Electrolux LXB1AE13W0 User manual

LXB1AE13W0
EN Refrigerator User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 6
4. OPERATION.....................................................................................................10
5. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 10
6. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 11
7. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................12
8. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................12
9. NOISES............................................................................................................ 15
10. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................15
11. INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES......................................................16
12. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS................................................................... 16
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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 for any injuries or damage that are the result
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of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location 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 the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload the appliance provided that they have
been properly instructed.
•This appliance may be used by persons with very
extensive and complex disabilities provided that they
have been properly instructed.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is for storing food and baverages only.
•This appliance is designed for single household
domestic use in an indoor environment.
•This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest
rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest
houses and other similar accommodation where such
use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
•To avoid contamination of food respect the following
instructions:
–do not open the door for long periods;
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–clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems;
–store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
•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 damage the refrigerant circuit.
•WARNING: 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.
•When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it
off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to
prevent mould from developing within the appliance.
•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.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate
around the appliance.
• At first installation or after reversing
the door wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power
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supply. This is to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
• Before carrying out any operations on
the appliance (e.g. reversing the
door), remove the plug from the
power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.
• Do not expose the appliance to the
rain.
• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too cold.
• 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 electric
shock.
WARNING!
When positioning the
appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or
damaged.
WARNING!
Do not use multi-plug
adapters and extension
cables.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• 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, electric
shock or fire.
The appliance contains flammable
gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Be careful not to cause
damage to the refrigerant circuit
containing isobutane.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not place unpacked food on the
appliance.
2.4 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
• This product contains a light source of
energy efficiency class G.
• 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
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applications and are 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 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-
professional 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.
2.7 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. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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3.1 Dimensions
H1
H2
W1
D1
W2
D2
W3
D3
Overall dimensions ¹
H1 mm 845
W1 mm 560
D1 mm 575
¹ the height, width and depth of the
appliance without the handle
Space required in use ²
H2 mm 945
W2 mm 760
D2 mm 650
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
H2 mm 945
W3 mm 760
D3 mm 1165
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
3.2 Location
This appliance is not intended to be used
as a built-in appliance.
In case of different installation from
freestanding respecting space required
in use dimensions, the appliance will
function correctly but energy
consumption might increase slightly.
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To ensure appliance's best functionality,
you should not install the appliance in the
nearby of the heat source (oven, stoves,
radiators, cookers or hobs) or in a place
with direct sunlight. Make sure that air
can circulate freely around the back of
the cabinet.
This appliance should be installed in a
dry, well ventilated indoor position.
To ensure best performance, if the
appliance is positioned below an
overhanging wall unit, the minimum
distance between the top of the cabinet
shall be maintained. Ideally, however,
the appliance should not be positioned
below overhanging wall units. One or
more adjustable feet at the base of the
cabinet ensure that the appliance stands
level.
CAUTION!
If you position the appliance
against the wall, use back
spacers provided or keep
the minimum distance
indicated in the installation
instructions.
CAUTION!
If you install the appliance
next to a wall, refer to the
installation instructions to
understand the minimum
distance between the wall
and the side of the appliance
where door hinges are to
provide enough space to
open the door when the
internal equipment is
removed (e.g. when
cleaning).
This appliance is intended to be used at
ambient temperature ranging from 10°C
to 43°C.
The correct operation of the
appliance 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.
It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance
from the mains power
supply. The plug must
therefore be easily
accessible after installation.
3.3 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.
3.4 Levelling
When placing the appliance make sure
that it stands level. This can be achieved
by two adjustable feet at the bottom in
front.
3.5 Rubber supporting pad
There is no need to install this additional
equipment provided in a bag to your
appliance during normal use.
However, there is a risk the appliance
become unstable when all food products
are placed only on door shelves. In this
case install the rubber supporting pad:
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1. Tilt the appliance carefully on a soft
foam packaging or similar material to
avoid any damage to the back of the
appliance and the floor.
2. Find a hole in a lower base cover and
insert a screw into the rubber
supporting pad.
3. Screw it to the base cover with a
cross screwdriver.
3.6 Door reversibility
WARNING!
Before carrying out any
operations, remove the plug
from the power socket.
1. Make sure the appliance stands
upright.
2. Open the door and remove the door
equipment. Refer to the "Daily Use"
chapter. Close the door.
3. Unscrew the screws on the back of
the top cover.
4. Lift the top cover and place it on a
soft surface.
5. Unscrew the 4 screws that connect
the upper hinge. Put the upper hinge
in a safe place together with the
screws.
6. Lift the door and put it on a soft
surface.
7. Tilt the appliance carefully on a soft
foam packaging or similar material to
avoid any damage to the back of the
appliance and the floor.
8. Unscrew the screws of the bottom
hinge and adjustable feet.
9. Install the pin in the opposite hole of
the hinge.
10. Screw the bottom hinge on the other
side of the appliance.
11. Install the rubber support on the side
with no hinge.
12. Fit the door on the lower hinge
making sure the hinge pin enters the
door bottom hole.
13. Install the upper hinge on the
opposite side of the appliance. Fit the
upper hinge pin into the door upper
hole. Tighten the screws.
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14. Screw the remaining 2 screws on the
top side of the appliance with no
hinge.
15. Place the top cover on the appliance
and tighten the screws on the back. Install the door equipment.
Wait at least 4 hours before connecting
the appliance to the power supply.
4. OPERATION
4.1 Switching on
1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.
2. Turn the temperature regulator
clockwise to a medium setting.
4.2 Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the
temperature regulator to the "0" position.
You can also unplug the appliance.
4.3 Temperature regulation
The temperature is regulated
automatically. However, you can set a
temperature inside the appliance
yourself.
Choose the setting keeping in mind that
the temperature inside the appliance
depends on:
• room temperature,
• frequency of opening the door,
• quantity of food stored,
• appliance location.
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable one.
To operate the appliance:
1. Turn the temperature regulator
clockwise to obtain a lower
temperature inside the appliance.
2. Turn the temperature regulator
counterclockwise to obtain a higher
temperature inside the appliance.
Setting "0" means that the appliance is
switched off.
5. DAILY USE
CAUTION!
This refrigerating appliance
is not suitable for freezing
foodstuffs.
5.1 Removing and installing the
door shelf
To remove the door shelf:
1. Hold the left side of the shelf.
2. Lift the right side of the shelf until it
comes free from the fastener.
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3. Lift the left side of the shelf and
remove it.
To put the shelf back in:
1. Place the shelf flat on the door.
2. Push two sides of the shelf
downwards at the same time so that
the shelf fits both fasteners.
5.2 Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator compartment
are equipped with a series of runners so
that the shelves can be positioned as
desired.
To ensure correct air
circulation, do not move the
glass shelf above the
vegetable drawer.
5.3 Vegetable drawer
There is a special drawer in the bottom
part of the appliance suitable for storage
of fruits and vegetables.
6. HINTS AND TIPS
6.1 Hints for energy saving
• Most efficient use of energy is
ensured in the configuration with the
drawers in the bottom part of the
appliance and shelves evenly
distributed. Position of the door bins
does not affect energy consumption.
• Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than necessary.
• Do not set too high temperature to
save energy unless it is required by
the characteristics of the food.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the temperature control is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice
formation on the evaporator. In this
case, set the temperature control
toward higher temperature to allow
automatic defrosting and to save
energy this way.
• Ensure a good ventilation. Do not
cover the ventilation grilles or holes.
6.2 Hints for fresh food
refrigeration
• The medium temperature setting
ensures good preservation of fresh
food.
Higher temperature setting inside the
appliance may lead to shorter shelf
life of food.
• Cover the food with packaging to
preserve its freshness and aroma.
• Always use closed containers for
liquids and for food, to avoid flavours
or odours in the compartment.
• To avoid the cross-contamination
between cooked and raw food, cover
the cooked food and separate it from
the raw one.
• It is recommended to defrost the food
inside the fridge.
• Do not insert hot food inside the
appliance. Make sure it has cooled
down at room temperature before
inserting it.
• To prevent food waste the new stock
of food should always be placed
behind the old one.
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6.3 Hints for food refrigeration
• Fresh food compartment is the one
marked (on the rating plate) with .
• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly
(eliminate the soil) and place in a
special drawer (vegetable drawer).
• It is advisable not to keep the exotic
fruits like bananas, mangos, papayas
etc. in the refrigerator.
• Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes,
onions, and garlic should not be kept
in the refrigerator.
• Butter and cheese: place in an airtight
container or wrap in an aluminium foil
or a polythene bag to exclude as
much air as possible.
• Bottles: close them with a cap and
place them on the door bottle shelf, or
(if available) on the bottle rack.
• Always refer to the expiry date of the
products to know how long to keep
them.
7. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 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,
abrasive powders, chlorine
or oil-based cleaners as they
will damage the finish.
CAUTION!
The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not
suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.
7.2 Periodic cleaning
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 them clean to ensure they are
clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7.3 Defrosting of the fridge
Defrosting in the fridge compartment is
automatic.
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 open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
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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 compressor operates
continually.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Operation" chap‐
ter.
Many food products were
put in at the same time.
Wait a few hours and then
check the temperature
again.
The room temperature is
too high.
Refer to "Installation" chap‐
ter.
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"
section.
Door is misaligned or inter‐
feres with ventilation grill.
The appliance is not level‐
led.
Refer to installation instruc‐
tions.
Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open
the door immediately after
closing.
Wait a few seconds be‐
tween closing and re-open‐
ing of the door.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by
mode.
Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Au‐
thorized Service Centre.
There is too much frost
and ice.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
The gasket is deformed or
dirty.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
Food products are not
wrapped properly.
Wrap the food products
better.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Operation" chap‐
ter.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Appliance is fully loaded
and is set to the lowest
temperature.
Set a higher temperature.
Refer to "Operation" chap‐
ter.
Temperature set in the ap‐
pliance is too low and the
ambient temperature is too
high.
Set a higher temperature.
Refer to "Operation" chap‐
ter.
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.
During the automatic de‐
frosting process, frost
melts on the rear plate.
This is correct. Dry the wa‐
ter with a soft cloth.
There is too much con‐
densed water on the rear
wall of the refrigerator.
Door was opened too fre‐
quently.
Open the door only when
necessary.
Door was not closed com‐
pletely.
Make sure the door is
closed completely.
Stored food was not wrap‐
ped.
Wrap food in suitable
packaging before storing it
in the appliance.
Water flows inside the re‐
frigerator.
Food products prevent the
water from flowing into the
water collector.
Make sure that food prod‐
ucts do not touch the rear
plate.
The water outlet is clog‐
ged.
Clean the water outlet.
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.
The temperature in the ap‐
pliance is too low/too high.
The temperature is not set
correctly.
Set a higher/lower temper‐
ature.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Closing the door"
section.
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. Refer to "Hints
and Tips" chapter.
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If the advice does not lead to
the desired result, call the
nearest Authorized Service
Centre.
8.2 Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with a longlife
LED interior light.
Only service is allowed to replace the
lighting device. Contact your Authorised
Service Centre.
8.3 Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer
to "Installation" chapter.
3. If necessary, replace the defective
door gaskets. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
9. NOISES
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CLICK!
HISSS!
BRRR!
BLUBB!
10. TECHNICAL DATA
The technical information is situated in
the rating plate on the internal side of the
appliance and on the energy label.
The QR code on the energy label
supplied with the appliance
provides a web link to the information
related to the performance of the
appliance in the EU EPREL database.
Keep the energy label for reference
together with the user manual and all
other documents provided with this
appliance.
It is also possible to find the same
information in EPREL using the link
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model
name and product number that you find
on the rating plate of the appliance.
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See the link www.theenergylabel.eu for
detailed information about the energy
label.
11. INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES
Installation and preparation of the
appliance for any EcoDesign verification
shall be compliant with EN 62552.
Ventilation requirements, recess
dimensions and minimum rear
clearances shall be as stated in this User
Manual at Chapter 3. Please contact the
manufacturer for any other further
information, including loading plans.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers
to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of
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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