ERA36433W - Fridge ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ERA36433W ELECTROLUX

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SAFETY INFORMATION In the interest of your safety and to ensure the cor-

rect use, before installing and first using the appli-

ance, read this user manual carefully, including its

hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mis-

takes and accidents, it is important to ensure that

all people using the appliance are thoroughly fa-

miliar with its operation and safety features. Save

these instructions and make sure that they remain

with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that

everyone using it through its life will be properly in-

formed on appliance use and safety.

For the safety of life and property keep the pre-

cautions of these user's instructions as the man-

ufacturer is not responsible for damages caused

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by per-

sons (including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe-

rience and knowledge, unless they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use

of the appliance by a person responsible for their

Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging well away from children.

There is risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug

out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as

close to the appliance as you can) and remove

the door to prevent playing children to suffer

electric shock or to close themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is

to replace an older appliance having a spring

lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make

that spring lock unusable before you discard the

old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming

a death trap for a child.

Caution! Keep ventilation openings clear of

• The appliance is designed exclusively for do-

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff

and/or beverages in a normal household as ex-

plained in this instruction booklet.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial

means to speed up the thawing process.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as

ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appli-

ances, unless they are approved for this pur-

pose by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained

within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a

natural gas with a high level of environmental

compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

During transportation and installation of the ap-

pliance, be certain that none of the components

of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become dam-

– avoid open flames and sources of ignition

– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the ap-

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or mod-

ify this product in any way. Any damage to the

cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or elec-

Warning! Any electrical component (power

cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by

a certified service agent or qualified service per-

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the power plug is not squash-

ed or damaged by the back of the appliance.

A squashed or damaged power plug may

overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can come to the mains

plug of the appliance.

4. Do not pull the mains cable.

5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not in-

sert the power plug. There is a risk of electric

6. You must not operate the appliance without

of interior lighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken

• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer

compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as

this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen

used in this appliance are special

purpose lamps selected for household applian-

ces use only. They are not suitable for household

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the ap-

pliance, because they may explode.

• Do not place food products directly against the

air outlet on the rear wall.

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance

with the frozen food manufacturer's instruc-

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommen-

dations should be strictly adhered to.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the

freezer compartment as it creates pressure on

the container, which may cause it to explode,

resulting in damage to the appliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed

straight from the appliance.

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance

and disconnect the mains plug from the mains

• Before using the appliance for the first time,

wash the interior and all internal accessories with

lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to

remove the typical smell of a brand-new prod-

uct, then dry thoroughly.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from

the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Never use a hair drier or other heating applian-

ces to speed up defrosting. Excessive heat may

damage the plastic interior, and humidity could

enter the electric system making it live.

• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for

defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If

the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bot-

tom of the appliance.

Important! For electrical connection carefully

follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are

damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if

it is damaged. Report possible damages imme-

diately to the place you bought it. In that case

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before

connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow

back in the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be around the

appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To

achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instruc-

tions relevant to installation.

• Wherever possible the back of the product

should be against a wall to avoid touching or

catching warm parts (compressor, condenser)

to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close to ra-

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after

the installation of the appliance.

Connect to potable water supply only.

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing

of the appliance should be carried out by a quali-

fied electrician or competent person.

• This product must be serviced by an authorized

Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses

which could damage the ozone layer, in either

its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The

appliance shall not be discarded together with the

urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam con-

tains flammable gases: the appliance shall be dis-

posed according to the applicable regulations to

obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging

the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat

exchanger. The materials used on this appliance

marked by the symbol

OPERATION Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a me-

To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature

regulator to the "O" position.

2) If the lamp is foreseen

3) If the appliance is Frost Free

4) If a water connection is foreseen

electrolux 3Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated.

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower

settings to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher

settings to obtain the maximum coldness.

A medium setting is generally the most suit-

However, the exact setting should be chosen

keeping in mind that the temperature inside the

appliance depends on:

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

Important! If the ambient temperature is high or

the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is

set to the lowest temperatures, it may run

continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall.

In this case the dial must be set to a higher

temperature to allow automatic defrosting and

therefore reduced energy consumption.

FIRST USE Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash

the interior and all internal accessories with luke-

warm water and some neutral soap so as to re-

move the typical smell of a brand-new product,

then dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive

powders, as these will damage the finish.

DAILY USE Important! this appliance is sold in France.

In accordance with regulations valid in this country

it must be provided with a special device (see fig-

ure) placed in the lower compartment of the fridge

to indicate the coldest zone of it.

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing

fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen

food for a long time.

To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change

However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the

temperature regulator toward higher settings to

obtain the maximum coldness.

Important! In this condition, the refrigerator

compartment temperature might drop below 0°C.

If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a

Place the fresh food to be frozen on the top com-

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use,

before putting the products in the compartment let

the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher

Important! In the event of accidental defrosting,

for example due to a power failure, if the power has

been off for longer than the value shown in the

technical characteristics chart under "rising time",

the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or

cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used,

can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or

at room temperature, depending on the time avail-

able for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, di-

rectly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will

quickly and a more uniform temperature in the

You can switch on the fan by pressing the switch

(1). The green light (2) comes on.

This device allows for rapid cooling of foods and a

more uniform temperature in the compartment.

Important! Switch on the fan when the ambient

temperature exceeds 25°C.

TheFreshZonedrawer is suitable for storing fresh

food like fish, meat, seafood, because the temper-

ature is lower here than in the rest of the fridge.

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling

sound when the refrigerant is pumped through

the coils or tubing. This is correct.

• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is

being pumped around and you will hear a whir-

ring sound and a pulsating noise from the com-

pressor. This is correct.

• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden

cracking noise. It is natural, not dangerous phys-

ical phenomenon. This is correct.

• When the compressor switches on or switches

off, you will hear a faint "click" of the temperature

regulator. This is correct.

CARE AND CLEANING Caution! Unplug the appliance before

carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its

cooling unit; maintenance and recharging

must therefore only be carried out by authorized

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evapo-

rator of the refrigerator compartment every time

the motor compressor stops, during normal use.

The defrost water drains out through a trough into

a special container at the back of the appliance,

over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the defrost wa-

ter drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator com-

partment channel to prevent the water overflowing

and dripping onto the food inside. Use the special

cleaner provided, which you will find already inser-

ted into the drain hole.

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form on the

freezer shelves and around the top compartment.

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a

thickness of about 3-5 mm.

To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:

electrolux 5• pull out the plug from the wall socket or switch

• remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers

of newspaper and put it in a cool place

• remove the freezer drawers

• put insulating material around the drawers, e.g.

blankets or newspapers.

Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowls

with hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer.

• Loosen the drainage channel from its resting

position, push it in according to the illustration

and place it in the bottom freezer drawer where

• carefully scrape off the ice when it starts to thaw.

Use a wood or a plastic scraper

• when all the ice has melted, clean and wipe the

cabinet dry, then put the drainage channel back

• switch on the cabinet and replace the frozen

It is recommended to operate the appliance

at the highest position of the thermostatic

control for some hours so that it can reach

the sufficient storing temperature as soon as

Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape

off frost from the evaporator as you could damage

it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial

means to speed up the thawing process other than

those recommended by the manufacturer. A

temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during

defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

TECHNICAL DATA Dimension

The technical information are situated in the rating

plate on the internal left side of the appliance and

in the energy label.

INSTALLATION Caution! Read the "Safety Information"

carefully for your safety and correct operation

of the appliance before installing the appliance.

Install this appliance at a location where the ambi-

ent temperature corresponds to the climate class

indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

6 electroluxLocation

The appliance should be installed well away from

sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct

sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely

around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best

performance, if the appliance is positioned below

an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance

between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit

must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, however, the

appliance should not be positioned below over-

hanging wall units. Accurate levelling is ensured by

one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cab-

Warning! It must be possible to disconnect

the appliance from the mains power supply;

the plug must therefore be easily accessible after

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and

frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to

your domestic power supply.

The appliance must be earthed. The power supply

cable plug is provided with a contact for this pur-

pose. If the domestic power supply socket is not

earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth

in compliance with current regulations, consulting

a qualified electrician.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the

above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

In the bag with the documentation, there are

two spacers which must be fitted as shown in

Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under

the screw head, then tighten again the screws.

When placing the appliance ensure that it stands

level. This can be achieved by two adjustable feet

at the bottom in front.

Removing the shelf holders

Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that

make it possible to secure the shelves during

To remove them proceed as follows:

1. Move the shelf holders in the direction of the

2. Raise the shelf from the rear and push it for-

ward until it is freed (B).

3. Remove the retainers (C).

electrolux 7Door reversibility

Warning! Before carrying out any

operations, remove the plug from the power

Important! To carry out the following operations,

we suggest that this be made with another person

that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the

appliance during the operations.

To change the opening direction of the door, do

2. Remove the doors.

3. Remove the spacer (m6) and move to the oth-

er side of the hinge pivot (m5).

4. Remove using a tool the cover (b1). Unscrew

the lower hinge pivot (b2) and the spacer (b3)

and place them on the opposite side.

5. Re-insert the cover (b1) on the opposite side.

6. Remove the stoppers (1) and move to the oth-

er side of the doors.

7. Unscrew the upper hinge pivot (t1) and screw

it on the opposite side.

8. Remove the left-hand cover pin of the middle

hinge (m3,m4) and move to the other side.

9. Fit the pin of the middle hinge (m5) into the left-

hand hole of the lower door.

8 electrolux10. Re-insert the lower door on the lower hinge

pivot (m5) slightly tilting both doors.

13. Re-screw the middle hinge (m2). Do not forget

the plastic spacer (m1) inserted under the mid-

dle hinge. Make sure that the edges of the

doors run parallel to the side edge of the ap-

14. Reposition, level the appliance, wait for at least

four hours and then connect it to the power

Do a final check to make sure that:

• All screws are tightened.

• The magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet.

• The door opens and closes correctly.

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.

In case you do not want to carry out the above

mentioned operations, contact the nearest After

Sales Service Force. The After Sales Service spe-

cialist will carry out the reversibility of the doors at

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS The symbol on the product or on its packaging

indicates that this product may not be treated as

household waste. Instead it should be taken to the

appropriate collection point for the recycling of

electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring

this product is disposed of correctly, you will help

prevent potential negative consequences for the

environment and human health, which could

otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste

handling of this product. For more detailed

information about recycling of this product, please

contact your local council, your household waste

disposal service or the shop where you purchased

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