Safety instructions
Your new fridge/freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one.
Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. Keep the
booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the
meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
For the User
· The cabinet is intended for keeping foodstuff in a
normal household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
· Do not keep explosive gases or liquids in the
refrigerator or freezer compartment. They may
explode and cause injury and material damage.
· Do not let sharp objects come into contact with
the refrigera ting system on the back of and inside
the cabinet. If the refrigerating system is
punctured, the cabinet will be damaged and
foodstuff inside may spoil.
· Do not keep carbonised drinks or bottles in the
freezer compartment. The glass bottles may
break.
· The cabinet is heavy. The edges and projecting
parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful
when moving the cabinet and always use gloves.
Child Safety
· Pay attention so that small children do not gain
access to the operating controls or the inside of
the cabinet.
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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 negativ
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 ci
y office, yourhousehold waste disposal service o
he shop where you purchasedthe product.
Contents
Safety instructions 2.................
Scrapping old cabinets 2.......................
Contents 2..........................
Description of the Appliance 3........
Control Panel 3..............................
Before use 4.........................
Using the fridge 4....................
To start the fridge and set the correct temperature 4.
Temperature inside the fridge 4.................
The "Natura-fresh" zone 4.....................
Switching off 5..............................
Alarms and other features 5....................
Cabinet int erior 6............................
Using the freezer 7...................
To start the freezer and set the correct temperature 7
Temperature inside the freezer 7................
Switching off 7..............................
Alarms and other features 7....................
Freezing 8..................................
Suitable storage periods 9......................
Cabinet int erior 9............................
Thawing 9..................................
Hints and Tips 10.....................
Saving energy 10.............................
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Food Storage 10..............................
Protect the environment 10......................
Maintenance and Cleaning 10..........
Removing the ventilation grille 10................
Cleaning 11..................................
Defrosting the freezer 11.......................
Defrosting the fri dge 12........................
To change the light bulb 12.....................
Change of carbon filter 12......................
When the appliance is not in use 12...............
Something Not Working 12............
DECLARA TION OF GUARANTEE TERMS 14....
Technical specification 15.............
Installation 15........................
Mains Cable 15...............................
Unpacking 15................................
Remove the transport supports 16................
Cleaning 16..................................
Before installing the cabinet 16..................
Installation of carbon filter 16...................
Installing the cabinet 17........................
Door Reversal 18.............................
Electrical connection 18........................
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Description of the Appliance
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Model ERZ3600
1. Glass shelf
2. Diveder
3. "Natura-fresh" zone with
drawers and cover
4. Freezer drawer
5. Freezer plate
6. Ventilation grille
7. Butter compartment
8. Door shelf with Egg holder
9. Bottle shelf
10. Grid
11. Quick chill shelf
12. Bottle- and can holder
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A. Refrigerator power switch
Switches the refrigerator on and off incl.
"Natura-fresh" zone.
B. Temperature display
Shows the average temperature inside the
refrigerator (not for "Natura-fresh" zone).
C. Temperature adjustment button/thermostat
Used to set the temperature in the refrigerator.
D. QUICK CHILL button
Used to switch the Quick Chill feature on and off.
E. Yellow indicator lamp
Lights when Quick Chill is operating.
F. Freezer power switch
Switches the freezer on and off.
G. Temperature display
Shows the highest temperature inside the freezer.
H. Temperature adjustment button/thermostat
Used to set the temperature in the freezer.
I. FAST FREEZE button
Used to switch the Fast Freeze feature on and of f.
J. Yellow indicator lamp
Lights when Fast Freeze is operating.
K. Alarm shut-off button
Used to turn the audible alarm off.
L. Red warning lamp
Flashes when one of the alarms in the cabinet has
been triggered.
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Before use
Position and clean the cabinet as explained in the
section "Installation".
Check that the drain hose at the rear of the cabinet
discharges into the drip tray.
Before inserting the power plug into the
outlet and switching on the cabinet for
the first time, leave it standing upright
for about 4 hours. Otherwise the
compressor may sustain damage. This
time will allow the oil sufficient time to
return to the compressor.
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Using the fridge
To start the fridge and set the
correct temperature
Switching on:
Switch on the fridge by pressing the power switch.
Setting the temperature
Press the buttons until the desired temperature
flashes in the temperature display (The temperature
can be set between +3°C and +8°C.)
"+" raises the temperature.
"-" lowers the temperature.
Once set, the temperature display shows "-" until the
temperature inside the fridge reaches +9°C or below.
Allow the cabinet to run for a period of 24 hours
whenever the temperature setting is changed. This
will allow the temperature to stabilise inside the
cabinet.
It is not necessary to reset the temperature when the
cabinet is switched on after it has been out of use.
The thermostat recalls the previously set
temperature.
Temperature inside the fridge
A suitable temperature inside the fridge is approx.
+5°C.
The "Natura-fresh" zone
The temperature in the "Natura-fresh" zone is
constantly just above 0°C. Adjustment by the user is
not necessary.
The "Natura-fresh" zone contains two drawers
separated by a cover.
The lower drawer has a higher humidity of the air is
suited for keeping berries, fruits and vegetables.
The upper drawer is suited for meat, fish and
poultry.
Foodstuffs notsuitabletokeep inthe "Naturafresh" zone:
- Cold sensitive fruits like bananas, papaya,
passion fruits, avocado and citrus fruits.
- Cold sensitive vegetables like pimiento, cucumber
courgette, aubergine potatoes and tomatoes.
Fruit and vegetables not yet mellow, like pears.
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Packup all foodstuffsbeforekeeping inthe
"Natura-fresh" zone. In this way aroma,
moisture and colour is kept for a longer time.
Suitable packing materials:
Polyethylene airtight bags and wraps;
Plastic containers with lids;
Aluminium foil.
Regulation of air humidity
The two drawers are fitted with adjustable air slots.
The opening in the air slots can be adjusted with
sliders, which allow the humidity inside the drawers
to be varied.
With the air slots open, the stronger air circulation
results in a lower air moisture in the drawer.
A closed air slots keeps the natural air moisture for
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Switching off
Switch off the cabinet by pressing the power switch.
Keep the button pressed for approx. 1 second.
Power to the cabinet is completely
interrupted only when the power plug is
disconnected.
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Alarms and other features
Door open alarm
If the fridge door remains open for more than 5
minutes, the red warning lamp starts flashing and an
audible alarm sounds.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the "alarm shut-off button". The red warning
lamp goes out when the door is closed.
Quick chill
This function has two usage areas. One area in
connection with cans / bottles being quickly chilled
on the quick chill shelf, and t he other in connection
with large amounts of food at room temperature
being placed on the shelf.
Chilling of cans/bottles:
When groceries are placed on the shelf (see under
section; Quick chill shelf) the air regulator should be
turned to it's maximum position, then press the
Quick chill button.
This will be indicated in the symbol window with a
"C" and by the yellow lamp being lit.
Chilling of warm groceries:
This function is used in connection with large
amounts of groceries at room temperature being
placed in the fridge. Pressing the Quick chill button
starts this function.
This will be indicated in the symbol window with a
"C" and by the yellow lamp being lit.
When this function has been activated forced air will
chill the groceries, and the temperature in the cabinet
reset to +2°C. After 6 hours t he Quick chill
automatically shuts off and the temperature
gradually goes back to its normal setting.
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Carbon filter's function:
The built-in carbon filter means that strong smelling
groceries can be placed near other groceries without
affecting their taste or aroma.
Cabinet interior
The shelves and door compartments are removable
and can easily be re-arranged.
Certain shelves must be lifted up by the rear edge to
enable them to be removed.
The bottom compartment in the door, the divider and
the cover over drawer must not be moved as it has
an impact on the air circulation.
Shelves with a raised edge should be placed with the
raised edge facing the rear wall of the cabinet.
The lower "Natura-fresh" drawer is fitted with two
moveable dividers inside with five different
possibilities to separate different foodstuffs.
Quick chill shelf:
The lower Quick chill shelf can be placed in one of
the upper grooves. To maintain the best performance
the shelf should be placed in the second groove from
the top.
Bottle- and can holder
The side of the bottle and can holder is moveable to
enable a more flexible placement of cans and bottles
in front of the grid. To allow the holder to be moved
easier, when moving sideways, press the shelf
backwards.
During chilling of cans or bottles the article should
be centrally placed in front of the grid to obtain the
best chilling effect.
The bottle support can be pulled out when chilling
larger bottles.
For a description of this functions start and stop, see
under heading Quick Chill.
Dismantling of the bottle-- and can
holder.
Take out the Quick Chill shelf with holder from the
cabinet.
To loosen the holder from the shelf, bend the
hooks/brackets that surround the backside of the
shelf.
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