Creda Freezer CUZ12G User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use  
Freezer  
Model CUZ12G  
To the Installer  
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this booklet.  
The information can be found on the rating plate.  
To the User  
You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance  
and then retain them for future reference.  
 
PRODUCT SAFETY  
8. Never clean the appliance or perform maintenance without  
first turning off the green light and disconnecting it from the  
electrical mains.  
9. Before having your old refrigerator picked up for disposal,  
remove or make inoperable any locking devices to prevent  
children who might play in or around the appliance from be-  
ing locked inside.  
10. Before calling for service/assistance in the case of mal-  
function, consult the chapter entitled “Troubleshooting" to de-  
termine whether it is possible to eliminate the problem. Do  
not try to repair the problem by trying to access the internal  
components of the appliance.  
11. If damaged, the power supply cord on this appliance  
must necessarily be replaced by our service centre  
because special tools are required for replacement.  
12. Do not use electric appliances inside the compartment  
for food storage, if these are not those recommended by the  
manufacturer.  
ATTENTION  
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions  
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of  
your appliance.  
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards  
(EN60) and has been awarded the European approval mark  
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.  
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and elimi-  
nation of radio interference (EC directive 87/308 - 02.06.89).  
1. This appliance must not be installed outdoors - not even  
in an area protected by a roof. It is extremely dangerous to  
leave it exposed to rain or storms.  
2. It must only be used by adults and exclusively to refriger-  
ate and freeze foodstuffs, following the instructions for use  
contained in this manual.  
3. Do not ever touch or handle the appliance with bare feet  
or with wet hands or feet.  
4. It is highly recommended that you do not use extension  
cords or multiple socket adapters. If the refrigerator is installed  
between cabinets, make sure that the cord is not bent or  
dangerously pinched or compressed.  
5. Never pull on the cord or the refrigerator to remove the plug  
from the wall socket - this is very dangerous.  
13. At the end of the functional life of your appliance –  
containing cyclopentane gas in the insulation foam and  
perhaps gas R600a (isobutane) in the refrigeration circuit –  
the latter should made safe before being sent to the dump.  
For this operation, please contact your dealer or the Local  
Organisation in charge of waste disposal.  
6. Never touch the cooling components within the appliance,  
especially with wet hands because this could result in injury.  
7. Never put ice cubes just removed from the freezer into your  
mouth because they could stick to your mouth and cause  
burns.  
INSTALLATION  
To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to  
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the ap-  
pliance is installed correctly.  
Electrical Connection and Earthing  
Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure  
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within  
the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home  
and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in  
accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the  
socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer will  
not be held liable for any damages and/or injuries arising out  
of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets or  
adapters.  
Ventilation  
The compressor and condenser generate heat and, therefore,  
need to be ventilated properly. Avoid placing the appliance  
in direct sunlight, or next to an electric stove or similar appliance.  
Areas not adequately ventilated are not suitable for this  
appliance.  
Position the appliance in such a way that you can access  
the socket where it is plugged in.  
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the grates  
that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.  
Insufficient power?  
The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum  
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating  
plate located within the freezer.  
Away from Heat  
Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly  
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, hob or the like.  
Before making the electrical connection ...  
Level  
After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the vertical  
upright position and wait at least 3 hours before inserting the  
plug into the socket in order to ensure that it functions prop-  
erly.  
The appliance must be level. Use the adjustable front feet to  
level the appliance.  
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
Your appliance is supplied with a 13amp fused  
plug that can be plugged into a 13amp socket for  
immediate use. Before using the appliance  
please read the instructions below.  
Fitting a new plug  
IMPORTANT:  
WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED  
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING  
CODE...  
WARNING:  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
Green and Yellow  
Blue  
Brown  
-
-
-
Earth  
Neutral  
Live  
Replacing fuse covers:  
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13amp ASTA  
approved fuse to BS 1362 should always be  
used and the fuse cover re-fitted.  
If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be  
used until a replacement is obtained.  
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:  
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Connect Green and Yellow wire to  
Replacement fuse covers:  
terminal marked 'E' or  
or coloured green  
If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of  
the correct colour as indicated by the coloured  
marking or the colour that is embossed in words  
on the base of the plug.  
or Green and Yellow.  
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Connect Brown wire to terminal marked  
'L' or coloured red or brown.  
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked 'N'  
or coloured Black or Blue.  
Changing the plug:  
If a 13amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be  
fitted with a 13amp fuse. A 15amp plug must be  
protected by a 15amp fuse, either in the plug or  
adaptor or at the distribution board.  
Removing the plug  
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded  
plug and you should wish to remove it to add a  
longer cable or to re-route the mains cable  
through partitions, units etc. please ensure that  
either:  
If you are in any doubt about the electrical  
supply to your machine, consult a qualified  
electrician before use.  
-
The plug is replaced by a fused 13amp re-  
wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of  
approval.  
or  
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The mains cable is wired directly into a  
13amp cable outlet, controlled by a  
switch (in compliance with BS 5733)  
which is accessible without moving the  
appliance.  
CE Marking certifies that this appliance  
conforms to the following EEC  
directives :  
Low Voltage Equipment - 73/23/EEC &  
93/68 EEC  
Disposing of the plug  
Cut off and dispose of the supplied plug if it does  
not fit your socket. The cable should be cut as  
close as possible to the moulded plug.  
Remove the fuse.  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC  
WARNING:  
To avoid a shock hazard do not insert the  
discarded plug into a socket anywhere else.  
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GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE  
Ice tray compartment  
Temperature Control  
This regulates the temperature inside the appliance  
automatically. Turn the knob from setting 1 to 5 for  
increasingly colder temperatures.  
To adjust the temperature control, use a coin to turn the  
knob.  
Compartment for freezing and storage  
Storage compartments  
Green Light  
When the light is on (by moving the switch to the right)  
this indicates that the appliance is connected to the  
mains. When the switch is moved to the left (green light  
covered), the appliance is disconnected from the mains.  
Defrost water drain system  
Yellow Light  
When this light is on (by moving the switch to the left),  
the compressor will operate continuously to reach the  
lower temperatures necessary for freezing fresh foods  
quickly. By moving the switch to the right (yellow light  
covered) the freezer is operated by the thermostat.  
Red Light  
D
This light comes on when the temperature inside the  
appliance is not sufficient to preserve foodstuffs.  
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GETTING YOUR APPLIANCE READY FOR USE  
Before placing food in the freezer, clean the interior well with  
warm water and baking soda.  
After plugging the appliance into the socket, make sure that  
the green light is on - turn on the yellow light.  
When the red light goes off - turn off the yellow light.  
The appliance is now ready for use.  
ATTENTION:  
After the appliance has been delivered, leave it to stand  
in its upright position for approximately 3 hours, before  
plugging it into the mains and switching on, to ensure  
proper performance.  
Use these average temperature settings to ensure op-  
timum performance and save energy.  
Fill the ice trays and put in compartment 'E'.  
How to use your freezer  
Freezing  
Food Preservation  
- For the preparation of food to be frozen, please con-  
sult a specialized manual.  
- To preserve frozen and deep frozen food well, never set  
the temperature control below 1, no matter what the room  
temperature is.  
- In order to freeze fresh food, turn the switch to the left - to  
turn on the yellow light.  
For room temperatures from 25°C to 27°C the temperature  
control should be set between 1 and 3.  
For room temperatures of up to 32°C set the control  
between 4 and 5.  
- When freezing fresh foods, remember that they should not  
touch other previously frozen or deep frozen foods. Place  
the fresh food, that you wish to freeze, in the top compart-  
ment where the temperature will fall below 18°C, ideal for  
freezing food properly.  
Maximum storage times for frozen foods are indicated in the  
tables, see 'FOOD STORAGE'.  
- Proper conservation depends on the speed with which  
food is frozen.  
- Always follow the instructions on the packages of deep  
frozen foods carefully - if there are no instructions, never  
keep the food for more than 3 months from the date of pur-  
chase.  
For this reason we recommend that the switch be turned  
on to the freeze setting (the yellow light will come on)  
24 hours before the food to be frozen is placed in the  
freezer. This operation is necessary for large quantities  
of food (up to the maximum capacity, as indicated on  
the rating plate).  
- During the freezing process, avoid opening the door.  
- If a large amount of food is introduced for freezing at one  
time, the internal freezer temperature may momentarily  
increase and the red light will come on. When the compart-  
ment returns to the correct temperature, the red light will go  
out, preservation of foods stored is not affected.  
- IMPORTANT: Remember to turn off the yellow light after  
24 hours as freezing will be completed. This will save  
energy.  
- When buying deep frozen foods, ensure that they have  
been stored at appropriate temperatures and that the pack-  
aging is intact. If a package shows signs of moisture or  
abnormal swelling, it has probably been stored at the wrong  
temperature and the contents have been spoiled.  
- To maintain the quality of the deep frozen food, transport  
them in appropriate containers to keep them cold and then  
place them inside the freezer as soon as possible.  
- Food that has thawed, even partially, must not be re-frozen:  
you must cook it in order to consume it (within 24 hours) or to  
freeze it once again.  
- In order to freeze and then thaw foods optimally, it is recom-  
mended that you divide food into small portions so that they  
freeze quickly and uniformly. The packages should be clearly  
marked with the content and the date they were frozen.  
- Do not open the door in the event of a power failure or mal-  
function. This precaution will slow the rise in temperature within  
the compartment. If the door is not opened, frozen and fast-  
frozen foods will remain in their current state for approximately  
9-14 hours.  
- Do not place full bottles in the freezer: they could easily burst  
because all liquids increase in volume when they freeze.  
- Fill the ice cube trays about 3/4 full.  
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FOOD STORAGE  
Meat and Fish  
Food  
Wrapping  
Tenderising Storage  
Thawing  
time  
(days)  
(months)  
Beef roasts  
Lamb  
Tin foil  
Tin foil  
Tin foil  
Tin foil  
2 / 3  
9 / 10  
not required  
not required  
not required  
not required  
not required  
1 / 2  
1
6
6
8
6
Pork roasts  
Veal roasts  
1
Veal / Pork chops  
Each piece wrapped in cling film and  
then in tin foil (4 to 6 slices)  
Veal / Lamb cutlets  
Minced Meat  
Each piece wrapped in cling film and  
then in tin foil (4 to 6 slices)  
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2
not required  
In aluminium containers covered with  
cling film  
Freshly  
minced  
slowly in  
refrigerator  
Heart and Liver  
Sausages  
Plastic bags  
Cling film or tin foil  
Tin foil  
3
2
9
Not required  
As necessary  
Chicken and Turkey  
1 / 3  
1 / 4  
1 / 3  
3 / 4  
5 / 6  
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Duck and Goose  
Tin foil  
Tin foil  
6
9
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Pheasant, Partridge and Wild  
Duck  
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Hare ans Rabbit  
Tin foil  
6
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Venison  
Tin foil or Cling film  
Tin foil or Cling film  
9
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Large Fish  
4 / 6  
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Small Fish  
Crustaceans  
Shell Fish  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
2 / 3  
3 / 6  
3
Not required  
Not required  
Store in salt water in aluminium  
containers or plastic containers  
Very slowly in  
refrigerator  
Boiled Fish  
Fried Fish  
Tin foil or Cling film  
Plastic bags  
12  
In hot water  
4 / 6  
Directly in pan  
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FOOD STORAGE  
Fruits and Vegetables  
Food  
Preparation  
Blanching  
time  
Wrapping  
Storage  
(months)  
Thawing  
time  
Apples and Pears  
Peel and cut intoslices  
Peel and pit  
2’  
In containers  
(cover with syup)  
12  
In refrigerator  
very slowly  
Apricots, Peaches,  
Cherries and Plums  
1’ / 2’  
In containers  
(cover with syrup)  
12  
In refrigerator  
very slowly  
Strawberries,  
Blacjberries and  
Raspberries  
Rinse and dry  
In container  
(cover with sugar)  
10 / 12  
In refrigerator  
very slowly  
Cooked Fruit  
Cut, cook and strain  
Wash, cut and crush  
In containers (add  
10% sugar)  
12  
10 / 12  
12  
In refrigerator  
very slowly  
Fruit juice  
In containers  
(sugar to taste)  
In refrigerator  
very slowly  
Cauliflower  
Remove leaves, cut head into  
small pieces and blanch in  
water and a little lemon juice  
2’  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
Not required  
Cabbage and Brussel  
Sprouts  
Wash and cut into small  
pieces  
1’ / 2’  
10 / 12  
At room  
temperature  
Peas  
Shell and wash  
2’  
2’  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
Plastic bags  
12  
10 / 12  
12  
Not required  
Not required  
Not required  
French Beans  
Wash and slice if required  
Carrots, Peppers and  
Turnips  
Peel, wash and slice if  
necessary  
3’ / 4’  
Mushrooms and  
Asparagus  
Wash, peel and cut up  
3’ / 4’  
2’  
Plastic bags or  
containers  
6
At room  
temperature  
Spinach  
Wash and mince  
Plastic bags  
12  
At room  
temperature  
Vegetable for Soups  
Various Foods  
Bread  
Wash and cut up into small  
pieces  
3’  
Plastic bags or  
containers  
6 / 7  
Not required  
Preparation  
Blanching  
time  
Wrapping  
Storage  
(months)  
Thawing  
time  
Plastic bags  
4
At room  
temperature  
and in the oven  
Cakes  
Plastic bags  
6
About 10  
minutes at  
room  
temperature,  
cook at  
100/200 C  
Cream  
Butter  
Plastic containers  
6
At room  
temperature or  
in refrigerator  
In original  
6
In refrigerator  
wrapping or tin foil  
Boiled Food or  
Vegetable Soup  
Plastic or glass  
containers  
3 / 6  
At room  
temperature or  
in hot water  
Eggs  
Freeze without  
shells in small  
containers  
10  
At room  
temperature or  
in refrigerator  
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ENERGY SAVING TIPS  
- Close the Doors  
- Install the Appliance Properly  
Open your freezer only when necessary, remember that  
every time you open the door, most of the cold air will be lost.  
To bring the temperature back to the proper level again, the  
motor must run for a considerable amount of time, consuming  
a substantial amount of energy.  
In other words, away from sources of heat and direct sun-  
light, in a well ventilated room.  
- Correct Temperature Settings  
Set the temperature control to one of the middle settings. Very  
cold temperature settings will not only consume a great deal  
of energy but will neither improve nor lengthen the storage life  
of the food.  
- Check the Door Seal  
Keep the seal clean and make sure that they adhere well to  
the door. This alone will ensure that no cold air escapes.  
- Do not Overfill your Appliance  
- No Hot Foods  
A container of hot food placed in the freezer will increase the  
temperature significantly.  
Remember that proper storage of food requires good air cir-  
culation. Overfilling your appliance will hamper proper air  
circulation and overwork the compressor.  
Allow food to cool before storing.  
- Check your Appliance for build up of ice  
Check the interior walls for ice. Defrost your appliance when  
the layer becomes too thick (see section, 'CARING for your  
APPLIANCE').  
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CARING FOR YOUR APPLIANCE  
Before doing any cleaning, turn off the green light and  
Cleaning and Special Maintenance  
disconnect the appliance from the electricity (by pulling  
out the plug or turning off the general switch in your  
home).  
Before cleaning the freezer, turn off the green light,  
switch off and remove the plug from the socket.  
- Use a water and bicarbonate solution to clean the appli-  
ance. Clean the interior and exterior with a sponge soaked in  
warm water and a sodium bicarbonate solution, which is,  
among other things, a good disinfectant. If you do not have  
any in the house, you can use a neutral soap.  
- DO NOT use abrasive detergents, bleach or deterents con-  
taining ammonia. NEVER use solvent based products.  
- Rinse with clean water and dry with care.  
- When completed, turn on the green light and set the tem-  
perature control to the appropriate setting.  
- After 2-3 hours, the appliance will once again be ready for  
preserving frozen and deep frozen foods.  
Defrosting  
WARNING: do not damage the refrigeration circuit.  
Do not use mechanical devices or instruments other than  
those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up  
the defrosting process.  
How to Defrost the Freezer  
The frost should be removed from the walls of the appliance  
periodically.  
When defrosting, remove the frozen food from the appliance,  
wrap it in newspaper and store in a cool place. Since the  
rise in temperature will shorten the storage life of the food, it  
should be used as soon as possible.  
Never use sharp metal objects to remove frost because they  
could pierce the cooling circuit and damage the freezer beyong  
repair.  
Use the plastic scraper provided for this purpose.  
To defrost the appliance completely (this should be done  
once or twice a year), turn off the green light and leave the  
door open until the frost has completely thawed.  
A defrost water collection system is situated at the bottom of  
this appliance as shown in figure 1.  
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You can speed this process by placing containers of  
warm water in the appliance.  
Fig. 1  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or  
the problem perstists, call Creda Service, see KEY  
CONTACTS, back cover. Inform them of:  
- the type of problem  
- the abbreviation of the model name (Mod.) and the relative  
numbers (S/N)  
Green Light is off.  
Check that:  
· The mains switch in your home is on.  
· There has not been a power cut.  
· The plug is properly inserted in the socket and is switched  
on.  
· The socket is working; try another appliance in the socket  
to check.  
Information can be found on the rating plate, located within  
the freezer.  
· The fuse in the plug is ok - if not replace it,  
(see ELECTRICAL CONNECTION).  
More Troubleshooting information and general product  
advice can be found on our website at:  
The Red Light is always on.  
Check that:  
· The door is shut properly.  
· The seal is clean and not damaged.  
· The door has not been left open too long.  
· The temperature control is on the correct setting.  
· The freezer is not overfilled.  
Never call on unauthorized technicians and always  
refuse spare parts which are not originals.  
· There is not too much frost on the internal walls.  
The compressor runs continuously.  
Check that:  
· The door is shut properly or has not been left open too  
long.  
· The room temperature is not too high.  
· The temperature control is not set too high.  
· The yellow light is on (continuous operating function).  
The appliance makes too much noise.  
The refrigerant in the cooling circuit causes a slight bubbling  
sound, even when the compressor is not running (this is quite  
normal and is not a fault).  
Check that:  
· The appliance is level.  
· The appliance was installed between cabinets or objects  
that vibrate and make noise.  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of Creda's continued commitment to helping the environment, we reserve the right to  
use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material  
wastage.  
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.  
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with  
the appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be  
plugged into a mains socket and the door cannot be locked shut.  
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April 2003 Part no. FP194 - 01  
195.037.029.00  
 

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