Electrolux 160 LA - Manual (Page 6)

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Using the appliance Using the appliance
Before first use
Remove all securing tapes.
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water
to which a little bicarbonate of soda has been added
(5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or
detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance
thoroughly.
Do not use detergents, abrasive powders,
highly perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or products containing alcohol.
To start the appliance
1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hours after
installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains
supply.
3. Turn the thermostat control to the required setting.
A setting of 3 is usually suitable for normal
operation (see thermostat control).
4. Leave the appliance for approximately 4 hours for
the correct temperature to be reached before
placing food inside.
Thermostat Control
The thermostat control situated inside the refrigerator
regulates the temperature of the appliance. The
thermostat control is marked from 1-5, the highest
number being the coldest setting.
Position 0 -
Off
Position 1 - Cold
Position 5 - Coldest
The thermostat setting can vary as the temperature
inside the cabinet depends on the following
factors:
room temperature
how often the door is opened
how much food is stored
position of the appliance
During prolonged periods of abnormally hot
weather, if the thermostat is set on too high a
number, the cooling system may operate
continuously and the fridge cooling plate may not
defrost. Turning the thermostat control to a lower
number will cause the automatic defrosting to
resume.
Normal operating sounds
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds
when the refrigerant is pumped to the cooling plate
through the coils or tubing at the rear.
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being
pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound
or pulsating noise from the compressor.
A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will
hear a faint 'click' when the thermostat cuts in and
out.
Defrosting
The refrigerator defrosts every time the compressor
stops. The water is discharged, via the water
outlet, to the evaporation tray over the compressor
where it evaporates.