Electrolux ERN 2431 User manual

fridge - freezer
INSTRUCTION BOOK
2223 316-21
ERN 2431
GB
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS OPERATIONS EUROPE

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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the
new owner can be ac uainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
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 unusable before you discard the old
appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety.You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.
General Safety
• This appliance is designed t be perated by
adults. Children sh uld n t be all wed t tamper
with the c ntr ls r play with the pr duct.
• It is danger us t alter the specificati ns r
m dify this pr duct in any way.
• Bef re any cleaning r maintenance w rk is carried
ut, be sure t switch ff and unplug the appliance.
• This appliance is heavy. Care sh uld be taken
when m ving it
• Ice l llies can cause fr st burns if c nsumed
straight fr m the appliance.
• Take utmost care when handling your
appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with conse uent possible
fluid leakages.
• The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or gas cookers.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.
• There must be ade uate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
• For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances.
Service/Repair
• Any electrical w rk required t install this
appliance sh uld be carried ut by a qualified
electrician r c mpetent pers n
• This pr duct sh uld be serviced by an auth rized
Service Centre, and nly genuine spare parts
sh uld be used.
• Under n circumstances sh uld y u attempt t
repair the appliance y urself. Repairs carried ut
by inexperienced pers ns may cause injury r
m re seri us malfuncti ning. Refer t y ur l cal
Service Centre, and always insist n genuine
spare parts.
• This appliance c ntains hydr carb ns in its
c ling unit; maintenance and recharging must
theref re nly be carried ut by auth rized
technicians.
Use
• The d mestic refrigerat rs and freezers are
designed t be used specifically f r the st rage
f edible f dstuffs nly.
• Best perf rmance is btained with ambient
temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class T);
+18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C
(class N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN). The
class f y ur appliance is sh wn n its rating
plate.
Warning: when the ambient temperature is n t
included within the range indicated f r the class
f this appliance, the f ll wing instructi ns must
be bserved: when the ambient temperature
dr ps bel w the minimum level, the st rage
temperature in the freezer c mpartment cann t
be guaranteed; theref re it is advisable t use the
f d st red as s n as p ssible.
• Fr zen f d must n t be re-fr zen nce it has
been thawed ut.
• Manufacturers’ st rage rec mmendati ns sh uld
be strictly adhered t . Refer t relevant
instructi ns.
• The inner lining f the appliance c nsists f
channels thr ugh which the refrigerant passes. If
these sh uld be punctured this w uld damage the
appliance bey nd repair and cause f d l ss. DO
NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS t scrape ff
fr st r ice. Fr st may be rem ved by using the
scraper pr vided. Under n circumstances sh uld
s lid ice be f rced ff the liner. S lid ice sh uld be
all wed t thaw when defr sting the appliance.
• D n t place carb nated r fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure n the c ntainer,
which may cause it t expl de, resulting in
damage t the appliance. D n t use a
mechanical device r any artificial means t
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CONTENTS
Warnings 2
Use 4
Cleaning the interi r 4
Operati n 4
Temperature regulati n 4
Fresh f d refrigerati n 4
Freezing fresh f d 5
St rage f fr zen f d 5
Thawing 5
Ice-cube pr ducti n 5
M vable shelves 6
P siti ning the d r shelves 6
Hints 7
hints f r refrigerati n 7
Hints f r freezing 7
Hints f r st rage f fr zen f d 7
Maintenance 8
Peri dic cleaning 8
Peri ds f n perati n 8
Interi r light 8
Defr sting 8
Customer service and spare parts 9
Technical information 9
Installation 10
L cati n 10
Shelf h lders 10
Electrical c nnecti n 10
Changing the pening directi n f the d rs 11
Instructi ns f r t tally built-in 11
speed up the thawing pr cess ther than th se
rec mmended by the manufacturer. Never use
metal bjects f r cleaning y ur appliance as it
may get damaged.
Installation
• During n rmal perati n, the c ndenser and
c mpress r at the back f the appliance heat up
c nsiderably. F r safety reas ns, minimum
ventilati n must be as sh wn in the instructi ns.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
• Care must be taken t ensure that the appliance
d es n t stand n the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply c rd is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special c rd r assembly availa-
ble fr m the manufacturer r its service agent.
• If the appliance is transp rted h riz ntally, it is
p ssible that the il c ntained in the c mpress r
fl ws in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable t
wait at least tw h urs bef re c nnecting the
appliance t all w the il t fl w back in the
c mpress r.
• There are w rking parts in this pr duct which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilati n as a failure t d this will result in
c mp nent failure and p ssible f d l ss. See
installati n instructi ns.
• Parts which heat up sh uld n t be exp sed.
Wherever p ssible the back f the pr duct sh uld
be against a wall.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging
the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the
heat exchanger. Information on your local
disposal sites may be obtained from municipal
authorities. The materials used on this appliance
marked by the symbol are recyclable.
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After having reversed the opening direction of
the doors check that all the screws are properly
tightened and that the magnetic seal adheres to
the cabinet. 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 or accelerate this process by
heating up the part involved with a normal
hairdrier.
Fix c ver (Hd) n guide (Hb) until it clips int place.
PR167/1
Hd
Hb

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Cleaning the interior
Bef re using the appliance f r the first time, wash
the interi r and all internal access ries with luke-
warm water and s me neutral s ap s as t rem ve
the typical smell f a brand-new pr duct, then dry
th r ughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive
powders, as these will damage the finish.
Operation
Insert the plug int the wall s cket.
Open the refrigerat r d r and turn the therm stat
kn b, cl ckwise, bey nd the «O» (STOP) p siti n.
The appliance will start t perate.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is aut matically regulated and can
be increased t achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by r tating the therm stat kn b t ward
l wer settings r reduced (c lder) r tating the kn b
t wards higher settings.
H wever, the exact setting sh uld be ch sen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
refrigerat r depends n:
• r m temperature;
• h w ften the d r is pened;
• the quantity f f d st red;
• l cati n f appliance.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
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 dial must be set to a higher
temperature to allow automatic defrosting and
therefore reduced energy consumption.
USE
Fresh food refrigeration
T btain the best perf rmance:
• d n t st re warm f d r evap rating liquids in
the refrigerat r;
• d c ver r wrap the f d, particularly if it has a
str ng flav ur.
• P siti n f d s that air can circulate freely r und
it.
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Place guide (Ha) n the inside part f the furniture
d r, up and d wn as sh wn in the figure and mark
the p siti n f external h les. After having drilled
h les, fix the guide with the screws supplied.
21mm
21mm
ca. 50 mm
90°
90°
ca. 50 mm
Fix c ver (Hc) n guide (Ha) until it clips int place
PR33
Hc
Ha
PR167
Ha
Hb
8mm
Open the appliance d r and the furniture d r at
90°. Insert the small square (Hb) int guide (Ha).
Put t gether the appliance d r and the furniture
d r and mark the h les as indicated in the figure. .
PR168
Hb
Place the small square n the guide again and fix it
with the screws supplied.
Sh uld the lining up f the furniture d r be
necessary, use the clearance f sl ts.
At the end f perati ns, it is necessary t check if
the d r f the furniture cl ses pr perly.
Ha
8mm
K
Rem ve the brackets and mark a distance f 8 mm
fr m the uter edge f the d r where the nail must
be fitted (K).

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Thawing
Deep-fr zen r fr zen f d, pri r t being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerat r c mpartment r at
r m temperature, depending n the time available
f r this perati n.
Small pieces may even be c ked still fr zen,
directly fr m the freezer: in this case, c king will
take l nger.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with ne r m re trays
f r the pr ducti n f ice-cubes. Fill these trays with
water, then put them in the freezer c mpartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up r after a peri d ut f use,
bef re putting the pr ducts in the c mpartment let
the appliance run f r at least tw h urs n the
c ldest setting, then turn the therm stat kn b t the
n rmal perating p siti n.
T btain the best perf rmance fr m this appliance,
y u sh uld:
if large quantities f f d are t be st red, rem ve all
drawers and baskets fr m appliance and place f d
n c ling shelves.
Pay careful attenti n n t t exceed l ad limit stated
n the side f the upper secti n (where applicable)
Important
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example
due to a power failure, if the power has been off
for longer that the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under “rising time”, the
defrosted food must be consumed uickly or
cooked immediately and then refrozen (after
cooling).
Freezing fresh food
The 4-star c mpartment is suitable f r
l ng term st rage f c mmercially fr zen f d, and
f r freezing fresh f d.
T freeze fresh f ds press the ambient switch at
least 12 h urs bef re intr ducing the f d int the
freezer.
Place the f d t be fr zen n the b tt m
c mpartment.
D710
A
A- Ambient switch
With r m temperature l wer than +16°C switch (A)
sh uld be depressed (the built-in light will c me n).
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Fit the appliance in the niche by making sure that it
stands against the interi r surface f the unit n the
side where the d r hinges f the appliances are
fitted. Insert the appliance until the upper strip butts
up against the unit (1) and make sure that the l wer
hinge is in line with the surface f the unit (2).
D023
1
2
D724
Apply the sealing strip pushing it between the
refrigerat r and the adjacent cabinet.
I
P
Fasten the appliance with 4 screws pr vided in the
kit included with the appliance.
(I = sh rt) (P = l ng)
Apply c vers (C-D) n j int c ver lugs and int hinge
h les.
Snap vent grille (B) and hinge c ver (E) int
p siti n.
PR266
Ha Hb
Hc
Hd
Separate parts Ha, Hb, Hc, Hd as sh wn in the
figure.
B
E
C
D

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Positioning the door shelves
T permit st rage f f d packages f vari us sizes,
the d r shelves can be placed at different heights.
T make these adjustments pr ceed as f ll ws:
Gradually pull the shelf in the directi n f the arr ws
until it c mes free, then rep siti n as required.
Movable shelves
The walls f the refrigerat r are equipped with a
series f runners s that the shelves can be
p siti ned as desired.
F r better use f space, the fr nt half-shelves can lie
ver the rear nes.
D338
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Furtherm re, it is necessary that the niche is pr vid
with a c nduct f ventilati n having the f ll wing
dimensi ns:
depth 50 mm
width 540 mm
Instructions for totally built-in
appliances
Door reversibility
Instructions for totally built-in
appliances
Dimensions of the recess
Height (1) 1446 mm
Depth (2) 550 mm
Width (3) 560 mm
F r safety reas ns, minimum ventilati n must be as
sh wn in Fig. Attention: keep ventilation openings
clear of obstruction.
50 mm
min.
200 cm
2
200 cm
2
min.
D567
The appliance is supplied with the right
or the left door opening. To change the
opening direction of the door proceed as in
the following instructions before installing it.
1. Unscrew the upper pin and rem ve the spacer
2. Rem ve the upper d r
3. Unscrew the middle hinge and the plugs and refit
them n the pp site side
4. Refit the upper d r, the upper pin and the
spacer n the pp site side
5. Unscrew the l wer pin and rem ve the spacer
and refit them n the pp site side
PR01
540
50
3
21

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Hints for freezing
T help y u make the m st f the freezing pr cess,
here are s me imp rtant hints:
• the maximum quantity f f d which can be
fr zen in 24 hrs. is sh wn n the rating plate;
• the freezing pr cess takes 24 h urs. N further
f d t be fr zen sh uld be added during this
peri d;
• nly freeze t p quality, fresh and th r ughly
cleaned, f dstuffs;
• prepare f d in small p rti ns t enable it t be
rapidly and c mpletely fr zen and t make it
p ssible subsequently t thaw nly the quantity
required;
• wrap up the f d in aluminium f il r p lythene
and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• d n t all w fresh, unfr zen f d t t uch f d
which is already fr zen, thus av iding a rise in
temperature f the latter;
• lean f ds st re better and l nger than fatty
nes; salt reduces the st rage life f f d;
• water ices, if c nsumed immediately after
rem val fr m the freezer c mpartment, can
p ssibly cause the skin t be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable t sh w the freezing-in date n
each individual pack t enable y u t keep tab f
the st rage time;
HINTS
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in p lythene bags and place
n the glass shelf ab ve the vegetable drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days
at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these sh uld be
c vered and may be placed n any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these sh uld be th r ughly
cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
pr vided.
Butter and cheese: these sh uld be placed in
special airtight c ntainers r wrapped in aluminium
f il r p lythene bags t exclude as much air as
p ssible.
Milk bottles: these sh uld have a cap and sh uld
be st red in the b ttle rack n the d r.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not
packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for storage of frozen food
T btain the best perf rmance fr m this appliance,
y u sh uld:
• make sure that the c mmercially fr zen
f dstuffs were adequately st red by the retailer;
• be sure that fr zen f dstuffs are transferred
fr m the f dst re t the freezer in the sh rtest
p ssible time;
• n t pen the d r frequently r leave it pen
l nger than abs lutely necessary.
• Once defr sted, f d deteri rates rapidly and
cann t be refr zen.
• D n t exceed the st rage peri d indicated by
the f d manufacturer.
• the symb ls n the drawers sh w different types f
fr zen g ds.
The numbers indicate st rage times in m nths f r the
appr priate types f fr zen g ds.Whether the
upper r l wer value f the indicated st rage time is
valid depends n the quality f the f ds and pre-
treating bef re freezing;
• do not put carbonated li uids (fizzy drinks,
etc.) in the freezer compartment as they may
burst.
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Electrical connection
Bef re plugging in, ensure that the v ltage and
frequency sh wn n the serial number plate
c rresp nd t y ur d mestic p wer supply. V ltage
can vary by ±6% f the rated v ltage.
F r perati n with different v ltages, a suitably sized
aut -transf rmer must be used.
The appliance must be earthed.
The p wer supply cable plug is pr vided with a
c ntact f r this purp se.
If the d mestic p wer supply s cket is n t earthed,
c nnect the appliance t a separate earth in
c mpliance with current regulati ns, c nsulting a
specialist technician.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance c mplies with the f ll wing
E.E.C. Directives:
- 87/308 EEC f 2/6/87 relative t radi interference
suppressi n.
- 73/23 EEC f 19.2.73 (L w V ltage Directive) and
subsequent m dificati ns;
- 89/336 EEC f 3.5.89 (Electr magnetic
C mpatibility Directive) and subsequent
m dificati ns.
INSTALLATION
Location
The appliance sh uld be installed well away fr m
s urces f heat such as radiat rs, b ilers, direct
sunlight etc.
F r building int kitchen units f ll w the special “
Building-in” instructi ns given.
Attention
It must be p ssible t disc nnect the appliance fr m
the mains p wer supply; the plug must theref re be
easily accessible after installati n.
B
A
Shelf holders
Y ur appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that
make it p ssible t secure the shelves during
transp rtati n.
T rem ve them pr ceed as f ll ws:
Raise the shelf fr m the back, push it in the directi n
f the arr w until it is freed and rem ve the retainers.

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Interior light
The light bulb inside the refrigerat r c mpartment
can be reached as f ll ws:
- unscrew the light c ver securing screw.
- unh k the m ving part as sh wn in the figure.
If the light does not come on when the door
is open, check that it is screwed into place
properly. If it still does not light up, change
the bulb.
The rating is shown on the light bulb
cover.
Defrosting
Fr st is aut matically eliminated fr m the evap rat r
f the refrigerat r c mpartment every time the m t r
c mpress r st ps, during n rmal use. The defr st
water drains ut thr ugh a tr ugh int a special
c ntainer at the back f the appliance, ver the
m t r c mpress r, where it evap rates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted into the drain hole.
The freezer c mpartment, h wever, will bec me
pr gressively c vered with fr st. This sh uld be
rem ved with the special plastic scraper pr vided,
whenever the thickness f the fr st exceeds 4 mm.
During this perati n it is n t necessary t switch ff
the p wer supply r t rem ve the f dstuffs.
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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out
any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance c ntains hydr carb ns in its c ling
unit; maintenance and recharging must theref re
nly be carried ut by auth rized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
Clean the inside with warm water and bicarb nate f
s da.
Rinse and dry th r ughly.
Clean the c ndenser (black grill) and the
c mpress r at the back f the appliance with a
brush r a vacuum cleaner. This perati n will
impr ve the perf rmance f the appliance and save
electricity c nsumpti n.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is n t in use f r l ng peri ds,
take the f ll wing precauti ns:
rem ve the plug fr m the wall s cket;
rem ve all f d;
defr st and clean the interi r and all access ries;
leave the d r ajar t all w air t circulate t prevent
unpleasant smells.
D411
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Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
H wever, when the ice bec mes very thick n the
inner liner, c mplete defr sting sh uld be carried ut
as f ll ws:
1. pull ut the plug fr m the wall s cket r turn the
therm stat kn b t the «O» setting;
2. rem ve any st red f d, wrap it in several layers
f newspaper and put it in a c l place;
3. leave the d r pen, and insert the plastic
scraper in the appr priate seating at the b tt m
centre, placing a basin underneath t c llect the
defr st water.
4. when defr sting is c mpleted, dry the interi r
th r ughly; keep the scraper f r future use;
5. turn the therm stat kn b back t the required
setting r replace the plug in the p wer s cket.
6. After tw r three h urs, rel ad the previ usly
rem ved f d int the c mpartment.
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS
If the appliance is n t functi ning pr perly, check
that:
• the plug is firmly in the wall s cket and the mains
p wer switch is n;
• there is an electricity supply (find ut by plugging
in an ther appliance);
• the therm stat kn b is in the c rrect p siti n.
• If there are water dr ps n the b tt m f the
cabinet, check that the defr st water drain
pening is n t bstructed (see “Defr sting”
secti n).
• If y ur appliance is still n t w rking pr perly after
making the ab ve checks, c ntact the nearest
service centre.
T btain fast service, it is essential that when y u
apply f r it y u specify the m del and serial number
f y ur appliance which can be f und n the
guarantee certificate r n the rating plate l cated
inside the appliance, n the b tt m left-hand side.
D068
Important:
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.
Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial
means to speed up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage
life.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
170
60
0,80
292
6
20
Fridge Net Capacity lt.
Energy C nsumpti n kWh/24h
Energy C nsumpti n kWh/annu
Freezing Capacity kg/24h
Rising Time
Freezer Net Capacity lt.
The Technical inf are n the rating plate situated n the left inside the appliance.