Electrolux ER7831i Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOK

ER 7831 I

2222 032-55

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 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.

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.

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. 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 authorised disposal site.

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

¥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

CONTENTS

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

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		3 - 4	3 -	3 -	3 -	3 -
	1 -	3 - 4

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

A B

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:

Ðroom temperature

Ðhow often the door is opened

Ðhow much food is stored

Ðposition 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.

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A - Low Room Temperature Switch

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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HINTS AND TIPS

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.

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