AEG ENB40400X User Manual

User manual

ENB 40400 X ENB 40400 W

fridge - freezer

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Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine. We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of-Mind. Good luck!

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Before installing and using the appliance read this user's instruction book carefully. It contains safety precautions, hints, information and ideas. If the refrigerator is used in compliance with these instructions, it will operate properly and provide you with the greatest satisfaction.

The symbols below help you to find things more easily:

Safety precautions

Warnings and information at this symbol serve safety for you and your appliance.

Hints, useful information

Environmental information

Symbol for ideas

At this symbol ideas can be found according to food and its storing.

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate 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 council; your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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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.

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.

Child Safety

Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product. Keep packaging materials away from children, to prevent the risk of suffocation! This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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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 your local Service Force Centre.

Make sure that the power plug has not been squashed or damaged during transit.

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

As you unpack the appliance, check carefully for any signs of transit damage. 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

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Safety precautions for isobutane Warning

The refrigerant isobutane (R 600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance.

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. Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the appliance. Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment. Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if consumed straight from the freezer. Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment they can burst when the contents freeze.

Manufacturers' recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

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 your local Service Force Centre.

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 gases 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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Contents

Instructions for the User

Important safety information......................................................................5

Instructions for the User ............................................................................9

General information.................................................................................9

Use ......................................................................................................9

Control panel ....................................................................................9

Display .............................................................................................9

First switch on ...................................................................................9

Switching off ...................................................................................10

Functions Menu ...............................................................................10

Select / Switch off / Switch on each compartment ....................................10

Temperature selection.......................................................................10

Switching off on compartment ............................................................11

Ambient Temperature Function ...........................................................11

Child lock Function...........................................................................11

Use of the fridge compartment ................................................................11

Temperature regulation......................................................................11

Holiday Function ..............................................................................11

How to use the refrigerator ................................................................12

Shopping Function ...........................................................................12

Eco mode Function ..........................................................................12

Drinks Chill Function (Combi, freezer)..................................................12

Air Filter ..........................................................................................12

Drawer ...........................................................................................13

The Refrigerator...............................................................................13

Fresh Box .......................................................................................13

Storage Shelves...............................................................................14

Storage Times .................................................................................14

Use of the freezer compartment ..............................................................15

Temperature regulation......................................................................15

Excessive temperature alarm..............................................................15

Door open acoustic alarm..................................................................16

Freezeng fresh fodd..........................................................................16

Frozen Food Storage ........................................................................17

Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer........................................17

Thawing ..........................................................................................17

To Make Ice Cubes ..........................................................................18

Hints & Tips.....................................................................................18

Normal Operating Sounds .................................................................18

Food Storage ..................................................................................18

Energy Saving Advice .......................................................................18

In the Event of a Power Failure ...........................................................19

Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................................19

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External Cleaning .............................................................................19

When the Appliance is not in Use........................................................19

Changing the Carbon Filter................................................................20

Defrosting.......................................................................................20

To Change the Light Bulb..................................................................20

Something Not Working .........................................................................21

Service and Spare Parts ..........................................................................22

Customer Care Department .....................................................................22

Guarantee Conditions .............................................................................23

Instructions for the Installer .....................................................................25

Technical data......................................................................................25

Installing the appliance ..........................................................................25

Transportation, unpacking .................................................................25

Cleaning.........................................................................................25

Location .........................................................................................25

Levelling the Appliance .....................................................................26

Ventilation Requirements...................................................................26

Installation of the Carbon Filter ...........................................................27

Door reversal...................................................................................27

Electrical Connection........................................................................30

Storage time chart .................................................................................31

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General information

The official designation of the appliance is "partial frostfree refrigerator-freezer combination with one motor compressor and freezer placed in the lower part". The appliance has - besides the general services - a freezer with its own door and is completely separated from the other unit.

According to this the appliance is suitable for storing frozen and deep-frozen food, freezing products in quantity given in the user's instructions at home and making ice.The appliance can meet the requirements of standards between different temperature limits according to the climate class.

The letter symbol for climate class can be found on the data label.

Instructions for the User

Use

Control panel

A - Appliance button ON/OFF B - Temperature regulation button C - Temperature and function indicator D - Function button E - Confirmation button

DISPLAY

if on the indicated compartment is on; if on the indicated temperature is that

of the relative compartment

if it flashes the operations corresponds to the relative compartment

Excessive temperature alarm and Door open acoustic alarm Indicator (if foreseen)

If on the temperature indicated is the ambient temperature

Positive or negative Temperature indicator

Temperature indicator If on the child lock function is on If on the timer function is on If on the shopping function is on If on the Drinks Chill function is on If on the fast freeze function is on If on the Eco mode function is on

First switch on

After plugging the plug into the power outlet, if the display is not illuminated, press key (A), to turn the appliance on.

As soon as the appliance is turned on, it is in alarm mode, the temperature flashes and you will hear a buzzer.

Press key (E) and the buzzer will go off (also see the section on "excessive temperature alarm").The icon still flashes and will appear on the display.The warmest temperature reached.

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Important

If the door remains ajar for some minutes, the internal lighting will turn off electronically; after this, the lighting function will be reset by closing and opening the door itself.

Switching off

The appliance is shut off by pressing key (A) for more than 1 second. After this, a countdown of the temperature from -3 -2

-1 will be shown. When the appliance is shut off, the

ambient temperature is shown and the corresponding icon is lit.

Functions Menu

The functions menu is activated by pressing the key (D). Each function could be confirmed by pressing button E. If there is no confirmation after some seconds the display will go out from the menu and return in normal condition.

The following functions are indicated:

Select/Switch off/Switch on fridge compartment

Select/Switch off/Switch on freezer compartment

Select /Switch off /Switch on each compartment

Temperature selection

The temperature may be regulated by pressing the key (D) to select the compartment and than the key (B) to set the desired temperature.

By pressing the key (B) the current temperature setting flashes on the indicator. To confirm the choice of the temperature press the key (E).

You will hear the buzzer for few seconds and the indicator displays the newly selected temperature for a few seconds, then shows again the inside compartment temperature.

The newly selected-temperature will be reached after 24 hours.

After a long period out of use it is not necessary to set the temperature again because it remains stored.

For the correct storage of the food select the Eco mode function that guarantee the following temperatures are set:

+5°C in the fridge

-18°C in the freezer Wait until the inside temperature

reaches -18°C, before putting food in the freezer compartment.

To select a different temperature see "Temperature regulation".

Ambient Temperature Child lock function Shopping function Eco mode function Fast freeze function Drinks Chill function

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Switch off of one compartment

To switch off one compartment press the key (D) until the compartment is selected and then press the key (A), the count down will follow.

Ambient Temperature Function

The ambient temperature function is activated by pressing key D (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears .

In this condition the selected temperature is the ambient temperature.

You must confirm the choice by pressing key E within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lit.

It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key D until the corresponding icon flashes and then key E.

Child lock Function

The child lock function is activated by pressing key D (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears .

You must confirm the choice by pressing key E within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lit.

In this condition any possible operation through the keys does not cause any change as long as this function is activated.

It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key D until the corresponding icon flashes and then key E.

Use of the fridge compartment

Temperature regulation

The temperature of this compartment may be regulated between +2°C and +8°C.

During normal functioning the indicator shows the temperature inside the fridge.

Attention!

A difference between the temperature displayed and temperature setting is normal. Especially when:

- a new setting has recently been selected

- the door has been left open for a long time

- warm food has been placed in the compartment.

Holiday Function "H"

The holiday function sets the temperature at + 15°C.

This function allows you to keep the refrigerator shut and empty during a long holiday period ( e. g. the summer holidays) without the formation of unpleasant smells.

1. To turn on the holiday function modift the selected temperature. The temperature indicator can modify the displayed temperature up to + 8 °C, 1 °at a time. + 2 °C will be followed by the letter "H ". Press key E to confirm.

The refrigerator is now in the "holiday function" in the energy- saving mode.

Attention!

The fridge compartment must be empty with holiday function on.

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