ECE EFR 379 User manual

Thank you very much for buying this ECE product. Be-
fore using your ECE refrigerator, please read this opera-
tion manual to ensure that you gain the maximum benefit
from it.
REFRIGERATOR - FREEZER
OPERATION MANUAL
EFR 250
CONTENTS
• WARNING............................................. 2
• CAUTION.............................................. 2
• INSTALLATION .................................... 3
• DESCRIPTION ..................................... 4
• OPERATION ......................................... 5
• STORING FOOD .................................. 6
• CARE AND CLEANING ....................... 7
• WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU CALL
FOR SERVICE ...................................... 8
EFR 379

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WARNING
1. This refrigerator is airtight. TO PREVENT FA-
TALACCIDENTS TO CHILDREN, please com-
pletely remove the door prior to discarding the
refrigerator.
2. Highly volatile and inflammable materials such
as ether, petrol, propane gas, adhesive agents
and pure alcohol etc. are liable to explode. Do
not store these materials in the refrigerator.
3. To prevent damage to the outer cabinet, avoid
contact with lacquer, and paint, etc.
4. When cleaning your refrigerator, do not splash
water directly on the outer cabinet or the inte-
rior. This may lead to rusting and deterioration
of the electrical insulation.
5. When cleaning any areas adjacent to electrical
components or replacing the lamp bulb, unplug
the refrigerator first to prevent electric shock.
6. Should electrical components be accidentally
immersed in water, unplug the refrigerator, dry
the parts and contact your nearest service
agent approved by ECE.
7. When disconnecting the power plug, do not
touch the pin of plug. This may cause electric
shock.
8. This refrigerator is designed solely for the pur-
pose of storing foodstuff for domestic use in
accordance with the instructions given in this
manual. Using the refrigerator for other pur-
poses might be harmful to persons or prop-
erty.
9. This refrigerator is not suitable for the stor-
age of materials requiring precise
temperatures. Deterioration of these materi-
als will be dangerous.
10. Dust deposited on the power plug may cause
fire. Wipe it off carefully.
11. Do not attempt to change or modify this
refrigerator. This may result in fire, electric
shock or injury.
12. Information regarding disposal of the
appliance
Flammable insulation blowing gases should
be disposed appropriately. Take the cabinet
and doors to a recycling plant for flammable
insulation blowing gases.
CAUTION
1. Do not touch the compressor unit or its
peripheral parts, as they become extremely hot
during operation and the metal edges may
cause injury.
2. If the power supply is accidentally discon-
nected, please wait for at least 5 minutes
before re-connecting the power, as back
pressure in the compressor may trip the over-
load relay.
3. Avoid removing food from the freezer with your
bare hands. Directly touching products stored
at sub-zero temperatures can result in frostbite.
4. To prevent accidental power disconnection,
plug the refrigerator directly to the source. Do
not use a double adaptor as loss of power could
lead to the spoiling of the stored food.
5. Do not place bottles in the freezer as they may
crack when frozen.
6. Keep the door securely closed. If the door is
left ajar, the controlled inner temperature will
rise, resulting in food spoilage and increase in
electricity costs.
7. Do not install the refrigerator in a damp or
wet location as this may cause damage to
the insulation and a leak. Condensation may
also build on the outer cabinet and cause rust.
8. When installing or moving the refrigerator,
make sure that you do not nip or kink the
power cord. Damage of the power cord may
cause electric shock or fire.
9. Do not use this refrigerator when the power
cord or plug is damaged, or the outlet attach-
ment is loose, as they may cause electric
shock or fire.
10. Disconnect from the mains electricity supply
by removing the mains plug from the
electricity supply socket. Do not remove by
pulling the mains lead. This may cause
electric shock or fire.
11. Make sure that you leave adequate ventila-
tion space around the refrigerator to prevent
the compressor from overheating and stop-
ping. Please follow the instructions given for
installation.

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12. The refrigeration system behind and inside
the refrigerator contains refrigerant. If this
system is punctured it could result in seri-
ous damage to your refrigerator, therefore
do not allow any sharp objects to come into
contact with the refrigeration system.
13. Should the flexible supply cord be damaged,
it must be replaced by service agent
approved by ECE as a special cord is
required.
14. In case of gas leak, ventilate the area by
opening a window, etc. Do not touch the re-
frigerator or the power outlet.
15. Do not place heavy or easily broken objects
on top of the refrigerator. Objects may fall
when opening or closing the refrigerator,
causing injury.
16. Do not place objects containing liquid on top
of the refrigerator. Spillage may cause electric
shock or fire.
17. Do not drop objects inside the refrigerator or
strike the inner wall. This may cause the inner
surface to crack.
18. This refrigerator is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without su-
pervision. Young children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play with the refrig-
erator.
INSTALLATION
1.To ensure adequate ventilation for your refrigerator, it is recommended to provide space of 6cm on
both sides and at the back, and space of 9cm above the refrigerator. Insufficient spacing will decrease
the cooling efficiency, resulting in unnecessary consumption of electricity.
2.Using the front Adjustable foot, ensure that the refrigerator is positioned firmly and level on the floor.
NOTE:
• Position your refrigerator so that the plug is accessible.
• Keep your refrigerator out of direct sunlight.
• Do not place next to heat generating appliance.
• Do not place directly on the ground. Provide suitable stand.
Before using your refrigerator
Clean the inside parts with a cloth soaked in warm water.
If soapy water is used, wipe it off thoroughly.
6cm
127 cm
115 cm
Adjustable
foot
6cm6cm
9cm

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DESCRIPTION
1. Freezer temp. control knob
2. Freezer shelf
3. Ice cube maker
4. Ice cube box
5. Fresh case
The cover of the
Fresh case opens
as the case is
pulled.
6. Refrigerator temp. control knob
7. Light
10. Shelf
11. Vegetable crisper
12. Evaporating pan(rear side)
13. Casters
14. Adjustable foot
15. Light switch
16. Utility pocket
17. Magnetic door seal
18. Egg holder
19. Egg pocket
20. Bottle pocket
8. Refrigerator shelf
9. Lever
Lever
The airflow to the Vegetable
crisper can be controlled by
moving the vent hole lever
to the right or left.
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OPERATION
CONTROLLING TEMPERATURES
The refrigerator controls its temperature automatically.
However, if needed, adjust the temperature as follows.
Freezer compartment
• If the refrigerator is operated for a long time with
REFRIGERATOR TEMP. CONTROL set at 7
(MAX), foods stored in the refrigerator compart-
ment may also freeze.
• Low ambient temperature may cause placed
foods to freeze even if REFRIGERATOR TEMP.
CONTROL is set to 1 (MIN).
NOTE:
DEFROSTING
Defrosting is fully automatic due to a unique energy saving system. Whereby the defrost cycle start time
is proportional to the running time of your refrigerator compressor, i. e., the less time the refrigerator
compressor operates (during the winter season or you’re away on holidays), the longer the time between
each defrost cycle.
7(MAX)
4(MED)
1(MIN)
For making ice rapidly or fast freezing.
When frozen food or ice cream is not stored.
For normal freezing.
•If the refrigerator is operated for a long time with
FREEZER TEMP. CONTROL set at 7(MAX),
foods stored in the refrigerator compartment may
also freeze.
Refrigerator compartment
HINTS WHEN MAKING ICE
1.Do not over fill the Ice cube trays; otherwise the ice
cubes will be joined together when frozen.
2.When the ice cubes are made, turn the lever clock-
wise to empty the ice into the Ice cube box.
To prevent damage to the Ice cube box, do not make
ice in the Ice cube box or pour oil into it. Ice cube box
Lever
7(MAX)
4(MED)
1(MIN)
For normal operation.
When the refrigerator provides excessive
cooling.
For keeping foods fresher tasting.
When the refrigerator does not provide suffi-
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MILK
MILK
STORING FOOD
Refrigeration reduces the rate of food spoilage.
To maximize the shelf life of perishable food
products, ensure that the food is of the freshest
possible quality. The following is a general guide
to help promote longer food storage.
Fruit / Vegetables
To minimize moisture loss, fruit and vegetables
should be loosely enclosed in a plastic material
e.g. wrap, bags ( do not seal ) and place in the
Vegetable crisper. Those fruits and vegetables
with thick skins e.g. oranges do not require
wrapping.
Dairy Products & Eggs
•Most dairy products have a use by date on the
outer packaging which informs the recom-
mended temperature and shelf life of the
product.
•Eggs should be stored in the Egg holder.
Meats / Fish / Poultry
•Place on a plate or dish and cover with paper
or plastic wrap.
•For larger cuts of meat, fish, or poultry, place to
the rear of the shelves.
•Ensure all cooked food is wrapped securely or
placed in an airtight container.
NOTE:
•Evenly place the food on the shelves to allow
the cooling air to circulate efficiently.
•Hot foods should be cooled before storing.
Storing hot foods increases the temperature
in the unit and increases the risk of food
spoilage.
•Do not block the outlet and inlet of the cool air
circulating circuit with foods or containers; oth-
erwise the foods will not be evenly cooled
throughout the refrigerator.
FOR BEST FREEZING
•Quality of foods should be fresh.
•Freeze small quantities of food at a time to
freeze them quickly.
•Food should be properly stored or covered and
the air should be removed to seal tightly.
•Evenly place the food in the freezer.
•Label bags or containers to keep an inventory
of freezing food.
Do not place food directly
in front of cold air outlet.
This may lead to the food
freezing.
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CARE AND CLEANING
1.Remove the shelves and pockets from the cabi-
net and door. Wash them in warm soapy
dishwashing water; rinse in clean water and dry.
2.Clean the inside with a cloth soaked in warm
soapy dishwashing water. Then, use cold water
to wipe off soapy water.
3.Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth each time it is
soiled.
4.Clean the Magnetic door seal with a toothbrush
and warm soapy dishwashing water.
5.Whenever the refrigerator is moved to clean or
repositioned, the Evaporating pan should be re-
moved and cleaned.
How to remove/set
Remove the two screws to take the Evaporating
pan off. Please pay attention to the safety since
the compressor is very hot.
NOTE: Switching off your refrigerator
When cleaning all plastic parts inside this
refrigerator, only use diluted dishwashing
liquid(soapy water). Make sure that all plas-
tic parts are thoroughly rinsed with water
after cleaning. Compressor
Evaporating pan
Some household cleaning chemicals may
affect the inside surfaces and plastic shelves
resulting in splitting or cracks occurring.
Replacing method of the lamp bulb
1.Unplug the refrigerator first to prevent electric
shock.
2.Remove the light cover. Light cover
base E14, MAX 10W, T-20
Evaporating pan;
•Do not use polishing powder, benzine, hot wa-
ter etc.
•If undiluted detergent is used or soapy water is
not wiped off thoroughly, cracking of plastic parts
can result.
•Wipe any food oils adhered to plastic compo-
nents as they can cause cracking of the plastic
surface.
3.Replace the lamp bulb
with the same type.
If you switch your refrigerator off when you are
going away for an extended period, remove all food,
clean the interior thoroughly. Remove the power
cord plug from the power socket and leave all doors
open.

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(Company No. 15955-H)
ADVANCED ELECTRONICS (M) SDN. BHD.
11A, JALAN 215, 46050 PETALING JAYA,
SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN,
MALAYSIA.
TINS-A662CBRZ 04L- TH
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WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Before you call for service, check the following
points.
•Loud noise produced by the compressor when
operation starts --- Sound becomes quieter af-
ter a while.
•Loud noise produced once a day by the com-
pressor --- Operating sound produced immedi-
ately after automatic defrost operation.
•Sound of flowing fluid (gurgling sound, fizzing
sound) --- Sound of refrigerant flowing in pipes
(sound may become louder from time to time).
•Cracking or crunching sound --- Sound produced
by expansion and contraction of inner walls and
internal parts during cooling.
•Squeaking sound --- Sound produced by expan-
sion and contraction of internal parts.
IT IS NORMAL that the outside of a cabinet may
be hot when touched. The hot pipe is in the cabi-
net in order to prevent dew generation.
IF YOU STILL REQUIRE SERVICE
Refer to your nearest service agent approved by
ECE.
IT IS NORMAL for the refrigerator to produce the
following sounds.