Electrolux 2573-4 KA User manual

Öko Santo Super
2573-4 KA
Fridge
Operating Instructions

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Dear customer,
Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please
read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important
information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.
Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass
them on to possible new owners of the appliance.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning
of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with
signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe the fol-
lowing carefully.
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applica-
tions of the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound
use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of
possible malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If
these instructions should not be sufficient, our customer service
department is always available to you.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...

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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remove transport safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....7
Your refrigerator needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear spacers . . ...................................... 8
Rehingeing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Prior to Initial Start–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control panel ....................................... 11
Starting up and temperature regulation .................11
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storage shelves . . . . ..................................12
Door rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...........12
Fresh food refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Defrosting .........................................13
Switching off the appliance ........................... 14
Cleaning and Care ..................................14
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
What to do if .......................................16
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Safety
The safety aspects of our refrigerators/freezers comply with accepted
technical standards and the GermanAppliance Safety Law. Neverthe-
less, we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following
safety information:
Intended use
• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the
cooling. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those inten-
ded or used incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the manu-
facturer for any damage that may be caused.
•Alterations or changes to the appliance are not permitted for reasons
of safety.
• If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or forpurposes
other than the cooling, freezing or frozen storage of foods,please
observe all valid legal regulations for your application.
Prior to initial start–up
• Check the refrigerator for transport damage. Under no circumstance
should a damaged appliance be plugged in! In the event of damage,
please contact the vendor.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environ-
mental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain
that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become dama-
ged.
• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Safety of children
• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from
children!
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the
mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt-

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catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock
themselves in the fridge when playing (there is risk of suffocation!)or
get themselves into other dangerous situations.
• Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household
appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate
supervision and never let children play with the appliance!
Daily Operation
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low tempe-
ratures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers
with flammable materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire
extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment.
They can burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content
drinks can even explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine,
sparkling wine etc. in the freezer compartment. Exception: high
alcohol content spirits can be stored in the freezer compartment.
• Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment. Very cold ice can freeze to
the lips or tongue and cause injury.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze
to the food.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer
(e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and
unplug it, or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable.
In case of malfunction
• If the a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the
"What to do if ..." section of these instructions. If the information
given there does not help, please do not perform any further repairs
yourself.
• Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by qualified service
engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If
your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dea-
ler or our Customer Service.

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Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped or bur-
ned at an incinerating plant without danger!
About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified
as follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the
interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chlo-
rofluorocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be dispo-
sed of at a waste-paper recycling collection location.
Disposal of old Appliances
For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be dispo-
sed of properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of
its service life - for your new appliance as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy
any snap or latch closures. This eliminates the danger that playing
children lock themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or
place themselves into other life-endangering situations.
Disposal:
• The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky
refuse.
• The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of
the appliance, may not be damaged.
• Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall.
Remove transport safeguard
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.
• Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of
the appliance.
You can remove any remnants of adhesive using white spirit.

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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room.
Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature. The appliance
should therefore
– not be exposed to direct sunlight;
– not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;
– only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corre-
sponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is desi-
gned.
The climate classification can be found on the serial plate, which is
located at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for
each climate classification: each climate classification:
Climate classification ffor an ambient temperature of
SN +10 bis +32 °C
N +16 bis +32 °C
ST +18 bis +38 °C
T +18 bis +43 °C
If installation next to a source of heat is unavoidable, the following
minimum clearances must be maintained at the sides of the applian-
ce:
– for electric cookers 3 cm;
– for oil and coal fired ranges 30 cm.
If these clearances cannot be maintained a heat insulating pad is
required between the cooker and the refrigeration appliance.
If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or
freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required, in order to pre-
vent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance.

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E
F
D
PR185
F
F
F
Your appliance needs air
For safety reasons, minimum ven-
tilationmust be as shown Fig.
Attention: keep ventilation ope-
nings clear of obstruction;
NP005
100 mm10 mm
10 mm
Rehingeing the door
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side
(factory adjustment) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the
appliance may not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the
mains beforehand.
Procced as follow:
1. Remove the clip-in ventilation grille
(D).
2. Remove the bottom hinge (E) by
unscrewing the two fixing screws.
3. Slide the bottom door off the centre
hinge (H).
Rear spacers
In the bag with the documentation,
there are two spacers which must
be fitted.
slacken the screws and insert the
spacer under the screw head, then
re-tighten the screws.
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4. Remove the centre hinge and slide
the top door off pin (D); unscrew
pin (D) and refit it on the opposite
side.
5. Remove the two plugs, to reveal
the holes for the hinge pivots, and
remount them on the other side.
6. Refit the top door and the centre
hinge (H) on the opposite side.
7. Refit the bottom door.
8. Refit bottom hinge (E) on the
opposite side, using the two
screws previously removed.
9. Remove blanking cover (F) from
ventilation grille (D) by pushing it in
the direction of the arrow and refit
it on the opposite side.
10. Refit ventilation grille (D), clipping
it into place.
11. Unscrew the handle. Refit it on
opposite side after having pierced
the plugs with a punch. Cover the
holes left open with the plugs con-
tained in the documentation pack.
Attention:
After having reversed the opening
direction of the doors check that all
the screws are properly tightened
and that the magnetic seal adhe-
res 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
hairdrier.
PR24
H
PR228
D
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Prior to Initial Start–Up
• Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
Electrical Connection
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 these safety mea-
sures not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the
same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate
is inside, on the left.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of
having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 ampASTA appro-
ved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
Important!
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the fol-
lowing code:
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings indentifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
1. The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi-
nal marked with the letter „E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured green
and yellow.
2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal „N“ or
coloured black.
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked
„L“ or coloured red.
4. Upon completion there must be not cut, or stray strands of wire pre-
sent and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheat.
Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious
safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of
safely.

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Starting up and temperature regulation
• Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with pro-
tective earth contact. Turn the thermostat knob (B), clockwise,
beyond the «O»(STOP) position. The pilot light (A) will light up, indi-
cating that the appliance is in operation.
Setting „0“ means: Off.
Setting „1“ means: Hightest temperature, (warmest setting).
Setting „4“ (end-stop) means: Lowest temperature, (coldest set-
ting).
However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in the mind that
the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on:
-the quantity of food stored
-how often the door is opened
Important!
High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold set-
ting on the temperature regulator (position"5" to "6") can cause the
compressor to run continuously.
If this happens, turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer set-
ting (position "3" to "4").At this setting the compressor will be switched
on and off as usual and automatic defrosting recommenced.
Control panel
A B
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1
0
A- Mains control light
B- Thermostat button (Temperature selector)

Interior Accessories
Storage shelves
• You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelf into
the lowest set of guides, above the fruit and the vegetable contai-
ners, and keep it in this position.
• The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted:
• To do this pull the storage
shelf forward until it can be
swivelledupwards or
downwards and removed.
• Please do the same in rever-
se to insert the shelf at a dif-
ferent height.Slide the front
half of the Vario storage shelf
in another level to the rear.
By this means you will gain
space to place tall items on
the storage shelf below.
Adjusting the upper door rack
• Depending on the food sto-
red, the upper door racks
can be changed to other hol-
ders or removed. Take out
the refrigerators food, press
the door racks digonally
upwards at their edges,
reposition them, and press
them back into place.
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Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquide in the refrigeator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
• Position food so that air can circuiate freely round it.
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Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer(s)For safety, store in this way only one
or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc: these should be covered and may
be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and
placed in the special drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight con-
tainers or wapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as
much air as possible.
Milk bootles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the
bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be
kept in the refrigerator.
Defrosting
Refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminat-
ed from the evaporator of the
refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compres-
sor stops, during normal use.
The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special
container at the back of the
appliance, over the motor
compressor, where it evapo-
rates.
We particulary recommend that you peridically clean the
defrost-water drainage outlet, located in the center of the
drainage groove in the refrigerator compartment, to prevent the
defrost water form overflowing on to foods stored in the com-
partment. Use a special cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the discharge hole.
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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces-
sories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
• The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance
offand rem ve the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the cir-
cuit breaker or fuse.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could
accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock!
Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Attention!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance
parts.
Switching off the appliance
To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position
"0".
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
1. Remove all refrigerated packages.
2. Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to posi-
tion "0".
3. Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or
fuse.
4. Clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
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• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
1. Remove the food from the refrigerator.
2. Defrost the freezer compartment prior to cleaning (see "Defrosting"
section).
3. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or swit-
ch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
4. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and
lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents
may also be used.
5. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consump-
tion. For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the
appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
6. Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the fridge. Clear a
blocked drain hole with the aid of the green peg in the pack of acces-
sories included with the appliance.
7. After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
Energy Saving Tips
• Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources
of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent
operation of the compressor.
• Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base
and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent ope-
nings.
• Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to
cool first.
• Only leave door open as long as necessary.
• Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food
will then be used to cool the fridge.
• Keep the heat emitting condenser, the metall grille on the rear wall
of your appliance, always clean.

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The food is too warm.
Interior lighting does not
work.
The appliance is near a heat
source.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted. Please look in the "Initial Start Up" section.
Light bulb is defective. Please look in the "Chan-
ging the Light Bulb" section.
Turn the temperature regu-
lator to a colder setting tem-
porarily.
Door was open for an exten-
ded period.
Please look in the "Installa-
tion location" section.
A large quantity of warm
food was placed in the
appliance within the last 24
hours.
Open the door only as long
as necessary.
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Appliance does not work.
Appliance is not switched on Switch on the appliance.
Mains plug is not plugged in
or is loose. Insert mains plug.
Fuse has blown or is defec-
tive. Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Socket is defective. Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electri-
cian.
Appliance cools too much. Temperature is set too cold. Turn the temperature regu-
lator to a warmer setting
temporarily..
What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rec-
tify yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other
work on the appliance if the following information does not provide
assistance in your specific case.
Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by
qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to signifi-
cant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please
contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service.

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Heavy build up of frost, pos-
sibly also on the door seal. Door seal is not air tight (possibly after changing
over the hinges).
Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal
with a hair dryer (not hotter
than approx. 50 °C). At the
same time shape the war-
med door seal by hand such
that it sits correctly.
Unusual noises.
The appliance is touching
the wall or other objects.
Appliance is not level.
A component, e.g. a pipe,
on the rear of the appliance
is touching another part of
the appliance or the wall.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
See the "Cleaning and
Care" section.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
The compressor does not
start immediately after chan-
ging the temperature set-
ting.
Water on the floor or on sto-
rage shelves. Water drain hole is blocked.
If necessary, carefully bend
the component out of the
way.
Move the appliance slightly.
Readjust the feet.
Changing the light bulb
Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light
bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the cir-
cuit breaker. Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 15 W
1. To switch off the appliance, turn the
temperature regulator to position "0".
2. Unplug the mains plug.
3. To change the light bulb, undo the
screw.
4. Press the light bulb cover as shown
and slide it backwards.
5. Change the defective light bulb.
6. Refit the light bulb cover and the
screw.
7. Putthe refrigeratorbackinto operation. D411

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Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactu-
red in accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary
measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations
(GSG), accident prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances
(VBG 20) and the regulations of the German Society of Electrical
Engineers (VDE) were observed in the manufacture of this appliance.
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
– 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines.
– 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
(including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline
Customer Service
If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating
instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service
department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the
accompanying booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service
Locations".
Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel
and costs. For this reason always provide the following appliance
information:
This information can be found on the serial plate in the interior at the
left of the appliance.
• Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
• Serial Number (S-No.)
We recommend that you enter this information here, so that it is handy
if needed.
Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service
calls even during the guarantee period.

AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg
http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de
2222 016-71