Electrolux LRC5ME38X2 User manual

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EN FIRE Warning; Risk of re / ammable materials

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CONTENTS
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE ........................................................ 4
General warnings ............................................................................................. 4
Old and out-of-order fridges or freezer............................................................. 8
Safety warnings................................................................................................ 8
Installing and operating your fridge .................................................................. 9
Before Using your Fridge ................................................................................ 10
Dimensions...................................................................................................... 11
THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES ................................. 12
Information on No-Frost technology ................................................................ 12
Display and Control Panel............................................................................... 12
Operating your Fridge ..................................................................................... 13
Fridge Temperature Set Button ................................................................................ 13
Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)....................................................................................... 13
Super Cooling Mode................................................................................................. 13
Fridge Temperature Settings .................................................................................... 13
Temperature Settings Warnings ...................................................................... 13
Accessories ..................................................................................................... 14
Extra Chill Compartment .......................................................................................... 14
CustomFlex .............................................................................................................. 15
The Fresh Dial.......................................................................................................... 15
Temperature indicator..................................................................................... 16
ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE ............................................ 17
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 18
TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION 19
Repositioning the Door.................................................................................... 19
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE........................... 19
Hints for Energy Saving................................................................................... 21
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE .................................................... 22
TECHNICAL DATA ................................................................................. 23
INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES............................................... 23

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WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that brings with
it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has been
designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that
you’ll get great results every time.
Welcome to Electrolux.
Visit our website to:
Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service and repair information:
www.electrolux.com/support
Register your product for better service:
www.registerelectrolux.com
Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance:
www.electrolux.com/shop
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.

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCEPART - 1.
General warnings
This appliance is not intended to be used as a built-in appliance.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means
to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the
supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or
portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the
instability of the appliance, it must be xed in accordance with
the following instructions:
If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information
will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should take care
during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler
elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally
friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak
due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away
from open ames or heat sources and ventilate the room where
the appliance is located for a few minutes.
• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the
cooler gas circuit.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with
a ammable propellant in this appliance.

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• This appliance is intended to be used in household and
domestic applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working
environments.
- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments.
- bed and breakfast type environments;
- catering and similar non-retail applications.
• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly
qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power
cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a
specially grounded socket of 16 amperes or 10 amperes
according to country where the product will be sold. If there
is no such socket in your house, please have it installed by
an authorized electrician.
• 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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and
unload refrigerating appliances. Children are not expected
to perform cleaning or user maintenance of the appliance,
very young children (0-3 years old) are not expected to use
appliances, young children (3-8 years old) are not expected to
use appliances safely unless continuous supervision is given,
older children (8-14 years old) and vulnerable people can

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use appliances safely after they have been given appropriate
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance.
Very vulnerable people are not expected to use appliances
safely unless continuous supervision is given.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualied
persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding
2000 m.
To avoid contamination of food, please respect the
following instructions:
• Opening the door for long periods can cause a signicant
increase of the temperature in the compartments of the
appliance.
• Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food
and accessible drainage systems
• Store raw meat and sh in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other
food.
• Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing
pre-frozen food, storing or making ice cream and making ice
cubes.
• One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for
the freezing of fresh food.
• If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods,
switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to
prevent mould developing within the appliance.

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Service
• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service
Centre. Use original spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or nonprofessional repair can
have safety consequences and might void the guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be available for 7 years after
the model has been discontinued: thermostats, temperature
sensors, printed circuit boards, light sources, door handles,
door hinges, trays and baskets.
• Please note that some of these spare parts are only available
to professional repairers, and that not all spare parts are
relevant for all models.
• Door gaskets will be available for 10 years after the model
has been discontinued.

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Old and out-of-order fridges or freezer
• If your old fridge or freezer has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it,
because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.
• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore,
take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.
Disposal of your old appliance
The 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 ofce, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Notes:
• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance.
We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual
in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.
• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic
environments and for the specied purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or
common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and
our company will not be responsible for the losses to be occurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing
foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances
except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses to be occurred in the
contrary case.
Safety warnings
• Do not connect your fridge to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
• Do not use damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• Do not use plug adapter.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults. Do not allow children to
play with the appliance or hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands. This may cause a
short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place explosive or ammable material in your fridge. Place drinks
with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure
their tops are tightly closed.

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When the door of the fridge is closed, a vacuum
seal will form. Wait for 1 minute before reopening it.
This application is optional for easy opening of the
door. With this application, a little condensation may
occur around this area and you may remove it.
Installing and operating your fridge
Before using your fridge for the rst time, please pay attention to the following points:
• The operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.
• The plug must be accessible after installation.
• Your fridge may have an odour when it is operated for the rst time. This is normal and
the odour will fade when your fridge starts to cool.
• Before connecting your fridge, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage
and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a
qualied electrician.
• Insert the plug into a socket with an efcient ground connection. If the socket has no
ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend you consult a qualied
electrician for assistance.
• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. The power
supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must match with the details on the name
plate of the appliance (the name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).
• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.
• Place your fridge where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• Your fridge must never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.
• Your appliance must be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores,
and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.
• If your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there must be at least 2 cm between them
to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This will affect the performance of your
fridge.
• Clearance of at least 150 mm is required at the top of your appliance. Do
not place anything on top of your appliance.
• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.
• Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and
stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This must
be done before placing food in the appliance.
• Clean the appliance thoroughly before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).
• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of
sodium bicarbonate. Then, rinse with clean water and dry. Return all parts to the fridge
after cleaning.
• Install the two plastic distance guides (the parts on the black vanes
-condenser- at the rear) by turning it 90° (as shown in the gure) to
prevent the condenser from touching the wall.
• The distance between the appliance and back wall must be a maximum
of 75 mm.

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Before Using your Fridge
• When using your fridge for the rst time, or after transportation, keep it in
an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This
allows efcient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the rst time. This is normal and the
smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.
Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These
lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about
the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other
applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.
• For Side by Side niche installation please refer to the Joining Kit provided with the
cabinet freezer and its installation manual (NOTE: joining kit is also available separately
as accessory)

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Dimensions
3 the height, width and depth of the
appliance including the handle,
plus the space necessary for free
circulation of the cooling air, plus
the space necessary to allow
door opening to the minimum
angle permitting removal of all
internal equipment
Overall dimensions 1
H1 mm 1860
W1 mm 595
D1 mm 650
Space required in use 2
H2 mm 2010
W2 mm 695
D2 mm 734
1 the height, width and depth of the
appliance without the handle
2 the height, width and depth of the
appliance including the handle,
plus the space necessary for free
circulation of the cooling air
Overall space required in use
3
W3 mm 967
D3 mm 1179

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THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIESPART - 2.
Information on No-Frost technology
No-frost refrigerators differ from other static refrigerators in their
operating principle.
In normal refrigerators the humidity entering the refrigerators due to
opening the door and the humidity inherent in the food causes freezing
in the backside of air duct. To defrost the frost and ice in the backside
of air duct, you are periodically required to turn off the refrigerator,
place the food that needs to be kept cooled in a separately cooled.
The situation is completely different in no-frost refrigerators. Dry and
cold air is blown into the refrigerator compartment homogeneously
and evenly from several points via a blower fan. Cold air dispersed
homogeneously and evenly between the shelves cools all of your food
equally and uniformly, thus preventing humidity and freezing. Therefore
your no-frost refrigerators allows you ease of use, in addition to its
huge capacity and stylish appearance.
Display and Control Panel
Using the Control Panel
1. Fridge temperature set button
2. Super cooling symbol (Super cooling LED)
3. Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)
4. Fridge adjusted temperature indicator

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Operating your Fridge
Fridge Temperature Set Button
This button allows setting temperature of the fridge. In order to set values for fridge partition,
press this button. Use this button also to activate super cooling mode.
Alarm symbol (Alarm LED)
In case of a problem within the fridge, the alarm led will release red light.
Super Cooling Mode
When would it be used?
• To cooling huge quantities of food.
• To cooling fast food.
• To cooling food quickly.
• To store seasonal food for a long time.
How to use?
• Press temperature set button until super cooling light comes on.
• Super cooling led will light during this mode.
• For optimal appliance performance in maximum cooling capacity, set the appliance to
active super cooling mode 6 hours before you put the fresh food into the fridge.
During this mode:
If you press temperature set button, the mode will be cancelled and the setting will be
restored from 2.
The super cooling mode will be cancel automatically after 6 hours or when cooling
sensor temperature falls below 2 °C.
Fridge Temperature Settings
• The initial temperature of the setting display is 5 °C.
• Press fridge setting button once.
• Every time you press the button, the setting temperature will increase. (2 °C, 4 °C, 5 °C,
6 °C, 8 °C, Super cooling)
• If you press fridge setting button until super cooling symbol is displayed on your fridge.
• Settings display and you do not press any button within the following 3 seconds.
• Super cooling will blink.
• If you keep on pressing, it will restart from last value.
Temperature Settings Warnings
• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in
terms of its efciency.
• Do not start another adjustment before completing one adjustment.
• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings
and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.

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The Turbo Fan (if available)
Do not block the air inlet and outlet openings when storing
food, otherwise air circulation provided by the turbo fan will
be impaired.
Turbo fan
Accessories
Extra Chill Compartment
Ideal to preserve the taste and texture of fresh cuts and
cheese. The pull out drawer assures an environment
with a lower temperature compared to the rest of the
fridge, thanks to the active circulation of cold air.
(In some models)
Chiller shelf
• When you rst switch on the appliance, allow it to operate for 24 hours in order to reach
normal operating temperature. During this time, do not open the door or place a lot of
food inside the appliance.
• If the appliance is switched off or unplugged, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging the
appliance in or restarting it in order to prevent damage to the compressor.
• Your fridge is designed to operate within specic ambient temperature ranges, according
to the climate class stated on the information label. We do not recommend operating
your fridge outside the stated temperatures value limits.
• Your appliance is designed to operate in the ambient temperature (T/SN = 10°C -
43°C) intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class displayed on the
information label. We do not recommend operating your appliance out of the stated
temperature limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.
Climate class Meaning Ambient Temperature
TTropical This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 43 °C.
ST Subtropical This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 38 °C.
NTemperate This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperatures ranging from 16 °C to 32 °C.
SN Extended temperate This refrigerating appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperatures ranging from 10 °C to 32 °C.

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CustomFlex
CustomFlex offers you the freedom to customize the space in
your refrigerator. Inside of the door there are a storage container
and mobile containers, so you can tailor the space to your needs.
The containers are even removable, so you can remove them
from the refrigerator for easy access.
Visual and text descriptions in the accessories section may vary according
to the model of your appliance.
• Lid of CustomFlex storage container can
be pulled towards arrow for opening.
• For closing, lid can be pulled towards
reverse direction.
The Fresh Dial
If the crisper is full, the fresh dial located in front of the
crisper should be opened. This allows the air in the
crisper and the humidity rate to be controlled, to increase
the life of food within.
The dial, located behind the shelf, must be opened if any
condensation is seen on the glass shelf.
(In some models) Fresh dial
(In some models)

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Temperature indicator
In order to help you better set your refrigerator, we have equipped it with a
temperature indicator located in the coldest area.
To better store the food in your refrigerator, especially in the coldest area, make
sure the message “OK” appears on the temperature indicator. If « OK » does
not appear, this means that the temperature setting has not been done properly.
Since “OK” appears in black, it will be difcult to see this indication if the
temperature indicator is badly lit. To be able to see this indication properly, there
should be enough light.
Each time the temperature setting device is changed, wait for the stabilisation of the
temperature inside the appliance before proceeding, if necessary, with a new temperature
setting. Please change the position of the temperature setting device progressively and wait
at least 12 hours before starting a new check and potential change.
NOTE: Following repeated openings (or prolonged opening) of the door or after putting fresh
food into the appliance, it is normal for the indication “OK” not to appear in the temperature
setting indicator. If there is an abnormal ice crystals build up (bottom wall of the appliance)
on the refrigerator compartment evaporator (overloaded appliance, high room temperature,
frequent door openings), put the temperature setting device on a lower position until
compressor off periods are obtained again.
Putting food in the coldest area of the refrigerator
Your foods will be better stored if you put them in the most appropriate
cooling area. The coldest area is just above the crisper.
The following symbol indicates the coldest area of your refrigerator.
To be sure to have a low temperature in this area, make sure the shelf is
located at the level of this symbol, as shown in the illustration.
OK
The upper limit of the coldest area is
indicated by the lower side of the sticker
(head of the arrow). The coldest area upper
shelf must be at the same level with the
arrow head. The coldest area is below this
level.
As these shelves are removable, make
sure they are always at the same level with
these zone limits described on the stickers,
in order to guarantee temperatures in this
area.
O
K
Visual and text descriptions in the accessories section may vary according
to the model of your appliance.

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ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCEPART - 3.
• To reduce humidity and avoid the consequent formation of frost, always store liquids in
sealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of
the evaporating liquid and, in time, your appliance will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at
room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the
refrigerator compartment.
• Make sure no items are in direct contact with the rear wall of the appliance as frost will
develop and packaging will stick to it. Do not open the refrigerator door frequently.
• We recommend that meat and clean sh are loosely wrapped and stored on the glass
shelf just above the vegetable bin where the air is cooler, as this provides the best
storage conditions.
• Store loose fruit and vegetable items in the crisper containers.
• Store loose fruit and vegetables in the crisper.
• Storing fruit and vegetables separately helps prevent ethylene-sensitive vegetables
(green leaves, broccoli, carrot, etc.) being affected by ethylene-releaser fruits (banana,
peach, apricot, g etc.).
• Do not put wet vegetables into the refrigerator.
• Storage time for all food products depends on the initial quality of the food and an
uninterrupted refrigeration cycle before refrigerator storage.
• To avoid cross-contamination do not store meat products with fruit and vegetables.
Water leaking from meat may contaminate other products in the refrigerator. You should
package meat products and clean any leakages on the shelves.
• Do not put food in front of the air ow passage.
• Consume packaged foods before the recommended expiry date.
NOTE: Most efcient use of energy is ensured in the conguration with the drawers in
the bottom part of the appliance, and shelves evenly distributed, position of door bins
does not affect energy consumption.
NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator.
The table below is a quick guide to show you the most efcient way to store the major food
groups in your refrigerator compartment.
Food Maximum storage
time How and where to store
Vegetables and fruits 1 week Vegetable bin
Meat and sh 2 - 3 Days Wrap in plastic foil, bags, or in a meat container and
store on the glass shelf
Fresh cheese 3 - 4 Days On the designated door shelf
Butter and margarine 1 week On the designated door shelf
Bottled products e.g. milk
and yoghurt
Until the expiry date
recommended by the
producer
On the designated door shelf
Eggs 1 month On the designated egg shelf
Cooked food 2 Days All shelves

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Replacing LED Lighting
If your appliance has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by
authorized personnel only.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEPART - 4.
Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.
Do not wash your appliance by pouring water on it.
Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps for cleaning the
appliance. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When
you have nished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the mains supply with dry
hands.
• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.
• The appliance should be cleaned regularly using a solution of bicarbonate
of soda and lukewarm water.
• Clean the accessories separately by hand with soap and
water. Do not wash accessories in a dish washer.
• Clean the condenser with a brush at least twice a year.
This will help you to save on energy costs and increase
productivity.
The power supply must be disconnected during cleaning.

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TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF
INSTALLATION POSITION
PART - 5.
Transportation and Changing Positioning
• The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optional).
• Fasten your appliance with thick packaging, bands or strong cords and follow the
instructions for transportation on the packaging.
• Remove all movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable
bins, and so on) or x them into the appliance against shocks
using bands when re-positioning or transporting.
Always carry your appliance in the upright position.
Repositioning the Door
• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your appliance door if door handles
are installed on the front surface of the appliance door.
• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without handles.
• If the door-opening direction of your appliance can be changed, contact the nearest
Authorised Service Centre to change the opening direction.
BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICEPART - 6.
Errors
Your fridge will warn you if the temperatures for the cooler is at improper levels or if a problem
occurs with the appliance. In case of a problem within the fridge, the alarm led will release
red light.
Alarm
indicator LED
is turning on
MEANING WHY WHAT TO DO
"Failure" Warning
There is/are some
part(s) out of order or
there is a failure in the
cooling process.
The product is plugged
for the rst time or
a long-time power
interruption for 1 hour.
Check the door is open or not and check
if the product working 1 hour. If the door
is not open and the product had worked
1 hour, call service for assistance as
soon as possible.
If your fridge is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following,
before calling an electrician to save time and money.
Your fridge is not operating
Check if:
• There is power
• The plug is correctly connected to the socket
• The plug or mains fuse has blown
• The socket is faulty. Examine this by plugging your fridge into a working socket.