ERN 23500 - Fridge ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ERN 23500 ELECTROLUX

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ERN 16300 ERN 23500

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Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance

Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance.

Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance

Safety Instructions

This information has been provided in the interests of your safety. Please read it before installing or using the appliance. Please retain the instruction book for future reference. If owner ship is transferred, please leave the user manual for the new owner.

Domestic Use

• The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.
• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer.
• This appliance is heavy. The edges and projecting parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful when moving the cabinet and always use gloves.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. Make sure that the cable is not trapped underneath the appliance, nor touches the motor.
• Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particularly when the appliance is being pulled out of its niche. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance.
• Do not keep carbonated drinks or bottles in the freezer compartment. The glass bottles may break.
• Ice lollies can cause 'frost/freezer burns' if consumed straight from the freezer.
• It is dangerous to try and alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.

Child 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 instruction 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.

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. Avoid damaging the cooling unit. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities.

Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside.

Disposal

Appliance Packaging Information

• The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable.

  PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material
  PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free)
  POM< polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips.

All materials are environmentally sound!

Disposal of old appliances

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable 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 city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Contents

Safety Instructions 11

Disposal 12

Use and Control Before Use / Starting the appliance / Temperatur control 12

Internal parts / Hints 13

Maintenance Defrosting / Cleaning / Changing the light bulb 14

Something not Working / Customer Service and Spare Parts / Technical Specifications .....15

Door reversal 16

Installation Positioning ....16

Electrical connection 13

Building-in 17

Use and Control

Before Use

i Wait two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

- 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.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

- Remove safety elements used for transportation.

Starting the appliance

- Insert the plug into the wall socket and turn the thermostat knob clockwise beyond position «O» (OFF).

- The thermostat control situated inside the fridge compartment regulates the temperature of the appliance.

- Turn the thermostat control to the required setting.

Temperature Control

- The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior temperature:

- Ambient temperature

• Quantity and temperature of the food stored;

- Frequency with which the door is opened and how long it is left open

• the location of the appliance.

- The temperature inside the appliance is automatically adjusted.

- Setting „1“ = hightest temperature, warmest setting

- Setting „6“ = lowest temperature, coldest setting.

- Setting , “ = Off

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

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Internal Parts

Storage shelves

• The shelves can be removed for cleaning.
• To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the shelves can be placed at different heights.
• To remove the internal shelf pull forward until it can be tipped up or down and removed.
• Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.

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- For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie over the rear ones.

The glass shelf above the vegetable drawers and the bottle shelf should always remain in position, to ensure correct air circulation.

Door shelves

• To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the central door shelf can be adjusted in height.
• Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

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- For more thorough cleaning, the top and bottom door sheves can be removed by pulling them in the direction of the arrows, then refitting them in position.

Hints

Saving Energy

• Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is placed. See the section "Installation". When installed correctly the cabinet will consume less energy.
• Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
• If the ambient temperature is high, the thermostat knob is on the coldest setting (higher numbers) and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice to form on the evaporator. If this happens, turn the knob to a warmer setting (lower numbers) to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
• Do not place warm foods inside the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool first.
• Keep the heat emitting condenser, the metall grille on the rear wall of your appliance, always clean.

Hints for refrigeration

- Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator and do cover or wrap up the food, particularly if it has a strong smell.

To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some useful hints:

- Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry): wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad compartment, this being the coldest spot in the refrigerator.

Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most.

• Cooked food, cold cuts, jelly, etc.: these should be well covered and can be stored on any of the glass shelves.
• Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom drawer/s.
• Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to keep out as much air as possible.
• Milk bottles: these should have a top and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

Warning

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians.

Defrosting

- Defrosting the refrigerator compartment is automatic. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a container at the back of the appliance, above the motor compressor, where it evaporates.

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- It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole.

Cleaning

Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may get damaged.

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.

Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

To guarantee a safe operation of the fridge, once a year remove the ventilation grill at the base and clean the air channels with a vacuum cleaner.

When the appliance is not in use

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. Empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

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:

1. unscrew the light cover securing screws.
2. unhook the moving part by pressing it as shown in the figure.
3. Replace the bulb by other with another with the same characteristics.

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Problems may be due to causes which can easily be solved before calling the Technical Service. Please follow these instructions:

SYMPTOM SOLUTION
Door does not close	Level properly the appliances if it is not well levelled.Weight surpasses the storage limit of the door shelf so spread weight more evenly or take some products out.The appliance is not properly installed. Please look in the “Building-in” section.
It is too warm inside the refrigerator	Set a lower temperature.Distribute the food products to allow cold air to circulate around them.Make sure that the door is completely closed and that the insulating strip is complete and clean.The temperature where the cabinet is placed is above normal room temperature.
It is too cold inside the refrigerator.	Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily.
The compressor works continuously.	Turn the thermostat knob to a lower number.The temperature where the cabinet is placed is above normal room temperature.Check that the ventilation is sufficient and that the ventilation openings are unobstructed.The cause could be the introduction of large quantities of food and/or frequent opening/closing of the door.
There is water inside/outside the refrigerator.	Sometimes is normal. During automatic defrosting frost thaws on the cooling plate.
Water comes out on the floor.	Place the drain hose at the back of the cabinet above the drain bowl.
Noises	Sometimes this is normal. Temperature control may cause clicking sounds when the system is connected or disconnected.The injected cooling gas may produce a gurgling sound while passing through the tubes.The motor may cause a humming noise and/or slight bumping.The insulation material used has a tendency to slightly increase noise levels, how ever it allows for much better insulation and a lower energy consumption.

Customer service and spare parts

If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department and consult the Guarantee card.

Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs.

For this reason always provide the following appliance information:

• Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
• Serial Number (S-No.)

This information can be found on the rating plate inside the cabenit on the left hand wall. We recommend that you enter this information here, so that it is handy if needed.

Technical specifications

The technical data is indicated in the rating plate on the left side inside the appliance.

The appliance's door has been locked in position for transport by means of pins on both sides. According to the door opening direction, remove relevant pins at the top and at the bottom.

A B

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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 hairdrier.

Installation

Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.

• During normal operation, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance heat up considerably. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. See installation instructions.
• Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

Positioning

• Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good condition and free of any transport damage.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or gas cookers.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
• For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

- It is necessary that the niche is provided with a conduct of venti-lation having the following dimensions:

Depth 50 mm

Width 540 mm

The climate classification can be found on the rating plate, which is located inside the cabinet on the left hand wall.

The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification:

Climate classification	for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32°C
N	+16 to +32°C
ST	+18 to +38°C
T	+18 to +43°C

50 mm min. 200 cm² min. 200 cm² D526

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the serial number plate correspond to your domestic power supply.

Voltage can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage.

For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized auto-transformer must be used.

Important

The appliance must be earthed.

The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose.

If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a specialist technician.

The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.

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

- 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference suppression.

- 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.

Attention!

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

Building-in

Dimensions of the recess

ERN 16300 ERN 23500

Height of housing 880 1225 mm

Depth of housing 550 550 mm

Width of housing 560 560 mm

540 50 3 2 1 PRO

It is necessary that the niche is provided with a conduct of ventilation having the following dimensions:

Depth 50 mm

Width 540 mm

D022 1 2

1. Fit the appliance in the niche by making sure that it stands against the interior surface of the unit on the side where the door hinges of the appliances are fitted. Insert the appliance until the upper strip butts up against the unit (1) and make sure that the lower hinge is in line with the surface of the unit (2).

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1. Apply joint the sealing strip as shown in figure.

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1. Open the door and push the appliance against the side of the kitchen unit opposite to that of appliance hinges. Fasten the appliance with 4 screws (I) provided in the kit included with the appliance.

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1. Place guide on the inside part of the furniture door, up and down as shown in the figure and mark the position of external holes. After having drilled holes, fix the guide with the screws supplied.

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1. Snap vent grille (B) and hinge cover (E) into position.

Apply covers (C-D) on joint cover lugs and into hinge holes.

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1. Fix cover (Hc) on guide (Ha) until it clips into place.

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1. Separate parts Ha, Hb, Hc, Hd as shown in the figure.

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1. Open the appliance door and the furniture door at 90°. Insert the small square (Hb) into guide (Ha). Put together the appliance door and the furniture door and mark the holes as indicated in the figure.

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1. Remove the brackets and mark a distance of 8 mm from the outer edge of the door where the nail must be fitted (K).

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1. Place the small square on the guide again and fix it with the screws supplied. Should the lining up of the furniture door be necessary, use the clearance of slots. At the end of operations, it is necessary to check if the door of the furniture closes properly.

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1. Fix cover (Hd) on the small square (Hb) until it clips into place.

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Technical diagram showing two views of a door frame installation with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

Technical diagram showing labeled components (A, B, C, D, E) of a mechanical or electrical assembly with detail views.

Ha Hb Hc Hd PR266

8mm K Ha PR167

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Diagram showing a hand holding scissors inside a container with a circular arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

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Diagram of a refrigerator interior with an open refrigerator and a magnified inset showing airflow or ventilation (no text or symbols)

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Technical diagram showing labeled components (A, B, C, D, E) of a mechanical or electrical assembly with arrows indicating movement or assembly.

Ha Hb Hc Hd PR266

8mm Ha Hb PR167

8mm K Ha PR167

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Diagram of a door with two upward-pointing arrows indicating movement or force (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing a hand holding scissors inside a circular frame, with arrows indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

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- 73/23 CEE 19/02/73 (Basse Tension) et modifications successives;

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Technical diagram showing labeled components (A, B, C, D, E) of a mechanical or electrical assembly with detail views.

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8mm Ha Hb PR167

8mm K Ha PR167

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with rotational arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

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Diagram showing two upward-pointing arrows inside a container-like structure (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing a hand holding a tool inside a circular arrow, with no visible text or symbols

Illustration of a hand using a screwdriver to apply a cylindrical component to a surface, with arrows indicating direction (no text or symbols)

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Diagram showing a pipe inserted into a storage cabinet with a magnified inset highlighting the flow direction (no text or symbols present)

Ha Hb Hc Hd PR266

8mm K Ha PR167

8mm Ha Hb PR167