Onyx 160LA Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOK

REFRIGERATOR 160 LA

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This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips.

To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully
before installing or using the appliance and retain it for future reference.

The symbols below help you to find things more easily:

Safety precautions

Warnings and safety information.

Hints and useful information

Environmental information

Ideas

This symbol indicates information regarding food and its storage.

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These warnings are provided in the interest of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all fully
before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings or these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

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 sold 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 available
from you 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

This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the product.

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.

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
appliance.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance
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.

At the End of the Appliances Life

When disposing of your appliance use an
authorised disposal site.

Remove the plug and ensure that any locks and
catches are removed, to prevent young children
being trapped inside.

The appliance and the Environment

This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer.

Avoid damaging the cooling unit.
The packaging used on the appliance marked with

this symbol is recyclable ( ).

Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure that it is passed in to
any new owner

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Instructions for the Installer

Technical data 15

Installing the appliance 15

Transportation and unpacking 15
Cleaning 15
Location of the appliance 15
Ventilation 16
Levelling 16
Door Reversal 16

Electrical Connection 18

Instructions for the User

Guide to use the Instruction Book 2

Important Safety Information 3

Description of the Appliance 5

Using the Appliance 6

Before first use 6
To start the appliance 6
Thermostat control 6
Normal operating sounds 6
Defrosting 6

Useful information and advice 7

Storage time chart 8

Maintenance & Cleaning 9

Something Not Working 10

Service & Spare Parts 11

Guarantee Conditions 12

Electrolux Service Force 13

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General information

This appliance is designed for the refrigeration of food
in a domestic home.

To ensure correct operation, the appliance should
be located where the ambient temperature is
between 10-32 °C.

Description of the appliance

1. Wire shelf

2. Defrost water outlet

3. Glass shelf

4. Salad bin

5. Rating plate

6. Adjustable feet

7. Butter compartment

8. Thermostat control and interior light

9. Door gasket

10. Door shelf

11. Bottle shelf

12. Egg tray

13. Ventilation

14. Ventilation grille

15. Condenser

16. Evaporator tray

17. Compressor

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Using the appliance

Using the appliance

Before first use

Remove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water
to which a little bicarbonate of soda has been added
(5 ml 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.

To start the appliance

1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.

2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply.

3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting.
A setting of 3 is usually suitable for normal
operation (see thermostat control).

4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for
the correct temperature to be reached before
placing food inside.

Thermostat Control

The thermostat control situated inside the refrigerator
regulates the temperature of the appliance. The
thermostat control is marked from 1-5, the highest
number being the coldest setting.

Position 0 - Off
Position 1 - Cold
Position 5 - Coldest

The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the cabinet depends on the following
factors:

room temperature
how often the door is opened
how much food is stored
position of the appliance

During prolonged periods of abnormally hot
weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a
number, the cooling system may operate
continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not
defrost. Turning the thermostat control to a lower
number will cause the automatic defrosting to
resume.

Normal operating sounds

You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped to the cooling plate
through the coils or tubing at the rear.

When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound
or pulsating noise from the compressor.

A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and
out.

Defrosting

The refrigerator defrosts every time the compressor
stops. The water is discharged, via the water
outlet, to the evaporation tray over the compressor
where it evaporates.