ERG1501AOW - Fridge ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ERG1501AOW ELECTROLUX

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Warning / Caution-Safety information

General information and tips

Environmental information

Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In the interest of your safety and to ensure

the correct use, before installing and first

using the appliance, read this user manual

carefully, including its hints and warnings.

To avoid unnecessary mistakes and acci-

dents, it is important to ensure that all

people using the appliance are thoroughly

familiar with its operation and safety fea-

tures. 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 informed

on appliance use and safety.

For the safety of life and property keep

the precautions of these user's instruc-

tions as the manufacturer is not responsi-

ble for damages caused by omission.

1.1 Children and vulnerable

• This appliance is not intended for use

by persons (including children) with re-

duced physical, sensory or mental ca-

pabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been giv-

en supervision or instruction concerning

use of the appliance by a person re-

sponsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to en-

sure that they do not play with the ap-

• 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 con-

nection cable (as close to the appliance

as you can) and remove the door to

prevent playing children to suffer elec-

tric shock or to close themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic

door seals is to replace an older appli-

ance 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.

Keep ventilation openings, in the appli-

ance enclosure or in the built-in structure,

clear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keeping

foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal

household and similar applications such

– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices

and other working environments;

– farm houses and by clients in hotels,

motels and other residential type en-

– bed and breakfast type environ-

– catering and similar non-retail appli-

• Do not use a mechanical device or any

artificial 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

approved for this purpose by the manu-

• 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 appliance, be certain that none of

the components of the refrigerant cir-

cuit become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become

– avoid open flames and sources of ig-

– thoroughly ventilate the room in

which the appliance is situated

• It is dangerous to alter the specifica-

tions or modify this product in any way.

Any damage to the cord may cause a

short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

Any electrical component (power

cord, plug, compressor) must be

replaced by a certified service

agent or qualified service person-

nel to avoid hazard.

Power cord must not be length-

Make sure that the power plug is

not squashed or damaged by the

back of the appliance. A squashed

or damaged power plug may over-

heat and cause a fire.

Make sure that you can come to

the mains plug of the appliance.

Do not pull the mains cable.

If the power plug socket is loose,

do not insert the power plug. There

is a risk of electric shock or fire.

You must not operate the appli-

ance without the lamp cover (if

foreseen) of interior lighting.

• 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

abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli-

ance to direct sunlight.

• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this ap-

pliance are special purpose lamps se-

lected for household appliances use

only. They are not suitable for house-

hold room illumination.

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid

in the appliance, because they may ex-

• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-

ommendations should be strictly ad-

hered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

1.4 Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the ap-

pliance and disconnect the mains plug

from the mains socket.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal

• Regularly examine the drain in the re-

frigerator for defrosted water. If neces-

sary, clean the drain. If the drain is

blocked, water will collect in the bottom

For electrical connection carefully

follow the instructions given in

specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if

there are damages on it. Do not con-

nect the appliance if it is damaged. Re-

port possible damages immediately to

the place you bought it. In that case re-

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours

before connecting the appliance to al-

low the oil to flow back in the compres-

• Adequate air circulation should be

around the appliance, lacking this leads

to overheating. To achieve sufficient

ventilation follow the instructions rele-

vant 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

• The appliance must not be located

close to radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is acces-

sible after the installation of the appli-

• Connect to potable water supply only (If

a water connection is foreseen).

• Any electrical work required to do the

servicing of the appliance should be

carried out by a qualified electrician or

• This product must be serviced by an

authorized Service Centre, and only

genuine spare parts must be used.

1.7 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 appli-

ance shall be disposed according

to the applicable regulations to

ENGLISH 17obtain 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 sym-

Rating plate (inside)

Temperature regulator

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Turn the Temperature setting regulator

clockwise to a medium setting.

To turn off the appliance, turn the Tem-

perature regulator to the "O" position.

3.3 Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regula-

18 www.electrolux.comTo operate the appliance, proceed as fol-

• turn the Temperature regulator toward

lower settings to obtain the minimum

• turn the Temperature regulator toward

higher settings to obtain the maximum

A medium setting is generally the

However, the exact setting should be

chosen keeping in mind that the tempera-

ture inside the appliance depends on:

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

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 tem-

perature to allow automatic de-

frosting and therefore reduced en-

4.1 Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first

time, wash the interior and all internal ac-

cessories with lukewarm water and some

neutral soap so as to remove the typical

smell of a brand-new product, then dry

Do not use detergents or abrasive

powders, as these will damage

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped

with a series of runners so that the

shelves can be positioned as desired.

Do not move the glass shelf

above the vegetable drawer and

the bottle shelf to ensure correct

ENGLISH 195.2 Humidity control

The glass shelf incorporates a device with

slits (adjustable by means of a sliding lev-

er), which makes it possible to regulate

the temperature in the vegetable draw-

When the ventilation slots are closed:

the natural moisture content of the food in

the fruit and vegetable compartments is

preserved for longer.

When the ventilation slots are opened:

more air circulation results in a lower air

moisture content in the fruit and vegetable

5.3 Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of

various sizes, the door shelves can be

placed at different heights.

To make these adjustments proceed as

follow: gradually pull the shelf in the direc-

tion of the arrows until it comes free, then

reposition as required.

6. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

6.1 Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a

bubbling sound when the refrigerant is

pumped through the coils or tubing.

• When the compressor is on, the refrig-

erant is being pumped around and you

will hear a whirring sound and a pulsat-

ing noise from the compressor. This is

• The thermic dilatation might cause a

sudden cracking noise. It is natural, not

dangerous physical phenomenon. This

• When the compressor switches on or

switches off, you will hear a faint "click"

of the temperature regulator. This is

6.2 Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or

leave it open longer than absolutely

• If the ambient temperature is high and

the Temperature Regulator is set to low

temperature and the appliance is fully

loaded, the compressor may run con-

tinuously, causing frost or ice on the

evaporator. If this happens, set the

Temperature Regulator toward warmer

settings to allow automatic defrosting

and so a saving in electricity consump-

www.electrolux.com6.3 Hints for fresh food

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

• position food so that air can circulate

6.4 Hints for refrigeration

Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags

and place on the glass shelf above the

For safety, store in this way only one or

two days at the most.

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these

should be covered and may be placed on

Fruit and vegetables: these should be

thoroughly cleaned and placed in the spe-

cial drawer(s) provided.

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 re-

7. CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION!

Unplug the appliance before car-

rying out any maintenance opera-

This appliance contains hydrocar-

bons in its cooling unit; mainte-

nance and recharging must there-

fore only be carried out by author-

7.1 Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regular-

• clean the inside and accessories with

lukewarm water and some neutral

• regularly check the door seals and wipe

clean to ensure they are clean and free

• rinse and dry thoroughly.

Do not pull, move or damage any

pipes and/or cables inside the

Never use detergents, abrasive

powders, highly perfumed clean-

ing products or wax polishes to

clean the interior as this will dam-

age the surface and leave a

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the

compressor at the back of the appliance

with a brush. This operation will improve

the performance of the appliance and

save electricity consumption.

Take care of not to damage the

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners

contain chemicals that can attack/dam-

age 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.

After cleaning, reconnect the equipment

to the mains supply.

7.2 Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the

evaporator of the refrigerator compart-

ENGLISH 21ment every time the motor compressor

stops, during normal use. The defrost wa-

ter drains out through a trough into a spe-

cial container at the back of the appli-

ance, over the motor compressor, where

It is important to periodically clean the de-

frost water drain hole in the middle of the

refrigerator compartment channel to pre-

vent the water overflowing and dripping

onto the food inside. Use the special

cleaner provided, which you will find al-

ready inserted into the drain hole.

7.3 Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long

periods, take the following precautions:

• disconnect the appliance from elec-

• defrost (if foreseen) and clean the appli-

ance and all accessories

• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent un-

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask some-

body to check it once in a while to pre-

vent the food inside from spoiling in case

Before troubleshooting, discon-

nect the mains plug from the

Only a qualified electrician or com-

petent person must do the trou-

bleshooting that is not in this man-

There are some sounds during

The appliance is switched

Switch on the appliance.

The mains plug is not con-

nected to the mains sock-

Connect the mains plug to

the mains socket correctly.

The appliance has no

power. There is no voltage

in the mains socket.

Connect a different electri-

cal appliance to the mains

Contact a qualified electri-

The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.

The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the

The temperature is not set

Set a higher temperature.

www.electrolux.comProblem Possible cause Solution

The door is not closed

Refer to "Closing the door".

opened too frequently.

Do not keep the door open

longer than necessary.

The product temperature

Let the product tempera-

ture decrease to room tem-

perature before storage.

The room temperature is

Decrease the room temper-

rear plate of the re-

During the automatic de-

frosting process, frost de-

frosts on the rear plate.

Water flows into the

The water outlet is clog-

Clean the water outlet.

Products prevent that wa-

ter flows into the water

Make sure that products do

not touch the rear plate.

The melting water outlet

does not flow in the evap-

orative tray above the

Attach the melting water

outlet to the evaporative

the appliance is too

The temperature regulator

is not set correctly.

Set a higher temperature.

the appliance is too

The temperature regulator

is not set correctly.

Set a lower temperature.

8.1 Replacing the lamp

Disconnect the appliance.

Push the movable part to unhook the

Remove the lamp cover (2).

Replace the lamp with one of the

same power and specifically designed

for domestic appliances only.

Install the lamp cover.

Connect the appliance.

Open the door. Make sure that the

If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to

door gaskets. Contact the Service

Center. ENGLISH 239. INSTALLATION WARNING!Read the "Safety Information"carefully for your safety and cor-rect operation of the appliancebefore installing the appliance.9.1 PositioningThis appliance can be installed in a dry,well ventilated indoor, also in a garage orcellar, but for optimum performance installthis appliance at a location where the am-bient temperature corresponds to the cli-mate class indicated on the rating plate ofthe appliance: Cli-

mate classAmbient temperatureSN +10°C to + 32°CN +16°C to + 32°CST +16°C to + 38°CT +16°C to + 43°C9.2 Electrical connectionBefore plugging in, ensure that the volt-age and frequency shown on the ratingplate correspond to your domestic powersupply.The appliance must be earthed. The pow-er supply cable plug is provided with acontact for this purpose. If the domesticpower supply socket is not earthed, con-nect the appliance to a separate earth incompliance with current regulations, con-sulting a qualified electrician.The manufacturer declines all responsibili-ty if the above safety precautions are notobserved.This appliance complies with the E.E.C.Directives. 10. NOISES There are some sounds during normalrunning (compressor, refrigerant circula-tion). BRRR!

. Put the packaging in applicablecontainers to recycle it.Help protect the environment and humanhealth and to recycle waste of electricaland electronic appliances. Do not disposeappliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return theproduct to your local recycling facility orcontact your municipal office. 26 www.electrolux.comSOMMAIRE

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