AEG ERE38500X, ERE38500W, ERE38490W, ERE38490X User Manual
user manual
Refrigerator
ERE38490W
ERE38490X
ERE38500W
ERE38500X
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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Control panel 4
First use 6
Daily use 6
Helpful hints and tips 8
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,
Care and cleaning 9
What to do if… 10
Technical data 12
Installation 12
Environmental concerns 15
Subject to change without notice
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.
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
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damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire and/or electric shock.
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 cover1) 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 lamps2) 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, water 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.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the lamp is foreseen
3) If a water connection is foreseen
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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 appli-
CONTROL PANEL
1 ON/OFF button
2 Not in used
3 OK button
4 Fridge temperature warmer button
5 Display
6 Fridge temperature colder button
7 Mode button
It is possible to change predefined
sound of buttons to a loudly one by
pressing together MODE
for some seconds. Change is reversi-
ble.
Display
1 Child Lock function
2 Quick Chill function
3 Fridge temperature indicator
and MINUS
ance 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
4 Shopping function
5 Holiday function
6 Eco Mode function
Switching on
To switch on the appliance do these steps:
1. Connect the mains plug to the power
socket.
2. Press the ON/OFF button if the display
is off.
3. The temperature indicators show the set-
ted default temperature.
To select a different set temperature refer to
"Temperature regulation".
Switching off
To switch off the appliance do these steps:
1. Press the ON/OFF button for a few sec-
onds.
2. The display switches off.
3. To disconnect the appliance from the
power disconnect the mains plug from
the power socket.
Temperature regulation
The set temperature of the fridge may be adjusted by pressing the temperature regulators.
Set default temperature:
• +5°C for the fridge
The temperature indicators show the setted
temperature.
The set temperature will be reached within
24 hours.
Important! After a power failure the set
temperature remains stored.
For optimal food storage select the Eco
Mode function. Refer to "Eco Mode function".
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Eco Mode function
For optimal food storage select the Eco
Mode function.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The Eco Mode indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Eco Mode indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Eco
Mode indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Eco Mode indicator goes off.
Important! The function switches off by selecting a different set temperature.
Child Lock function
To lock the buttons from unintentional operation select the Child Lock function.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
2. The Child Lock indicator flashes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Child Lock indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Child
Lock indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Child Lock indicator goes off.
Holiday function
This function allows you to keep the refrigerator closed and empty during a long holiday
period without the formation of a bad smell.
Important! The fridge compartment must
be empty with holiday function on.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The Holiday indicator flashes.
The fridge temperature indicator shows
the set temperature.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Holiday indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Holiday
indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Holiday indicator goes off.
Important! The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.
Quick Chill function
The Quick Chill function provide rapid cooling of cans and bottles through cold airstream.
Put the cans/bottles on the Quick Chill bottle holder and open the air lever (1) towards
maximum.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears
The Quick Chill indicator flashes.
The fridge temperature indicator shows
the set temperature.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Quick Chill indicator is shown.
When the cooling is finished return the air
lever (1) towards minimum.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Quick
Chill indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Quick Chill indicator goes off.
4. The Eco Mode function is restored if it
has been previously selected.
The Quick Chill function stops automatically
after approximately 6 hours.
The Quick Chill bottle holder can be removed if not used.
Important! The function switches off by
selecting a different fridge set temperature.
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