Aeg-electrolux ERC 33220, ERC 37220 User Manual
user manual
Refrigerator
ERC33220W
ERC37220W
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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Control panel 4
First use 4
Daily use 5
Helpful hints and tips 6
SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is moved
or sold, so that everyone using it through its
life will be properly informed on appliance
use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the
precautions of these user's instructions as
the manufacturer is not responsible for
damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people 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.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull
the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance
as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric
shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance
having a spring lock (latch) on the door or
Care and cleaning 7
What to do if… 8
Technical data 10
Installation 10
Environmental concerns 12
Subject to change without notice
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.
General safety
Caution! Keep ventilation openings
clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal
household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
• 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.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a natural gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility, which is
nevertheless flammable.
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 igni-
tion
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify this product in any way. Any
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damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Warning! Any electrical component
(power cord, plug, compressor) must
be replaced by a certified service agent
or qualified service personnel to avoid
hazard.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of
the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the
mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover1) of interior
lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
•
Bulb lamps2) used in this appliance are
special purpose lamps selected for
household appliances use only. They are
not suitable for household room illumination.
Daily use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may explode.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.
2) If the lamp is foreseen.
3) If a water connection is foreseen.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal
objects.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary,
clean the drain. If the drain is blocked,
water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection
carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the
appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place
you bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be
around the appliance, lacking this leads
to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid
touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible
burn.
• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only.
3)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the
servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.
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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. The insulation foam
contains flammable gases: the appli-
CONTROL PANEL
1 Fridge temperature regulator
2 Fridge OFF position
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Fridge Temperature regulator
clockwise to a medium setting.
Switching off the fridge
To turn off the Fridge, turn the Fridge temperature regulator to the OFF position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:
• turn the Temperature regulator counter
clockwise to obtain warmer storage temperature.
ance shall be disposed according to
the applicable regulations to obtain
from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the
rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked
by the symbol
• turn the Temperature regulator clockwise
to obtain colder storage temperature.
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable.
The exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the
appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
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
Temperature regulator must be set to a
higher temperature to allow automatic
defrosting and therefore reduced energy
consumption.
are recyclable.
FIRST 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.
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
Check that the drain hose at the rear of the
cabinet discharges into the drip tray.
DAILY USE
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of shelves support so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.
Some shelves must be lifted up by the rear
edge to enable them to be removed.
Important! Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer to ensure
correct air circulation.
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tions to allow for the subdivision best suited
to personal needs.
All parts inside the drawer can be removed
for cleaning purposes.
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.
Important! Do not move the big lower door
shelf to ensure correct air circulation.
Vegetable Drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and
vegetables.
Some models have a separator inside the
drawer that can be placed in different posi-
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