Electrolux IK329SA, EK244S, EK242S User Manual
IK329SA
EN Refrigerator User Manual 2
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. OPERATION.......................................................................................................6
4. FIRST USE......................................................................................................... 8
5. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 8
6. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 11
7. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................13
8. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................15
9. INSTALLATION................................................................................................ 18
10. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................18
11. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................ 19
WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that
brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can
be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damages that are the
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result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
1.2 General Safety
• This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
– Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments
– By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and
other residential type environments
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure
or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless they
are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
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• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging and the
transit bolts.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate
around the appliance.
• At first installation or after reversing
the door wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power
supply. This is to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
• Before carrying out any operations on
the appliance (e.g. reversing the
door), remove the plug from the
power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.
• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too cold, such
as the construction appendices,
garages or wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the electrical components (e.g. mains
plug, mains cable, compressor).
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre or an electrician to change the
electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electric
shock or fire.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g.
ice cream makers) in the appliance
unless they are stated applicable by
the manufacturer.
• Be careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit. It contains
isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with
a high level of environmental
compatibility. This gas is flammable.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant
circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the
room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the
plastic parts of the appliance.
• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer
compartment. This will create
pressure on the drink container.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid
in the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the
condenser. They are hot.
• Do not remove or touch items from
the freezer compartment if your hands
are wet or damp.
• Do not freeze again food that has
been thawed.
• Obey the storage instructions on the
packaging of frozen food.
2.4 Internal light
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
• The type of lamp used for this
appliance is for household appliances
only. Do not use it for house lighting.
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2.5 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in the cooling unit. Only a qualified
person must do the maintenance and
the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the
appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water
collects in the bottom of the
appliance.
2.6 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children
and pets to be closed inside of the
appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the
insulation materials of this appliance
are ozone-friendly.
• The insulation foam contains
flammable gas. Contact your
municipal authority for information on
how to discard the appliance
correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of
the cooling unit that is near the heat
exchanger.
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3. OPERATION
3.1 Control Panel
Display
1
Temperature warmer button
2
Temperature colder button
3
OK
4
It is possible to change predefined sound
of buttons by pressing together Mode
3.2 Display
3.3 Switching on
Connect the mains plug to the power
socket.
Press the ON/OFF button if the display is
off.
The temperature indicators show the set
default temperature.
To select a different set temperature
refer to "Temperature regulation".
If DEMO appears on the display, refer to
"Troubleshooting".
If the door remains open for
a few minutes, the light will
turn off automatically. The
light is reset by closing and
opening the door.
Mode
5
ON/OFF
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and temperature colder button for a few
seconds. Change is reversible.
A. Timer indicator
B. FastCool function
C. FastFreeze function
D. Temperature indicator
E. Alarm indicator
F. ChildLock function
G. DrinksChill function
H. DYNAMICAIR function
3.4 Switching off
Press the ON/OFF button for 5 seconds.
The display turns off.
To disconnect the appliance from the
power, disconnect the mains plug from
the power socket.
3.5 Temperature regulation
Set the temperature of the appliance by
pressing the temperature regulator.
Default set temperature:
• +5°C for the fridge.
The temperature indicators show the set
temperature.
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The set temperature will be
reached within 24 hours.
After a power failure the set
temperature remains stored.
3.6 FastCool function
If you need to insert a large amount of
warm food, for example after doing the
grocery shopping, we suggest activating
the FastCool function to chill the
products more rapidly and to avoid
warming the other food which is already
in the refrigerator.
1. Press the Mode until the
corresponding icon appears.
The FastCool indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK to confirm.
The FastCool indicator is shown.
The FastCool function shuts off
automatically after approximately 6
hours.
To switch off the function before its
automatic end, repeat the procedure.
The function switches off by
selecting a different fridge
set temperature.
3.7 FastFreeze function
The FastFreeze function accelerates the
freezing of fresh food and, at the same
time, protects foodstuffs already stored
from undesirable warming.
1. To activate this function press the
Mode button until the corresponding
icon appears.
The FastFreeze indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
TheFastFreeze indicator is shown.
This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
To switch off the function before its
automatic end repeat the procedure until
the FastFreeze indicator turns off.
The function switches off by
selecting a different set
temperature.
3.8 Door open alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is
left open for a few minutes. The door
open alarm conditions are indicated by:
• a flashing Alarm indicator;
• an acoustic buzzer.
When normal conditions are restored
(door closed), the alarm will stop. The
buzzer can also be switched off by
pressing any button.
3.9 ChildLock function
Activate the ChildLock function to lock
the buttons from unintentional operation.
1. Press Mode button until the
corresponding icon appears.
The ChildLock indicator flashes.
2. Press OK to confirm.
The ChildLock indicator is shown.
To deactivate the ChildLock function,
repeat the procedure until the ChildLock
indicator goes off.
3.10 DrinksChill function
The DrinksChill function is to be used to
set an acoustic alarm at the preferred
time, useful for example when a recipe
requires to cool down food products for a
certain period of time.
It is also useful when a reminder is
needed in order not to forget the bottles
placed in the freezer for fast cooling.
1. Press Mode until the corresponding
icon appears.
The DrinksChill indicator flashes.
The Timer shows the set value (30
minutes) for a few seconds.
2. Press the Timer regulator to change
the Timer set value from 1 to 90
minutes.
3. Press OK to confirm.
TheDrinksChill indicator is shown.
The Timer start to flash (min).
At the end of the countdown the
DrinksChill indicator flashes and an
audible alarm sounds. Press OK to
switch off the sound and terminate the
function.
To switch off the function repeat the
procedure until the DrinksChill goes off.
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It is possible to change the
time at any time during the
countdown and at the end by
pressing the Temperature
colder button and the
Temperature warmer button.
3.11 DYNAMICAIR function
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the
corresponding icon appears.
The DYNAMICAIR indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The DYNAMICAIR indicator is
shown.
4. FIRST USE
To switch off the function repeat the
procedure until the DYNAMICAIR
indicator icon goes off.
If the function is activated
automatically the
DYNAMICAIR indicator is
not shown (refer to "Daily
use").
The activation of the
DYNAMICAIR function
increase the energy
consumption.
4.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brandnew product, then dried thoroughly.
5. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
5.1 Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.
CAUTION!
Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine
or oil-based cleaners as they
will damage the finish.
5.2 Using a foldable shelf
This appliance is equipped with a shelf
consisting of two parts. The front half of
the shelf can be placed under the second
half to make better use of space.
To fold the shelf:
1. Take out the front half gently.
2. Slide it onto the lower rail and under
the second half.
Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer
to ensure correct air
circulation.
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5.3 Positioning the door
shelves
To permit storage of food packages of
various sizes, the door shelves can be
placed at different heights.
1. Gradually pull the shelf in the
direction of the arrows until it comes
free.
2. Reposition as required.
5.4 Gastroshelf
5.5 FreshBox drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fresh
food like fish, meat, seafood, because
the temperature is lower here than in the
rest of the fridge.
It is recommended to empty
the FreshBox drawer before
removing it from the
refrigerator.
To remove the drawer:
1. Remove glass shelves above the
drawer.
2. Lift up the front of the drawer.
3. Pull the drawer together with the
glass cover towards yourself until the
left recess (1) matches the front shelf
support (2).
4. Rotate the whole drawer about 90°
clockwise until you will be able to
remove it safely from the fridge.
Refer to the accessory
installation instruction.
Gastroshelf is a shelf support structure
for Gastronorm tray which can be
positioned instead of a glass shelf.
Gastronorm tray is an accessory
which can be used for storing,
transporting and serving food.
CAUTION!
Do not put Gastronorm tray
into the refrigerator when it
is hot or when it contains hot
food (eg. right after taking it
out of the oven). Cool it
down first to ambient
temperature.
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Available from your authorized vendor.
1)
5.6 Vegetable drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit
and vegetables.
To remove the drawer (e.g. for cleaning):
1. Pull out the drawer and lift it up.
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2. Push the rails inside the cabinet to
avoid damage to the appliance when
closing the door.
To reassemble:
1. Pull out the rails.
2. Place the rear part of the drawer (1)
on the rails.
3. Keep the front of the drawer (2) lifted
up while pushing the drawer in.
4. Press the front part of the drawer
downwards.
Pull out the drawer again
and check if it is placed
correctly on both rear and
front hooks.
5.7 DYNAMICAIR
The refrigerator compartment is
equipped with a device that allows rapid
cooling of food and keeps a more
uniform temperature in the compartment.
This device activates automatically when
needed, for example for a quick
temperature recovery after door opening
or when the ambient temperature is high.
It is possible to switch on the
device manually when
needed (refer to
"DYNAMICAIR function").
The DYNAMICAIR device
stops when the door is open
and restarts immediately
after the door closing.
5.8 Humidity control
The glass shelf incorporates a device
with slits (adjustable by means of a
sliding lever), which makes it possible to
regulate the humidity in the vegetable
drawer(s).
When the ventilation slots are closed:
the natural moisture content of the food
in the fruit and vegetable compartments
is preserved for longer.
When the ventilation slots are opened:
more air circulation results in a lower air
moisture content in the fruit and
vegetable compartments.
5.9 Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the
FastFreeze function and place the food
to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
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The maximum amount of food that can
be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the
rating plate, a label located on the
inside of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours:
during this period do not add other food
to be frozen.
When the freezing process is completed,
return to the required temperature (see
"FastFreeze Function").
In this condition, the
refrigerator compartment
temperature might drop
below 0°C. If this occurs
reset the temperature
regulator to a warmer
setting.
5.10 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.
5.11 Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or
more trays for the production of icecubes.
Do not use metallic
instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
1. Fill these trays with water
2. Put the ice trays in the freezer
compartment.
6. HINTS AND TIPS
6.1 Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during
operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound
from coils sound when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from
the compressor when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic dilatation
(a natural and not dangerous physical
phenomenon).
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• A faint click noise from the
temperature regulator when the
compressor switches on or off.
6.2 Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than absolutely
necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the Temperature Regulator is set to
low temperature and the appliance is
fully loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice on
the evaporator. If this happens, set
the Temperature Regulator toward
warmer settings to allow automatic
defrosting and so a saving in
electricity consumption.
6.3 Hints for fresh food
refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating
liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly
if it has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate
freely around it
6.4 Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable
packaging and place it on the glass
shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and
place on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly
and place in a special drawer.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic
must not be kept in the refrigerator if
not packed.
• Butter and cheese: place in a special
airtight container or wrap in an
aluminium foil or a polythene bag to
exclude as much air as possible.
• Bottles: close with a cap and place on
the door bottle shelf, or (if available)
on the bottle rack.
6.5 Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the
freezing process, here are some
important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which
can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on
the rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours
no further food to be frozen should be
added during this period;
• freeze only top quality, fresh and
thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to
enable it to be rapidly and completely
frozen and to make it possible
subsequently to thaw only the quantity
required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or
polythene and make sure that the
packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch food which is already frozen,
thus avoiding a rise in temperature of
the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer
than fatty ones; salt reduces the
storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately
after removal from the freezer
compartment, can possibly cause the
skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in
date on each individual pack to
enable you to keep tab of the storage
time.
6.6 Hints for storage of frozen
food
To obtain the best performance from this
appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially
frozen foodstuffs were adequately
stored by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are
transferred from the foodstore to the
freezer in the shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely
necessary;
• once defrosted, food deteriorates
rapidly and cannot be refrozen;
• do not exceed the storage period
indicated by the food manufacturer.
7. CARE AND CLEANING
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WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 General warnings
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any
maintenance operation.
This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and
recharging must therefore
only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not
suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.
7.2 Periodic cleaning
CAUTION!
Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables
inside the cabinet.
CAUTION!
Take care of not to damage
the cooling system.
This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and
save electricity consumption.
7.3 Replacing the CLEANAIR filter
The carbon air filter is an active carbon
filter which absorbs bad odors and
permits to maintain the best flavour and
aroma for all foodstuffs without risk of
odor cross contamination.
The air filter should be
handled carefully to prevent
its surface from being
scratched.
On delivery, the carbon filter
is in a plastic bag to
preserve performance. Place
the filter in the slot before
activating the appliance.
1. Open the drawer.
2. Pull out the exhausted air filter.
CAUTION!
When moving the cabinet, lift
it by the front edge to avoid
scratching the floor.
The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories
with lukewarm water and some
neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser
and the compressor at the back of
the appliance with a brush.
3. Insert the new air filter in the slot.
4. Close the drawer.
To get the best performance the drawer
should be placed properly and the
CLEANAIR filter should be changed
once every year.
The air filter is a consumable
accessory and as such is not
covered by the guarantee.
New active air filters can be
purchased from your local
dealer. To change the air
filter repeat the procedure.
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7.4 Defrosting of the
refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator
compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, during normal use.
The defrost water drains out through a
trough into a special container at the
back of the appliance, over the motor
compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the
defrost water drain hole in the middle of
the refrigerator compartment channel to
prevent the water overflowing and
dripping onto the food inside.
7.5 Defrosting of the freezer
CAUTION!
Never use sharp metal tools
to scrape off frost from the
evaporator as you could
damage it. Do not use a
mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up
the thawing process other
than those recommended by
the manufacturer. A
temperature rise of the
frozen food packs, during
defrosting, may shorten their
safe storage life.
About 12 hours prior to
defrosting, set a lower
temperature, in order to build
up sufficient chill reserve for
the interruption in operation.
A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the
top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out
electrical plug from the wall socket.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put
it in a cool place.
WARNING!
Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the
goods.
3. Leave the door open.
In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry
the interior thoroughly.
5. Switch on the appliance.
After three hours reload the previously
removed food into the freezer
compartment.
7.6 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost (if necessary) and clean the
appliance and all accessories.
4. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.
5. Leave the door/doors open to
prevent unpleasant smells.
WARNING!
If you want to keep the
appliance switched on, ask
somebody to check it once
in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case
of a power failure.
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