Electrolux ERE34400W User manual

instruction book
gebrauchsanweisung
instrucciones de uso
instruçõnes de uso
fridge
kühlgeräte
congelador
congelador
ERE34400W, ERE34400X

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Welcome to the world of Electrolux
Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer
a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find
some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study
this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine.
We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering
Ease-of-Mind. Good luck!

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The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and
information on how to avoid damaging the appliance
General information and tips
Environmental information
Scrapping old cabinets
T
he symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable 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 city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

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Safety instructions
Your new fridge may have other
functions compared to your previous
one.
Carefully read these instructions to
learn how the appliance works and
how to care for it. Keep the instruction
booklet. It will come in handy if you
later sell the cabinet or give it to
somebody else.
These warnings are provided in the
interests of your safety. Ensure that
you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your
safety is of paramount importance. If
you are unsure about any of the
meanings or warnings contact the
Customer Care Department.
For the User
· The refrigerator is intended for the
storage of foodstuffs and for the
production of ice for normal household
consumption in accordance with these
instructions.
· Do not keep explosive gases or
liquids in the refrigerator or freezer
compartment. They may explode and
cause injury and material damage.
· Do not let sharp objects come into
contact with the refrigerating system
on the back of and inside the cabinet.
If the refrigerating system is punctured,
the cabinet will be damaged and
foodstuff inside may spoil.
· Do not keep carbonised drinks or
bottles in the freezer compartment.
The glass bottles may break.
· The cabinet is heavy. The edges
and projecting parts of the cabinet
may be sharp. Be careful when moving
the cabinet and always use gloves.
Child Safety
· Pay attention so that small children
do not gain access to the operating
controls or the inside of the cabinet.

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Contents
Welcome to the world of Electrolux 3.
Scrapping old cabinets 4...........
Safety instructions 5............
USE 7..........................
Control Panel 7...................
DISPLAY 8.......................
Functions Menu 8.................
Select /Switch off /Switch on 8......
Temperature selection 8............
Switching off 9....................
Ambient Temperature Function 9.....
Child lock Function 9..............
Shopping Function 9...............
Eco mode Function 9..............
Chill Mode Function 10.............
Use of the fridge compartment 10....
Temperature selection 10...........
Holiday Function "H" 10............
Door open acoustic alarm 10........
Cabinet interior 11.................
HINT and TIPS 12.................
Saving energy 12..................
Food Storage 13..................
Protect the environment 13.........
MAINTENANCE and CLEANING 13..
Removing the ventilation grille 13....
Defrosting the fridge 14.............
To change the liamp 14.............
Change of carbon filter 14..........
Whentheapplianceis
not in use 15..................
SOMETHING NOT WORKING 15....
Technical specification 16..........
INSTALLATION 17.................
Unpacking 17.....................
Remove the transport supports 17...
Cleaning 17......................
Electrical cord 18..................
Installation of carbon filter 18........
Installing the cabinet 18............
Door Reversal 20..................
Electrical connection 21............
Guarantee/Customer Service 22.....
EUROPEAN GUARANTEE 24.......
www.electrolux.com 25.............

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USE
Position and clean the cabinet as
explained in the section "Installation".
Check that the drain hose at the rear
of the cabinet discharges into the drip
tray.
Beforeinsertingthepower plugintothe
e
outlet and switching on the cabinet for
the first time, leave it standing upright
for about 4 hours. Otherwise the
compressormay sustain damage. This
time will allow the oil sufficient time to
return to the compressor.
Control Panel
AE
D
C
B
A - Appliance button ON/OFF
B - Temperature regulation button
C - Temperature and function indicator
D - Function button
E - Confirmation button

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DISPLAY
Door open acoustic alarm
indicator
If on the temperature indicated is
the ambient temperature
Positive or negative
T
emperature
indicator
Temperature indicator
If on the function child lock is on
If on the shopping function is on
If on the Chill mode function is on
If on the Eco mode function is on
First switch on
After plugging the plug into the power
outlet, if the display is not illuminated,
press key (A), appliance on.
For a correct storage of the food select
the Eco mode function that guarantee
the following temperature is set:
+5°C in the fridge
· To select a different temperature
see "Temperature regulation".
Important
If the door remains ajar for some
minutes, the internal lighting will turn
off electronically; after this, the lighting
function will be reset by closing and
opening the door itself.
Functions Menu
By activating the key D the functions
menu is operating. Each function
could be confirmed by pressing button
E. If there is no confirmation after
some seconds the display will go out
from the menu and return in normal
condi-tion.
The following functions are indicated:
Ambient Temperature
Child lock function
Shopping function
Eco mode function
Chill mode function (or timer function)
Select /Switch off /Switch on
Temperature selection
The temperature may be regulated by
pressing the key (B) to set the desired
temperature.
By pressing the key (B) the current
temperature setting flashes on the
indicator. To confirm the choice of the
temperature press the key (E).
You will hear the buzzer for few
seconds and the indicator displays the
newly selected temperature for a few

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seconds, then shows again the inside
compartment temperature.
The newly selected-temperature must
be reached after 24 hours.
After a long period out of use it is not
necessary to set again the temperature
because it remains stored.
Attention!
During the stability period by the first
starting the temperature displayed can
not correspond to the setting tempe-
rature. During this time it is possible
that the temperature displayed is
different than the setting temperature.
Switching off
The appliance is shut off by pressing
key (A) for more than 1 second. After
this, a countdown of the temperature
from -3 -2 -1 will be shown.
Ambient Temperature Function
The ambient temperature function is
activated by pressing key D (several
times if necessary) until the corres-
ponding icon appears .
In this condition the selected tempera-
ture is the ambient temperature.
You must confirm the choice by
pressing key E within few seconds.
You will hear the buzzer and the icon
remains lighted.
It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon will flash and then
key E.
Child lock Function
The child lock function is activated by
pressing key D (several times if
necessary) until the corresponding icon
appears .
You must confirm the choice by pres-
sing key E within few seconds. You will
hear the buzzer and the icon remains
lighted.
In this condition any possible operation
through the keys does not cause any
change as long as this function is
activated.
It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon will flash and then
key E.
Shopping Function
If you need to insert a large amount of
warm food, for example after doing the
grocery shopping, we suggest activat-
ing the Shopping function to chill the
products more rapidly and to avoid
warming the other food which is alĆ
ready in the refrigerator.
The shopping function is activated by
pressing key D (several times if neces-
sary) until the corresponding icon
appears You must confirm the
choice by pressing key E within few
seconds. You will hear the buzzer and
the icon remains lighted.
The shopping function shuts off auto-
matically after approximately 6 hours.
It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon will flash and then
key E.
Eco mode Function
The Eco mode function is activated by
pressing key D (several times if neces-
sary) until the corresponding icon
appears . You must confirm the
choice by pressing key E within few
seconds. You will hear the buzzer and
the icon remains lighted.

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In this condition the chosen tempera-
tures are automatically set (+ 5°C and
- 18°C), in the best conditions for
storing food.
It is possible to de-activate the function
at any time by changing the selected
temperature in one of the compart-
ment.
It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon will flash and then
key E.
Chill Mode Function
This function has two usage areas.
One area in connection with cans /
bottles being quickly chilled on the
quick chill shelf, and the other in con-
nection with large amounts of food at
room temperature being placed on the
shelf.
The function is activated by pressing
key D (several times if necessary) until
the corresponding icon appears
You must confirm the choice by pres-
sing key E within few seconds. You will
hear the buzzer and the icon remains
lighted. The Quick Chill function shuts
off auto-matically after approximately 6
hours.
It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon will flash and then
key E.
Use of the fridge compartment
Temperature selection
The temperature of this compartment
may be regulated between +2°C and
+8°C.
During normal functioning the indicator
shows the temperature inside the
fridge.
Attention!
Difference between the temperature
displayed and temperature setting is
normal. Especially when:
- a new setting has recently been
selected
- the door has been left open for a
long time
- warm food has been placed in the
compartment.
Holiday Function "H"
The holiday function sets the tempera-
ture at + 15°C.
This function allows you to keep the
refrigerator shut and empty during a
long holiday period ( e. g. the summer
holidays) without the formation of a
bad smell.
1. To turn on the holiday function
operate as per modify the selected
temperature. The temperature indicaĆ
tor can modify the displayed temperaĆ
ture up to + 8 °C, 1 °at a time. + 2 °C
will be followed by the letter "H ".
Press key E toconfirm.
Now the refrigerator is in the "holiday
"function in the energy-saving mode.
Attention!
The fridge compartment must be
empty with holiday function on.

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Door open acoustic alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound when the
door is left open for around 5 minutes.
The door open alarm conditions are
indicated by:
- flashing of the icon ;
- sounding of buzzer.
Press the key (E) to stop the acoustic
alarm.
When normal conditions are restored
(door closed):
- the acoustic alarm will stop.
Carbon filter's function:
The built-in carbon filter means that
strong smelling groceries can be
placed near other groceries without
affecting their taste or aroma.
Cabinet interior
The shelves and door compartments
are removable and can easily be
re-arranged.
Certain shelves must be lifted up by
the rear edge to enable them to be
removed.
The lower door compartment and the
glass shelf above the vegetable drawer
must not be moved. They are required
for proper air circulation inside the
cabinet.
Shelves with a raised edge should be
placed with the raised edge facing the
rear wall of the cabinet.
The vegetable drawer has a ventilation
edging to increase the circulation of air
and reduce the risk of condensation.
The vegetable drawer has two
moveable partitions with five different
choices in order to separate different
vegetables.

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Quick chill shelf:
The lower Quick chill shelf can be
placed in one of the upper grooves. To
maintain the best performance the
shelf should be placed in the second
groove from the top.
Bottle- and can holder
Thesideofthebottleandcanholderis
moveable to enable a more flexible
placement of cans and bottles in front
of the grid. To allow the holder to be
moved easier, when moving sideways,
press the shelf backwards.
During chilling of cans or bottles the
article should be centrally placed in
front of the grid to obtain the best
chilling effect.
The bottle support can be pulled out
when chilling larger bottles.
For a description of this functions start
and stop, see under heading Quick
Chill.
Dismantling of the bottle- and
can holder.
Take out the Quick Chill shelf with
holder from the cabinet.
To loosen the holder from the shelf,
bend the hooks/brackets that surround
the backside of the shelf.
HINT and TIPS
Saving energy
· Pay careful attention to where the
cabinet is placed. See the section
"Installation". When installed correctly,
the cabinet will consume less energy.
· 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.
· Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This
will ensure safer defrosting of foods
and reduce the work of the
refrigeration unit
· It is advisable to periodically clean the
refrigeration system at the back of the
appliance with a duster or vacuum
cleaner.
· Always leave warm food to cool
down to room temperature before
placing in the fridge.
· Make sure the door gasket is
complete and always clean.

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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.
Remove suspect food from you
refrigerator and clean, refer to cleaning
and maintenance.
Protect the environment
· Hand over the cabinet packaging
and discarded fridges and freezers to a
recycling station. Contact your local
council or Environmental Health office
for more information.
· Keep foodstuff in re-usable
containers. Cut down on disposable
material as much as possible.
· When cleaning the cabinet, use a
mild washing-up detergent.
· Follow the advice in the section
"Saving energy"
· The door gasket and coolant used in
this cabinet will not harm the ozone
layer.
· All parts in the packaging can be
recycled.
· The cabinet has been designed for
easy dismantling and subsequent
recycling.
MAINTENANCE and CLEANING
Removing the ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed,
e.g. to wash the grille.
Make sure the door is open when
removing the ventilation grille. Unsnap
the upper edge of the grille by pulling
outward/downward. Then pull the grille
straight out to completely remove it.
Cleaning
Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.
Internal Cleaning
Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
Clean the inside and accessories with
warm water and bicarbonate of soda
(5ml to 0,5 litre water) Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
External Cleaning
Use water/neutral soap emulsion for
cleaning the surface of stainless steel,
anti-finger-print coated. Absolutely not
touseabrasivepaste.

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Wash the outer cabinet with warm
soapy water. Remove the ventilation
grille (see the section "Removing the
ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean
under the cabinet. 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.
When moving the cabinet, lift it by the
f
avoid scratching the floor.
Defrosting the fridge
The fridge is defrosted automatically
every time the compressor stops. Frost
formation can be prevented by:
· not putting warm foodstuff inside
the cabinet.
· avoiding frequently opening the
door or keeping it open too long.
To change the lamp
Disassemble the lamp by using a
screwdriver in the recess on the lamp
insert.
Assemble a new lamp by guiding it
into a centred position and press until
it snaps.
Use a halogen bulb of the same type,
maximum rating of 20 W.
Change of carbon filter
To maintain the best performance the
carbon filter should be changed once
a year with normal usage.
New carbon filters can be purchased
from your local dealer. The filter is
placed behindthegrill andcan be
reached byopeningthecover.Thecover
can be opened by simultaneously
pressing the lever on the right of grill (1)
and turning the cover outward (2). The
carbon filter is then pulled out of its
slot (3).
The new carbon filter is placed in the
existing slot - The filter should be
handled carefully so fragments don't
loosen from the surface.
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When the appliance is not in use
Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
Empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar to prevent
unpleasant smells.
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.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following point:
Problem Possible cause / Remedy
”” is displayed in the
temperature display.
An error has occurred in measuring the
temperature. Call your service representative.
(The cooling system will continue to keep
food products cold, but temperature
adjustment will not be possible.)
It is too cold inside the
refrigerator.
Set a warmer temperature.
It is too warm inside the
refrigerator.
Set a lower temperature.
Put food products in the right place inside the
refrigerator. See the chapter "Temperature
inside the refrigerator".
Distribute the food products to allow cold air
to circulate around them.
Make sure that the door is completely closed
and that the insulating strip is complete and
clean.
Water comes out on the floor. Place the drain hose at the back of the
cabinet above the drain bowl. See the
chapter "Before using the cabinet the first
time".
The compressor operates
continuously.
Set a warmer temperature.
Make sure that the door is completely closed
and that the insulating strip is complete and
clean.

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The cabinet does not operate
at all. Cooling or interior light
does not operate. No indicator
lamps light.
Power does not reach the cabinet. (Try
connecting another electrical device to the
power outlet.)
The cabinet is not switched on.
Thefusehasblown.
The power plug is not properly connected.
Sound level in cabinet is too
high.
The refrigerating system will always produce
some sounds. A pulsing sound is heard when
coolant is pumped inside the cooling pipes.
A ticking sound from the thermostat can be
heard when the compressor switches on and
off. The sound level varies depending on the
operation of the cabinet.
If you feel the sound level is incorrect:
Make sure the pipes at the back of the
cabinet not touch each other. Carefully bend
them if they do.
If the cushion spacers (between the cabinet
wall and pipes) come loose, put them back in
place again.
Carefully follow the instructions in the chapter
"Installing the cabinet".
If after above checksthere is still a fault call your local Service Force Centre.
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.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.
Technical specification
Model ERE34400W/ERE34400X
Net capacity Refrigerator l 335
Energy consumption kWh/y 175
Dimension mm
Height 1800
Width 595
Depth 623

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INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good condition and free of any
transport damage. Notify the dealer immediately of any damage. Hand the
packaging over for recycling. For more information, contact your local city office
or the dealer.
Do not allow children to play with the
packaging. The plastic film can cause
suffocation.
Remove the transport supports
Removethetapeandthetransport
supports from
· the door sides
· inside the door hinges
·theshelves
Remove the transport support on the
glass shelf by pushing the support
forwardalongtheedgeoftheshelf
until it stops. Take hold of the rear
edge of the glass shelf and pull the
shelf and transport support forward
until the shelf tilts and the transport
support can be removed. Some
models are fitted with a silencing pad
under the cabinet. Do not remove this
pad.
Installation of distance
Assemble the attached distance on
the back side of the panel according to
the illustration.
Cleaning
Wash the inside of the cabinet using
lukewarm water, a mild washing-up
detergentandasoftcloth.

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Electrical cord
Do not remove the power cord by
pulling on its lead, particulary when the
product is being pulled out of its niche.
· Damage to the cord may cause a
short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
· In the event of damage to the
appliance's main cable, only an
authorised service company
recommended by the manufacturer or
a similarly qualified person may adjust
it in order to avoid shock hazard for the
user.
Installation of carbon filter
On delivery the carbon filter is placed
in a plastic bag to secure the length of
life of the carbon filter. The filter should
be placed behind the grill before the
cabinet is turned on.
The cover can be opened by
simultaneously pressing the lever on
the right of grill (1) and turning the
cover outward (2). The carbon filter is
then mounted in the slot found in the
back of the cover.
The filter should be handled carefully
so fragments don't loosen from the
surface.
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Installing the cabinet
When two appliances are placed
beside each other, the distances
enclosed in the plastic wrapping
should be glued between the
appliances. As shown in the
illustration.
Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by back of the
product.
· A damaged power plug may
overheat and cause a fire.
Do not place heavy articles or the
product itself on the power cord.
· there is a risk of a short circuit and
fire.
If the power plug socket is loose, do not
insert the power plug.
· there is a risk of electric shock or fire.

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To obtain the best performance from the
cabinet, ensure:
· the cabinet is placed in a dry, cool
place and is not exposed to direct
sunlight.
· the cabinet is not placed close to a
source of heat, e.g. a cooker or
dishwasher.
· the cabinet is level. The cabinet
should not lean against any wall. If
necessary adjust the feet using the
adjustment spanner supplied.
· there is good air circulation around
the cabinet and that the air channels
below and behind the cabinet are not
blocked. The ventilation space above
the cabinet must be at least 4 cm.
The ventilation space can either be
a) directly above the cabinet, or
b) behind and above the top cupboard.
In this case, the space behind the
cupboard must be at least 50 mm deep.
50mm
a
)
b
)
Cabinet is placed at a location whose
ambient temperature corresponds to
the climate classification*, for which
the appliance is designed.
* See on the rating plate on the inside
of the appliance.
The following table shows which
ambient temperature is correct for
each climate classification.
Climate
classifi-
cation
for an ambient
temperature of
+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+18°C to +38°C
+18°C to +43°C
SN
N
ST
T
If the cabinet is placed in a corner and
the side with the hinges facing the
wall, the distance between the wall
and the cabinet must be at least 230
mm to allow the door to open enough
so that the shelves can be removed.
Check that the drain hose at the rear
of the cabinet discharges into the drip
tray.
The power plug must be accessible
after installation of the cabinet.

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Door Reversal
1. Close the cabinet and remove the
plug from the electrical socket.
2. Remove the ventilation grille. There
is a part on the grille that can be
removed. Remove and reposition it on
the other side.
3. Put the cabinet on a wooden board
when it is laid down. Later, when
raising the cabinet, it will be easier to
grip under the cabinet thanks to the
board.
4. Remove the front cover
Unscrew the three screws on the
backside of the front cover
5. Remove the little plastic cover on
the backside of the front cover. Use
the one supplied in the plastic bag on
the opposite side.
Unscrew the hinge pin
Remove the door
6. Unscrew the door stopper screw
Remove the door stopper
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