AEG-Electrolux ERZ36700X8, ERZ36700W8 User Manual

User manual

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ERZ36700

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The following symbols are used in this manual:

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Important information concerning your personal safety and
information on how to avoid damaging the appliance

General information and tips

Environmental information

Scrapping old appliances

he 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 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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Safety instructions

Your new fridge/freezer may have other
functions compared to your previous
one.
Carefully read these instructions
learn how the appliance works
how to care for it. Keep the
booklet. It will come in handy if
later sell the cabinet or give it
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.
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.

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For the User

· The refrigerator is intended for the
storage of foodstuffs and for the
production of ice for normal household
consumption in accordance with these
instructions.

· 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 refrigerating 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.

WARNING
Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in
structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING
Do not use mechanical devices or
other means to accelerate the
defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING
Do not use electrical appliance inside
the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

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Contents

Scrapping old cabinets 4...........

Safety instructions 5...............

Contents 6.......................

USE 6...........................

DISPLAY 7.......................

Switching off 8....................

Functions Menu 8.................

Setting the Clock 9................

Select /Switch off /Switch on

each compartment 9...........

Switch off of one compartment 9....

Ambient Temperature Function 9.....

Child Lock Function 9..............

Shopping Function 10..............

Eco mode Function 10.............

Drinks Chill Function 10............

Use of the fridge compartment 10....

Temperature regulation 10..........

The "Natura-fresh" zone 11.........

Holiday Function 11................

Use of the freezer compartment 12...

Temperature regulation 12..........

Freezing fresh food 12..............

Storage of frozen food 13...........

Excessive temperature alarm 13.....

Door open acoustic alarm 13........

Cabinet interior 14.................

HINT and TIPS 15.................

Saving energy 15..................

Food Storage 16..................

Protect the environment 16.........

MAINTENANCE and CLEANING 16.

Removing the ventilation grille 16....

Cleaning 16......................

Defrosting the freezer 17............

Defrosting the fridge 18.............

To change the lamp 18.............

Change of carbon filter 18..........

When the appliance is not in use 18..

SOMETHING NOT WORKING 19....

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 21....

INSTALLATION 22.................

Mains Cable 22...................

Unpacking 22.....................

Remove the transport supports 22...

Cleaning 22......................

Installation of carbon filter 23........

Installing the cabinet 23............

Door Reversal 24..................

Electrical connection 24............

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USE

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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 2 hours. Otherwise the
compressor may sustain damage. This time will allow the oil sufficient time to
return to the compressor.

DISPLAY

On/Off Function

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A - Appliance button ON/OFF

B - Function button

C - Temperature regulation button

If on the indicated compartment
is on;

If on the indicated temperature is
that of the relative com

Flashes the operations corre­sponds to the relative compart­ment

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artment

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D - MODE-button

E - Confirmation button

F - Temperature and function indicator

Mode Ok

D

If on the Clock function is on

If on the temperature indicated is
the ambient temperature

Excessive temperature alarm and
Door open acoustic alarm
Indicator (if foreseen)

E

F

Positive

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emperature indicator

If on the Eco Mode function is on

NegativeTemperature indicator

Temperature indicator

If on theAction Freeze function
is on

If on the Child Lock function is on

First switch on

After plugging the plug into the power
outlet, if the display is not illuminated,
press key (A), appliance on.
As soon as the appliance is turned on,
it is in alarm condition, the temperature
flashes and you will hear a buzzer.
Press key (E) and the buzzer will go off
(also see the section on "excessive

temperature alarm") the icons

and still flashes and on the indicator

will appear the warmest

temperature reached.

For a correct storage of the food select
the Eco mode function that guarantee
the following temperatures are set:
+5°C in the fridge

-18°C in the freezer

· Wait until the inside compartment
temperature reach -18°C, before intro­ducing the goods in the freezer com­partment.

· To select a different temperature
see "Temperature regulation".

Important
If the door remains ajar for some
minutes, the internal lighting will turn
off electronically; after this, the lighting
function will be reset by closing and
opening the door itself.

If on the Shopping function is on

If on the Quick Chill mode function
is on

If on the Holiday function is on

Switching off

The appliance is shut off by pressing
key (A) for more than 1 second. After
this, a countdown of the temperature
from -3 -2 -1 will be shown.

Functions Menu

By activating the key D the functions
menu is operating. Each function
could be confirmed by pressing button
E. If there is no confirmation after
some seconds the display will go out
from the menu and return in normal
condi-tion.

The following functions are indicated:

•Select/Switchoff/Switchonfridge
compartment

• Select/Switch off/Switch on freezer
compartment

Ambient Temperature

Child Lock function

Shopping function

Eco Mode function

Action Freeze function

Quick Chill function

Holiday function

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Setting the Clock

The Clock fu n ction is activated by
pressing key +/- (C/C). Set the hours'
first, confirm by pressing key E, then
the minutes, confirm by pressing key
E. Note! You must make new time
setting after power failure.

Select /Switch off /Switch on
each compartment

The temperature may be regulated by
pressing the key (B) to select the
compartment and than the key
(C/C) to set the desired temperature.

By pressing the key B the current tem­perature setting flashes on the indica­tor and by pressing the key B again it
is possible to change it.
Youconfirmthechoiceofthetempe­rature either by pressing the key E,
(you will hear the buzzer) or by waiting
for some seconds (you will not hear
the buzzer).
Then the indicator shows the inside
compartment temperature again.

The newly selected-temperature must
be reached after 24 hours.
It is not n ecessary to set the tempera­ture again after long periods of non
use as the temperature remains
stored.

Attention!
During the stability period by the first
starting the temperature displayed
cannot correspond to the setting
temperature. During this time it is
possible that the temperature
displayed is different than the setting
temperature.

Switch off of one compartment

To switch off one compartment press
the key (D) until the compartment is
selected and then press the key (A),
the count down will follow.

Ambient Temperature Function

The ambient temperature function is
activated by pressing key D (several
times if necessary) until the corres-

ponding icon appears
In this condition the selected tempera­ture is the ambient temperature.
You must confirm the choice by
pressing key E within a few seconds.
You will hear the buzzer and the icon
will remain lit.
It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corres po nding icon will flash and then
key E.

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Child Lock Function

The Child Lock function is activated by
pressing key D (several times if neces­sary) until the corresponding icon

appears
You must confirm the choice by pres ­sing key E within a few seconds. You
will hear the buzzer and the icon will
remain lit.

In this condition any possible operation
through the keys does not cau se any
change as long as this fu n ction is
activated.

It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon flashes and then
key E.

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Shopping Function

If you need to insert a large amount of
warm food, for example after doing the
grocery shopping, we suggest you
activate the Shopping function to chill
the products more rapidly and to avoid
warming the other food which is
already in the refrigerator.
The Shopping function is activated by
pressing key D (several times if neces­sary) until the corresponding icon

appears
choice by pressing key E within a few
seconds. You will hear the buzzer and
the icon will remain lit.
The Shopping function shuts off auto­matically after approximately 6 hours.
It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon will flashes and
then key E.

You mu st con f irm th e

Eco mode Function

The Eco Mode function is activated by
pressing key D (several times if neces­sary) until the corresponding icon

appears
at +5°C and -18°C).
You must confirm the choice by pres­sing key E within a few seconds. You
will hear the buzzer and the icon will
remain lit.
In this condition the chosen tempera­tures are automatically set (+ 5°C and

- 18°C), in the best conditions for
storing food.
It is possible to de-activate the function
at any time by changing the selected
temperature in one of the compart­ments.

(or setting the temperature

Drinks Chill Function

The Quick Chill function permits the
rapid cooling of cans and bottles
taking forced cold air into them.
Put the drinks on the Quick Chill shelf
and open the air lever to the
maximum.
The Quick Chill function is activated by
pressing key D (several times if
necessary) until the corresponding icon

appears
When the cooling is finished de-acti­vate the function by pressing key D
until the corresponding icon will flash,
then key E and reset the air lever to the
minimum .

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Use of the fridge compartment

Temperature regulation

The temperature of this compartment
may be regulated between +3°C and
+8°C.

During normal functioning the indicator
shows the temperature inside the
fridge.

Attention!

Difference between the temperature
displayed and temperature setting is
normal. Especially when:

- a new setting has recently been
selected

- the door has been left open for a
long time

- warm food has been placed in the
compartment.

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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.
Theupperdrawerissuitedformeat,
fish and poultry.

Foodstuffs not suitable to keep

in the "Natura-fresh" 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.

Pack up all foodstuffs before

keeping in the "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 longer.

Do not connect the refrigerator in

spaces where ambient temperature
can decrease to below freezing.
The refrigerator may only be
connected to drinking water supplies.
The refrigerator may only be
connected to cold water supplies.

Holiday Function

The holiday function sets the tempera­ture at + 15°C.
This function allows you to keep the
refrigerator shut and empty during a
long holiday period ( e. g. the summer
holidays) without the formation of a
bad smell.
The Holiday Function may be regu­lated by pressing the key C. By pres­sing the key C the current temperature
setting flashes on the indicator. Press
thekeyCagain.Whenonthedisplay

appears the icon
of the temperature or by pressing the
key E, (you will hear the buzzer) or by
waiting for some seconds (you will not
hear the buzzer).
Now the refrigerator is in the Holiday
function in the energy saving mode

and the indicator shows the icon
It is possible to de-activate the function
at any time by changing the selected
temperature in the compartment.

confirm the choice

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Attention!
The fridge compartment must be
empty whilst the Holiday function is on.

Use of the freezer compartment

The freezer is provided with the symbol

whichmeansthatitis
suitable for freezing fresh food and for
long term storage of frozen and
deep-frozen food.

Temperature regulation

The temperature may be regulated
between -15°C and -24°C.
We suggest setting the internal tem­perature of approximately -18°C,
which guarantees proper freezing and
conservation of the frozen foods.

Attention!
During the stability period by the first
starting the temperature displayed
cannot correspond to the setting
temperature. During this time it is
possible that the temperature
displayed is different than the setting
temperature.

Attention!

Difference between the temperature
displayed and temperature setting is
normal. Especially when:

- a new setting has recently been
selected

- the door has been left open for a
long time

- warm food has been placed in the
compartment.
Difference until 5°C inside the
compartment are quite normal.
During normal functioning the indicator
shows the warmest temperature inside
the compartment.

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for
long term storage of commercially
frozen and deep-frozen food, and for
freezing fresh food.
The maximum quantity of foods to
freezein24hoursisshownonthe
serial number plate.

To freeze the amount of food indicated
on the serial number plate, place the
food directly in touch with the cooling
surface (remove the drawer or basket).
In case the food is frozen inside the
drawers or baskets, the maximum
quantity is slightly reduced.

To freeze fresh foods, you will need to
activate the Action Freeze function.
Press key D (several times if necessary)
until the corresponding icon appears

.
You must confirm the choice by pres­sing key E within a few seconds. You
will hear the buzzer and on the display
will appear some animation with lines.
After a pre-cooling period of 24 hours,
place the foods in the freezer. Place

the food to be frozen in the
compart-ment, as this is the coldest
point.

The freezing process takes 24 hours.
During this period do not put other
foods in the freezer.

This function stops automatically after
52 hours.
It is possible to de-activate the function
atanytimebypressingkeyDuntilthe
corresponding icon flashes and then
key E.

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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 12 hours. To obtain the
best performance from this appliance,
you should: if large quantities of food
aretobestored,removealldrawers
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

Important

In the event of accidental defrosting,
for example due to a power failure, if
the power has been off for longer that
the value shown in the technical
characteristics chart under "rising
time", the defrosted food must be
consumed quickly or cooked
immediately and then refrozen (after
cooling).

(where applicable).

Excessive temperature alarm

An increase in the temperature in the
freezer compartment (for example due
to a power failure) is indicated by:

- flashing temperature;

- freezer compartment flashing

;

on indicator for some seconds. Then it
returns on the normal operation
showing the temperature of the
selected compartment.
During the alarm phase, the buzzer
can be switched off by pressing key E.

Door open acoustic alarm

An acoustic alarm will sound when the
door is left open for around 5 minutes
refrigerator, 1,5 minutes freezer.
The door open alarm conditions are
indicated by:

- flashing symbol
compartment

- flashing of the icon

- sounding of buzzer.
Press the key (E) to stop the acoustic
alarm.
When normal conditions are restored
(door closed):

- the acoustic alarm will stop.

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.

of the relative

;

- flashing of the icon

- sounding of buzzer.
When normal conditions are restored:

- the acoustic signal shuts off;

- the temperature value continues to
flash;
When you press key "E" to de-activate
the alarm, the highest temperature
reached in the compartment appears

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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.
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.

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.

Bottle- and can holder
Thesideofthebottleandcanholderis
moveable to enable a more flexible
placement of cans and bottles in front

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Freezer drawers
The freezer drawers ensure that it is
quick and easy to find the food
package you want. To gain space, the
drawers can be removed and the
products can be put directly on the
shelves. On all shelves, except the top
shelf, it is possible to place products
that protrude 20 mm from the front
edge. This allows maximum use of the
available space.
Do not remove the bottom drawer. It is
required to assure proper air
circulation.

Freezer tray
Use the freezer tray to freeze berries
and vegetables. After about 4 hours
the food will be thoroughly frozen and
can then be packaged normally. Food
that is frozen in this way will not stick
together, enabling you to use only the
amount required.

Ice cubes
Fill the ice tray to max. 3/4 since water
expands as it freezes. Release the ice
cubes by twisting the ice tray.
If ice cubes are kept for a long time,
they will dry out and the taste is
affected. Thus, throw away old ice
cubes and prepare new ones when
needed.

HINT and TIPS

Saving energy

· Pay careful attention to where the
cabinet is placed. See the section
"Installation". When installed correctly,
the cabinet will consume less energy.

· Try to avoid keeping the door open
for long periods, or opening the door
too frequently as warm air will enter the
cabinet, and cause the compressor to
switch on unnecessarily often.

· Ensure there are no obstructions
preventing the door from closing
properly.

· Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This
will ensure safer defrosting of foods
and reduce the work of the
refrigeration unit

· It is advisable to periodically clean the
refrigeration system at the back of the
appliance with a duster or vacuum
cleaner.

· Always leave warm food to cool
down to room temperature before
placing in the fridge.

· Food which is to be frozen (when
cool) should be placed in the fridge
before being transfered to the freezer.

· Avoid unnecessary frosting in the
cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into
airtight packages before placing them
in the freezer.

· Carefully follow the advice on freezing
products in the section "Using the
freezer". This will prevent wasting
energy.

· Make sure the door gasket is
complete and always clean.

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· Do not set the temperature too low in
the freezer. A suitable temperature is in
the range of -18°C to -20°C .

· Defrost the freezer when the frost
layer reaches a thickness of 3-5 mm.

Food Storage

· To obtain the best results from your

appliance, neither hot foods nor liquids
which may evaporate, should be
placed in the larder compartment.

· Avoid buying frozen food if you can

not store it straight away. The use of
an insulated container is advisable.
When you arrive home place the
frozen food in the freezer immediately.

· Ensure that food placed in the freezer

is dated and labelled and used in date
order to ensure that food is consumed
at its best. Remove suspect food from
you refrigerator and clean, refer to
cleaning and maintenance.

Protect the environment

· Hand over the cabinet packaging
and discarded fridges and freezers to a
recycling station. Contact your local
council or Environmental Health office
for more information.

· Keep foodstuff in re-usable
containers. Cut down on disposable
material as much as possible.

· When cleaning the cabinet, use a
mild washing-up detergent.

· Follow the advice in the section
"Saving energy"

· The door gasket and coolant used in
this cabinet will not harm the ozone
layer.

· All parts in the packaging can be
recycled.

· The cabinet has been designed for
easy dismantling and subsequent
recycling.

MAINTENANCE and
CLEANING

Removing the ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed,

e.g. to wash the grille.
Unsnap the ventilation grille by pulling
it toward you.

When reassembling the ventilation
grid:
First hook at the hitches on the lower
edge, then press the grind in position.

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Cleaning

Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.
Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with
warm water and bicarbonate of soda
(5ml to 0,5 litre water) Rinse and dry
thoroughly.

Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.

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