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ERC3214AOW
EN REFRIGERATOR USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................ 3
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................................................................... 4
3. OPERATION..............................................................................................................5
4. DAILY USE................................................................................................................ 7
5. HINTS AND TIPS.......................................................................................................8
6. CARE AND CLEANING............................................................................................. 9
7. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................. 10
8. INSTALLATION....................................................................................................... 12
9. NOISES...................................................................................................................13
10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION..................................................................................15
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Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following
data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes
injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with
the appliance for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
•
Keep all packaging away from children.
1.2 General Safety
• This appliance is intended to be used in household and
similar applications such as:
– Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments
– By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and
other residential type environments
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or
in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage
compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the
type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
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• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Obey the installation instruction
supplied with the appliance.
• Always be careful when you move the
appliance because it is heavy. Always
wear safety gloves.
• Make sure the air can circulate around
the appliance.
• Wait at least 4 hours before connecting
the appliance to the power supply. This
is to allow the oil to flow back in the
compressor.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.
• The rear of the appliance must stand
against the wall.
• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too colds, such
as the construction appendices,
garages or wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by
the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electrical
shock.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the electrical
information on the rating plate agrees
with the power supply. If not, contact
an electrician.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the
electrical components (e.g. mains plug,
mains cable, compressor). Contact the
Service or an electrician to change the
electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electrical
shock or fire.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g.
ice cream makers) in the appliance
unless they are stated applicable by
the manufacturer.
• Be careful not to cause damage to the
refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility. This gas
is flammable.
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• If damage occurs to the refrigerant
circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the
room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic
parts of the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid
in the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the
condenser. They are hot.
2.4 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in the cooling unit. Only a qualified
person must do the maintenance and
the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the
appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water
collects in the bottom of the appliance.
2.5 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children
and pets to be closed inside of the
appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation
materials of this appliance are ozonefriendly.
• The insulation foam contains flammable
gas. Contact your municipal authority
for information on how to discard the
appliance correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of
the cooling unit that is near the heat
exchanger.
3. OPERATION
3.1 Control panel
1 2 3 4 5
1
ON/OFF
2
Mode
3
Display
4
Temperature colder button
5
Temperature warmer button
It is possible to change predefined sound
of buttons to a loud one by pressing
together Mode and temperature colder
buttons for a few seconds. Change is
reversible.
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Display
A B CFD E
A) Temperature indicator
B) Holiday function
C) EcoMode
D) ShoppingMode
E) Door open alarm indicator
F) FreeStore mode
3.2 Switching on
Connect the mains plug to the power
socket
1. Press the ON/OFF if the display is off.
The temperature indicators show the set
default temperature.
2. The alarm buzzer may sound after a
few seconds.
If "DEMO" appears on the display, the
appliance is in demonstration mode.
Refer to "Troubleshooting...".
To select a different set
temperature refer to
"Temperature regulation".
3.3 Switching off
Press ON/OFF for 3 seconds.
The display switches off.
To disconnect the appliance from the
power, disconnect the mains plug from
the power socket.
3.4 Temperature regulation
The set temperature of the fridge may be
adjusted by pressing the temperature
button.
Set default temperature: +4°C for the
fridge.
The temperature indicator shows the set
temperature.
The set temperature will be reached within
24 hours.
After a power failure the set
temperature remains stored.
3.5 FreeStore function
The activation of the FreeStore function
increases the energy consumption.
If the function is activated
automatically the FreeStore
indicator is not shown (refer
to "Daily use").
1. To switch on the function press Mode
until the corresponding icon appears.
2. To switch off the function press Mode
in order to select an other function or
press Mode until you can see none of
the special icons.
3.6 ShoppingMode
If you need to insert a large amount of
warm food, for example after doing the
grocery shopping, we suggest activating
the ShoppingMode to chill the food
products more rapidly and to avoid
warming the other food which is already in
the refrigerator.
The ShoppingMode shuts off
automatically after approximately 6 hours.
The function switches off by
selecting a different fridge set
temperature.
1. To switch on the function press Mode
until the corresponding icon appears.
2. To switch off the function before its
automatic end press Mode until you
can see none of the special icons or
select another function by pressing
Mode.
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3.7 Holiday mode
This function allows you to keep the
refrigerator closed and empty during a
long holiday period without the formation
of a bad smell.
The fridge compartment must
be empty with Holiday
function on.
1. To switch on the function press Mode
until the corresponding icon appears.
The Holiday indicator goes on.
The fridge temperature indicator shows
the set temperature.
2. To switch off the function press Mode
in order to select an other function or
press Mode until you can see none of
the special icons.
The Holiday indicator goes off.
The function switches off by
selecting a different fridge set
temperature.
3.8 EcoMode
For optimal food storage select the
EcoMode.
1. To switch on the function press Mode
until the corresponding icon appears.
The temperature indicator shows the set
temperature for the fridge: +4°C.
2. To switch off the function press Mode
in order to select an other function or
press Mode until you can see none of
the special icons.
The function switches off
by selecting a different
set temperature.
3.9 Door open alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is
left open for a few minutes. The door open
alarm conditions are indicated by:
• flashing alarm indicator;
• acoustic buzzer.
When normal conditions are restored
(door closed), the alarm will stop. During
the alarm, the buzzer can be switched off
by pressing any button.
4. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
4.1 Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of supports so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front halfshelves (A) can be placed under the rear
ones. (B)
A
B
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4.2 Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of
various sizes, the door shelves can be
placed at different heights.
1. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction
of the arrows until it comes free.
2. Reposition as required.
4.3 Humidity control
The glass shelf incorporates a device with
slits (adjustable by means of a sliding
lever), which makes it possible to regulate
the humidity in the vegetable drawer(s).
When the ventilation slots are closed:
the natural moisture content of the food in
the fruit and vegetable compartments is
preserved for longer.
When the ventilation slots are opened:
more air circulation results in a lower air
moisture content in the fruit and vegetable
compartments.
4.4 FreeStore
The refrigerator compartment is equipped
with a device that allows for rapid cooling
of foods and more uniform temperature in
the compartment.
This device activates by itself when
needed, for example for a quick
temperature recovering after door opening
or when the ambient temperature is high.
It is possible to switch on the device
manually when needed (refer to "FreeStore
function").
The FreeStore device stops
when the door is open and
restarts immediately after the
door closing.
5. HINTS AND TIPS
5.1 Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during
operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound
from coils sound when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from
the compressor when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic dilatation
(a natural and not dangerous physical
phenomenon).
• A faint click noise from the temperature
regulator when the compressor
switches on or off.
5.2 Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than absolutely
necessary.
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5.3 Hints for fresh food
refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating
liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly
if it has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate
freely around it
5.4 Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
• Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene
bags and place on the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer.
• For safety, store in this way only one or
two days at the most.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these
should be covered and may be placed
on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: these should be
thoroughly cleaned and placed in the
special drawer(s) provided.
• Butter and cheese: these should be
placed in special airtight containers or
wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene
bags to exclude as much air as
possible.
• Bottles: these need a cap and should
be stored on the door bottle shelf, or (if
equipped) on the bottle rack.
• Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic,
if not packed, must not be kept in the
refrigerator.
6. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 General warnings
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance
operation.
This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and
recharging must therefore
only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not suitable
for washing in a dishwasher.
6.2 Periodic cleaning
CAUTION!
Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables
inside the cabinet.
CAUTION!
Take care of not to damage
the cooling system.
CAUTION!
When moving the cabinet, lift
it by the front edge to avoid
scratching the floor.
The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral
soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser and
the compressor at the back of the
appliance with a brush.
This operation will improve the
performance of the appliance and
save electricity consumption.
6.3 Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator
compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, during normal use. The
defrost water drains out through a trough
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into a special container at the back of the
appliance, over the motor compressor,
where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the
defrost water drain hole in the middle of
the refrigerator compartment channel to
prevent the water overflowing and
dripping onto the food inside.
6.4 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.
4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent
unpleasant smells.
WARNING!
If the cabinet will be kept on,
ask somebody to check it
once in a while to prevent the
food inside from spoiling in
case of a power failure.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not operate.
The appliance is switched
off.
Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not
connected to the mains
socket correctly.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
Connect a different electrical
appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup-
ported properly.
Check if the appliance stands
stable.
A rectangular symbol is
shown instead of numbers
on the Temperature Display.
Temperature sensor problem.
Contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre (the cooling system will continue to
keep food products cold, but
temperature adjustment will
not be possible).
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The lamp does not work. The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Author-
ised Service Centre.
The compressor operates
continually.
Temperature is set incorrectly.
Refer to "Operation" chapter.
Many food products were
put in at the same time.
Wait some hours and then
check the temperature again.
The room temperature is
too high.
Refer to climate class chart
on the rating plate.
Food products placed in
the appliance were too
warm.
Allow food products to cool
to room temperature before
storing.
The door is not closed
correctly.
Refer to "Closing the door".
The ShoppingMode function is switched on.
Refer to "ShoppingMode
function".
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the ShoppingMode, or after changing the
temperature.
This is normal, no error
has occurred.
The compressor starts after a
period of time.
Water flows inside the refrigerator.
The water outlet is clogged.
Clean the water outlet.
Food products prevent
that water flows into the
water collector.
Make sure that food products
do not touch the rear plate.
Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is
not connected to the
evaporative tray above the
compressor.
Attach the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray.
Temperature cannot be set. The FastFreeze or Shop-
pingMode function is
switched on.
Switch off FastFreeze or
ShoppingMode manually, or
wait until the function resets
automatically to set the temperature. Refer to "FastFreeze
or ShoppingMode function".
DEMO appears on the display.
The appliance is in demonstration mode.
Keep the Mode pressed for
approximately 10 seconds
until a long sound is heard
and display shuts off for a
short time.
The temperature in the appliance is too low/too high.
The temperature regulator
is not set correctly.
Set a higher/lower temperature.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
The door is not closed
correctly.
Refer to "Closing the door".
The food products' temperature is too high.
Let the food products temperature decrease to room
temperature before storage.
Many food products are
stored at the same time.
Store less food products at
the same time.
The door has been
opened often.
Open the door only if necessary.
The ShoppingMode function is switched on.
Refer to "ShoppingMode
function".
There is no cold air circulation in the appliance.
Make sure that there is cold
air circulation in the appliance.
If the advice does not lead to
the desired result, contact the
nearest Authorised Service
Centre.
7.2 Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with a longlife
LED interior light.
Only service is allowed to replace the
lighting device. Contact your Authorised
Service Centre.
7.3 Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to
"Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective
door gaskets. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
8. INSTALLATION
8.1 Positioning
This appliance can be installed in a dry,
well ventilated indoor where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate
class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance:
Climate
class
Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C
Some functional problems
might occur for some types
of models when operating
outside of that range. The
correct operation can only be
guaranteed within the
specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts
regarding where to install the
appliance, please turn to the
vendor, to our customer
service or to the nearest
Service Centre
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8.2 Electrical Connection
CAUTION!
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 these
safety measures not be
observed.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
A B
C
D
E
• A - green and yellow: Earth
• C - brown: Live
• D - blue: Neutral
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the wire coloured green and
yellow to the terminal marked either
with the letter “E“ or by the earth
symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
2. Connect the wire coloured blue to the
terminal either marked with the letter
“N“ or coloured black.
3. Connect the wire coloured brown to
the terminal either marked with the
“L“ or coloured red.
4. Check that no cut, or stray strands of
wire is present and the cord clamp (E)
is secure over the outer sheath.
Make sure the electricity supply
voltage is the same as that indicated
on the appliance rating plate.
5. Switch on the appliance.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp
fuse (B). In the event of having to change
the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp
ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be
used.
WARNING!
A cut off plug inserted into a
13 amp socket is a serious
safety (shock) hazard. Ensure
that it is disposed of safely.
8.3 Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the appliance must be
sufficient.
5 cm
min.
200 cm
2
min.
200 cm
2
CAUTION!
Refer to the assembly
instructions for the
installation.
9. NOISES
There are some sounds during normal running (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
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BRRR!
HISSS!
CLICK!
BLUBB!
CRACK!
SSSRR
R!
OK
CLICK!
CLICK!
SSSRRR!
SSSRRR!
BRRR!
BRRR!
HISSS!
HISSS!
BLUBB!
BLUBB!
CRACK!CRACK!
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10. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
10.1 Technical data
Dimensions of the recess
Height mm 1780
Width mm 560
Depth mm 550
Voltage Volts 230 - 240
Frequency Hz 50
The technical information are situated in
the rating plate, on the external or internal
side of the appliance and in the energy
label.
11. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
Recycle the materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in applicable containers
to recycle it. Help protect the environment
and human health and to recycle waste of
electrical and electronic appliances. Do
not dispose appliances marked with the
symbol with the household waste.
Return the product to your local recycling
facility or contact your municipal office.
*
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