Electrolux ER 7825 B User Manual

2222 023-21

I N F O

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FRIDGE-FREEZER ER 7825 B

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner
can get to know the functioning of the appliance and the relevant safety information.

This information has been provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read it carefully before installing
or using the appliance.

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.

¥ Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance

does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cable available from Expert
Appliance Care.

¥ 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

¥ Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or

play with the product.

¥ Keep all packaging well away from children.

General Safety

¥ Take utmost care when handling your appliance

so as not to cause any damages to the cooling
unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.

¥ The appliance must not be located close to

radiators or boilers.

¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to

direct sunlight.

¥ Do not use other electrical appliances (such as

ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved for this
purpose by the manufacturer.

During Use

¥ This appliance is designed for domestic use only,

specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.

¥ Frozen food must NOT be re-frozen once it has

thawed out.

¥ Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer.

¥ Do not remove items from the freezer if your

hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

¥ Ice lollies can cause Ôfrost/freezer burnsÕ if

consumed straight from the freezer.

¥ ManufacturersÕ storage recommendations should

be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.

¥ The cooling plate or refrigerated freezer shelves

in this appliance contain channels through which
the refrigerant passes. If these are punctured this
will cause substantial damage to the appliance
and result in food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP
INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Under
NO circumstances should solid ice be forced off
the lining or shelves. Solid ice should be allowed
to thaw, when defrosting the appliance. See
Defrost Instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

¥ Switch off and unplug the appliance before

carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.

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 machine yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact Expert appliance
Care.

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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CONTENTS

2222 023-21

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information

2

Description of the Appliance

4

Operation

5

Before use 5

Setting the temperature 5

The freezer compartment 5

Freezing fresh food 5

Frozen food storage 6

Thawing 6

Making ice cubes 6

Fresh food refrigeration 6

Normal operating sounds 6

Movable shelves 7

Health and Safety Guidelines

7

Maintenance and Cleaning

9

Internal cleaning 9

External cleaning 9

When the appliance is not in use 9

Changing the light bulb 9

Defrosting 9

Something Not Working

11

Service and Spare Parts

12

Instructions for the
Installer

Technical Specification

13

Installation

14

Positioning 14

Rear Spacers 14

Electrical Connection

15

Door Reversal

16

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

A
B

C

E

G

H

I

J

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3-63-63-63-63-41-2

D

F

A - Thermostat control for fridge and freezer compartments

B - Can shelf
C - Bottle storage shelf

D

- Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods)

E - Compartments for frozen food storage
F - Compartment for freezing fresh foods

G - Pizza box
H - Salad drawers

I - Glass shelf
J - Wire shelves

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OPERATION

Before using

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 an
ÒOFFÓ (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:

Ð room temperature

Ð how often the door is opened

Ð how much food is stored

Ð 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.

Low Ambient Temperature Switch

To ensure that the appliance is working efficiently
when the room temperature drops below 16¡C, the
switch mounted next to the thermostat control should
be switched on.

The freezer compartment

The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for
storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing
fresh foods.

Freezing fresh food

When freezing large amounts of fresh food turn the
thermostat to maximum approximately 1 hour prior to
freezing.
When the food is frozen return to the normal
position.

In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 10 kg.

Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer of the
freezer as this is the coldest part.

Important

In the event of a power cut do not open the door.
The food in the freezer will not be affected if the
power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should
the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly
and must not be re-frozen .

No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in
this position for any period of time (see page 11 Low
ambient operation). However should the temperature
rise above 16¡C remember to turn the switch off
again.

A - Low Ambient Switch

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Normal Operating Sounds

¥ You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds

when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils
or tubing at the rear, to the cooling
plate/evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves.

¥ 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 ÕclickÕ when the thermostat cuts in
and out.

Making ice cubes

The appliance is provided with one plastic ice cube
tray.

Fill the trays 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and
place them in one of the freezer drawers.

To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight
twist to release the cubes.

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 or chicken):
wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad
crispers.

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 crispers.

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.

Thawing

Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in
the fridge or at room temperature depending on the
time available. Small food items may even be
cooked from frozen; in this case cooking will take
longer.

Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw
accidentally should either be eaten as soon as
possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is
uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it
can be cooked and then refrozen.

Meat, fish and fruit should be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment and small pieces of meat
can even be cooked while still frozen, but you must
ensure that it is thoroughly cooked through.

Vegetables should be directly immersed in boiling
water; ready-cooked dishes can be placed directly in
the oven in their aluminium wrapping.

A microwave oven is particularly suitable for thawing
any type of frozen or deep-frozen food: follow the
oven instructions, particularly regarding the
placement of aluminium wrapping or containers in
the oven.

Defrosted cooked food must never be

refrozen.

Frozen food storage

When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to
depress the ambient switch for at least two hours
before storing frozen food.

Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the
manufacturer.

Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it
open longer than is absolutely necessary.

Warning

Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc.), in
the freezer compartment.

Ice Iollies, if consumed immediately after removal
from the freezer, can cause low temperature skin
burns.

Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
Òfrost/freezer burnsÓ.

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Electrical connections

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

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 Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter

ÇEÈ or the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.

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

Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ÇLÈ or coloured
red.

The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.

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GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP. FUSE

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

BLUE

13 AMP

For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 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
Expert Appliance Care.

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. Directives:

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)

and subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

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

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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 place as cool as possible 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.

¥ The best way to defrost food is to put it in the

refrigerator to thaw slowly.

¥ Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and

clean (refer to ÒMaintenance and Cleaning).

¥ Never allow spillages to dry and harden.

¥ 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.

¥ It is important that food is used before its Òbest

beforeÓ date.

¥ 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.

¥ The fresh foods to be frozen must be fresh and of

the best quality.

¥ The size of each pack should be small enough to

ensure that it is used in one go . Small packs
freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better
results.

¥ Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.

Lean food keep better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.

¥ Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing

bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal .

¥ Packaging which is swollen or has traces of

refrozen water droplets on the pack could
indicate that the product has not been kept at a
suitable temperature and that it may have lost its
original quality. Partially thawed food must not be
refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours.
Never exceed the storage times indicated.

¥ Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy

drink in the freezer as they may explode.
Containers with a lid must not be filled to the
brim.

¥ Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in

the freezer next to food which is already frozen
as this could cause the temperature of the frozen
food to rise and its quality and storage life to
reduce .

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that
shelves can be positioned as desired.

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Food Storage

To obtain the best performance from your refri­gerator:

¥ Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids.

¥ Do not store food uncovered.

¥ Keep the time between buying chilled food and

placing it in your refrigerator as short as possible.

¥ Do not push food together too much, try to allow

air to circulate around each item.

Energy Saving Advice

¥ Do not install the appliance close to sources of

heat, such as a boiler or radiator.

¥ Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated

room and make sure that the air openings of the
appliance are not obstructed.

¥ Always leave warm food to cool down to room

temperature before placing in the fridge.

¥ 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.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Height 170 cm

Width 54.5 cm

Depth 60 cm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 110 W

AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 1.2 kWh

GROSS CAPACITY

Fridge 136 l

Freezer 143 l

NET CAPACITY

Fridge 134 l

Freezer 122 l

* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.

Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.

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Defrosting

Refrigerator

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
vegetable drawer. Use the defrost cleaner provided
which you will find already inserted into the
discharge hole.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

External cleaning

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products.

An accumulation of dust will affect the performance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.

You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched
OFF.

Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.

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CONDENSER

COMPRESSOR

DEFROST
TRAY

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 ODOUR.

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 Expert Appliance Care).

Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.

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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 doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.

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Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy
water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before
replacing.

Freezer

When the frost has reached a thickness of up to
4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper
provided with the appliance. During this operation it
is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from
the mains and remove the food. Never use metal
tools for this operation.

For complete defrosting (once or twice a year)
proceed as follows:

- turn the thermostat dial to the ÇOFFÈ position (O)
or disconnect the appliance from the mains.

- Remove any food from inside the freezer and
fridge, wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and
store in a cool,dry place.

- Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper
under the channel in the centre of the lower part
of the appliance; place a low-sided container
beneath the scraper to collect the water (see fig.).

- Clean and dry thoroughly.

- Replace the scraper in one of the drawers .

- Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset
the thermostat to a functioning position.

- After letting the appliance run for at least half an
hour, replace the food.

Important

When defrosting the freezer, the fridge is also
controlled by the thermostat and will not be
operational during this period. A temperature rise of
the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may
shorten their safe storage life.

Important!

In the event of a power failure causing the
temperature within your freezer to rise, do not re­freeze the food without checking its condition.
The following guidelines should assist you.

Ice-cream: once thawed should be discarded.
Fruits & Vegetables: if soft should be cooked and

used up.

Breads & Cakes: can be re-frozen without danger.
Shellfish: should be refrigerated and used up

quickly.
Cooked Dishes: i.e. casseroles should be
refrigerated and used up.
Large Pieces of Meat: can be re-frozen providing
there are still ice crystals remaining within them.
Small Joints: should be cooked and can then be re­frozen as cooked dishes.
Chicken: should also be cooked and re-frozen as a
cooked dish.

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SOMETHING NOT WORKING

Symptom

No power to the appliance

The light does not come on

The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is
too high

The freezer door will not open

The compressor runs continously

Excessive frost and ice has built up

Noise

Water under the salad bin

Solution

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 temperature in the fridge is turned to the
correct setting relative to ambient conditions.

Check the ambient temperature is within the
applianceÕs operating limits of 10¡C to 32¡C.
Relocate the appliance if necessary.

Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.

Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature
control. See ÒSetting the temperatureÓ.

Check that the doors are 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 doors are not left open.

Check that nothing is preventing the doors from
closing.

Is the door gasket intact and clean.

Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.

Refer to normal operating sounds.

Check the drain hole is not blocked. (see
Maintenance and Cleaning).

If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before calling out an engineer .

Low ambient operation

During prolonged periods of low ambient temperatures,ie;10¡C and lower, the compressor on single
compressor fridge freezers can remain inoperative during this time .

This is due to the air temperature within the refrigerator compartment being maintained at 6¡C or under thus not
calling the thermostat to energise the compressor .

During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional fridge freezer can normally maintain the
frozen food temperature but if the appliance is left for longer period in a low ambient temperature the freezer will
defrost .

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SOMETHING NOT WORKING

Symptom

No power to the appliance

The light does not come on

The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is
too high

The freezer door will not open

The compressor runs continously

Excessive frost and ice has built up

Noise

Water under the salad bin

Solution

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 temperature in the fridge is turned to the
correct setting relative to ambient conditions.

Check the ambient temperature is within the
applianceÕs operating limits of 10¡C to 32¡C.
Relocate the appliance if necessary.

Has door just been opened? If so leave for a few
minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise.

Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature
control. See ÒSetting the temperatureÓ.

Check that the doors are 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 doors are not left open.

Check that nothing is preventing the doors from
closing.

Is the door gasket intact and clean.

Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out.

Refer to normal operating sounds.

Check the drain hole is not blocked. (see
Maintenance and Cleaning).

If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before calling out an engineer .

Low ambient operation

During prolonged periods of low ambient temperatures,ie;10¡C and lower, the compressor on single
compressor fridge freezers can remain inoperative during this time .

This is due to the air temperature within the refrigerator compartment being maintained at 6¡C or under thus not
calling the thermostat to energise the compressor .

During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional fridge freezer can normally maintain the
frozen food temperature but if the appliance is left for longer period in a low ambient temperature the freezer will
defrost .

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Defrosting

Refrigerator

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
vegetable drawer. Use the defrost cleaner provided
which you will find already inserted into the
discharge hole.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

External cleaning

Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Do
NOT use abrasive products.

An accumulation of dust will affect the performance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity
consumption.

You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched
OFF.

Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see figure.

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CONDENSER

COMPRESSOR

DEFROST
TRAY

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 ODOUR.

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 Expert Appliance Care).

Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original
position and replacing the screw.

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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 doors ajar
to prevent unpleasant smells.

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SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

If you require further information regarding the appliance, the terms and conditions of the guarantee, or wish to
call out engineer, please contact Expert Appliance Care by telephoning:-

0870 9099100

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Height 170 cm

Width 54.5 cm

Depth 60 cm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY 220-240 V / 50 Hz

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED 110 W

AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 1.2 kWh

GROSS CAPACITY

Fridge 136 l

Freezer 143 l

NET CAPACITY

Fridge 134 l

Freezer 122 l

* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.

Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.

7

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 place as cool as possible 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.

¥ The best way to defrost food is to put it in the

refrigerator to thaw slowly.

¥ Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and

clean (refer to ÒMaintenance and Cleaning).

¥ Never allow spillages to dry and harden.

¥ 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.

¥ It is important that food is used before its Òbest

beforeÓ date.

¥ 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.

¥ The fresh foods to be frozen must be fresh and of

the best quality.

¥ The size of each pack should be small enough to

ensure that it is used in one go . Small packs
freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better
results.

¥ Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen.

Lean food keep better and longer than fatty food,
salt reduces the storage time.

¥ Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing

bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and
provide an airtight seal .

¥ Packaging which is swollen or has traces of

refrozen water droplets on the pack could
indicate that the product has not been kept at a
suitable temperature and that it may have lost its
original quality. Partially thawed food must not be
refrozen, it must be consumed within 24 hours.
Never exceed the storage times indicated.

¥ Never place hot food, bottles or cans of fizzy

drink in the freezer as they may explode.
Containers with a lid must not be filled to the
brim.

¥ Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in

the freezer next to food which is already frozen
as this could cause the temperature of the frozen
food to rise and its quality and storage life to
reduce .

HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that
shelves can be positioned as desired.

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INSTALLATION

Positioning

This appliance is designed to operate in ambient
temperatures between 10¡C (50¡F) and 32¡C (90¡F).
It should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of
direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature
e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold
room e.g. an outhouse, where the temperatures may
fall below 10¡C (50¡F). If these temperatures are
exceeded i.e. colder or warmer, then the appliance
may not operate correctly.

You should also ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back and the top of the cabinet. There
must also be at least 100 mm (4Ó) distance between
the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen
furniture (A). Ideally, the appliance should not be
positioned beneath overhanging furniture (B).

There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of
the appliance. Do not obstruct the space
underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed
close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT
install in places with restricted ventilation.

Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
using your fingers.

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100 mm10 mm

10 mm

A

B

Warning

IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE
UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.

Depending upon the position which you choose for
your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
on ÒDoor reversal directionsÓ paragraph.

Rear spacers

In the bag with the documentation, there are two
spacers which must be fitted as shown in the figure.

Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the
screw head, then re-tighten the screws.

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Electrical connections

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

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 Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter

ÇEÈ or the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.

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

Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter ÇLÈ or coloured
red.

The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.

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GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP. FUSE

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

BLUE

13 AMP

For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 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
Expert Appliance Care.

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. Directives:

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)

and subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

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

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OPERATION

Before using

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 an
ÒOFFÓ (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:

Ð room temperature

Ð how often the door is opened

Ð how much food is stored

Ð 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.

Low Ambient Temperature Switch

To ensure that the appliance is working efficiently
when the room temperature drops below 16¡C, the
switch mounted next to the thermostat control should
be switched on.

The freezer compartment

The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for
storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing
fresh foods.

Freezing fresh food

When freezing large amounts of fresh food turn the
thermostat to maximum approximately 1 hour prior to
freezing.
When the food is frozen return to the normal
position.

In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 10 kg.

Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer of the
freezer as this is the coldest part.

Important

In the event of a power cut do not open the door.
The food in the freezer will not be affected if the
power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should
the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly
and must not be re-frozen .

No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in
this position for any period of time (see page 11 Low
ambient operation). However should the temperature
rise above 16¡C remember to turn the switch off
again.

A - Low Ambient Switch

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Door reversal directions

1. Disconnect from the electricity supply.

2. Remove all loose items, including food, store food in
a cool place.

3. Gently lay the fridge/freezer on its back with the top
held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of
packing;

4. Remove the feet (B)

5. Remove bottom hinge (A).

6. Remove the freezer door by releasing it from the
middle hinge (H).

7. Unscrew the middle hinge.

8. Slide out the fridge door from pin (G), unscrew the
latter and then screw it down into the hinge-blade
provided on the opposite side, after having removed
the small plugs (I) which should then be fitted on the
opposite side.

9. Refit the fridge door and replace the middle hinge to
the left hand side.

10.Replace the door and bottom hinge (A) on the
opposite side.

11.Refit the feet (B) on the opposite side.

Attention

After completion of the door reversing operation, check
that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. If the
ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket
may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for
the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this
process by heating up the part involved with a normal
hairdryer on a low setting.

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H

I

I

I

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B

B

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CONTENTS

2222 023-21

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information

2

Description of the Appliance

4

Operation

5

Before use 5

Setting the temperature 5

The freezer compartment 5

Freezing fresh food 5

Frozen food storage 6

Thawing 6

Making ice cubes 6

Fresh food refrigeration 6

Normal operating sounds 6

Movable shelves 7

Health and Safety Guidelines

7

Maintenance and Cleaning

9

Internal cleaning 9

External cleaning 9

When the appliance is not in use 9

Changing the light bulb 9

Defrosting 9

Something Not Working

11

Service and Spare Parts

12

Instructions for the
Installer

Technical Specification

13

Installation

14

Positioning 14

Rear Spacers 14

Electrical Connection

15

Door Reversal

16

2222 023-21

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INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FRIDGE-FREEZER ER 7825 B