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INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA INSTALACION Y EL USO
INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REFRIGERADOR-CONGELADOR ER 3124 B
FRIDGE-FREEZER ER 3124 B
2222 157-43
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CONTENTS
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Cleaning the appliance’s interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13
Door reversal directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 14
Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Use of the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Storing of frozen foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Quick-freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Warning light. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 15
Freezing of fresh food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Storage of commercially frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Thawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Ice cubes tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16
Use of the refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Storage of foods in the refrigerator compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 17
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 18
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Periodical cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Idle periods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Replacing the interior light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
Something not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 19
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WARNINGS
It is most important that this instruction book
should be retained with the appliance for future
reference. Should the appliance be sold or trans-
ferred to another owner, or should you move house
and leave the appliance, always ensure that the
book is supplied with the appliance in order that
the new owner can be acquainted with the func-
tioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of
safety. You must read them carefully before
installing or using the appliance.
ª This appliance is designed to be operated by
adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper
with the controls or play with the appliance.
ª Any electrical work required to install this appliance
should be carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
ª This appliance should be serviced by an authorized
Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts
should be used.
ª It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
this appliance in any way.
ª Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance
does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
ª The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed
to be used specifically for the storage of edible food-
stuffs only.
ª Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been
thawed out.
ª Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should
be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.
ª There are working parts in this appliance which heat
up. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation
as a failure to do this will result in component failure
and possible food loss. See installation instruc-
tions.
ª Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wher-
ever possible the back of the appliance should be
against a wall.
ª Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried
out, be sure to switch off and unplug the appliance.
ª If the appliance is transported horizontally, it is
possible that the oil contained in the compressor
flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait
at least two hours before connecting the appliance
to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
ª The inner lining of the appliance consists of chan-
nels through which the refrigerant passes. If these
should be punctured this would damage the appli-
ance beyond repair and cause food loss. DO NOT
USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or
ice. Frost may be removed by using the scraper
provided. Under no circumstances should solid ice
be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed
to thaw when defrosting the appliance. See defrost
instructions.
ª Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the
freezer as it creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage
to the appliance.
ª This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when
moving it.
ª Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed
straight from the appliance.
ª Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause injury or more
serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service
Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.
ª This appliance does not contain gasses which
could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrig-
erant circuit or insulation materials; it must never-
theless be disposed off in a proper manner, in
accordance with regulations for protection of the
environment.
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INSTALLATION
If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is
to replace an older appliance having a spring lock
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.
Location
Place the appliance as far away as possible from
sources of heat, e.g. radiators, heaters, direct sun-
light, etc.
The best results are achieved with a room temperature
ranging from +16°C to +32°C (class N) or from +18°C
to +38°C (class ST). The class of your appliance is
shown on its rating plate.
Make sure that there is nothing at the back, at the top
and at the bottom of the appliance to obstruct air cir-
culation.
For more efficient operation of the appliance the mini-
mum distance between the top of the appliance and
other overhanging kitchen furniture, if any, should be
at least 15 mm (Fig. 1-A).
The best solution is shown in Fig. 1-B (without over-
hanging kitchen furniture).
The appliance sides may also be in contact with the
kitchen furniture, provided that air can circulate freely
round the back and top.
One or more adjustable feet mounted on the base of
the appliance make it possible to set it perfectly level.
Fig. 1
15mm
A
B
D175
Power connection
Before plugging in the appliance to the mains socket,
check that the voltage and frequency indicated on the
appliance’s rating plate are the same as those provid-
ed by your home power supply. A 6% fluctuation
above or below rated voltage is acceptable.
For operation using different voltages you should use
an autotransformer of suitable capacity.
The appliance MUST be connected to an efficient
earth or ground tap.
The supply-lead plug in fact incorporates a special
earth or ground contact for this purpose. If by any
chance the sockets of your domestic wiring system
are not earthed, the appliance must be connected to a
separate earth or ground wire by a qualified electri-
cian, in accordance with existing safety regulations.
The manufacturer declines to accept any liability if
this accident-prevention procedure is not fol-
lowed.
This appliance complies with E.E.C. Directive No. 87/308
of 02.06.87 relative to radio interference suppression.
This appliance complies with the following
E.E.C. Directives:
- 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and
subsequent modifications;
- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibil-
ity Directive) and subsequent modifications.
Cleaning the appliance’s interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash all
internal parts with lukewarm water and neutral soap
so as to remove the typical «new» smell and then dry
thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders as these
will damage the finish.
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Door reversal directions
Unplug the appliance from the power supply before
carrying out the below-mentioned operations.
Remove the ventilation grill (D).
Unscrew the bottom hinge (E).
Remove the freezer door by releasing it from the mid-
dle hinge (H).
Unscrew the middle hinge.
Remove the fridge door by releasing it from the top
hinge pin (A).
Remove the pin and the washer (A+B) from the top
hinge (C), then mount these on the opposite side.
Refit the fridge door.
Replace the middle hinge to the left hand side.
Replace the freezer door.
Screw down the bottom hinge (E) on the opposite side
by using the screws previously removed.
Detach the plug (F) from the ventilation grill (D) and in-
troduce it into the hole left free on the opposite side.
Re-assemble the ventilation grill (D).
Take off the handle cover, reverse the direction of the
handle (Fig. 5).
The holes which are not used are masked by plastic
plugs which should be removed and refitted onto the
free holes.
The doors can be aligned by adjusting both the middle
and top hinges.
The middle hinge can be adjusted horizontally, with
the help of a tool, after having slackened the two
screws.
The top hinge is adjusted by slackening the nut with a
10 mm spanner and then proceeding as shown in the
Figure.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
F
F
F
F
D
E
D432
C
B
A
D427
D405
H
B0646
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USE
Control panel (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
A - Thermostat knob (refrigerator)
B - Pilot light (refrigerator)
C - Pilot light (freezer)
D - Thermostat knob (freezer)
E - Warning light
F - NORMAL/SUPER switch
G - SUPER operating control light
ALARM
ON
ON
SUPER
N
S
min
max
minmax
CBA D E GF
USE OF THE FREEZER
The freezer is marked with the symbol,
which means that the compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and for long-term storage of
frozen food.
Storing of frozen foods
Insert the plug into the wall socket, pilot light (C) will
come on; this indicates that the appliance is switched
on.
Turn knob (D) beyond position «
O
» until the index co-
incides with the required setting. A medium setting is
generally the most suitable.
If the appliance is being used in abnormal conditions –
e.g poor ventilation, high or low room temperature
and/or frequent opening of the appliance’s door – the
setting must be adjusted accordingly. In these cases
knob «D» must be turned to max. to obtain a lower
temperature, or to min. to obtain a higher temperature.
Freezer operation can be halted by turning knob «D»
to position «
O
».
The refrigerator compartment will remain operating.
Quick-freezing
Turn knob (F) to position «S» (SUPER). The pilot light
(G) will then light up.
Warning light (E)
This light warns when the temperature inside the
freezer compartment has increased so much as to
jeopardize the preservation of food in the compart-
ment. When the appliance is switched on for the first
time or when food is placed in the compartment for
freezing, this light remains on until the temperature
has reached the level required for correct storage.
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Freezing of fresh food
To quick-freeze foods when the appliance has not
been in use, switch on the freezer and let it run on the
quick-freeze setting for at least three hours before
putting the food to be frozen in the compartment.
If instead the appliance is already in operation, it
should run on the quick-freeze setting for at least 24
hours before the foods are put in the freezer compart-
ment.
Once the foods have been placed in the freezer, the
freezing operation can be considered to be complete
24 hours later. Once freezing is complete, the freezer
should be reset for normal «storage» use.
Food to be frozen has to be placed in the top basket.
The maximum amount of food which is freezable in
24 hours is indicated on the rating plate. This is to
be found in the refrigerator compartment on the
bottom left-hand side.
To help you to get the best out of the freezing process,
here are a few hints:
Freeze only good-quality, fresh and well-cleaned
foods.
Split them into small portions to speed up freezing
and avoid having to thaw more food than you require.
It is in fact important to remember that once the foods
have thawed out, they deteriorate fast.
Another point to remember is that lean foods keep
better and longer than fatty foods. Salt too reduces
storage time.
Wrap the foods in foil or polythene film, ensuring that
the wrapping adheres closely to the food and is well
sealed. In this way, by avoiding contact with air, the
colour, flavour and nutritional value of the foods re-
main intact.
You should never freeze all at once a greater quantity
of foods than the maximum indicated on the appli-
ance’s rating plate.
During the freezing process, do not add further foods
for freezing and do not open the freezer door.
The foods for freezing should not be placed in contact
with already frozen foods, but put in the special freez-
ing basket. This will avoid a rise of temperature of the
already frozen foods.
Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as they might
burst.
In addition, never put hot foods or liquids in the freez-
er compartment and take care not to fill recipients up
to the brim if they are covered with a lid.
It is a good idea to mark the packs – or the cards on
the sliding drawers if your model has them – with the
date on which freezing started so that you can keep a
check on storage periods.
If accidental thawing occurs – due to a power cut for
example – the foods must be used up very quickly or
else cooked immediately and refrozen. If, however, the
power failure is relatively brief (from 6 to 8 hours) and
the freezer compartment is packed full, the frozen
foods will not suffer any damage.
On the inner freezer door you will find schematic
drawings of foods and animals indicating the maxi-
mum storage time (in months) possible from the time
of freezing.
Storage of commercially frozen food
To get the best out of your freezer in case of storage of
commercially frozen food you should ensure that:
the products have been correctly stored by the retail-
er;
that there is only a very short time between the pur-
chase moment of the products and the moment of
putting them into the freezer;
you do not store products for longer than the time
specified by the food manufacturer.
In addition, if the freezer has been out of use for some
time, before putting the products in the compartment
let the freezer run for at least two hours on the quick-
freeze (SUPER) setting. After this, reset the freezer for
normal storage use.
Avoid opening the door too often and when you do
open it, leave it open only for as long as is strictly nec-
essary.
A word of warning about ice lollies: they should not be
eaten straight from the freezer as this might cause
cold burns.
If there happens to be a power failure do not open the
freezer door. If the freezer is completely full, frozen
products will not be affected. Otherwise they should
be used up very quickly.
Thawing
Before being used, deep-frozen and frozen food can
be thawed out either in the refrigerator compartment
or at room temperature, depending on the time availa-
ble for this operation.
Small pieces of food – such as hamburgers, cutlets,
chips, and fish fingers, for example – can be cooked
straight from the freezer, without any intermediate
thawing operation. Clearly, cooking time will be mar-
ginally longer than in the case of thawed food.
Ice cubes tray
The refrigerator is provided with one or more ice
cubes tray.
This tray should be filled with drinking water and then
be placed into the freezer compartment.
Do not use metal tools to remove the tray when it is
stuck-frozen inside the compartment.
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USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR
Temperature regulation
Turn the thermostat knob (A-Fig. 6) to a medium set-
ting. However, the exact setting should be chosen
keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrig-
erator depends on:
room temperature;
how often the door is opened;
the quantity of food stored in the refrigerator;
location of appliance.
As in the case of the freezer, it might be necessary to
turn the knob to max. to obtain a lower refrigeration
temperature or, vice versa, to min. to increase the re-
frigeration temperature.
When the refrigerator is set for the coldest tempera-
tures, with a high surrounding room temperature, it will
probably be in constant use, with consequent frosting
of the back wall of the compartment. If this does in
fact occur, the knob should be set to a slightly higher
temperature.
In this way the refrigerator automatically defrosts, with
a considerable energy saving.
To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to
position «
O
». The freezer compartment will remain op-
erating.
Storage of foods in the refrigerator com-
partment
To achieve the best results with the refrigerator com-
partment, you should follow one or two very simple
rules:
Do not put warm foods or evaporating liquids in the
refrigerator.
Cover or wrap foods (particularly if they have a strong
smell or contain aromatic herbs).
Do not cover the shelves (grids) with paper or plastic
since this blocks the air circulation in the compart-
ment.
In addition, foods should be positioned inside the re-
frigerator compartment as indicated in Figure:
1.
Cold cuts, cheese, butter, milk
2.
Meat and fish
3.
Fruit and vegetables.
In this position, fresh meat can be stored for 1-2
days at most.
Fig. 7
Further hints for getting the best out of your refrigera-
tor are the following:
Cooked foods, cold dishes, jellies, etc., should be well
covered.
Fruit and vegetables should be washed before being
stored.
Raw meat (all types, including poultry) should be
stored in plastic bags.
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series
of runners so that the shelves (grids) can be posi-
tioned as desired (see Fig. 8)
Fig. 8
Electrolux
1
2
3
D040
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Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator
of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor-
driver compressor stops.
The defrost water drains out through a trough (see
Fig. 9) into a special container provided on top of the
compressor which is located at the back of the appli-
ance.
We particularly recommend that you periodically
clean the defrost-water drainage outlet, located in
the centre of the drainage groove in the refrigera-
tor compartment (see Fig. 9) to prevent the defrost
water from overflowing onto foods stored in the
compartment.
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted in the discharge hole.
Fig. 9
Freezer compartment
In the freezer compartment , instead, the frost
should be removed with the provided special plastic
scraper whenever the thickness exceeds 4 mm.
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off
the power or to remove the foods from the compart-
ment.
Do not use metal tools to remove frost in order to
avoid seriously damaging the appliance.
D037
If a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary to
carry out complete defrosting as following:
set the knob (D) to «O» or unplug the appliance from
the mains socket;
wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and
place the food packages in a cool place.
Leave the door open. Introduce the plastic scraper in
the appropriate seating as shown in the figure 10,
place underneath a basin to collect the defrost water.
Fig. 10
When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thor-
oughly.
Turn the thermostat knob (D) to the desired position or
replace the plug in the socket.
After having run for two or three hours on the quick-
freeze setting, the appliance is ready again for storing
or freezing food.
D068
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MAINTENANCE
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any
maintenance operation.
Periodical cleaning
Wash the interior of the appliance with lukewarm wa-
ter and sodium bicarbonate.
Clean the cabinet with a silicone-wax spray. The con-
denser and compressor should be cleaned using a
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This latter operation will
maintain the appliance’s excellent standards of per-
formance and save energy.
Idle periods
During periods when the appliance is not used, you
should take the following precautions:
remove the plug from the wall socket;
remove all food from the appliance;
defrost and clean the interior and all accessories;
leave the door slightly open, thus letting air circulate
and preventing the formation of mould and unpleasant
smells.
Replacing the interior light bulb
The light inside the refrigerator compartment is easy
to get at through the opening in the light holder.
If the light does not go on when the door is open,
check that it is screwed into place properly.
If it still does not light up, change the bulb.
The rating is shown on the light bulb cover.
Fig. 1
D055
SOMETHING NOT WORKING
If the appliance is not functioning properly check that:
the plug is firmly inserted into the wall socket and that
the mains power switch is on;
electricity is delivered, and controls are set to the cor-
rect position.
Furthermore:
if the appliance seems too noisy, check that the sides
of the cabinet are not touching furniture that can
transmit noise or vibrations and that the refrigerating
circuit tubes are not vibrating;
if there are signs of presence of water on the bottom
of the refrigerator compartment, check that the de-
frost water drain opening is not obstructed.
If your appliance is still not working properly after
making the above checks, contact your local dealer or
the nearest service center.
To obtain fast service, it is essential that when you
apply for it you specify the model & serial number
of your appliance, which can be found on the rat-
ing plate located inside the appliance at the bot-
tom on the left hand side.
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