ERT 17004 W8 - Fridge ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ERT 17004 W8 ELECTROLUX

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CONTENTS Safety information 12

Helpful hints and tips 15

Care and cleaning 16

Environmental concerns 20

Subject to change without notice

SAFETY INFORMATION 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 acci-

dents, it is important to ensure that all peo-

ple using the appliance are thoroughly famil-

iar 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 informed on appliance

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, un-

less they have been given supervision or

instruction concerning use of the appli-

ance 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 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 pre-

vent 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 hav-

ing a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid,

be sure to make that spring lock unusa-

ble before you discard the old appliance.

This will prevent it from becoming a

death trap for a child.

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

nevertheless 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

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications

or modify this product in any way. Any

12 electroluxdamage 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.

used in this appliance are

special purpose lamps selected for house-

hold appliances use only. They are not

suitable for household room illumination.

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in

the appliance, because they may explode.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-

ommendations should be strictly adhered

to. Refer to relevant instructions.

• Before maintenance, switch off the appli-

ance and disconnect the mains plug from

• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-

• 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 overheating. To achieve sufficient ven-

tilation follow the instructions relevant to

• Wherever possible the back of the prod-

uct should be against a wall to avoid

touching or catching warm parts (com-

pressor, condenser) to prevent possible

• 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.

• Any electrical work required to do the serv-

icing of the appliance should be carried

out by a qualified electrician or compe-

• This product must be serviced by an au-

thorized Service Centre, and only genu-

ine spare parts must be used.

5) If the lamp cover is foreseen

6) If the lamp is foreseen

7) If a water connection is foreseen

electrolux 13Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses

which could damage the ozone layer,

in either its refrigerant circuit or insula-

tion materials. The appliance shall not

be discarded together with the urban re-

fuse and rubbish. The insulation foam

contains flammable gases: the appli-

ance shall be disposed according to

the applicable regulations to obtain

from your local authorities. Avoid dam-

aging the cooling unit, especially at the

rear near the heat exchanger. The ma-

terials used on this appliance marked

OPERATION Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise

to a medium setting.

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 chos-

en keeping in mind that the temperature in-

side 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 accesso-

ries 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-

DAILY USE Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped

with a series of runners so that the shelves

can be positioned as desired.

14 electroluxPositioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of vari-

ous sizes, the door shelves can be placed

at different heights.

To make these adjustments proceed as fol-

gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the

arrows until it comes free, then reposition

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 refriger-

ant 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.

Hints 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

temperature and the appliance is fully loa-

ded, the compressor may run continuous-

ly, causing frost or ice on the evaporator.

If this happens, set the Temperature Reg-

ulator 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 free-

Hints for refrigeration

Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags

and place on the glass shelf above the veg-

For safety, store in this way only one or two

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these

should be covered and may be placed on

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

electrolux 15aluminium 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.

CARE AND CLEANING 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.

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 op-

eration will improve the performance of the

appliance 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 contain-

er at the back of the appliance, over the mo-

tor compressor, where it evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the de-

frost water drain hole in the middle of the re-

frigerator compartment channel to prevent

the water overflowing and dripping onto the

food inside. Use the special cleaner provi-

ded, which you will find already inserted in-

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long pe-

riods, take the following precautions:

1. disconnect the appliance from electricity

3. defrost and clean the appliance and all

4. leave the door/doors open to prevent un-

Important! 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.

16 electroluxWHAT TO DO IF…

Warning! Before troubleshooting,

disconnect the mains plug from the

Only a qualified electrician or compe-

tent person must do the troubleshoot-

ing 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 oper-

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 be-

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

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 the compressor.

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".

electrolux 17Problem Possible cause Solution

The product temperature is too

Let the product temperature de-

crease to room temperature be-

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.

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 and specifically de-

signed for household appliances. (the

maximum power is shown on the lamp

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.

INSTALLATION Read the "Safety Information" carefully

for your safety and correct operation of

the appliance before installing the

This appliance can be installed in a dry, well

ventilated indoor (garage or cellar) also, but

for optimum performance install this appli-

ance at a location where the ambient tem-

perature corresponds to the climate class in-

dicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

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

When placing the appliance ensure that it

stands level. This can be achieved by two

adjustable feet at the bottom in front (2). If

18 electroluxnecessary adjust the feet by removing the

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 appliance should not be positioned be-

low overhanging wall units. Accurate level-

ling is ensured 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 re-

Warning! It must be possible to

disconnect the appliance from the

mains power supply; the plug must

therefore be easily accessible after

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

To change the opening direction of the

door, do these steps:

1. Remove the plug from the power socket.

2. Tilt back the appliance carefully so that

the compressor cannot touch the floor.

3. Unscrew both adjustable feet.

4. Unscrew the screws of the door bot-

5. Take off the appliance door by pulling it

electrolux 196. Unscrew the top door hinge pin of the

appliance then screw it back on the oth-

7. Fit the appliance door on the upper

8. Remove the lower hinge. Put over the

pin in the direction of the arrow.

9. Unscrew and install the screw on the op-

10. Install the lower hinge on the opposite

side leaving the position of the door un-

11. Screw in the one screw in the place set

free on the other side as well as the ad-

justable feet (2 pieces).

Remove and install the handle

13. Reposition, level the appliance, wait for

at least four hours and then connect it

to the power socket.

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

The 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

20 electroluxproduct 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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