AEG-Electrolux ER6336U User Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
ER 6336 U
REFRIGERATOR
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Instructions for the user
Before use 4 Setting the temperature 4 Fresh food refrigeration 4 The door shelves 5 The -star compartment 6 Freezing fresh food 6 Frozen food storage 6 Thawing 6 Making ice cubes 6 Normal Operating Sounds 6
Health and safety guidelines 7
Defrosting 8 Maintenance and Cleaning 9
Internal cleaning 9 External cleaning 9 Periodic cleaning 9 Changing the light bulb 9 When the appliance is not use 9
Something not Working? 10 Service and Spare Parts 11 Customer Care Department 11
Guarantee conditions 12 Electrolux Service Force 13
Instructions for the installer
Technical specifications 15 Installation 15
Positioning 15
Electrical Connection 16 Building-in Instructions 17
Inner door reversal 17 Door Reversal 17 Building the appliance in under a worktop 19 Fitting the plinth 22
CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 or 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. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or your local Service Force Centre.
Any electrical work required to install this appli-
ance 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 states 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
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained
within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibly, which is nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appli-
ance, 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 appli ance 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 con-
sumed straight from the star compartement.
Do not remove items from the freezer comparte-
ment 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 freez-
er 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 Zanussi Service Force Centre.
At the end of the Appliance Life
When disposing of your appliance use an autho-
rised disposal site.
Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or
catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE
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 refrigerator 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:
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Room temperature
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How often the door is opened
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How much food is stored
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Position of the appliance
In determining the correct temperature control set­ting all these factors have to be considered and some experimentation may be necessary. When altering the temperature setting, allow 24 hours for the temperature to stablise before making further changes.
Important
If the fridge is not defrosting correctly, it is possible that because a very low tempera ture has been selected, the motor is working continuously, which prevents the defrost cycle from operating. To ensure correct defrosting, a lower num ber should be selected on the thermostat and you should notice that the motor cuts out from time to time, which is correct. If you wish to return to a lower temperature, turn the thermostat to a higher number, how ever you should turn the setting lower occa­sionally to allow automatic defrosting.
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.
Dairy compartment
Bottle storage shelf
Salad drawers
Storage shelves
Thermostat control
Freezer compartment
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To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some more useful hints: Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry): wrap in poly­thene bags and place on top of the salad drawers.
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
For more thorough cleaning, the butter shelf and the bottle shelf can be removed by pulling them in the directon of the arrows, then refitting them in position.
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The -star compartment
This compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food, for the storage of commercially frozen food and for ice cube making.
Freezing fresh food
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the setting of the thermostat knob. However, for a quicker freezing operation, turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but remem­ber that, in this condition, the refrigerator compart­ment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer setting. Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned foodstuffs. Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is already frozen. During the freezing process, ensure that the freezer compartment door remains closed.
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 the food in the
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star compartment will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the compartment is full. Do not open the door. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re­frozen.
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.
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 below, 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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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.
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.
The best way to defrost food is to put it in the
refrigerator to thaw slowly.
Ensure that food placed in the freezer compart-
ment is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best.
It is important that food is used before its “best
before” date.
The foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the
best quality.
The size of each pack should be small enough to
ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better results.
Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.
Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food, salt reduces the storage time.
Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing
bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airlight seal.
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 time indicated.
Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy
drink in the freezer compartment as they may explode. Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim.
Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in
the freezer compartment next to food which is already frozen as this could cause the tempera­ture of the frozen food to rise and its quality and storage life to reduce.
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 and the freezer door seals to ensure that they are 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.
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