MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING INSTALLATION
Important
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carriedWarning
Changing the light bulb
out, DISCONNECT the appliance from the
ELECTRICITY supply.Should the interior light fail to work, first switch offIF YOU ARE DISCARDING AN OLD APPLIANCEIt must be possible to disconnect the appliance from
THAT HAS A LOCK OR CATCH ON THE DOOR,
the appliance and disconnect from the electricitythe mains power supply; the plug must therefore be
YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IT IS MADE
Internal cleaningsupply, then replace the bulb as follows;easily accessible after installation.
UNUSABLE TO PREVENT YOUNG CHILDREN
BEING TRAPPED INSIDE.
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water).Depending upon the position which you choose for
Rinse and dry thoroughly.your appliance, you may wish to reverse the way in
which the door opens. To do this, refer to instructions
on Door reversal directions.
NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE
POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED CLEANING
Positioning
PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES,TO CLEAN
THE INTERIOR AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THEThis appliance should only be installed at a location
SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG ODOUR.where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate classification indicated on the rating plate, which
Clean the drain hole of the water trough at regular
is located at the left on the inside of the appliance.
intervals and make sure that the drain hole is never
obstructed, so that the defrost water may flow freely.The following table shows which ambient temperature is
Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by
correct for each climate classification:
pressing as shown in the figure. Unscrew the bulb
and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (available fromSN +10°C to + 32°C
External cleaning
your nearest Electrolux Service Force Centre).
N +16°C to + 32°C
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleanersReplace the light cover by sliding it into its original
ST +18°C to + 38°C
contain chemicals that can attack/damage theposition and replacing the screw.
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason itT +18°C to + 43°C
is recommended that the outer casing of this
DefrostingIt should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct
appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a
sunlight and away from extreme temperature e.g. not next
little washing-up liquid added.The refrigerator automatically defrosts every time theto a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold room e.g. an
compressor stops. The water is discharged, via the
An accumulation of dust will affect the performanceouthouse, where the temperatures may fall below 10°C
pipe, into a tray located at the back of the appliance
of the appliance and cause excessive electricity(50°F). If these temperatures are exceeded i.e. colder or
above the compressor, where it evaporates.
consumption.warmer, then the appliance may not operate correctly.
You MUST ensure that the appliance is switchedYou should also ensure that air can circulate freely around
OFF.the back and the top of the cabinet. There must also be at
least 100 mm (4) distance between the top of the cabinet
Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill)
and any overhanging kitchen furniture (A). Ideally, the
and the compressor at the back of the appliance,
appliance should not be positioned beneath overhanging
with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see diagram.
furniture (B).
There should also be a gap of 25 mm either side of the
appliance. Do not obstruct the space underneath. The
back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but
must not touch it. DO NOT install in places with restricted
ventilation.
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet using
Important
your fingers or a spanner (see figure).
To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge,
periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centreRear spacers
of the V shaped drip collector at the back of the
refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and vegetableThe plastic bag containing all relevant
documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted
drawer. Use the defrost cleaner provided which you will
When the appliance is not in usefind already inserted into the discharge hole.into special holes in the back of the appliance.
Fit the spacers into the holes, taking care to ensure
Remember to wash the defrost cleaner in hot soapyWhen the appliance is not in use for long periods,
that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown in the
water at regular intervals. Dry throughly before
disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all
diagram. Then turn them through 45° (arrow (A)
replacing.
foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar
vertical) until they lock into place.
to prevent unpleasant smells.
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