user manual
Fridge
ERC34393W
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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Control panel 4
First use 4
Daily use 5
Helpful hints and tips 5
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 lid,
Care and Cleaning 6
What to do if… 6
Technical data 8
Installation 8
Environmental concerns 11
Subject to change without notice
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.
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 cover
1)
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 lamps
2)
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.
• Do not place food products directly
against the air outlet on the rear wall.
3)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once
it has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's
instructions.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the lamp is foreseen
3) If the appliance is Frost Free
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in
the freezer compartment as it creates
pressure on the container, which may
cause it to explode, resulting in damage
to the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost
from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• 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.
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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.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer,
CONTROL PANEL
1. Pilot light
2. Temperature regulator
Switching on
Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature setting regulator
clockwise to a medium setting.
The Pilot light will light up.
Switching off
To turn off the appliance, turn the thermostat knob to the "O" position.
Temperature regulation
The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:
• turn the knob clockwise to obtain the maximum coldness
• turn the knob counter- clockwise to obtain the minimum coldness.
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 appliance 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
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are recyclable.
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The intermediate position is usually the
most suitable.
However, 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 dial
must be set to a higher temperature to
allow automatic defrosting and therefore
reduced energy consumption.
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.
4) If a water connection is foreseen
Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
DAILY USE
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the shelves
can be positioned as desired.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed
at different heights.
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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.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the Temperature Regulator is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator.
If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
Hints for 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 around it
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.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance
with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the
appliance and save electricity consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage the
cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage
the plastics used in this appliance. For this
reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with
warm water with a little washing-up liquid
added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to
the mains supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops, dur-
ing normal use. The defrost water drains
out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent
the water overflowing and dripping onto the
food inside. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inserted into the drain hole.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
• disconnect the appliance from elec-
tricity supply
• remove all food
•
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent un-
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent
the food inside from spoiling in case of a
power failure.
5)
defrost
accessories
pleasant smells.
and clean the appliance and all
WHAT TO DO IF…
Warning! Before troubleshooting,
disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
5) If foreseen.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.
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Important! There are some sounds during
normal use (compressor, refrigerant
circulation).
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not
operate. The lamp does
not operate.
The mains plug is not connected
The appliance has no power.
The lamp does not work.
The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
The compressor operates continually.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too
The product temperature is too
The room temperature is too
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.
Water flows into the refrigerator.
Products prevent that water
Water flows on the
ground.
The temperature in the
appliance is too low.
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.
The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The product temperature is too
Many products are stored at the
There is no cold air circulation in
The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.
to the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.
The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
The temperature is not set correctly.
frequently.
high.
high.
During the automatic defrosting
process, frost defrosts on the
rear plate.
The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
flows into the water collector.
The melting water outlet does
not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.
The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.
The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.
high.
same time.
the appliance.
Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
Set a higher temperature.
Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.
Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
Decrease the room temperature.
This is correct.
Make sure that products do not
touch the rear plate.
Attach the melting water outlet to
the evaporative tray.
Set a higher temperature.
Set a lower temperature.
Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
Store less products at the same
time.
Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance.
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Replacing the bulb
If you want to replace the bulb, do these
steps:
1. Break the circuit of the appliance.
2. Press on the rear hook and at the same
time slide the cover in the direction of
the arrow.
3. Replace the bulb with one of the same
power and specifically designed for
household appliances. the maximum
power is shown on the light bulb cover)
4. Replace the light cover by sliding it into
its original position.
5. Reconnect the appliance.
6. Open the door and check if the light
comes on.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door
gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
TECHNICAL DATA
Dimension
Height 1600 mm
Width 600 mm
Depth 650 mm
The technical information are situated in the
rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label.
INSTALLATION
Read the "Safety Information" carefully
for your safety and correct operation of
the appliance before installing the
appliance.
Location
The appliance should be installed well away
from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can
circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging
wall unit, the minimum distance between
the top of the cabinet and the wall unit
must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, however,
the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate level-
ling is ensured by one or more adjustable
feet at the base of the cabinet.
If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the
side with the hinges facing the wall, the distance between the wall and the cabinet
must be at least 10 mm to allow the door to
open enough so that the shelves can be removed.
Warning! It must be possible to
disconnect the appliance from the
mains power supply; the plug must
therefore be easily accessible after
installation.
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Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage
and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power
supply cable plug is provided with a contact
for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with
current regulations, consulting a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility
if the above safety precautions are not observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Rear spacers
Inside the appliance you find two
spacers which must be fitted as shown
in the figure.
Slacken the screws and insert the spacer
under the screw head, then retighten the
screws.
10mm
Door reversibility
Before carrying out any operations, remove
the plug from the power socket. To change
the opening direction of the door, proceed
as follows:
• To carry out the following operations, we
suggest that this be made with another
person that will keep a firm hold on the
doors of the appliance during the operations.
• Open the door with the appliance in the
upright position. Unscrew the screws and
remove the upper door plastic trim.
• Remove the little plastic cover from the
door plastic trim and refit on the opposite
side (d).
• Lay down the appliance back side down.
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d
d
• Remove the screw of the hinge cover
plug (a) .
• Unscrew the upper hinge and remove it
(b).
• Unscrew the screw and remove the door
stopper (c).
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• Lift up the appliance to vertical position.
• Open the door and reposition the upper
door plastic trim with screws.
• Remove the door.
• Remove using a tool the cover (e), unscrew the lower hinge pivot (f) and place
it on the opposite side.
• Re-insert the cover (e) on the opposite
side.
• Re-insert the door .
• Pay attention that the front board of the
doors are parallel to the front board of
the top.
• Fix the door stopper on the opposite side.
• Position and fix the upper hinge (that can
be found in the instruction for use bag)
on the opposite side .
• Fix the screw of the new cover hinge
(that can be found in the instruction for
use bag).
• Fix the handle on the opposite side, insert the plastic plugs into the holes left
open that can be found in the instruction
for use bag.
Warning! Reposition, level the
appliance, wait for at least four hours
and then connect it to the power socket.
In case you do not want to carry out the
above mentioned operations, contact the
nearest After Sales Service Force. The After
Sales Service specialist will carry out the reversibility of the doors at your cost.
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Warning! After having reversed the
opening direction of the doors check
that all the screws are properly
tightened and that the magnetic seal
adheres to the cabinet.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it should be taken to the appropriate
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative
If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e.
in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait
for the natural fitting of the gasket. Lay
down the appliance back side down.
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 council, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
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