Electrolux EK260BLWE A, EK260BLBR A, EK260BLSW A, EK260BRBR A, EK260BRSW A, EK260BRWE A, EK320BLWE A, EK320BRWE A User manual

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Description of the appliance
EK260B
EK320B
1Operating and control elements
2 Butter and cheese compartment
3 Adjustable door rack
4 Freezer compar tment
5 Sectioned shelf
6 Adjustable shelf
7 Bottle grid
8 Vegetable drawer
9 Type plate (next to the drawer on the
interior container)
Content
Description of the appliance ...................................................50
Disposal notes ........................................................................ 50
Safety instructions and warnings ...........................................51
Range of appliance use ..........................................................51
Climate rating .........................................................................52
Setting up ...............................................................................52
Electrical connection .............................................................. 52
Saving energy ........................................................................52
Operating and control elements ............................................. 53
Switching the appliance on and o ........................................53
Setting the temperature ..........................................................53
Door open alarm .....................................................................54
Temperature alarm .................................................................54
Power failure display ..............................................................54
Child lock ................................................................................ 54
Equipment ..............................................................................55
Interior light ............................................................................. 55
Cooling ...................................................................................56
ActionCool .............................................................................. 56
Freezing..................................................................................56
ActionFreeze ..........................................................................56
Notes on freezing ...................................................................56
Defrosting ............................................................................... 57
Cleaning .................................................................................58
Malfunctions ........................................................................... 58
Shutting your appliance down ................................................ 58
Supplied accessories .............................................................59
Changing over door hinges ....................................................60
Appliance dimensions ............................................................62
Installation dimensions ........................................................... 63
Appliance venting ................................................................... 63
Decor panel dimensions ........................................................64
Assembling decor panels .......................................................64
Installing the appliance ...........................................................64
Disposal notes
The appliance contains reusable materials and should
be disposed of properly - not simply with unsorted
household refuse. Appliances which are no longer
needed must be disposed of in a professional and
appropriate way, in accordance with the current local
regulations and laws.
When disposing of the appliance, ensure that the refrigerant circuit
is not damaged to prevent uncontrolled escape of the refrigerant
it contains (data on type plate) and oil.
Disable the appliance.
Pull out the mains plug.
Cut through the connection cable.
WARNING
Danger of suffocation due to packing material
and plastic film!
Do not allow children to play with packaging
material.
Take the packaging material to an official collec-
tion point.
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Range of appliance use
The appliance is suitable solely for cooling food
in a domestic environment or similar.
This includes, for example, use
- in staff kitchenettes, bed and breakfast establish-
ments,
- by guests in cottages, hotels, motels and other
forms of accommodation,
- in catering and similar services in the wholesale
trade.
Use the appliance solely as is customary within a domestic en-
vironment. All other types of use are inadmissible.
The appliance is not suitable for storing and cooling medicines,
blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar substances and
products covered by the 2007/47/EC Medical Devices Directive.
Any misuse of the appliance may result in damage to or spoilage
of stored goods.
Furthermore, the appliance is not suitable for operation in poten-
tially explosive atmospheres.
Safety instructions and warnings
To prevent injury or damage to the unit, the ap-
pliance should be unpacked and set up by two
people.
In the event that the appliance is damaged on
delivery, contact the supplier immediately before
connecting to the mains.
To guarantee safe operation, ensure that the ap-
pliance is set up and connected as described in
these operating instructions.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains if any
fault occurs. Pull out the plug, switch off or remove
the fuse.
When disconnecting the appliance, pull on the
plug, not on the cable.
Any repairs and work on the appliance should
only be carried out by the customer service
department, as unauthorised work could prove
highly dangerous for the user. The same applies
to changing the mains power cable.
Do not allow naked flames or ignition sources
to enter the appliance. When transporting and
cleaning the appliance, ensure that the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged. In the event of damage,
make sure that there are no ignition sources
nearby and keep the room well ventilated.
Do not stand on the plinth, drawers or doors or
use them to support anything else.
This appliance can be used by children of 8 years
old and over, and also by persons with restricted
physical, sensory or mental capacity or lack of
experience and knowledge, if they are supervised
or have been instructed on safe use of the appli-
ance and understand the resulting risks. Children
must not be allowed to play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be
carried out by children without supervision.
Avoid prolonged skin contact with cold surfaces
or chilled/frozen food. This could cause pain,
numbness and frostbite. In the case of prolonged
skin contact, protective measures should be
taken, e.g. gloves should be worn.
Do not eat ice cream, particulary ice lollies or ice
cubes, immediately after taking them from the
freezer compartment as there is a risk of "burn-
ing" because of the very cold temperatures.
Do not consume food which has been stored for
too long, as it could cause food poisoning.
Do not store explosives or sprays using com-
bustible propellants such as butane, propane,
pentane, etc. in the appliance. Electrical com-
ponents might cause leaking gas to ignite. You
may identify such sprays by the printed contents
or a flame symbol.
Do not use electrical appliances inside the ap-
pliance.
The LED light strip illuminates the interior of the
appliance. It is not suitable for lighting a room.
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Climate rating
The climate rating indicates the room
temperature at which the appliance may
be operated in order to achieve full refrig-
eration performance.
The climate rating is indicated on the
type plate.
The position of the type plate is shown in the section entitled
Description of the appliance.
Climate rating Room temperature
SN-T +10°C to +43°C
Do not operate the appliance outside the
specified room temperature range.
Removing the transportation
safety component
Setting up
Standard EN 378 specifies that the room in which you install
your appliance must have a volume of 1 m
3
per 8 g of R 600a
refrigerant used in the appliance, so as to avoid the formation of
inflammable gas/air mixtures in the room where the appliance
is located in the event of a leak in the refrigerant circuit. The
quantity of refrigerant used in your appliance is indicated on the
type plate on the inside of the appliance.
Only use the appliance when it is installed.
Do not cover ventilation openings
or grille.
Saving energy
- Always ensure good ventilation. Do not cover ventilation open-
ings or grille.
- Do not place the appliance in areas of direct sunlight or next to
a cooker, radiator or similar object.
- The energy consumption depends on the installation conditions,
e.g. the ambient temperature.
- Keep the time the appliance is open to a minimum.
- Store food logically.
- First cool warm food to room temperature before storing it.
- Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator.
Freezer compartment
- Ensure that all food is well packed and covered for storage. This
will prevent frost from forming.
- If there is a thick layer of frost in the appliance: defrost the ap-
pliance.
Electrical connection
Only operate the appliance with alternating current (AC).
The permissible voltage and frequency are indicated on the type
plate. The position of the type plate is shown in the section entitled
Description of the appliance.
The socket must be properly earthed and protected by a fuse.
The tripping current of the fuse must be between 10 A and 16 A.
The socket must not be situated behind the appli-
ance and must be easily accessible.
Do not connect the appliance using an exten-
sion cable or extension socket.
Do not use stand-alone inverters (conversion
of direct current to alternating current/three-
phase current) or energy-saving plugs. Risk
of damage to the electronic control system!
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Switching the appliance on and o
Switching the appliance on
Press the On/Off button bl.
The refrigerator temperature display shows the current interior
temperature.
The freezer temperature display shows two dashes.
The current temperature value in the freezer is only displayed
once the interior temperature reaches 0°C.
Note
The refrigerator can be switched off (freezer remains switched on).
Switching the refrigerator compartment o
Press the On/Off button 3 for approx. 3 seconds.
Switching the appliance o
Press the On/Off button bl for approx. 3 seconds.
Symbols in the display
Setup mode is activated (activating the child lock)
Child lock is activated
ActionCool on symbol
Fan ON symbol
Demo mode is activated
Alarm (symbol flashes if the temperature inside the appli-
ance is too high)
Power failure symbol
ActionFreeze is on
Operating and control elements
The electronic control panel features the "touch capacitance technology".
Any function can be activated by touching the corresponding icon.
1Temperature display (refrigerator compartment)
2 Temperature setting buttons (refrigerator compartment)
3 On/Off button (refrigerator compartment)
4 Action Cool button (the Action Cool button switches the
refrigerator compartment to maximum cooling)
5 Fan button
6 Temperature display (freezer compartment)
7 Temperature setting buttons (freezer compartment)
8 ActionFreeze button
9 Mute alarm (refrigerator and freezer)
bl On/Off button (refrigerator and freezer)
Setting the temperature
The temperature of the refrigerator and freezer compartment can
be set separately.
Setting the refrigerator temperature
Press buttons 2.
Setting the freezer temperature
Press buttons 7.
- When pressing one of the buttons for the first time, the display
will start to flash.
- Pressing this button again enables you to change the tempera-
ture setting.
Use button
to reduce the temperature = colder.
Use button to increase the temperature = warmer.
- The electronic control system will switch over automatically
about 5 seconds after the last time you pressed the button, and
the actual temperature will be displayed.
If F0 to F9 appears in the display, the appliance has a fault. In this
case, contact the customer service department.
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Child lock
The child lock is designed to protect the appliance from being
switched off accidentally.
Activating the child lock
Press for 5 seconds. Display =
Display =
Display =
Display =
The child lock is activated.
Deactivating the child lock
Press for 5 seconds. Display =
Display =
Display =
Display =
The child lock is deactivated.
Power failure display
If appears in the display, the freezer temperature has risen
too high due to a power failure.
The temperature display shows the maximum (warmest) tem-
perature in the freezer during the mains failure.
Press the alarm button 9 to cancel the display.
Check the quality of the food.
Dispose of spoiled goods.
Do not refreeze thawed food.
If food can still be used, it should be consumed immediately or
used to prepare a meal.
Door open alarm
If the door is left open for more than 60 seconds, the audible
warning signal will sound.
If the door must be opened for a lengthy period to place items
into the appliance, cancel the audible warning signal by press-
ing the alarm button
9.
The alarm switches back to standby when the door is shut.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature in the freezer compartment rises too high (is too
warm), the audible warning signal will sound, and the
symbol
and the temperature display will flash.
This can be caused by:
- the freezer door being left open for a long time, allowing warm
ambient air to enter;
- a long power failure;
- a fault in the appliance.
Cancel the audible warning signal by pressing the alarm but-
ton
9.
The temperature display will stop flashing and the
symbol will
go out as soon as it is cold enough inside the appliance.
If the alarm status remains, contact the customer service depart-
ment.
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Equipment
You can re-arrange the storage
shelves as required.
Lift the glass shelf, align the recess
over the support and replace the
shelf in a higher or lower position.
Sectioned shelf
If you need to make space for
tall containers, simply slide
the front half of the sectioned
glass shelf carefully under-
neath the back half.
Repositioning the door racks
Lift door rack vertically, lift out to the front and
re-insert at a different height, following these
steps in the reverse order.
Adjusting the insertion
height of the sectioned
shelf
Remove the supporting strips
and place on the supports
above or below the previous
position.
Removing the drawer
Pull the drawer out as far as it will
go, lift slightly at the back and
remove.
Inserting the drawer
Extend the pull-out rails as far as
they will go.
Place the drawer on the rails and
slide it right in.
Bottle grid
Interior light
The interior light will always switch on when one of the appliance
doors is opened.
The light intensity of the LED light cor-
responds to laser class 1/1M.
Important
The light cover may only be removed by
customer service staff.
If the cover is removed, do not look di-
rectly at the light through optical lenses
from close distance. This can damage
your eyes.
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Cooling with fan
With the fan function switched on, a uniform temperature distribu-
tion will be attained in the refrigerator compartment.
This is recommended:
- in high room temperatures (approx. 33°C or higher),
- if the air humidity is high (e.g. during the summer).
Switching on
Press the fan button 5 - the
symbol lights up.
Switching o
Press the fan button 5 - the symbol goes dark.
ActionCool
By activating the ActionCool function, the temperature in the
refrigerator compartment will drop to its lowest value. It is recom-
mended if large quantities of food are to be cooled rapidly.
Switching on
Press the ActionCool button 4.
The
symbol appears in the display.
Note
The ActionCool function switches off automatically after about
6 hours, but can be switched off earlier.
Switching o
Press the ActionCool button. The symbol goes dark.
Cooling
Storage example
1 butter, cheese
2 eggs, cans, tubes
3 bottles
4 frozen food, ice cubes
5 baked goods, pre-cooked meals,
drinks
6 meat, sausage products, dairy prod-
ucts
7 salad, fruit, vegetables, fresh herbs
Note
Food which gives off or absorbs odours
and flavours as well as liquids should
always be stored covered or in closed
containers.
High-percentage alcohols should be
tightly sealed and stored upright.
Freezing
The maximum amount of food
(in kg) which can be frozen in
24 hours is shown on the type
plate ("Freezing capacity").
The position of the type plate
is shown in the section enti-
tled Description of the ap-
pliance.
CAUTION
Do not freeze bottles and cans of drinks. They
can burst during the freezing process.
ActionFreeze
By activating the ActionFreeze function, the temperature in the
freezer compartment will drop to the lowest attainable value. Thus
food can be rapidly frozen to the core and the quality is preserved.
Press the ActionFreeze button
8.
The
symbol appears in the display.
For small amounts of frozen food, switch on ActionFreeze
6 hours beforehand, and for the maximum quantity 24 hours
beforehand.
Place the fresh food in the freezer.
Depending on the quantity of food placed in the freezer, the
appliance switches back to normal operating mode after 30 to
65 hours.
You should not switch on the ActionFreeze function:
- when placing frozen food in the freezer,
- when freezing up to approx. 2 kg fresh food daily.
Notes on freezing
Pack food which you are freezing yourself in quantities appro-
priate to your household. To ensure that the food freezes right
through, the following quantities should not be exceeded per
pack age: fruit, vegetables: up to 1 kg, meat: up to 2.5 kg.
Do not allow fresh food which is to be frozen to come into con-
tact with food already frozen. Always keep packs dry in order
to avoid them sticking together.
Always write the date and contents on the pack and do not
exceed the stated storage time for the food.
Only take out as much food as is immediately required for
thawing. Use food which has been thawed in prepared meals
as quickly as possible.
Frozen food can be thawed in the following ways:
- in a fan oven
- in a microwave oven
- at room temperature
- in the refrigerator
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Making ice cubes
Fill the ice cube tray with water.
Place the ice cube tray in the appliance
and leave it to freeze.
The ice cubes can be removed from
the tray by twisting or by holding upside
down for a short time under running water.
Defrosting
The refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically.
Freezer compartment
After a long period of operation, a layer of frost or ice can build up
on the walls of the freezer compartment. This increases energy
consumption.
Important!
Defrost the appliance as soon as the ice thickness is 5 mm.
Otherwise, the drawers cannot be opened and might become
damaged.
Pull out the plug or switch off the fuse!
Remove the drawers and glass shelves.
Wrap the frozen food in paper or blankets and store in a cool
place.
Leave the door of the appliance open while defrosting.
After a defrosting time of approx. 20 minutes, the layer of frost
or ice can be detached from the interior container by hand and
removed.
Mop up the remaining water with a cloth and clean the appliance.
Re-insert all parts in the appliance.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to the refrigerant circuit and
flammability hazard due to leaking refrigerant.
Do not use any mechanical devices or other
artificial aids for defrosting other than those
recommended by the manufactur er.
Cold-storage accumulators
In the event of a power failure, the
cold-storage accumulators delay the
temperature increase in the freezer
compartment.
To achieve the best results, place the
frozen accumulators on the frozen food
in the top drawer.
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Cleaning
Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance. Discon-
nect from the mains or switch off the fuse!
Clean the inside and equipment parts with lukewarm water and
a little detergent. Do not use chemical solvents or any cleaning
agents containing sand or acid.
Ensure that no cleaning water penetrates
into the electrical components or ventilation
grille.
Dry all parts well with a cloth.
Clean the drain hole in the refrigerator
compartment with a thin object, e.g.
cotton swab or the like.
Do not damage or remove the type plate
on the inside of the appliance. It is very
important for servicing purposes.
CAUTION
Risk of damage to the appliance components
and risk of injury due to hot steam.
Do not use steam cleaning equipment to clean
the appliance.
Malfunctions
F0, F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8 or F9 appears in the display.
The appliance has suffered a fault.
Contact the customer service department.
When inserting the mains plug, the refrigeration unit does
not switch on, but a value is shown in the temperature
display.
Demo mode is activated.
Contact the customer service department.
You may be able to rectify the following faults by checking
the possible causes yourself:
Appliance does not function:
Is the appliance switched on?
Is the plug correctly fitted in the mains socket?
Is the fuse intact?
Loud running noise:
Is the appliance set up firmly on the floor?
Does the appliance cause nearby items of furniture or objects
to vibrate? Please note that noises caused by the refrigerant
circuit cannot be avoided.
The temperature is not low enough:
Is the temperature setting correct (see "Setting the tempera-
ture")?
Does the separately installed thermometer show the correct
reading?
Is the ventilation system working properly?
Is the appliance set up too close to a heat source?
If none of the above causes apply
and you cannot rectify the fault
yourself, contact the nearest
customer service department
stating the type designation
1,
PNC number
2 and appliance
number
3 as indicated on the
type plate.
The position of the type plate is shown in the section entitled
Description of the appliance.
Shutting your appliance down
If your appliance is to be shut down for any length of time, switch
it off and disconnect the plug or switch off or unscrew the fuse.
Clean the appliance and leave the door open in order to prevent
unpleasant smells.
The appliance complies with the relevant safety regulations and
EC Directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.
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Supplied accessories
Cover profile (covers the gap between
the top of the appliance and the recess)
Covers
Installation on the left at the top for right-hand
hinged door.
Installation on the right at the top for left-hand
hinged door.
Cover
Installation on the left at the bottom for right-hand
hinged door.
Installation on the right at the bottom for left-hand
hinged door.
Cover for the top hinge bracket for right-
hand hinged door
Cover caps for the screws on the
decor frame
Plug for hinge bushing in the top of the door
Screws for securing the appliance
in the recess
Cover for the top hinge bracket for left-
hand hinged door
Door handle
Note
The accessory pack contains all necessary components for an
entire range of appliances. Parts may therefore be left over after
installation, depending on the appliance type.
2 pcs.
2 pcs.
2 pcs.
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Removing the freezer door
Important
The door must now be held secure by somebody.
1.
4.
2.
5.
Removing the refrigerator door
Important
The door must now be held secure by somebody.
2. Unscrew the middle hinge bracket.
Remove door.
1. Unscrew the bottom hinge bracket.
Remove door.
4. Transfer cover plates to the op-
posite side.
5. Unscrew the top hinge bracket.
3. Remove the pins from the middle
hinge bracket, screw in on the
opposite side and tighten.
Changing over door hinges
Door hinges should only be changed by a trained expert.
Changing the door hinges must be done by two people.
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3.
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9.
7.
10.
8.
11.
10. Transfer the bottom attach-
ment bracket to the opposite
side.
Note
Screw in the screws, push the bracket to the left as far as it will
go, then tighten the screws.
Note
Screw in the screws, push the bracket to the left as far as it will
go, then tighten the screws.
8. Remove the retaining bracket and
transfer to the opposite side.
7. Unscrew the top attachment
bracket.
11. Screw on the top hinge
bracket.
9. Screw on the top attachment
bracket.
This hinge bracket will later be
mounted at the bottom on the
left, as described in point 15.
This hinge bracket will later be
mounted at the top on the left,
as described in point 11.
6.
6. Remove the pins from each of the hinge brackets, transfer to
the other hinge bracket and tighten.
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12. Place the refrigerator door on the
hinge pin.
13. Insert the middle hinge bracket
in the door and screw onto the
appliance.
15. Insert the bottom hinge bracket
in the door and screw onto the
appliance.
15.
14.
14. Place the freezer door on the
hinge pin.
12.
13.
Appliance dimensions
Maximum door
opening angle
12 / 6 H = 1516 mm
H1 = 881 mm
14 / 6 H = 1770 mm
H1 = 1135 mm
View from above
Side view
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Installation dimensions
In this area, the power cord comes out of the appliance rear.
Free length of the power cord = 2000 mm
Choose the position of the socket considering these specifications.
The socket must not be situated behind the appli-
ance and must be easily accessible.
Important
In order to avoid any problems when installing the appliance and
to avoid damage to the appliance, the following conditions must
be complied with.
The kitchen unit must be aligned horizontally and
vertically.
Minimum wall thickness of the body of the unit = 16 mm.
12 / 6 H = 1524 mm
14 / 6 H = 1778 mm
Appliance venting
Important
The clear ventilation cross-
section must be at least
200 cm² from the lower ven-
tilation opening right to the
upper one.
Types of air outlet
1 Directly above the appliance
2 Above the top unit
3 From the front of the top unit with decor grille
Important
When using decor grilles, it must be taken into account
that the clear ventilation cross-section corresponds
to the sum of the individual openings in the grille.
A cut-out section of merely 200 cm² for installing the
ventilation grille is thus not sucient.
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2.
Decor panel dimensions
EK260B (12/6)
Height Width Thickness max.
Refrigerator 844 mm 535 mm 2 mm
Freezer 602 mm 535 mm 2 mm
EK320B (14/6)
Height Width Thickness max.
Refrigerator 1098 mm 535 mm 2 mm
Freezer 602 mm 535 mm 2 mm
Insert the plug in the
hinge bushing.
Fit the cover caps
on the screws.
Assembling decor panels
Unscrew decor frames 1.
Loosen decor frames
2 and
slide forwards.
Slide the decor panel
3be-
tween the frames and the
door.
Screw on the decor
frames
1with handle.
Slide all decor frames back
and screw tightly.
Installing the appliance
1.
Fit cover profile.
On appliances with
hinges on the right
On appliances with
hinges on the left
2.
Slide the appliance into the recess and
adjust the depth depending on the desired
appearance.
Route the mains cable towards the socket.
When sliding in the appliance, make sure
that the mains cable is not damaged.
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Installation is now complete.
5.
Fit the covers in the following order: 1, 2,
3, 4.
3.
Secure the appliance through
the hinges using two 4 x 17
screws per hinge.
4.
Undo the screws 1.
Slide bracket towards the unit wall.
Tighten the screws
1.
Screw in the screws
2 (4 x 17).
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