Electrolux ER8610B User manual

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mFrozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.
mManufacturers storage recommendations
should be strictly complied with.
mLollies can cause frost burns if consumed right
away from the freezer.
mDo not place carbonate or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as these may explode.
mWhen an old freezer is to be discarded make
sure to:
mDismount the doors in order to prevent chil-
dren from getting trapped inside.
Have the gas from the cooling system with-
drawn before making it to scrap iron.
m Warnings for your safety
Warnings for your safety. Carefully read
these instructions before installing and
using the machine.
mThis freezer is designed to be operated by adults
only. Children should not be allowed to tamper with
the controls or play with the product.
mAny electrical work required to install the applian-
ce should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
mThis appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
mMake sure that the cable is not trapped underneath
the appliance, nor touches the motor.
mRepairs carried out by inexperienced persons may
cause injuries or serious malfunctioning. Refer to
the nearest Authorized Dealer.
mMake sure the rear part of the appliance stands
against a wall as there are working parts which heat
up and should not be of easy access.
mMake sure that there is a continous and adequate
ventilation as a failure to do so may result in dama-
ge to the appliance or deterioration of the food.
mThe appliance should be left for at least 4 hours
after installation before it is turned on ill order to
allow the refrigerant to settle.
mThis product must be serviced only by an AUTHO-
RIZED DEALER, and only GENUINE SPARE
PARTS must be employed.
mBefore cleaning or reparing the appliance, make
sure it is unplugged.
mIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this product in any way.
mThese domestic refrigerators are designed to be used
specifically for the storage and conservation of food.
mDO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrap
off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using a
plastic scraper. (See defrosting instructions).

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Warnings for your safety pag.2
Installation pag. 4
Changing the opening directions
of the doors and Panelling pag. 5
Regulation and Control pag. 6
How to use your
Refrigerator-Freezer pag. 7 - 8
Maintenance of your
Refrigerator-Freezer pag. 9 - 10
Something not working pag. 11 - 12
Normal noises when
functioning pag. 13
Guarantee, Service
and Spare Parts pag. 14
Tecnical Features pag. 15

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Installation
Positioning
 Place the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and
heat sources.
 Maintain recommended ventilation - see Fig. 1.
 Make sure the refrigerator is accurately levelled tur-
ning the adjustable feet in order to avoid vibrations
and noises.
 This is a built in design to be aligned with other fur-
niture
Cleaning the interior
 Do not use alcohol or any cleanig product containing
alcohol because it can damage the cabinet.
 Before using the appliance for the first time wash the
interior whith luke warm water and some neutral
soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product arid then dry thoroughly.
 Do not use detergents or abrasive powders as these
will damage the finish.
 Remove security used for transportation.
Electrical connection
mBefore plugging the appliance make sure that the
voltage and frequency shown on the «Technical
Features» correspond to your home supply.
mIt is essential that the appliance be efficiently
earthed.
For this purpose the supply cable plug incorporates
a special earth contact. If the sockets of your domes-
tic wiring system are not grounded, have the
appliance connected to a separate ground wire in
accordance with existing safety regulations.
«THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES TO
ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY IF THIS SAFETY
RULE IS NOT OBSERVED».
mShould a change of the supply cord be necessary,
remove the lid of the terminal board acting on «E»
and «F» as shown figure 3 in order to gain access to
the terminals. Fig. 3.
Starting  up
 Plug the appliance into the mains.
 Make sure the inner light «H» turns on when ope-
ning the door.
 Turn to intermediate position the knob of the «tem-
perature regulator» «A». Fig. 3
Fig. 2
Fig. 1

Changing the opening direction
of doors and Panelling
If you wish to change the opening side of the doors
proceed as follows:
1... Take off the plinth pressed onto cabinet. (In some
models).
2... Remove the lower hinge taking care for the lower
door not to fall off.
3... Lift the lower door off the central hinge.
4... Remove the central hinge taking care for the upper
door not to fall off and not to lose the plastic
washer.
5... Take the upper door off the upper hinge. Be care-
full not to lose the plastic washer.
6... Unscrew the plastic plugs located on the opposite
side of the central hinge and introduce them in the
holes occupied before by the hinge.
7... Unscrew the axle of the upper hing and screw it
into the hinge on the opposite side. Make sure to fit
in the metal washer for blocking.
8... Place upper door.
For the remaining parts proceed the other way
round.
Once finished make sure that all joints close
perfectly well all around the door and chek that the
internal light turns of when the fridge door closes.
How to panel the door:
If your appliance is provided with metal strips for
panelling and you wish to do so proceed as follows:
1... Remove one of the side strips.
2... Loosen the screws of the remaining strips.
3... Start putting on the panel where you took off the
strip pushing it right up to the end.
4... Replace the strip on this side.
5... Tighten all screws
NOTE:
The panel dimensions must be 2 mm. shorter
than the doors. Maximun thickness of the panel is 4 mm.

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Regulation and Control
Fridge: Fig. 5
Temperature Regulator for
Refrigerator:
«A»
Allows to adjust the temperature inside the refrigerator
according to use and external conditions.
 Pos. 1 = Minimum cold.
 Pos. 5 = Maximum cold.
 Pos l= Motor disconnected.
Green light: «B»
Indicates connection to mains when lighted.
Inside light: (H) Fig. 4
This comes on when you open the refrigerator door and
goes off when you close it.
If you need get the bulb (see «IF SOMETHING FAILS
TO OPERATE» remove the protective cover X, pulling
its clip horizontally.
Fig. 5
Fig. 4

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How to use your
Refrigerator-Freezer
Once normal power is restored:
A) If the freezer is full and the stoppage has been
less than «Time for temperature Rise» indica-
ted for each model in the «Technical Features»
section, then no damage will have been caused
to the food.
B) If the freezer is not full, the cold will be lost
more quickly. If the food has not started to thaw,
then follow the instructions in «A».
C) If the food has begun to thaw, use them up as
quickly as possible, or cook them and refreeze
them.
Refrigerator Compartment:
This compartment is for storing drinks and
fresh food products.
The temperature inside is very evenly distribu-
ted. Make sure food does not touch the back
wall, since behind this surface is where the cold is
generated and food could bee partially frozen.
Also, this can impede the circulation of cold air.
This appliance is provided with an automatic
defrosting system. Consequently you will someti-
mes notice a thin layer of ice or drops of water on
the rear wall.
Freezer Compartment
This freezer, is marked , and is suitable
for freezing fresh foodstuffs and keeping food for
long periods.
Freezing of food
Freezing should take place as quickly as possible, in a
maximum of 24 hours. The procedure for this is as
follows:
1... Set the «Temperature Control» «A» to position
maximum.
 If the freezer was switched off and empty, 3 hours
prior to placing the food to be frozen.
 If the freezer is already operating and contains
frozen food, 24 hours before placing the food to
be frozen.
2... The maximum amount which can be frozen in 24
hours is indicated in the section «Technical
Features».
3... Place the food to be frozen inside the lower com-
partment of the freezer.
You can also use the top shelf.
4... 24 hours after the food in the freezer, the freezing
process can be regarded as complete.
5... Set the «Temperature Control» «A» in a middle
position.
Keeping frozen food
For optimum consevation, the temperature inside the
freezer compartment must be at least -18°C.
This temperature is adjusted automatically.
Check that the «Temperature Control» is in a middle
position. Sometimes it may be necessary (insufficient
ventilation, high roon temperature, frequent opening
and closing of the door) to change the position of the
«Temperature Control».
If the appliance should be accidentally switched off by
a fault or power cut, take the following precautions:
 Keep the doors closed at all times.
 Find out how long the stoppage is expected to last.

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How to use your
Refrigerator-Freezer
Useful Hints
Do not introduce any new food during a freezing
period.
Do not put any newly introduced food for freezing
near to already frozen food.
Wrap the food up properly or place it in hermethic
recipies before introducing it into the freezer.
Do not introduce any hot food into the freezer.
Food and drinks of a strong flavour may pass this on
to others and affect their flavour. Wrap them up ade-
quately or put them into tight closing bags.
Follow the instructions given in the cook books, fre-
ezing books and wrapping utensiles for better con-
servation of food.

Maintenance of your
Refrigerator-Freezer
Fig. 8
Prior to undertaking any maintenance ope-
ration, be sure to unplug the appliance.
Defrosting of the freezer
The inner walls of the freezer become gradually cove-
red with a layer of frost keeping in mind not to open the
door frequently and keeping the food wrapped up in
closed bags.
Whenever the thickness of ice reaches 5 mm. the frost
should be removed. Here to proceed as follows:
1... Remove all food staffand place it in the coolest
possible place.
2Place the Plastic Scraper (supplied with the
appliance) into the existing slot above the plinth.
3Place a bowl under the outlet to collect the water.
4Pull out the drawers and the upper tray.
5Under no circumstances should you try and tear off
the ice formed, wait for it to melt away.
6Once the ice is eliminated and the applience is
clean and dry, remove the plastic scraper and repla-
ce the drawers and the upper tray.
7Plug in the appliance.

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Maintenance of your
Refrigerator-Freezer
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated in the refrigerator.
Clean regularly the water drain opening «G».
Cleaning
 Do not use alcohol or any cleanig product containing
alcohol because it can damage the cabinet.
 Use lukewarm water and neutral soap or bicarbonate
of soda for cleaning the interior and the exterior of
the appliance. Never use detergents nor abrasive
powders.
 Clean the water container above the motor.
 Extract the base pulling it outwards in order to permit
cleaning undermeath the appliance.
Idle periods
During periods when the appliance is not in use take
the following precautions:
 Unplug the appliance.
 Remove all the food.
 Defrost and clean the interior and all accessories.
 Leave the door ajar to permit the air to circulate in
the interior and thus avoid unpleasant smells.
Fig. 9

Something not working
Some functioning problems may be due to causes which can easily be solved before
calling the Network Service. Follow theses instructions:
Problem Cause Solution
A) LAMP
AND INDICATORS
1. Green lamp does  Appliance not connected.  Plug it in.
not come on  No power at mains socket.  Check the domestic
(If available) automatic cut out.
2. The red light does not  Freezer is not properly closed.  Close the door. The light will
come off (if availabel) come off after a few hours.
 Freezer door has been  This is normal. The light will
open for too long. come off after a few hours.
 The «Temperature Regulator of  This is normal. The light will
the Freezer» has been recently come off after a few hours.
moved to a colder position.
 Food has been put into  This is normal. The light will
the freezer. come off after a few hours.
 The layer of ice in the  Remove it according to
freezer is too thick. instructions.
3. Inner light (Refrigerator  Appliance unplugged.  Plug the appliance into mains.
compartment) does not  No power at mains socket.  Chek the domestic
come on («H» Fig. 4). instalación doméstica. automatic cutout.
 Bulb loose or burnt out.  Tighteen or substitute it fo
another of same rating.
B) PERFORMANCE
1. The freezer or the refrigerator  The appropiate «Temperature  Change to another position.
do not cool. Regulator» is in position «l».
2. The freezer or the refrigerator  Door not properly closed.  Close well.
do not cool enough.  The door has been opened  Avoid frecuent opening.
frecuently.
 Inadequate position of  Change position to a cooler one.
«Temperature Regulator».
 Food has been introduced  The appliance will get back
recently in large quantities. to normal, wait.