Electrolux LRB3DE18C Refrigerator User Manual

Electrolux LRB3DE18C Refrigerator

Product Information

Model Number : LRB3DE18C

Product: Refrigerator

The Electrolux refrigerator is a stylish and innovative appliance designed with the user in mind. It has been manufactured with decades of professional experience and is built to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances such as temperature, vibration, and humidity. The appliance is equipped with internal lighting to signal information about its operational status. It contains flammable gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility.

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Information

Before installing or using the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions to avoid any injuries or damage that may occur. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of improper installation or usage.

Safety Instructions

Installation

The installation of the Electrolux refrigerator should only be carried out by a qualified person.

Electrical Connection

When positioning the appliance, ensure that the supply cord is not trapped or damaged to avoid the risk of fire and electric shock. Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

Use

Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing isobutane to avoid the risk of injury, burns, electric shock, or fire.

Internal Lighting

The internal lighting of the appliance is not intended for household room illumination and can cause electric shock if handled improperly.

Care and Cleaning

To avoid the risk of injury or damage to the appliance, always follow the care and cleaning instructions provided in the user manual.

Service

Always use original spare parts and contact an authorized service center for repairs. Ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. The information can be found
on the rating plate.

Installation

Dimensions

The Electrolux refrigerator has the following dimensions:

• Height: 1816mm
• Width: 556mm
• Depth: 549mm

Location

To ensure the best functionality of the appliance, it should not be installed near a heat source (oven, stoves, radiators, cookers, or hobs) or in a place with direct sunlight. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet to avoid a risk of instability of the appliance.

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

• Always use original spare parts.
• When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
• following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
• The information can be found on the rating plate.
• Warning / Caution-Safety information
• General information and tips
• Environmental information
• Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the resultof incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload the appliance provided that they have been properly instructed.
• This appliance may be used by persons with very extensive and complex disabilities provided that they have been properly instructed.
• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.

General Safety

• This appliance is for storing food and baverages only.
• This appliance is designed for single household domestic use in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in, offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
• To avoid contamination of food respect the following instructions:
  • do not open the door for long periods;
  • clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems;
  • store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to prevent mould from developing within the appliance.
• 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

WARNING!
Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure due to safety manner.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.
• At first installation or after reversing the door wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Before carrying out any operations on the appliance (e.g. reversing the door), remove the plug from the power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs. Do not expose the appliance to the rain.
• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.
• The appliance contains a bag of desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not food. Please dispose of it immediately.

Electrical connection

WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
WARNING!
When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
WARNING!
Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change the electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

Use

WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electric shock or fire.

The appliance contains flammable gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing isobutane.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Any use of the built-in product as free-standing is strictly prohibited.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.
• 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.

Internal lighting

WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.

• This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class F.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

Care and cleaning

WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.

Service

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-professional repair can have safety consequences and might void the guarantee.
• The following spare parts will be available for 7 years after the model has been discontinued: thermostats, temperature sensors, printed circuit boards, light sources, door handles, door hinges, trays and baskets. Please note that some of these spare parts are only available to professional repairers, and that not all spare parts are relevant for all models.
• Door gaskets will be available for 10 years after the model has been discontinued.

Disposal

WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone-friendly.
• The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.

INSTALLATION

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

WARNING!
Refer to installation instruction document to install your appliance.

WARNING!
Fix the appliance in accordance with installation instruction document to avoid a risk of instability of the appliance.

Dimensions

³ the height, width and depth of the appliance including the handle, plus the space necessary for free circulation of the cooling air, plus the space necessary to allow door opening to the minimum angle permitting removal of all internal equipment

Location
To ensure appliance’s best functionality, you should not install the appliance in the nearby of the heat source (oven, stoves, radiators, cookers or hobs) or in a place with direct sunlight. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet.
This appliance should be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor position.
This appliance is intended to be used at ambient temperature ranging from 10°C to 43°C.

• The correct operation of the appliance 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.
• It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. The plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

Electrical connection

• Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.
• The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
• The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient.

CAUTION!
Refer to the installation instructions for the installation.

Door reversibility
Please refer to the separate document with instructions on installation and door reversal.

CAUTION!
At every stage of reversing the door protect the floor from scratching with a durable material.

CONTROL PANEL

1. Display
2. Temperature warmer button
3. Temperature colder button
4. OK
5. Mode
6. ON/OFF

It is possible to change predefined sound of buttons by pressing together Mode and temperature colder button for a few seconds. Change is reversible.

Display

Switching on

1. Connect the mains plug to the power socket.
2. Press the appliance ON/OFF if the display is off. The temperature indicators show the set default temperature.
   To select a different set temperature refer to “Temperature regulation”.
   If “dEMo” appears on the display, refer to “Troubleshooting” .

Switching off

1. Press the appliance ON/OFF for 3 seconds.
   The display switches off.

2. Disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.

Temperature regulation
Set the temperature of the appliance by pressing the temperature regulators. Recommended set temperature is:

+4°C for the fridge

The temperature range may vary between 2°C and 8°C for fridge.
The temperature indicators show the set temperature.

The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours. After a power failure the set temperature remains stored.

FastCool function
If you need to insert in the fridge compartment a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the FastCool 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 FastCool indicator flashes.

2. Press the OK to confirm.
   The FastCool indicator is shown. The fan activates automatically for the function duration.
   This function stops automatically after approximately 6 hours.
   You can deactivate the FastCool function before its automatic end by repeating the procedure or by selecting a different fridge set temperature.

Holiday mode
This mode allows you to keep the appliance empty during a long holiday period reducing the formation of bad odours.

1. Press the Mode until thecorresponding icon appears.
   The Holiday indicator flashes. The temperature indicator shows the set temperature.

2.  Press the OK to confirm.
   The Holiday indicator is shown.
   This mode switches off after selecting a different temperature.

DYNAMICAIR function
The refrigerator compartment is equipped with a device that allows rapid cooling of food and keeps more uniform temperature in the compartment.
This device activates automatically when needed or manually.
To switch on the function

1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
   The DYNAMICAIR indicator flashes.

2. Press the OK button to confirm. The DYNAMICAIR indicator is shown.
   To switch off the function repeat the procedure until the DYNAMICAIR indicator goes off.
   If the function is activated automatically the DYNAMICAIR indicator is not shown (refer to “Daily use”).
   The activation of the DYNAMICAIR function increase the energy consumption.

The fan stops when the door is open and restarts immediately after the door closing.

ChildLock function
Activate the ChildLock function to lock the buttons from unintentional operation.

1. Press Mode until the corresponding icon appears.
   The ChildLock indicator flashes.

2. Press OK to confirm.
   The ChildLock indicator is shown.
   To deactivate the ChildLock function, repeat the procedure until the ChildLock indicator goes off.

DrinksChill function
The DrinksChill function is to be used to set an acoustic alarm at the preferred time, useful for example when a recipe requires to cool down food products for a certain period of time.

1. Press Mode until the corresponding icon appears.
   The DrinksChill indicator flashes. The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes) for a few seconds.

2. Press the Timer regulator to change the Timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes.

3. Press OK to confirm.
   The DrinksChill indicator is shown.
   The Timer starts to flash (min).
   At the end of the countdown the “0 min” indicator flashes and an audible alarm sounds. Press OK to switch off the sound and terminate the function.
   To switch off the function repeat the procedure until the DrinksChill goes off.
   It is possible to change the time at any time during the countdown and at the end by pressing the Temperature colder button and the Temperature warmer button.

Door open alarm
If the fridge door is left open for approximately 5 minutes, the sound is on and alarm indicator flashes
The alarm stops after closing the door. During the alarm, the sound can be muted by pressing any button.

If you do not press any button, the sound switches off automatically after around one hour to avoid disturbing.

DAILY USE

CAUTION!
This refrigerating appliance is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs.

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 up until it comes free.
2. Reposition as required.

This model is equipped with a variable storage box which can be moved sideways.

Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.
This appliance is also equipped with a shelf consisting of two parts. The front half of the shelf can be placed under the second half to make better use of space.
To fold the shelf:

1. Take out the front half gently.
2. Slide it into the lower rail and under the second half.

Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air circulation.

Removing ExtraZone

1. Hold the drawer together with the glass cover of the ExtraZone and pull them towards yourself.

2. Tilt the module downwards to remove it from the refrigerator.

Vegetable drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
To remove the drawer (e.g. for cleaning):

1. Pull out the drawer and lift it up.

2. Push the rails inside the cabinet to avoid damage to the appliance when closing the door.

To reassemble:

1. Pull out the rails.

2. Place the rear part of the drawer (1 on the rails.

3. Keep the front of the drawer (2) lifted up while pushing the drawer in.

4. Press the front part of the drawer downwards.

Pull out the drawer again and check if it is placed correctly on both rear and front hooks.

Humidity control
The glass shelf incorporates a device with slits (adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which makes it possible to regulate the humidity in the vegetable drawer(s).

Do not place any food products on the humidity control device.

The position of the humidity control depends on the type and on the amount of fruits and vegetables:

• Slots closed: recommended when there is a small amount of fruits and vegetables. In this way, the natural moisture content in fruits and vegetables is preserved longer.
• Slots opened: recommended when there is a big amount of fruits and vegetables. In this way, more air circulation results in a lower air moisture.

DYNAMIC AIR
The refrigerator compartment is equipped with a device that allows rapid cooling of foods and keeps more uniform temperature in the compartment.
This device activates automatically when needed.

It is also possible to switch on the device manually when needed (refer to
“DYNAMICAIR function”).

The fan operates only when the door is closed.

CleanAir filter
Your appliance is equipped with the CleanAir carbon filter in a drawer inside the DYNAMICAIR device.
The filter purifies the air from unwanted odours in the fridge compartment, improving the storage quality.
On delivery the filter is in a plastic bag (Refer to “Care and cleaning” chapter for the installation).

CAUTION!
During the operation, always keep the air ventilation drawer closed.

HINTS AND TIPS

Hints for energy saving

• Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the configuration with the drawers in the bottom part of the appliance and shelves evenly distributed. Position of the door bins does not affect energy consumption.
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than necessary.
• Do not set too high temperature to save energy unless it is required by the characteristics of the food.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the temperature control is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice formation on the evaporator. In this case, set the temperature control toward higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and to save energy this way.
• Ensure a good ventilation. Do not cover the ventilation grilles or holes.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

• Good temperature setting that ensures preservation of fresh food is a temperature less than or equal to + 4°C.
  Higher temperature setting inside the appliance may lead to shorter shelf life of food.

• Cover the food with packaging to preserve its freshness and aroma.

• Always use closed containers for liquids and for food, to avoid flavours or odours in the compartment.

• To avoid the cross-contamination between cooked and raw food, cover the cooked food and separate it from the raw one.

• It is recommended to defrost the food inside the fridge.

• Do not insert hot food inside the appliance. Make sure it has cooled down at room temperature before inserting it.

• To prevent food waste the new stock of food should always be placed behind the old one.

Hints for food refrigeration

• Fresh food compartment is the one marked (on the rating plate) with
• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packaging and place it on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
•  It is advisable not to keep the exotic fruits like bananas, mangos, papayas etc. in the refrigerator.
• Vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and garlic should not be kept in the refrigerator.
• Butter and cheese: place in an airtight container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene bag to exclude as much air as possible.
• Bottles: close them with a cap and place them on the door bottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack.
• In order to accelerate cooling down of the goods, it is advisable to turn on the fan. The activation of DYNAMICAIR allows greater homogenization of internal temperatures.
• Always refer to the expiry date of the products to know how long to keep them.

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly.

CAUTION!
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish.
CAUTION!
The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe them clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
For this purpose use the tube cleaner provided with the appliance

Replacing the CleanAir filter
The CleanAir filter is an active carbon filter that absorbs bad odours and permits to maintain the best flavor and aroma for all foodstuffs without risk of odor cross-contamination.

The air filter should be handled carefully to prevent its surface from being scratched.

On delivery, the carbon filter is in a plastic bag to preserve performance. Place the filter in the slot before activating the appliance.

1. Open the drawer.

2. Pull out the exhausted air filter.

3. Insert the new air filter in the slot.

4. Close the drawer.
   To get the best performance the drawer should be placed properly and the CleanAir filter should be changed once every year.
   The air filter is a consumable accessory and as such is not covered by the guarantee. New active air filters can be purchased from your local dealer. To change the air filter repeat the procedure.

Period of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long period, take the following precautions:

1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Clean the appliance and all accessories.
4. Leave the door open to prevent unpleasant smells.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.

What to do if…

If the advice does not lead to the desired result, call the nearest Authorized Service Centre.

Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light.
Only service is allowed to replace the lighting device. Contact your Authorised Service Centre

Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to installation instructions.
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.

NOISES

TECHNICAL DATA

• The technical information is situated in the rating plate on the internal side of the appliance and on the energy label.
• The QR code on the energy label supplied with the appliance provides a web link to the information related to the performance of the appliance in the EU EPREL database. Keep the energy label for reference together with the user manual and all other documents provided with this appliance.
• It is also possible to find the same information in EPREL using the link https://eprel.ec.europa.eu and the model name and product number that you find on the rating plate of the appliance.
• See the link www.theenergylabel.eu for detailed information about the energy label.

INFORMATION FOR TEST INSTITUTES

Installation and preparation of the appliance for any EcoDesign verification shall be compliant with EN 62552. Ventilation requirements, recess dimensions and minimum rear
clearances shall be as stated in this User Manual at Chapter 3. Please contact the manufacturer for any other further information, including loading plans.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of 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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References

• Electrolux
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• Register Your Appliance – Product Registration – Electrolux
• APPLiA Europe | The new Energy Label | Belgium

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