AEG-Electrolux ER1532T User Manual

2222638-11

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

ER 1532 T

REFRIGERATOR

I N F O

2

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 4

Before use 4
Setting the temperature 4
Fresh food refrigeration 5
The door shelves 5
The - star compartement 6
Frozen food storage 6
Thawing 6
Making ice cubes 6
Normal Operating Sounds 6

Defrosting 7
Health and

Safety Guidelines 7
Maintenance and Cleaning 8

Internal cleaning 8
External cleaning 8
Changing the light bulb 8

When the appliance is not in use 8

Something Not Working? 9
Service and Spare Parts 10
Customer Care Department 10

Guarantee Conditions 11
Electrolux Service Force 12

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specifications 14
Installation 14

Positioning 14
Door reversal 15

Electrical Connection 16

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3

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

Prior to Installation

■ Check the appliance for transport damage. Under

no circumstance should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.

Installation

■ This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken

when moving it.

■ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

attempt to modify this product in any way.

■ Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the

electrical supply cable.

■ Any electrical work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.

■ Parts which heat up should not be exposed.

Whenever possible, the back of the appliance
should be close to a wall, but leaving the required
distance for ventilation, as stated in the
installation instructions.

■ The appliance should be left for 2 hours after

installation before it is turned on, in order to allow
the refrigerant to settle.

Refrigerant

■ 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 ignition.

- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the
appliance is situated.

Child Safety

■ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls

or play with the product.

■ There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging

material away from children!

During Use

■ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,

specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs
only. It is not intended for commercial or industrial
use.

■ Containers with flammable gases or liquids can

leak at low temperatures. Do not store any
containers with flammable materials, such as
spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in
the refrigerator.

■ Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has

thawed out.

■ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer compartment.

■ Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if

consumed straight from the star compartement.

■ Do not remove items from the freezer

compartement if your hands are damp/wet, as this
could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

■ Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer

compartment they can burst when the contents
freeze.

■ Manufacturers’ recommended storage times

should be adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

■ Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance

and disconnect from the electrical supply.

■ When unplugging always pull the plug from the

mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

Servicing

■ This product should be serviced by an authorised

engineer 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
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service
Force Centre.

At the end of the Appliance Life

■ When disposing of your appliance use an

authorised disposal site.

■ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or

catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Dairy shelf

➀

Can storage shelf with egg

➁

tray
Bottle storage shelf

➂

Salad drawer

➃

Glass shelf

➄

Storage shelves

➅

Conveyor

➆

Compartment for storing

➇

frozen food and making
ice cubes

Thermostat control

➈

➇
➆

➅

➄

➈

2

1

6

5

3

4

➀

➁

OPERATION

Before use

Remove all securing tapes. Wash inside the
appliance with lukewarm water and bicarbonate of
soda
(5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or
detergent as the smell may linger. Dry thoroughly.

Setting the temperature

The temperature inside the refrigeratorand the

-star compartment is regulated by a thermostat
with 6 temperature positions and one «OFF» (O)
position.

Position 1 = minimum coldness
Position 6 = maximum coldness

Turn the thermostat dial to the required position.
An intermediate position is usually the most suitable,

although the temperature will be affected by:

l

Room temperature
How often the door is opened

l

How much food is stored

l

Position of the appliance

l

In determining the correct temperature control setting
all these factors have to be considered and some
experimentation may be necessary.

➃

➂

When altering the temperature setting, allow 24
hours for the temperature to stablise before making
further changes.

4

5

Important

The temperature inside the refrigerator and

-star compartment can be regulated by

adjusting the conveyor located under the

- star compartment.

To obtain a lower temperature in the -star
compartment when frozen food is stored inside
and when the ambient temperature is 25°C or
lower slightly raise the conveyor (A) and push it
all the way in. When frozen food is not stored in
the -star compartment and when the
ambient temperature is higher than 25°C return
the conveyor to its initial position. This reduces
the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.

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.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective material,
such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may
obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb, chicken & poultry): wrap
in polythene bags and place on the first shelf under
the -star compartment.

Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one
or two days at the most.

Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly

cleaned and placed in the bottom salad drawers.
Butter & 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.

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with runners
so that shelves can be positioned as desired.

The door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes
shelves can be adjusted in height.
To do this proceed as figure.

For more thorough cleaning, the bottle shelf can be
removed by pulling it in the direction of the arrows,
then refitting it in position.

**

A

D182

D040

PR187

Making ice cubes

The appliance is provided with a plastic ice cube tray.
Fill the tray 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
place it in the -star compartment. To turn out
the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist to
release the cubes.

Important

Do not consume ice-lollies which have just
come out of the -star compartment. Their
extremely low temperature can cause frost
burns. Do not remove items from the ­star compartment if your hands are damp/wet,
as this could cause skin abrasions or
"frost/freezer burns".

Normal Operating Sounds

You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when
the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing
at the rear, to the cooling evaporator.

When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise from the compressor.

A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint ‘click’ when the thermostat cuts in and
out.

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The -star compartment

This compartment is suitable for the storage of
commercially frozen food and for ice cube making.

Frozen food storage

Storing ready-frozen foods is quite straightforward.
The packs can be placed beside each other or on top
of each other.
You are strongly advised to place ready-frozen food
in the compartment as quickly as possible after
purchase and we therefore recommend that you buy
them last. Also ensure that the external packaging is
intact.
Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen
water droplets on the pack could indicate that the
product has not been kept at a suitable temperature
and that it may have lost its original quality.
Partially thawed food must not be refrozen, it must be
consumed within 24 hours.
Never exceed the storage times indicated.
Do not open the -star compartment door too
often and do not leave open longer than necessary.

Important

In the event of a power cut do not open the
door. The food in the -star compartment
will not be affected if the power cut is short and
if the compartment is full. Should the food
begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly
and must not be re-frozen.

Thawing

Food can be thawed in a number of ways, depending
on the type of food and the size of the packs.
Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
refrigeration compartment and small pieces of meat
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.
Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.
A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
placement of aluminium wrapping in the oven.

DEFROSTING

While in operation the -star compartment
becomes progressively covered with frost.
This frost, which acts as an insulator and thus
prevents the cold from reaching the food should be
removed whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds
1/4".

To carry out complete defrosting proceed as follows:

1. Push the conveyor completely in.

2. Place a tray on the upper shelf of the refrigerator

under the drain hole of the conveyor.

3. Remove any food from inside the -star
compartment, wrap it in several sheets of
newspaper and store in a cool dry place.

4. Push the button at the centre of the thermostat
knob. To accelerate defrosting, place a bowl of hot
water inside the compartment (with a piece of
cardboard underneath the bowl as protection).

5. When defrosting is completed, dry thoroughly and
remove the water collected in the tray.
The refrigerator starts operating automatically
following defrosting.

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After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour, replace the previously removed food into the

-star compartment.
When defrosting it is not necessary to remove the
foods from the inner door and the refrigerator
compartment.

Important

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs
during defrosting may shorten their storage
life.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost
from the evaporator as you could damage it
beyond repair.

Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This
together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

The following tips should help you to ensure that
the food in your home is in as perfect condition
as possible.

■

Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible. Tests
showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange
juice rose to 22°C in an hour between the
supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to
get down to 7°C in the refrigerator.

■

Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as
possible.

■

Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.

■

Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave
food in a cool place in order that it can then be
placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible).

■

Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be
in separate containers. Take care not to let the
meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat does
drip, remove everything and clean thoroughly.

■

Do not store food uncovered.

■

Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean (Refer to “Maintenance and cleaning”).

■

Never allow spillages to dry and harden.

■

Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the
refrigerator door. Discard any broken or chipped
eggs.

■

Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to
ensure that it is clean and free from debris.

■

Always wash your hands with soapy water and
dry them with a clean towel before handling food.

■

Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work
surface or knife, without washing them thoroughly
in between.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.

Internal cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING
PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE
INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE
SURFACE AND LEA VE ASTRONG SMELL.

External cleaning

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
Do NOT use abrasive products.

Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with
a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.

You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched
OFF. An accumulation of dust will affect the
performance of the appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.

Changing the light bulb

Should the interior light fail to work, switch off and
disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.

Replace the bulb as follows:

1. Remove conveyor

2. Unscrew light bulb

3.Replace with a 12 watt bulb available from your

nearest Electrolux Service Centre.

4. Replace conveyor

When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods
and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to
prevent unpleasant smells.

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CONDENSER

COMPRESSOR

D358

D359

9

Symptom

Solution

No power to appliance

The light does not come on

The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too
high

The compressor runs continuously

Excessive frost and ice has built up

Noise

- Check there is power at the socket.

- Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.

- Check the fuse has not blown.

- Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.

- Replace the bulb if it has blown.

- Check the door light switch is not jammed.

- Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is turned

to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions.

- Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances

operating limits of 16˚C to 32˚C.
Relocate the appliance if necessary.

- Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct

temperature control. See page 4.

- Check that the doors are closed.

- Large quantities of food have recently been placed in

the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.

- Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.

- Ensure the doors are not left open.

- Check that nothing is preventing the doors from closing.

- Is the door gasket intact and clean?

- Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out?

- Refer to normal operating sounds.

SOMETHING NOT WORKING?

Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points.

IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or

installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.

If after the 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 any in-guarantee service calls.

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SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if
you wish to purchase spare parts please contact
your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by
telephoning:

08705 929929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to
the Service Centre covering your post code area.
The addresses are listed on the following pages.

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you
have read the details under the heading “Something
Not Working” and have the model number and
purchase date to hand.

Please note that it will be necessary to provide
proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service
calls. In-guarantee customers should ensure that
the checks under the heading “Something Not
Working” have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or
electrical breakdown.

CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT

For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux
appliance or for further information on Electrolux
products please contact our Customer Care
Department by letter or telephone as follows:

Customer Care Department
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ

Tel: [phone] (*

)

(*) calls to this number may be recorded for training

purposes.

Standard guarantee conditions

We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part
thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair
or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:

■ The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.

■ The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the

manufactuer's instructions.

■ The appliance has not been serviced, maintained repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not

authoried by us.

■ All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an Electrolux Service Force Centre.

■ Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.

■ This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these
hours in which case a premium will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

■ Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or

removable parts of glass or plastic.

■ Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside

the United Kingdom.

■ Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental

agreements.

■ Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Electrolux.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:

■ The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.

■ The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new

country of use for this brand or range of products.

■ This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.

■ Your new home is within European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.

■ The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a

normal household.

■ The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look
after you and your appliance.

France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nurenberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]

GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

111213

DIMENSIONS Height 85 cm

Width 54,5 cm
Depth 60 cm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz
TOT ALPOWER ABSORBED 110 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY(*) 0,70 kWh

GROSS CAPACITY 160 l
NET CAPACITY Fridge 118 l

Storage compartment 13 l
STAR RATING
(*)This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN153. Actual

consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

INSTALLATION

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Positioning

For this appliance to work efficiently, it must not be
located where the temperatures will fall below 16°C
(61°F) or rise above 32°C (90°F), e.g. conservatories.

For correct operation this appliance must be located in
a dry atmosphere, away from heat sources, e.g.
cookers, radiators, boilers and direct sunlight.

You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
should be 100mm (4”) between the top of the cabinet
and any overhanging kitchen furniture. Alternatively
allow 50mm (2”) between the top of the cabinet and
any overhanging kitchen furniture and a gap of 25mm
(1”) on either side of the appliance.

Do not obstruct the space underneath. The back of the
cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not
touch it. DO NOT install in places with restricted
ventilation.

Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
using your fingers.

50-100 mm10 mm

A

NP006

B

10 mm

D200

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Door reversal

Before carrying out the operations described below,
pull out the mains plug from the wall socket.

Carry out door reversal as follows:

1. Gently lay the appliance on its back with the top
held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of
packing.

2. Remove the bottom door hinge (5).

3. Remove the door (4) by opening it and pulling it

gently downwards to remove it from the top hinge
pin (2).

4. Unscrew the top hinge pin (2) from the top hinge (1)
and replace it in the opposite hole on the left hand
side.

5. Unscrew the foot at the base (6) of the appliance
and refit it on the opposite side.

6. Refit the door and the bottom hinge to the left hand
side.

7. Remove the door handle (3) and fit it on the
opposite side. Cover the holes left open with the
plugs already provided.

When the bottom hinge is screwed in, a certain
amount of force is exerted on the screws.
It is therefore advisable to lubricate the screw tips
before starting this operation.

Important

After completion of the door reversal operation,
verify that the door gasket is sealing onto 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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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability
should this safety measure not be
observed.

If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and
the appropriate plug fitted.

Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be
plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your
home.

Important

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of your appliance, may not correspond
with the markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:

Connect the Green and the Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
«E» or the earth symbol , or coloured green and
yellow.

Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured
black.

Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured
red.

The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BS1362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.

The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured
insert at the base of the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Electrolux Service Force Centre.

This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.

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

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent amendments.

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic

- Compatibility Directive) and subsequent amend-

ments.

Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in
the event of breakdown.

GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP. FUSE

13 AMP

D207

BROWN

BLUE

CORD CLAMP

© Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000