Electrolux ERH3620X User Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOK

2222 089-72

ERH 3620 X

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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 the
manufacturer or its service agent.

• 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.

General Safety

• Take utmost care when handling your appliance
so as not to cause any damages to the cooling
unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.

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

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to
direct sunlight.

• 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.

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.

• 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 ‘frost/freezer burns’ if
consumed straight from the freezer.

• Manufacturers’ 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 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.

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PR220

17.Remove the three caps (N) inserted in the late for
the hinge screws and mount them on the
opposite side;

18.Remove the washer (P) from the upper middle
hinge, remove the pin and mount it on the other
side by fitting the washer on the pin and
positioning the whole group on the other side;

19.Mount the door again. Leave the door open and
fasten the upper middle hinge with the two
screws in the inner holes.

20.Close the door and tighten the third screw in the
hole.

21.Unscrew the handles. Refit them on the opposite
side after having pierced the plugs with a punch.
Cover the holes left open with the plugs
contained in the documentation pack.

Important

After completion of the door reversing operation,
check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet. If
the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the
gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that
case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or
accelerate this process by heating up the part
involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting.

Printed on recycled paper

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Fastening to the wall

Warning!

The appliance must be fastened to the wall for
safety reasons.

Take the bag supplied with the appliance. It contains
the following accessories:

2 brackets

4 wall plugs (for fixing to masonry wall)

4 wall plugs (for fixing to dry lined walls)

4 screws

Proceed as follows to carry out the fastening:

1. Find the appliance’s positioning center.

2. Measure 200 cm from the floor. At the point
where the height and the centre meet measure
15 cm to right and 15 cm to the left. Make two 8
mm holes on the left with a drill bit.

3. Repeat the operation on the right with the drill
(see figure).

For masonry walls:

4. Insert the 4 metal wall plugs and tighten the
screws.

5. Fasten the brackets horizontally in the lower set
of holes as illustrated in the figure after having
previously removed the screws.

6. Push the appliance towards the wall and turn the
brackets downwards 90°. Make sure that the
lower part of the brackets is located between the
appliance and the plate.

7. Insert the second set of screws in the upper
holes and complete the fastening.

For dry lined walls:

4. Insert the wall plugs by screwing them into the
holes drilled previously.

5. Fasten the brackets horizontally in the lower set
of holes with the screws as illustrated in the
figure.

6. Push the appliance towards the wall and turn the
brackets downwards 90°. Make sure that the
lower part of the brackets is located between the
appliance and the plate.

7. Tighten the screws previously loosened and
complete the fastening with the second set of
screws.

Once the appliance is fastened to wall, make sure
that it is stable.

D742

200 cm

1,5 cm

15 cm 15 cm

D753

15 cm 15 cm

1,5 cm

200 cm

D743

90°

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CONTENTS

Instructions for the User

Important Safety Information

2

Fastening to the wall

3

Operation

5

Before use 5

Control panel 5

Starting your appliance 5

Temperature control 5

Freezing fresh food 5

Frozen food storage 6

Thawing 7

Making ice cubes 7

Fresh food refrigeration 7

Movable shelves 8

Positioning the door shelves 8

Use of the adjustable temperature compartment 8

Hints and Tips

9

Maintenance and Cleaning

10

Internal cleaning 10

External cleaning 10

When the appliance is not in use 10

Changing the light bulb 10

Defrosting 11

Something Not Working

12

Service and Spare Parts

13

Customer Care

13

Guarantee Conditions

14

Instructions for the
Installer

Technical Specification

15

Installation

16

Positioning 16

Shelf holders 16

Electrical Connection

17

Rear Spacers 18

Door Reversal

18

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Electrical connections

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
this safety measure not be observed.

If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not
suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and
the appropriate plug fitted.

Remove the fuse from the cut off plug.

The cut off plug should then be disposed of to
prevent the hazard of shocks in case it should be
plugged into a 13amp socket in another part of your
home.

Important

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow - Earth

Blue - Neutral

Brown - Live

If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in
the mains lead of your appliance may not correspond
with the markings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:

Connect the Green and Yellow (earth) wire to the
terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter

«E» or the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.

Connect the blue (neutral) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «N» or coloured
black.

Connect the brown (live) wire to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter «L» or coloured
red.

D207

GREEN & YELLOW

13 AMP. FUSE

BROWN

CORD CLAMP

BLUE

13 AMP

The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse.
For replacement, use a 13amp BSI362 fuse. Only
ASTA or BSI approved fuses should be used.

The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is
lost. The cover/carrier is indicated by the coloured
insert at the base of the plug.

A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from
your local Electrolux Service Force Centre.

This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directive
No. 87/308 of 2.6.87 relative to radio interference
suppression.

This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:

- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive)
and subsequent modifications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive) and subsequent
modifications.

Please ensure that when the appliance is
installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in
the event of a breakdown.

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OPERATION

Before use

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.

Control panel

minmax

A

B

C D

E

ONSUPERALARM

minmax

ON

FG

A - Alarm light - Red

B - Fast freeze switch

C - Fast freeze light - Amber

D - Freezer Pilot light - Green

E - Freezer Thermostat control knob

F - Fridge Pilot light - Green

G - Fridge Thermostat control knob

Control Panel

A. Alarm light

If the alarm light (A) illuminates, it indicates that the
temperature within the freezer has reached a level
where safe food storage is no longer ensured.

When the freezer is first switched on, the alarm light
will stay on until the temperature has dropped to a
safe level for the storage of frozen food.

B. Fast freeze control switch

When you place fresh food in the appliance, press the
fast freeze control switch.

C. Fast freeze light

The fast freeze light is illuminated, to show that the
fast freeze function is working.

D. Freezer pilot light

The pilot light is illuminated to show that the freezer
section is on.

E. Freezer thermostat control knob

Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise to
required setting.

F. Refrigerator pilot light

The pilot light is illuminated to show that the
refrigerator section is on.

G. Refrigerator thermostat control knob

Turn the thermostat control knob clockwise to
required setting.

Start your appliance

Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.

Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light (D)
will illuminate to show that the appliance is on.

Turn the thermostat control (G) to a midway setting.
The pilot light (F) will illuminate. Leave the appliance
for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature
to be reached before placing food inside.

To switch either section off the appliance turn the
thermostat control to position “

■”.

Temperature control

The temperature within the freezer is controlled by
the thermostat control (E) situated at the top of the
cabinet.

To operate the freezer proceed as follows:

Turn the thermostat control knob beyond the «

■»

position.

When you first start the freezer, we suggest that you
turn the thermostat control to a medium setting. For
easier turning of this control, use a small coin.The
internal temperature of the freezer is automatically
adjusted by the thermostat to ensure safe food
storage.

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However, if the appliance is working in unfavourable
room conditions such as

- poor ventilation,

- high temperature,

- frequent door openings,

it may be necessary to select a more suitable
setting.

In determining the correct temperature control
setting all these factors have to be considered and
some experimentation may be necessary.

When altering the temperature setting, allow 24
hours for the temperature to stablise before making
further changes

To obtain a lower temperature, turn the thermostat
control towards max; to obtain a higher temperature
turn the control towards min. For easier turning of this
control, use a small coin.

Freezing fresh food

In any 24 hour period you can freeze up to 14 kg of
fresh food.

When you first start the freezer or after a period of
non-use, press the fast freeze switch 12 hours
before you want to freeze your food (the yellow light
(C) illuminates).

If the freezer is already in operation, the fast-freeze
switch should be pressed about 2-3 hours before
freezing fresh food.

This time can be shortened, depending on the
quantity of food to be frozen. After the time has
elapsed place the food to be frozen in the upper
compartment of the freezer as these are the coldest
parts.

In order to freeze the quantity indicated on the rating
plate, arrange the food directly in contact with the
cooling surfaces. If the food is frozen in the baskets,
the maximum quantity that can be frozen is slightly
less.
Once the food is completely frozen (which could take
up to 24 hours) press again the fast freeze switch;
the yellow light (C) goes out.

Distribute the frozen food packages in the other
compartments, so that the top compartments can be
used for a further freezing operation.

- The food to be frozen must be fresh and of the
best quality.

- Do not allow fresh food to touch food which is
already frozen.

- During the freezing process, ensure that the
freezer door remains closed.

Frozen food storage

When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has
been out of use for some time, we advise you to run
your appliance for at least 12 hours in the «fast
freeze» mode before storing frozen food.

To obtain the best performance from this appliance,
you should:
If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all
drawers and baskets from appliance and place food
on the cooling shelves.
Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated
on the side of the upper section (where
applicable).

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 possibly result in a low
temperature skin burn.

Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or
“frost/freezer burns”.

Important

In the event of a power cut do not open the door. The
food in the freezer will not be affected if the power
cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should the food
begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must
not be re-frozen.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIMENSIONS

Height 200 cm

Width 60 cm

Depth 60 cm

POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY

220-240 V / 50 Hz

TOTAL POWER ABSORBED

200 W

AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY * 0.959 kWh

GROSS CAPACITY Fridge 184 l

Cellar zone 88 l

Freezer 88 l

NET CAPACITY Fridge 180 l

Cellar zone 80 l

Freezer 82 l

STAR RATING

* This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153.

Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located.

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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 & Poultry): wrap in
polythene bags and place on the glass shelf on the
top of the salad drawer.

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 salad drawer.

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.

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.