Electrolux ER7831I User Manual

fridge - freezer
INSTRUCTION BOOK
ER 7831 I
© Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2001
2222 032-54
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It 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 left with the appliance in order that the new owner
can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.
This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
Installation
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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken
when moving it.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cable available from your
local Service Force Centre.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall but leaving the required
distance for ventilation as stated in the installation
instructions.
The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the
refrigerant to settle.
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Child Safety
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Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
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Keep all packaging well away from children.
During Use
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This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
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Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has
thawed out.
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Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.
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Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions
or frost/freezer burns.
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Ice lollies can cause Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if consumed straight from the freezer.
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ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should be
strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
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The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves in
this appliance contain channels through which the
refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this will
cause substantial damage to the appliance and
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result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP
INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under
NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off
the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed
to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See
Defrost Instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
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Switch off and unplug the appliance before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.
Servicing
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This product should be serviced by an authorised
engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
used.
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Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the machine yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Electrolux Service Force Centre and always
insist on genuine spare parts.
At the end of the
Appliance Life
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When disposing of your appliance, use an authorised disposal site.
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Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
Open the appliance door and the furniture door at
90¡. Insert the small square (B) into guide (A). Put
together the appliance door and the furniture door
and mark the holes as indicated in the figure.
Remove the squares and drill holes with ¿ 2 mm at
8 mm from the outer edge of the door. Place the
small square on the guide again and fix it with the
screws supplied.
CONTENTS
8mm
Instructions for the User
A
PR167
B
Should the lining up of the furniture door be
necessary, use the clearance of slots.
At the end of operations, it is necessary to check if
the door of the furniture closes properly.
PR168
Fix cover (D) on guide (B) until it clips into place.
B
D
PR167/1
If the appliance is fixed to the side of the kitchen unit,
simply slacken the screws in fixing brackets (D),
move the brackets as shown in the figure and retighten the screws.
Then fit cover (E).
D
E
Important Safety Information
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Instructions for the
Installer
Description of the Appliance
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Technical Specification
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Operation
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Installation
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Before use
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Positioning
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Setting the temperature
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Electrical Connection
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The freezer compartment
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Freezing fresh food
5
Door Reversal
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Frozen food storage
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Thawing
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Making ice cubes
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Fresh food refrigeration
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Normal operating sounds
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Movable shelves
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Positioning the door shelves
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Hints and Tips
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Maintenance and Cleaning
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Internal cleaning
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When the appliance is not in use
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Changing the light bulb
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Defrosting
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Something Not Working
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Service and Spare Parts
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Customer Care
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Guarantee Conditions
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D734
After completion of the door reversing operation,
check that the door gasket adheres to the
cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in
Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the
cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of
the gasket or accelerate this process by heating
up the part involved with a normal hairdryer on a
low setting.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
Apply covers (B) on joint cover lugs and into hinge
holes.
A
B
I
B
D726
C
H
G
F
Separate parts A, B, C, D as shown in the figure
B
A
D
1-
3-4
3-
3-
3-
3-
10 -
10 -
10 -
C
10 -
D
E
PR266
50mm
Place guide (A) on the inside part of the furniture
door, up and down as shown in the figure and mark
the position of external holes. After having drilled
holes, fix the guide with the screws supplied.
A
20 m
m
A - Thermostat control for fridge abd freezer compartments
PR166
B - Dairy compartment
C - Can storage shelf
D - Bottle shelf
E - Storing frozen food
F-
Freezing fresh food
G - Salad drawers
Fix cover (C) on guide (A) until it clips into place.
A
H - Glass shelf
I -
Glass shelves
C
PR33
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Furthermore, it is necessary that the cabinet has a
ventilation recess with the following dimensions:
depth
50 mm
width
540 mm
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OPERATION
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Before using
D H
Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may
linger. Dry thoroughly.
PR01
Setting the temperature
Push appliance into housing until stop strip (A)
touches the kitchen unit.
The temperature inside the refrigerator and the
freezer is regulated by a single thermostat with 6
temperature positions and an ÒOFFÓ (O) position.
A
Position 1 = minimum coldness
Position 6 = maximum coldness
Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
The intermediate position is usually the most
suitable (3-4).
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the refrigeration compartment depends on the
following factors:
D023
Ð room temperature
Ð how often the door is opened
Ð how much food is stored
Ð position of the appliance
Open the door and push the appliance against the
side of the kitchen unit opposite to that of appliance
hinges.
Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the
kit included with the appliance.
Snap ventgrille (C) and hinge cover (D) into position
Important
During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather,
if the thermostat is set on too high a number, the
cooling system may operate continuously and the
fridge cooling plate may not defrost. Turning the
knob to a lower number will cause the automatic
defrosting to resume.
D
Low Room Temperature Switch
D723
Press in the joint covers between the appliance and
the kitchen unit.
C
To ensure that the appliance is working efficiently
when the room temperature drops below 16¡C, the
switch mounted next to the thermostat control should
be switched on.
No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in
this position for any period of time (see page 11 Low
room temperature operation). However should the
temperature rise above 16¡C remember to turn the
switch off again.
A
D710
A - Low Room Temperature Switch
The freezer compartment
The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for
storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing
fresh foods.
Freezing fresh food
It is not necessary to adjust the thermostat setting
when freezing fresh food. Depress the ambient
switch at least 12 hours before loading food to be
frozen.
In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 10 kg. of fresh
food.
Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer of the
freezer as this is the coldest part.
If large quantities of food are to be stored , remove
all drawers and baskets from the appliance and
place food on cooling shelves. Pay careful attention
not to exceed load limit
stated on the side of the upper section (where
applicable).
Caution
In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will
not be affected if the power cut is short and if the
freezer is full. Do not open the door. Should the food
begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must
not be re-frozen.
DEFROSTED COOKED FOOD MUST NOT BE
REFROZEN.
D724
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Frozen food storage
When first starting-up or after a period of use, before
putting the products in the freezer compartment let
the appliance run for at least two hours on the
coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the
normal opertion position.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
manufacturer.
Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than is absolutely necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in
the freezer compartment.
Ice Iollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer, can cause low temperature skin
burns.
Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
Òfrost/freezer burnsÓ.
Thawing
Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
the fridge or at room temperature depending on the
time available. Small food items may even be
cooked from frozen; in this case cooking will take
longer.
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw
accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it
can be cooked and then refrozen.
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.
Making ice cubes
The appliance is provided with one or more trays for
ice-cubes trays.
Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand
and place them in the freezer compartment.
Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen.
Door reversibility
To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
twist.
Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to remove
the trays from the freezer.
Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance, do not store warm
food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do
cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong
flavour.
The appliance is supplied with the right
door opening. To change the opening
direction of the door proceed as in the
following instructions before installing it.
1. Unscrew the upper pin and remove the spacer
2. Remove the upper door
Do not cover the shelves with any protective
material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which
may obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & wild fowl): wrap in
polythene bags and place on top of the salad
crispers.
3. Unscrew the middle hinge and the brackets and
refit them on the opposite side
4. Refit the upper door, the upper pin and the
spacer on the opposite side
Meat can only be stored safely in this way for
one or two days at the most.
Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly
cleaned and placed in the bottom salad crispers.
Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special
airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be
stored in the bottle rack on the door.
5. Unscrew the lower pin and remove the spacer
and refit them on the opposite side
Normal Operating Sounds
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You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
or tubing at the rear, to the cooling
plate/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves.
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When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is
being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring
sound or pulsating noise from the compressor.
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A thermostat controls the compressor, and you
will hear a faint ÕclickÕ when the thermostat cuts in
and out.
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
the oven.
Instructions for totally built-in appliances
Recess dimensions
Height
1780 mm
Depth
550 mm
Width
560 mm
To ensure adequate ventilation, allow the clearances
shown in figure.
50 mm
min.
200 cm
2
min.
200 cm
2
D567
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Electrical connections
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.
The manufacturer declines any liability should
this safety measure not be observed.
If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and
the appropriate plug fitted.
Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be
plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your
home.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow
- Earth
Blue
- Neutral
Brown
- Live
For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured
insert at the base of the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Electrolux Service Force Centre.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired .
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie
over the rear ones.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
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73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent modifications;
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89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.
Positioning the door shelves
D338
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be adjusted in height. To do
this proceed as shown in the diagram.
Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in
the event of a breakdown.
The top shelf can be removed for easier cleaning.
PR249
If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in
the mains lead of your appliance may not
correspond with the markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP. FUSE
13 AMP
PR250
BROWN
BLUE
D207
CORD CLAMP
Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
ÇEÈ or the earth symbol
yellow.
or coloured green and
Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ÇNÈ or coloured
black.
Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ÇLÈ or coloured
red.
The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
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HINTS AND TIPS
INSTALLATION
Food Storage
In the Event of a Power Failure
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To obtain the best results from your appliance,
neither hot foods nor liquids which may
evaporate, should be placed in the larder
compartment.
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Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen
foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature
within your freezer should rise do not refreeze the
food without checking itÕs condition. The following
guidelines should assist you.
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Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.
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Do not store food uncovered.
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Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean, refer to ÔMaintenance and CleaningÕ.
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Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated
and labelled and used in date order to ensure
that food is consumed at its best.
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Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
straight away. The use of an insulated container
is advisable. When you arrive home place the
frozen food in the freezer immediately.
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The symbols on the drawers show different types of
frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in
months for the appropriate types of frozen goods.
Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated
storage time is valid depends on the quality of the
foods and pre-treating before freezing.
Energy Saving Advice
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Do not install the cabinet close to sources of
heat, i.e. boiler or radiator.
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Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
room and make sure that the air openings of the
cabinet are not obstructed.
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Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
before placing them in the freezer.
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Always leave warm food to cool down to room
temperature before placing in the fridge or
freezer.
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Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be
placed in the fridge before being transferred to
the freezer.
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Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure
safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of
the refrigeration unit.
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Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods, or opening the door too frequently as
warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
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Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door from closing properly.
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Ice Cream:
Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruit and Vegetables:
If soft should be cooked and used up.
Bread and Cakes:
Can be refrozen without danger.
Shellfish:
Should be refrigerated and used up quickly.
Cooked Dishes:
i.e. casseroles, should be refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat:
Can be re-frozen providing there are ice crystals
remaining within them.
Small Joints:
Should be cooked and then re-frozen as cooked
dishes.
Chicken:
Should be cooked and re-frozen as a fresh dish.
Warning
IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE
UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Important
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be
easily accessible after installation.
Depending upon the position which you choose for
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
on ÒDoor reversal directionsÓ.
Positioning
This appliance should only be installed at a location
where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate classification indicated on the rating plate,
which is located on the inside left of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient
temperature is correct for each climate classification.
SN
+10¡C to + 32¡C
N
+16¡C to + 32¡C
The appliance should be located in a dry
atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from
continuous heat and extreme temperature, e.g. not
next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold room e.g.
an outhouse. If these temperatures are exceeded i.e.
warmer or colder, then the appliance may not
operate correctly.
For building-in and door reversal instructions please
refer to the relevant instructions on the following
pages.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.
220-240 V / 50 Hz
TOTAL POWER ABSORBED
190 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY *
1.35 kWh
GROSS CAPACITY
Fridge
173 l
Freezer
110 l
Fridge
170 l
Internal cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
92 l
STAR RATING
* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.
Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.
Refrigerator
The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance
above the compressor, where it evaporates.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED
CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX
POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS
THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND
LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR.
NET CAPACITY
Freezer
Defrosting
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.
Changing the light bulb
Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off
the appliance and disconnect from the electricity
supply, then replace the bulb as follows;
D037
Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the
centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of
the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and
vegetable drawer. Use the defrost cleaner provided
which you will find already inserted into the
discharge hole.
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy
water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before
replacing.
Freezer
D411
Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by
pressing as shown in the figure. Unscrew the bulb
and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (available
from your nearest Service Force Centre).
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.
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When the frost has reached a thickness of up to
4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper
provided with the appliance. During this operation it
is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from
the mains and remove the food. Never use metal
tools for this operation.
For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)
proceed as follows:
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turn the thermostat dial to the ÇOFFÈ position (O)
or disconnect the appliance from the mains.
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Remove any food from inside the freezer and
fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and
store in a cool,dry place.
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Leave the door openand insert the ice scraper
under the channelin the centre of the lower part
of the appliance; place a low-sided container
beneth the scraper to collect the water.
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
- Clean and dry thoroughly.
- Replace the scraper in one of the drawers .
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Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset
the thermostat to a functioning position.
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After letting the appliance run for a least half an
hour, replace the previously removed food into
the compartment.
Standard guarantee conditions
We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any
part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option
repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:
The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
D068/2
Important
When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also
controlled by the thermostat and will not be
operational during this period. A temperature rise of
the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may
shorten their safe storage life.
The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturerÕs
instructions.
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by us.
All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an Electrolux Service Force Centre. Any appliance
or defective part replaced shall become the CompanyÕs property.
This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these
hours in which case a premium will be charged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or
removable parts of glass or plastic.
Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the
European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental
agreements.
Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Electrolux.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:
The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country
of use for this brand or range of products.
This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a
normal household.
The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look
after you and your appliances.
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France
Senlis
+33 (0)3 44 62 22 22
Germany
NŸrnberg
+49 (0)911 323 2600
Italy
Pordenone
+39 (0)1678 47053
Sweden
Stockholm
+46 (0)20 78 77 50
UK
Slough
+44 (0)1735 219898
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or
installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:
Symptom
Solution
No power to the appliance
Check there is power at the socket.
Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.
Check the fuse has not blown.
The light does not come on
Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Check the door light switch is not jammed.
The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is
too high
Check the tehrmostat control knob in the fridge is
turned to the correct setting relative to ambient
conditions.
Check the ambient temperature is within the
applianceÕs operating limits of 10¡C to 32¡C.
The freezer door will not open
Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.
The compressor runs continously
Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct
temperature control. See ÒSetting the temperatureÓ.
Check that the doors are closed.
Large quantities of food have recently been placed in
the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
Excessive frost and ice has built up
Ensure the doors are not left open.
Check that nothing is preventing the doors from
closing.
Is the door gasket intact and clean.
Noise
Refer to normal operating sounds.
Water under the salad bin
Check the drain hole is not blocked. (see
Maintenance and Cleaning).
Low room temperature operation
During prolonged periods of low room temperatures,ie;10¡C and lower, the compressor on single compressor
fridge freezers can remain inoperative during this time .
This is due to the air temperature within the refrigerator compartment being maintained at 6¡C or under thus not
calling the thermostat to energise the compressor .
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During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional fridge freezer can normally maintain the
frozen food temperature but if the appliance is left for longer period in a low ambient the freezer will defrost .
If, after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a
charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.
SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your
local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning:-
0870 5 929929
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
The addresses are listed on the following pages.
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading ÔSomething Not
Working?
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:
1.
Your name, address and post code
2.
Your telephone number
3.
Clear and concise details of the fault
4.
The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate)
5.
The purchase date
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or for further information on Electrolux products,
please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:Customer Care Department
Electrolux
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SLI IDZ
08705 950 950 *
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calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.
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