Electrolux EHE5167S, User Manual

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BEFORE USING YOUR aPPLIaNCE 

Before you use the refrigerator, we recommend that you 
read through the relevant sections of this manual, which 
provides the description of your appliance and 
its functions.
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use  
an appliance, it is important that the appliance is installed 
correctly and that you read the safety instructions carefully 
to avoid misuse and hazards. 
We recommend that you keep this instruction booklet for 
future reference and pass it on to any future owners. 

 ImporTanT!

Check for any damage or marks

If you find the refrigerator is damaged or marked, you  
must report it within 7 days if you wish to claim for 
damage/marks under the manufacturer’s warranty. 
This does not affect your statutory rights.

INFORmaTION ON DISPOSaL  

FOR USERS

 EnVIronmEnT!

•  most of the packing materials are recyclable. Please 

dispose of those materials marked with the recycle 
symbol   through your local recycling depot or by 

placing them in appropriate collection containers.

•   If you wish to discard this product, please contact 

your local authorities and ask for the correct method 
of disposal. 

•   Local authorities will have the latest information 

regarding safe disposal of the product.

•   Incorrect disposal may expose the user to injury 

from sharp objects, flammable gases or cause 
environmental damage.

•    Refrigerant gases within the unit should only be 

discharged by qualified persons. a licence may be 
required by your local authorities to discharge or 
reclaim the refrigerant gases. Incorrect discharge of 
gases may expose the user to injury from flammable 
gases or cause environmental damage.

 WarnInG!

 When you dispose of your old refrigerators or freezers 
remove any doors. Children can suffocate if they get 
trapped inside a discarded unit.

 WarnInG!

  If pressurised aerosol containers bear the  
word ‘flammable’ and/or a small flame  
symbol, do not store them inside any  
refrigerator or freezer. If you do so you  
may cause an explosion.

ImPORTaNT SaFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 WarnInG!

•  This appliance is not intended for use by persons 

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory 
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or 
knowledge, unless they are being supervised or 
have been given instruction concerning use of the 
appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 
Children should be supervised to ensure that they  
do not play with the appliance.

•  Don’t use a steam cleaner. If live components come 

into contact with condensing steam, they may short 
circuit or cause an electric shock.

•  Do not use mechanical devices or other means to 

accelerate the defrosting process other than those 
recommended by the manufacturer.

•  This appliance contains insulation formed with 

flammable blowing gases. avoid safety hazards  
by carefully disposing of this appliance.

r600a refrigerant warning

•  This appliance contains flammable R600a refrigerant. 

avoid safety hazards by carefully installing, handling, 
servicing and disposing of this appliance. 

•   Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is  

not damaged during transportation and installation.

•   In the event any damage accidentally occurs, keep the 

appliance away from open fires and any devices that 
produce sparks or arcs and luminaries during normal 
or abnormal operation, and unplug the appliance at 
the power point. Call authorised service for necessary 
action and advice.

•   Leaking refrigerant may ignite vent area if leak occurs.
•   The room for installing appliance must be at least 

1m

3

 per 8g of refrigerant. The amount and type of 

refrigerant in the appliance can be found on the rating 
plate inside the appliance.

•   It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised 

Service Person to service this appliance. In 
Queensland australia - the authorized Service Person 
mUST hold a Gas Work authorisation for hydrocarbon 
refrigerants, to carry out servicing or repairs which 
involve the removal of covers. 

Switching off your appliance

If the appliance needs to be switched off for an extended 
period, the following steps should be taken to reduce the 
symptoms of mould:
1.  Remove all food.
2.  Remove the power plug from the power point.
3.  Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
4.   Ensure that all the doors are wedged open slightly 

for air circulation.