AEG ERF2620 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOK

2223 390-41

ERF 2620

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS OPERATIONS EUROPE

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WARNINGS

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.

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 before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety.You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance.

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.

• 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 lollies 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.

Service/Repair

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

• This product should be serviced by an authorized 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 authorized technicians.

Use

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

• Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN).The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate.

Warning: when the ambient temperature is not included within the range indicated for the class of this appliance, the following instructions must be observed: when the ambient temperature drops below the minimum level, the storage temperature in the freezer compartment cannot be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use the food stored as soon as possible.

• 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.

If the appliance is fixed to the side of the kitchen unit, simply slacken the screws in fixing brackets (E), move the brackets as shown in the figure and retighten the screws. Fit the cover (D).

After completion of the door reversing operation, check that the door gasket 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 or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting.

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Fix cover (Hd) on guide (Hb) until it clips into place.

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CONTENTS

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Use - Cleaning the interior - Control Panel - Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Use - Use of the fridge compartment - Fresh food refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Use - Use of the freezer compartment - Freezing fresh food - Storage of frozen food - Thawing . . . . . . . . . . .6

Use - Ice-cube production- Cold accumulators - Movable shelves - Positioning the door shelves . . . . . . . . . .7

Hints - Hints for refrigeration - Hints for freezing - Hints for storage of frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Maintenance - Periods of no operation - Periodic cleaning - Interior light - Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Customer service and spare parts - Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Installation - Location - Shelf-holders - Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installation - Instruction for totally built-in instructions - Door Reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

• 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.

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 instructions.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

• 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.

• 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.

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 municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

Disposal of old Appliances

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 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 city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Place guide (Ha) on the inside part of the furniture door, up and down as shown in the figure and mark the position of external holes. After having drilled holes, fix the guide with the screws supplied.

Fix cover (Hc) on guide (Ha) until it clips into place

Open the appliance door and the furniture door at 90°. Insert the small square (Hb) into guide (Ha).

Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes as indicated in the figure. .

Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws supplied.

Should the lining up of the furniture door be necessary, use the clearance of slots.

At the end of operations, it is necessary to check if the door of the furniture closes properly.

Remove the brackets and mark a distance of 8 mm from the outer edge of the door where the nail must be fitted (K).

ca. 50 mm

90°

ca. 50 mm

PR33

8mm

PR167

8mm

PR168

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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.

USE

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Control panel

A - Appliance button ON/OFF

B - Freezer Thermostat control knob

C - Temperature indication button

D - Temperature and function indicator

E - Function button/ reset alarm

F - Fridge Thermostat control knob

DISPLAY

3. positiv and negativ Temperture indicator

4. Temperature indicator

5. If on fast freeze funcion is on

6. If on the shopping function is on

1. If on, the indicated temperature is that of the fridge compartment;

if it flashes, the alarm corresponds to the relative compartment.

2. If on, the indicated temperature is that of the freezer compartment;

if it flashes, the alarm corresponds to the relative compartment.

Operation

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

As soon as the appliance is turned on, the following signals will appear on the control panel:

• symbol (3) will be positive, indicating that the

temperature is positive.

• the temperature flashes, the background of the

display is red and you will hear a buzzer. Press button (E) and the buzzer will go off (also see the section on "excessive temperature alarm").

By turning the knob the display flashes and shows the desired temperature. For a correct storage of the food the following temperatures should be set:

+5°C in the fridge

-18°C in the freezer

Important

If the door remains ajar for more than 7 minutes, the internal lighting will turn off electronically; after this, the lighting function will be reset by opening and closing the door itself.

Fit the appliance in the niche by making sure that it stands against the interior surface of the unit on the side where the door hinges of the appliances are fitted. Insert the appliance until the upper strip butts up against the unit (1) and make sure that the lower hinge is in line with the surface of the unit (2).

D023

D724

Apply the sealing strip pushing it between the refrigerator and the adjacent cabinet.

Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the kit included with the appliance. (I = short) (P = long)

Apply covers (C-D) on joint cover lugs and into hinge holes. Snap vent grille (B) and hinge cover (E) into position.

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Separate parts Ha, Hb, Hc, Hd as shown in the figure.

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Temperature indication

In normal conditions, the display indicates the freezer temperature (symbol 2).

Each time key C is pressed, the display indicates in sequence:

1. symbol 1 turns on and indicator 4 shows the

temperature of the fridge compartment;

2.symbol 2 turns on and indicator 4 shows the

temperature of the freezer compartment.

In any case, after 10 seconds normal display conditions are restored.

Switching off

The appliance is shut off by pressing button (A) for more than 1 second. After this, a countdown of the temperature from -3 -2 -1 will be shown.

When the appliance is shut off, display (D) also goes off.

Activation of functions

Each time button E is pressed, the following functions are activated in a clockwise direction:

Symbol 5 : fast freeze function

Symbol 6 : shopping function

No Symbol: Normal operation

Not more than one function can be activated at a time; to de-activate the functions, press the button several times until no icon appears.

Use of the fridge compartment

Setting the temperature

The temperature within the appliance is controlled by the thermostat control knob situated at the top of the appliance.

The temperature of this compartment may be regulated by rotating the knob (F), and may vary between more or less +2°C and +8°C.

When the knob is rotated, the display flashes and indicates the set temperature. After having set the desired temperature, if the knob is not rotated within 5 seconds, the temperature of the freezer compartment will be indicated.

To operate the appliance proceed as follows:

Turn the thermostat control beyond the «

■» position.

Position min = minimum coldness

Position max = maximum coldness

Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.

The intermediate position is usually the most suitable.

The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature inside the appliance depends on the following factors:

– room temperature

– how often the door is opened

– how much food is stored

– position of the appliance

To shut off the refrigerator compartment, rotate the knob (F) anticlockwise till position "

■". In this position

the word "OF" is indicated for 5 seconds.The freezer compartment will keep on working.

We suggest placing the knob in the middle position to obtain an internal temperature of approximately +5° C.

Once the refrigerator compartment is shut off, the

only temperature which is indicated is that of the freezer compartment.

In this condition, the function shopping cannot be activated, and the lighting in the refrigerator compartment will be switched off.

Important: If the fridge compartment is off, the door must be closed in order that the freezer is working properly . In this condition, the electronic control of the appliance functions automatically and periodically circulating the air to prevent unpleasant smells and humidity .

Shopping Function

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

The shopping function is activated by pressing button E (several times if necessary) until the corresponding

icon appears

The shopping function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours.

It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing button E (see paragraph "Function Activation").

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.

Instructions for totally built-in appliances

Door reversal

Recess dimensions

Height (1) 1780 mm

Depth (2) 550 mm

Width (3) 560 mm

To ensure adequate ventilation, allow the clearances shown in figure.

Furthermore, it is necessary that the cabinet has a ventilation recess with the following dimensions:

depth 50 mm width 540 mm

The appliance is supplied with the right or left door opening. To change the opening direction of the door proceed as in the following instructions before installing it.

1. Unscrew the upper pin and remove the spacer

2. Remove the upper door

3. Unscrew the middle hinge and the brackets and refit them on the opposite side

4. Refit the upper door, the upper pin and the spacer on the opposite side

5. Unscrew the lower pin and remove the spacer and refit them on the opposite side

540

min.

200 cm

min.

200 cm

50 mm

D567

PR01

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Use of the freezer compartment

Temperature control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat situated at the top of the cabinet.

The temperature of this compartment may be regulated by rotating the knob (B), and may vary between more or less -15°C and -24°C.

To operate the freezer proceed as follows:

Turn the thermostat control beyond the «

■» position.

When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you turn the thermostat control to a medium setting.

However, if the appliance is working in unfavourable room conditions such as

- poor ventilation,

- high temperature,

- frequent door openings,

it may be necessary to select a more suitable setting.

We suggest setting the knob to the middle position to obtain an internal temperature of approximately

-18°C, which guarantees proper freezing and

conservation of the frozen foods.

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food, and for freezing fresh food.

The maximum quantity of foods to freeze in 24 hours is shown on the serial number plate.

Place the foods you want to freeze on the shelf of the freezer compartment, as this is the coldest point.

To freeze fresh foods, you will need to activate the fast freeze function. Press button E (several times if

necessary) until the corresponding icon appears

After a pre-cooling period of 24 hours, place the foods in the freezer.

The freezing process takes 24 hours. During this period do not put other foods in the freezer.

This function stops automatically after 54 hours.

Put the foods to be frozen in the compartments of the freezer, as per the diagram.

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 fast frost setting, then push again the Super-frost button.

Important

In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under “rising time”, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling).

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.

The function can be de-activated at any time by pressing button E (see paragraph "Activation of Functions").

Distribute the frozen food packages in the other compartments, so that the top compartments can be used for a further freezing operation.

- The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the best quality.

- Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is already frozen.

- During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer door remains closed.

ATTENTION!

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

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 auto-transformer 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.

INSTALLATION

Location

The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. See the enclosed built-in instructions.

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

- 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference suppression.

- 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.

Shelf holders

Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that make it possible to secure the shelves during transportation.

To remove them proceed as follows:

Raise the shelf from the back, push it in the direction of the arrow until it is freed and remove the retainers.

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Cold accumulators

The appliance is equipped with two cold accumulators. If there is a power outage, they will extend food conservation for a few hours.

Excessive temperature alarm

An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment (for example due to an power failure) is indicated by:

- flashing temperature;

- freezer compartment flashing (symbol 2);

- red illumination of display;

- sounding of buzzer.

When normal conditions are restored:

- the acoustic signal shuts off;

- the temperature value continues to flash;

- the display illumination remains red.

When you press button "E" to de-activate the alarm, the highest temperature reached in the compartment appears on indicator 4 for approximately 5 seconds. At this point the flashing stops and the display illumination changes over from red to white.

During the alarm phase, the buzzer can be switched off by pressing button E; the illumination of the display remains red until normal storage conditions are restored.

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.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie over the rear ones.

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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.

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);

• If there are water drops on the bottom of the cabinet, check that the defrost water drain opening is not obstructed (see “Defrosting” section).

• 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 left-hand side.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

162

0,918

335

Fridge Net Capacity lt.

Energy Consumption kWh/24h

Energy Consumption kWh/annuo

Freezing Capacity kg/24h

Rising Time

Freezer Net Capacity lt.

The Technical info are on the rating plate situated on the left inside the appliance.

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Hints for storage of frozen food

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.

The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pretreating before freezing;

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

Hints for freezing

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;

• the symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods.

HINTS

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.

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.

MAINTENANCE

Periods of non-operation

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

Turn off the appliance;

remove all food;

defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;

leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent unpleasant smells.

Periodic cleaning

Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner.This operstion will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.

Defrosting

Refrigerator

The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance above the compressor, where it evaporates.

Freezer

Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatically.

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 authorized technicians.

Interior light

If it becomes necessary to replace the lamp, press on the rear hook and at the same time slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Attention:

Replace the lamp with one of the same power (the maximum power is shown on the light diffuser).