ELECTROLUX ERG1405FOW User Manual

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ERG1405FOW	EN REFRIGERATOR	USER MANUAL	2
	FR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR	NOTICE D'UTILISATION	17

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3. CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4. FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5. DAILY USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 6. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7. CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 8. WHAT TO DO IF… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

10. NOISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 11. TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 12. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

We recommend the use of original spare parts.

When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.

Warning / Caution-Safety information

General information and tips

Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

•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.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.

•If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.

•If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

1.2 General safety

WARNING!

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Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

•The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household as explained in this instruction booklet.

•Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.

•Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

•Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

•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.

During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

–avoid open flames and sources of ignition

–thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

•It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

WARNING!

Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard.

1.Power cord must not be lengthened.

2.Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3.Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.

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4.Do not pull the mains cable.

5.If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

6.You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover (if foreseen) of interior lighting.

•This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

•Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

•Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

•Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

1.3 Daily use

•Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

•Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.

•Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

1.4 Care and cleaning

•Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

•Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

•Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.

1.5 Installation

For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

•Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Re-

port possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.

•It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

•Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.

•Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.

•The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.

•Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

•Connect to potable water supply only (If a water connection is foreseen).

1.6 Service

•Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

•This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

1.7 Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1			2				3					4			5				6			7

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	Glass shelves								Door shelf
1							7
	Freezer compartment								Moveable shelf
2							8
	Bottle & Can shelf								Bottle shelf
3							9
	Control panel								Vegetable drawers
4							10
	LED Lighting								Rating plate (inside)
5							11
	Butter compartment
6

3. CONTROL PANEL

5 4

1Display

2Temperature colder button

3Temperature warmer button

4Mode button

5ON/OFF/OK button

1

3 2

It is possible to change predefined sound of buttons to a loudly one by pressing together Mode button and Temperature colder button for some seconds. Change is reversible.

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3.1Display

A B C

A)Temperature indicator

B)EcoMode

C)ShoppingMode

D)Alarm indicator

E)Action freeze Mode

After selection of the Mode or the Temperature button the animations starts.

After selection of the temperature the animation flashes for a few minutes.

3.2 Switching on

To switch on the appliance do these steps:

1.Connect the mains plug to the power socket.

2.Press the ON/OFF button if the display is off.

3.If DEMO appears on the display, the appliance is in demonstration mode. Refer to "What to do if..." paragraph.

4.The temperature indicators show the set default temperature.

To select a different set temperature refer to "Temperature regulation".

3.3 Switching off

To switch off the appliance do these steps:

1.Press the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds.

2.The display switches off.

3.To disconnect the appliance from the power disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.

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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 EcoMode

For optimal food storage select the EcoMode.

To switch on the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.

The EcoMode indicator flashes for few seconds.

The temperature indicator shows the set temperature:

–for the fridge: +4°C

2.The EcoMode indicator is shown. To switch off the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the EcoMode indicator flashes.

2.The EcoMode indicator goes off.

The function switches off by selecting a different set temperature.

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 products more rapidly and to avoid warming the

other food which is already in the refrigerator.

To switch on the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.

The ShoppingMode indicator flashes

for few seconds.

The ShoppingMode shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours.

To switch off the function before its automatic end:

1.Press the Mode button until the ShoppingMode indicator flashes.

2.The ShoppingMode indicator goes off.

The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.

3.7 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.

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The lamp will turn off after 7 minutes with door open.

3.8 Action Freeze Mode

The Action Freeze function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.

To switch on the function:

1.Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.

The Action Freeze indicator flashes.

2.Press the OK button to confirm.

The Action Freeze indicator is shown. This function stops automatically after 52 hours.

To switch off the function before its automatic end:

1.Press the Mode button until the Action Freeze indicator flashes.

2.Press the OK button to confirm.

3.The Action Freeze indicator goes off.

The function switches off by selecting a different freezer set temperature.

4.FIRST USE

4.1Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical

smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

5.DAILY USE

5.1Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.

To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the medium setting.

However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness.

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In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting.

5.2 Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling).

5.4 Movable shelves

5.3 Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer and the bottle shelf to ensure correct air circulation.

5.5 Humidity control

The glass shelf incorporates a device with slits (adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which makes it possible to regulate the temperature 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.

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5.6 Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights.

To make these adjustments proceed as follow: gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

6. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

6.1 Normal Operating Sounds

•You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing. This is correct.

•When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear a whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is correct.

•The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise. It is natural, not dangerous physical phenomenon. This is correct.

•When the compressor switches on or switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of the temperature regulator. This is correct.

6.2 Hints for energy saving

•Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

•If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting

and so a saving in electricity consumption.

6.3 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

6.4 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.

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Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.

7. CARE AND CLEANING

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.

7.1 Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

•clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

•regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

•rinse and dry thoroughly.

Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.

Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.

Clean the condenser (black grill) 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.

Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.

7.2 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 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. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inserted into the drain hole.

7.3 Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

•disconnect the appliance from electricity supply

•remove all food

•defrost (if foreseen) and clean the appliance and all accessories

•leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

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.

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8. WHAT TO DO IF…

During operation of the appliance some smaller but annoying trouble can often occur, which does not require calling a technician out. In the following chart information is given about them to avoid unnecessary charges on service.

The operation of the appliance goes with certain sounds (compressor and circulating sound). This not means a trouble, but a normal operation.

The appliance operates discontinuously, so the stopping of compressor does not mean being no current. That is why you must not touch the electrical parts of the appliance before breaking the circuit.

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The compressor	The Temperature regulator	Set a warmer temperature
operates continually	may be set incorrectly
	The door does not close	Check if the doors close
	tightly or it is not shut	well and the gaskets are un-
	properly	damaged and clean
	The door has been opened	Do not leave the door open
	too frequently	longer than necessary
	Food placed in the appli-	Allow food to cool to room
	ance was too warm	temperature before storing
	The temperature of the	Try to reduce the tempera-
	room that contains the ap-	ture in the room where the
	pliance is too high for effi-	appliance stands
	cient operation
The sound level in	The pipes, at the back of	Carefully bend them
the cabinet is too	the cabinet, touch each
high	other
Water flows at the	During automatic defrost-	It is normal
back plate of the re-	ing, frost melts on the
frigerator	back plate
Water flows into the	The outlet can be clogged	Clean the outlet
refrigerator com-	up
partment
	Products placed in can	Replace the products so
	prevent water from flowing	that they can not touch the
	into the collector	back plate directly

Water flows onto	The melting water outlet
the floor	flows not into the evapora-
	tive tray above the com-
	pressor

Put the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray

The lamp does not The lamp is in stand-by.	Close and open the door.
work.
The lamp is defective.	Refer to "Replacing the
	lamp".