AEG-Electrolux ER6427T User Manual

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INSTALLATION- UND GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNGEN
INSTRUCTIONS POUR L’INSTALLATION ETL’EMPLOI
INSTALLATIE- EN GEBRUIKSAANWIJZINGEN
INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BRUKSANVISNING
KÄYTTÖOHJEE

KÜHLSCHRANK
REFRIGERATEUR
KOELKAST
REFRIGERATOR
KYLSKÅP
JÄÄKAAPPI

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Contents

41

Instructions for the user

Important Safety Instructions 42
Description of the Appliance 44

Use 44

Cleaning the interior 44
Operation 44
Temperature regulation 44
Fresh food refrigeration 45
Movable shelves 45
Positioning the door shelves 45
Freezing fresh food 46
Storage of frozen food 46
Thawing 46
Ice-cube production 46
Defrosting 47

Maintenance 48

Periodic clearing 48
Periodic of non-operation 48
Interior light 48

Customer service and
spare parts 48

Instructions for the
installer

Technical specifications 49
Installation 49

Positioning 49
Electrical connection 49
Door reversibility 50
Inner door reversal 50
Building the appliance in under a worktop 51

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It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new
owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety

■

This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.

■

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

■

Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.

■

Before any cleaning or maintenance work is
carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug the
appliance.

■

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

■

Ice follies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.

■

Take utmost care when handling your
appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with consequent possible
fluid leakages.

■

The appliance must not be located close to
radiators or gas cookers.

■

Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.

■

There must be adequate ventilation round the
back of the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.

■

For freezers only (except built-in models): an
ideal location is the cellar or basement.

■

Do not use other electrical appliances (such
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved for this
purpose by the manufacturer.

Service / Repair

■

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

■

This appliance should be serviced by an
authorised Service Centre, 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
more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local
Service Centre, and always insist on genuine
spare parts.

■

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorised
technicians.

Use

■

The domestic refrigerators and freezers are
designed to be used specifically for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.

■

Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has
been thawed out.

■

Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.

■

The inner lining of the appliance consists of
channels through which the refrigerant passes. If
these should be punctured this would damage
the appliance beyond repair and cause food loss.
DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape
off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using
the scraper provided. Under no circumstances
should solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice
should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the
appliance. See defrost instructions.

■

Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in
damage to the appliance. Do not use a
mechanical device or any artificial means to
speed up the thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer. Never use
metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it
may get damaged.

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Installation

■

During normal operation, the condenser and
compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the relevant
Figure.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.

■

If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is
possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to
wait at least two hours before connecting the
appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the
compressor.

■

There are working parts in this product which
heat up. Always ensure that there is adequate
ventilation as a failure to do this will result in
component failure and possible food loss. See
installation instructions.

■

Parts which heat up should not be exposed.
Wherever possible the back of the product should
be against a wall.

■

If the appliance has been transported horizontally,
it is possible that the oil contained in the
compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is
advisable to wait at least two hours before
connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.

Environment Protection

■

This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The
appliance shall not be discarded together with
the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid
damaging the cooling unit, especially at the
rear near the heat exchanger. Information on
your local disposal sites may be obtained
from your municipal authorities.

■

The materials used on this appliance marked
with the symbol are recyclable.

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Description of the appliance

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash
the interior and all internal accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to
remove the typical smell of a brand-new product,
then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these
will damage the finish.

Operation

Insert the plug into the wall socket. Open the
refrigerator door and turn the thermostat knob,
clockwise, beyond the «O» (STOP) position.
The appliance will start to operate.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated and can
be increased to achieve a higher temperature
(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward
lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob

towards higher settings.
However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
refrigerator depends on:

room temperature;
how often the door is opened;
the quantity of food stored;
location of appliance.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to
position «O».

Important
If the ambient temperature is high or the

appliance is fully loaded, and the
appliance is set to the lowest
temperatures, it may run continuously
causing frost to form on the rear wall. In
this case the dial must be set to a higher
temperature to allow automatic
defrosting and therefore reduced energy
consumption.

Use

Butter shelf

Shelf

Bottle shelf

Vegetable
drawer

Shelves

Thermostat

Freezer
compartment

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Fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:
do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the

refrigerator;
do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong

flavour.
Position food so that air can circulate freely round it.
Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on

the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.

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 wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottles: 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.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series
of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as
desired.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes,
the door shelves can be adjusted in height.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows
until it comes free, then reposition as required.

For more thorough cleaning, the top door shelf can be
removed by pulling it in the direction of the arrows,
then refitting it in position.

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Freezing fresh food

The 4-star compartment ( ) is suitable for
long term storage of commercially frozen food and
for freezing fresh food.

To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change
the setting of the thermostat knob.
However, for a quicker freezing operation, turn the
thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but remember
that, in this condition, the refrigerator compartment
temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs
reset thermostat knob to a warmer setting.

To help you make the most of the freezing process,
here are some important hints:

■

the maximum quantity of food which can be
frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;

■

the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further
food to be frozen should be added during this
period;

■

only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly
cleaned, foodstuffs;

■

prepare food in small portions to enable it to be
rapidly and completely frozen and to make it
possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity
required;

■

wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene
and make sure that the packages are airtight;

■

do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food
which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in
temperature of the latter;

■

lean foods store better and longer than fatty
ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;

■

water ices, if consumed immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

■

it is advisable to show the freezing-in date on
each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of
the storage time;

■

on the inner door or special card (if supplied) you
will find sketches of various animals and food
types together with the recommended storage
time (in months) from the time of freezing;

■

do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks,
etc.) in the freezing compartment as they may
burst.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use,
before putting the products in the compartment let
the appliance run for at least two hours on the
coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the
normal operating position.

To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:

■

make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs
were adequately stored by the retailer;

■

be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from
the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest
possible time;

■

not open the door frequently or leave it open
longer than absolutely necessary.

Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot
be refrozen.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
food manufacturer.

Important
If there is a power failure when food is in

the freezer, do not open the door of the
freezer compartment. The frozen food will
not be affected if the power cut is of
short duration (up to 6 8 hours) and the
freezer compartment is full, otherwise, it
is recommended that the food should be
used within a short time (a temperature
increase of the frozen food shortens its
safe storage period).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can
be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room
temperature, depending on the time available for this
operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,
directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will
take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for
the production of ice-cubes.
Fill these trays with water, then put them in the
freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays
from the freezer.

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Defrosting

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.

It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use
the special cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the drain hole.

The freezer compartment, however, will become
progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided,
whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it.

Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means
to speed up the thawing process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.

However, when the ice becomes very thick on the
inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out
as follows:

1. pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the
thermostat knob to the «O» setting;

2. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a cool place;

3. leave the door open, place a basin on the top shelf
of the refrigerator compartment, under the drain
hole, remove the plug as shown in the figure;

4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior
thoroughly and refit the plug.

Keep the scraper for future use; turn the thermostat
knob back to the required setting or replace the plug in
the power socket. After two or three hours, reload the
previously removed food into the compartment.

Important

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs,
during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life.

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Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.

Warning

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its
cooling unit maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by
authorised technicians.

Periodic clearing

Never use metal objects for clearing your appliance
as it may get damaged. Clean the inside with warm
water and bicarbonate of soda. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
take the following precautions:

remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food:
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent

unpleasant smells.

Interior light

The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment
can be reached as follows:

1. unscrew the light cover securing screws;

2. unhook the moving part by pressing it as shown in

the figure.

If the door is open and the light does not come on,
check that the bulb is properly screwed in; if it still
does not work, replace the bulb with one of the same
power.
The maximum rating is shown on the light cover.

Maintenance

Customer service and spare parts

If the appliance is not functioning properly, check
that:

the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains
power switch is on;

there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging in
another appliance);

the thermostat knob is in the correct position.
If there are water drops on the bottom of the cabinet,

check that the defrost water drain opening is not
obstructed (see "Defrosting" section).

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If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact the nearest
service centre.

To obtain fast service, it is essential that when
you apply for it you specify the model and serial
number of your appliance which can be found on
the guarantee certificate or on the rating plate
located inside the appliance, on the bottom left­hand side.

Technical specifications

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The technical data is indicated in the rating plate on the left side inside the appliance.
Height 850 mm

Width 500 mm
Depth 600 mm

Installation

lf this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is
to replace an older appliance having a spring
lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make
that spring lock unusable before you discard the
old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming
a death-trap for a child.

Positioning

The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc.
Best performance is obtained with ambient
temperature between +16°C and +32°C (class N) o
between +10°C and +32°C (class SN). The class of
your appliance is shown on its rating plate.

For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as
shown in Fig.:

Appliance positioned under overhanging kitchen wall
units (see Fig.-A).

Appliance positioned without overhanging kitchen
units (see Fig.-B).

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.

Two adjustable feet at the cabinet base allow
accurate levelling of the appliance.

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and
frequency shown on the serial number plate
correspond to your domestic power supply. Voltage
can vary by +6% of the rated voltage. For operation
with different voltages, a suitably sized auto­transformer must be used.

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 specialist technician.

The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with EEC directive
number 87/ 308 of 2/6/87 relative to radio
interference suppression.

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

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

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Door reversibility

The appliance must be unplugged before performing
the following operations.

To reverse the opening direction of the door, proceed
as follows:

1. dismantle the bottom hinge (5);

2. dismantle the door (4);

3. unscrew pin (2) from hinge (1) and replace on the

opposite side;

4. unscrew insert (6) and replace on the opposite side;

5. refit the door and bottom hinge;

6. unscrew the handle (3). Refit it on the opposite side

after having pierced the plugs with a punch. Cover
the holes left open with the plugs contained in the
documentation pack.

Inner door reversal

1. Using a screwdriver release bracket (1) by pressing

on the internal spring (Fig.) and withdraw it from its
seat together with the door;

2. remove plug (2) and fit it in the hole left open on the
opposite side;

3. turn the door through 180°, remove the bracket (1)
and refit it on the opposite side.

4. Refit the door and insert the top pin and bottom
bracket (1), pushing it into place.

To ensure correct storage of food, the door is fitted
with a simple spring device which holds it in the open
position until it is properly closed.

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Building the appliance in under a
worktop

This appliance can also be built in under the worktop
of your kitchen unite. To do this, proceed as follows:

1. remove screws which secure the top to the front
hinges;

2. move the top slightly to release it from the retainers
and remove it

3. unscrew the screws securing the rear feet to the
cabinet;

4. remove the 3 mm shim from the feet and refit them;
screw in the front feet to obtain the required height.

Note

Hole provided in the top hinges enable the appliance
to be secured to the kitchen worktop by means of two
screws.

Important

For the appliance to function properly, an
opening of at least 137 cm2must be cut in the
kitchen worktop (see fig.).

A minimum clearance must also be provided
between the,condenser and the wall, as
shown in the figure.