AEG-Electrolux WA3210 User Manual

207.5167.01

EA 3210 EA 3200 EA 3280

EA 0610 EA 0600

EA 0611 EA 0601

EA 0612 EA 0602

RA 0650 EA 3255 EBP

Operating Instructions

miniCool

GB

IE

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Thank you for choosing our appliance. We are sure it will provide you with trouble-free use.

In the following, we would like to familiarise you with some symbols, which we bring to your attention to ensure
the safe and efficient operation of the appliance:

source of danger, in event of improper operation

suggested useful tips to read

information concerning environmental protection

This refrigerator is intended for the storage of food and drinks.

Attention!

This product is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be
allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a
qualified electrician.

This product should be serviced by an authorised Service Engineer, and only
genuine spare parts should be used.

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.

Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the
electrical supply cable.

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 content loss. See installation instructions.

Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the
product should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for
ventilation as stated in the installation instructions.

Before defrosting, cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to
switch off the appliance and unplug it.

DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under no
circumstances should solid ice be forced off the cooling fins. Solid ice should
be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See defrost instructions.

This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

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.

In this appliance the storage of any toxic or explosive substance is forbidden!

Please read these operating instructions carefully before putting the
refrigeration unit into operation. If you later sell or dispose of it, please ensure
that the new owner receives these operating instructions.

Please follow the installation details below carefully Guarantee is valid for
products installed as described only. (See chapter 4.1)

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CONTENT

CONTENTSS

1. Unpacking

2. View of the appliance

3. Cleaning

4. Positioning the appliance

4.1. Installation instruction

5. Using the appliance

5.1. Temperature regulation

6. Ice cubes

7. Useful suggestions

8. Defrosting, cleaning and maintenance

9. Changing the lightbulb

10. Reversing the door hang

11. Replacing the decorative door panel

12. Changing the feet

13. Assembly of door handle

14. Customer service

15. Putting into operation, technical data

15.1. Connecting to electrical mains

16. Environmental protection information

17. Recycling

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1. Unpacking

After removal from the cardboard packaging, make
sure the appliance is not damaged. If you find damage
to the appliance resulting from transport, report it
immediately to the transportation firm.

2. View of the appliance

1. door

2. bottle retainer

3. evaporator

4. thermostat knob

5. sensor

6. freezer**

7. freezer***

8. lamp

Figure 1.

EA 3210 EA 3200

EA 3280

IN CASE IF YOUR REFRIGERATOR IS EQUIPPED WITH LOCK, DOMETIC RT DO NOT ACCEPT
LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE OF KEYS. HOWEVER WE WOULD BE HAPPY TO SUPPLY A
COMPLETE LOCK AND KEY REPLACEMENT.

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3. Cleaning

Clean the refrigerator thoroughly at intervals, as

necessary. Remove the shelves; these, the
cabinet interior and the door should be washed with a
warm solution of sodium bi-carbonate. Finally wipe
over with a cloth rinsed in warm water only, and dry
with a clean cloth. Do not wash any plastic parts in
water that is more than hand warm, and do not expose
them to dry heat. The outside of the cabinet should be
wiped down regularly with a clean, damp cloth.

NEVER USE STRONG CHEMICALS OR ABRASIVE
CLEANING MATERIALS ON ANY PART OF THE
CABINET.

4. Positioning the appliance

When first using this refrigerator please consider the
following points:

ENSURE REFRIGERATOR IS LEVEL

THE PIPEWORK AT THE BACK GETS HOT IN USE

THE REFRIGERATOR HAS NO 'MOTOR' AND IS
THEREFORE VIRTUALLY SILENT

ALLOW AT LEAST 3 HRS. FOR SIGNS OF
COOLING

During the refrigeration process, the appliance

gives off heat from the condenser (under the
upper part of the rear cover) into the surrounding air.
The more ventilated the condenser is, the more
effective the refrigeration will be.

The other condition for satisfactory operation is that
the appliance stands on a flat surface. This is best
seen by placing a glass of water on top of the
appliance.

It is important that the appliance is not directly
exposed to radiated heat (sunlight, radiator, near an
oven, etc.).

4.1. Installation instructions

The refrigerator is equipped with an electrically heated
absorption cooling unit which is virtually silent in
operation. The fridge is designed for free-standing
installation, but can be built-in if the following
conditions are complied with to ensure satisfactory
operation and maximum cooling efficiency.

IMPORTANT

Please follow the installation details below
carefully Guarantee is valid for products installed
as described only.

1. The refrigerator must be le

vel both directions

2. There should be 20mm clearance to the wall

Figure 2.

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3. Ventilation must be provided as shown in

alternatives A, B, C or D (fig 2-3)

4. The ventilation duct must at least measure

105mm x the width of the refrigerator

5. Only

the entire cooling unit must project into

the duct as shown

6. Air passing through the duct must not be

preheated by any source of heat

7. Ventilation grills, if used, must have openings

of at leas

t 200cm2 each

During installation, please ensure the mains plug
is accessible at all times.

5. Using the appliance

To start the refrigerator connect the plug to the socket
outlet and switch on the socket. The cooling fins
should show signs of cooling after about 3 hours.

The refrigerator needs about 6 hours at normal
ambient temperature to reach 6 °C in the storage
compartment.

5.1. Temperature regulation

The usual setting required is in middle of the setting
range on the thermostat knob (Fig. 4-6), but this can
vary with conditions of load and installation. If it is
found necessary to alter the setting,the knob can be
turned to a higher number to produce a colder
temperature, or a lower number to produce a warmer
temperature. The effect of any adjustment can be
checked by means of a thermometer after leaving the
refrigerator operating for a further period to settle
down again.

Figure 3.

Figure 4.

Figure 6.

Figure 5.

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6. Ice cubes

Fill the ice tray to 4/5 with drinking water, and place
the ice tray on the ice-tray shelf. Wipe off any excess
water to prevent the ice tray from freezing to the
surface.

To speed up the making of ice cubes, turn the
thermostat to position MAX for a short while.
Remember to turn the dial to its normal setting when
the ice cubes are frozen.

To remove the cubes from the ice tray, hold it under
running water. The ice cubes can now be taken out
easily.

7. Useful suggestion

Do not overfill the appliance. It is advisable to leave
some space between the products in the cabinet to
ensure efficient and even cooling. If the shelves are
packed too tightly there may be unacceptable
temperature variations.

8. Defrosting, cleaning and
maintenance

Frost will gradually form on the cooling surfaces and it
must not be allowed to become too thick since it acts
as an insulator and interferes with the cooling.

Fuzzi logic and times switch defrosting (fig. 4,6)

This frost-formation is kept back by the FUZZY LOGIC
system built into the appliance by switching off the unit
for two hours in every 24 hours. The frost will melt and
the defrost water will run through the drain tube from
the drip channel into an evaporating vessel located at
the bottom rear of the refrigerator at all models. (Fig 7)
The defrost water will evaporate automatically into the
circulating air and the vessel will not need emptying
manually.

Semi-automatic defrosting (fig. 5)

A semi-automatic defrosting model device can be
identified by the push -button in the centre of the
thermostat dial. To defrost, push in the button in the
centre of the thermostat dial but do not turn the dial to
another position-leave it at its usual setting.
Close the door.
The defrost button will stay in and the cooling unit will
remain switched off until the frost has melted. The
defrost button will then automatically spring out to its
normal position and the refrigerator will start work
again. The time taken to defrost will depend on the
amount of frost to be removed and the room
temperature.
If we want to switch off the unit, turn the thermostat
knob to "0", disconnect the refrigerator from the
electricity supply and leave the cabinet door open.

Figure 7.

After defrosting the cabinet interior should be
wiped out with a clean, damp cloth.

Automatic defrosting (fig.6)

When operating normally, the cooling ribs in the
normal compartment defrost automatically. In the
case of increased air humidity, frost may form on
the cooling ribs. Should the frost layer attain a
thickness of approximately 3 mm, the refrigerator
must be defrosted to avoid impairing the
performance level. Even if this is not the case, the
(** and ***) freezer compartment must be defrosted
on a regular basis following heavy ice formation
every 2-3 months. This is carried out as follows:

Set the thermostat at 0, disconnect at the
mains, remove food and ice dish and leave the
doors open. Do not expose the refrigerator to
external heat and do not attempt to scratch away
the frost with sharp objects.

The drained water runs in a groove and from
there continues along a pipe through the
refrigerator's rear panel and into a collection
container on the cooling unit, where the water
evaporates by itself (fig 7). Should the frost layer
become very thick, there is a danger of the
collection basin overflowing. In this case the
water should be absorbed by a cloth placed
under the ribs. The water in the freezer
compartment should also be absorbed by a
cloth.

Following defrosting, the refrigerator should be
wiped dry with a cloth, reconnected and the
food returned. However, you should wait until
the following day before freezing ice cubes.

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9. Changing the lightbulb (If available)

If the lightbulb needs changing, pull out the plug and
proceed as follows:

Press the metal reflector to one side and draw the
lamp covering backwards. Replace the bulb and push
the covering back into place.

A new max. 10-watt bulb can be obtained at any
service shop.

10. Reversing the door hang, (Fig. 8)

The direction the door opens can be transferred from
one side to the other by carrying out the following
steps:

disconnect at the mains

lay the refrigerator down carefully on its back
remove the lower hinge and detach the door
remove the two upper left-hand screws and detach

the covering plate by pulling it forward
detach the upper hinge and mount it on the

opposite side
remove the hinge bolt and screw it in from below
insert the covering plate in the upper right-hand

corner by pushing it in and secure it with the two
screws

position the door on the upper hinge bolt and
mount the lower hinge

ensure the door can move freely and the seal is
correctly positioned.

11. Replacing the decorative
door panel, (Fig. 9-11)

Remove the two screws (1) from the upper hinge of
the door.

Pull the door together with the hinge away from the
housing and up off the lower hinge bolt (2-3).

Remove screws (4) and pull off the frame edge (5).

Slide the decorative panel (6) out of the door frame
and insert the new panel (7), so that the upper edge
of the panel runs exactly parallel to the upper edge of
the frame. A new panel can be inserted more easily
into the upper edge of the frame when the two corners
are cut off by approx. 5 x 5mm (8). Put the frame edge
(5) back in place and secure with screws.

Place the door on the lower hinge (9), slot the upper
hinge into the opening, press together with the door
against the housing and secure with the two screws
(11).

Figure9.

Figure10.

Figure11.

Figure 8.

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EA 3280 (Fig. 12)

A door decoration plate can be changed or fitted quite
simply.

detach and remove the plastic strip from the frame
at one end

pull the door plate slightly downwards

pull the plate from the middle to the outside until it
can be detached on the side

fit in the new plate and push it upwards

attach plastic strip.

12. Changing the feet (Fig. 13)

Should you wish to install your miniCool, you will not
need the 40-mm feet. After having removed the 40­mm feet, you can then re-attach the 12-mm feet,
located inside the 40-mm feet, to the front and rear
fixing points. The 40-mm feet and the 4 remaining
screws should be retained for future use.

13. Assembly of door handle (Fig. 14)

14. Customer service

Before you call a service engineer, carry out the
following simple tests:

Is there a power failure? Check the fuses.

Is the plug firmly connected to the socket and is the
socket switched on? Check the socket by plugging
in another appliance, e.g. a table lamp.

Is the thermostat at the correct setting? (normally 3
or 4).

Has the door not been closed properly causing the
inside temperature to rise too quickly?

Is the refrigerator level?

Has the defrosting button been inadvertently
pushed in? (only for semi-automatic defrost)

If, so turn the thermostat dial to "0" and the defrosting
button will be released. Reset the dial to its usual
position and the refrigerator should start cool again.

Has the ventilation become obstructed?

If after checking all the above points, the refrigerator
is still not working satisfactorily, contact your nearest
service engineer. State the problem, model, product­and serial-number.

(Details of the model, product- and serialnumber are
to be found on the data label in the top left of the
inside compartment.)

This refrigerator is equipped with overheating
protection. An authorised service technician can
check whether this has been triggered or not.

In the event of a fault developing, contact your nearest
Service Centre-see local telephone directory.

Figure14.

Figure13.

Figure12.

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15.1 Connecting to electrical mains

The appliance may only be operated from

nominal voltage mains as shown on the data
plate. The appliance mains plug may be connected to
a mains socket earthed in accordance with
regulations.

Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.

The manufacturer declines any liability should
these safety measures not be observed.

Electrical Requirements

Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance
rating plate.

Only for UK:

The appliance is supplied with a 3 amp plug fitted. In
the event of having to change the fuse in the plug
supplied, a 3 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse
must be used. Should the plug need to be replaced
for any reason, the wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow: Earth

Blue: Neutral

Brown: Live

The wire coloured green and yellow must be
connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or
by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.

The wire coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal N or coloured black.

The wire coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked L or coloured red.

Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray
strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be
secure over the outer sheath.

Model EA 3210 EA 3200 EA 0600 EA 3280

EA 0610, EA 0611 EA 0601 EA 0602

EA 0612, RA 0650 EA 3205 EBP
Type MF20-60 MF20-60 A803E
Gross volume 60 litre 60 litre 70 litre
Mains operation 220 - 240V (AC) 220 - 240V (AC) 220 - 240V (AC)
Input 115W 95W 105W
Energy consumption 1.3 kWh/24h 1,4 kWh/24h 1.6 kWh/24h
Climate class N N N
Refrigerant 525g NH

3+H2

O 540g NH3+H2O 540g NH3 +H2O

15. Putting into operation

Technical data:

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16. Environmental protection
information

The appliance does not contain any CFCs/HCFCs.

Ammonia (natural hydrogen and nitrogen compound)
is used as a refrigerating agent in the refrigeration unit.

The ozone-friendly cyclopentane is activated as a
motive agent for the PU foam insulation.

Sodium chromate is used for corrosion protection
(less than 2 weight % of the coolant).

17. Recycling

After unpacking the appliance, the packing materials
should be delivered to a local collection site. At the
end of its useful lifetime, the appliance should be
delivered to a specialized collection and reprocessing
firm, which reclaims the usable materials. The rest is
properly destroyed.

This appliance complies with the following EEC
directives:

LVD-Directive 73/23/EEC with amendment

90/683/EEC

EMC-Directive 89/336/EEC

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