Aeg-Electrolux PWE3810-M User manual

Brand: Aeg-Electrolux

Model: PWE3810-M

Type: User manual

PWE3810-M

User Manual Refreshment Centre

2 Contents

Contents

Safety information 2

Appliance description 4

Main components 4

Rating plate 5

Technical specifications 6

Package content 6

Installation 7

Unit positioning 7

Unit connection 12

Usage 16

Maintenance and cleaning 17

Signals for users 23

What to do if... 24

Environment concerns 25

Safety information

Fundamental safety warnings

Warning The appliance must be earthed in compliance with legislation. Electrical and Water

connection must be carried out by qualified technicians following the instructions

Warning Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) away from children

Warning The appliance is not to be used by people (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

Warning In order for children not to play with the appliance, a close supervision is required

Warning Do not grasp the appliance when it is out of the cabinet. Do not rest recipients

containing liquids or inflammable or corrosive materials on top of the appliance

Warning Do not use the appliance when extracted, except for installation, maintenance and “What

to to do if...” sections. For any other operation make sure the appliance is inactive

Warning Water leakage will occur when the discharge tap is open

Instructions

Read these instructions carefully before using the appliance.

• Keep the instructions

• Failure to respect these instructions may result in injuries or in damages to the appliance

The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from failure to respect these instructions

Use original or manufacturer recommended accessories and spare parts only.

Safety information

Designated use

Warning This is a household appliance only

It is not intended to be used in:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops

• Offices and other working environments

• Farm houses

• By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type of environments

• Bed and breakfast type of environments

The appliance is designed and made to supply water and ice. Other uses are considered improper. This

appliance is not suitable for commercial use. The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving from

improper use of the appliance.

Electrical safety

Warning The appliance must be earthed in compliance with legislation. Electrical connection

must be carried out by qualified technicians following the instructions

Warning This is an electrical appliance, it is therefore important to respect the following safety

warnings:

• Never touch the plug with wet hands.

• Make sure the socket is freely accessible at all times, enabling the appliance to be unplugged when

necessary.

• If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair it. Turn it off using the power switch, unplug from

the main socket and contact your local Service Force Centre.

Check that the main power supply voltage corresponds to the value indicated on the rating plate on the

left side of the appliance. Connect the appliance to an efficiently earthed and correctly installed socket.

If the power socket does not match the plug on the appliance, have the socket replaced with a suitable

type by a qualified professional. Do not use multiple sockets or extensions.

During installation and Use

Warning Move the appliance carefully in order not to damage components of the refrigeration

circuit and to avoid gas leaks

Warning Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight

Warning When installing the appliance do not over bend hoses

After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged and that all

components are present.

Do not use the appliance if it is visibly damaged. Contact your local Service Force Centre.

• Installation must be carried out by qualified professional in compliance with legislation in force in

the country of installation.

• The packing elements (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc.) should be kept out of reach of children.

• Do not install the appliance in rooms where the temperature may raise up to 35°C or above.

4 Safety information

Surface treatment

Warning Before performing any washing operation, the appliance must be switched off and

unplugged from the power supply

Warning Do not use solvents or abrasive detergents.

A soft damp cloth will suffice

Environmental protection

Electrical appliances must not be disposed of as household waste. Appliances with this symbol are

covered by European Directive 2002/96/EC. All unused electric and electronic appliances must be

disposed of separately from household waste and taken to country-authorised special centres.

Appliance description

Refreshment Centre is a household appliance that refrigerates, purifies and carbonates the water from

the mains and makes ice shards.

Its two nozzles dispense:

• Ambient water

• Cold sparkling water

• Cold still water

• Ice shards

Main components

Refreshment Centre's main components

1 Stainless steel front frame

2 Water discharge nozzle

3 Water dispense nozzle

4 Control panel (icons and LEDs)

5 Ice dispensing nozzle

6 Drip tray

7 CO pressure reducer₂

Main components

8 Filter head

9 CO bottle₂

10Water pressure reducer

11Water discharge tap

12Water inlet

13Filter cartridge

14Rating plate

15Power switch

16Power supply socket

Rating plate

Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the machine yourself. Repair carried out by

inexperienced people could cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force

Centre. Always insist on genuine spare parts.

When contacting your local Service Force Centre, you will be asked to give the data and the feature

information of the Refreshment Centre, to be found in the rating plate on the left side of the appliance.

1 Rating plate

6 Technical specifications

Technical specifications

Power Supply Voltage 230-240 V

Frequency 50 Hz

Power consumption MAX 260 W

Cold still water dispense capacity 2lt @ 1 l/min.

Cold sparkling water dispense capacity 2lt @ 1 l/min.

Ice shards 200g / 2h

Dispense temperature < 13°C

Water mains pressure (water inlet) > 0.2 MPa (> 2 bar), < 0.6 MPa (< 6 bar)

CO pressure₂ > 0.25 MPa (> 2.5 bar), < 0.40 MPa (< 4 bar)

Filtration 0.5 micron

Filter capacity 2840 litres

Climatic class SN (> +10°C, < +32°C)

Dimensions W x D x H 594x578x378 mm

Weight 34 Kg

Refrigerant gas R134a – 62gr

Package content

After removing the packaging, make sure the product is complete and undamaged and that all

components are present.

Move it carefully avoiding shocks or downfalls that may damage the refrigeration circuit.

The package contains the following material:

• Refreshment Centre

• 2 sliding rails

• Spacers 2x1mm, 2x2mm, 2x3mm

• 2 support brackets

• Frontal spacer

• Water inlet hose

• Filter cartridge

• Plastic hose for water tank discharge

• Rechargeable CO bottle with adapting junction or disposable CO bottle₂ ₂

• CO pressure reducer₂

• Cleaning cartridge

• Neutral detergent

• Safety strip to fix CO bottle₂

• 8 4.5x16mm self threading screws for support brackets

• 4 M6x12 circular spacers

• 3 M4x12 screws for frontal spacer

• 2 M4x12 screws to fix the Refreshment Centre to sliding rails

Installation

Warning It is necessary to install the appliance properly. The power supply and water connection

data in the Technical Specifications chart must be observed

Unit positioning

• Check for minimum requirements

• Spacers installation

• Support brackets installation

• Sliding rails installation

• Positioning in the kitchen cabinet

• Frontal spacer installation

Unit connection

• Secure water discharge tap

• Pressure reducer first installation

• CO bottle first installation₂

• Water mains connection

• Filter cartridge first installation

• Electrical connection

Unit positioning

Warning The installation of the product should be made above the level of the water mains

Warning To ensure proper ventilation, leave a gap at the bottom of the cabinet (see

measurements in the drawing)

Warning The installation of the Refreshment Centre in direct conjunction with an oven might

cause performance reduction

Warning Safety cut-out devices must be fixed properly so that they cannot be removed without

tools

Check for minimum requirements

Verify the minimum measurements required for a

correct installation of the appliance.

8 Unit positioning

The Refreshment Centre must be installed in a cabinet

and the cabinet must be firmly fixed to the wall.

Leave room behind the appliance as described in these

instructions to avoid overheating.

Spacers installation

To ensure a smooth installation of the appliance, you need the same internal width as shown in the

picture below. Use the provided spacers to adjust internal width.

For their correct positioning, place the spacers directly in contact with both the shelf and the side of the

cabinet.

Support brackets installation

After positioning the spacers, place the two provided support brackets.

225 cm

q min

380 + 2 mm

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40 m

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Unit positioning

For a correct installation, take the single support

bracket and place it directly in contact with both the

shelf of the cabinet and the spacer if previously used.

Otherwise the bracket will be in direct contact with both

shelf and side of the cabinet.

After this first phase, align the support brackets to be flush with the front of the cabinet.

Use the upper holes to correctly mount the appliance at

the right height.

Warning Mount the screws perpendicularly to the cabinet in order to guarantee the correct

extraction of the sliding rails

A pilot hole is recommended for an easier assembly.

Extract the screws to continue the mounting.

Sliding rails installation

Position each rail on the side of the cabinet. Please note that there is a specific sliding rail for each side

of the cabinet.

Each sliding rail should be flush with the support brackets, with spacers when present and with the front

of the cabinet.

1 Spacer

2 Sliding rail

3 Support bracket

10 Unit positioning

Pull out the sliding rail until the cabinet underneath

becomes visible.

Fix the sliding rail, the support bracket and the spacer

with the provided self-threading screws 4.5x16.

When extracting the sliding rails, only one of the frontal holes will become visible. After mounting

the corresponding screw, move the rail again to see the second hole and mount the corresponding

screw.

Positioning in the kitchen cabinet

Pull the sliding rails completely out, and place the Refreshment Centre on them making sure that the

conical pivots match the holes on the base.

Fix the Refreshment Centre on the bottom side of the

sliding rails with the 2 provided M4x12 screws.

Push back the Refreshment Centre, until it is locked into position.

Check aesthetic alignment with the cabinet and use the provided circular spacers M6x12 for final

adjustment.

Frontal spacer installation

When included in the package, and if necessary, fix the frontal spacer with the 3 supplied M4x12

screws.

Unit positioning

1 Frontal spacer

2 M4x12 screws

Unit connection

All the operations below require the appliance to be extracted from cabinet.

Remove the grid of the drip tray to easily pull out the Refreshment Centre. After extracting the

appliance, place the grid back in its original position.

Electrical connection

Warning Before starting the plug-in, make sure voltage and frequency match the related

information on the rating plate and on the technical specifications table.

Warning Make sure the main switch is in off position

Connect the appliance to the socket using the supplied cord.

When necessary, extract momentarily the power cord from the safety clip to make the connection to the

power socket easier.

Fix the supplied cord to the clip on the right side of appliance.

12 Unit connection

1 230V AC Socket

2 Clip to fix cord

Secure water discharge tap

Warning Water leakage will occur when the discharge tap is open

Warning Close the water discharge tap if open.

A red safety screw prevents the accidental opening of the tap.

During regular appliance operation, when not otherwise indicated, the tap shall be closed and the screw

inserted.

1 Water discharge tap

2 Safety screw

Water mains connection

Warning Provided inlet hose can reach a maximum distance of 4 meters from the water mains. In

alternative, extra long tubes need to be used

Warning It is necessary to place a tap between the water mains and the water inlet hose

Warning Connect only to potable cold water mains

Warning All water mains connections must be carried out by a certified plumber

Warning Use only the new hose-sets included in the package

Warning Do not reuse old hose-sets

Screw the hose to water inlet rotating it clockwise, then connect the hose to the water mains.

Unit connection

1 Water inlet 3/4”

Filter cartridge first installation

Warning Make sure there are no water leaks

Warning Dry well the base of the appliance before installing it into the cabinet

The head of the filter cartridge is on the left side of the appliance.

Remove the cap from the filter cartridge, hold the filter head tight and insert the new filter cartridge in

the head by pushing it up and rotating it counter-clockwise.

1 Filter head

2 Filter cartridge

Pressure reducer first installation

Warning Do not open the pressure reducer during unit connection

1 CO tube₂

2 CO fitting₂

Pull out the CO -labeled tube and its fitting placed on the left side of the appliance and then insert the₂

fitting in the CO pressure reducer. ₂

14 Unit connection

CO bottle first installation₂

Warning While screwing on the new CO bottle, CO leaks might occur₂ ₂

The CO bottle is placed on the left side of the appliance.₂

The appliance can operate with both disposable and rechargeable CO bottles.₂

With disposable CO bottles₂

1. Remove the plastic cap

2. Screw the bottle rotating it clockwise on the pressure reducer

With rechargeable CO bottles, an adapting junction is provided with the pressure reducer.₂

1. Screw the adapting junction rotating it clockwise on the pressure reducer

2. Screw the bottle rotating it clockwise on the adapting junction

Make sure the CO bottle is tightly fixed.₂

1. Lock the bottle in the bottle holder on the left side of the appliance

2. Fix the holder with the provided safety strip

Usage

Front touch control panel

Warning To prevent damages to the touch control panel, do not touch it with wet or oily hands

1 Empty CO bottle LED₂

2 Power LED (to be used also during water tank draining)

3 Ambient water LED

4 Cold sparkling water LED

5 Cold still water LED

6 Ice shards LED

7 Light LED

8 Filter LED

First Start-up

Warning Dispense 3 litres of cold still water and 1 litre of cold sparkling water to rinse out well

the water coils

Turn on the appliance using the power switch placed on the right side of the appliance.

The power LED will start flashing.

When the power LED stops flashing, the touch control panel becomes active.

When using the Refreshment Centre for the first time you need to wait 5 hours before the appliance

provides full operating results.

During this period of time the appliance is working but with limited performance.

The above procedure needs to be followed also after extended inactive period of time.

Regulate water inlet pressure

Warning The pressure reducer must be opened only when the installation process is complete

and the appliance is switched on

16 Usage

1 Water plastic knob

2 Water pressure gauge

Make sure that the tap between the water mains and the flexible hose is open.

After any pressure regulation, verify the new adjusted level by dispensing a little water.

Pressure has to be regulated between 2 and 3 bar operating on the plastic knob.

To regulate the pressure, pull up the water plastic knob.

While dispensing ambient water: for pressure increase rotate the knob clockwise, for pressure decrease

rotate it counter-clockwise.

Once the regulation has been made, push the knob back to its security position.

Regulate CO pressure₂

Warning The pressure reducer must be opened only when the connection process is complete

and the appliance is powered up

Warning When changing CO pressure, the adjusted sparkling level will be reached after₂

dispensing 0.5 litres of cold sparkling water

Warning CO p₂ ressure can be adjusted to a maximum of 4 bar

1 CO p₂ lastic knob

2 CO pressure ₂ gauge

CO pressure can be adjusted using the pressure reducer placed on the CO bottle.₂ ₂

Pressure has to be regulated 0.5 bar above inlet water value operating on the CO plastic knob.₂

For pressure increase rotate the knob clockwise, for pressure decrease rotate it counter-clockwise.

Dispensing during first start-up

During first start-up ambient water is immediately ready.

The first ice shards will be ready after 90 minutes.

The ideal temperature for cold water will be reached after 2.5 hours.

The ice tank will be fully loaded after 5 hours.

Usage

Dispensing during normal usage

Warning Do not insert any object in the ice shards nozzle. This may damage the section with

consequent ice melting

In order to fill a big bottle or jug, carefully pull out the water dispense nozzle.

Place a glass on the drip tray, then select the desired beverage or the ice shards. Press the icon until

the desired amount has been dispensed.

Dispensing is indicated by the LED corresponding to the

pressed icon.

Dispensing from water nozzle is delayed to prevent accidental leakage.

The appliance can dispense 2 litres of cold still or cold sparkling water in 2 hours.

The water coolness level may vary if the dispensing time recommendations are not followed.

If the ice has been entirely dispensed, fresh ice shards will be available after approximately 40 minutes.

The ice tank will be fully loaded after 2.5 hours.

Illumination of the Refreshment Centre

For a more comfortable dispensing process, press the light LED of the control panel and switch on the

central ambient light.

Maintenance and cleaning

Warning If the appliance remains switched off for over 8 hours it is necessary to drain the water

tank

Warning A monthly drainage of the water tank is needed to guarantee the correct quality level

Warning Carry out a cleaning of the appliance every six months to ensure the correct quality level

Warning Use food grade CO bottle₂

Drainage of the drip tray

To prevent water leakage, keep the drip tray clean and dry.

18 Maintenance and cleaning

Drainage of the water tank

Warning If you had to stop pressing the power icon, please press it again and keep it pressed in

order to complete the step

Warning After the procedure always remember to close the water discharge tap to avoid water

leakage

1. Dispense all the available ice shards

2. Remove the grid of the drip tray to easily pull out the Refreshment Centre. After extracting the

appliance, place the grid back in its original position

3. Connect the plastic hose to the discharge water nozzle

4. Place a big container underneath the plastic hose or put the hose in a sink

5. Press the power icon until power LED starts flashing

6. Remove the safety screw and open the water discharge tap

7. Press the power icon again and keep it pressed until the power LED stops flashing

8. Close the water discharge tap and reinsert the safety screw

9. Restart the appliance using the power switch

10. Push back the appliance until it is locked into position

Food grade CO bottle replacement₂

Warning While screwing on the new CO bottle, CO leaks might occur₂ ₂

Maintenance and cleaning

1. Remove the grid of the drip tray to easily pull out the Refreshment Centre. After extracting the

appliance, place the grid back in its original position

2. Remove the safety strip of the CO holder to extract the used bottle₂

3. Hold the pressure reducer and turn the CO bottle clockwise₂

4. Screw the new bottle, counter-clockwise, into the pressure reducer

5. Secure the new CO bottle to its holder and fix it with the provided safety strip₂

6. Push back the appliance until it is locked into position

Filter cartridge replacement

Warning In case of water leakage dry the base carefully

Warning Lay a cloth under the filter cartridge to prevent the base from getting wet

1. Remove the grid of the drip tray to easily pull out the Refreshment Centre. After extracting the

appliance, place the grid back in its original position

2. Turn off the appliance using the power switch

Water may come out from the filter cartridge, therefore place a cloth on the filter head and

cartridge to prevent the cabinet from getting wet.

If there is water on the base, dry it carefully.

20 Maintenance and cleaning

3. Rotate the used filter cartridge clockwise and pull it down to extract it

4. Insert the new filter cartridge in the filter head by pushing it up and rotating it counter-clockwise

5. Turn on the power switch

6. Immediately press the ambient water icon and keep it pressed until LEDs start scanning.

Wait for all LEDs to turn off before proceeding with the next step

If the power LED becomes steady, please repeat the last two steps until LEDs start scanning.

7. Restart the appliance using the power switch

8. Push back the appliance until it is locked into position

9. Dispense 3 litres of cold still water

10. Dispense 1 litre of cold sparkling water

Cleaning of the inlet filter

1 Water inlet and inlet filter housing

Carry out this procedure on a yearly basis.

1. Close the water mains

2. Dispense ambient water until it stops coming out

3. Remove the grid of the drip tray to easily pull out the Refreshment Centre. After extracting the

appliance, place the grid back in its original position

4. Rotate the filter cartridge clockwise and pull it down to extract it

5. Take out the water inlet hose

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