EK274BN EK276BN EN Fridge Freezer User Manual
www.electrolux.com CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4 3. OPERATION.......................................................................................................5 4. FIRST USE......................................................................................................... 8 5. DAILY USE..................
ENGLISH responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance for future reference. 1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety • • • • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
www.electrolux.com • • Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance. • • • • • • • • • • • Remove all the packaging. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
ENGLISH • • • • • • • Do not put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container. Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance. Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance. Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot. Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp. Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.
www.electrolux.com 3.2 Display A B C D E F G Off min L K J I H 3.3 Switching on Connect the mains plug to the power socket. Press the appliance ON/OFF button if the display is off. The alarm buzzer could operate after few seconds. The temperature indicators show the set default temperature. To reset the alarm refer to "High temperature alarm". To select a different set temperature refer to "Temperature regulation". If DEMO appears on the display, refer to "Troubleshooting".
ENGLISH 3.8 Shopping function If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the Shopping function to chill the products more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator. 1. Press the Mode until the corresponding icon appears. The Shopping indicator flashes. 2. Press the OK to confirm. The Shopping indicator is shown. This function stops automatically after 52 hours.
www.electrolux.com Empty the fridge compartment before turning the Holiday function on. 1. Press the Mode until the Holiday indicator icon appears. The Holiday icon flashes. The fridge temperature indicator shows the set temperature. 2. Press the OK to confirm. The Holiday icon appears. To turn off the Holiday function, repeat the procedure until the Holiday indicator icon goes off. 3.
ENGLISH For better use of space, the front halfshelves (A) can be placed under the rear ones. (B) A B Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer and the bottle shelf to ensure correct air circulation. 5.2 Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. 1. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free. 2. Reposition as required. 9 5.
www.electrolux.com 5.5 Thawing It is possible to switch on the device manually when needed (refer to "FreeStore function"). 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. The FreeStore device stops when the door is open and restarts immediately after the door closing.
ENGLISH warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
www.electrolux.com 7. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. 7.1 General warnings CAUTION! Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.
ENGLISH About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set a lower temperature, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation. A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm. 1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out electrical plug from the wall socket. 2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup‐ ported properly. Check if the appliance stands stable. Audible or visual alarm is on. The cabinet has been re‐ cently switched on or the temperature is still too high. Refer to "Door Open Alarm"or "High Tempera‐ ture Alarm". The temperature in the ap‐ Refer to "Door Open pliance is too high. Alarm"or "High Tempera‐ ture Alarm". The door is left open. Close the door.
ENGLISH 15 Problem Possible cause Solution There is too much frost and ice. The door is not closed cor‐ Refer to "Closing the door". rectly or the gasket is de‐ formed/dirty. The water drainage plug is not correctly positioned. Position the water drain‐ age plug in the correct way. Food products are not wrapped properly. Wrap the food products better. Temperature is set incor‐ rectly. Refer to "Operation" chap‐ ter.
www.electrolux.com Problem Possible cause Solution The food products' temper‐ Let the food products tem‐ ature is too high. perature decrease to room temperature before stor‐ age. Many food products are stored at the same time. Store less food products at the same time. The thickness of the frost is greater than 4-5 mm. Defrost the appliance. The door has been opened Open the door only if nec‐ often. essary. The FastFreeze function is Refer to "FastFreeze func‐ switched on. tion".
ENGLISH Climate Ambient temperature class N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C 9.4 Electrical connection • • Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range. If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre.
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ENGLISH 19 11. TECHNICAL INFORMATION 11.1 Technical data Height mm 1523 Width mm 547 Depth mm 575 Rising time Hours 16 Voltage Volts 230 - 240 Frequency Hz 50 The technical information is situated in the rating plate, on the external or 12. CH internal side of the appliance and in the energy label.
www.electrolux.com 13. 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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