Electrolux 160 RA User Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOK

REFRIGERATOR 160 RA

This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips. To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully before installing or using the appliance and retain it for future reference.

The symbols below help you to find things more easily:

Safety precautions

Warnings and safety information.

Hints and useful information

Environmental information

Ideas

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These warnings are provided in the interest of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all fully before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

Prior to installation

Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer.

Installation

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

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

Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available from you local Service Force Centre.

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

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

The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.

Child 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.

Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

There is a risk of suffocation. Keep packaging material away from children.

During Use

This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the appliance.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply.

When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

Servicing

This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer 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 serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre.

At the End of the Appliances Life

When disposing of your appliance use an authorised disposal site.

Remove the plug and ensure that any locks and catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.

The appliance and the Environment

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer.

Avoid damaging the cooling unit. The packaging used on the appliance marked with

this symbol is recyclable ( ).

Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure that it is passed in to any new owner

Cont

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Instructions for the Installer

Technical data 14

Installing the appliance 14

Transportation and unpacking 14 Cleaning 14 Location of the appliance 14 Ventilation 15 Levelling 15 Door Reversal 15

Electrical Connection 17

Instructions for the User

Guide to use the Instruction Book 2

Important Safety Information 3

Description of the Appliance 5

Using the Appliance 6

Before first use 6 To start the appliance 6 Thermostat control 6 Making ice cubes 7 Normal operating sounds 7 Defrosting 7

Useful information and advice 8

Storage time charts 9

Maintenance & Cleaning 10

Something Not Working 11

Service & Spare Parts 12

Guarantee Conditions 13

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Description of the appliance

General information

This appliance is designed for the refrigeration of food in a domestic home, the storage of frozen foods in the two-star compartment and the production of ice cubes.

To ensure correct operation, the appliance should be located where the ambient temperature is between 16 - 38 °C.

1. Frozen food compartment

2. Drip tray

3. Wire Shelf

4. Glass Shelf

5. Salad bin

6. Rating Plate

7. Adjustable feet

8. Ice tray

9. Butter compartment

10. Thermostat control and interior light

11. Door shelf

12. Door gasket

13. Bottle shelf

14. Egg tray

15. Ventilation

16. Ventilation grille

17. Condenser

18. Compressor

Using the appliance

Before first use

Remove all securing tapes. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water to which a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or products containing alcohol.

To start the appliance

1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation.

2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.

3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting. A setting of 3 is usually suitable for normal operation (see thermostat control).

4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside.

Thermostat Control

The thermostat control situated inside the refrigerator regulates the temperature of the appliance. The thermostat control is marked from 1-5, the highest number being the coldest setting.

Position 0 - Off Position 1 - Cold Position 5 - Coldest

The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature inside the cabinet depends on the following factors:

room temperature how often the door is opened how much food is stored position of the appliance

Model If the ambient Position of

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160 RA + 25 °C Open (pos. 1)

The temperature inside the refrigerator and the twostar compartment can be regulated by adjusting the tray located under the two-star compartment.

To obtain a lower temperature in the two-star compartment when frozen food is stored inside and when the ambient temperature is 25 °C or lower push the tray in position 2. When frozen food is stored and the ambient temperature is higher than 25 °C pull the tray out to position 1.

If frozen food is stored in the 2-star compartment and the ambient temperature is above 25°C, pull the tray out to position 1 and turn the thermostat control to a colder setting (higher number). When the ambient temperature falls below 25°C turn the thermostat control back to a medium setting and push the tray into position 2.

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