AEG-Electrolux ERB25391W8 User Manual

fridge - freezer / Kühl - Gefrierschrank

2223 426-62

ERB 25391 W8

GB

INSTRUCTION BOOK

GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNGEN

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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 not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

• 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 a
plastic scraper. Under no circumstances should
solid ice be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be
allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.

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CONTENTS

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .02

Use / Cleaning the interior - Operation - Temperature regulation - Fresh food refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . .

Freezing fresh food - Thawing - Ice-cube production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .04

Use / Storage of frozen food - Ambient switch - Movable shelves - Positioning the door shelves . . . . . .05

Use / Hints for refrigeration - Hints for freezing - Hints for storage of frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Maintenance / Periods of non-operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .06

Maintenance / Periodic cleaning - Interior light - Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .07

Maintenance / Customer service and spare parts - Installation- Location - Shelf-holders . . . . . . . . .

Installation - Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08

Installation / Rear spacers - Door reversibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .09

• 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.

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USE

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.

Operation

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the thermostat knob (D),clockwise, beyond the

“O” (STOP) position (the light (C) will light up).
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to

position “O”.

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.

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.

Do not use detergents or abrasive

powders, as these will damage the finish.

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 press the ambient switch at
least 24 hours before introducing the food into the
freezer.

Place the food to be frozen on the bottom
compartment.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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 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).

Ambient switch

With room temperature lower than +16°C switch (A)
should be depressed (the built-in light will come on).

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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).

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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.

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;

• 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;

• 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.

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 pre-treating before freezing.

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

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.

MAINTENANCE

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.

Periods of non-operation

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

remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door ajar to allow air to circulate to prevent

unpleasant smells.