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Safety instructions
Your new fridge/freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one.
For the User
·The cabinet is intended for keeping foodstuff in a
normal household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
·Do not keep explosive gases or liquids in the
refrigerator or freezer compartment. They may
explode and cause injury and material damage.
·Do not let sharp objects come into contact with
the refrigerating system on the back of and inside
the cabinet. If the refrigerating system is
punctured, the cabinet will be damaged and
foodstuff inside may spoil.
·Do not keep carbonised drinks or bottles in the
freezer compartment. The glass bottles may
break.
·The cabinet is heavy. The edges and projecting
parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful
when moving the cabinet and always use gloves.
Child Safety
·Pay attention so that small children do not gain
access to the operating controls or the inside of
the cabinet.
Scrapping old cabinets
When discarding the cabinet, hand it over to a
recycling station. For more information, call your
local city office or your dealer.
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Contents
Safety instructions2.................
Scrapping old cabinets2.......................
Contents2..........................
Description of the Appliance3........
Control Panel3..............................
Before use4.........................
Using the fridge4....................
To start the fridge and set the correct temperature4.
Temperature inside the fridge4.................
Measuring the temperature4...................
Switching off5..............................
Cabinet interior5............................
Using the freezer5...................
To start the freezer and set the correct temperature 5
Temperature inside the freezer6................
Switching off6..............................
Alarms and other features6....................
Freezing6..................................
Suitable storage periods7......................
Cabinet interior7............................
Thawing7..................................
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Hints and Tips8.....................
Saving energy8.............................
Food Storage8..............................
Protect the environment8......................
Maintenance and Cleaning8..........
Removing the ventilation grille8................
Defrosting t he fridge8........................
Cleaning9..................................
Defrosting the freezer9.......................
To Change the Light Bulb10....................
When the appliance is not in use10...............
Something Not Working10............
Guarantee Conditions11.......................
Customer Care Department12...................
Service and Spare Parts12......................
Technical specification12.............
Installation12........................
Unpacking12................................
Cleaning12..................................
Remove the transport supports13................
Installing the cabinet13........................
Door Reversal14.............................
Electrical connection14........................
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Description of the Appliance
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Control Panel
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Modell ER8100B
1. Glass shelf
2. Bottle shelf
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3. Vegetable drawer
4. Butter compartment
5. Door shelf
6. Eggholder
7. Bottle shelf
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8. Freezer drawer
9. Ventilation grille
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10. Freezer calendar
ABCEFGHID
A. Thermometer
Displays the warmest temperature inside the freezer.
B. Alarm shut-off button
Used to turn the audible alarm off.
C. Red warning lamp
Flashes when one of the alarms in the cabinet has
been triggered.
D. FAST FREEZE button
Used to switch the Fast Freeze feature on and off.
E. Yellow indicator lamp
Lights when fast Freeze is operating.
F. Thermostat control
Usetoswitchonandsetthedesiredtemperaturein
the fridge.
G. Green indicator lamp
Lights when the fridge is operating.
H. Thermostat control
Usetoswitchonandsetthedesiredtemperaturein
the freezer.
I. Green indicator lamp
Lights when the freezer is operating.
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Before use
Position and clean the cabinet as explained in the
section "Installation".
Check that the drain hose at the rear of the cabinet
discharges into the drip tray.
Before inserting the power plug into the
outlet and switching on the cabinet for
the first time, leave it standing upright
for about 30 minutes, or for 4 hours if it
was t ransported horizontally. Otherwise
the compressor may sustain damage.
This time will allow the oil sufficient
time to return to the compressor.
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Using the fridge
To start the fridge and set the
correct temperature
Turn the thermostat control to the desired position.
MIN The l owest position of the thermostat control
results in the highest temperature inside the cabinet.
MAX The highest position of the thermostat control
results in the lowest temperature inside the cabinet.
H :Switched off.
Temperature inside the fridge
A suitable temperature inside the fridge is approx.
+5°C. If the thermostat control is set to a too cold
temperature, food with a high water content may
start to freeze if it has been placed in the coldest
places in the fridge. The picture shows the coldest
and warmest places inside the fridge.
(+ warm, - cold)
Meat, fish and milk should be put in the coldest part
of the cabinet.
The temperature will be affecteed by:
·How often the door is opened
·How much food is stored
·Position of the appliance (See chapter
Installation)
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Measuring the temperature
If the temperature is measured using a standard,
single t hermometer, this should be put in a glass of
water centrally placed inside the cabinet. This will
reflect the temperature inside the food products. Do
not place the thermometer hanging or lying directly
on the shelf.
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Hints:
·Distribute foodstuffs to allow cold air to
circulate freely between the products.
·Do not place food products directly against the
cooling plate on the rear wall since they may
freeze in this case.
·Also never put warm products into the cabinet.
Wait until they have cooled down.
·Cover all foods properly to avoid odours and
flavours from tainting other food.
Switching off
Turn the control anti-clockwise past the click
position to "H".
Unplug the power supply plug from the wall socket
or, alternatively, remove the fuse.
Cabinet interior
The shelves and door compartments are removable
and can easily be re-arranged.
Certain shelves must be lifted up by the rear edge to
enable them to be removed.
The l ower door compartment and the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer must not be moved.
They are required for proper air circulation inside the
cabinet.
Shelves with a raised edge should be placed with the
raised edge facing the rear wall of the cabinet, and
thus prevent food products from touching the
cooling plate.
The vegetable drawer has a removable plate to
separate different vegetables.
Using the freezer
To start the freezer and set the
correct temperature
Turn the thermostat control to the desired position.
MIN The l owest position of the thermostat control
results in the highest temperature inside the cabinet.
MAX The highest position of the thermostat control
results in the lowest temperature inside the cabinet.
H :Switched off.
Allow the cabinet to run for a period of 24 hours
whenever the temperature setting is changed. This
will allow the temperature to stabilise inside the
cabinet.
Once set, the temperature display shows "- -" until
the temperature inside the fridge reaches -1°C or
below.
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Temperature inside the freezer
To ensure that foodstuff will keep for a long time, be
sure that the temperature inside the freezer is -18°C
or below. Please note, however, that the energy
consumption increases as the temperature decreases.
The built-in temperature display shows the warmest
temperature inside the freezer. If the temperature is
measured using a thermometer, put it between the
products since this will reflect the real temperature
in the frozen products. It is normal that the built-in
temperature display shows a temperature slightly
above that measured in other ways.
Switching off
Turn the control anti-clockwise past the click
position to "H".
Unplug the power supply plug from the wall socket
or, alternatively, remove the fuse.
Alarms and other features
Temperature alarm
The warning lamp lights and an alarm sounds if it
gets warmer than -10°C.
Switching off the audible alarm: Press the switch-off
button. The red warning lamp goes out when it
becomes colder than -9°C.
The temperature alarm can start also at
colder than -9°C if e.g. the door has been
left open for a long time.
Freezing
You need not press the fast-freezing button when
freezing smaller quantities of food during any
24-hour period.
In all other cases, press the fast-freezing button
approx. 24 hours prior to placing the food in the
freezer .
Fast-freezing is automatically switched of 48 hours
after the button has been pressed.
Fast-freezing can be discontinued by pressing the
fast-freezing button once again.
The yellow fast-freezing lamp remains lit as long as
the fast-freezing button is engaged.
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Practical advice on freezing
·When freezing products, use the top shelf, and if
necessary the shelf beneth as this is the coldest
part. .
-Place the foods directly on the freezer shelves.
·Spread out the products as much as possible to
allow air to circulate between them.
·Do not place food products which are to be
frozen directly against other frozen food.
The heat from the unfrozen food may cause
the frozen food to thaw on the surface.
·Once frozen, re-arrange the products and put
them as close as possible to each other.
The food will then stay cold longer in the
event of a power failure.
·Do not freeze too much food at the same time.
The freezing capacity of the unit is indicated in
the specifications section.
Check that the cabinet is operating and
keeps the set temperature one day after
switching it on for the first time. Only
after then should the freezer be used to
freeze fresh foodstuff.
Suitable storage periods
Food purchased in frozen condition: Follow the
advice on the maximum storage period indicated on
the packaging.
Fresh food frozen at home:
Fatty and salty food should not be kept frozen for
more than three months. Cooked food and low-fat
food may be kept up to about six months. Lean food
and berries can be kept for approximately one year.
Cabinet interior
Freezer drawers
The freezer drawers make it easy to quickly and
easily find the food package you want. To gain
space, the drawers can be removed and the products
can be put directly on the shelves. On all shelves,
except the top shelf, it is possible to place products
that protrude 20 mm from the front edge. This
allows maximum use of the available space.
Do not remove the bottom drawer. It is required to
assure proper air circulation.
Ice cubes
Fill the ice tray to max. 3/4 since water expands as it
freezes. Release the ice cubes by twisting the ice
tray.
If ice cubes are kept for a long time, they will dry
out and the taste is affected. Thus, throw away old
ice cubes and prepare new ones when needed.
Thawing
It is best to use the fridge to thaw food. Place the
foodstuff on a plate with a raised edge to prevent
liquids from running out. To quickly thaw food, put
it in room temperature or i n cold water. When using
a microwave oven to thaw foodstuff, follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
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Hints and Tips
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Saving energy
·Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is
placed. See the section "Installation". When
installed correctly, the cabinet will consume less
energy.
·Try to avoid keeping the door open for long
periods, or opening the door to frequently as
warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
·Ensure there are no obstructions prevending the
door from cloosing properly.
·Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure
safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of
the refridgeration unit
·It is advisable to periodically clean the
refrigeration systemat the back of the appliance
with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
·Always leave warm food to cool down to room
temperature before placing in the fridge.
·Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should
be placed in the fridge before being transfered to
the freezer.
·Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by
packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages
before placing them in the freezer.
·Carefully follow the advice on freezing products
in the section "Using the freezer". This will
prevent wasting energy.
·Do not set the temperature too low in the freezer.
A suitable temperature is in the range of -18°C
to -20°C .
·Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a
thickness of 3-5 mm.
·Make sure the door gasket is complete and
always clean.
Food Storage
·To obtain the best results from your appliance,
neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate,
should be placed in the larder compartment.
·Avoid buying frozen food if you can not store it
straight away. The use of an isulated container is
advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen
food in the freezer immediately.
·Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and
labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is
consumed at its best.
Remove suspect food from you refrigerator and
clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.
Protect the environment
·Hand over the cabinet packaging and discarded
fridges and freezers to a recycling station.
Contact your local city office or your closest
dealer for more information.
·Keep foodstuff in re-usable containers. Cut down
on disposable material as much as possible.
·When cleaning the cabinet, use a mild
washing-up detergent.
·Follow the advice in the section " Saving energy"
·The door gasket and coolant used in this
cabinet will not harm the ozone layer.
·All parts in the packaging can be recycled.
·The cabinet has been designed for easy
dismantling and subsequent recycling.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Removing the ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed, e.g. to wash
the grille.
Make sure the door is open when removing the
ventilation grille. Unsnap the upper edge of the grille
by pulling outward/downward. Then pull the grille
straight out to completely remove it.
Defrosting the fridge
The fridge is defrosted automatically every time the
compressor stops. Frost formation can be prevented
by:
·not putting warm foodstuff inside the cabinet.
·avoiding frequently opening the door or keeping
it open too long.
·do not place foodstuffs directly against the cold
cooling plate.
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Cleaning
Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.
Don't use detergents, abrasive powders,
high perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products
containing bleach or alcohol when
cleaning the product
Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accossories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0,5 litre water)
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensure they are clean and free from debris.
Clean out the drip channel inside the fridge at
regular intervals and ensure that the drip channel is
clear at all times. If blocked carefully clear using a
piece of flexible curtain wire inserted into the drain
outlet to remove the blockage.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
Remove the ventilation grille (see the section
"Removing the ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean
under the cabinet. Once or twice a year dust the
condenser (black grille) and the compressor at the
back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum
cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the
performance of the appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.
When moving the cabinet, lift it by the
front edge to avoid scratching t he floor.
Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form on the
freezer shelves and around the top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a
thickness of about 3-5 mm.
Remove the freezer drawers and place them on top
of each other by turning every other drawer one half
turn. Put insulating material around the drawers, e.g.
blankets or newspapers.
The frozen products can also be packed closely
together and be kept in a cold location, e.g. in the
fridge.
Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowls with
hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer.
Take out the drain spout and place it in the bottom
freezer drawer where water can collect.
Loosen the ventilation grille to enable the bowl to fit
under the drain spout.
Carefully scrape off the ice when it starts to thaw.
Use a wood or plastic scraper. Do not use sharp
objects as these may damage the interior.
When all the ice has melted, clean and wipe the
cabinet dry, then push the drain spout back in place.
Switch on the cabinet and replace the frozen
foodstuff.
Never use a hair drier or other heating
appliances to speed up defrosting. Excessive
heat may damage the plastic interior, and
humidity could enter the electric appliance
making it live.
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To Change the Light Bulb
The light is switched on automatically when the
door is opened. Before replacing the light bulb,
disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
Cut the packaging around the bulb socket.
Keep the packaging on to hold the bulb when setting
it into the s ocket. Do not touch the bulb with your
bare fingers. Halogen light bulbs are sensitive to
grease from the skin.
Use a clear, UV-blocked, low-pressure type halogen
light bulb. Socket G4. Voltage 12 V. P ower rating
20 W/bulb.
When the appliance is not in use
Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
Empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the
doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to
check it once in a while to prevent the food inside
from spoiling in case of a power failure.
Something Not Working
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following point:
ProblemPossible cause / Remedy
Audible alarm + flashing red warning
lamp. (It is too warm inside the freezer.)
It is too warm inside the refrigerator.Set a lower temperature.
It is too cold inside the refrigerator.Set a warmer temperature.
Switch off the audible alarm by pressing the alarm shut-off
button.
The audible alarm could have been triggered by:
The cabinet having been recently switched on and the
temperature still being t oo high. See the chapter "Switching on
and setting the temperature".
Put food products in the right place inside the refrigerator. See
the chapter "Temperature inside the refrigerator".
Distribute the food products to allow cold air to circulate
around them.
Make sure that the door is completely closed and that t he
insulating strip is complete and clean.
Vegetables and other products that are easily frozen have been
placed on a "too cold" shelf. See the chapter "Temperature
inside the refrigerator".
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There is water on the cooling plate inside
the refrigerator.
Water is running inside the refrigerator.Clean the water drain and drain hole inside the refrigerator
Water comes out on the floor.Place the drain hose at the back of the cabinet above the drain
This is normal. During automatic defrosting, frost thaws on t he
cooling plate.
using e.g. cotton swabs or a bottle cleaner brush.
Some food products could have been placed near the rear of the
appliance prevetung the water from running into the drain.
bowl. See the chapter "Before using the cabinet the first time".
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It is too warm inside the freezer.Set a lower temperature.
Make sure that the door is completely closed and that t he
insulating strip is complete and clean.
If warm food products have been put inside the freezer, wait for
a couple of hours and then check the temperature again.
Distribute the food products to allow cold air to circulate
around them.
It is too cold inside the freezer.Set a warmer temperature.
Action Freeze could have been switched on.
The t emperature display shows the highest temperature inside
the cabinet. Thus a difference between the temperature
indicated on the display and the (average) temperature
measured in another way is normal.
Too much frost and ice are produced.Make sure that the door is completely closed and that t he
insulating strip is complete and clean.
Set a warmer temperature.
The compressor operates continuously.Set a warmer temperature.
Make sure that the door is completely closed and that t he
insulating strip is complete and clean.
The cabinet does not operate at all.
Cooling or interior light does not
operate. No indicator lamps light.
Sound level in cabinet is too high.The refrigerating system will always produce some sounds. A
Power failureDo not unnecessarily open the cabinet, except when the power
The power plug is not properly connected.
The fuse has blown.
The cabinet is not switched on.
Power does not reach the cabinet. (Try connecting another
electrical device to the power outlet.)
pulsing sound is heard when coolant is pumped inside the
cooling pipes. A ticking sound from the thermostat can be
heard when the compressor switches on and off. The s ound
level varies depending on the operation of the cabinet.
If you feel the sound level is incorrect:
Make sure the pipes at the back of the cabinet not touch each
other. Carefully bend them if they do.
If the cushion spacers (between the cabinet wall and pipes)
come loose, put them back in place again.
Carefully follow the instructions in the chapter "Installing the
cabinet".
cut seems to be long, in which case the food products should be
moved t o another cabinet that works. If the frozen products are
still hard following the power cut, they may be immediately
refrozen. If the food products have thawed but are still fresh,
they may be used, however they should be prepared before
re-freezing or eating them.
Guarantee Conditions
See Guarantee Conditions on the R egistration Card.
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Customer Care Department
For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux
appliance or futher information on Electrolux
products, you are invited to contact our Customer
Care Department by letter or phone as follows:
Customer Care Department
Electrolux
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by
telephoning:
XXXXXXXXXXX
Your call be routed the Service Force Centre
covering your post code area. The address of your
local Service Force Centre ids detailed in the
accompanying Customer Care Book.
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you
have read the details under the heading "Something
Not Working"
When you contact the Service Centre you will need
to give the following details.They will be found
inside your appliance.
Phone: 08705 950950 *
* calls to this number may be recorded for training
purposes
ServiceandSpareParts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or
if oyu wish to purchase spare parts please contact
Technical specification
ModelER8100B
Net volume refrigerator
Net volume freezer
Width595 mm
Height2000 mm
Depth600 mm
Energy consumption201 kWh/y
Energy classA
Rated power160W
189 l
95 l
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Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good
condition and free of any transport damage. Notify
the dealer immediately of any damage. Hand the
packaging over for recycling. For more information,
contact your local city office or the dealer.
Do not allow children to play with the
packaging. The plastic film can cause
suffocation.
Cleaning
Wash the inside of the cabinet using lukewarm
water, a mild washing-up detergent and a soft cloth.
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Remove the transport supports
Remove the tape and the transport supports from
·the door sides
·inside the door hinges
·the shelves
Remove the transport support on the glass shelf by
pushing the s upport forward along the edge of the
shelf until it stops. Take hold of the rear edge of the
glass s helf and pull the shelf and transport support
forward until the shelf tilts and the transport support
can be removed. Some models are fitted with a
silencing pad under the cabinet. Do not remove this
pad.
Installing the cabinet
9. When two appliances are placed beside each other,
the distances enclosed in the plastic wrapping should
be glued between the appliances. As shown in the
illustration.
To obtain the best performance from the cabinet,
ensure :
·the cabinet is placed in a dry, cool place and
is not exposed to direct sunlight.
·the cabinet is not placed close to a source of
heat, e.g. a cooker or dishwasher.
·the cabinet is level. The cabinet should not lean
against any wall. If necessary adjust the
feet using the adjustment spanner supplied.
·there is good air circulation around the cabinet
and t hat the air channels below and behind
the cabinet are not blocked. The ventilation
space above the cabinet must be at least 200 cm@.
The ventilation space can either be
a) directly above the cabinet, or
b) behind and above the top cupboard. In this case,
the space behind the cupboard must be at least
50 mm deep.
Cabinet is placed at a location whose ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate
classification*, for which the appliance is designed.
* See on the raiting plate on the inside of the
appliance.
The following table shows which ambient
temperature is correct for each climate classifacition.
a)
b)
50mm
Climate
classification
SN
N
ST
T
for an ambient temperature of
+10°C to +32°C
+16°C to +32°C
+18°C to +38°C
+18°C to +43°C
Check that the drain hose at the rear of the cabinet
discharges into the drip tray.
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If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the side with
the hinges facing the wall, the distance between the
wall and the cabinet must be at least 10 mm to allow
the door to open enough so that the shelves can be
removed.
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Door Reversal
1. Close the cabinet and remove the plug from the
electrical socket.
2. Remove the ventilation grille. There is a part on
the grille that can be removed. Reposition it and put
it on the other side.
3. Put the cabinet on a wooden board when it is laid
down. Later, when raising t he cabinet, it will be
easier to grip under the cabinet thanks to the board.
4. Unscrew the lower hinge and remove the lower
door. Unscrew the upper hinge pin and remove the
upper door.
5. On the centre beam:
Remove the plastic plugs by driving a drift into them
and rocking them loose.
Move the centre hinge unit to the other side. Flatten
the t hreads in the holes remaining from the hinges
and insert new plastic plugs.
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6. On the doors: Change the positions of the door
fittings. Put a new plug in the hole on the lower
door.
7. Replace the upper door and secure the upper hinge
pin.
Replace the lower door. Change the position of the
hinge pin of the lower hinge. Then secure the hinge.
Remove any play in the door by adjusting the height
of the lower hinge with the supplied spanner. Secure
with the l ock-nut.
8. Raise the cabinet and replace the ventilation grille.
9. When two appliances are placed beside each other,
the distances enclosed in the plastic wrapping should
be glued between the appliances. As shown in the
illustration.
10. Put the cabinet in position. Check that it stands
straight. S ee the section "Positioning the cabinet".
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Electrical connection
Connect the cabinet to a grounded electrical outlet.
Voltage: 230 V.
Fuse: 10 A.
Refer to the rating plate on the left inside the
cabinet.
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