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user manual
Refrigerator
ERA34372W
ERA34372X
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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Operation 4
First use 4
Daily use 4
Helpful hints and tips 5
SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings. To
avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents,
it is important to ensure that all people using
the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its
operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain
with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so
that everyone using it through its life will be
properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the
precautions of these user's instructions as
the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• 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.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the
plug out of the socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as you
can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to
close themselves into it.
• If 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
Care and Cleaning 6
What to do if… 7
Technical data 9
Installation 9
Environmental concerns 11
Subject to change without notice
before you discard the old appliance. This
will prevent it from becoming a death trap
for a child.
General safety
Caution! Keep ventilation openings
clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal
household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
• 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.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility, 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 igni-
tion
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit,
fire and/or electric shock.
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Warning! Any electrical component
(power cord, plug, compressor) must be
replaced by a certified service agent or
qualified service personnel.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of
the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the
mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover
1)
of interior
lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
•
Bulb lamps
2)
used in this appliance are
special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not
suitable for household room illumination.
Daily use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may explode.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary,
clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, wa-
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the lamp is foreseen
3) If a water connection is foreseen
ter will collect in the bottom of the appliance.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection
carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible
damages immediately to the place you
bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around
the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation
follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product
should be against a wall to avoid touching
or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only.
3)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine
spare parts must be used.
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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. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance
OPERATION
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to
a medium setting.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator to the "O" position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:
• turn the Temperature regulator toward
lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness.
• turn the Temperature regulator toward
higher settings to obtain the maximum
coldness.
shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your
local authorities. Avoid damaging the
cooling unit, especially at the rear near
the heat exchanger. The materials used
on this appliance marked by the symbol
are recyclable.
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable.
However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside
the appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
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.
FIRST USE
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 brandnew product, then dry thoroughly.
DAILY USE
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the shelves
can be positioned as desired.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
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Important! this appliance is sold in France.
In accordance with regulations valid in this
country it must be provided with a special
device (see figure) placed in the lower compartment of the fridge to indicate the coldest
zone of it.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at
different heights.
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.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the
Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded,
the compressor may run continuously,
Air cooling
The Dynamic Air Cooling (DAC) fan let food
cool quickly and a more uniform temperature
in the compartment.
You can switch on the fan by pressing the
switch (1). The green light (2) comes on.
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2
This device allows for rapid cooling of foods
and a more uniform temperature in the compartment.
Important! Switch on the fan when the
ambient temperature exceeds 25°C.
causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If
this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
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• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it
has a strong flavour
• p ositio n food so that air can circulate freely
around it
Hints for refrigeration
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.
CARE AND CLEANING
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in
its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important! Do no t p ull , m ov e or da ma ge a ny
pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance with
a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation
will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage the
cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage
the plastics used in this appliance. For this
reason it is recommended that the outer cas-
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.
ing of this appliance is only cleaned with
warm water with a little washing-up liquid
added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to
the mains supply.
Defrosting of the 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.
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.
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Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
• disconnect the appliance from elec-
tricity supply
• remove all food
defrost
4)
and clean the appliance and all
•
accessories
• leave the door/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.
WHAT TO DO IF…
Warning! Before troubleshooting,
disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or competent
person must do the troubleshooting that
is not in this manual.
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not
operate. The lamp does
not operate.
The mains plug is not connected
The appliance has no power.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
The compressor operates
continually.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too
The product temperature is too
The room temperature is too
The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.
to the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
The temperature is not set correctly.
frequently.
high.
high.
Important! There are some sounds during
normal use (compressor, refrigerant
circulation).
Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
Set a higher temperature.
Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.
Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before
storage.
Decrease the room temperature.
4) If foreseen.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.
Water flows into the refrigerator.
Products prevent that water flows
Water flows on the
ground.
The temperature in the
appliance is too low.
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The product temperature is too
Many products are stored at the
There is no cold air circulation in
During the automatic defrosting
process, frost defrosts on the rear
plate.
The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
into the water collector.
The melting water outlet does not
flow in the evaporative tray above
the compressor.
The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.
The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.
high.
same time.
the appliance.
This is correct.
Make sure that products do not
touch the rear plate.
Attach the melting water outlet to
the evaporative tray.
Set a higher temperature.
Set a lower temperature.
Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before
storage.
Store less products at the same
time.
Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance.
Replacing the lamp
1. Disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
2. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.
3. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the illustration).
4. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp
of the same power and specifically designed for household appliances. (the
maximum power is shown on the lamp
cover).
5. Install the lamp cover.
6. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.
7. Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket.
8. Open the door. Make sure that the lamp
comes on.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension of the recess
Height 1600 mm
Width 600 mm
Depth 650 mm
The technical information are situated in the
rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label.
INSTALLATION
Read the "Safety Information" carefully
for your safety and correct operation of
the appliance before installing the
appliance.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the
ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance:
Climate
class
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C
Ambient temperature
Location
The appliance should be installed well away
from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can
circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging
wall unit, the minimum distance between the
top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be
at least 100 mm . Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the
base of the cabinet.
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.
Warning! It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance from the mains
power supply; the plug must therefore
be easily accessible after installation.
10mm 100mm
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage
and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.
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 qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if
the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
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Rear spacers
Inside the appliance you find two
spacers which must be fitted as shown
in the figure.
Slacken the screws and insert the spacer
under the screw head, then retighten the
screws.
d
d
• Remove the screw of the hinge cover plug
(a) .
• Unscrew the upper hinge and remove it
(b).
• Unscrew the screw and remove the door
stopper (c).
b
Door reversibility
Before carrying out any operations, remove
the plug from the power socket. To change
the opening direction of the door, proceed 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
doors of the appliance during the operations.
• Open the door with the appliance in the
upright position. Unscrew the screws and
remove the upper door plastic trim.
• Remove the little plastic cover from the
door plastic trim and refit on the opposite
side (d).
• Lay down the appliance back side down.
c
a
• Remove the door.
• Remove using a tool the cover (e), unscrew
the lower hinge pivot (f) and place it on the
opposite side.
• Re-insert the cover (e) on the opposite
side.
• Re-insert the door .
• Pay attention that the front board of the
doors are parallel to the front board of the
top.
• Fix the door stopper on the opposite side.
• Position and fix the upper hinge (that can
be found in the instruction for use bag) on
the opposite side .
• Fix the screw of the new cover hinge (that
can be found in the instruction for use
bag).
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f
4
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• Lift up the appliance to vertical position.
• Open the door and reposition the upper
door plastic trim with screws.
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• Unscrew the handle. On the opposite side
remove the hole covers. Fix the handle on
the opposite side, insert the plastic plugs
into the holes left open that can be found
in the instruction for use bag.
Warning! Reposition, level the
appliance, wait for at least four hours
and then connect it to the power socket.
In 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.
Warning! 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. Lay down
the appliance back side down.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
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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