Electrolux ERF37800WX User Manual

User manual

Manual de instrucciones

ERF37800WX

Wine cooler-Freezer

Frigorifico bodeguero-Congelador

Side-by-side

ENC74800

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Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will
provide you with lots of pleasure in the future. The Electrolux ambition is to offer
a wide variety of quality products that make your life more comfortable. You find
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this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new machine.
We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering
Ease-of-Mind. Good luck!

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The following symbols are used in this manual:

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Important information concerning your personal safety and
information on how to avoid damaging the appliance

General information and tips

Environmental information

he symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product

may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the
appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.

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Safety instructions

These warnings are provided in the
interests of your safety.

For the User

Child Safety

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Your new fridge/freezer may have other
functions compared to your previous
one.
Carefully read these instructions
learn how the appliance works
how to care for it. Keep the
booklet. It will come in handy if
later sell the cabinet or give it
somebody else.

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.

Ensure that

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instruction

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· The refrigerator is intended for the
storage of foodstuffs and for the
production of ice for normal household
consumption in accordance with these
instructions.

· Do not keep explosive gases or
liquids in the refrigerator or freezer
compartment. They may explode and
cause injury and material damage.

· Do not let sharp objects come into
contact with 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.

· Do not keep carbonised drinks or
bottles in the freezer compartment.
The glass bottles may break.

· The cabinet is heavy. The edges
and projecting parts of the cabinet
may be sharp. Be careful when moving
the cabinet and always use gloves.

· Pay attention so that small children
do not gain access to the operating
controls or the inside of the cabinet.

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 appliance inside
the food storage compartments of the
appliance, unless they are of the type
recommended by the manufacturer.

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Contents

Safety instructions 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

USE 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

HINT and TIPS 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MAINTENANCE and CLEANING 15. .

SOMETHING NOT WORKING
TECHNINICAL SPECIFICATION
INSTALLATION

Guarantee/Customer Service 22. . . . .

European Guarantee 23. . . . . . . . . . . .

www.electrolux.com 24. . . . . . . . . . . .

Scrapping old cabinets 4...........

Control Panel 7...................

Use of the fridge compartment 8.....

Temperature inside the wine cooler 8.
Wine Placement

Storage tip 8..................

Measuring the temperature 8........

Switching off 9....................

Alarms and other features 9.........

Lighting 10.......................

Use of the freezer compartment 10...
To the start the freezer and set the

correct temperature 10.........

Temperature inside the freezer 11....

Switching off 11...................

Freezing 12.......................

Suitable storage periods 12.........

Thawing 13.......................

Cabinet interior 13.................

Saving energy 14..................

Food Storage 14..................

Protect the environment 14.........

Cleaning 15......................

Defrosting the fridge 15.............

Defrosting the freezer 15............

When the appliance is not in use 16..

Mains Cable 19...................

Unpacking 19.....................

Remove the transport supports 19...

Cleaning 20......................

Installing the cabinet 20............

Door Reversal 21..................

Electrical connection 21............

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USE

This cabinet is a combined freezer/freezer whereby both freezer/freezer
compartments are operated by the same compressor. This means that if the
fridge compartment becomes overloads it will result in even colder temperatures
in the freezer.
Position and clean the cabinet as explained in the section "Installation".
Check that the drain hose at the rear
of the cabinet discharges in to the drip
tray.

Before inserting the power plug into
the outlet and switching on the cabinet
for the first time, leave it standing
upright for about 2 hours. Otherwise
the compressor may sustain damage.
This time will allow the oil sufficient
time to return to the compressor.

Control Panel

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B

A
A. Refrigerator power switch Switches the refrigerator on and off.

B. Temperature adjustment buttons/thermostat Used to set the temperature
(warmer).

C. Temperature display Shows the average temperature inside the refrigerator.

D. Temperature adjustment buttons/thermostat Used to set the temperature
(colder).

E. Yellow indicator lamp Lights when lighting is on.
F. Lighting

G. Freezer power switch Switches the freezer on and off.

H. Temperature adjustment buttons/thermostat Used to set the temperature
(warmer).

I. Temperature display Shows the highest temperature inside the freezer.

J. Temperature adjustment buttons/thermostat Used to set the temperature
(colder).

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D

C

E

F

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H

G

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ACTION FREEZE

N

M

L

I

K

J

K. Yellow indicator lamp
L. FAST FREEZE button
M. Red warning lamp

N. Alarm shut-off button

Use of the fridge compartment
First switch on

Switching on:

Setting the temperature

Attention

Temperature inside the wine cooler

Wine Placement
Storage tips

triggered.

Lights when Fast Freeze is operating.
Used to switch the Fast Freeze feature on and off.

Lights when one of the alarms in the cabinet has been

Used to turn the audible alarm off.

Switchonthefridgebypressingthe
power switch.

+

Press the buttons until the desired
temperature flashes in the temperature
display (The temperature can be set
between +6°C and +15°C.)
"+" raises the temperature.
"-" lowers the temperature.

-

normal. Especially when:

- a new setting has recently been
selected

- the door has been left open for a
long time

- warm food has been placed in the
compartment.

NOTE: The picture shows the coldest
and warmest places inside the fridge.
(+ warm, - cold)

+
+

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Once set, the temperature display
shows the current temperature inside
the cabinet.
Allow the cabinet to run for a period of
24 hours whenever the temperature
setting is changed. This will allow the
temperature to stabilise inside the
cabinet.
It is not necessary to reset the

temperature when the cabinet is
switched on after it has been out of
use. The thermostat recalls the
previously set temperature.

Difference between the temperature
displayed and temperature setting is

-

!

The amount of time to store wine
depends on its maturity, type of grape,
alcohol content, and dissolved
fructose and tannins.
When purchasing your wine, find out
whether it is mature or if it will improve
over time.

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In the lower part of the cooler.

In the upper part of the cooler.

Store the bottles lying down

Store the wine in the dark.

Avoid turning on the light in the cooler

Handle the bottles with care,

Heed any advice and recommenda­tions

Recommended storage temperatures:

If you stack several bottles on top of
one another,

Measuring the temperature

Switching off

If the freezer is turned off, the
refrigerator will also turn off. E.g. while
defrosting the freezer.
Note:

If the appliance is not going to be used
for an extended period:

Cold air
prolongs the time to maturity. Accord­ingly, store old and mature wine as well
as wine you would like to store for a
long time in the lower portion of the
cooler. The lower part should also be
usedtostorewinethatistobeserved
cold.

In the
upperpart,storewinethatyouwishto
let further mature, wines that are
served at a warmer temperature, and
those wines you intend to consume
relatively soon.

so that

the corks do not dry out.

The cooler
doors are made with double-paned
glass with a dark coating. This will
protect the wine against light damage
if the cooler is placed in a well-lit area.

too often or for too long. The wine
should be stored in the dark.

so that

the wine is not agitated.

given at the time of purchase or
in the professional literature concern­ing the wine's quality, durability and
optimal storage temperature.

- for white wines +10 to +12°C

- for rosé wines and light red wines
+12to+16°C

- for champagne and sparkling wines
+6 to +8°C

make sure they do not

touch the cabinet's cooling plate.

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

To switch off, push the ON/OFF
button. This will result in a countdown
from "3" to "1" taking place in the
temperature display. On reaching "1"
the fridge will switch off. The
temperature display will go off.

The appliance cannot be switched on
or off if unplugged, or if there is no
power being supplied to it. Following
connection to the mains power supply,
the appliance returns to the same
operating state as before the
interruption of main power.

1. Switch off the appliance, to do this
press the ON/OFF button.

2. Remove the mains plug.

3. Clean the appliance thoroughly (see
section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").

4. Leave door open to avoid
accumulation of odours.

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Alarms an d other features
Door open alarm

If the fridge door remains open for
more than 5 minutes, the red warning
lamp starts flashing and an audible
alarm sounds.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the "alarm shut-off button". The
red warning lamp goes out when the
door is closed.

Lighting

The cooler lighting may be turned on
with the door closed. This makes it
easy to survey the contents of the
cooler without opening the door. The
cooler lighting should normally be off,
so that the wine is not unduly exposed
to light. The lighting turns off automati­cally after about 40 minu tes.

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-

Use of the freezer compartment

The freezer is provided with the symbol

whichmeansthatitis
suitable for freezing fresh food and for
long term storage of frozen and
deep-frozen food.

To start the freezer and set the correct
temperature
Switching on:
Switch on the freezer by pressing the
power switch.

The alarm sounds if the temperature
inside the freezer reaches r
temperature. Turn off the alarm
pressing the switch-off

+

-

oom

by

button.

-

ACTION FREEZE

Setting the temperature
Press the buttons until the desired
temperature blinks on the temperature
display. (The temperature can be set
between -15°C and -24°C.)
"+" increases the temperature.
"-" decreases the temperature.

+

-

-

ACTION FREEZE

Once set, the temperature display
shows the current temperature in side
the freezer.
Allow the cabinet to run for a period of
24 hours whenever the temperature
setting is changed. This will allow the
temperature to stabilise inside the
cabinet.
It is not necessary to reset the
temperature when the cabinet is
switched on after it has been out of
use. The thermostat recalls the
previously set temperature.

+

-

-

ACTION FREEZE

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Temperature inside the freezer

Switching off

Note:

If the freezer is turned off, the
refrigerator will also turn off. E.g. while
defrosting the freezer.
Temperature alarm

+

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Temperature memory

To ensure that foodstuff will keep for a
long time, be sure that the temperature
inside the freezer is -18°C or below.
Please note, however, that the energy
consumption increases as the
temperature decreases.
The built-in temperature display shows
the warmest temperature inside the
freezer. If the temperature is measured
using a thermometer, put it between
the products since this will reflect the
real temperature in the frozen
products. It is normal that the built-in
temperature display shows a
temperature slightly above that
measured in other ways.

To switch off, push the ON/OFF
button. This will result in a countdown
from "3" to "1" taking place in the
temperature display. On reaching "1"
the freezer will switch off. The
temperature display will go off.

The appliance cannot be switched on
or off if unplugged, or if there is no
power being supplied to it. Following
connection to the mains power supply,
the appliance returns to the same
operating state as before the
interruption of main power.

If the temperature rises above -12°C
(temperature setting between -15°C
and -24°C) or above than -3°C
(temperature setting between -6°C and

-14°C), the red warning lamp flashes

and an audible alarm sounds. The
temperature display will then start to
flash.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the alarm shut-off button to
switch off the audible alarm. The
temperature display will stop flashing.
The red warning lamp goes out when
the temperature inside the freezer
again falls below -11°C (temperature
setting between -15°C and -24°C) or
colder than -2°C (temperature setting
between -6°C and -14°C).
Find out what caused the alarm. See
the chapter "Something not working".

-

-

ACTION FREEZE

The temperature memory shows when
an alarm has been triggered in the
cabinet.
The temperature memory operates as
follows:
When the temperature inside the
freezer again falls below -11°C
(temperature setting between -15°C
and -24°C) or colder than -2°C
(temperature setting between -6°C and

-14°C) the audible alarm stops. The
temperature display and the red
warning lamp will flash to indicate than
an alarm was triggered. When the
alarm shut-off button is pressed, the
display then displays the warmest
temperature inside the cabinet during
thealarmphaseandthedisplaystops
flashing. By referring to the
temperature display indication, it is
possible to decide whether or not to
discard the products inside the freezer.

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Temperature setting between -15°C
and -24°C

Freezing

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Practical advice on freezing

Suitable storage periods

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-

ACTION FREEZE

At about -12°C:
Most food products can be
immediately re-frozen. Ice cream is
especially sensitive to temperature
changes and should be consumed
as soon as possible.
At -9° - -2°C:
Food products should be prepared
(cooked)
prior to eating or re-freezing them.
However, always check the quality of
the food yourself to determine if it can
be frozen or if it must be discarded.

Press the fast freeze button approx. 24
hours prior to placing the food in the
freezer.
You need not press the fast-freeze
button when freezing smaller quantities
of food during any 24-hour period.
Fast freeze is automatically switched
off apporox 50 hours after the button
has been pressed.
Fast freeze can be discontinued by
pressing the fast freeze button once
again.

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ACTION FREEZE

The yellow fast freeze lamp remains lit
as long as the fast freeze button is
engaged.

· When freezing products, use the
top shelves.

· Do not cover the air hole on the
rear wall.

· Spread out the products as much

as possible to allow air to circulate
between them.

· Do not place food products which
are to be frozen directly against other
frozen food. The heat from the
unfrozen food may cause the frozen
food to thaw on the surface.

· Once frozen, re-arrange the
products and put them as close as
possible to each other. The food will
then stay cold longer in the event of a
power failure.

· Do not freeze too much food at the
same time. The freezing capacity of
the unit is indicated in the
specifications section.

Check that the cabinet is operating
and keeps the set temperature one
day after switching it on for the first
time. Only after then should the freezer
be used to freeze fresh foodstuff.

Food purchased in frozen condition:
Follow the advice on the maximum
storage period indicated on the
packaging.
Fresh food frozen at home:
Fatty and salty food should not be kept
frozen for more than three months.
Cooked food and low-fat food may be
kept up to about six months. Lean
food and berries can be kept for
approximately one year.

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Thawing

Cabinet interior

Freezer drawers

Removable shelves

Freezer tray

Ice cubes

It is best to thaw foods in refrigerator.
Place the foodstuff on a plate with a
raised edge to prevent liquids from
running out. Easily thawed foods can
be placed in room temperature or in
cold water. When using a microwave
oven to thaw foodstuff, follow the
manufacturer's instructions.

Pull-out tray.

The freezer drawers ensure that it is
quick and easy to find the food
package you want. To gain space, the
drawers can be removed and the
products can be put directly on the
shelves. On all shelves, except the top
shelf, it is possible to place products
that protrude 20 mm from the front
edge. This allows maximum use of the
available space.
Do not remove the bottom drawer. It is
required to assure proper air
circulation.

the freezer. Remove the shelf when
large food products need to be frozen.

Use the freezer tray to freeze berries
and vegetables. After about 4 hours
the food will be thoroughly frozen and
can then be packaged normally. Food
that is frozen in this way will not stick
together, enabling you to use only the
amount required.

Fill the ice tray to max. 3/4 since water
expands as it freezes. Release the ice
cubes by twisting the ice tray.
If ice cubes are kept for a long time,
they will dry out and the taste is
affected. Thus, throw away old ice
cubes and prepare new ones when
needed.

There are the removable shelves inside

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HINT and TIPS

Saving energy

Food Storage

Protect the environment

· Pay careful attention to where the
cabinet is placed. See the section
"Installation". When installed correctly,
the cabinet will consume less energy.

· 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.

· Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This
will ensure safer defrosting of foods
and reduce the work of the
refrigeration unit

· 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
down to room temperature before
placing in the fridge.

· Food which is to be frozen (when
cool) should be placed in the fridge
before being transfered to the freezer.

· Avoid unnecessary frosting in the
cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into
airtight packages before placing them
in the freezer.

· Carefully follow the advice on freezing
products in the section "Using the
freezer". This will prevent wasting
energy.

· Do not set the temperature too low in
the freezer. A suitable temperature is in
the range of -18°C to -20°C .

· Make sure the door gasket is
complete and always clean.

· To obtain the best results from your

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

· Avoid buying frozen food if you can

not store it straight away. The use of
an insulated container is advisable.
When you arrive home place the
frozen food in the freezer immediately.

· 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. Remove suspect food from
you refrigerator and clean, refer to
cleaning and maintenance.

· Hand over the cabinet packaging
and discarded fridges and freezers to a
recycling station. Contact your local
council or Environmental Health office
for more information.

· Keep foodstuff in re-usable
containers. Cut down on disposable
material as much as possible.

· When cleaning the cabinet, use a
mild washing-up detergent.

· Follow the advice in the section
"Saving energy"

· The door gasket and coolant used in
this cabinet will not harm the ozone
layer.

· All parts in the packaging can be
recycled.

· The cabinet has been designed for
easy dismantling and subsequent
recycling.

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MAINTENANCE and

Avoid opening the refrigerator door
during defrosting, as the cooling is off.
If the freezer is turned off, the
refriger

ator will also turn off.

Cleaning

Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
Internal Cleaning

External Cleaning

Defrosting the fridge

Defrosting the freezer

CLEANING

Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.

Clean the inside and accessories with
warm water and bicarbonate of soda
(5ml to 0,5 litre water) Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.

Clean out the drip channel inside the
fridge at regular intervals and ensure
that the drip channel is clear at all
times. If blocked carefully clear using
a piece of flexible curtain wire inserted
into the drain outlet to remove the
blockage.

Wash the outer cabinet with warm
soapy water. Vacuum-clean under the
cabinet. Once or twice a year dust the
condenser (black grille) and the
compressor at the back of the
appliance, with a brush or vacuum
cleaner, as an accumulation of dust
will affect the performance of the
appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.

When moving the cabinet, lift it by the
front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

The fridge is defrosted automatically
every time the compressor stops. Frost
formation can be prevented by:

· not putting warm foodstuff inside
the cabinet.

· avoiding frequently opening the
door or keeping it open too long.

Defrosting is not necessary.
Every 24 hours, the evaporator is
defrosted automatically.

Use water/neutral soap emulsion for
cleaning the surface of stainless steel,
anti-finger-print coated. Do NOT use
abrasive paste.

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Never use a hair drier or other heating
appliances to speed up defrosting.
Excessive heat may damage the
plastic interior, and humidity could
enter the electric appliance making it
live.

When the appliance is not in use
Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.

Before

Problem Possible cause / Remedy

is displayed in the

temperature display.

Audible alarm + flashing red
warning lamp.

It is too warm inside the
refrigerator.

It is too cold inside the
refrigerator.

Empty all foods and clean the
appliance, leaving the doors ajar to

SOMETHING NOT WORKING

prevent unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet is to 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.

contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following point:

””

inside the freezer.)

(It is too warm

An error has occurred in measuring the
temperature. Call your service representative.
(The cooling system will continue to keep
food products cold, but temperature
adjustment will not be possible.)

Switch off the audible alarm by pressing the
alarm off button.
The audible alarm could have been triggered
by:
The cabinet having been recently switched
on and the temperature still being too high.
See the chapter "Switching on and setting
the temperature".
The door may have been open for so long
that the `door open' alarm was triggered.

Set a lower temperature.
Put food products in the right place inside the
refrigerator. See the chapter "Temperature
inside the refrigerator".
Distribute the food products to allow cold air
to circulate around them.
Make sure that the door is completely closed

and that the insulating strip is complete and
clean.

Set a warmer temperature.

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