Electrolux RP1013 User's Manual
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1. Stand the appliance upright With a pocket knife blade or similar instrument prise out the two plastic plugs 8 from the screw holes in the alternative handle position on the opposite side of the door The paintwork can be protected from damage whilst doing this with masking tape or other suitable material placed between the blade and the painted surface Transfer the handle to its new position and push the plastic plugs into the vacated screw holes With the cabinet standing on a level surface check that the door opens and closes properly and seals all round if any adjustment is necessary this can be done by loosening the two screws 3 and 4 holding the lower hinge blade and adjusting the hinge blade in or out a little at a time to tighten or loosen the fit Re tighten the screws each time an adjustment has been made before again checking the door for satisfactory closure LL I TL I EET EE SES EE SE AAS EIST EA 2A TL ST TE TE EAE A LET TELE Guarantee This Guarantee is offered to you as an extra benefit and does not affect your legal rights Electrolux products are carefully designed manufactured tested and inspected and in conse quence we undertake to replace or repair any part found to be defective in material or work manship within one year of delivery to the original purchaser free of charge This guarantee is conditional upon the appliance being correctly installed and used in accordance with the Company s instructi2. i Installation and Use of Larder Refrigerator Model RP1013 Electrolux PLEASE HELP IF THIS APPLIANCE IS REPLACING AN OLD REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER WHICH IS GOING TO BE SCRAPPED WE ASK YOUR ASSISTANCE IN PREVENTING CHILDREN FROM BECOMING TRAPPED INSIDE THE OLD MODEL BY ENSURING THAT ITS DOOR OR LID IS REMOVED BEFORE DISPOSAL Interior Light Switch Thermostat Knob Dairy Shelf Cooling Plate Removable Tray Drip Collector Adjustable Door Shelf Bottle Gripper Salad Drawer Levelling Screws Inside feet INTRODUCTION This type of refrigerator known as a Larder refrigerator has been designed with the freezer owner particularly in mind tt provides suitable temperatures for the storage of fresh foods and drinks throughout the entire cabinet it is not suitable for the making of ice or the storage of frozen food DOOR HANG If preferred the door hinges and handle on this appliance can be transferred to the opposite side to reverse the door hang Instructions for doing this are given on page 6 INSTALLATION Your new refrigerator can be installed as a free standing model in a convenient position in the kitchen or side by side with a matching freezer such as the model TF770 The sides should not touch each other A small gap must be left between the two cabinets for air to circulate between them The refrigerator should not be located immediately next to a cooker or other source of di
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4. for storing most fresh foods salad vegetables milk certain wines and other beverages If more cooling is required in hot weather or when the cabinet is well filled with food for instance turn the thermostat knob to a higher number If less cooling is required turn the knob to a lower number FOOD STORAGE To prevent drying out and the transfer of flavours from one food to another foods should always be stored in covered dishes or plastic bags or wrapped in foil or waxed paper Avoid using large dishes and do not stack food or food containers too closely as this may interfere with the circulation of cold air within the cabinet Do not let food or containers come into direct contact with the cooling plate at the top rear NEVER PUT HOT FOOD INTO THE REFRIGERATOR One of the cabinet shelves is fitted with a plastic tray which can be removed if required leaving an opening in the shelf to provide space in the cabinet for extra bottle storage or other tall items The door shelf arrangement provides storage space for bottles tins packets etc and there is a dairy shelf at the top of the door for butter and cheese A special gripper in the lower door shelf holds differing sizes of bottles securely The second door shelf from the bottom has alternative height and depth positions and can be adjusted to suit your requirements Simply remove the shelf by holding it at one end and lifting upwards Re fit it engaging the required siots in the ends
5. area 1 Honeys Green Precinct Honeys Green Lane Liverpool L12 9JH 051 220 8014 Manchester area 88 Bury Old Road Whitefield Manchester 061 798 9689 Merseyside amp North Wates area 141 Brook Street Chester 312038 STD code 0244 Sheffield area 51 Penistone Road North Sheffield 338674 STD code 0742 Yorkshire 70 Cross Gates Road Leeds 608511 STD code 0532 SCOTLAND amp NORTH EASTERN REGION Electrolux Ltd 5 Wellington Street Glasgow G2 6JB 041 204 0411 Aberdeen area 8 Cornhill Arcade Cornhill Drive Aberdeen 695761 STD code 0224 Ayrshire area Unit E Tam s Brig Limekitn Road Ayr 262242 STD code 0292 Carlisle area 116 Denton Street Denton Holme Cartisle CA2 5HB Carliste 44568 STD code 0228 Dundee area 119 Hilltown Maxwell Shopping Precinct Dundee 22630 STD code 0382 Edinburgh area 4 Lochrin Place Tollcross Edinburgh 1232 STD code 031 229 Inverness area Unit 3 Kinmyties Inverness 223056 STD code 0463 Teeside N Yorks area 49 Mandate Road Thornaby Stockton on Tees 64848 STD code 0642 Tyne amp Wear Durham areas 1 Eastbourne Ave Gateshead 782381 STD code 0632 NORTHERN IRELAND Electrolux Ltd 27 Franklin Street Belfast BT2 8DU Belfast 227512 STD code 0232 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND J Distributors Ltd Westlink Industrial Estate Kylemore Road Dublin 10 Dublin 0001 268 326 Electrolux Ltd may Introduce modifications to their products from
6. e cooling system out of use If it is intended to do this the cabinet must first be emptied and cleaned and the door left open as described in the next item WHEN NOT IN USE Whenever your refrigerator is to be out of use for a period switch off and remove the plug from the supply socket Take out all foods bottles etc then clean and thoroughly dry the interior and access ories as described earlier under Cleaning Leave the door ajar otherwise the air inside may go stale giving rise to an unpleasant odour which could be difficult to remove at a later date INTERIOR LIGHT BULB To change the interior light buib first disconnect the ieltiaepatae from the electricity supply then remove the light cover by depressing the flexible rear part of the cover with the fingers to release it from its upper clip while turning the rear of the cover towards the centre of the cabinet Unscrew the bulb and screw in a new S E S 10 or 15 watt bulb Put back the cover engaging its lower rear and side edges in the recesses in the light housing before depressing and clipping the upper rear corner of the cover into place Reconnect to the electricity supply and switch on Replacement of tight bulbs is not a free under guarantee service REFRIGERATOR NOT OPERATING If the refrigerator fails to operate at any time check the following points a ts the plug properly connected to the walt socket and is the socket switched on b isthe fuse in the pl
7. eat is firm for slicing Fruit juices and tomato juice are more enjoyable when cold and some canned beers are improved by chilling It is not necessary to store canned foods and drinks in the cabinet all the time they need only be placed in it for two or three hours before consumption Wines and other Beverages All WHITE wines whether sparkling or not should be served chilled and the bottles should be placed in an upright position in the door shelves for an hour or two before serving Lager and light beers should also be served chilled and both Cola drinks and soft drinks are generally improved by being served cold 4 AUTOMATIC DEFROSTING The cooling plate at the top rear of the storage compartment is equipped with a fully automatic defrosting arrangement which comes into operation at the end of each cycle of the thermostat The resultant defrost water will run into the channel betow the cooling plate and then through a tube at the back of the refrigerator into an evaporating tray located on top of the motor compressor The defrost water will then be evaporated quite Sutomanealy by heat from the motor and the tray will not need emptying Do not allow particles of food to collect in the drip tough under the cooling plate otherwise they may enter and biock the defrost water drain tube If the drain tube does become blocked at any time it can be cleared with the careful use of a piece of flexible curtain wire CLEANING P
8. eriodically the inside of the cabinet should be Eie thoroughly Disconnect from the electricity supply empty the cabinet and take out the salad drawer shelves etc The door shelves can be removed simply by lifting one end upwards Clean the inside of the cabinet and door and the accessories with a clean cioth wrung out in warm water to which a little bicarbonate of soda has been added Wipe over with a cloth rinsed in warm water only and dry thoroughly Do not wash any pranue parts in water that is more than hand warm and do not expose them to dry heat Dust the outside of the cabinet regularly and patiar wipe it over with a clean damp cloth followed by a dry clean duster A little mild wax polish applied sparingly to the paintwork every few months will help to maintain the gloss finish in good condition NEVER USE STRONG CHEMICALS ABRASIVES OR HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING MATERIALS ON ANY PART OF THE REFRIGERATOR After cleaning and drying rub a little non scented talcum powder or French Chalk onto the sealing face of the rubber door gasket particularly down the hinge side This will enable the gasket to move readily against the cabinet as the door is closed HOLIDAYS Many fresh foods will not keep in a refrigerator for ive length of a normal holiday and it is usually advisable to consume or dispose of any remaining before departure If the electricity supply is to be turned off at the main switch remember that it will put th
9. he letter N or coloured black The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If a 13 amp B S 1363 fused plug is used it should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse In other cases the circuit to which the appliance is connected should be fitted with a 10 amp fuse If at any time a replacement mains lead is required the cross sectional area of its conductors must not be tess than 0 75mm2 Before putting the refrigerator into use the interior shelves and other loose accessories should be washed as described later under Cleaning To start the cooling system connect the plug to the wall socket switch on and turn the thermo stat knob so that the indicator mark is opposite number 3 or 4 TEMPERATURE REGULATION The temperature in the refrigerator will be influenced by such things as its location room temperature and the frequency and duration of door openings These effects can be taken care of by changing the setting of the thermostat knob which is situated inside the cabinet at the right hand side According to British Standards the required refrigerator temperature for the storage of fresh foods is from 0 to 70C 32 to 45 F In general with the thermostat knob in your refrigerator set so that No 3 or 4 is opposite the indicator mark the temperature obtained will be within this range and will be suitable
10. he screw 4 with its locking washer 5 Re move the lower hinge pin 6 which may come away with the hinge blade or may remain in the hinge bush in the door Support the weight of the door so that painted or plastic parts will not be damaged and open the door until it is upright Carefully remove the door lifting it away for two or three inches at the bottom corner to clear the cabinet before disengaging it from the upper hinge pin Unscrew the upper hinge pin 7 illustrated in fig 3 using a screwdriver in its slot and transfer the hinge pin to the threaded hole on the opposite side Being careful not to damage the paintwork etc hold the door in the open position then re fit it to the cabinet engaging the plastic bush at the top of the door with the upper hinge pin before lowering the door to the closed position Push the round end of the lower hinge pin 6 into the appropriate plastic bush at the bottom of the door then taking care not to press down on the door and compress the gasket fit the lower hinge blade 2 to the cabinet with the screw 4 and locking washer 5 the screw entering the rear hole in the hinge plate and cabinet Ensure that the shaped end of the hinge pin enters and locates properly in the appropriate hole in the hinge blade Refit the cabinet feet the larger foot being positioned under the hinge blade The screw for the smalier foot should enter the screw hole furthest from the front of the cabinet
11. of the shelf over the appropriate supports in the door see fig 1 Milk Wipe the caps and bottles with a clean cloth before placing in the door shelves Meat Unwrap meat as soon as it comes from the butcher Wipe with a clean cloth re wrap in clean paper or foil or put it in a covered dish and place in the refrigerator Fish Remove any wrapping wipe re wrap or place the fish in a covered container It is not advisable to store fish longer than a day or two in a refrigerator Fruit Generally speaking fruit need only be put in the refrigerator to chill it before serving or to check over ripening All fruit should be wrapped or put into a covered container to prevent its smell reaching other foods this is particularly important when chilling melons and pineapples Bananas should NOT be kept in the refrigerator as they will turn black Citrus fruits oranges grapefruit and lemons should not be placed in direct contact with plastic surfaces Salad Vegetables Wash and thoroughly clean ali green salad vegetables such as lettuce spinach celery and cress Cut off any unwanted parts such as tops of carrots and radishes trimmings of lettuce and unusable celery tops Wipe tomatoes and cucumber Place in plastic bags and store in the salad drawer Canned Food Many canned foods such as meats and fruits become more palatable when chilled before serving Also the chilling of canned cooked meat ensures that the m
12. ons under normal domestic conditions in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland It may however be invalidated by unauthorised repair or modification of the appliance The Company does not accept liability for defects arising from neglect misuse or accident The interior light bulb and glassware are also excluded from the guarantee Customers are asked to assist the Company to carry out its undertaking under this guarantee by filling in the details on the enclosed registration card and returning it within 14 days This will provide valuable statistical information Proof of the date of purchase will be required before free service is provided Addresses where service can be requested are listed overleaf Electrolux Limited For future reference please in this panel Electrolux Service Organisation Requests for service should be made to your nearest Electrolux Service Office See list below or consult your local telephone directory under Electrolux Ltd Please specify Model Number when applying SOUTHERN REGION Electrolux Ltd Hippodrome House Birchett Rad Aldershot Hants GU11 ILU Aldershot 24505 STD code 0252 Avon and Somerset 3 Waring House Redcliffe Hill Bristol 211876 STD code 0272 Brighton area 12 Gloucester Place Brighton 694341 STD code 0273 Buckinghamshire and Watford High Wycombe 41042 STD code 0494 Cheltenham area 16 Suffolk Parade Cheltenham Gloucestershire Cheltenham 584051 STO
13. rect heat or where it would be subjected to prolonged periods of direct sunlight It must be stood on a firm floor and should be level in both directions Level adjusting screws are provided in the feet 2 For correct functioning of the cooling system air must circulate freely over the motor compressor and condenser at the back To ensure sufficient air circulation for satisfactory operation a vertical free space of at least 50 mm 2 should be left over the top of the cabinet and the space underneath must not be obstructed in any way The back may be placed close to the wall but should not touch it Do not install the refrigerator in any piace with restricted ventilation The cooling system is for use on 220 to 240V 50 Hz a c electricity supplies and has a 3 wire mains lead which is intended for connection to a 3 pin plug and a properly earthed socket outlet IMPORTANT The wires in the mains tead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains Jead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with t
14. time to time consequently the detalts given in this leaflet are subject to alteration without notice LARDER REFRIGERATOR RP1013 A LUX MODEL MADE IN BRITAIN This appliance conforms with the requirements of EEC Directive No 76 889 relating to radio interference 2 Electrolux Electrolux Limited 6 83 T323 ELECTROLUX LTD LUTON BEDS ENGLAND LU4 900 Publication No 820 91 93 01 Printed in England by Mitchells Printers Luton Limited
15. ug and or circuit supplying the refrigerator in order c Is the thermostat knob at the correct setting d i there been or is there a power failure Your lights or electric clocks may give some indication of this e if the above items are in order has the door been left open causing the temperature to rise tf after checking the above you are not able to correct the fauit apply for service without delay see back page CHANGING THE DOOR HANG see fig 2 3 amp 4 If preferred the door hang can be transferred to the opposite side and instructions for doing this are given below Alternatively an Electrolux Service Representative may be called in to do this work for you if you contact the Service address for your area see back page A charge would be made for this service 1 10 11 Remove the meta hinge biade 2 by taking out if the refrigerator is already in use disconnect it from the electricity supply and take out any food etc Remove shelves and other loose items and temporarily prevent the dairy compartment flap from opening by securing it with a piece of adhesive tape Gently Jay the refrigerator on its back and take note of which way round the two front feet are pasitioned in relation to the cabinet front Remove both front feet by taking out the cross headed screw and washer 1 from the centre of the smaller foot and the similar screw and washer 3 from the rear opening of the larger foot t
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