AEG-Electrolux ER8126B User Manual

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INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MONTAJ VE KULLANIM KILAVUZU

ER 8126 B

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ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS OPERATIONS EUROPE

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.

WARNINGS

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

• ce lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

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.

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. See defrost instructions.

• 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.

Installation

• 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.

• 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.

• Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall.

• If the appliance has been 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.

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CONTENTS

Warnings 2

Use 4

Control panel 4 Cleaning the interior 4 Use of the freezer - Starting 4 Temperature regulation 4 Quick-freezing 4 The temperature alarm light 5 Freezing fresh food 5 Storage of frozen food 5 Thawing 5 Ice-cube production 5 Cold accumulators 5 Use of the refrigerator - Operation 5 Temperature regulation 5 Fresh food refrigeration 6 Movable shelves 6 Positioning the door shelves 6

Hints 7

hints for refrigeration 7 Hints for freezing 7 Hints for storage of frozen food 7 Maintenance 8

Periodic cleaning 8 Periods of no operation 8 Interior light 8 Defrosting 8

Customer service and spare parts 9

Installation 10

Location 10 Rear spacers 10 Electrical connection 10 Changing the opening direction of the doors 11

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 recicable.

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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.

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

USE OF THE FREEZER

This freezer compartment has been marked with the symbol , which means that it is suited to the freezing of fresh foods, the conservation of frozen foods and the production of ice-cubes.

Starting

Insert the power supply plug into the nearest wall socket (the function indicator light (D) will light up indicating that the freezer is receiving electrical input.)

Turn the thermostat knob (E) to the right to a medium setting (the temperature alarm light (A) will light up).

To turn off the freezer, turn the thermostat knob to the «

■» position.

The refrigerator compartment will remain operating.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated and can be increased to achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob towards higher settings.

However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on:

• room temperature;

• how often the door is opened;

• the quantity of food stored;

• location of appliance.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

Important

If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption.

Quick-freezing

For quick-freezing, press the quick-freezing switch (B). The quick-freezing indicator light (C) will then light up.

USE

Control panel

A. Warning light

B. Quick-freezing switch

C. SUPER operating control light

D. Pilot light (freezer)

E. Thermostat knob (freezer)

F. Pilot light (refrigerator)

G. Thermostat knob (refrigerator)

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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 coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal operating position. To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and baskets from appliance and place food on cooling shelves.

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.

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.

Freezing fresh food

The 4-star compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food, and for freezing fresh food. Do not exceed the storage times shown by the manufacturer on the commercially frozen food packets.

Set the freezer to quick-freezing operational status.

Wait at least 3 hours before introducing fresh foods into the freezer if it has only recently been turned on.

If the freezer has already been working for some time, press the respective switch at least 24 hours before introducing the food into the freezer in order to ensure better freezing results.

Under normal circumstances, to freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the setting of the thermostat knob with respect to the normal running position.

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

Place the food to be frozen in the top basket of the freezing compartment as this is the coldest part.

The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs is shown on the rating plate.

Important

Do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in the freezing compartment as they may burst. Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezing compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt. Remember that, once thawed, frozen food deteriorates rapidly.

The temperature alarm light (A)

The temperature alarm light turns on automatically whenever the temperature within the freezer rises above a certain value which might endanger satisfactory long-term conservation.

It is perfectly normal for the temperature alarm light to remain lit up for a short time after the freezer is initially turned on. It will remain lit up until the optimum temperature for the conservation of frozen food is attained.

Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated on the side of the upper section (where applicable).

Important

If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer, do not open the door of the freezer compartment. The frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration (up to 6-8 hours) and the freezer compartment is full, otherwise, it is recommended that the food should be used within a short time (a temperature increase of the frozen food shortens its safe storage period).

USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR

Operation

The temperature inside the refrigerator compartment can be selected using thermostat (F).

Temperature regulation

However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on:

Cold accumulators

Two cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer; these increase the leght of time for which food will keep in the event of the power failure or breakdown. They must be placed in the top drawer.

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