Refrigeration Use & Care
Congratulations Contents Congratulations and thank you for choosing our refrigerator. We are sure you will find your new refrigerator a pleasure to use. Before you use the refrigerator, we recommend that you read through the entire user manual, which provides the description of the refrigerator and its functions.
Important safety instructions Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference. warning The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings: T he appliance must be plugged into its own dedicated 220-240V, 50Hz AC electrical outlet. warning nsure that the electric outlet is properly earthed E to ground. Consult a qualified electrician if you are unsure.
Installing your new refrigerator Clearance around your Side by Side refrigerator Installing your refrigerator Your Side by Side Refrigerator can be installed between cupboards or fixtures but you must allow for the following spaces around the cabinet. The appliance should arrive with the front adjustable rollers wound down to tilt the top of the refrigerator backwards by about 10 -15mm from upright. 1. allow a minimum of 5mm clearance on both sides. 2.
. If the refrigerator now rocks from one corner to the opposite rear corner, this means that the floor is uneven; you will need to put some packing under one of the rear rollers. You could use thin pieces of solid material, such as thin board, vinyl floor tiles or laminate. Place the packing so that it will sit under one of the rear rollers when the refrigerator is rolled into position. 6. You may now need to fine-tune the installation by repeating Steps 3, 4 and 5. 7.
Side by Side model features 1 6 7 8 2 9 10 3 13 11 12 4 14 5 13 15 Side by Side model Note: Product illustrations demonstrate various features but may not be completely in line with current products.
Top and Bottom Mount model features 1 11 12 13 4 16 12 5 2 3 4 13 5 16 14 6 7 8 9 14 6 7 1 2 3 8 9 17 10 15 Top Mount model 14 10 15 Bottom Mount model Note: Product illustrations demonstrate various features but may not be completely in line with current products.
Refrigerator and freezer operation Controlling the temperature The refrigerator transfers heat from food placed inside the appliance to the outside air. Set the temperature by using the main temperature controls at the rear of the refrigerator compartment. When you first start your refrigerator, set both refrigerator and freezer controls to MID. The refrigerator temperature control is affected by altitude and it is recommended that it be set warmer to compensate. e.g.
Top Mount temperature control The refrigerator temperature control is affected by altitude and is recommended that it be set warmer to compensate. e.g. at 1000 metres above sea level set the refrigerator temperature control to one half setting warmer than MID. Adjusting the refrigerator temperature – Top Mount freezer (TM) model 1. Select the refrigerator control (bottom knob). 2. Rotate the knob clockwise to set colder. 3. Rotate the knob anti-clockwise to set less cold.
Using your refrigerator Changing the light bulb This section tells you how to make the most of the many useful features and how to clean them. Changing the light bulb – Side by Side fridge Door storage bins 2. Carefully unclip the light cover. You do this by inserting your fingers behind the top of the light cover and pulling it out while at the same time pushing it up at the bottom. Both refrigerator and freezer are fitted with door storage bins.
Cleaning your refrigerator Changing the light bulb – Top and Bottom Mount fridge warning 1. Switch off the power at the power point and remove the refrigerator’s power cord from the power point. 2. Carefully unclip the light cover. You do this by pushing the light cover tabs at the front towards the back of the cabinet, then lowering the cover down. efore cleaning: Turn appliance off at the power point, B then remove power cord from socket.
Energy consumption Safety (electricity costs) The following guide will help you reduce the running cost of your new refrigerator. This will save you money and help conserve our valuable energy resources. 1. If you keep your old refrigerator, save power by switching it off when not in use. 2. Do not set your freezer temperature too low. After 24 hours, ice cream should be firm but able to be scooped out with a spoon without bending the handle.
Helpful hints Helpful hints for storing food Always do this Buy the freshest, best quality food and put it in the refrigerator as soon as possible. Cover food with plastic wrap or foil to stop it drying out and to help prevent bad smells. Rinse and wrap fish and poultry before you put them in the refrigerator. Minimise bacteria by removing stuffing from poultry before you put it in the refrigerator. When you store eggs in the refrigerator compartment, store them with the pointed end down.
Troubleshooting If you think something may be wrong with your refrigerator, you can carry out some easy checks before calling for service. You may locate the problem, sparing yourself from inconvenience and saving time and money. Problem Solution When your appliance is not operating • Check that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly and that the outlet is switched ‘ON’. • Try running another appliance from the power outlet.
Warranty FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE: REFRIGERATION This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product warranties for Electrolux Appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for your Appliance. 1.
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