Electrolux ER7831i Instruction Manual

fridge - freezer

INSTRUCTION BOOK

2222 032-55

ER 7831 I

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 your 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 instal-

lation 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.

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 freez-

er.

¥ 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 con-

sumed 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 carry-

ing 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. Refer to your local Electrolux Service Force Centre and always insist on genuine spare parts.

At the end of the Appliance Life

¥ When disposing of your appliance, use an autho-

rised 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 032-55

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

Positioning the door shelves 7

Hints and Tips

8

Maintenance and Cleaning

9

Internal 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

Customer Care

12

Guarantee Conditions

13

Instructions for the Installer

Technical Specification

14

Installation

15

Positioning 15

Electrical Connection

16

Door Reversal

17

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

A - Thermostat control for fridge abd freezer compartments

B - Dairy compartment

C - Can storage shelf

D - Bottle shelf

E - Storing frozen food

F - Freezing fresh food

G - Salad drawers

H - Glass shelf

I - Glass shelves

H

F

E

I

A

B

C

D

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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 and the freezer is regulated by a single 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

During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a number, the cooling system may operate continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not defrost. Turning the knob to a lower number will cause the automatic defrosting to resume.

Low Room 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.

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

The freezer compartment

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

Freezing fresh food

It is not necessary to adjust the thermostat setting when freezing fresh food. Depress the ambient switch at least 12 hours before loading food to be frozen.

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

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

If large quantities of food are to be stored , remove all drawers and baskets from the appliance and place food on cooling shelves. Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit

stated on the side of the upper section (where applicable).

Caution

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

DEFROSTED COOKED FOOD MUST NOT BE REFROZEN.

A - Low Room Temperature Switch

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A

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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 or more trays for ice-cubes trays.

Fill the tray(s) 3/4 full to give the ice space to expand and place them in the freezer compartment.

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

Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

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 & wild fowl): 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 first starting-up or after a period of use, before putting the products in the freezer compartment let the appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal opertion position.

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.

Important

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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Place guide (A) on the inside part of the furniture door, up and down as shown in the figure and mark the position of external holes. After having drilled holes, fix the guide with the screws supplied.

20 mm

A

50mm

PR166

Separate parts A, B, C, D as shown in the figure

PR266

A

B

C

D

PR33

C

A

Fix cover (C) on guide (A) until it clips into place.

Open the appliance door and the furniture door at 90¡. Insert the small square (B) into guide (A). Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes as indicated in the figure. Remove the squares and drill holes with ¿ 2 mm at 8 mm from the outer edge of the door. Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws supplied.

8mm

PR167

A

B

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Movable shelves

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

For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie over the rear ones.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height. To do this proceed as shown in the diagram.

The top shelf can be removed for easier cleaning.

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PR249

PR250

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Food Storage

¥ To obtain the best results from your appliance,

neither hot foods nor liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder compartment.

¥ Keep the time between buying chilled food and

placing it in your fridge as short as possible.

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

air to circulate around each item.

¥ Do not store food uncovered.

¥ Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and

clean, refer to ÔMaintenance and CleaningÕ.

¥ 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.

¥ Avoid buying frozen food if you cannot store it

straight away. The use of an insulated container is advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen food in the freezer immediately.

¥ The symbols on the drawers show different types of

frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing.

Energy Saving Advice

¥ Do not install the cabinet close to sources of

heat, i.e. boiler or radiator.

¥ Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated

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

¥ Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by

packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer.

¥ Always leave warm food to cool down to room

temperature before placing in the fridge or freezer.

¥ Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be

placed in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer.

¥ Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure

safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit.

¥ 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.

In the Event of a Power Failure

If there is a power failure during the storage of frozen foods, keep the door closed. If the temperature within your freezer should rise do not refreeze the food without checking itÕs condition. The following guidelines should assist you.

Ice Cream:

Once thawed should be discarded.

Fruit and Vegetables:

If soft should be cooked and used up.

Bread and Cakes:

Can be refrozen 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 ice crystals remaining within them.

Small Joints:

Should be cooked and then re-frozen as cooked dishes.

Chicken:

Should be cooked and re-frozen as a fresh dish.

HINTS AND TIPS

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Instructions for totally built-in appliances

Door reversibility

Recess dimensions

Height (1) 1780 mm

Depth (2) 550 mm

Width (3) 560 mm

To ensure adequate ventilation, allow the clearances shown in figure.

50 mm

min. 200 cm

2

200 cm

2

min.

D567

The appliance is supplied with the right or left door opening. To change the opening direction of the door proceed as in the following instructions before installing it.

1. Unscrew the upper pin and remove the spacer

2. Remove the upper door

3. Unscrew the middle hinge and the brackets and refit them on the opposite side

4. Refit the upper door, the upper pin and the spacer on the opposite side

5. Unscrew the lower pin and remove the spacer and refit them on the opposite side

Furthermore, it is necessary that the cabinet has a ventilation recess with the following dimensions:

depth 50 mm width 540 mm

PR01

540

50

3

2

1

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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.

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 openand insert the ice scraper under the channelin the centre of the lower part of the appliance; place a low-sided container beneth the scraper to collect the water.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

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.

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.

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 Service Force Centre).

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

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- 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 a least half an hour, replace the previously removed food into the compartment.

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.

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INSTALLATION

Positioning

This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rating plate, which is located on the inside left of the appliance.

The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification.

SN +10¡C to + 32¡C

ST +18¡C to + 38¡C

The appliance should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight and away from continuous heat and extreme temperature, e.g. not next to a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold room e.g. an outhouse. If these temperatures are exceeded i.e. warmer or colder, then the appliance may not operate correctly.

For building-in and door reversal instructions please refer to the relevant instructions on the following pages.

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.

Important

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

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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 tehrmostat control knob 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.

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

Adjust the thermostat control knob 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.

Refer to normal operating sounds.

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

Important: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made, even if the appliance is under guarantee.

Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points:

Low room temperature operation

During prolonged periods of low room 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 .

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CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT

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:-

0870 5 929929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.

For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading ÔSomething Not Working?

When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:

1. Your name, address and post code

2. Your telephone number

3. Clear and concise details of the fault

4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate)

5. The purchase date

Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls.

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

08705 950 950 *

* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

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 the freezer will defrost .

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.

SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

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Standard guarantee conditions

We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the 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 manufacturerÕs instructions.

The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised 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 CompanyÕs 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 European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.

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 the 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 appliances.

France Senlis +33 (0)3 44 62 20 13

Germany NŸrnberg +49 (0)800 234 7378

Italy Pordenone +39 (0)800117511

Sweden Stockholm +46 (0)20 78 77 50

UK Slough +44 (0)1735 219898

GUARANTEE CONDITIONS