Electrolux ERN3213AOW User Manual

ERN3213AOW

EN Refrigerator User Manual 2
FR Réfrigérateur Notice d'utilisation 17

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4

3. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 6

4. OPERATION.......................................................................................................7

5. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 8

6. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 10

7. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................11

8. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................12

9. NOISES............................................................................................................ 14

10. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................15

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brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can
be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

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.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damages that are the
result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the

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instructions in a safe and accessible location 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 the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• This appliance may be used by children between 3

and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive
and complex disabilities, if they have been properly
instructed.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept

away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user

maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of

it appropriately.

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

• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the

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

• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other

means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.

• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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• WARNING: 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.

• 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 Authorised Service Centre 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.

• Do not use the appliance before
installing it in the built-in structure due
to safety manner.

• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Make sure the air can circulate
around the appliance.

• At first installation or after reversing
the door 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.

• Before carrying out any operations on
the appliance (e.g. reversing the
door), remove the plug from the
power socket.

• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.

• Do not expose the appliance to the
rain.

• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too cold.

• When you move the appliance, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.

• The appliance contains a bag of
desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not
food. Please dispose of it
immediately.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electric
shock.

WARNING!

When positioning the
appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or
damaged.

WARNING!

Do not use multi-plug
adapters and extension
cables.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the

electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.

• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.

• Make sure not to cause damage to
the electrical components (e.g. mains
plug, mains cable, compressor).
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre 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, electric
shock or fire.

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2.4 Internal lighting

WARNING!

Risk of electric shock.

• The type of lamp used for this
appliance is for household appliances
only. Do not use it for house lighting.

2.5 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.

The appliance contains flammable
gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Be careful not to cause
damage to the refrigerant circuit
containing isobutane.

• 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.

• 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.

2.6 Service

• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre.

• Use original spare parts only.

2.7 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 ozone-friendly.

• 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.

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3. INSTALLATION

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

3.1 Location

Refer to the assembly
instructions for the
installation.

To ensure best performance, install the
appliance well away from sources of heat
such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight
etc. Make sure that air can circulate
freely around the back of the cabinet.

3.2 Positioning

Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated indoors where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate
class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance.

Climate
class

SN +10°C to + 32°C

N +16°C to + 32°C

ST +16°C to + 38°C

T +16°C to + 43°C

Ambient temperature

3.3 Electrical connection

• Before plugging in, ensure that the
voltage and frequency shown on the
rating plate correspond to your
domestic power supply.

• The appliance must be earthed. The
power supply cable plug is provided
with a contact for this purpose. If the
domestic power supply socket is not
earthed, connect the appliance to a
separate earth in compliance with
current regulations, consulting a
qualified electrician.

• The manufacturer declines all
responsibility if the above safety
precautions are not observed.

• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.

3.4 Ventilation requirements

The airflow behind the appliance must be
sufficient.

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
Authorised Service Centre.

CAUTION!

Refer to the assembly
instructions for the
installation.

4. OPERATION

1 2 3 4 5

A B C D E

F

4.1 Control panel

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ON/OFF

1

Mode

2

Display

3

Temperature colder button

4

Temperature warmer button

5

4.2 Display

4.3 Switching on

1. Connect the mains plug to the power

socket.

2. Press the appliance ON/OFF if the
display is off. The temperature
indicators show the set default
temperature.

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

If "DEMO" appears on the display, refer
to "Troubleshooting" .

4.4 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.

4.5 Temperature regulation

Set the temperature of the appliance by
pressing the temperature regulators.
Default set temperature:

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.

A. Fridge temperature indicator
B. Holiday mode
C. Fridge Eco mode
D. FastCool mode
E. Alarm indicator
F. DYNAMICAIR mode

• +4°C for the fridge
The temperature indicators show the set
temperature.

The set temperature will be
reached within 24 hours.
After a power failure the set
temperature remains stored.

4.6 Holiday mode

This mode allows you to keep the
refrigerator closed and empty during a
long holiday period without the formation
of a bad smell.

Remove all food from the
fridge compartment before
activating Holiday mode.

1. To switch on the mode press Mode

button until Holiday indicator

appears.
The fridge temperature indicator shows
the set temperature.

2. To switch off the mode press Mode

button to select another function or

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until no function icon is visible on the
display.

This mode switches off by
selecting a different fridge
set temperature.

4.7 FastCool mode

If you need to insert a large amount of
warm food, for example after doing the
grocery shopping, we suggest activating
the FastCool to chill the products more
rapidly and to avoid warming the other
food which is already in the refrigerator.

The FastCool shuts off automatically
after approximately 6 hours.

1. To switch on the function press Mode
until the corresponding icon appears.

The FastCool indicator goes on.

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 FastCool indicator goes off.

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

4.8 Eco mode

For optimal food storage select the Eco
mode.

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 before its
automatic end repeat the procedure
until the Eco indicator goes off.

The function switches off
by selecting a different
set temperature.

4.9 DYNAMICAIR mode

1. Press Mode until the corresponding

icon appears.

The DYNAMICAIR indicator flashes.

2. Press Mode to select another
function or nothing.

The activation of the
DYNAMICAIR function
increases energy
consumption.
If the function is activated
automatically the
DYNAMICAIR indicator is
not shown (refer to "Daily
use").

4.10 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 light

• acoustic buzzer

When normal conditions are restored
(door closed), the alarm will stop.

During the alarm, the buzzer can be
switched off by pressing alarm button.

5. DAILY USE

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

5.1 Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brand­new product, then dried thoroughly.

CAUTION!

Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine
or oil-based cleaners as they
will damage the finish.

5.2 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 up until it

1

2

OK

OK

A

B

comes free.

2. Reposition as required.

This model is equipped with a
variable storage box which can be
moved sideways.

5.3 Movable shelves

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

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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.

5.5 Temperature indicator

For proper storage of food the
refrigerator is equipped with the
temperature indicator. The symbol on the
side wall of the appliance indicates the
coldest area in the refrigerator.

If OK is displayed (A), put fresh food into
area indicated by symbol, if not (B),
adjust the temperature controller to a
colder setting and wait 12 hours before
checking the temperature indicator
again.

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

5.4 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).

After putting fresh food into
the appliance or after
opening the door repeatedly
or for a long period, it is
normal for the indicator not
to show OK. Wait at least 12
hours before readjusting the
temperature controller.

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5.6 DYNAMICAIR

The refrigerator compartment is
equipped with a device that allows rapid
cooling of food and keeps a more
uniform temperature in the compartment.

This device activates automatically when
needed, for example for a quick
temperature recovery after door opening
or when the ambient temperature is high.

6. HINTS AND TIPS

6.1 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.

6.2 Hints for energy saving

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

6.3 Hints for fresh food

refrigeration

• Do not store warm food or
evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.

It is possible to switch on the
device manually when
needed (refer to
"DYNAMICAIR function").

The DYNAMICAIR device
stops when the door is open
and restarts immediately
after the door closing.

• 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 a suitable
packaging and place it on the glass
shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Store meat for at most 1-2 days.

• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and
place on any shelf.

• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly
and place in a special drawer.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic
must not be kept in the refrigerator if
not packed.

• Butter and cheese: place in a special
airtight container or wrap in an
aluminium foil or a polythene bag to
exclude as much air as possible.

• Bottles: close with a cap and place on
the door bottle shelf, or (if available)
on the bottle rack.

7. CARE AND CLEANING

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WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

7.1 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.

7.2 Periodic cleaning

CAUTION!

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

CAUTION!

Do not damage the cooling
system.

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 them 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 will improve the performance of
the appliance and save electricity
consumption.

7.3 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 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.

7.4 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.

CAUTION!

If you want to keep the
appliance switched on, ask
somebody to check it once
in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case
of a power failure.
We recommend activating
Holiday Mode.