AEG ERC37300X8, ERC37300W8, ERC37300S8 User Manual

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ERC37300

We were thinking of you when we made this product

Welcome to the world of Electrolux

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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The following symbols are used in this manual:

Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance

General information and tips

Environmental information

Scrapping old appliances

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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Safety instructions

Your new fridge may have other functions compared to your previous one.

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. Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. Keep the instruction booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else.

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

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.

WARNING

Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING

Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING

Do not use electrical appliance inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

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Contents

Welcome to the world of Electrolux . 3

Scrapping old cabinets . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Food Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Protect the environment . . . . . . . . . 11

	USE		MAINTENANCE and CLEANING . . 11
		7	Removing the ventilation grille	. . . . 11
	Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	7	Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 11
	DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8	Defrosting the fridge . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 12
	Functions Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8	To change the lamp . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 12
	Select /Switch off /Switch on . . . . . .	8	When the appliance is
	Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . .	8	not in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 13
	Switching off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8	SOMETHING NOT WORKING . . . . 13
	Ambient Temperature Function	9
			TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION	. . . . 15
	Child lock Function	9
	Shopping Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9	INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 15
	Eco mode Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9	Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . 15
	Use of the fridge compartment . . . . .	9	Remove the transport supports	. . . 15
	Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . .	9	Cleaning	15
	Holiday Function "H"	10
			Electrical cord	16
	Door open acoustic alarm	10
			Installing the cabinet	16
	Cabinet interior	10
			Door Reversal	17
	HINT and TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11	Electrical connection . . . . . . . .	. . . . 18

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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 2 hours. Otherwise the compressor may sustain damage. This time will allow the oil sufficient time to return to the compressor.

Control Panel

A B

C

D E

A - Appliance button ON/OFF

D - Function button

B - Temperature regulation button

E - Confirmation button

C - Temperature and function indicator

DISPLAY

	Excessive temperature alarm and	Temperature indicator
	Door open acoustic alarm	If on the Child Lock function is on
	Indicator (if foreseen)
		If on the Shopping function is on
	If on the temperature indicated is
		If on the Eco Mode function is on
	the ambient temperature
	Positive Temperature indicator

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First switch on

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

For a correct storage of the food select the Eco mode function that guarantee the following temperature is set:

+5°C in the fridge

· To select a different temperature see "Temperature regulation".

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.

Functions Menu

By activating the key D the functions menu is operating. 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 condi-tion.

The following functions are indicated: Ambient Temperature

Child Lock function Shopping function

Eco Mode function

Select /Switch off /Switch on

Temperature regulation

The temperature may be regulated by pressing the key (B) to set the desired temperature.

By pressing the key B the current temperature setting flashes on the indicator and by pressing the key B again it is possible to change it.

You confirm the choice of the temperature either by pressing the key E, (you will hear the buzzer) or by waiting for some seconds (you will not hear the buzzer).

Then the indicator shows the inside compartment temperature again.

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

It is not necessary to set the temperature again after long periods of non use as the temperature remains stored.

Attention!

During the stability period by the first starting the temperature displayed can not correspond to the setting temperature. During this time it is possible that the temperature displayed is different than the setting temperature.

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.

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 lighted.

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It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key D until the corresponding icon will flash 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 lighted.

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.

Shopping Function

If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest you activate the Shopping function to chill the products more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator.

The shopping 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 lighted.

The Shopping function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours. It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key D until the

corresponding icon will flashes and then key E.

Eco mode Function

The Eco mode 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 lighted.

In this condition the chosen temperatures are automatically set (+ 5°C and - 18°C), in the best conditions for storing food.

It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by changing the selected temperature in one of the compartments.

It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key D until the corresponding icon will flash 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!

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.

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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 a bad smell.

The Holiday Function H may be regulated by pressing the key B. By pressing the key B the current temperature setting flashes on the indicator. Press the key B again. When the letter H appears on the display, confirm the choice of the temperature or by pressing the key E, (you will hear the buzzer) or by waiting for some seconds (you will not hear the buzzer). Now the refrigerator is in the Holiday function in the energy saving mode and the indicator shows the letter H.

It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by changing the selected temperature in the compartment.

Attention!

The fridge compartment must be empty with holiday function on.

Door open acoustic alarm

An acoustic alarm will sound when the door is left open for around 5 minutes. The door open alarm conditions are indicated by:

-flashing of the icon ;

-sounding of buzzer.

Press the key (E) to stop the acoustic alarm.

When normal conditions are restored (door closed):

- the acoustic alarm will stop.

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 lower door compartment and the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer must not be moved. They are fitted to ensure 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 ventilation edging to increase the circulation of air and reduce the risk of condensation.

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HINT and TIPS

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 too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.

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

·Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit

·It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at 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.

·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. 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

council or Environmental Health office 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.

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.

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Internal Cleaning

Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.

Clean the inside and accessories 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

Use water/neutral soap emulsion for cleaning the surface of stainless steel, anti-finger-print coated. Do NOT use abrasive paste.

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 the floor.

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.

To change the lamp

The light is switched on automatically when the door is opened. Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Disassemble the lamp by using a screwdriver in the recess on the lamp insert. To prise it out of its location. Assemble a new lamp by guiding it into a centred position and press until it snaps into place.

Use a halogen bulb of the same type, maximum rating of 20 W.

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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 is to 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:

Problem	Possible cause / Remedy
” ” is displayed in the	An error has occurred in measuring the
temperature display.	temperature. Call your service representative.
	(The cooling system will continue to keep
	food products cold, but temperature
	adjustment will not be possible.)
It is too cold inside the	Set a warmer temperature.
refrigerator.	Vegetables and other products that are easily
	frozen have been placed on a "too cold"
	shelf. See the chapter "Temperature inside
	the refrigerator".
There is water on the cooling	This is normal. During automatic defrosting,
plate inside the refrigerator.	frost thaws on the cooling plate.
Water is running inside the	Clean the water drain and drain hole inside
refrigerator.	the refrigerator 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.
It is too warm inside the	Set a lower temperature.
refrigerator.	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 the insulating strip is complete and
	clean.

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	Water comes out on the floor.	Place the drain hose at the back of the
		cabinet above the drain bowl. See the
		chapter "Before using the cabinet the first
		time".
	The compressor operates	Set a warmer temperature.
	continuously.	Make sure that the door is completely closed
		and that the insulating strip is complete and
		clean.
	The cabinet does not operate	Power does not reach the cabinet. (Try
	at all. Cooling or interior light	connecting another electrical device to the
	does not operate. No indicator	power outlet.)
		The cabinet is not switched on.
	lamps light.
		The fuse has blown.
		The power plug is not properly connected.
	Sound level in cabinet is too	The refrigerating system will always produce
	high.	some sounds. A 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 sound 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 do 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".

If after above checks there is still a fault call your local Service Force Centre. In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.

Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Model	ERC37300W8/X8/S8
Net capacity Refrigerator l	361
Energy consumption kWh/y	179
Dimension mm
Height	1800
Width	595
Depth	623

INSTALLATION

Unpacking

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 council or the dealer.

Do not allow children to play with the packaging. The plastic film can cause suffocation.

Remove the transport supports Remove the tape and the transport supports from

·the door sides

·the shelves

Remove the transport support on the glass shelf by pushing the support forward along the edge of the shelf until it stops. Take hold of the rear edge of the glass shelf 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.

Cleaning

Wash the inside of the cabinet using lukewarm water, a mild washing-up detergent and a soft cloth.

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Electrical cord

Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particulary when the product is being pulled out of its niche.

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

·In the event of damage to the appliance's main cable, only an authorised service company recommended by the manufacturer or a similarly qualified person may adjust it in order to avoid shock hazard for the user.

Installing the cabinet

When two appliances are placed beside each other, the spacers 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.

Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the product.

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

Do not place heavy articles or the product itself on the power cord.

·there is a risk of a short circuit and fire.

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

·there is a risk of electric shock or fire.

· there is good air circulation around the cabinet and that the air channels below and behind the cabinet are not blocked. The ventilation space above the cabinet must be at least 4 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.

a)

b)

50mm

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Cabinet is placed at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification*, for which the appliance is designed.

* See on the rating plate on the inside of the appliance.

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

Climate		for an ambient
classifi-		temperature of
cation
SN		+10°C to +32°C
N		+16°C to +32°C
ST		+18°C to +38°C
T		+18°C to +43°C

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 230 mm to allow the door to open enough so that the shelves can be removed.

Check that the drain hose at the rear of the cabinet discharges into the drip tray.

The power plug must be accessible after installation of the cabinet.

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. Remove and reposition it on the other side.

3.Put the cabinet on a wooden board when it is laid down. Later, when raising the cabinet, it will be easier to

grip under the cabinet thanks to the board.

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Remove the front cover

4. Unscrew the three screws on the backside of the front cover

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Unscrew the hinge pin

Remove the door

5. Unscrew the door stopper screw

Remove the door stopper

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