Electrolux ERC3709 User Manual

Refrigerator

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

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ERC3709

Important Safety Instructions

Your new fridge may have other functions compared to your previous one. These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

Keep the instruction booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the appliance or give it to somebody else.

Prior to Installation

· Check the appliance for transport damage. Under

no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact

your retailer.

Installation

· This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken

when moving it.

· It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

attempt to modify this product in any way.

· Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the

electrical supply cable. If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable

avaliable 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.

· There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging

material away from children.

the refrigerating system on the back of and inside the cabinet. If the refrigerating system is punctured, the cabinet will be damaged and foodstuff inside may spoil. If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged: avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventillate the room in which the appliance is placed The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

· Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer compartment. Bottles and cans must not be placed in the frezeer compartment as they can burst when the contents freeze.

Maintenance and Cleaning

· Before cleaning, always switch off the apppliance

and disconnect from the electrical supply

· When unplugging always pull the plug from the

mains socket, do not pull on the cable

Servicing

· This product should be serviced by an

authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used.

· Under no circumstances should you attempt to

repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Centre.

During Use

· This appliance is designed for domestic use only,

specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use.

· Containers with flammable gases or liquids can

leak at low temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials, such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc. in the refrigerator or freezer. Do not let sharp objects come into contact with

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.

Scrapping old cabinets

When discarding the cabinet, hand it over to a recycling station. For m ore information, contact your local Council or Environmental Health office.

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions 2.......

Scrapping old cabinets 2.......................

Contents 3..........................

Description of the Appliance 4........

Control Panel 4..............................

Before use 4.........................

Using the fridge 5....................

To start the fridge and thermostat control 5........

Temperature inside the fridge 5.................

Measuring the temperature 5...................

Switching off 5..............................

Cabinet interior 6............................

Hints and Tips 6.....................

Energy Saving Advice 6.......................

Food Storage 6..............................

Normal Operating Sounds 7....................

Maintenance and Cleaning 7..........

Removing the ventilation grille 7................

Internal Cleaning 7...........................

External Cleaning 7..........................

Defrosting the fridge 7........................

To Change the Light Bulb 8....................

When the appliance is not in use 8...............

Something Not Working 8............

ServiceandSpareParts 9............

Customer Care Department 9...................

Guarantee Conditions 9..............

Standard Guarantee Conditions 9................

Technical specification 10.............

Installation 10........................

Mains Cable 10...............................

Unpacking 10................................

Removing the transport supports 10..............

Cleaning 10..................................

Installing the appliance 11......................

Electrical connection 12........................

Door Reversal 13.............................

Guide to use the instruction book

The following Symbols will be found in the text to guide you through the instructions

Safety instructions

1, 2, 3 ...

Step by step instructions for an operation

Hints and tips

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Description of the Appliance

Control Panel

Model ERC3709

1. glass shelf

2. bottle shelf

3. bottle shelf

4. egg holder

5. vegetable drawer

6. ventilation grille

7. butter compartment

8. door shelf +box

9. sliding shelf

10. door shelf

A. Green pilot light

Illuminates when the fridge is operating.

Before use

·Remove all securing tapes.

·Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm

water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0,5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.

Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax, polishes or products containing alcohol.

Check that the drain hose at the rear of the cabinet discharges into the drip tray.

·Before inserting the power plug into the socket and

switching on the appliance for the first time, leave it standing upright for about 30 minutes, or for 2 hours if it was transported horizontally. Otherwise the compressor may sustain damage. This time will allow the oil sufficient time to return to the compressor.

B. Thermostat control knob

Usetoswitchonandsetthedesiredtemperaturein the fridge.

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Using the fridge

To start the fridge and thermostat control

Turn the thermostat control knob to the desired position. MIN The lowest position of the thermostat control results in the highest temperature inside the cabinet. MAX The highest position of the thermostat control results in the lowest temperature inside the cabinet. H : Switched off. Allow the appliance to run for a period of 24 hours whenever the temperature setting is changed. This will allow the temperature to stabilise inside the appliance.

Temperature inside the fridge

A suitable temperature inside the fridge is approx. +5°C. If the thermostat control is set too cold, food with a high water content may start to freeze if it has been placed in the coldest places in the fridge. (+ warm, - cold) Meat, fish and milk should be put in the coldest part of the cabinet. The temperature will be affected by:

· How often the door is opened

· How much food is stored

· Position of the appliance (See the Installation

section.)

Measuring the temperature

If the temperature is measured using a standard, single thermometer, this should be put in a glass of water centrally placed inside the appliance. This will reflect the temperature inside the food products. Do not place the thermometer hanging or lying directly on the shelf.

· Distribute foodstuffs to allow cold air to

circulate freely between the products.

· Do not place food products directly against the

cooling plate on the rear wall as they may freeze here.

· Also never put warm products into the appliance.

Wait until they have cooled down.

· Cover all foods properly to avoid odours and

flavours from tainting other food.

Switching off

Turn the control anti-clockwise past the click position to "H". Remove the power supply plug from the wall socket.

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Cabinet interior

The shelves and door compartments are removable and can easily be re-arranged. Certain shelves must be lifted up by the rear edge to enable them to be removed. The lower door compartment and the glass shelf above the salad drawer must not be moved. They are required for proper air circulation inside the cabinet. Shelves with a raised edge should be placed with the raised edge facing the rear wall of the cabinet, and thus prevent food products from touching the cooling plate.

The vegetable box has two moveable partitions with five different choices in order to separate different vegetables.

The vegetable box has a ventilation edging to increase the circulation of air and reduce the risk of condensation.

Hanging h alf-shelf

The half-shelf can be moved sideways. It can be hung under all door shelves, except the lowest one.

Hints and Tips

Energy Saving Advice

· Do not install the cabinet close to sources of heat

such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator.

· Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated

room and make sure that the air openings of the cabinet 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.

· It is advisable to periodically clean the

refrigeration system at the back of the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner.

· Always leave warm food to cool downn to room

temperature before placing in the fridge.

· Make sure the door gasket is complete and

always clean.

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 you refrigerator and clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.

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