AEG EFR0563C User Manual

EFR 0563C

INSTRUCTION BOOK

NOTICE DUTILISATION

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This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips.
To ensure you see this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully
before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference.

The symbols below help you to find things more easily:

Safety precautions

Warnings and Safety information

Hints, useful information

Environmental information

Child Safety

Do not allow children to tamper with the controls
or play with the product.

There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging
material away from children!

Take off the door.

Leave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.

During Use

This appliance is designed for domestic use
only, specifically for the storage of edible
foodstuffs. It is not intended for commercial or
industrial use.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
and disconnect from the electrical supply.

When unplugging always pull the plug from the
mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

Servicing

This product should be serviced by an
authorised engineer and only genuine spare
parts should be used.

Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact Expert
Appliance Care.

At the end of the Appliance Life

When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.

Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

The Appliance and the Environment

This appliance does not contain gasses

which could damage the ozone layer.

Avoid damaging the cooling unit.

The packaging used on this appliance marked with
the symbol is recyclable.

Keep this instruction book for future reference
and ensure it is passed on to any new owner.

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These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all
before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

Prior to installation

Check the appliance for transport damage. Under
no circumstances should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.

Installation

This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt
to modify this product in any way.

Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is
damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available
from Expert Appliance Care.

Make sure that the power plug is not squashed
or damaged by the back of the fridge/freezer.

- A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a
fire.

Do not place heavy articles or the
fridge/freezer itself on the power cord.

- There is a risk of a short circuit and fire.

Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its
lead, particularly when the fridge/freezer is
being pulled out of its niche.

- Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire
and/or electric shock.

- If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by a certified service agent or qualified service
personnel.

If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert
the power plug.

- There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

Do Not Use Extension Cords.

Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall, but leaving the required
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation
instructions.

The appliance should be left for 2 hours after
installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.

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Instructions for the User

Guide to use the instruction book 2

Important Safety Instructions 3

Instructions for the User 5

Description of the Appliance 5

Using the Appliance 6

Before Use 6

To Start the Appliance 6

Controlling the temperature, setting 6

Hints and storage 7

Storage Shelf 7

The Ice-making Compartment 7

Hints and Tips 7

Food Storage 7

Frozen food storage 7

Energy Saving Advice 8

Storage time chart 9

Maintenance and Cleaning 10

Internal cleaning 10

External cleaning 10

When the appliance is not in use 10

Something Not Working 11

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Data 11

Location 11

Installing the Appliance 11

Transportation, Unpacking 11

Location 11

Electrical connection 12

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General information

This appliance is desiged for the refrigeration of food
in a domestic home. It also has an ice-making
compartment.

To ensure correct operation, this appliance should
be located where the ambient temperature is
between 10-38 °C

Description of the appliance

1. Ice-making compartment

2. Data plate

3. Ice tray

4. Wire shelf

5. Drip tray

6. Thermostat with knob

7. Door gasket

8. Door compartment

9. Condenser

10. Air circulation

11. Compressor

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Using the Appliance

Before Use

Remove all securing tapes.

Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water
with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0,5 litre
of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell
may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax

polishes or products containing alcohol.

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To Start the Appliance

1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after
installation.

2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply.

3. Turn the thermostat control knob to the required
setting. A setting of 4 is usually suitable for normal
operation (see thermostat control).

4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for
the correct temperature to be reached before
placing food inside.

Controlling the temperature, setting

The thermostatic controller interrupts the operation of
the appliance automatically for more or less time
depending on the setting then restarts it assuring the
required temperature.

Turning the control button towards the bigger numbers
cooling becomes more and more intensive.

In the ice-making compartment can be reached -2 °C
or lower temperature if the knob of the thermostatic
control is set according to following table:

Ambient temperature Thermostat setting

from 10 °C to 16 °C 1
from 16 °C to 25 °C 1-2
from 25 °C to 32 °C 2-3
from 32 °C to 38 °C 3-4

In this case the temperature starting automatically in
the fresh food compartment is about +5 °C or below.

The setting 5., 6. and 7. are suitable for quick chill of
big quantity goods.

The temperature coming about in the refrigerator is
effected by not only the position of the thermostatic
control but the ambient temperature, frequency of
door openings and the quantity of food put into it
newly etc.

In the maximum i.e. 7 position - in case of

increased demand e.g. during heatwaves ­without disconnecting continuous operation can
occur. This does not cause damages to the appliance.

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Storage Shelf

The shelf inside the appliance has a flap on

the left side that makes storing large sized
bottles possible.

The door shelves taken out of appliance can be used
for serving foods (fruit, salads, etc.)

The Ice-making Compartment

This compartment is suitable for the storing of
commercially frozen food and for making and storing
ice cubes.

Hints & Tips

Food Storage

To obtain the best results from your appliance
neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate,
should be placed in the refrigerator.

Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible.

Do not push food together too much, try to allow air
to circulate around each item.

Do not store food uncovered.

Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean, refer to Cleaning and Maintenance.

Frozen food storage

Storing ready-frozen foods is quite straightforward.
The packs can be placed beside each other or on top
of each other.

Hints for storage

Suggested storage locations for different types of
food produce:

1. Storing frozen foods, making ice and ice-cream.

2. Confectionery, ready-cooked foods

3. Foods in dishes

4. Opened cans

5. Milk, dairy products

6. Fresh meat, cold cuts, sausages, etc.

7. Fruits, vegetables, salads

8. Cheese, butter

9. Eggs

10. Yoghurt, sour cream

11. Bottles, drinks

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You are strongly advised to place ready-frozen food in
the compartment as quickly as possible after
purchase and we therefore recommend that you buy
them last. Also ensure that the external packaging is
intact.

Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen
water droplets on the pack could indicate that the
product has not been kept at a suitable temperature
and that it may have lost its original quality.

Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it must be
consumed within 24 hours.

Never exceed the storage times indicated.

Do not open the ice-making compartment door too
often and do not leave open longer than necessary.

Important

In the event of a power cut the food in the ice-making
compartment will not be affected if the power cut is
short and if the compartment is full. Do not open the
door. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be
consumed quickly and must not be refrozen.

Energy Saving Advice

Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat,
such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator.

Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room
and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet
are not obstructed.

Always leave warm food to cool down to room
temperature before placing in the fridge.

Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods,
or opening the door too frequently as warm air will
enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.

Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the
door from closing properly.

It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration
system at the back of the appliance with a duster or
vacuum cleaner.

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Time and method of storage of fresh foods in the refrigerator

Notation:

X usual storage time

x possible storage time (concerns to really fresh product only)

Foods Storage time in days Method of packaging

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Raw meat XXx x x cling film, airtight
Cooked meat XXXx x x dish covered
Roasted meat XXXx x dish covered
Raw minced meat X dish covered
Roasted minced meat XXx x dish covered
Cold cuts, Vienna sausage XXx x cling film, cellophane, grease-proof paper
Fresh fish X x x cling film, airtight
Cooked fish XXx x dish covered
Fried fish XXx x x dish covered
Tinned fish, open X x x dish covered
Fresh chicken XXXx x x cling film, airtight
Fried chicken XXXx x x dish covered
Fresh hen XXx x x cling film, airtight
Boiled hen XXx x x dish covered
Fresh duck, goose XXXx x x cling film, airtight
Roasted duck, goose XXXXx x x dish covered
Butter unopened XXXXXXXoriginal packaging
Butter opened XXxxxxxoriginal packaging
Milk in a plastic bag XXXx x original packaging
Cream XXx x plastic box
Sour cream XXXXx x x plastic box
Cheese (hard) XXXXXXXaluminium foil
Cheese (soft) XXXX x x x cling film
Curds XXXX x x x cling film
Egg XXXXXXX
Spinach, sorrel XXx x cling film
Green peas, green beans XXXXx x x cling film
Mushroom XXx x x cling film
Carrot, roots XXXXXXXcling film
Bell-pepper XXx x x cling film
Tomato XXXXXXXcling film
Cabbage XXXXXx x cling film
Quickly rotting fruits (strawberry,
raspberry, etc.) XXXx x cling film
Other fruits XXXXx x x cling film
Tinned fruits opened XXXx x dish covered
Cakes filled with cream XXx x dish covered

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Before any maintenance of cleaning work is
carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from
the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

Internal Cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and
bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse
and dry thoroughly.

NEVER use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as these will
damage the surface and leave a strong
odour.

External Cleaning

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.

When the appliance is not in
use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods
and clean the appliance, leaving the door open to
prevent unpleasant smells.

Defrosting

While the appliance is in operation the ice-making
compartment becomes progressively covered with
frost.

This frost, acts as an insulator and prevents the
cold from reaching the insulator food. The frost
should be removed whenever the thickness of the
frost exceeds 1/4. To carry out complete
defrosting proceed as follows.

Pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat control knob to the '0' position.

Leave the fridge and ice-making compartment
doors open, when defrosting is completed, dry the
appliance thoroughly. Remove any defrost water
collected in the tray.

Replace the plug in the socket or return the
thermostat to the initial position and, after letting
the appliance run for at least an hour, place the
food in the refrigerator.

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Problem

No power to the
appliance

The temperature in the
appliance is too high

The temperature in the
appliance is too low

Excessive frost and ice
has built up

The appliance is noisy.

Possible Cause

No power at the socket.

There is a power cut.

The fuse has blown.

Thermostat control is set at 0.

The appliance is located in an unsuitable position.

The thermostat control is set too low.

The thermostat control is set too high.

The door has been left open.

Something is obstructing the door.
The door gasket is dirty.

The appliance is not level.

Solution

Check there is power at the socket.

Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.

Check the fuse has not blown.

Check the thermostat setting.

Check the ambient temperature is within the
appliances operating limits of 12 °C to 32 °C.

Check that the thermostat control knob is turned
to the correct setting relative to ambient
conditions.

Set the thermostat control knob to a lower
position.

Check the door has not been lef t open.

Check nothing is preventing the door from closing.

Check the door gasket is intact and clean.

Check if the appliance stands stable (all four feet
should be on the floor).

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If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting
Expert Appliance Care.

If after the above checks your appliance still does not
operate correctly, contact your local Service Force
Center.

Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof
of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.

In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made, as the
engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a
mechanical or electrical breakdown.

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Technical data

EFR 0563C

Ice-making comp.: 5

Fresh food comp.: 65

Ice-making comp.: 5

Fresh food comp.: 62

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Model

Gross capacity (l)

Net capacity (l)

Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Depth (mm)
Energy consumption (kWh/24 h)

(kWh/year)
Energy class, according to EU standards
Rated power (W)
Weight (kg)

Installing the appliance

Transportation, unpacking

The appliance and the interior fitting are protected for
transport.

Remove all packaging and any adhesive tape.

Any remnants of adhesive can be removed using
white spirit.

After transportation the appliance must not be
switched on for 2 hours. This is to allow the
refrigerant to settle.

Cleaning

Clean the accessories and the inside of the appliance
with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5
litres of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly
perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or
cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol.

Location

The appliance should be positioned in a well
ventilated, dry room.

Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature.

The appliance should therefore:

not be installed next to radiators, cookers or
other sources of heat

only be installed at a location where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate
classification, for which the appliance is
designed.

The climate classification can be found on the data
plate.

The following table shows which ambient
temperature is correct for each climate
classification:

Climate Classification Ambient Temperature

SN +10 to +32 °C

N +16 to +32 °C

ST +18 to +38 °C

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Electrical connection

This refrigerator is designed to operate on a
115 V AC (~) 60 Hz supply.

The plug must be put into a socket with protective
contact. If there is no such, it is recommended to
get an electrician to fit an earthed socket in
compliance with standards near the refrigerator.

This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:

73/23 EEC of 19.02.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent modifications,

89/336 EEC of 03.05.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

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