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cARE & MAINTENANcE
MAINTAINING yOUR REFRIGERATOR
cHANGING THE LIGHT bULb
1. Switch off the power at the power point and remove the
cord by pulling the plug.
2. Carefully unclip the light cover by pulling the light cover
tab at the rear, towards you.
3. Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with a new bulb
of the same type and wattage. If, when you remove the
light bulb the small rubber "O" ring comes out with the
bulb, fit the "O" ring over the new bulb and screw bulb
into the socket (see diagram at bottom of page).
WARNING
Never insert your finger into the light bulb socket to check
for the presence of the "O" ring.
4. Replace the light cover by hooking the lugs into the front
of the housing and pressing the rear of the cover up until
it clips in.
5. Wait 5 minutes to ensure pressures in the refrigeration
system are equalised, before turning the refrigerator on
at the power point.
TIPS & INFORMATION
Ensure the 'O' ring is in place before replacing the bulb.
Light bulb
"O" ring
Light socket
cLEANING THE AppLIANcE
WARNING
Before cleaning: Turn appliance off at the power point, then
remove power cord from socket. This will make sure there is
no chance of getting an electric shock.
• Doors – stainless steel
This stainless steel has a special advanced protective
coating that eases the removal of marks such as
finger prints and water spots. To keep your stainless
steel appliance looking at its best, you should clean it
regularly. You should only clean the stainless steel doors
with luke-warm soapy water and a soft cloth, rinsing
with clean water and then wipe the surface with clean
water and a soft clean cloth to remove soap residue.
CAUTION
Do not use stainless steel cleaners, abrasive pads or other
cleaners as they are likely to scratch the surface. Damage to
this product after delivery is not covered by your warranty.
• Interior
You should clean the appliance interior regularly. It will
be easiest to clean when the food supply is low. Wash
the interior with a soft cloth and use an unscented mild
soap with lukewarm water. Thoroughly dry all surfaces
and removable parts. Avoid getting water on appliance
controls. If you have taken out any removable parts,
replace them and switch the power on before re-
stocking the appliance with food. Naturally, you should
keep the interior of your appliance hygienic by promptly
and thoroughly wiping up any food spills.
Do not use a steam cleaner. If live components come
into contact with condensing steam, they may short-
circuit or cause an electric shock.
• Door seals
Take care to keep door seals clean. Sticky food and
drink can cause seals to stick to the cabinet and tear
when you open the door. Wash seal with a mild
detergent and warm water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
CAUTION
Never use hot water, solvents, commercial kitchen cleaners,
aerosol cleaners, metal polishes, caustic or abrasive
cleaners, or scourers to clean this appliance, as they will
damage it. Many commercially available cleaning products
and detergents contain solvents that will damage your
refrigerator. When cleaning, use only a soft cloth with
an unscented mild soap and lukewarm water.
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, saving time and money.
problem
solution
Refrigerator is not
• Check that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet properly and that the outlet is switched 'ON'.
operating
• Try running another appliance from the power outlet. If no power is coming from the outlet you may have
blown a fuse or tripped a circuit of your household power supply.
• Try adjusting the temperature control to a slightly "colder" position.
• It is normal for the freezer fan NOT to operate during the automatic defrost cycle, or for a short time after the
appliance is switched on.
When there is
Modern refrigerators/freezers with increased storage capacity use high speed compressors. These can provide
refrigerator/freezer
a seemingly high level of sound which is quite normal. Normal operational sounds include:
noise
• Occasional gurgling, similar to water boiling.
• Air flow noise (air circulates because of a small fan).
• A popping noise heard during automatic defrost.
• A clicking noise heard just before the compressor starts (this is just the automatic switching action of the
temperature control, turning the compressor on or off).
Other strange sounds may mean that you need to check and take action. For example, noises may mean that:
• The cabinet is not level.
• The floor is uneven or weak.
• Bottles are badly placed and rattling.
• There are vibrations from an object on top of or behind or beside the refrigerator.
• The back of the refrigerator cabinet is touching the wall.
Remember it is quite normal for noise to seem louder just after the refrigerator
starts operating.
If there are odours
• The interior may need cleaning.
inside the refrigerator
• Some foods produce odours.
• Some containers and wrapping can cause odours.
• Ask yourself if the odour started about the same time you started storing something unusual.
When the motor
Your new refrigerator has a large fridge and freezer section to keep cool. So it is normal to frequently hear the sound
seems to run more than
of the motor. However, to keep operation to a minimum check the following:
expected
• Are doors kept open too long or too often?
• Are controls set too cold? See 'Controlling the temperature' on pages 11.
• Have large amounts of warm food just recently been stored? Summer, festive seasons and holidays usually mean a
lot more work for your refrigerator.
• If the day is hot or the room is very warm, the refrigerator will need to run more than normal.
• The refrigerator will run more that normal just after you install it or when it has been turned off for a long time.
If the temperature in the
• Check that the appliance has enough clearance at the sides, back and top.
refrigerator is too warm
Refer to the installation instructions on page 7.
• Refer to 'Controlling the temperature' on pages 11.
• You may have kept the door open too long or too frequently.
• Food containers or packaging may be holding a door open.
If the temperature in the
• Refer to 'Controlling the temperature' on page 11.
refrigerator is too cold
• Increase the temperature to avoid high energy consumption.
If heavy frosting occurs
Make sure you fully close the freezer and fridge doors. If the doors are left open, a heavy frost will coat the inside of
in the freezer
the freezer. If a frost develops, remove it and take care to properly close the doors.
If water drips on the
The defrost water tray, (located at the back or underneath of the cabinet) may not be properly positioned, or the drain
floor
tube may not be properly positioned to direct water into this tray. You may need to pull the refrigerator away from the
wall to check the tray and tube.
Fridge does not exit
Turn appliance off at the power point. Leave off for three (3) minutes for the memory to clear, then turn back on.
holiday mode
If the doors will not close • Check whether the top of the refrigerator is tilted back 10-15mm to allowthe doors to self close.
• Check whether something is holding the door open.
It is normal for the french doors to momentarily open and re-close when the food storage compartment door is closed.
If the french doors stay open, the refrigerator needs to be tilted backwards a little further. If you call a service person to
solve this problem you will be charged for the cost of the service call, this is not a warranty fault.
Check bins are positioned correctly on slides after cleaning.
IF yOU STILL REqUIRE SERvIcE
If you have a problem, and the problem persists after you have made the checks mentioned above, contact your nearest
Electrolux approved Service Centre or the dealer you bought the refrigerator from. Be ready to quote the model number,
9-digit PNC and 8-digit serial number, which is stated on the label inside the refrigerator compartment.
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