Electrolux ER 1643 T User manual

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ER 1643 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 sy bols below help you to find things ore easily:
Safety precautions
Warnings and Safety infor ation
Hints, useful information
Environmental information

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containers with fla able aterials, such as
spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc.
in the appliance.
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has
thawed out.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer co part ent.
Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if
consu ed straight fro the freezer.
Do not re ove ite s fro the freezer
co part ent if your hands are da p/wet, as
this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer
burns.
Bottles and cans ust not be placed in the
freezer co part ent they can burst when the
contents freeze.
Manufacturers' reco ended storage ti es
should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect fro the electrical supply.
When unplugging always pull the plug fro the
ains 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 circu stances should you atte pt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons ay cause injury or
serious alfunctioning. Contact Expert
Appliance Care.
At the end of the Appliance ife
When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.
Re ove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are re oved, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.
The Appliance and the Environment
This appliance does not contain gases which could
da age the ozone layer.
Avoid da aging the cooling unit.
The packaging used on this appliance arked with
the sy bol is recyclable.
Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure it is passed on to any
new owner.
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 Expert Appliance Care.
Prior to installation
Check the appliance for transport da age. Under
no circu stances should a da aged appliance be
installed. In the event of da age please contact
your retailer.
Installation
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
oving it.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or atte pt
to odify this product in any way.
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is
da aged, it ust be replaced by a cable available
fro Expert Appliance Care.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
co petent 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 ta per with the controls or
play with the product.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
aterial away fro children!
Safety precautions for isobutane
Warning
The refrigerant isobutane (R 600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a
natural gas with a high level of environ ental
co patibility, which is nevertheless fla able.
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
Do not use echanical devices or other eans to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
reco ended by the anufacturer.
Do not da age the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage co part ents of the appliance.
During Use
This appliance is designed for do estic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is
not intended for co ercial or industrial use.
Containers with fla able gases or liquids can
leak at low te peratures. Do not store any

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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 Infor ation 5
Description of the Appliance 5
Using the Appliance 6
Before Use 6
To Start the Appliance 6
Ther ostat Control 6
Hints for storage 7
Storage ti e and te perature of foods 7
How to use the four-star frozen food co part ent 7
How to ake ice cubes 7
Storage Shelves 8
Hints and Tips 8
Nor al Operating Sounds 8
Food Storage 8
Energy Saving Advice 8
Inthe Event of a Power Failure 8
Maintenance and Cleaning 9
Internal cleaning 9
External cleaning 9
Defrosting 9
Changing the Light Bulb 10
When the appliance is not in use 10
Something Not Working 11
Service and Spare Parts 11
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 12
Installing the Appliance 12
Transportation, Unpacking 12
Cleaning 12
Location 12
Ventilation Require ents 13
Levelling 13
Door Reversal 13
Door Reversal of Freezer Co part ent 15
Electrical Connection 16
Storage Chart (1) 17
Storage Chart (2) 18

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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 do estic ho e. It has a four-star frozen food
co part ent for ice aking and frozen food storage.
To ensure correct operation, the appliance should
be located where the a bient te perature is
between 16-32 °C.
Description of the appliance
1. Frozen food co part ent
2. Glass shelf
3. Defrost water drain
4. Salad drawer
5. Rating Plate
6. Adjustable feet
7. Ice tray
8. Butter co part ent
9. Interior light/Ther ostat control
10. Door shelf
11. Gasket
12. Bottle shelf
13. Egg tray
14. Air circulation
15. Air vent
16. Condenser
17. Evaporator tray
18. Co pressor
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Using the Appliance
Before Use
Re ove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewar water
with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 l to 0,5 litre
of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the s ell
ay 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 ains
supply.
3. Turn the ther ostat control to the required setting.
A setting of 3 - 4 is usually suitable for nor al
operation (see ther ostat control).
4. Leave the appliance for approxi ately 4 hours for
the correct te perature to be reached before
placing food inside.
Thermostat Control
The ther ostat control situated inside the refrigerator
regulates the te perature of the larder co part ent.
Ther ostat control is arked fro 1-5 the higher the
nu ber, the colder the setting.
Position 0 - Off
Position 1 - ini u coldness
Position 5 - axi u coldness
Hints for storage
Below is the reco ended storage positions for
various food types:
1. Frozen food storage & ice aking
2. Ready-cooked foods
3. Foods in dishes
4. Opened cans
5. Milk, dairy products
6. Fresh eat, cold cuts, sausages, etc.
7. Fruits, vegetables, salads
8. Cheese, butter
9. Eggs
10. Yoghurt, Crea
11. S all bottles, soft drinks
12. Large bottles, drinks

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Storage time and temperature of
foods
The enclosed charts at the end of the instruction book
give infor ation about storage ti e in the frozen and
the fresh food co part ent.
The storage ti es quoted are intended as a guide
only.
How to use the four-star frozen
food compartment
The frozen food co part ent is separated fro the
fresh food co part ent.
Place the food to be frozen into this co part ent.
Depending on the position of the ther ostatic control
knob and the te perature in the co part ent
(-18 °C or lower), frozen food can be stored here.
Do not allow fresh food to co e 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 co part ent. Turning up the
ther ostat control will speed up the freezing process,
but re e ber to turn the ther ostat control back to
its original position.
To release the ice cubes, twist the tray along its
length.
Do not use sharp or pointed ite s to re ove a frozen
ice cube tray fro the freezer co part ent.
Storage Shelves
The shelves in the refrigerator co part ent are
adjustable to allow storage of large ite s.
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
co part ent do not cover the wire shelves
with paper or trays.

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Hints & T
Hints & Tips ips
Normal Operating Sounds
You ay hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pu ped through the coils or
tubing.
When the co pressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pu ped round and you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise fro the co pressor.
A ther ostat controls the co pressor and you will
hear a faint 'click' when the ther ostat cuts in and
out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best perfor ance fro your appliance:
Do not store war food or evaporating liquid.
Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it
straight away. The use of an insulated container is
advisable. When you arrive ho e, place the frozen
food in the freezer co part ent i ediately.
Do not push food together too uch.
Do not store food uncovered.
Ensure that food placed in the freezer co part ent
is dated and labelled and used in date order to
ensure that food is consu ed at its best.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage ti e.
Wrap the food in polythene or alu iniu freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal.
Packaging which is swollen or has traces of
refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate
that the product has not been kept at a suitable
te perature and that it ay have lost its original
quality. Partially thawed food ust not be refrozen,
it ust be consu ed within 24 hours. Never
exceed the storage ti es indicated by the
anufacturer.
Energy Saving Advice
Do not install the appliance close to sources of
heat, such as a boiler or radiator.
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated
roo and ake sure that the air openings of the
appliance are not obstructed.
Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
before placing the in the freezer co part ent.
Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should
be placed in the fridge co part ent before
being transferred to the freezer co part ent.
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods or opening the door too frequently as
war air will enter the cabinet and cause the
co pressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door fro closing properly.
In the Event of a Power Failure
If there is a power failure during the storage of
frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the
te perature within your freezer co part ent
should rise, do not refreeze the food without
checking its condition. The following guidelines
should assist you:
Ice Cream: Once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: If soft should be cooked and
used up.
Breads & 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.
arge Pieces of Meat: Can be refrozen providing
there are still ice crystals re aining within the .
Small Joints: Should be cooked and can then be
refrozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: Should also be cooked and refrozen as a
fresh dish.

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Maint
Maintenance & Cleaning enance & Cleaning
Before any maintenance of cleaning work is
carried out DISC NNECT the appliance from
the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with war water and
bicarbonate of soda (5 l to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfu ed 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 fro debris.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with war soapy water.
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille)
and the co pressor at the back of the appliance with
a brush or vacuu cleaner, as an accu ulation of dust
will affect the perfor ance of the appliance and cause
excessive electricity consu ption.
Defrosting
The refrigerator auto atically defrosts every ti e the
co pressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located below the appliance, where it
evaporates.
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 co part ent behind the salad
drawer(s). Use the special cleaner provided which
you will find already inserted into the discharge hole.
While in operation the ****-star co part ent beco es
progressively covered with frost.
This frost, which acts as an insulator and thus prevents
the cold fro reaching the food should be re oved
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 6
(1/4).

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To carry out co plete defrosting proceed as follows:
1. Re ove any food fro inside the ****-star
co part ent, wrap it in several sheets of
newspaper and store in a cool dry place.
2. Turn the ther ostat knob to position << 0 >>. To
accelerate defrosting, place a bowl of hot water
inside the co part ent (with a piece of cardboard
underneath the bowl as protection).
3. Re ove any loose pieces of ice as soon as
possible.
4. When defrosting is co pleted, clean and dry
thoroughly.
Turn the ther ostat knob to a ediu position to
restart the appliance.
After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour replace the previously re oved food into the
**** -star co part ent.
When defrosting it is not necessary to re ove the
foods fro the inner door and the refrigerator
co part ent.
Important
A te perature rise of the frozen food packs during
defrosting ay shorten their storage life.
Never use sharp etal tools to scrape off frost fro
the evaporator as you could da age it beyond
repair.
Changing the ight Bulb
Should the light fail to work you can change it as
below:
Disconnect the appliance fro the electricity supply.
Re ove the la p cover retaining screws, then take
the la p 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 la p 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 fro the electricity supply, e pty all of the
food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to
prevent unpleasant s ells.