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7. 

INSTALLATION

WARNING!

Read the "Safety Information"
carefully for your safety and cor-
rect operation of the appliance
before installing the appliance.

7.1 

Positioning

Install this appliance at a location where
the ambient temperature corresponds to
the climate class indicated on the rating
plate of the appliance:

Cli-
mate
class

Ambient temperature

SN

+10°C to + 32°C

N

+16°C to + 32°C

ST

+16°C to + 38°C

T

+16°C to + 43°C

7.2 

Location

50 mm

To ensure best performance, if the appli-
ance is positioned below an overhanging
wall unit, the minimum distance between
the top of the cabinet and the wall unit
must be at least 40 mm. Ideally, however,
the appliance should not be positioned
below overhanging wall units.
The ventilation space can be:
• directly above the appliance
• behind and above the top cupboard.

In this case, the space behind the top
cupboard must be at least 50 mm
deep.

7.3 

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the volt-
age and frequency shown on the rating
plate correspond to your domestic power
supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The pow-
er supply cable plug is provided with a
contact for this purpose. If the domestic

power supply socket is not earthed, con-
nect the appliance to a separate earth in
compliance with current regulations, con-
sulting a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibili-
ty if the above safety precautions are not
observed.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C.
Directives.

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Page 1: ...ERF3866AOW ERF3866AOX EN REFRIGERATOR USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...et great results every time Welcome to Electrolux Visit our website for Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service information www electrolux com Register your product for better service www RegisterElectrolux com Buy Accessories Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance www electrolux com shop CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE We recommend the use of original spare parts When contac...

Page 3: ...ock 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 1 2 General safety WARNING Keep ventilation openings in the appli ance enclosure or in the built in structure clear of obstruction The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and or beverages in a normal household and similar ap...

Page 4: ...blocked water will collect in the bottom of the appliance 1 5 Installation For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it Do not con nect the appliance if it is damaged Re port possible damages immediately to the place you bought it In that case re tain packing It is advisable to wait at least four ...

Page 5: ...ndicator B Holiday Mode C Eco Mode D Shopping Mode E Door open alarm indicator F Extra Humidity mode 2 2 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 dis play is off 3 If DEMO appears on the display the appliance is in demonstration mode Refer to What to do if paragraph 4 The temperature indicators show the set...

Page 6: ...ecial icons The function switches off by se lecting a different set temperature 2 7 Extra Humidity Mode If you need to increase the humidity in the refrigerator we suggest activating the Ex tra Humidity function To switch on the function Press the Mode button until the corre sponding icon appears To switch off the function Press the Mode button in order to select a different function or press the ...

Page 7: ...ing food quality On delivery the filter is in a plastic bag Refer to Installation of the Taste Guard filter for instructions Make sure that the air lever flap is closed to obtain proper function 3 3 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 po sitions to allow for the subdivision best suit...

Page 8: ...eserved longer When the ventilation slots are opened more air circulation results in a lower air moisture content in the fruit and vegetable compartments 3 7 Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes the door shelves can be placed at different heights To make these adjustments gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free then re...

Page 9: ...so that air can circulate freely around it 4 3 Hints for refrigeration Useful hints Meat all types wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable 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 Fruits and vegetables these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the s...

Page 10: ... they are clean and free from debris rinse and dry thoroughly Do not pull move or damage any pipes and or cables inside the cabinet Never use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed clean ing products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will dam age the surface and leave a strong odor Clean the condenser black grill and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush This op...

Page 11: ...the refrigerator Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compart ment every time the motor compressor stops during normal use The defrost wa ter drains out through a drain hole into a special container at the back of the appli ance over the motor compressor where it evaporates It is important to periodically clean the de frost water drain hole in the middle of the...

Page 12: ...or open longer than necessary The food temperature is too high Let the food temperature decrease to a room tem perature before storage The room temperature is too high Decrease the room temper ature Water flows inside the refrigerator The water outlet is clog ged Clean the water outlet Food blocks the water passage to the water col lector Make sure that food does not touch the rear plate Water flo...

Page 13: ...fective Refer to Replacing the lamp The door has been open too long Close the door Door interferes with ventilation grill The appliance is not level led Refer to Levelling Misaligned door The appliance is not level led Refer to Levelling DEMO appears on the Display The appliance is in dem onstration mode DEMO Keep the Mode button pressed for approximately 10 seconds until a long sound of buzzer is...

Page 14: ...r the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units The ventilation space can be directly above the appliance behind and above the top cupboard In this case the space behind the top cupboard must be at least 50 mm deep 7 3 Electrical connection Before plugging in ensure that the volt age and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply The applianc...

Page 15: ...rom the lower hinge some models Some models are fitted with a si lencing pad under the cabinet Do not remove this pad 7 5 Rear spacers Install the two spacers and the locking pins provided within the accessory bag as shown in the figure Install the spacer at the back of the ap pliance Insert the locking pin 7 6 Levelling When placing the appliance ensure that it stands level If necessary adjust th...

Page 16: ...loosen from the surface Make sure that the air lever flap is closed to obtain proper function 7 8 Door reversibility 1 3 4 2 To change the opening direction of the door do these steps Remove the plug from the power Remove the ventilation grille Remove the upper filling and install it on the op posite side of the grille Remove the pedal hole cover and install the cover provided in the accessory bag...

Page 17: ...riving a 3 4 mm drift or drill into them Install the handle Install the covers on the handle Install the hole covers provided within the accessory bag Put the cabinet in position WARNING Reposition level the appliance wait for at least four hours and then connect it to the power socket Do a final check to make sure that All screws are tightened The magnetic seal adheres to the cabi net The door op...

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Page 19: ...e energy label 10 ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS Recycle the materials with the symbol Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office ...

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