Electrolux ER 1642 T User manual

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ER 1642 T
REFRIGERATOR
INSTRUCTION BOOK

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This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips.
To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully
before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference.
The symbols below help you to find things more easily:
Safety precautions
Warnings and Safety information
Hints, useful information
Environmental information

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IMPOR
IMPORT TANT S ANT SAFET AFETY INS Y INSTR TRUCTIONS UCTIONS
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all
before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Prior to installation
Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no
circumstances should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact your
retailer.
Installation
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.
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be replaced by a 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.
Child Safety
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or
play with the product.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
material away from children!
During Use
This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for commercial or industrial use.
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak
at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with
flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire
extinguisher refill cartridges etc.
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer
compartment.
Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if
consumed straight from the freezer compartment.
Do not remove items from the freezer
compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer
compartment they can burst when the contents
freeze.
Manufacturers' recommended storage times
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.
When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
Servicing
This product should be serviced by an authorised
engineer and only genuine spare parts should be
used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local
Service Force Centre.
At the end of the Appliance Life
When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.
Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
The Appliance and the Environment
This appliance does not contain gases which could
damage the ozone layer.
Avoid damaging the cooling unit.
The packaging used on this appliance marked with
the symbol is recyclable.
Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure it is passed on to any
new owner.

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CONTENT
CONTENTS S
Instructions for the User
Guide to use the instruction book 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Instructions for the User 5
General Information 5
Description of the Appliance 5
Using the Appliance 6
Before Use 6
To Start the Appliance 6
Thermostat Control 6
Hints for storage 7
Storage time and temperature of foods 7
How to use the two-star frozen food compartment 7
How to make ice cubes 7
Storage Shelves 8
Hints and Tips 8
Food Storage 8
Energy Saving Advice 8
Maintenance and Cleaning 8
Internal cleaning 8
External cleaning 8
Defrosting 9
Changing the Light Bulb 9
When the appliance is not in use 9
Something Not Working 10
Service and Spare Parts 10
Customer Care Department 11
Guarantee Conditions 11
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 12
Installing the Appliance 12
Transportation, Unpacking 12
Cleaning 12
Location 12
Ventilation Requirements 13
Levelling 13
Door Reversal 13
Electrical Connection 15
Storage Chart (1) 16
Storage Chart (2) 17

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INS
INSTR TRUCTIONS F UCTIONS FOR THE USER OR THE USER
General information
This appliance is designed for the refrigeration of food
in a domestic home. It has a two-star frozen food
compartment for ice making and frozen food storage.
To ensure correct operation, the appliance should
be located where the ambient temperature is
between 16-32 °C.
Description of the appliance
1. Frozen food compartment
2. Drip tray
3. Wire shelf
4. Glass shelf
5. Salad drawer
6. Rating Plate
7. Adjustable feet
8. Ice tray
9. Butter compartment
10. Interior light/Thermostat control
11. Door shelf
12. Gasket
13. Bottle shelf
14. Egg tray
15. Air circulation
16. Air vent
17. Condenser
18. Compressor

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Using the Appliance
Before Use
Remove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water
with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0,5 litre
of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell
may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or products containing alcohol.
FFTo Start the Appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after
installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply.
3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting.
A setting of 3 - 4 is usually suitable for normal
operation (see thermostat control).
4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for
the correct temperature to be reached before
placing food inside.
Thermostat Control
The thermostat control situated inside the refrigerator
regulates the temperature of the larder compartment.
Thermostat control is marked from 1-5 the higher the
number, the colder the setting.
Position 0 - Off
Position 1 - minimum coldness
Position 5 - maximum coldness
Model If the ambient Position of
temperature is drip tray
greater than
ER 1642 T +25 °C Open (pos. 1)
The temperature inside the refrigerator and the 2-star
compartment can be regulated further by adjusting
the tray located under the 2-star compartment.
To obtain a lower temperature in the 2-star
compartment when frozen food is stored inside and
when the ambient temperature is 25 °C or lower push
the tray in Position 2. When frozen food is not stored
in the 2-star compartment and when the ambient
temperature is higher than 25 °C pull the tray out to
Position 1.
If frozen food is stored in the 2-star compartment and
the ambient temperature is above 25 °C, pull the tray
out to position 1 and turn the thermostat control to a
colder setting (higher number). When the ambient
temperature falls below 25 °C turn the thermostat
control back to a medium setting and push the tray
into position 2.

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Hints for storage
Below is the recommended storage positions for
various food types:
1. Frozen food storage & ice making
2. Ready-cooked foods
3. Foods in dishes
4. Opened cans
5. Milk, dairy products
6. Fresh meat, cold cuts, sausages, etc.
7. Fruits, vegetables, salads
8. Cheese, butter
9. Eggs
10. Yoghurt, Cream
11. Small bottles, soft drinks
12. Large bottles, drinks
Storage time and temperature of
foods
The enclosed charts at the end of this instruction book
give information about storage time in the frozen and
the fresh food compartment.
The storage times quoted are intended as a guide
only.
How to use the two-star frozen
food compartment
The frozen food compartment is separated from the
fresh food compartment by the drip tray.
Depending on the position of the thermostatic control
knob and the temperature in the compartment
(-12 °C or lower), frozen food can be stored here.
Small quantities of fresh food can be frozen in the two-
star compartment but storing them for a long period of
time is not recommended.
Do not allow fresh food to come into contact with
foods that are already frozen.
How to make ice cubes
Fill the supplied ice cube tray ¾full with water and
place in the freezer compartment. Turning up the
thermostat control will speed up the freezing process,
but remember to turn the thermostat control back to
its original position.
To release the ice cubes, once frozen, twist the tray
along its length.

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Storage Shelves
The shelves in the refrigerator compartment are
adjustable to allow storage of large items.
The shelves can be re-arranged by opening the door
to 90°.
The door shelves are also adjustable.
To allow the air to circulate within the fridge
compartment do not cover the wire shelves
with paper or trays.
Hints & Tips
Food Storage
To obtain the best results from your appliance
neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate,
should be placed in the larder compartment.
Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.
Do not store food uncovered.
Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the cabinet close to sources of
heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
room and make sure that the air openings of the
cabinet are not obstructed.
Always leave warm food to cool down to room
temperature before placing in the fridge.
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.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door from closing properly.
It is advisable to periodically clean the
refrigeration system at the back of the appliance
with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
Maint
Maintenance & Cleaning enance & Cleaning
Before any maintenance of cleaning work is
carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from
the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and
bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products containing
bleach or alcohol.
Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean
to ensure they are clean and free from debris.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black
grille) and the compressor at the back of the
appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an
accumulation of dust will affect the performance of
the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.

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Defrosting
While in operation the **-star compartment becomes
progressively covered with frost.
This frost, which acts as an insulator and thus prevents
the cold from reaching the food should be removed
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 1/4.
To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:
1. Push the conveyor completely in.
2. Place a tray on the upper shelf of the refrigerator
under the drain hole of the conveyor.
3. Remove any food from inside the **-star
compartment, wrap it in several sheets of
newspaper and store in a cool dry place.
4. Turn the thermostat knob on position << 0 >>. To
accelerate defrosting, place a bow of hot water
inside the compartment (with a piece of cardboard
underneath the bowl as protection).
5. When defrosting is completed, dry thoroughly and
remove the water collected in the tray.
Turn the thermostat knob on a medium position to
restart the appliance.
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour replace the previously removed food into the
** -star compartment.
When defrosting it is not necessary to remove the
foods from the inner door and the refrigerator
compartment.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during
defrosting may shorten their storage life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from
the evaporator as youcould damage it beyond
repair.
Changing the Light Bulb
Should the light fail to work you can change it as
below:
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.
Remove the lamp cover retaining screws, then take
the lamp cover off in the direction of the arrow and the
bulb can be changed. (Type of the bulb: 230 V, 15 W,
E 14 thread)
After changing the bulb replace the lamp cover, and
retaining screws and reconnect the appliance to the
electricity supply.
When the appliance is not in use
When the appliance is not in use for long periods
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all of the
food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to
prevent unpleasant smells.

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Problem
No power to the
appliance
The temperature in the
appliance is too high
The temperature in the
appliance is too low
Excessive frost and ice
has built up
The appliance is noisy.
Possible Cause
No power at the socket.
There is a power cut.
The fuse has blown.
Thermostat control is set at 0.
The appliance is located in an unsuitable position.
The thermostat control is set too low.
The thermostat control is set too high.
The door has been left open.
Something is obstructing the door.
The door gasket is dirty.
The appliance is not level.
Solution
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.
Check the thermostat.
Check the ambient temperature is within the
appliances operating limits of 16 °C to 32 °C.
Check that the thermostat control knob is turned to
the correct setting relative to ambient conditions.
Set the thermostat control knob to a lower
position.
Check the door has not been left open.
Check nothing is preventing the door from closing.
Check the door gasket is intact and clean.
Check if the appliance stands stable (all four feet
should be on the floor).
Some
Something N thing No ot W t Wor orking king
If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting your local
Electrolux Service Force Centre.
If after the above checks your appliance still does not
operate correctly, contact your local Electrolux
Service Force Centre.
Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof
of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.
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.
Ser
Service and Spar vice and Spare P e Par arts ts
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 call will be routed the Service Force Centre
covering your post code area.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre
and further information about Service Force, please
visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk
For service in the Republic of Ireland contact
Electrolux
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
Telephone: [phone].
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you
have read the details under the heading
Something Not Working?.
When you contact the Service 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