Electrolux ERE38490W Bedienungsanleitung
user manual
Refrigerator
ERE38490W
ERE38490X
ERE38500W
ERE38500X
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CONTENTS
Safety information 2
Control panel 4
First use 6
Daily use 6
Helpful hints and tips 8
Care and cleaning 9
What to do if… 10
Technical data 12
Installation 12
Environmental concerns 15
Subject to change without notice
SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure
the correct use, before installing and first us-
ing the appliance, read this user manual
carefully, including its hints and warnings.
To avoid unnecessary mistakes and acci-
dents, it is important to ensure that all peo-
ple using the appliance are thoroughly famil-
iar with its operation and safety features.
Save these instructions and make sure that
they remain with the appliance if it is moved
or sold, so that everyone using it through its
life will be properly informed on appliance
use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the
precautions of these user's instructions as
the manufacturer is not responsible for dam-
ages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appli-
ance by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from chil-
dren. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull
the plug out of the socket, cut the con-
nection cable (as close to the appliance
as you can) and remove the door to pre-
vent playing children to suffer electric
shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door
seals is to replace an older appliance hav-
ing a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid,
be sure to make that spring lock unusa-
ble before you discard the old appliance.
This will prevent it from becoming a
death trap for a child.
General safety
Caution! Keep ventilation openings
clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal
household as explained in this instruction
booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any ar-
tificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside of re-
frigerating appliances, unless they are ap-
proved for this purpose by the manufac-
turer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con-
tained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a natural gas with a high level
of environmental compatibility, which is
nevertheless flammable.
During transportation and installation of
the appliance, be certain that none of the
components of the refrigerant circuit be-
come damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become
damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of igni-
tion
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which
the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify this product in any way. Any
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damage to the cord may cause a short-
circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
Warning! Any electrical component
(power cord, plug, compressor) must
be replaced by a certified service agent
or qualified service personnel.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not
squashed or damaged by the back of
the appliance. A squashed or dam-
aged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the
mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do
not insert the power plug. There is a
risk of electric shock or fire.
6. You must not operate the appliance
without the lamp cover1) of interior
lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be
taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the
freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abra-
sions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli-
ance to direct sunlight.
•Bulb lamps2) used in this appliance are
special purpose lamps selected for house-
hold appliances use only. They are not
suitable for household room illumination.
Daily use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in
the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in
the appliance, because they may explode.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-
ommendations should be strictly adhered
to. Refer to relevant instructions.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appli-
ance and disconnect the mains plug from
the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal ob-
jects.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refriger-
ator for defrosted water. If necessary,
clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, wa-
ter will collect in the bottom of the appli-
ance.
Installation
Important! For electrical connection
carefully follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there
are damages on it. Do not connect the ap-
pliance if it is damaged. Report possible
damages immediately to the place you
bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours
before connecting the appliance to allow
the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be
around the appliance, lacking this leads
to overheating. To achieve sufficient ven-
tilation follow the instructions relevant to
installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the prod-
uct should be against a wall to avoid
touching or catching warm parts (com-
pressor, condenser) to prevent possible
burn.
• The appliance must not be located close
to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessi-
ble after the installation of the appliance.
•Connect to potable water supply only.3)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the serv-
icing of the appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or compe-
tent person.
• This product must be serviced by an au-
thorized Service Centre, and only genu-
ine spare parts must be used.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen
2) If the lamp is foreseen
3) If a water connection is foreseen
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Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses
which could damage the ozone layer,
in either its refrigerant circuit or insula-
tion materials. The appliance shall not
be discarded together with the urban re-
fuse and rubbish. The insulation foam
contains flammable gases: the appli-
ance shall be disposed according to
the applicable regulations to obtain
from your local authorities. Avoid dam-
aging the cooling unit, especially at the
rear near the heat exchanger. The ma-
terials used on this appliance marked
by the symbol are recyclable.
CONTROL PANEL
1ON/OFF button
2Not in used
3OK button
4Fridge temperature warmer button
5Display
6Fridge temperature colder button
7Mode button
It is possible to change predefined
sound of buttons to a loudly one by
pressing together MODE and MINUS
for some seconds. Change is reversi-
ble.
Display
1Child Lock function
2Quick Chill function
3Fridge temperature indicator
4Shopping function
5Holiday function
6Eco Mode function
Switching on
To switch on the appliance do these steps:
1. Connect the mains plug to the power
socket.
2. Press the ON/OFF button if the display
is off.
3. The temperature indicators show the set-
ted default temperature.
To select a different set temperature refer to
"Temperature regulation".
Switching off
To switch off the appliance do these steps:
1. Press the ON/OFF button for a few sec-
onds.
2. The display switches off.
3. To disconnect the appliance from the
power disconnect the mains plug from
the power socket.
Temperature regulation
The set temperature of the fridge may be ad-
justed by pressing the temperature regula-
tors.
Set default temperature:
• +5°C for the fridge
The temperature indicators show the setted
temperature.
The set temperature will be reached within
24 hours.
Important! After a power failure the set
temperature remains stored.
For optimal food storage select the Eco
Mode function. Refer to "Eco Mode func-
tion".
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Eco Mode function
For optimal food storage select the Eco
Mode function.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corre-
sponding icon appears.
The Eco Mode indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Eco Mode indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Eco
Mode indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Eco Mode indicator goes off.
Important! The function switches off by se-
lecting a different set temperature.
Child Lock function
To lock the buttons from unintentional oper-
ation select the Child Lock function.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corre-
sponding icon appears.
2. The Child Lock indicator flashes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Child Lock indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Child
Lock indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Child Lock indicator goes off.
Holiday function
This function allows you to keep the refriger-
ator closed and empty during a long holiday
period without the formation of a bad smell.
Important! The fridge compartment must
be empty with holiday function on.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corre-
sponding icon appears.
The Holiday indicator flashes.
The fridge temperature indicator shows
the set temperature.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Holiday indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Holiday
indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Holiday indicator goes off.
Important! The function switches off by se-
lecting a different fridge set temperature.
Quick Chill function
The Quick Chill function provide rapid cool-
ing of cans and bottles through cold air-
stream.
Put the cans/bottles on the Quick Chill bot-
tle holder and open the air lever (1) towards
maximum.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corre-
sponding icon appears
The Quick Chill indicator flashes.
The fridge temperature indicator shows
the set temperature.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Quick Chill indicator is shown.
When the cooling is finished return the air
lever (1) towards minimum.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Quick
Chill indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Quick Chill indicator goes off.
4. The Eco Mode function is restored if it
has been previously selected.
The Quick Chill function stops automatically
after approximately 6 hours.
The Quick Chill bottle holder can be re-
moved if not used.
Important! The function switches off by
selecting a different fridge set temperature.
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Shopping function
If you need to insert a large amount of
warm food, for example after doing the gro-
cery shopping, we suggest activating the
Shopping function to chill the products
more rapidly and to avoid warming the oth-
er food which is already in the refrigerator.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corre-
sponding icon appears.
The Shopping indicator flashes.
The fridge temperature indicator shows
the set temperature.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Shopping indicator is shown.
The Shopping function shuts off automati-
cally after approximately 6 hours.
To switch off the function before its automat-
ic end:
1. Press the Mode button until the Shop-
ping indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Shopping indicator goes off.
Important! The function switches off by se-
lecting a different fridge set temperature.
FIRST USE
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time,
wash the interior and all internal accesso-
ries with lukewarm water and some neutral
soap so as to remove the typical smell of a
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not use detergents or abra-
sive powders, as these will damage the fin-
ish.
Check that the drain hose at the rear of the
cabinet discharges into the drip tray.
DAILY USE
Use of the fridge compartment
The temperature of this compartment may
be regulated between +2°C and +8°C.
During normal functioning the indicator
shows the set temperature.
A medium setting is generally the most
suitable.
The exact setting should be chosen keep-
ing in mind that the temperature inside the
appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
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
Temperature regulator must be set to a
higher temperature to allow automatic
defrosting and therefore reduced energy
consumption.
Taste Guard Filter
Your appliance is equipped with a carbon fil-
ter behind the air lever flap.
The filter purifies the air from unwanted
odours in the fridge compartment preserv-
ing food quality.
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On delivery the filter is in a plastic bag. Re-
fer to "Installation of the Taste Guard filter"
for instructions.
Important! Make sure that the air lever flap
is closed to obtain proper function.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the shelves
can be positioned as desired.
Some shelves must be lifted up by the rear
edge to enable them to be removed.
Important! Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer to ensure
correct air circulation.
Vegetable Drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and
vegetables.
Some models have a separator inside the
drawer that can be placed in different posi-
tions to allow for the subdivision best suited
to personal needs.
All parts inside the drawer can be removed
for cleaning purposes.
Bottle rack
Place the bottles (with the opening facing
front) in the pre-positioned shelf.
Important! If the shelf is positioned
horizontally, place only closed bottles.
This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order
to store previously opened bottles. To ob-
tain this result, pull the shelf up so it can ro-
tate upwards and be placed on the next
higher level.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of vari-
ous sizes, the door shelves can be placed
at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as fol-
lows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the
arrows until it comes free, then reposition
as required.
Important! Do not move the lower door
shelf to ensure correct air circulation.
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HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the Temperature Regulator is set to low
temperature and the appliance is fully loa-
ded, the compressor may run continuous-
ly, causing frost or ice on the evaporator.
If this happens, set the Temperature Reg-
ulator toward warmer settings to allow au-
tomatic defrosting and so a saving in elec-
tricity consumption.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liq-
uids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it
has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate free-
ly around it
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags
and place on the glass shelf above the veg-
etable drawer.
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 thor-
oughly 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 have 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.
Hints for temperature inside the fridge
• A suitable temperature inside the fridge is
approx. +5° C. When the temperature reg-
ulator is set to +5° C this represents the
mean temperature in the fridge. It is nor-
mal with higher temperature in the top of
the fridge. If the temperature regulator is
set to a cold temperature, the ambient
temperature is high or if the fridge is fully
loaded the compressor will run for a lon-
ger time. If too cold, change to a higher
temperature setting.
Important! Do not place food against or
close to the temperature sensor. This can
result in too cold temperatures.
• If you want to check the temperature of
food stored in the refrigerator, place a
glass of water centrally in the cabinet,
and put a proper thermometer with an ac-
curacy of +/– 1 °C into it. After 6 hours
the temperature can be monitored. The
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measuring shall be performed under
steady-stated conditions (without chang-
ing the load).
CARE AND CLEANING
Caution! Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any maintenance operation.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in its cooling unit; maintenance and re-
charging must therefore only be carried
out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with luke-
warm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe
clean to ensure they are clean and free
from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Important! Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products or wax
polishes to clean the interior as this will dam-
age the surface and leave a strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance
with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This op-
eration will improve the performance of the
appliance and save energy consumption.
Important! Take care of not to damage the
cooling system.
Important! When moving the cabinet, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners
contain chemicals that can attack/damage
the plastics used in this appliance. For this
reason use a soft cloth rinsed in warm wa-
ter and neutral soap emulsion for cleaning
external surfaces.
Important! Do not use detergents or
abrasive paste as these will damage the
paint, or stainless steel anti finger print
coating.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to
the mains supply.
Replacing the Taste Guard filter
To get the best performance the Taste
Guard filter once every year.
New active filters can be purchased from
your local dealer.
Refer to "Installation of the Taste Guard fil-
ter" for instructions.
Cleaning the ventilation grille
The ventilation grille can be removed for
washing.
Make sure the door is open and then:
1. Loosen the upper edge of the grille by
pulling outward/downward.
2. Pull the grille straight out to completely
remove it.
3. Vacuum clean under the cabinet.
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Defrosting the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops, dur-
ing normal use. The defrost water drains
out through a drain hole into a special con-
tainer at the back of the appliance, over the
motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the de-
frost water drain hole in the middle of the re-
frigerator compartment channel to prevent
the water overflowing and dripping onto the
food inside.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long pe-
riods, take the following precautions:
1. disconnect the appliance from electricity
supply
2. remove all food
3. defrost and clean the appliance and all
accessories
4. leave the door/doors open to prevent un-
pleasant smells.
Important! If the cabinet will be kept on,
ask somebody to check it once in a while to
prevent the food inside from spoiling in
case of a power failure.
WHAT TO DO IF…
During operation of the appliance some
smaller but annoying trouble can often oc-
cur, which does not require calling a techni-
cian out. In the following chart information is
given about them to avoid unnecessary
charges on service.
Important! The operation of the appliance
goes with certain sounds (compressor and
circulating sound). This not means a
trouble, but a normal operation.
Important! The appliance operates
discontinuously, so the stopping of
compressor does not mean being no
current. That is why you must not touch the
electrical parts of the appliance before
breaking the circuit.
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