Electrolux ER 7926B User's Manual
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1. A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE Depending upon the position which you choose for your appliance you may wish to reverse the way in which the door opens To do this refer to instructions on Door reversal directions paragraph Positioning This appliance is designed to operate in ambient temperatures between 10 C 50 F and 38 C 100 F It should be located in a dry atmosphere out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature e g not next to a boiler or radiator or in a very cold room e g an outhouse where the temperatures may fall below 10 C 50 F If these temperatures are exceeded i e colder or warmer then the appliance may not operate correctly You should also ensure that air can circulate freely around the back and the top of the cabinet There must also be at least 100 mm 4 distance between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture A Ideally the appliance should not be positioned beneath overhanging furniture B There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of the appliance Do not obstruct the space underneath Rear spacers The plastic bag containing all relevant documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted into special holes in the back of the appliance Fit the spacers into the holes taking care to ensure that the arrow A is positioned as shown in the diagram Then2. been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an Electrolux Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Electrolux European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product The guarantee is for the same period and to the same e
3. rise and its quality and storage life to reduce The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre treating before freezing MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply Internal cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly NEVER USE DETERGENTS ABRASIVE POWDERS HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR External cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water Do NOT use abrasive products An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched OFF Once or twice a year dust the condenser black grill and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or vacuum cleaner see figure CONDENSER DEFROST TRAY COMPRESSOR When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods disconnect fr
4. turn them through 45 arrow A vertical until they lock into place DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot or feet at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers Important It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation XA D200 A 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 A 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 GR
5. EEN amp YELLOW 7 OQ A L O O 13 AMP FUSE 13 AMP BROWN BLUE Le CORD CLAMP 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 The plug moulded onto the lead incorporates a fuse 16 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 This appliance complies with the E E C Directive No 87 308 of 2 6 87 relative to radio interference suppression 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 Cre appliance complies with the following Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown i Door reversal directions 1 Disconnect from the electricity supply 2 Rem
6. INSTRUCTION BOOK ER 7926 B EQ Electrolux A It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future refer ence 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 your 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 instal lation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle Child Safety Do not allow
7. be refrigerated and used up Large Pieces of Meat can be re frozen providing there are still ice crystals remaining within them Small Joints should be cooked and can then be re frozen as cooked dishes Chicken should also be cooked and re frozen as a cooked dish Normal Operating Sounds The advanced design of today s frost free appliances mean you hear unfamilar noises during everyday operation The diagram below describes some of the noises you may hear These are quite normal and mean your appliance is operating correctly The thermostat control will r click when starting or stopping the compressor The fan circulates cold air to cool the refrigerator and the freezer compartment and sounds like air blowing or a whirring sound The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coil makes a gurgling noise Water dropping on the defrost heater causes a hissing or popping sound during the defrost cycle Defrost water drips into the drain pan during the defrost cycle The automatic defrost timer sounds like an electric clock and clicks in and out of the defrost cycle The compressor will make a humming or pulsating sound while operating HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES Because of consumer demand preservatives have been removed from many pre prepared foods This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once a week shop mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than
8. children to tamper with the controls or play with the product Keep all packaging well away from children 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 freez er 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 con sumed 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 carry ing 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
9. chipped eggs Regularly check the refrigerator door seal to ensure that it is clean and free from debris Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry them with a clean towel before handling food Keep work surfaces clean and avoid cross contamination by not using the same work surface or knife without washing them thoroughly in between The fresh foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the best quality The size of each pack should be small enough to ensure that it is used in one go Small packs freeze more quickly and uniformly and give better results Frozen food once thawed must not be refrozen Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food salt reduces the storage time Wrap the food in polythene or aluminium freezing bags or foil so that they adhere to the food and provide an airtight seal Packaging which is swollen or has traces of refrozen water droplets on the pack could indicate that the product has not been kept at a suitable temperature and that it may have lost its original quality Partially thawed food must not be refrozen it must be consumed within 24 hours Never exceed the storage times indicated Never place hot food bottles or cans of fizzy drink in the freezer as they may explode Containers with a lid must not be filled to the brim Do not open the door or place extra fresh food in the freezer next to food which is already frozen as this could cause the temperature of the frozen food to
10. d placed in the salad drawers Butter amp 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 A Warning If using the appliance with the salad drawer removed please ensure the vent in the back wall of the appliance is not obstructed Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator have runners so that shelves can be positioned as desired The door shelves can be easily removed for cleaning Gently ease the shelf in the directions shown Adjustment of the door shelves can be made to accommodate varying heights of bottles and other containers Store light items such as small cartons and jars on the door shelves The bottle shelf can be used for the storage of heavier bottles The freezer compartment The four star freezer compartment is suitable for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing fresh foods Freezing fresh food When freezing fresh foods set the slider control to the cold position and turn the thermostat control to a higher setting In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 6 kg Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer of the freezer as this is the coldest part After 24 hours reposition the slider control and thermostat control to prev
11. emperature inside the appliance depends on the following factors room temperature how often the door is opened how much food is stored position of the appliance Use of an air circulation slider control Your appliance has an air circulation slider control situated at the rear of the fridge compartment which controls the amount of cold air circulated through the fridge compartment When the ambient temperature is between 10 C and 16 C the slider control should be in the cold position When the ambient temperature is above 16 C the slider control should be midway between cold and coldest When the ambient temperature is very high i e hot summer days position the slider control to coldest Y coro I conpesr Fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator 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 To help you use your refrigerator correctly here are some more useful hints Raw meat beef pork lamb amp wild fowl wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the salad drawers Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most Fruit amp vegetables these should be thoroughly cleaned an
12. ever The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange juice rose to 22 C in an hour between the supermarket and home lt then took 11 hours to get down to 7 C in the refrigerator Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible Do nat push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do NOT place in the refrigerator until cool Leave food in a cool place in order that it can then be put in the refrigerator as soon as possible Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat they must be in separate containers Take care not to let the meat juices drip onto other food If the meat does drip remove everything and clean thoroughly Do nat store food uncovered The best way to defrost food is to put it in the refrigerator to thaw slowly Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean refer to Maintenance and Cleaning Never allow spillages to dry and harden Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best It is important that food is used before ts best before date Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the refrigerator door Discard any broken or
13. ing of the doors iW PR24 2 EK Electrolux O Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2002 Eq The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world
14. ious setting Important To ensure correct operation of the appliance do not use the appliance with the basket or drawers removed Frozen food storage Frozen food can be stored in any basket or drawer of the freezer compartment including the fast freeze compartment Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary A Warning Do not put carbonated liquids fizzy drinks etc in the freezer compartment Ice lollies if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer can cause low temperature skin burns Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns A Important In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full Do not open the door Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be re frozen Making ice cubes The appliance is provided with two plastic ice cube trays Fill the trays 3 4 full to allow the ice to expand and place them in one of the freezer drawers To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist to release the cubes 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
15. le Road Dublin 12 Telephone 01 4090753 Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or for further information on Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows Customer Care Department Electrolux 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ 08705 950 950 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We Electrolux undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has
16. om the electricity supply empty all foods and clean the appliance leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells Changing the light bulb Should the interior light fail to work first switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply then replace the bulb as follows Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by pressing as shown in the figure Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb available from your nearest Service Force Centre Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original position and replacing the screw Automatic Defrosting Your appliance has been designed to be frost free This means there is no need to defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatically SOMETHING NOT WORKING Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points Important If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee Symptom No power to the appliance The light does not come on The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too high The freezer door will not open The compressor runs continously Noise Solution Check there is power at the socket Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights Check the fuse has not blown Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted Replace
17. 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 e When disposing of your appliance use an autho rised disposal site Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed to prevent young children being trapped inside Instructions for the User Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Operation Before use To start the Appliance Setting the temperature Use of an air circulation slider control Fresh food refrigeration Movable shelves The freezer compartment Freezing fresh food Frozen food storage Making ice cubes Thawing Normal operating sounds Health and Safety Guidelines Maintenance and Cleaning Internal cleaning External cleaning When the appliance is not in use Changing the light bulb Defrosting Something Not Working Service and Spare Parts Customer Care Guarantee Conditions O ON NN Y Y O 01 01 Aaa wo 10 10 10 10 10 11 12 12 13 Instructions for the Installer Technical Specification Installation Positioning Rear Spacers Electrical Connection Door Reversal 2222 047 15 14 15 15 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE A Thermostat control for fridge and freezer compartments B Dair
18. ove all loose items including food store food in a cool place 3 Gently lay the fridge freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5 8 cm 2 3 inches of packing 4 Remove the feets B 5 Remove bottom hinge A 6 Remove the freezer door by releasing it from the middle hinge C 7 Unscrew the middle hinge 8 Slide out the fridge door from pin D unscrew pin D and then screw it down into the hinge provided on the opposite side after having removed the small plugs I which should then be fitted on the opposite side 9 Remove blanking plug E 10 Remove door closure device F from the upper door and refit it on the opposite side of the bottom door 11 Remove door closure device F from the bottom door and refit it on the opposite side of the upper door 12 Refit the blanking plug E on the opposite side 13 Refit the fridge door and replace the middle hinge to the left hand side 14 Replace the door and bottom hinge A on the opposite side 15 Refit the feets B A Attention After reversing the door check that the gasket is sealing correctly to the cabinet If the gasket is not sealing correctly apply warm air to the non sealing area using a hair dryer set to gentle heat This will make the rubber more supple and allow it to revert to its original shape and seal correctly Door closure device The appliance is provided with a door closure device which guarantee a correct clos
19. the bulb if it has blown Check the door light switch is not jammed Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance s operating limits of 10 C to 32 C Relocate the appliance if necessary Has door just been opened If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct temperature control See Setting the temperature Check that the doors are closed Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and or door is frequently opened Check that air vent is not obstructed Refer to normal operating sounds If after the above checks there is still a fault call your local Service Force Centre Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in guarantee service calls SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS senncn sronce In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk For service in the Republic of Ireland contact Electrolux Long Mi
20. 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 A Attention In the event of a power failure DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and the freezer is full If the temperature in the freezer rises and the food begins to thaw do not re freeze the food without checking its conditions The following guidelines should assist you Ice cream once thawed should be discarded Fruits amp Vegetables if soft should be cooked and used up Breads amp Cakes can be re frozen without danger Shellfish should be refrigerated and used up quickly Cooked Dishes e casseroles should
21. xtent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 3 44 62 20 13 Germany N rnberg 49 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 39 0 800117511 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 20 78 77 50 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219898 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED Height Width Depth AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY GROSS CAPACITY NET CAPACITY Fridge Freezer Fridge Freezer 184 cm 54 5 cm 60 cm 220 240 V 50 Hz 150 W 1 5 KWh 166 1211 165 90 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 INSTALLATION A Warning IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS
22. y compartment C Storage shelves D Bottle storage shelf E Air circulation slider control F Wire shelves G Glass shelf H Salad drawers l Freezing storage compartment J Frozen food storage OPERATION Before using 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 To Start the Appliance Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after installation Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply Open the fridge door Turn the thermostat control to a midway setting 3 4 and adjust the slider control situated on the back wall of the fridge section to a midway position between cold and coldest Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside To switch off the appliance turn the thermostat control to position O Setting the temperature The temperature inside the appliance is regulated by a thermostat with 6 temperature positions and an OFF O position Position 1 minimum coldness Position 6 maximum coldness Turn the thermostat dial to the required position The intermediate position is usually the most suitable 3 4 The thermostat control regulates the temperature both within the fridge and the freezer compartment The thermostat setting can vary as the t
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