Electrolux ERT1601AOW3 User manual

ERT1601AOW3
EN Refrigerator User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. OPERATION.......................................................................................................5
4. FIRST USE......................................................................................................... 6
5. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 6
6. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................... 7
7. CARE AND CLEANING......................................................................................7
8. TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................9
9. INSTALLATION................................................................................................ 11
10. NOISES.......................................................................................................... 14
11. TECHNICAL INFORMATION......................................................................... 15
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes
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injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with
the appliance for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
•Keep all packaging away from children.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
–Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments
–By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and
other residential type environments
•Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
•Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
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•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure the air can circulate
around the appliance.
• Wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power
supply. This is to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.
• The rear of the appliance must stand
against the wall.
• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too colds, such
as the construction appendices,
garages or wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the electrical components (e.g. mains
plug, mains cable, compressor).
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre or an electrician to change the
electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns,
electrical shock or fire.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g.
ice cream makers) in the appliance
unless they are stated applicable by
the manufacturer.
• Be careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit. It contains
isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with
a high level of environmental
compatibility. This gas is flammable.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant
circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the
room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the
plastic parts of the appliance.
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• Do not store flammable gas and liquid
in the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the
condenser. They are hot.
2.4 Internal light
• The type of lamp used for this
appliance is not suitable for
household room illumination
2.5 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in the cooling unit. Only a qualified
person must do the maintenance and
the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the
appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water
collects in the bottom of the
appliance.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children
and pets to be closed inside of the
appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the
insulation materials of this appliance
are ozone-friendly.
• The insulation foam contains
flammable gas. Contact your
municipal authority for information on
how to discard the appliance
correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of
the cooling unit that is near the heat
exchanger.
3. OPERATION
3.1 Switching on
Insert the electrical plug into a wall
socket.
Turn the temperature regulator clockwise
to a medium setting.
3.2 Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the
temperature regulator to the "O" position.
3.3 Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically
regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as
follows:
• turn the Temperature regulator
towards lower settings to obtain the
minimum coldness.
• turn the Temperature regulator
towards higher settings to obtain the
maximum coldness.
A medium setting is
generally the most suitable.
However, the exact setting should be
chosen keeping 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.
If the ambient temperature is
high or the appliance is fully
loaded, and the appliance is
set to the lowest
temperature, 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.
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4. FIRST USE
4.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dried thoroughly.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents or
abrasive powders, as these
will damage the finish.
5. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.
Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer
and the bottle shelf to
ensure correct air circulation.
5.2 Positioning the door
shelves
To permit storage of food packages of
various sizes, the door shelves can be
placed at different heights.
1. Gradually pull the shelf in the
direction of the arrows until it comes
free.
2. Reposition as required.
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5.3 Temperature indicator
For proper storage of food the
refrigerator is equipped with the
temperature indicator. The symbol on the
side wall of the appliance indicates the
coldest area in the refrigerator.
If “OK” is displayed (A), put fresh food
into area indicated by symbol, if not (B),
adjust the temperature controller to a
colder setting and wait 12 hours before
checking the temperature indicator
again.
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OK
OK
A
B
After putting fresh food into
the appliance or after
opening the door repeatedly
or for a long period, it is
normal for the indicator not
to show "OK"; wait at least
12 hours before readjusting
the temperature controller.
6. HINTS AND TIPS
6.1 Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during
operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound
from coils sound when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from
the compressor when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic dilatation
(a natural and not dangerous physical
phenomenon).
• A faint click noise from the
temperature regulator when the
compressor switches on or off.
6.2 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
continuously, causing frost or ice on
the evaporator. If this happens, set
the Temperature Regulator toward
warmer settings to allow automatic
defrosting and so a saving in
electricity consumption.
6.3 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
6.4 Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
• Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene
bags and place on the glass shelf
above the vegetable 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
thoroughly 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.
• Bottles: these need a cap and should
be stored on the door bottle shelf, or
(if equipped) on the bottle rack.
• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic,
if not packed, must not be kept in the
refrigerator.
7. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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7.1 General warnings
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any
maintenance operation.
This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and
recharging must therefore
only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not
suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.
7.2 Periodic cleaning
CAUTION!
Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables
inside the cabinet.
CAUTION!
Take care of not to damage
the cooling system.
CAUTION!
When moving the cabinet, lift
it by the front edge to avoid
scratching the floor.
The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories
with lukewarm water and some
neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser
and the compressor at the back of
the appliance with a brush.
This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and
save electricity consumption.
7.3 Defrosting of 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
trough into a special container at the
back of the appliance, over the motor
compressor, where it evaporates.
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.
7.4 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. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.
4. Leave the door/doors open to
prevent unpleasant smells.
WARNING!
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.
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not
operate.
The appliance is switched
off.
Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not con‐
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
Connect a different electri‐
cal appliance to the mains
socket. Contact a qualified
electrician.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup‐
ported properly.
Check if the appliance
stands stable.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the
lamp".
The compressor operates
continually.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Operation" chap‐
ter.
Many food products to be
frozen were put in at the
same time.
Wait some hours and then
check the temperature
again.
The room temperature is
too high.
Refer to climate class chart
on the rating plate.
Food products placed in
the appliance were too
warm.
Allow food products to cool
to room temperature be‐
fore storing.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Closing the door".
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.
During the automatic de‐
frosting process, frost
melts on the rear plate.
This is correct.
Water flows into the refrig‐
erator.
The water outlet is clog‐
ged.
Clean the water outlet.
Food products prevent that
water flows into the water
collector.
Make sure that food prod‐
ucts do not touch the rear
plate.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is
not connected to the evap‐
orative tray above the com‐
pressor.
Attach the melting water
outlet to the evaporative
tray.
Door is misaligned or inter‐
feres with ventilation grill.
The appliance is not level‐
led.
Refer to "Levelling".
The temperature in the ap‐
pliance is too low/too high.
The temperature regulator
is not set correctly.
Set a higher/lower temper‐
ature.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Closing the door".
The food products' temper‐
ature is too high.
Let the food products tem‐
perature decrease to room
temperature before stor‐
age.
Many food products are
stored at the same time.
Store less food products at
the same time.
The door has been opened
often.
Open the door only if nec‐
essary.
There is no cold air circula‐
tion in the appliance.
Make sure that there is
cold air circulation in the
appliance.
If the advice does not lead to
the desired result, call the
nearest Authorized Service
Centre.
8.2 Replacing the lamp
Disconnect the plug from the mains
socket.
1. Remove the screw from the lamp
cover.
2. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the
illustration).
3. Replace the used lamp with a new
lamp of the same power and
specifically designed for household
appliances (the maximum power is
shown on the lamp cover).
4. Install the lamp cover.
5. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.
6. Connect the plug to the mains
socket.
7. Open the door.
Make sure that the light comes on.
8.3 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 Authorised
Service Centre.
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9. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
9.1 Positioning
This appliance can be installed in a dry,
well ventilated indoor 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
Some functional problems
might occur for some types
of models when operating
outside of that range. The
correct operation can only
be guaranteed within the
specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts
regarding where to install the
appliance, please turn to the
vendor, to our customer
service or to the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
9.2 Rear spacers
You can find the two spacers in the bag
with documentation.
1. Release the screw.
2. Engage the spacer below the screw.
3. Turn the spacer to the right position.
4. Tighten again the screws.
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9.3 Levelling
When placing the appliance ensure that
it stands level. This can be achieved by
two adjustable feet at the bottom in front.
If you place the appliance on a stand:
1. Unscrew the foot of the door hinge.
2. Screw the spare foot, found in the
bag with the egg tray, into the
cabinet.
9.4 Location
It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance
from the mains power
supply; the plug must
therefore be easily
accessible after installation.
The appliance should be installed well
away from sources of heat such as
radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc.
Ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back of the cabinet. To
ensure best performance, if the
appliance is positioned below an
overhanging wall unit, the minimum
distance between the top of the cabinet
and the wall unit must be at least 100
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mm . Ideally, however, the appliance
should not be positioned below
overhanging wall units. Accurate levelling
is ensured by one or more adjustable
feet at the base of the cabinet.
100 mm
15 mm 15 mm
9.5 Door reversibility
WARNING!
Before carrying out any
operations, remove the plug
from the power socket.
CAUTION!
To carry out the following
operations, we suggest that
this be made with another
person that will keep a firm
hold on the doors of the
appliance during the
operations.
1. Unscrew both screws on the rear
side.
2. Push back the top and lift it.
3. Unscrew the left foot.
4. Unscrew the screws of the door
bottom hinge. Remove the hinge. Put
over the pin in the direction of the
arrow.
5. Unscrew and install the screw on the
opposite side.
6. Install the hinge on the opposite side.
7. Screw the right foot.
8. Unscrew the screws of the door top
hinge.
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9. Remove the hinge. Put over the pin
in the direction of the arrow. Install
the hinge on the opposite side.
10. Tighten the hinge.
11. Put the top in position.
12. Push front the top.
13. Screw both screws on the rear side.
14. Remove and install the handle on the
opposite side.
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CAUTION!
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 cabinet.
• The door opens and
closes correctly.
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.
In case you do not want to
carry out the above
mentioned operations,
contact the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
The Authorised Service
specialist will carry out the
reversibility of the doors at
your cost.
9.6 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 supply socket is not
earthed, connect the appliance 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 observed.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
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10. NOISES
There are some sounds during normal running (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
BRRR!
HISSS!
CLICK!
BLUBB!
CRACK!
SSSRRR!
OK
CLICK! CLICK!
SSSRRR! SSSRRR!
BRRR! BRRR!
HISSS! HISSS!
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BLUBB! BLUBB! CRACK!CRACK!
11. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
11.1 Technical data
Height mm 850
Width mm 550
Depth mm 612
Voltage Volts 230 - 240
Frequency Hz 50
The technical information are situated in
the rating plate, on the external or
internal side of the appliance and in the
energy label.
12. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
Recycle the materials with the symbol
. Put the packaging in applicable
containers to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health and to
recycle waste of electrical and electronic
appliances. Do not dispose appliances
marked with the symbol with the
household waste. Return the product to
your local recycling facility or contact
your municipal office.
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