — If so, keep the freezer door closed until the power is restored. Is the plug firmly connected 1o the wall socket and is 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” Page 5).
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GUARANTEE This guarantee is offered to you as an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights. Electrolyte products are carefully designed, manufactured, tested and inspected and in consequence we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in material or workmanship, within one year of delivery to the original purchaser, free of charge. The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from neglect, misuse, or accident.
