AEG-Electrolux ERU1371 User Manual

BUILT-IN REFRIGERATORS

REFRIGERADORES UMBUTíVEIS

2222 685-40

ERU 1371

refrigerator / frigorífico

P

GB

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Important Safety Instructions

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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.

¥ Ice follies 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 appliance should be serviced by an authorised

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 authorised technicians.

Use

¥ The domestic refrigerators and freezers are

designed to be used specifically for the storage of
edible foodstuffs only.

¥ 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 a
scraper. 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. 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

¥ 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.

¥ During normal operation, the condenser and

compressor at the back of the appliance heat up
considerably. For safety reasons, minimum

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.

These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or
using the appliance.

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ventilation must be as shown in the relevant
paragraph.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.

¥ 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 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.

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 your
municipal authorities.
The materials used on this appliance marked
with the symbol are recyclable.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Use

Cleaning the interior / Starting-up / Temperatur control / Fresh food refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Freezing fresh food / Storage of frozen food / Thawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Ice-cube production / Movable shelves / Positioning the door shelves / Explanation of the cold zone signs . .5

Hints Hints for refrigeration / Hints for freezing / Hints for storage of frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Maintenance Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Periodic cleaning / Periodic of non-operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Interior light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Customer service and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Door reversibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Inner door reversal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Installation Positioning / Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Grid preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Building in the appliance under a worktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Fitting the plinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

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.

Starting-up

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Open the door and turn the thermostat control knob,
to be found on the upper right hand side of the inner
compartment, clockwise beyond position ÇOÈ (OFF)
to start the appliance.

Temperature control

Temperature adjustment is obtained by turning the
thermostat knob clockwise until its pointer coincides
with the required setting.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

The minimum setting (least cold) is represented by
the lowest number and the maximum setting
(coldest) by the highest number. In any case, bear in
mind that the temperature can be either increased
(warmer) by turning the thermostat knob
anticlockwise or decreased (colder) by turning it
clockwise.

The thermostat knob setting should be adjusted
depending on the inner temperature of the
refrigerator, which, in turn, depends on a number of
factors, such as:

¥ ambient temperature
¥ number of times the door is opened
¥ quantity of food stored
¥ location of the appliance

Warning
If the ambient temperature is high, the

thermostat knob is on the coldest setting
(higher numbers) and the appliance is fully
loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice to form
on the evaporator. If this happens, turn the
knob to a warmer setting (lower numbers)
to allow automatic defrosting and so a
saving in electricity consumption.

Fresh food refrigeration

The refrigerator compartment is suitable for cooling
drinks and for normal food storing.

To obtain the best performance:
¥ do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the

refrigerator

¥ cover or wrap up the food, particularly if it has a

strong smell.

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.

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
temperature might drop below 0¡C. If this occurs
reset thermostat knob to a warmer setting.

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.

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 12 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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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.

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.

The glass shelf above the vegetable drawers
and the bottle shelf should always remain in
position, to ensure correct air circulation.

Positioning the door shelves

This model is equipped with a variable storage box
which is fitted under a door shelf compartment and
can be slid sideways.

For more thorough cleaning, the top and bottom door
sheves can be easily removed and refitted in
position.

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