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You’ve chosen a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully will provide you with lots of pleasure in
the future. Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that would make your life even more
comfortable. You can look at some examples on the cover in this manual. But now it’s time to study this manual
and start using and enjoying the benefits from your new machine. We promise that it’ll make your life a little easier.
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The following symbols are used in this manual:
Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the
appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 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 city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Contents
Safety information _________________ 5
Control panel _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6
Operation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6
Maintenance _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8
Technical information _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9
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 to another owner, or should you
move house and leave the appliance, always
ensure that the book is supplied with the
appliance in order that the new owner can be
acquainted with the functioning of the appliance
and the relevant warnings.
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.
These warning are provided in the interest of
safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
General Safety
THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR
DOMESTIC USE. THE APPLIANCE IS INTENDED
TO BE USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE STORAGE OF
THE WINE AS EXPLAINED IN THIS INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to broken glass!
In case of transport at an altitude of over
1100 m the glass panes of the door may break.
The door may break. The fragments have sharp
edges and may cause serious injury. Take
appropriate protective action.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons •
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
Customer service and spare parts _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 9
Electrical connection ________________ 9
Installation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 10
What to do if... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 14
Subject to change without notice
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.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify •
this product in any way.
Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried •
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when •
moving it.
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 gas cookers.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to •
direct sunlight.
There must be adequate ventilation round •
the the appliance and any damage to the
refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
Do not use other electrical appliances (such •
as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerant
appliance.
Service/Repair
Any electrical work required to install this appliance •
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
This product should be serviced by an authorized •
Service Center, 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 more
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service
Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling •
unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore
only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Use
The domestic wine refrigerator is designed to be •
used specifically for the storage of potable wine only.
Best performance is obtained with ambient •
temperature as follows:
Climate class Ambient temperature
SN +10 °C to +32 °C
N +16 °C to +32 °C
ST +16 °C to +38 °C
T +16 °C to +43 °C
The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate.
Warning: • when the ambient temperature is not
included within the range indicated for the class of
this appliance, the following instructions must be
observed: when the ambient temperature rises up
the maximum level, the storage temperature in the
refrigerator cannot be guaranteed, it is advisable to
use the food stored as soon as possible.
Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts of the •
appliance.
Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the •
appliance, because they may explode.
Do not place wine directly against the real wall of •
compartment.
The appliance’s manufactures storage •
recommendations should be strictly adhered to.
Refer to relevant instructions.
The inner lining of the appliance consists channels •
through which the refrigerant passes. If these should
be punctured this would damage the appliance
beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT USE
SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape of frost or ice.
Frost may be removed by using a scraper. Under
no circumstances should be solid ice be forced off
the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when
defrosting the appliance.
Installation
Important: 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.
Report possible damages immediately to the place
you bought it. In that case retain packing.
During normal operation, the compressor and/•
or condenser at the back of the appliance heat
up considerably. For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown in the instructions.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of
obstruction.
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does •
not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or assembly available
from the manufacture or its service agent.
If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is •
possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait
at least two hours before connecting the appliance to
allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
There are working parts in this product which heat •
up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation
as a failure to do this will result in component failure
and possible loss. See installation instructions.
Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever •
possible the back of the product should be against a
wall.