Electrolux ER 3825 B User's Manual
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1. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer Finally 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 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 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 wrapping2. 24 14 15 15 15 16 17 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE zonrnmoou gt Thermostat control for fridge and freezer compartments Can shelf Bottle storage shelf Compartments for frozen food storage Compartment for freezing fresh foods Pizza box Salad drawers Glass shelf Wire shelves 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 Setting the temperature The temperature inside the refrigerator 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 setting can vary as the temperature inside the refrigeration compartment depends on the following factors room temperature how often the door is opened how much food is stored position of the appliance A Important During prolonged periods of abnormally hot weather if the thermostat is set on too high a number the cooling system may operate continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not defrost
3. children to tamper with the controls or play with the product Keep all packaging well away from children General Safety Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages The appliance must not be located close to radi ators or boilers Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight Do not use other electrical appliances such as ice cream makers inside of refrigerating appli ances During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs 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 e Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if con sumed straight from the freezer e Manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to Refer to relevant instruc tions 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 th
4. 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 rise and its quality and storage life to reduce Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your refri gerator Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids Do not store food uncovered Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your refrigerator as short as possible Do not push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item 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 Energy Saving A
5. INSTRUCTION BOOK ER 3825 B 2222 023 24 E 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 Expert Appliance Care 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
6. Turning the knob to a lower number will cause the automatic defrosting to resume Low Room Temperature Switch To ensure that the appliance is working efficiently when the room temperature drops below 16 C the switch mounted next to the thermostat control should be switched on No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in this position for any period of time see page 11 Low room operation However should the temperature rise above 16 C remember to turn the switch off again A Low Room Temperature Switch 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 large amounts of fresh food turn the thermostat to maximum approximately 1 hour prior to freezing When the food is frozen return to the normal position In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 10 kg Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer of the freezer as this is the coldest part A Important In the event of a power cut do not open the door The food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full Should the food begin to thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be re frozen Frozen food storage When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time we advise you to depress the ambient switch for at least two hours before storing frozen food
7. aw 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 out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact Expert appliance Care 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 Setting the temperature The freezer compartment Freezing fresh food Frozen food storage Thawing Making ice cubes Fresh food refrigeration Normal operating sounds Movable shelves 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 Instructions for the 5 Installer 4 Technical Specification 5 Installation 5 Positioning 5 Rear Spacers 5 Electrical Connection 5 Door Reversal 6 6 6 6 6 7 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 13 2222 023
8. dvice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as a boiler or radiator e Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly 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 Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack damage the plastics used in this appliance For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing up liquid added An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption You MUST ensur
9. e life A Important In the event of a power failure causing the temperature within your freezer to rise do not re freeze the food without checking its condition 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 i e casseroles should 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 D068 2 11 SOMETHING NOT WORKING If the appliance is not working correctly please carry out the following checks before calling out an engineer Symptom Solution No power to the appliance 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 The light does not come on Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted Replace the bulb if it has blown Check the door light switch is not jammed The temperature in the fridge or freezer sectionis Check the thermostat control knob in the fridge is too high turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions Check the ambient temperature is within the appliance s
10. e 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 IM P d mt D AT When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods disconnect from the electricity supply empty all foods and clean the appliance leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells 10 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 Expert Appliance Care Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original position and replacing the screw Defrosting Refrigerator The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time the compressor stops The water is discharged via the pipe into a tray located at the back of the appliance above the compressor where it evaporates A Important To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centre of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and vegetable drawer Us
11. e the defrost cleaner provided which you will find already inserted into the discharge hole Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapy water at regular intervals Dry throughly before replacing Freezer When the frost has reached a thickness of up to 4mm it can be removed using the ice scraper provided with the appliance During this operation it is not necessary to disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the food Never use metal tools for this operation For complete defrosting once or twice a year proceed as follows turn the thermostat dial to the OFF position O or disconnect the appliance from the mains Remove any food from inside the freezer and fridge wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and store in a cool dry place Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper under the channel in the centre of the lower part of the appliance place a low sided container beneath the scraper to collect the water see fig Clean and dry thoroughly Replace the scraper in one of the drawers Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the thermostat to a functioning position After letting the appliance run for at least half an hour replace the food A Important When defrosting the freezer the fridge is also controlled by the thermostat and will not be operational during this period A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten their safe storag
12. 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 Expert Appliance Care 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 Ce 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 Gi Door reversal directions 1 Disconnect from the electricity supply 2 Remove 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
13. fer to instructions on Door reversal directions paragraph Important It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation SG Qh KI 10mm gt z ty o D D200 15 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 GREEN amp YELLOW O O 13 AMP FUSE 13 AMP BROWN BLUE a CORD CLAMP Connect the Green and Yellow
14. inches of packing 4 Remove the feet B D715 PIED M 5 Remove bottom hinge A 6 Remove the freezer door by releasing it from the middle hinge H 7 Unscrew the middle hinge 8 Slide out the fridge door from pin G unscrew the latter and then screw it down into the hinge blade provided on the opposite side after having removed the small plugs I which should then be fitted on the opposite side 9 Refit the fridge door and replace the middle hinge to the left hand side 10 Replace the door and bottom hinge A on the opposite side 11 Refit the feet B on the opposite side A Attention After completion of the door reversing operation check that the door gasket adheres to the cabinet If the ambient temperature is cold i e in Winter the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet In that case wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdryer on a low setting 17 E Electrolux Electrolux plc 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
15. mosphere 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 The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not touch it 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 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 Then turn them through 45 arrow A vertical until they lock into place 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 re
16. nce is left for longer periods in a low ambient temperature the freezer will defrost 12 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS If you require further information regarding the appliance the terms and conditions of the guarantee or wish to call out engineer please contact Expert Appliance Care by telephoning 0870 9099100 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY TOTAL POWER ABSORBED AVERAGE DAILY UNITS ELECTRICITY GROSS CAPACITY Fridge Freezer NET CAPACITY Fridge Freezer 170 cm 55 cm 60 cm 220 240 V 50 Hz 110 W 1 2kWh 136 1431 134 1221 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 14 INSTALLATION A Warning IF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCE THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN BEING TRAPPED INSIDE Positioning This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rating plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification SN 410 C to 32 C N 16 C to 32 C ST 18 C to 38 C T 18 C to 43 C It should be located in a dry at
17. nds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear to the cooling plate evaporator or to the fixed freezer shelves When the compressor is on the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor Athermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts in and out Movable shelves 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 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 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 the refrigerator until cool Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order that it can then be placed in the refrigerator as soon a
18. operating limits please refer to the installation section in this instruction book Relocate the appliance if necessary The freezer door will not open Has door just been opened If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise The compressor runs continously 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 ventilation is not obstructed Excessive frost and ice has built up Ensure the doors are not left open Check that nothing is preventing the doors from closing Is the door gasket intact and clean Has advised periodic defrosting been carried out Noise Refer to normal operating sounds Water under the salad bin Check the drain hole is not blocked see Maintenance and Cleaning Low room temperature operation During prolonged periods of low room temperatures ie 10 C and lower the compressor on single compressor fridge freezers can remain inoperative during this time This is due to the air temperature within the refrigerator compartment being maintained at 6 C or under thus not calling the thermostat to energise the compressor During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a traditional fridge freezer can normally maintain the frozen food temperature but if the applia
19. or containers in the oven A Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen Making ice cubes The appliance is provided with one or more trays for ice cubes trays Fill the tray s 3 4 full to give the ice space to expand and place them in the freezer compartment To release the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist Do not use sharp or metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer Fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator do 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 through them To help you use your refrigerator correctly here are some more useful hints Raw meat beef pork lamb amp poultry or chicken wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad crispers 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 and placed in the bottom salad crispers 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 Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sou
20. s 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 not 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 its best before date Store eggs in the egg rack provided in the refrigerator door Discard any broken or 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 keep better and longer than fatty food salt reduces the storage time Wrap the food
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