Electrolux SANTO 70390 KA User manual

SANTO 70390 KA
User manual
Manual de instruções
Fridge
Refrigerador

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Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.
With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of func-
tional design and cutting edge technology.
Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best
performance and control - indeed we are setting the highest standards of
excellence.
In addition to this you find environmental and energy saving aspects as an
integral part of our products.
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read
this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes
perfectly and most efficiently.
To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep
it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
The following symbols are used in this manual
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on
how to avoid damaging the appliance
General information and tips
Environmental information

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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remove transport safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Your appliance needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rear spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rehingeing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Prior to Inital Start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Starting up - setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Storage shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Door rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Bottle holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Fresh food refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
What to do if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Safety
The safety aspects of our refrigerators/freezers comply with accepted techni-
cal standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, we consi-
der it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information:
Intended use
• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the coo-
ling food. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended
or used incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for
any damage that may be caused.
• Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
• If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or forpurposes
other than the cooling of foods, please observe all valid legal regulations
for your application.
Prior to initial start–up
• Check the refrigerator for transport damage. Under no circumstance
should a damaged appliance be plugged in! In the event of damage, please
contact the vendor.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit
of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compa-
tibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that
none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Safety of children
• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. There is
a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains
plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or boltcatches, if fit-
ted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the
fridge when playing (there is risk of suffocation!)or get themselves into
other dangerous situations.
• Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household
appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision
and never let children play with the appliance!

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Daily Operation
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer (e.g.
electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug
it, or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull
on the cable.
In case of malfunction
• If the a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the "What
to do if ..." section of these instructions. If the information given there
does not help, please do not perform any further repairs yourself.
• Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by qualified service engineers.
Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your appliance needs
repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service.
Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped or burned at
an incinerating plant without danger!
About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as fol-
lows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chlorofluo-
rocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of
at a waste-paper recycling collection location.
Disposal of old Appliances
For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed of
properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its service
life - for your new appliance as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remo-
ve plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or
latch closures. This eliminates the danger that playing children lock them-
selves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place themselves into
other life-endangering situations.
Disposal:
• The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse.
• The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of the
appliance, may not be damaged.

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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room.
Energy use is affected by the ambi‡‡ent temperature. The appliance should
therefore
– not be exposed to direct sunlight;
– not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;
– only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to
the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed.
The climate classification can be found on the serial plate, which is located
at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each
climate classification: each climate classification:
• 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 con-
sequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this pro-
duct. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Remove transport safeguard
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.
•Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the
appliance.
Your appliance is equipped with shelf
retainers that make it possible to
secure the shelves during transporta-
tion.
To remove them proceed as follows:
Move the shelf retainers in the direc-
tion of the arrow, raise the shelf from
the rear and push it forward until it is
freed and remove the retainers.
A
C
B

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Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 bis +32 °C
N+16 bis +32 °C
ST +18 bis +38 °C
T+18 bis +43 °C
Your appliance needs air
For safety reasons, minimum ventila-
tionmust be as shown Fig.
Attention: keep ventilation ope-
nings clear of obstruction;
Rear spacers
Fit the rear spacers contained in
the documentation bag to ensu-
re even dissipation of heat gene-
reted during operation. Proceed
in the sequence illustrated by the
figures.
D594
100 mm10 mm
10 mm
NP007
Rehingeing the door
The side at which the door opens can
be changed from the right side (fac-
tory adjustment) to the left side, if
the installation site requires.
Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance
may not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains before
hand.
Procced as follows:
To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with
another person that will keep a firm hold on the door of the appliance
during the operations.
Gently lay the appliance on its back.
1. Remove the ventilation grille.
2. Remove the bottom hinge (A) by
unscrewing the fixing screws.
3. Remove the door.

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4. Unscrew the pin of the bottom
hinge (f) and refit it on the
opposite side.
5. Unscrew the pin of the upper hin-
ge (d) and refit it on the opposite
side.
6. Insert the door in the upper hinge
and refit the upper hinges (A).
Pay attention that the border of the
doors are parallel to the top border,
otherwise adjust the position of
the lower hinge of the door (A).
7. Remove from the ventilation
grille the cover (e) and refit it on
the opposite side.
8. Refit ventilation grille.
9. Unscrew the handle. Refit it on
opposite side after having pierced
he plugs with a punch. Cover the
holes left open with the plugs con-
tained in the documentation pack.
Reposition, level the appliance,
wait for at least one hour and
then connect it to the mains socket.
In any case you do not want to
carry out the above mentioned
operations, contact the nearest
After Sales Service Force. The
After Sales Service specialist will
carry out the reversibility of the
doors at your cost.
Attention:
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.

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Electrical connection
Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to ascertain if sup-
ply voltage and current values correspond with those of the mains at the
installation location.
e.g.: AC 230 ... 240 V 50 Hz or
230 ... 240 V~ 50 Hz
(i.e. 230 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)
The rating plate is inside the appliance on the left.
A correctly installed, earthed socket is required for the electrical supply. The
supply must have a fuse rating of at least 10 Amps.
If the socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in, the electrical
installation must include suitable means of isolating the appliance from the
mains (e.g. fuse, cut-out, current trip or similar with a minimum contact
separation of 3 mm).
Attention: The mains connection cable may only be replaced by a skilled
electrician. Please contact your dealer or our customer service department
for repairs.
Prior to Initial Start–Up
• Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start-
up (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
Control panel
BCE
DF A
A. Button ON/OFF
B. Temperature setting button (for warmer temperatures)
C. Temperature display
D. Temperature setting button (for colder temperatures)
E. COOLMATIC function "
F. COOLMATIC indicator (yellow)

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Temperature setting buttons
The temperature is adjusted using the „B“ and „E“ buttons. These buttons
are connected to the temperature display.
• The temperature display is switched over from the display of the ACTUAL
temperature (Temperature display is illuminated) to the display of the DESI-
RED temperature (Temperature display flashes) by pressing one of the two
buttons, „B“ or „D“ .
• Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED temperatu-
re is adjusted by 1 °C. The DESIRED temperature must be reached within 24
hours.
If neither button is pressed, the temperature display automatically switches
back after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) to the display of the ACTUAL tem-
perature.
DESIRED temperature means:
The temperature that has been selected for inside the fridge. The DESIRED
temperature is indicated by flashing numbers.
ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the fridge.
The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with illuminated numbers.
Temperature display
The temperature display can indicate several pieces of information.
• During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the fridge
(ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.
• When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates the
fridge temperature currently set (DESIRED temperature).
Starting Up - Setting the Temperature
1. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.
2. Press ON/OFF button. The appliances start.
3. Press either the „B“ or „D“ button. The temperature display switches over
and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the temperature
display.
4. Set the required temperature by pressing the „B“ or „D“ buttons (see section
"Temperature setting buttons"). The temperature display will immediately
show the changed setting. Each time the button is pressed the temperatu-
re is adjusted by 1 °C.
From a food safety point of view +5 °C should be considered sufficiently
cold for storing food in the fridge.

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5. Once the required temperature has been set, after a short period (approx. 5
sec.) the temperature display will change and again indicate the current
ACTUAL temperature inside the fridge. The display will change from flashing
to continuous illumination.
Information! When the setting is changed, the compressor does not start
immediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place. As the stora-
ge temperature within the fridge is reached quickly you can store food
immediately after switching on.
COOLMATIC
The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of
goods in the refrigerator.
1. The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC but-
ton. The yellow light illuminates.
The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling. A DESIRED
temperature of +2 °C is automatically selected. The COOLMATIC function is
ended automatically after a period of 6 hours.
2. The COOLMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by pressing
the COOLMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out..

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Interior Accessories
Storage shelves
• You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelf into the
lowest set of guides, above the fruit and the vegetable containers, and
keep it in this position.
• The height of the storage shelves
can be adjusted:
• To do this pull the storage shelf
forward until it can be swivelle-
dupwards or downwards and
removed.
• Please do the same in reverse to
insert the shelf at a different hei-
ght.Slide the front half of the Vario
storage shelf in another level to
the rear. By this means you will
gain space to place tall items on
the storage shelf below.
Adjusting the upper door rack
• Depending on the food stored, the upper door racks can be changed to
other holders or removed. Take out the refrigerators food, press the door
racks digonally upwards at their edges, reposition them, and press them
back into place.
D338
Bottle holder
Place the bottles (with the opening
facing front) in the pre- positioned
shelf.
If the shelf is positioned horizontally,
place only closed bottles.
This bottle holder shelf can be tilted
in order to store previously opened
bottles.
To obtain this result, pull the shelf up
so it can rotate upwards and be pla-
ced on the next higher level.

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Fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquide in the refrigeator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
• Position food so that air can circuiate freely round it.
Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above
the vegetable drawer(s)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
wapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as pos-
sible.
Milk bootles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle
rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in
the refrigerator.
Defrosting
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.

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Switching off the appliance
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
1. Remove all refrigerated and deep-frozen packages as well as ice trays.
2. Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button (A).
3. Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
4. Clean the appliance (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
5. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories,
should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
• The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Dan-
ger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance offand rem
ve the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker
or fuse.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumu-
late in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can
lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Attention!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
1. Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen
food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well covered.
2. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off
or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
3. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm
water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.

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4. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For
this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once
a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
5. Check the water drain hole on
the rear wall of the fridge. Clear a
blocked drain hole with the aid of
the green peg in the pack of
accessories included with the
appliance.
6. After everything is dry place
appliance back into service.
Energy Saving Tips
• Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of
warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent opera-
tion of the compressor.
• Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base
and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings.
• Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool
first.
• Only leave door open as long as necessary.
• Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food will
then be used to cool the fridge.
• Keep the heat emitting condenser, the metall grille on the rear wall of
your appliance, always clean.
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The food is too warm.
Interior lighting does not
work.
The appliance is near a heat
source.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
Please look in the "Initial Start
Up" section.
Light bulb is defective. Please look in the "Changing
the Light Bulb" section.
Turn the temperature regula-
tor to a colder setting tempo-
rarily.
Door was open for an exten-
ded period.
Please look in the "Installation
location" section.
A large quantity of warm food
was placed in the appliance
within the last 24 hours.
Open the door only as long as
necessary.
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Appliance does not work.
Appliance is not switched on Switch on the appliance.
Mains plug is not plugged in
or is loose. Insert mains plug.
Fuse has blown or is defective. Check fuse, replace if neces-
sary.
Socket is defective. Mains malfunctions are to be
corrected by an electrician.
Appliance cools too much. Temperature is set too cold.
Turn the temperature regula-
tor to a warmer setting tem-
porarily.
What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify
yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on
the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in
your specific case.
Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by
qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant
hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your
specialist dealer or our Customer Service.
Heavy build up of frost, possi-
bly also on the door seal.
Door seal is not air tight (pos-
sibly after changing over the
hinges).
Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal with
a hair dryer (not hotter than
approx. 50 °C). At the same
time shape the warmed door
seal by hand such that it sits
correctly.

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Unusual noises.
The appliance is touching the
wall or other objects.
Appliance is not level.
A component, e.g. a pipe, on
the rear of the appliance is
touching another part of the
appliance or the wall.
The compressor starts after a
period of time.
See the "Cleaning and Care"
section.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
The compressor does not start
immediately after changing
the temperature setting.
Water on the floor or on sto-
rage shelves. Water drain hole is blocked.
If necessary, carefully bend
the component out of the
way.
Move the appliance slightly.
Readjust the feet.
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Changing the light bulb
Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light bulb,
switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the circuit breaker.
Light bulb data: 220-240 V
1. To switch off the appliance, push the
button ON/OFF (A).
2. Unplug the mains plug.
3. To change the light bulb press on the
rear hook and at the same time slide
the cover in the direction indicated
by the arrow.
4. Change the defective light bulb with
one of the some power (the maxi-
mum power is shown on the light
diffuser).
5. Refit the light bulb cover.
6. Put the refrigerator back into opera-
tion.

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Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in
accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures in
accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), accident
prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and the regu-
lations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE) were observed in
the manufacture of this appliance.
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
– 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines.
– 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
(including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline