Electrolux ER8136I User manual

Brand: Electrolux

Model: ER8136I

Category: Freezers

Type: User manual

Electrolux ER8136I is a fridge freezer with a range of features to help you preserve food and keep it fresh. It has an adjustable thermostat, so you can set the temperature to suit your needs. The fridge has several shelves and compartments, so you can store different types of food separately. The freezer has a four-star rating, meaning it can freeze food for up to 12 months. It also has an ice cube tray, so you can make your own ice cubes.

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INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA INSTALACION Y EL USO

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ER 8136 I

FRIGORIFICO - CONGELADOR

FRIDGE - FREEZER

WARNINGS

It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference.

Should the appliance be sold or transferred 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 functioning 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.

Printed on recycled paper

General Safety

■

This appliance is designed to be operated by

adults. Children should not be allowed to

tamper with the controls or play with the

product.

■

It is dangerous to alter the specifications or

modify this product in any way.

■

Care must be taken to ensure that the

appliance does not stand on the electrical

supply cable.

■

Before any cleaning or maintenance work is

carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug

the appliance.

■

This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken

when moving it.

■

Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed

straight from the appliance.

Service / Repair

■

Any electrical work required to install this

appliance should be carried out by a qualified

electrician or competent person.

■

This appliance should be serviced by an

authorized Service Centre, and only genuine

spare parts should be used.

■

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.

Use

■

The domestic refrigerators and freezers are

designed to be used specifically for the

storage of edible foodstuffs only.

■

Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has

been thawed out.

■

Manufacturers’ storage recommendations

should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant

instructions.

■

The inner lining of the appliance consists of

channels through which the refrigerant

passes. If these should be punctured this

would damage the appliance 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.

■

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.

Installation

■

There are working parts in this product 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 instructions.

■

Parts which heat up should not be exposed.

Wherever possible the back of the product

should be against a wall.

■

If the appliance has been 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 tlıe oil to flow back in the

compressor.

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, especially at the rear near the heat

exchanger. Information on your local

disposal sites may be obtained from your

municipal authorities. The materials used

on this appliance marked with the symbol

are recyclable.

CONTENTS

Installation

■

Positioning

■

Cleaning the interior

■

Building-in

■

Installation of the appliance in a fitted

kitchen unit

■

Instructions to assemble the

refrigerator door to the kitchen unit

door

■

Inner door reversal

■

Electrical connection

Technical specification

Use

■

Operation

■

Freezing fresh food

■

Storage of frozen food

■

Thawing

■

Ice-cube production

■

Fresh food refrigeration

■

Movable shelves

■

Positioning the door shelves

■

Defrosting

Maintenance

■

Periodic cleaning

■

Periods of non use

■

Replacing the interior light bulb

Defective operation

INSTALLATION

If this appliance featuring magnetic door

seals is to replace an older appliance having

a spring lock (latch) 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.

Positioning

The appliance should be installed well away

from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers,

direct sunlight etc. Best performance is

obtained with ambient temperature between

+18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C and +38°C

(class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class N); +10°C

and +32°C (class SN). The class of your

appliance is shown on its rating plate.

For building into kitchen units follow the special

“ Building-in” instructions given.

Important

It is essential that the appliance be connected

to an efficient earth tap. For this purpose the

supply cable plug incorporates a special earth

contact. If the sockets of your domestic wiring

system are not earthed, have the appliance

connected to a separate earth wire by a

qualified electrician in accordance with existing

safety regulations.

The Manufacturer declines all responsibility

if the above safety precautions are not

observed.

This appliance complies with EEC directive

number 87/308 of 2/6/87 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 mod)fications;

- 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic

Compatibility Directive) and subsequent

modifications.

Cleaning the interior

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.

Fig. 2

Building-in

Dimensions of the recess

Height 1780 mm

Depth 550 mm

Width 560 mm

For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must

be as shown in Fig. 2

Fig. 3

50 mm

min.

200

200 cm

min.

D567

Door reversibility

D581

13mm

D612

2

Ø 2,5

Fig. 4

Fig. 1

Before fitting the appliance in the kitchen

furniture and connecting it to the power

supply, if necessary, change the door

opening side (from right to left). Proceed as

follows:

1. Place the appliance on its back, putting

packing material between it and the floor to

avoid damaging the appliance cooling pipes.

2. Unscrew the bolts.

3. Assemble the spacers and the bolts on the

opposite side.

Installation of the appliance in a

fitted kitchen unit (Fig.3)

■

Drill the unit using a Ø 2.5 mm drill (10 mm

max. penetration);

■

Fix the square fitting (1) to the appliance and

apply the rubber seal;

■

Fit the refngerator into the space recessing it

by 48 mm in relation to the unit base (Fig. 4);

■

Fix the refrigerator with the screws (2) to the

upper and lower part of the unit, after having

inserted the fittings (3) under the lower

hinges;

■

Fix the square fitting (1) to the unit column.

■

Snap the ventilation grid.

■

Insert the hinge cover (4).

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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.

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

8mm

PR34

PR35

Instructions to assemble the

refrigarator door to the kitchen

unit door

Position the runners (H) at the top and bottom

of the inside of the kitchen unit as shown in Fig.

and mark the position of the external holes.

After preparing the holes, screw the runners to

the kitchen unit door using 3.5x16 mm screws.

Open both the appliance door and that of the

kitchen unit to approx. 90°. Place the little plates

over the runners. Hold the doors of the appli-

ance and the unit together and mark the holes.

Remove the little plates and make the holes

with a diam. of 2 mm. Replace the little platee

over the runners and screw in the screws

provided (3.5x16 mm).

For the alignment of the kitchen unit door, if

necessary, use the clearance size of the slotted

holes. At the end of the procedure, check that

the doors of the appliance and the kitchen unit

open properly.

Inner door reversal

Using a screwdriver release bracket (1) by

pressing on the internal spring (Fig) and

withdraw it from its seat together with the door;

remove plug (2) and fit it in the hole left open on

the opposite side;

turn the door through 180°, remove the bracket

(1) and refit it on the opposite side. Refit the

door and insert the top pin and bottom bracket

(1), pushing it into place.

To ensure correct storage of food, the door is

fitted with a simple spring device which holds it

in the open position until it is properly closed.

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

PR33

20mm

PR140

180°

Fig. 8

USE

Operation

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Open the refrigerator door and turn the

thermostat knob, clockwise, beyond the «O»

(STOP) position.

The appliance will start to operate.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated and

can be increased to achieve a higher

temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat

knob toward lower settings or reduced (colder)

rotating the knob towards higher settings.

However, the exact setting should be chosen

keeping in mind that the temperature inside the

refrigerator depends on:

room temperature;

how often the door is opened;

the quantity of food stored;

location of appliance.

A medium setting is generally the most

suitable.

To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat

knob to position «O».

Important

If the ambient temperature is high or the

appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is

set to the lowest temperatures, it may run

continuously causing frost to form on the

rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a

higher temperature to allow automatic

defrosting and therefore reduced energy

consumption.

Freezing fresh food

The 4-star compartment is suitable for

long term storage of commercially frozen food,

and for freezing fresh food. Do not exceed the

storage times shown by the manufacturer on the

commercially frozen food packets.Under normal

circumstances, to freeze fresh foods it is not

necessary to change the setting of the thermo-

stat knob with respect to the normal running

position. Depress the ambient switch at least 3

hours before loading food to be frozen.However,

for a quicker freezing operation, turn the

thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but

remember that, in this condition, the refrigerating

compartment temperature might drop below 0°C.

If this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer

setting.To help you make the most of the freezing

process, here are some important hints:

Place the food to be frozen in the top basket of

the freezing compartment as this is the coldest

part.

The maximum quantity of food which can be

frozen in 24 hrs is shown on the rating plate.

Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly

cleaned foodstuffs.

Prepare the fresh food in small portions to

enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen

and to make it possible subsequently to thaw

only the quantity required at the time.

Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene

and make sure that the packages are airtight.

It is advisable to show on the single food packet

or on the write-on produce strips to be found on

the front part of the storage baskets the

freezing-in date to enable you to keep date of

the storage time.

On the rear of the door you will find a list of

foods followed by a number. These numbers

indicate the maximum period of time for which

the food in question may be conserved (in

months).

Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food

which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in

temperature of the latter.

Important

Do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.)

in the freezing compartment as they may burst.

Water ices, if consumed immediately after

removal from the freezing compartment, can

possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt.

Remember that, once thawed, frozen food

deteriorates rapidly.

Storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this

appliance, we strongly recommend that you

make sure that the commercially frozen

foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer

and, furthermore, be sure that these frozen

foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to

the consumer in the shortest possible time (a

temperature increase of the frozen food could

shorten its storage period). It is also advisable

not to exceed the storage period indicated by

the producer of the food. Finally, do not open

the door frequently or leave it open longer than

is absolutely necessary. If there is a power

failure when food is in the freezer, do not open

the door of the freezing compartment. The

frozen food will not be affected if the power cut

is of short duration (a temperature increase of

the frozen food could shorten its safe storage

period), otherwise, it is recommended that the

food should be used within a very short time.

Fig. 9

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used,

can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or

at room temperature, depending on the time

available for this operation. Small pieces may

even be cooked still frozen, directly from the

freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more

trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these

trays with water, then put them in the freezer

compartment. Do not use metallic instruments to

remove the trays from the freezer.

Fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

do not store warm food or evaporating liquide in

the refrigerator

do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a

strong flavour.

Position food so that air can circulate freely round

it.

Useful hints:

Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and

place on the glass shelf above the vegetable

drawer(s).

For safety, store in this way only one or two

days at the most.

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc: these should

be covered and may be placed on any shelf.

Fruit and vegetables: these should be

thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special

drawer(s) provided.

Butter and cheese: these should be placed in

special airtight containers or wrapped in

aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as

much air as possible.

Milk bottles: these should trave a cap 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

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a

series of runners so that the shelves can be

positioned as desired.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various

sizes, the door shelves can be adjusted in height.

To make these adjustments proceed as follows:

Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the

arrows until it comes off, then reposition as

required.

D040

D434

Fig. 10

D037

Freezer compartment defrosting

The air humidity that penetrates inside the

appliance when opening its door, accumulates

on the evaporator and particularly on its upper

part, thus creatina a layer of frost. To avoid

excessive formation of frost do not leave the

door open more than necessary. The formation

of a thin layer of frost (as for example on the

front edge of the freezer) does not require

complete defrosting. Eliminate this layer

periodically using a plastic scraper (do not use

knives or sharp objects). If a thick layer has

formed it will be necessary to carry out a

complete defrosting as follows:

1. Take out all the frozen food and wrap it in

newspapers placing it in a container (basin

or paper box, etc.) in a cool piace until the

clearing operations trave been completed.

2. Set the thermostat knob on «O» = stopped.

3. Leave the freezer compartment door open.

4. Do not scrape the ice or frost layer with

sharp objects. Do not use a heat diffuser or

spray.

5. Eliminate the water which formed during

defrosting by means of a sponge or cloth.

6. Clean inside using a normal detergent for

domestic use.

7. After cleaning, dry properly inside.

8. After completing the operations, turn the

thermostat knob to 5-6 and leave it on this

setting for 3-4 hours. After this period set the

knob to a normal position (medium).

9. Place the frozen food in the appliance again.

Refrigerator defrosting

Refrigerator defrosting is completely automatic.

The defrost water drains out through a trough

into a special container provided on top of the

compressor which is located at the back of the

appliance, where it evaporates.

Important

We particularly recommend the periodic

clearing of the defrost water drain. Use the

special cleaner provided already inserted into

the discharge hole (Fig. 11).

Fig. 11

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 authorized technicians.

Internal clearing

Never use metal objects for clearing your appliance

as it may get damaged.

When performing a complete defrosting, wash the

internal surfaces of the freezer with lukewarm

water and bicarbonate; rinse and then accurately

dry.

External clearing

Wash the outer body with lukewarm water and

soap. Periodically use a clearing polish to keep the

outer body shining. Dust the condenser located

behind the freezer with a soft brush or a vacuum

cleaner. An excessive accumulation of dust might

compromise the freezer’s efficiency.

Extended periods of non-operation

Whenever the freezer is not to be used for an

extended period of time, disconnect it from the wall

socket and empty and clean the freezer.

Remember to leave the door open for the entire

period of time in which the freezer is not to be

used.

Interior light

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.

MAINTENANCE

DEFECTIVE OPERATION

Before calling your local dealer for servicing

assistance, check the following points to see if

you may not resolve the problem yourself:

Make sure that the freezer is plugged into the

wall socket correctly, and that electrical current

arrives to the freezer without interruption.

Control the thermostat setting.

In the event that the freezer makes excessive

noise or vibration, make sure that it is not in

direct contact with the wall or adjacent furniture.

If defective operation continues after these

controls, call your local Service Network and

provide all the data listed on the rating plate:

model, serial number, etc.

Fig .12

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Electrolux ER8136I User manual

Brand: Electrolux

Model: ER8136I

Category: Freezers

Type: User manual

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