Electrolux ER 3115B User's Manual
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1. Breakdowns Don t open the doors unnecessarily If the breakdown appe ars to be of longer duration i e more than 15 hours or more than 20 hours if the freezer has a cold accumulator move the contents to another fridge or freezer if possible Place sensitive foods in the fridge or keep them cold in some other way If the frozen foods are still hard inside they can be re frozen directly If the foods have thawed but they still look and smell fresh they can be used provided that they are cooked before being re frozen or consumed Try to find out how long the breakdown has lasted so that you will be able to assess whether the foodstuffs have tha wed out or have been at room temperature for such a length of time that they shouid not be eaten N B Shellfish that have thawed out should never be re fro zen They may be consumed only if they have not been tha wed longer than in normal thawing 11 GUARANTEE SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS Read the user instructions and follow the advice and directi ves given In many cases you will be able to clarify any doubts yourself and thus avoid unnecessary service calls The preceding section entitled If the appliance does not per form correctly includes suggestions for what should be checked before a serviceman is called if after the above check there is still a fault call your ne arest Electrolux Service Centre Please make sure you give the model and serial number of the ap2. INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Refrigerator Freezer ER 3115B ER 3118B ER 3313B ER 3417B ER 4002B ER 4003B E Electrolux AN IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read carefully the user instructions with the directions advice and cautionary notes before installing the cabinet and using it It will then perform satisfactorily and give maximum benefit Anyone using the cabinet must be familiar with how it should be used Save these user instructions Keep them where they are easy to find They contain many items of advice that will enable you to use the cabinet correctly The user instructions should accompany the cabinet if it is moved to some other place or is transferred to a different ow ner so that the user will always be able to find out about the various functions and safety rules A The cabinet is designed only for storing foodstuffs for normal domestic use and in accordance with these instructions If it is used for any other purpose it could possibly cause injuries or damage to property A The cabinet must be handled by adults Don t let chil dren play with it or touch the controls and movable or moving parts All installation work and other work on the product in cluding arrangements for extending the power supply ca bie must be carried out by an authorized serviceman Work carried out by persons with insufficient knowledge may impair the performance of the product and cause _ injury and damage to property A Servic
3. of a 15amp fuse either in the adaptor or at the distribution board If at any time a replacement supply cord is required the cross sectional area of its conductors must not be less than 0 75mm2 and the cable clamp must be tightened so as to fully retain the new cord i We recommend that this type of installation be checked by a fully qualified electrician prior to use Before pushing the power supply plug into the socket and starting the cabinet for the first time leave it stan ding upright for about 30 minutes or for about 4 hours if it was transported horizontally The liquid in the refrigeration system will then have time to stabilize If this is not obser ved the compressor may sustain damage This appliance conforms to the provisions of EC Directive 89 336 EEC relative to radio interference suppression A The cabinet will be de energized only after the plug has been pulled out of the wall socket Rehanging the door The door can be hung on the right hand or left hand side Make sure that the cabinet is de energized when the door is rehung Rehanging will be simplified if the cabinet is laid on its back Place it on a soft support to make the cabinet easi er to lift When rehanging the door with the cabinet upright hold the door firmly so that it will not drop when the hinges are removed N B Take care not to damage or scratch the door during rehanging A flat screwdriver a cross recess screwdriver and the adjus t
4. which would prevent the defrost water from running down into the drip channel du ring defrosting Check that the drain hose at the rear discharges into the drip tray on the compressor and that the hose is not clogged Too much frost and ice are formed Check that the door is not being opened unnecessarily long or too often the door gasket is clean and undamaged nothing prevents the door from closing the drain spout in the freezer is fully inserted the temperature has been correctly preset and that the setting is not unnecessarily low cold over a long period of time all foods have been properly wrapped or covered The cabinet does not work at all neither the refri geration system nor the interior lighting Before calling a serviceman check that the thermostat buttons are switched on the plug has been securely inserted into the wall socket the fuse in the electrical distribution box of the house has not blown and power is being supplied to the cabinet test by connecting some other unit to the socket Noise The inside of the cabinet is kept cold by a refrigeration sys tem consisting of a compressor motor and tube coils at the rear of the cabinet and inside it Various noises are therefore perfectly normal The sound level varies depending on how the unit is instal led how it is being used and how old it is If the noise level is considered to be high If you think th
5. as long as the fast freezing function is in ope ration interrupt the fast freezing by pressing the button again about 24 hours after placing the food in the freezer The yellow fast freezing lamp will then be switched off The thermostat setting need never be altered for fast freezing Use the top shelf for fast freezing Place the foods directly on the freezer shelf with some space between them so that air will be able to circulate between the packets Freezing will then be faster and the results will be better Don t place foods which are to be frozen against already frozen foods This will avoid heat from the new food from spreading to the already frozen food e foods have been frozen they should be re arran ged and packed as closely together as possible The foods will then stay cold longer in the event of a power failure Arrange the foods so that space will be available on the top shelf for fast freezing of new packets Practical advice for fast freezing Foods which are to be frozen should not be warmer than at room temperature Foods should preferably be cooled in the fridge before freezing Freeze foods in portions which are sufficient for one meal since the quality will be impaired if the food has to be frozen again Freeze only fresh and undamaged foods Mark all packages with the contents and date of freezing This will make it easier to use up the foods while they are at their best If poss
6. should be stored separately from other foods Lettuce will keep fresh longer if it is rinsed and placed in a plastic bag Bananas are sensitive to cold and should not be stored in the fridge Fresh meat and fresh fish should be stored the coldest part of the cabinet If you do not intend to cook the meat or fish the day you buy it it may be necessary to reset the thermostat to a colder setting Dessert cheeses should be stored at fridge temperature only if they are mature and you want to prevent further maturing Health and safety guidelines Because of consumer demand preservatives have been re moved from many pre pared food This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once a week shop mean that the safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in home is in as perfect condition as possible Keep the time between byuing chilled and frozen food and placing it in your fridge freezer as short as possible Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange juice rose to 22 C in a hour between the supermarket and home It then took 11 hours to go down to 7 C in the refrigerator Be prepared to adjust the refrigerator thermostat control depending on circumstances If you are adding a quantity of fresh food turn the control to a higher number to help the contents to coo faster Keep the refrigerator door closed a
7. the foodstuffs Large quantities of food may have been placed in for fast freezing or may have been placed before they have coo led down sufficiently Wait for a few hours and then check the temperature again freezer was started 90 minutes earlier and is not yet cold See Controls Temperature alarm Check that the door is properly closed Don t leave the doors open too long and don t open them more often than necessary If it is too cold Reset the thermostat to a higher temperature warmer position Distribute the foods correctly in the fridge See under Using the fridge Arranging the foodstuffs The compressor runs continuously Check that the temperature selector has not been set to a temperature which is too low cold The compressor always runs continuously when fast freezing is switched on Check that the doors are closed Large quantities of food have been placed in the cabinet before they have cooled down sufficiently Water runs on the evaporator plate on the rear wall of the fridge This is perfectly normal During automatic defrosting the frost on the evaporator plate will thaw The defrost water will run down into the drip channel and then out of the cabinet Water runs down into the cabinet or onto the floor Clean the drip channel and the drain hole in the fridge Check that no foods have been placed against the eva porator plate on the rear wall
8. INSTALLATION Leave the cabinet for about 30 minutes before starting it CONTROLS O O O O O O 13 15 18 21 24 26 Freezer a Thermometer The thermometer shows the temperature corresponding to that in the warmest food When the freezer is started the lamp for 13 C in the thermometer will light up The light goes out when the temperature alarm starts b Red warning lamp temperature alarm Lights up when the temperature is to high 12 C c Reset button temperature alarm certain models The alarm starts when it is warmer than about 12 C Press the button to silence the audible alarm The alarm has a built in delay so that it will not sound if the door is occasionally left open longer than usual such as when placing food in the cabinet or when re arrang ing the contents or when the appliance is started d Yellow fast freezing lamp The yellow lamp lights up when fast freezing S Super is switched on e Fast freezing button S super Press the button to switch on or off the fast freezing func tion The yellow lamp lights up when fast freezing S Super is switched on f Green indicator lamp Lights up when the freezer is operating Thermostat control Stepless regulation Lowest setting minimum cold Min Highest setting maximum cold Max Off a Fridge h Green indicator lamp Lights up when the fridge is operating g Thermostat control Stepless regulation Lowest setting min
9. abinet performs satisfactorily and maintains the preset temperature for 24 hours after it has been switched on for the first time Not until then should the freezer be used for freezing fresh foods A Don t put ice cream and ice cubes directly from the freezer into your mouth They may be so cold that they could cause frost burns in your mouth A The cabinet is heavy Projecting meta parts at the rear and the edges behind and below the cabinet may be sharp Take care when moving the cabinet Use gloves IN WARNING Never store explosive gases and liquids in the fridge or freezer The container could explode and cause injuries or damage to property Never store carbo nated fizzy drinks or glass bottles and jars in the free zer The glass may crack and shatter SCRAPPING Child safety Remove the doors before scrapping the cabi net so that playing children will not be trapped in it After the cabinet has been removed and the power supply plug has been pulled out of the socket cut off the power supply cable as close as possible to the cabinet Environmental concerns refrigerant The insulation and the refrigerant in the refrigeration system of the old appliance may contain ozone depleting substan ces When the appliance is scrapped it is therefore impor tant to hand it over to an appropriate recovery plant and to ensure that the refrigeration system inside and behind the cabinet is not damaged The new appliance is entir
10. aces clean and avoid cross contamination by not using the same work surface or knife for raw and cooked food without washing them thoroughly in bet ween Use clean kitchen roll wherever possible for cleaning up food If you use a dishcloth be sure to boil wash it frequ ently USING THE FREEZER A suitable temperature range for storing foods in the freezer is 18 C to 20 C tf the temperature setting is lower colder the energy con sumption will increase if the temperature setting is higher warmer the quality of the foods will deteriorate and their storage life will be shorte ned tt is normal for the temperature to vary somewhat at different places in the cabinet since the air in the cabinet circulates NB If an ordinary separate thermometer is used to measure the temperature the reading will differ somewhat from the actual temperature in the food This is because an ordinary thermometer measures the temperature in the cabinet just where the thermometer is located and not the temperature in the food The temperature in the food changes more slow ly than the air temperature Suitable storage periods Different foods can be stored tor different periods in the free zer without their quality being impaired Precooked frozen foods Follow the advice on the maxi mum storage period given on the packaging Food frozen at home Fatty salty and very spicy foods ge nerally have a shorter storage life than lean an
11. base E14 and a maximum rating of 25 W A The cabinet will not be de energized until the power sup ply plug has been pulled out of the socket if you are away from home for some time Arrange for someone to check the cabinet at regular inter vals so that the food will not spoil because of a power failu re When the cabinet is not in use for some time Switch off the thermostats Pull the power supply plug out of the socket Empty the cabinet and wash it Leave the door ajar If the door is closed before all moisture has dried out the in side of the cabinet will acquire a stale musty smell If so wash the cabinet again and leave the door open IF THE APPLIANCE DOES NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY If the unit does not appear to work correctly you may be able to attend to the fault yourself Before calling a serviceman carefully read and follow the information and advice below to make sure that you will not be calling out the serviceman unnecessarily Audible alarm sounds and the red warning lamp lights up is too warm in the freezer See next paragraph If it is not cold enough If it is not cold enough Reset the thermostat to a lower temperature colder po sition Food for fast freezing may have been placed too closely together Spread out the packets so that the air can cir culate freely Place the food in the correct places in the fridge See un der Using the fridge Arranging
12. d non spicy foods This applies to both fresh foods and cooked foods Fatty and salty foods should not be stored for longer than about 3 months Cooked foods and foods with a certain amount of fat can be stored for about 6 months Lean foods and fruit can be stored for about 1 year Freezer drawers The freezer cabinet has withdrawable drawers which make it quick and easy to find the food packet you want If large quantities of food or bulky packages are to be stored in the freezer the drawers can be removed and the goods can be stored directly on the shelves in order to put the space avai lable to maximum use Defrosting will be easier if the drawers are removed with the frozen foods in them Fast freezing S SUPER Foodstuffs will preserve their quality best if they are frozen as quickly as possible if freezing takes place slowly the foods are very likely to lose their juiciness and will be dry when they are later thawed and cooked This applies particularly to raw meat and fresh frozen berries Press the fast freezing button S SUPER ahead of time to prevent the already frozen foods from warming up when the next batch of food at room temperature is placed in the free zer e if less than 3 kg of food a day is frozen the fast freezing button need not be used If larger quantities are frozen Press the fast freezing button 10 12 hours before the foods are placed in the freezer The yellow lamp will re main alight
13. e and repairs must be carried out by a service company authorized by the supplier Use only spare parts supplied by them A Don t make any modifications to the cabinet since this may cause damage or injury A Make sure that there is sufficient ventilation space around the cabinet so that the compressor will not over heat and stop A tf possible install the cabinet with its back against a wall so that hot parts at the rear will not be accessible but leave sufficient ventilation space A When installing or moving cabinet make sure that the power supply cable is not nipped A Before cleaning or servicing the cabinet always switch it off and pull the power supply plug out of the socket To do this always grip the plug never pull the cable If the plug is inaccessible remove the fuse supplying the cabi net A The refrigeration system behind and inside the cabi net contains refrigerant If the refrigeration system is punctured the cabinet may be damaged and the food in side it may be harmed So never let sharp objects come into contact with the evaporator plate and tubes inside and behind the cabinet A Before plugging the power supply plug into the socket and starting the cabinet for the first time leave it to stabi lize for about 30 minutes or if it was transported horizon tally for about 4 hours This will give the oil in the com pressor time to run back to the appropriate place A Check that the c
14. e exposed to di rect solar heat Locate the cabinet in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings below behind and above the cabinet are not obstructed Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperatu re before placing it in the fridge or freezer Food which is to be frozen should be cooled in the fridge before being transferred to the freezer This will speed up the freezing process The user instructions are common for models which have the same basic functions but which are of different sizes and have different specification levels and interior fittings Help to keep your countryside tidy use authorised disposal sites for your old appliances In use Store the foods in cans containers and cartons that can be reused Don t use disposable materials unnecessarily Follow the advice under Energy saving advice Use gentle cleaning agents Place foods which are to be frozen directly on the top freezer shelf This will speed up the freezing process Thaw frozen foods in the fridge This will be of benefit to the fridge by reducing the work of the refrigeration unit Don t keep the door open too long and don t open it too often Defrost the freezer when a 3 5 mm thick layer of frost has formed Make sure that nothing in the cabinet prevents the door from being prop
15. e sound level is too high follow the advice un der the heading Installation at the beginning of the user in structions and the advice given below and then let the cabi net run for a time To avoid disturbing noise or vibrations it is important to en sure that the cabinet is level and is standing firmly with all four feet wheels on the floor Use a spirit level h to check e the cabinet is clear of surrounding cabinets and does not lean against them which could cause vibrations between them the tube coils at the rear are not in contact with one anot her Replace the spacer pads if they have dropped out or carefully bend the tubes so that they are not in contact with one another c e spice shelves above the cabinet are correctly moun ted that there are no bottles cans etc that vibrate against one another and that any ventilation grille cover strip is securely mounted in position the unit has been installed in a well ventilated room at normal room temperature that it is not exposed to direct sunlight or other heat and that the doors are not being opened unnecessarily The noise level may be perceived as being more disturbing if the compressor must run for a long period of time or must start more frequently to main tain the preset temperature the cabinet is not standing directly on a hard floor of concrete or the like Place the cabinet on a softer surface to reduce the risk of disturbing noise
16. ely free from ozone depleting sub stances The refrigerant used is specified on the data plate inside the cabinet CONTENTS Important safety information Energy SAVING advice aoconococincconecononcnconccaronosorcarconrecranennoneno Environmental Concerns Installation ads Controls ER a EA e N 2 Using the ridge say c klor a sien Using the freezer a Care and maintenance sccscccscscsesssssessscecesessessseeees lf the cabinet does not perform correctly Service and Spare Parts ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS The insulation and refrigerant in the unit are completely free from ozone depleting chlorine and totally harmless to the ozone layer All parts of the packaging can be recycled The cabinets are manufactured so that they can easily be dismantled for recovery Hand over the scrapped fridges and freezers to a recycling company Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Officer to see if there are facilities in your area for collecting the gas in the appliance for re cycling Consult your local authority or dealer for further information ENERGY SAVING ADVICE Don t install the cabinet close to devices that emit heat such as cooker dishwasher or radiator Don t locate the cabinet where it could b
17. erly closed Vacuum clean the compressor and refrigeration system at the rear of the cabinet every year or every other year The pictures marked O are collected at the end of the user instructions Fold out the page so that you will be able to read the text and study the picture at the same time INSTALLATION Unpacking and damage in transit Inspect the cabinet for damage immediately advise your lo cal dealer of any damage that may have occurred in transit Hand the packaging over for recycling A Don t let children play with the packaging The plastic film has been known to cause suffocation Cleaning First wash the inside of the cabinet with a mild washing up detergent Don t use strong or abrasive cleaning agents stee wool abrasive sponges or solvents Leave the cabinet to dry thoroughly Positioning Installation To ensure that the cabinet will perform satisfactorily it must be correctly installed and the electrical connection must be properly made Locate the cabinet in a dry cool place Place it in a dry room and make sure that it is not exposed to direct sunlight or any other source of heat such as a cooker or dishwasher The performance of the appliance will be best if the room temperature is between 16 C and 32 C Transport supports Remove the transport supports on the inside of the lower door hinge and on the door sides Certain models have glass shelves secured with transp
18. ible make flat packets They will then freeze and thaw more quickly The bread you freeze should preferably be sli ced You will then be able to take only as many slices as you need Salt shortens the storage life Salt and spice the food spa ringly before freezing It is preferable to leave the final salting and spicing of the food to just before you serve it Hard cheese for cooking is best if it is grated and frozen in moderate sized packages Always use airtight plastic bags and packages which are in tended specifically for freezing Wrap sharp projecting ed ges such as chicken legs so that they will not puncture the freezer packaging If foodstuffs are properly wrapped they will retain their quali ty their storage life will increase and the risk of frosting in the freezer cabinet will be reduced For environmental reasons foodstuffs should be stored in re usable packages if possible Don t use disposable packa ging unnecessarily Thawing Most foodstuffs can be thawed at room temperature or in the fridge However raw meat should be allowed to thaw slowly in the fridge The meat will then be better able to retain its juices Place the meat package in a container with raised edges so that the liquid will not run out into the cabinet When thawing foodstuffs in a microwave oven follow the ad vice in the user instructions for the microwave oven Ice trays Fill the ice trays no more than 3 4 full since water expa
19. imum cold Min Highest setting maximum cold Max Off a Starting setting the temperature The fridge and freezer sections can be used independently of one another Start the fridge and freezer by turning the thermostat knobs to a medium position i e until the marking on them points straight down Then set them to the desired temperature by trial and error Each time you change the temperature setting let the cabi net run for 24 hours so that the temperature inside it and that of the food packages wil have time to adapt to the new set ting The temperature set on the thermostat will then be maintai ned automatically Room temperature the amount of food etc stored inside and how often the door is opened all have an effect on the temperature in the cabinet A suitable temperature range inside the fridge is 4 C to 6 C A suitable temperature range inside the freezer is 18 C to 18 C Switching off Switch off the cabinet by turning the thermostat knobs to fl NOTE To make sure that the appliance is not switched off inadvertently there is some resistance before the stop posi tion Press right up to IB Pull the power supply plug out of the wall socket A The appliance will not be de energized until the power supply plug has been pulled out of the socket Grasp the plug to withdraw it not the cable USING YOUR FRIDGE A suitable temperature range inside the fridge is 4 C to 6 The tempe
20. ing spanner supplied with the cabinet will be needed for re hanging the door 1 Pull the plug out of the wall socket 2 Remove the ventilation grille 3 Remove the lower hinge and remove the lower door 4 Remove the upper hinge pin and remove the upper door 5 Remove the centre hinge unit Remove the large plastic plug and move it to the corresponding place on the other side Press in the smaller one and fit the smaller plug supplied to the other side Secure the centre hinge unit to the other side 6 Remove the two door closing fittings Turn them upside down and secure them to the other side so that the fit ting that was earlier on the upper door is fitted to the lo wer door 7 Refit the upper door and secure the upper hinge pin 8 Refit the lower door Move the hinge pin in the lower hinge Secure the lower hinge to the other side 9 Raise the cabinet and adjust the height of the lower hinge by means of the hinge pin so that the door hangs straight and there is no play Lock by means of the lock nut Handies on the side of the door Remove the handles Carefully press in the plastic plugs on the opposite side using a 3 mm diameter drift Secure the handles to the other side Press the plastic plugs supplied into the holes to which the handles were previously fitted Move the cover washers in the ventilation grille and refit the grille Place the cabinet in its intended place Check that it is level See under
21. is essential if the cabinet is to perform correctly Don t obstruct the air passages below and behind the cabinet The ventilation area above the cabinet should be at least 200 cm The ventilation passage should be located directly above the cabinet or behind and above the wall cabinet This depends on the type of wall cabinet used The ventilation passage behind a wall cabinet located directly above the re frigeration unit should be at least 50 mm deep Correct installation will reduce the risk of unnecessary noise and vibrations Electrical connections 5 Electrical requirements Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your elec tricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating pla te located inside the cabinet WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED For your convenience this appliance comes complete with either a moulded on or re wireable 13 amp BS 1363 plug protected by a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug suppli ed a replacement 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used In the case of a moulded on plug the fuse cover MUST be refitted after changing fuse If the fuse cover is lost or dama ged the plug MUST NOT be used until a replacement is ob tained Replacement covers are available from your local electricity shop or nearest customer service centre The colour of the replacement fuse must match the colour insert or emboss on
22. nds as it freezes Release the ice cubes by twisting the ice tray slightly Ice cu bes dry out and their taste may be tainted if they are stored too long So throw away old ice cubes and freeze a new batch whene ver you need them Freezer tray Certain models To freeze berries and vegetables spread them on the free zer tray After about 4 hours they will be thoroughly frozen and can then be packaged in the usual way Foods that are frozen loosely in this way will not stick together and you will be able to use them a little at a time as the need arises Cold accumulator Certain models The cold accumulator will keep the food cold for longer after a power failure for instance The cold accumulator will be most effective if it is placed at the front of the fast freezing tray Place the cold accumulator over the frozen foodstuffs when the cabinet is being defrosted This will help to keep them cold Temperature control 17 Certain models The freezer temperature control is located on a freezer dra wer in the middle of the cabinet After a temporary power failure the indicator will show the highest temperature reached during the power failure even if the freezer has come back again The temperature indicator is based on a system using three types of fluid with different freezing points at 12 C green 8 C yellow and 2 C red respectively As the freezer temperature rises above each of these symbols a war
23. ning triangle of the appropriate colour is displayed as the fluid thaws and drops down When starting the freezer the indicator should be frozen up side down then turned Using the temperature indicator 1 Take out the indicator and start the freezer 2 Insert the indicator upside down Wait about 24 hours until it has frozen 3 Take out the indicator and put it back it upright position In case of power failure At 12 C green most food can be refrozen to 18 C E g ice cream is extremely sensitive to temperatures war mer than 18 C At 8 C yellow freezer contents should be usee without delay At 2 C red food must be consumed or cooked before re freezing See Breakdowns CARE AND MAINTENANCE Defrosting the fridge 0 The fridge is defrosted automatically every time the com pressor stops The layer of frost that has formed on the evaporator plate on the rear wall will then thaw The water is discharged through a hose at the rear of the cabinet into a drip tray on the com pressor where it will evaporate Clean the drip channel in the cabinet at regular intervals to prevent it from clogging Avoid unnecessary frosting by making sure that the food is cool before it is placed in the fridge and by not placing food stuffs directly against the evaporator plate Don t keep the door open longer than necessary and don t open it unneces sarily often Defrosting the freezer 2 A certain amou
24. nt of frost will always form on the freezer dra wers and around the top compartment when the freezer is in use Defrost the freezer when the layer of frost is 3 5 mm thick Wait until there is little food in the freezer before de frosting it Avoid defrosting on warm summer days 1 Switch off the freezer 2 Remove the drawers together with the foodstuffs Turn al ternate drawers through half a turn so that the drawer above acts as a lid for the drawer below Place the cold accumulator if any on top and wrap some insulating material such as blankets or newspa pers around the drawers Foodstuffs can also be packed closely in some other way and stored as cold as possible e g in the fridge 3 Defrosting will be speeded up if one or more bowls of hot but not boiling water are placed in the freezer Use containers which will not scratch the interior and don t al low them to come into direct contact with plastic surfa ces 4 Remove the ventilation grille This is provided with snap fasteners 5 Withdraw the drain spout and place the lowest freezer drawer or some other receptacle such as an oven dish under the spout Leave the door open 6 As the ice begins to thaw and work loose carefully scra pe it away using a plastic or wooden scraper Never use sharp or pointed tools since they could easily damage the interior 7 When all the ice has melted wipe the freezer dry and push the spout back in again 8 Switch the f
25. ny light bulbs remo vable parts of glass or plastic or vacuum cleaner drive belts brushes or dustbags Costs incurred for calls to put right any appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial envi ronment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marke ted by Electrolux EEC countries The standard guarantee is applicable but not subject to the owner s responsibility and cost to ensu re the appliance meets the standards set by the Country to which the product is taken Proof of purchase may be required SAFETY Read the safety and warning texts at the beginning of the user instructions The manufacturer is not responsi ble for faults caused by the product being used incorrect ly or for purposes other than those specified in the user instructions WARNING Don t use the fridge freezer unit for storing explosive ga ses or liquids e g cigarette lighter gas petro gasoline ether acetone In DTM A CNC Im HORA 821 39 17 00
26. ort supports Remove the transport supports from the glass shelves by first pulling the transport supports forward and then pulling the shelves and transport supports straight out sufficiently far to enable the shelves to be tilted and the transport supports to be removed Q Silencing pad Some models are fitted with a silencing pad under the cabinet Don t remove it The pad holders are in tended mainly as transport supports but they need not be removed 2 Drain hose Before locating the cabinet in place check that the drain hose at the rear discharges into the drip tray Distance from surrounding cabinets walls The cabinet may be pushed up against the wall at the rear To enable the doors to be opened sufficiently wide to remove the shelves there must be a distance to the side wall on the hinge side 10 mm or model ER 34178 with glass shelves 18 cm The cabinet may be placed next to a cabinet from the same manufacturer without allowing extra space Levelling the cabinet Make sure that the cabinet is level and is firmly supported at all four corners The feet are ad justable An adjusting spanner is supplied Adjust the feet so that the cabinet is level Make sure that the cabinet does not lean against an adjacent cabinet 8 Self closing doors If the door is left slightly ajar it will close automatically provided that the cabinet has been properly le velled Good ventilation Good air circulation around the cabinet
27. pliance This information can be found on the data pla te inside the cabinet Original spare parts can be purchased from Electrolux Ser vice Force Centers Guarantee Condition We Electrolux undertake that within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any parts there of is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty work manship or materials we will at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carria ge on the condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic pur poses only and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repai red taken apart or tampered with by any person not aut horised by us All service work under this guarantee must be underta ken by an Electrolux service representative or authorised agent 12 Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become our property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory or other le gal rights Home visits are made between 8 30 am and 5 30 pm Mon Fri Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a charge will be made EXCLUSIONS This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of a
28. rature normally varies somewhat in different parts of the cabinet If the temperature is very low cold over a long period of time foods with a high water content may freeze So avoid setting the thermostat to an unnecessarily low temperature cold N B If the temperature is measured with an ordinary separa te thermometer it should be kept in a glass of water This is because an ordinary thermometer measures the air tempe rature in the place in which it is located and not the tempe rature in the food The temperature in the food changes more slowly than the air temperature Movable shelves and door compartments 7 The shelves can be removed and re arranged in the cabinet However the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer should always be at the extreme bottom Remove the door compartments by pressing them straight up The lowest door compartment has a flexible bottle holder which will retain bottles of various sizes This door compart ment should always be at the extreme bottom Vegetable drawer with two compartments Certain models Certain vegetable drawers have a partition for separating dif ferent vegetables The partition can be fitted either in the centre of the drawer or at the extreme rear Arranging the foodstuffs in the fridge It is normal for the temperature to vary somewhat between the various shelves lt is usually coldest on the shelf at the bottom of the evapo rator plate which is the third or fourth
29. reezer on again Return the food packages into the freezer when the interior is cold again N WARNING Never use a hair dryer or any other heater to speed up defrosting Avoid frosting inside the freezer by not opening the doors more often or for longer than necessary 10 Cleaning 00 04 Clean the cabinet at regular intervals First switch off the ap pliance Remove the removable parts and wash them Clean the inside of the cabinet the interior fittings and the door gasket Use a mild washing up detergent Don t use strong or abrasive cleaning agents scouring pow der abrasive sponges steel wool or solvents These may damage the cabinet Don t close the door before the interior is dry N B Lint from cloths or kitchen paper that adheres to the evaporator plate or the drip channel in the fridge may clog the drain tube Clean with a cotton bud for instance In case of a blockage further down the tube clean with a plastic co vered flexible curtain rod but make sure that the end is not sharp The ventilation grille can be removed for cleaning and vacuu ming under the cabinet The grille has a snap fastening Lighting Changing the light bulb 3 The light is switched on automatically when the fridge door is opened Before changing the bulb disconnect the appliance from the power supply Release the lamp cover at the front edge and swing it to wards the rear without removing it Use a bulb of the same type with
30. s much as possible Remember that warm air is flowing in as you are looking in to decide what to have for tea Do not 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 refrigerator or freezer until cool Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order that it can be placed in the refrigerator or freezer as soon as possible Do not mix and cooked meat they must be in sepa rate containers Take care not to let the meat juices drip onto other food If the meat does drip remove everything and clean thoroughly Do not store food uncovered The best way to defrost food is to put it in the fridge to thaw slowly Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean the interior with a solution of bicarbonate of soda in warm water 1tbs to 1 litre of water Never allow food spills to dry and harden Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and label led and used in date order to ensure that food is consu med at its best It is most important that food is consumed before its best before date Store eggs in the the egg rack provided in the refrigerator door Discard any broken or chipped ones Regularly check the rerigerator door seal to ensure that it is clean and free from bits and peaces Always wash your hands with soapy water and dry them with a clean towel before handling food Keep work surf
31. shelf from the top de pending on the model and at the extreme rear adjacent to the evaporator plate Milk meat fish precooked foods and other foods which must be stored cold should be kept in the coldest place in the cabinet It is usually warmest in the vegetable drawer at the bottom at the front of the top shelf and in the door compartments Place foods that can be stored under less cold conditions in these areas including fruit vegetables and cheeses Practical advice Storing foods in the fridge Place the various items slightly separated so that cold air will be able to circulate freely between them Never place food against the cold evaporator plate on the rear wall The products may be too cold and may freeze or be da maged by frost Lint from food packages may freeze to the evaporator plate and may then clog the drip channel and defrost wa ter hose Don t obstruct the air gaps around the shelves since air circulation in the cabinet would then be impeded Never place warm foods in the cabinet Wait until they have cooled to room temperature Cover all foods to prevent odours and flavours from tain ting other foods Foods which are not covered will become dry Use plastic bags and storage containers intended for foodstuffs Follow the storage time and temperature recommenda tions on the food packages e Potatoes onions carrots and other vegetables that may be contaminated with earth
32. the base of the plug In the case of a re wireable plug care must be taken to ensu re that the top cover is refitted without causing damage to either the top cover or base In the event of the plug beco ming damaged or cracked it must be replaced with an equi valent 13 amp BS 1363 approved plug and rewired using the following procedure IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow EARTH Blue NEUTRAL Brown LIVE GREEN amp YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the let ter N or coloured black The wire coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal marked U or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut loose or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath and firmly tightened if a 13 amp BS 1363 plug is unsuitable for your sockets the plug should be removed cut off in the case of a moul ded on plug and an appropriate plug fitted NOTE Moulded plug cannot be re used and should be dis carded if cut from a mains lead as insertion into a 13A sock et could prove fatal If a non fused plug is fitted the wiring must follow the above procedure and the appliance must be protected by the use
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