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USER MANUAL ERD24001W8 ELECTROLUX

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Helpful hints and tips 19

Care and cleaning 20

Environmental concerns 28

Subject to change without notice

In the interest of your safety and to ensure

the correct use, before installing and first us-

ing the appliance, read this user manual

carefully, including its hints and warnings. To

avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents,

it is important to ensure that all people using

the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its

operation and safety features. Save these in-

structions 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 informed on appliance use and safe-

For the safety of life and property keep the

precautions of these user's instructions as

the manufacturer is not responsible for dam-

ages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or

lack of experience and knowledge, unless

they have been given supervision or in-

struction concerning use of the appliance

by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging well away from chil-

dren. 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 play-

ing children to suffer electric shock or to

close themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic door

seals is to replace an older appliance hav-

ing 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

Caution! Keep ventilation openings

clear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keeping

foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal

household as explained in this instruction

• Do not use a mechanical device or any ar-

tificial means to speed up the thawing

• Do not use other electrical appliances

(such as ice cream makers) inside of re-

frigerating appliances, unless they are ap-

proved for this purpose by the manufac-

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-

tained within the refrigerant circuit of the

appliance, a natural gas with a high level of

environmental compatibility, which is nev-

ertheless flammable.

During transportation and installation of

the appliance, be certain that none of the

components of the refrigerant circuit be-

If the refrigerant circuit should become

– avoid open flames and sources of igni-

– thoroughly ventilate the room in which

the appliance is situated

16 electrolux• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

modify this product in any way. Any dam-

age to the cord may cause a short-circuit,

fire and/or electric shock.

Warning! Any electrical component

(power cord, plug, compressor) must be

replaced by a certified service agent or

qualified service personnel.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the power plug is not

squashed or damaged by the back of

the appliance. A squashed or dam-

aged power plug may overheat and

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 insert the power plug. There is a

risk of electric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance

without the lamp cover

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be

taken when moving it.

• Do not remove nor touch items from the

freezer compartment if your hands are

damp/wet, as this could cause skin abra-

sions or frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli-

ance to direct sunlight.

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in

the appliance, 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 been thawed out.

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accord-

ance with the frozen food manufacturer's

• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-

ommendations should be strictly adhered

to. Refer to relevant instructions.

• 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

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if con-

sumed straight from the appliance.

• Before maintenance, switch off the appli-

ance and disconnect the mains plug from

• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost

from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Regularly examine the drain in the refriger-

ator for defrosted water. If necessary,

clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, wa-

ter will collect in the bottom of the appli-

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 ap-

pliance if it is damaged. Report possible

damages immediately to the place you

bought it. In that case retain packing.

• 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 over-

heating. To achieve sufficient ventilation

follow the instructions relevant to installa-

• Wherever possible the back of the product

should be against a wall to avoid touching

or catching warm parts (compressor, con-

denser) to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close

to radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessi-

ble after the installation of the appliance.

Connect to potable water supply only.

6) If the lamp cover is foreseen

7) If the appliance is Frost Free

8) If a water connection is foreseen

electrolux 17Service

• Any electrical work required to do the serv-

icing of the appliance should be carried out

by a qualified electrician or competent per-

• This product must be serviced by an au-

thorized Service Centre, and only genuine

spare parts must be used.

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 dis-

carded together with the urban refuse

and rubbish. The insulation foam con-

tains flammable gases: the appliance

shall be disposed according to the ap-

plicable 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

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to

To turn off the appliance, turn the Tempera-

ture regulator to the "O" position.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated.

To operate the appliance, proceed as fol-

• turn the Temperature regulator toward

lower settings to obtain the minimum cold-

• turn the Temperature regulator toward

higher settings to obtain the maximum

A medium setting is generally the most

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

Cleaning the interior

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 product, then dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not use detergents or abra-

sive powders, as these will damage the fin-

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 the medium setting.

However, for a faster freezing operation, turn

the temperature regulator toward higher set-

tings 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 warmer setting.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of

use, before putting the products in the com-

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hours on the higher settings.

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 com-

partment or at room temperature, depending

on the time available for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,

directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped

with a series of runners so that the shelves

can be positioned as desired.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of vari-

ous sizes, the door shelves can be placed at

To make these adjustments proceed as fol-

gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the

arrows until it comes free, then reposition as

Helpful hints and tips

Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bub-

bling sound when the refrigerant is pum-

ped through the coils or tubing. This is cor-

• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant

is being pumped around and you will hear

a whirring sound and a pulsating noise

from the compressor. This is correct.

• The thermic dilatation might cause a sud-

den cracking noise. It is natural, not dan-

gerous physical phenomenon. This is cor-

• When the compressor switches on or

switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of

the temperature regulator. This is correct.

electrolux 19Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it

open longer than absolutely necessary.

• If the ambient temperature is high and the

Temperature Regulator is set to low tem-

perature and the appliance is fully loaded,

the compressor may run continuously,

causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If

this happens, set the Temperature Regu-

lator toward warmer settings to allow au-

tomatic defrosting and so a saving in elec-

tricity consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liq-

uids in the refrigerator

• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it

has a strong flavour

• position food so that air can circulate freely

Hints for refrigeration

Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and

place on the glass shelf above the vegetable

For safety, store in this way only one or two

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these

should be covered and may be placed on any

Fruit and vegetables: these should be thor-

oughly cleaned and placed in the special

Butter and 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

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not

packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

To help you make the most of the freezing

process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can

be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No

further food to be frozen should be added

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thorough-

ly cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it

to be rapidly and completely frozen and to

make it possible subsequently to thaw only

the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or pol-

ythene and make sure that the packages

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch

food which is already frozen, thus avoiding

a rise in temperature of the latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than

fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of

• water ices, if consumed immediately after

removal from the freezer compartment,

can possibly cause the skin to be freeze

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date

on each individual pack to enable you to

keep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this ap-

pliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen

foodstuffs were adequately stored by the

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transfer-

red from the foodstore to the freezer in the

shortest possible time;

• not open the door frequently or leave it

open longer than absolutely necessary.

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly

and cannot be refrozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period indica-

ted by the food manufacturer.

Caution! Unplug the appliance before

carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in

its cooling unit; maintenance and re-

charging must therefore only be carried

out by authorized technicians.

20 electroluxPeriodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

• clean the inside and accessories with luke-

warm water and some neutral soap.

• regularly check the door seals and wipe

clean to ensure they are clean and free

• rinse and dry thoroughly.

Important! Do not pull, move or damage any

pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.

Never use detergents, abrasive powders,

highly perfumed cleaning products or wax

polishes to clean the interior as this will dam-

age the surface and leave a strong odour.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the

compressor at the back of the appliance with

a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation

will improve the performance of the appli-

ance and save electricity consumption.

Important! Take care of not to damage the

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 cas-

ing of this appliance is only cleaned with

warm water with a little washing-up liquid

After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the

evaporator of the refrigerator compartment

every time the motor compressor stops, dur-

ing 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

water drain hole in the middle of the refriger-

ator compartment channel to prevent the

water overflowing and dripping onto the food

inside. Use the special cleaner provided,

which you will find already inserted into the

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form

on the freezer shelves and around the

Important! Defrost the freezer when the

frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in sev-

eral layers of newspaper and put it in a

3. Leave the door open.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the in-

terior thoroughly and refit the plug.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain

the maximum coldness and run the ap-

pliance for two or three hours using this

7. Reload the previously removed food into

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

electrolux 21Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long pe-

riods, take the following precautions:

• disconnect the appliance from elec-

and clean the appliance and all

• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent un-

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody

to check it once in a while to prevent the food

inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

Warning! Before troubleshooting,

disconnect the mains plug from the

Only a qualified electrician or competent

person must do the troubleshooting that

is not in this manual.

Important! There are some sounds during

normal use (compressor, refrigerant

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance is noisy

The appliance is not supported

Check if the appliance stands sta-

ble (all the four feet should be on

The appliance does not

operate. The lamp does

The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.

The mains plug is not connected

to the mains socket correctly.

Connect the mains plug to the

mains socket correctly.

The appliance has no power.

There is no voltage in the mains

Connect a different electrical appli-

ance to the mains socket.

Contact a qualified electrician.

The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.

The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".

The compressor operates

The temperature is not set cor-

Set a higher temperature.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".

The door has been opened too

Do not keep the door open longer

The product temperature is too

Let the product temperature de-

crease to room temperature before

The room temperature is too

Decrease the room temperature.

Water flows on the rear

plate of the refrigerator.

During the automatic defrosting

process, frost defrosts on the rear

Water flows into the re-

The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.

Products prevent that water flows

into the water collector.

Make sure that products do not

touch the rear plate.

The melting water outlet does not

flow in the evaporative tray above

Attach the melting water outlet to

the evaporative tray.

The temperature in the

appliance is too low.

The temperature regulator is not

Set a higher temperature.

The temperature in the

appliance is too high.

The temperature regulator is not

Set a lower temperature.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".

The product temperature is too

Let the product temperature de-

crease to room temperature before

Many products are stored at the

Store less products at the same

The temperature in the re-

frigerator is too high.

There is no cold air circulation in

Make sure that there is cold air cir-

culation in the appliance.

The temperature in the

freezer is too high.

Products are too near to each

Store products so that there is cold

There is too much frost. Food is not wrapped correctly. Wrap the food correctly.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".

The temperature regulator is not

Set a higher temperature.

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the

2. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.

3. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the illus-

4. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp

of the same power (the maximum power

is shown on the lamp cover).

5. Install the lamp cover.

6. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.

7. Connect the mains plug to the mains

8. Open the door. Make sure that the lamp

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "In-

3. If necessary, replace the defective door

gaskets. Contact the Service Center.

The technical information are situated in the

rating plate on the internal left side of the ap-

pliance and in the energy label.

Read the "Safety Information" carefully

for your safety and correct operation of

the appliance before installing the

Install this appliance at a location where the

ambient temperature corresponds to the cli-

mate class indicated on the rating plate of the

SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C Rear spacers

In the bag with the documentation, there are

two spacers which must be fitted as shown

1. Fit the spacers into the holes. Make sure

that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown

2. Turn counter-clockwise the spacers

through 45° until they lock into place.

When placing the appliance ensure that it

stands level. This can be achieved by two

adjustable feet at the bottom in front.

24 electroluxLocation

The appliance should be installed well away

from sources of heat such as radiators, boil-

ers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can

circulate freely around the back of the cabi-

net. To ensure best performance, if the ap-

pliance 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 ap-

pliance should not be positioned below over-

hanging wall units. Accurate levelling is en-

sured by one or more adjustable feet at the

base of the cabinet.

If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the

side with the hinges facing the wall, the dis-

tance between the wall and the cabinet must

be at least 10 mm to allow the door to open

enough so that the shelves can be removed.

Warning! It must be possible to

disconnect the appliance from the mains

power supply; the plug must therefore

be easily accessible after installation.

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

To change the opening direction of the door,

1. Remove the plug from the power socket.

2. Open the door of the freezer. Loosen the

3. Remove the doors by pulling them slight-

5. Unscrew both adjustable feet and the

screws of the bottom door hinge. Re-

move the bottom door hinge and install

it on the opposite side.

6. Unscrew the bottom far side screw and

install on the opposite side.

7. Unscrew the top door holding pin.

8. Screw the pin back on the other side.

26 electrolux9. Fit the doors into the pins and install the

doors. Install the hinge.

10. On the opposite site, install the hole cov-

ers provided within the accessory bag.

11. Tighten the hinge. Make sure that the

Remove and install the handle

13. Reposition, level the appliance, wait for

at least four hours and then connect it to

Do a final check to make sure that:

• All screws are tightened.

• The door opens and closes correctly.

If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Win-

ter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the

cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fit-

In case you do not want to carry out the

above mentioned operations, contact the

nearest After Sales Service Force. The After

Sales Service specialist will carry out the re-

versibility of the doors at your cost.

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage

and frequency shown on the rating plate cor-

respond to your domestic power supply.

The appliance must be earthed. The power

supply cable plug is provided with a contact

for this purpose. If the domestic power sup-

ply socket is not earthed, connect the appli-

ance to a separate earth in compliance with

current regulations, consulting a qualified

electrolux 27The manufacturer declines all responsibility if

the above safety precautions are not ob-

This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Di-

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 the product.

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