Electrolux ERC33220W User manual

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Refrigerator
ERC33220W
ERC37220W

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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Control panel 4
First use 4
Daily use 5
Helpful hints and tips 6
Care and cleaning 7
What to do if… 8
Technical data 10
Installation 10
Environmental concerns 12
Subject to change without notice
SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and acci-
dents, it is important to ensure that all peo-
ple using the appliance are thoroughly fa-
miliar with its operation and safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is moved
or sold, so that everyone using it through its
life will be properly informed on appliance
use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the
precautions of these user's instructions as
the manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appli-
ance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from chil-
dren. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull
the plug out of the socket, cut the con-
nection cable (as close to the appliance
as you can) and remove the door to pre-
vent playing children to suffer electric
shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance
having a spring lock (latch) on the door or
lid, be sure to make that spring lock un-
usable before you discard the old appli-
ance. This will prevent it from becoming a
death trap for a child.
General safety
Caution! Keep ventilation openings
clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal
household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside of re-
frigerating appliances, unless they are ap-
proved for this purpose by the manufac-
turer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-
tained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a natural gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility, which is
nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of
the appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit be-
come damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become
damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of igni-
tion
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify this product in any way. Any
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damage to the cord may cause a short-
circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Warning! Any electrical component
(power cord, plug, compressor) must
be replaced by a certified service agent
or qualified service personnel to avoid
hazard.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of
the appliance. A squashed or dam-
aged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the
mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover1) of interior
lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abra-
sions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli-
ance to direct sunlight.
•Bulb lamps2) used in this appliance are
special purpose lamps selected for
household appliances use only. They are
not suitable for household room illumina-
tion.
Daily use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may ex-
plode.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-
ommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appli-
ance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal
objects.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrig-
erator for defrosted water. If necessary,
clean the drain. If the drain is blocked,
water will collect in the bottom of the ap-
pliance.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection
carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the
appliance if it is damaged. Report possi-
ble damages immediately to the place
you bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be
around the appliance, lacking this leads
to overheating. To achieve sufficient ven-
tilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the prod-
uct should be against a wall to avoid
touching or catching warm parts (com-
pressor, condenser) to prevent possible
burn.
• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessi-
ble after the installation of the appliance.
•Connect to potable water supply only. 3)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the
servicing of the appliance should be car-
ried out by a qualified electrician or com-
petent person.
• This product must be serviced by an au-
thorized Service Centre, and only genu-
ine spare parts must be used.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.
2) If the lamp is foreseen.
3) If a water connection is foreseen.
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Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer,
in either its refrigerant circuit or insula-
tion materials. The appliance shall not
be discarded together with the urban
refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam
contains flammable gases: the appli-
ance shall be disposed according to
the applicable regulations to obtain
from your local authorities. Avoid dam-
aging the cooling unit, especially at the
rear near the heat exchanger. The ma-
terials used on this appliance marked
by the symbol are recyclable.
CONTROL PANEL
1Fridge temperature regulator
2Fridge OFF position
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Fridge Temperature regulator
clockwise to a medium setting.
Switching off the fridge
To turn off the Fridge, turn the Fridge tem-
perature regulator to the OFF position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as fol-
lows:
• turn the Temperature regulator counter
clockwise to obtain warmer storage tem-
perature.
• turn the Temperature regulator clockwise
to obtain colder storage temperature.
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable.
The exact setting should be chosen keep-
ing in mind that the temperature inside the
appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
Important! If the ambient temperature is
high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the
appliance is set to the lowest temperatures,
it may run continuously causing frost to
form on the rear wall. In this case the
Temperature regulator must be set to a
higher temperature to allow automatic
defrosting and therefore reduced energy
consumption.
FIRST USE
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time,
wash the interior and all internal accesso-
ries with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abra-
sive powders, as these will damage the fin-
ish.
Check that the drain hose at the rear of the
cabinet discharges into the drip tray.
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DAILY USE
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of shelves support so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.
Some shelves must be lifted up by the rear
edge to enable them to be removed.
Important! Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer to ensure
correct air circulation.
Vegetable Drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and
vegetables.
Some models have a separator inside the
drawer that can be placed in different posi-
tions to allow for the subdivision best suited
to personal needs.
All parts inside the drawer can be removed
for cleaning purposes.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of vari-
ous sizes, the door shelves can be placed
at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as fol-
lows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the
arrows until it comes free, then reposition
as required.
Important! Do not move the big lower door
shelf to ensure correct air circulation.
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HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the Temperature Regulator is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run continu-
ously, causing frost or ice on the evapo-
rator. If this happens, set the Tempera-
ture Regulator toward warmer settings to
allow automatic defrosting and so a sav-
ing in electricity consumption.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating
liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it
has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate
freely around it
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags
and place on the glass shelf above the veg-
etable drawer.
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 thor-
oughly cleaned and placed in the special
drawer(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed
in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude
as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: 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 refrigera-
tor.
Hints for temperature inside the fridge
• A suitable temperature inside the fridge is
approx. +5° C. It is normal with higher
temperature in the top of the fridge and
lower temperature in the lower part. If the
temperature regulator is set to a cold
temperature, the ambient temperature is
high or if the fridge is fully loaded the
compressor will run for a longer time.
This results in colder temperature in the
lower part of the fridge due to the cold air
that falls down. It may result in that food
with high water content start to freeze. If
too cold, change to a higher temperature
setting.
Important! Do not place any shelves
towards the water drain hole. This can
result in too cold temperatures.
• If you want to check the temperature of
food stored in the refrigerator, place a
glass of water centrally in the cabinet,
and put a proper thermometer with an
accuracy of +/– 1 °C into it. After 6 hours
the temperature can be monitored. The
measuring shall be performed under
steady-stated conditions (without chang-
ing the load).
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CARE AND CLEANING
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance
operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in its cooling unit; maintenance and re-
charging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as this will
damage the surface and leave a strong
odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance
with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This op-
eration will improve the performance of the
appliance and save energy consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage the
cooling system.
Important! When moving the cabinet, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage
the plastics used in this appliance. For this
reason use a soft cloth rinsed in warm wa-
ter and neutral soap emulsion for cleaning
external surfaces.
Important! Do not use detergents or
abrasive paste as these will damage the
paint, or stainless steel anti finger print
coating.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to
the mains supply.
Cleaning the ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed for
washing.
Make sure the door is open and then:
1. Loosen the upper edge of the grille by
pulling outward/downward.
2. Pull the grille straight out to completely
remove it.
3. Vacuum clean under the cabinet.
Defrosting the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops,
during normal use. The defrost water drains
out through a drain hole into a special con-
tainer at the back of the appliance, over the
motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the de-
frost water drain hole in the middle of the
refrigerator compartment channel to pre-
vent the water overflowing and dripping on-
to the food inside.
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Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. disconnect the appliance from electricity
supply
2. remove all food
3. defrost and clean the appliance and all
accessories
4. leave the door/doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
Important! If the cabinet will be kept on,
ask somebody to check it once in a while to
prevent the food inside from spoiling in
case of a power failure.
WHAT TO DO IF…
During operation of the appliance some
smaller but annoying trouble can often oc-
cur, which does not require calling a techni-
cian out. In the following chart information is
given about them to avoid unnecessary
charges on service.
Important! The operation of the appliance
goes with certain sounds (compressor and
circulating sound). This not means a
trouble, but a normal operation.
Important! The appliance operates
discontinuously, so the stopping of
compressor does not mean being no
current. That is why you must not touch the
electrical parts of the appliance before
breaking the circuit.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported
properly.
Check if the appliance stands sta-
ble (all feet and wheels should be
on the floor). Refer to "Levelling".
The compressor runs
continuously.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
Set a warmer temperature.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too
frequently.
Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.
The food temperature is too
high.
Let the food temperature de-
crease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
The room temperature is too
high.
Decrease the room temperature.
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.
During the automatic defrosting
process, frost defrosts on the
rear plate.
This is correct.
Water flows inside the
refrigerator.
The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
Food prevent that water flows
into the water collector.
Make sure that food do not touch
the rear plate.
Water flows on the
ground.
The melting water outlet does
not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.
Attach the melting water outlet to
the evaporative tray.
There is too much frost
and ice.
Food are not wrapped properly. Wrap the food better.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
Set a warmer temperature.
The temperature in the
appliance is too cold.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
Set a warmer temperature.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The temperature in the
appliance is too warm.
The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.
Set a colder temperature.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The food temperature is too
warm.
Let the food temperature de-
crease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
The temperature in the
refrigeration is too warm.
There is no cold air circulation in
the appliance.
Make sure that there is cold air
circulation in the appliance.
Large quantities of food to be
cooled were put in at the same
time.
Insert smaller quantities of food to
be cooled at the same time.
The appliance does not
operate.
The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not connected
to the mains socket correctly.
Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
The appliance has no power.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
Connect a another electrical ap-
pliance to the mains socket.
Check fuse. Contact a qualified
electrician.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
Door interferes with ven-
tilation grill.
The appliance is not levelled. Refer to "Levelling".
Misaligned door. The appliance is not levelled. Refer to "Levelling".
As much as the advice does not lead to result, call the nearest brand-mark service.
Replacing the lamp
1. Disconnect the appliance from the pow-
er socket.
2. Fold the lamp cover backward by loos-
en the front edge.
3. Replace the bulb with one of the same
power and specifically designed for
household appliances (the maximum
power is shown on the light diffuser) and
with E14 socket type.
4. Reconnect the appliance. Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to
"Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
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TECHNICAL DATA
ERC33220W ERC37220W
Dimension
Height 1550 mm 1750 mm
Width 595 mm 595 mm
Depth 623 mm 623 mm
Voltage 230 V 230 V
Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz
The technical information are situated in the
rating plate on the internal left side of the
appliance and in the energy label.
INSTALLATION
Read the "Safety Information" carefully
for your safety and correct operation of
the appliance before installing the
appliance.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the
ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate class indicated on the rating plate of
the appliance:
Climate
class
Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C
Location
To ensure best performance, if the appli-
ance is positioned below an overhanging
wall unit, the minimum distance between
the top of the cabinet and the wall unit
must be at least 40 mm . Ideally, however,
the appliance should not be positioned be-
low overhanging wall units.
The ventilation space can be:
• directly above the appliance
• behind and above the top cupboard.
In this case, the space behind the top
cupboard must be at least 50 mm deep.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage
and frequency shown on the rating plate
correspond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power
supply cable plug is provided with a contact
for this purpose. If the domestic power sup-
ply socket is not earthed, connect the appli-
ance to a separate earth in compliance with
current regulations, consulting a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility
if the above safety precautions are not ob-
served.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Di-
rectives.
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Removing the transport support
Your appliance is equipped with transport
support to secure the door during transpor-
tation.
To remove them do these steps:
1. Open the door.
2. Remove the transport support from the
door sides.
3. Remove the transport support from the
lower hinge (some models).
Important! Some models are fitted with a
silencing pad under the cabinet. Do not
remove this pad.
Removing the shelf holders
Your appliance is equipped with shelf re-
tainers that make it possible to secure the
shelves during transportation.
To remove them proceed as follows:
1. Move the shelf holders in the direction of
the arrow (A).
2. Lift up the shelves in the rear edge (B)
and push it forward until it is freed (C).
3. Remove the retainers.
Rear spacers
Install the spacers provided within the ac-
cessory bag as shown in the figure.
Install the adhesive spacers on the back
side of the appliance.
Levelling
When placing the appliance ensure that it
stands level. If necessary adjust the feet us-
ing the adjustment spanner supplied.
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Door reversibility
To change the opening direction of the
door, do these steps:
1. Remove the plug from the power sock-
et.
2. Remove the ventilation grille. Remove
the filling and install it on the opposite
side of the grille.
3. Lay down the appliance back side down
on a wooden support.
4. Unscrew the upper hinge (a1) and the
cover washer (a2) and install this on the
opposite side.
5. Unscrew the lower hinge. Change the
position of the pin and buffert. Screw
the lower hinge on the opposite side.
6. Tighten the pin with the adjustment
spanner supplied.
7. Raise the appliance and install the venti-
lation grille.
8. Unscrew the handle. On the opposite
side remove the hole covers by driving a
3-4 mm drift or drill into them. Install the
handle.
Install the hole covers provided within
the accessory bag.
9. Put the cabinet in position.
Warning! Reposition, level the
appliance, wait for at least four hours
and then connect it to the power
socket.
Do a final check to make sure that:
• All screws are tightened.
• The magnetic seal adheres to the cabi-
net.
• The door opens and closes correctly.
Warning! 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.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local council, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
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