Electrolux ER 3162BN User manual

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Contents
Instructions for the User
Safety Instructions 2
Description of the Appliance 3
Control Panel 4
Using the Appliance 5
Before Use 5
Starting the Appliance 5
Freezer Compartment 5
Freezing Fresh Food 5
Frozen Food Storage 5
Refrigerator Compartment 5
Food Storage 6
Energy Saving Advice 6
In the Event of a Power Failure 6
Maintenance and Cleaning 7
Something Not Working 8
Normal Operating Sounds 9
Service & Spare Parts 9
Customer Care Department 9
Electrolux Service Force 10
Instructions for the Installer
Technical Specifications 12
Installation 13
Unpacking 13
Positioning 13
Ventilation 13
Leveling 13
Electrical Connection 14
Electrical Requirements 14
Door reversal 15

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Bottles and cans must not be placed in the fre-
ezer compartment as they can burst as the con-
tents freeze.
 Manufacturers recommended food storage
times should be adhered to. Refer to the rele-
vant instructions.
 Do not use electrical appliances inside the frid-
ge / freezer.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before cleaning, always switch off the applian-
ce 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 authori-
sed 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 malfunction. Contact your local Elec-
trolux Service Force Centre.
Disposing of Old Appliances
Remove the doors to prevent small children
being trapped in side. Cut off and dispose of
the plug and cable.
Use an authorised disposal site.
Safety Instructions
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 dama-
ged, 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. Whe-
never 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 insta-
llation 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.
Keep all packaging material away from children.
During Use
This appliance is designed for domestic use only,
specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can
leak at low temperatures. Do not store any contai-
ners with flammable materials, such as spray cans,
fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the refrige-
rator.
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has tha-
wed out.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the free-
zer compartment.
Ice lollies can cause frost/freezer burns if consu-
med 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.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you unders-
tand them all before installing or using this appliance. If you are unsure of the mea-
nings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Keep this instruction book
for future reference and
ensure it is passed on to
any new owner

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Description of Appliance
Control Panel
1 Freezer Temperature Control 5 Temperature Alarm
2 Fridge Temperature Control 6 Fast Freezer Button
3 ON/OFF Button 7 Indicator Lights
4 Door Alarm
The model shown here is ER3162BN
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Control Panel
The appliance controls are located in the top panel insi-
de the refrigerator compartment.
Thermostat Control
The freezer and fridge thermostats control the tempe-
rature inside the freezer and refrigerator respectively.
1. The Freezer Temperature Control
The freezer temperature control, regulates the tempe-
rature within the freezer compartment. A change in the
control setting in the freezer compartment could affect
the temperature in the refrigerator compartment under
certain circumstances.
7 Maximum coldness
1 Minimum coldness
An intermediate position is usually the most suitable,
although the temperature will be affected by:
Room temperature
How often the door is opened
How much food is stored
Position of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control setting
all of these factors have to be considered and some
experimentation may be necessary.
When altering the temperature settings, allow 24 hours
for the temperature to stabilise before making further
changes.
2. The Fridge Temperature Control
The fridge temperature control regulates the tempera-
ture within the fridge compartment, by regulating the
cold airflow. An intermediate setting is usually the most
suitable, although some experimentation may be
necessary to obtain the correct temperature.
5 Maximum coldness
1 Minimum coldness
Standby
Turn the control knob to the standby position if you
wish to switch off the fridge, but leave the freezer in
operation (for example, when on holiday). Leave the
doors shut when in Standby operation.
3. ON/OFF Button
To switch the appliance on or off, press the
ON/OFF button continuously for 3 seconds. When
the appliance is switched on, the ON/OFF button
and the Freezer and Fridge control knobs will be
illuminated.
4. The Door Alarm
If either of the doors are left open, the door alarm
will sound and the alarm button will flash red. Press
the alarm button to switch off the alarm, the light
will stop flashing but will remain red. To switch off
the alarm and the light shut the doors.
5. Temperature Alarm
If the internal temperature inside the appliance is
too high for the safe storage of frozen food, an
alarm will sound and the temperature alarm button
light will start to flash. The temperature may rise for
the following reasons:
The doors have been left open
There has been a power failure
A large quantity of food has been added to the
appliance.
The thermostat controls may be incorrectly set.
There is a fault.
To switch off the alarm, press the alarm button. The
audible signal will stop. The light will stop flashing,
but will remain on until the internal temperature has
reached the correct storage temperature for frozen
food.
6. Fast Freeze Button
Press the fast freeze button approximately 3 hours
before freezing fresh food. Once the food is frozen,
switch off the fast freeze function by pressing the
fast freeze button. The fast freeze function will
automatically cancel after 36 hours.

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Using the Appliance
This appliance is designed for domestic
use only, specifically for storage of edible
foodstuffs.
This appliance is designed to operate in ambient tem-
peratures (surrounding air temperature) between 10°C
(50°F) and 32°C (90°F).
If these temperatures are exceeded i.e. colder or war-
mer, the appliance may not operate correctly.
Before Use
Remove all transit packaging.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water
with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml 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.
Starting the Appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after insta-
llation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply. Press the ON/OFF button continuously for 3
seconds. The appliance will start operating after a 4
minute delay and the internal light will switch on.
The ON/OFF button will illuminate green and the
Freezer and Fridge control knob surrounds light up.
The temperature alarm (a beeping sound) may
come on during the start up phase. If this happens
push the temperature alarm button.
3. Set the thermostat controls for the fridge and free-
zer compartments. See Control Panel section.
4. To ensure safe food storage, allow the appliance to
operate with the doors closed for at least 3 hours,
before loading with food.
Freezer Compartment
The freezer will store frozen food at -18ºC or colder
allowing for long-term frozen food storage and freezing
of fresh food.
Freezing Fresh Food
The maximum quantity of food that can be frozen in
24 hours is shown on the rating plate and in the
technical specifications section of this instruction
book.
When freezing fresh foods, press the fast freeze
button 3 hours before placing the food into the fre-
ezer compartment.
When the food is frozen, switch off the fast freeze
function. The fast freeze function will automatically
cancel after 36 hours.
The Temperature alarm may sound if a lot of new
food is put into the freezer, due to a rise in tempe-
rature. The alarm will switch off automatically, as
the freezer temperature drops. Push the alarm but-
ton to switch off the audible signal.
Frozen Food storage
The freezer will store frozen food at -18°C or colder
allowing for long term frozen food storage and fre-
ezing of fresh food.
Pre packed commercially frozen food should be
stored in accordance with the manufacturers ins-
tructions for a 4 star frozen food compartment and
should be put in the freezer as soon as possible
after purchase. Your freezer provides for long-term
storage which generally means up to 3 months but
the length of the time can vary and it is important to
follow the recommended times shown on packets
of commercially frozen food.
Refrigerator Compartment
This compartment is designed to store drinks and
fresh food. The inner temperature is normally uni-
form and is kept cool by cold circulating air. Try to
avoid putting food products flush against the air
vents at the back of the fridge as this could cause
the foods to freeze.
Chill Compartment
The temperature is kept typically at 1-2 degrees
lower than the average temperature in the fridge.
Use the compartment for foods that are marked
typically for storage at 0-5°C for longer preserva-
tion. Adjusting the fridge temperature to cooler or
warmer affects the chiller temperature in the same
way. Avoid stacking large amounts of warm food on
top of already cold food, as this will raise the tem-
perature of the food previously stored in the chiller.
Do not use the chiller, t it is not designed for this.