Electrolux ER6633I User Manual

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I N F O

ER 6633 I

REFRIGERATOR

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

CONTENTS

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Instructions 3
Description of the Appliance 4
Operation 5

Before use 5
Setting the temperature 5
Fresh food refrigeration 5
The door shelves 5

Health and
safety guidelines 6

Defrosting 7

Normal Operating Sounds 7

Maintenance and Cleaning 8

Internal cleaning 8
Changing the light bulb 8
When the appliance is not in use 8

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specifications 14
Installation 14

Positioning 14

Electrical Connection 15
Building in 16

Instructions for building-in the appliance 16
Door Reversal 16

Something not Working? 9
Service and Spare Parts 10
Customer Care Department 10

Guarantee Conditions 11

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Prior to Installation

■ Check the appliance for transport damage. Under

no circumstance should a damaged appliance be
installed. In the event of damage please contact
your retailer.

Installation

■ This appliance is heavy. Care should 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.

■ 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.

Refrigerant

■ During transportation and installation of the

appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit become
damaged.

■ If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

- avoid open flames and sources of ignition.

- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the
appliance is situated.

Child Safety

■ 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 refrigerator.

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 Appliance Life

■ When disposing of your appliance use an

authorised disposal site.

■ Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or

catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

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

DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

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➄

➃

➂

➀

➁

➅

➆

➀

Dairy compartment

➁

Can storage shelf

➂

Bottle storage shelf

➃

Salad bin

➄

Glass shelf (for storing fresh
meat)

➅

Storage shelves

➆

Thermostat control

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Before use

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

Setting the temperature

The temperature inside the refrigerator is regulated
by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and
one «OFF» (O) position.

Position 1 = minimum coldness
Position 6 = maximum coldness

Turn the thermostat dial to the required position;

the intermediate position is usually the most
suitable (3-4).

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

- room temperature

- how often the door is opened

- how much food is stored

- position of the appliance

Important

If the fridge is not defrosting correctly, it is
possible that because a very low temperature
has been selected, the motor is working
continuously, which prevents the defrost cycle
from operating.
To ensure correct defrosting, a lower number
should be selected on the thermostat and you
should notice that the motor cuts out from time
to time, which is correct.
If you wish to return to a lower temperature,
turn the thermostat to a higher number,
however you should turn the setting lower
occasionally to allow automatic defrosting.

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.
Do not cover the shelves with any protective
material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which
may obstruct the air circulation through them.
To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are
some more useful hints:
Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry): wrap in
polythene bags and place on top of the salad drawer.

Meat can only be stored safely in this way for
one or two days at the most.

Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly

cleaned and placed in the bottom salad drawer.
Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special

airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or
polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should
be stored in the bottle rack on the door.

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with
runners so that shelves can be positioned as
desired.

The door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes
the central door shelf can be adjusted in height.
To do this proceed as figure.

For more thorough cleaning, the top door shelf and
the bottle shelf can be removed by pulling them in
the directon of the arrows, then refitting them in
position.

OPERATION

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PR250

Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods.
This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and
storage of food is even more important than ever.

The following tips should help you to ensure
that the food in your home is in as perfect
condition as possible.

■

Keep the time between buying chilled food and
placing it in your fridge as short as possible.
Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of
orange juice rose to 22°C in an hour between the
supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to
get down to 7°C in the refrigerator.

■

Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as
possible.

■

Do not push food together too much, try to allow
air to circulate around each item.

■

Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do
NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave
food in a cool place in order that it can then be
placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible).

■

Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be
in separate containers. Take care not to let the
meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat does
drip, remove everything and clean thoroughly.

■

Do not store food uncovered.

■

Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and
clean the interior (see “Maintenance and
Cleaning”).

■

Never allow spillages to dry and harden.

■

Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the
refrigerator door. Discard any broken or chipped
eggs.

■

Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to
ensure that it is clean and free from debris.

■

Always wash your hands with soapy water and
dry them with a clean towel before handling food.

■

Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross
contamination by not using the same work
surface or knife, without washing them thoroughly
in between.

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

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DEFROSTING

The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance
above the compressor, where it evaporates.

Important
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the

fridge, periodically clean the water
discharge hole in the centre of the V shaped
drip collector at the back of the refrigerator
compartment behind the fruit and salad
drawers. Use the special cleaner provided
which you will find already inserted into the
discharge hole.

Normal operating sounds

You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when
the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at
the rear and the cooling evaporator.

When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or
pulsating noise from the compressor.

A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint ‘click’ when the thermostat cuts in and out.

D037

Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.

Internal cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and
bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS,
HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR
WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS
THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE
A STRONG SMELL.

Clean the drain hole of the water trough at regular
intervals and make sure that the drain hole is never
obstructed, so that the defrost water may flow freely.

Changing the light bulb

Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off the
appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply,
then replace the bulb as follows:
unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by
pressing as shown in the figure.
Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new 15 watt
bulb (available from your nearest Electrolux Service
Centre).
Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.

When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods,
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods
and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to
prevent unpleasant smells.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

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If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a

charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls.

Symptom

Solution

No power to appliance

The light does not come on

The temperature in the fridge is too high

The compressor runs continuously

Excessive frost and ice has built up

Noise

Water under the salad bin

- Check there is power at the socket.

- Check there is not a power cut by checking the
household lights.

- Check the fuse has not blown.

- Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted.

- Replace the bulb if it has blown.

- Check the door light switch is not jammed.

- Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances

operating limits of 10˚C to 32˚C.

- Check the thermostat is turned to the correct setting

relative to ambient conditions.

- Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct

temperature control. See page 5.

- Check that the door is closed.

- Large quantities of food have recently been placed in

the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened.

- Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.

- Ensure the door is not left open.

- Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing.

- Is the door gasket intact and clean.

- Refer to normal operating sounds.

- Check the drain hole is not blocked (see “Maintenance

and Cleaning”).

SOMETHING NOT WORKING?

Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points.

SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if
you wish to purchase spare parts please contact
your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by
telephoning:

08705 929929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to
the Service Centre covering your post code area.
The addresses are listed on the following pages.

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you
have read the details under the heading “Something
Not Working” and have the model number and
purchase date to hand.

Please note that it will be necessary to provide
proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service
calls. In-guarantee customers should ensure that
the checks under the heading “Something Not
Working” have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or
electrical breakdown.

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CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT

For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux
appliance or for further information on Electrolux
products please contact our Customer Care
Department by letter or telephone as follows:

Customer Care Department
Electrolux
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ

Tel: [phone] (*)

(*) calls to this number may be recorded for training

purposes.

Standard guarantee conditions

We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part
thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair
or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:

■ The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.

■ The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the

manufactuer's instructions.

■ The appliance has not been serviced, maintained repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not

authoried by us.

■ All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an Electrolux Service Force Centre.

■ Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.

■ This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these
hours in which case a premium will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

■ Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or

removable parts of glass or plastic.

■ Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside

the United Kingdom.

■ Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental

agreements.

■ Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Electrolux.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home
subject to the following qualifications:

■ The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.

■ The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new

country of use for this brand or range of products.

■ This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.

■ Your new home is within European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.

■ The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a

normal household.

■ The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your
new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look
after you and your appliance.

France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nurenberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]

GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

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POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz
TOT ALPOWER ABSORBED 1 10 W
AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY(*) 0,62 kWh

GROSS CAPACITY 158 l
NET CAPACITY 154 l

(*)This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN153. Actual
consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Positioning

The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc.; best performance is obtained with
ambient temperature between +10°C and +32°C.
For building-in and reversing the door, if necessary,
refer to the relevant instructions in the following
pages.

INSTALLATION

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

WARNING:
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

The manufacturer declines any liability
should this safety measure not be
observed.

If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and
the appropriate plug fitted.

Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.
The cut off plug should then be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be
plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your
home.

Important

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in
the mains lead of your appliance, may not
correspond with the markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

Connect the Green and the Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
«E» or the earth symbol , or colored green and
yellow.

Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured
black.

Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «L» or colured
red.

The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BS1362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.

The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured
insert at the base of the plug.
A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Electrolux Service Force Centre.

This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.

This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directive:

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent amendments.

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic

- Compatibility Directive) and subsequent amend-

ments.

Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in
the event of breakdown.

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GREEN & YELLOW

BLUE

D207

13 AMP. FUSE

13 AMP

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

BUILDING IN

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Instructions for building in the
appliance

Dimensions of the recess
Height of housing 880 mm

Depth of housing 550 mm
Width of housing 560 mm

For appropriate venting, follow indications in the
figure.

Push the appliance into the housing until the stop
strip (A) touches the kitchen unit.

If after having carried out the operation described in
section 2 there is still some space left between the
appliance and the kitchen unit, fit the trimming
provided together with the appliance on the stop strip
(A).

Open the door and push the appliance against the
side of kitchen furniture opposite to that of appliance
hinges.
Fasten the appliance with 4 screws provided in the
kit included with the appliance. Snap vent grille (C)
and hinge cover (D) into position.

Door Reversal

The appliance’s door has been locked in position for
transport by means of pins on both sides. According
to the door opening direction, remove relevant pins
at the top and at the bottom.

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Press in the joint covers between the appliance and
the kitchen furniture.

Apply covers (B) on joint cover lugs and hinge holes.

Position the runners (H) at the top and bottom of the
inside of the kitchen unit as shown in the figure and
mark the position of the external holes.
After preparing the holes, screw the runners to the
kitchen unit door using 3,5x16 mm screws.

Open both the appliance door and that of the kitchen
unit to approx. 90°.
Place the little plates over the runners. Hold the doors
of the appliance and the unit together and mark the
holes.

Remove the little plates and drill the holes 2 mm in
diameter. Replace the little plates over the runners
and screw in the screws provided (3,5x16 mm). For
the alignement of the kitchen unit door, if necessary,
use the clearance size of the slotted holes. At the end
of the procedure, check that the doors of the appliance
and the kitchen unit open properly.

H

20mm

D094

8mm

PR34

PR35

© Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000