AEG-Electrolux ER8137I User Manual

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INSTALLATION - UND GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNGEN INSTRUCTIONS POUR LÕINSTALLATION ET LÕEMPLOI INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL LIBRETTO ISTRUZIONI

ER 8137 I ER 8137 I ER 8137 I ER 8137 I

K†HL-GEFRIERSCHR ANK REFRIGERATEUR-CONGELATEUR FRIDGE-FREEZER FRIGORIFERO-CONGELATORE

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.

This must be done before the appliance is built intoThese 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

¥ ce 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, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

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

¥ 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.

¥ ManufacturersÕ 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

¥ 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 relevant Figure.

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.

¥ If the appliance has been transported

horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor ’lows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow tlõe oil to flow back in the compressor.

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.

CONTENTS

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Use - Cleaning the interior - Operation - Temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Use - Freezing fresh food -Storage of frozen food - Thawing - Ice cube production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Use - Fresh food refrigeration - Movable shelves - Positioning the door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Hints - Hints for refrigeration - Hints for freezing - Hints for storage of frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Maintenance - Periods of no operation - Periodic cleaning - Interior light - Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Customer service and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Technical information - Installation - Location - Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Installation - Instructions for totally Built-in appliances - Door reversibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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.

Operation

Insert the plug into the wall socket. Open the refrigerator door and turn the thermostat knob, clockwise, beyond the ÇOÈ (STOP) position. The appliance will start to operate.

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.

USE

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.

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

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 Òrising timeÓ, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling).

Freezing fresh food

The 4-star compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food, and for 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 temeprature might drop below 0¡C.

If this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer setting.

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.

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