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4 - Operating your refrigerator

Initial start up

The refrigerator transfers heat from food placed inside 
the refrigerator to the outside air.

This process makes the rear, the sides and the area 
adjacent to the doors, particularly at initial start up, 
feel warm. This is normal.

There is a cooling coil located behind the rear wall of the 
freezer section. This coil cools and removes moisture 
from the air. A fan at the rear of the freezer section then 
circulates cold, dry air throughout the refrigerator.

This air circulation means that foods are refrigerated far 
more quickly than in refrigerators where the air remains 
relatively static.

Avoid placing food against air outlets as this will 
affect air circulation. (see diagram on page 5)

A light frosting will occasionally occur on the cold interior 
of the freezer when the door is opened frequently. This 
is normal and will disappear after a few days in most 
climates.

Make sure you fully close the freezer and fresh food 
doors after you load or remove food from these 
compartments. If the doors are left partly open, a heavy 
frost will coat the inside of the freezer. If a frost develops, 
remove it. Take care to properly close the doors and the 
frost will not reoccur.

Your new energy efficient refrigerator uses a high-speed 
compressor and other energy efficient components that 
may produce different noises to your old refrigerator. 
These sounds are normal and include:

• compressor running noise.
• air movement noise from the small fan motor.
• occasional gurgling, similar to water boiling.
• a popping noise, heard during defrosting.
• a clicking noise, just prior to the compressor 
starting up.

These noises are normal and not cause for alarm.

Further details can be found on page 17.

Refrigerator / Freezer operation

On a top freezer refrigerator

If food is forward of the ribs on the bottom 
of the freezer, it will keep the door open. So 
make sure food is stored behind the ribs.

On a bottom freezer refrigerator

Ensure  freezer  baskets  and  shelves  are 
pushed  completely  back  to  prevent  them 
holding the door open.

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Summary of Contents for N520J

Page 1: ...REFRIGERATION REFRIGERATION ...

Page 2: ...ning the refrigerator 16 Exterior 16 Cabinet 16 Doors painted 16 Doors stainless steel 16 Interior 16 Keep the door seals clean 16 Safety 16 What to do before calling for service 17 All rights in this publication are reserved and no part may be reproduced without the prior written permission of Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd Electrolux The contents of this publication are believed to be correct ...

Page 3: ...th flammable blowing gases Avoid safety hazards by carefully disposing of this appliance The refrigerator must be plugged into its own dedicated 220 240 Volt 50 Hz AC electric outlet Ensure that the electric outlet is properly earthed to ground Consult a qualified electrician if you are unsure Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug If the power cord is damaged it should be replaced by a serv...

Page 4: ...2 Features at a glance Please look at the diagram below before reading about how to care for your refrigerator TOP FREEZER MODELS TM Model shown N520J Features may vary according to model Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...2 Features at a glance Please look at the diagram below before reading about how to care for your refrigerator BOTTOM FREEZER MODELS BM Model shown NB430J Features may vary according to model Page 5 ...

Page 6: ...ram 2 4 Check the alignment of the refrigerator to the surrounding cupboards The top of the refrigerator should be level from side to side see Diagram 3 If you need to adjust the level use the adjustable rollers as discussed in Step 3 5 If the refrigerator now rocks from one corner to the opposite rear corner this means that the floor is uneven you will need to put some packing under one of the re...

Page 7: ...arrier off the wire shelf To fit the Ice station assembly to a bottom freezer model Fit the Ice Station carrier to the wire shelf by alligning the outside of the carrier to the wires as shown in diagram 1 Make sure the four clips are engaged onto the central wire as shown in diagram 2 Then push up in the middle of the carrier until it clips into place Finally slide the ice cube trays or storage bi...

Page 8: ...ou fully close the freezer and fresh food doors after you load or remove food from these compartments If the doors are left partly open a heavy frost will coat the inside of the freezer If a frost develops remove it Take care to properly close the doors and the frost will not reoccur Your new energy efficient refrigerator uses a high speed compressor and other energy efficient components that may ...

Page 9: ... freeze function Use the fast freeze function when you add a large amount of food to the freezer compartment This freezes the food quickly but does not affect the temperature in the refrigerator compartment To use this function press the fast freeze button once An animated icon will light up The fast freeze function will now operate for 90 minutes If you want to turn the fast freeze function off b...

Page 10: ...ur drink is chilled take it out of the freezer If it is not cold enough reset the wine chill function remembering that the drink is already partially chilled Energy Efficiency Your refrigerator has been designed with energy efficiency in mind and can operate in any of three modes Normal Eco Vacation depending on the level of efficiency sought Normal Mode This is the mode which is entered automatic...

Page 11: ... before assessing whether you need to make any further changes NB Testing ice cream is a good way to check the freezer temperature Testing drinking water is a good way to check the refrigerator compartment temperature ADJUSTING THE FREEZER TEMPERATURE 1 Select the freezer control Top knob 2 Rotate the knob clockwise to set Colder 3 Rotate the knob anti clockwise to set Less Cold COLDEST FREEZER SE...

Page 12: ...s before assessing whether you need to make any further changes NB Testing ice cream is a good way to check the freezer temperature Testing drinking water is a good way to check the refrigerator compartment temperature ADJUSTING THE REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE 1 Select the refrigerator control Bottom knob 2 Rotate the knob clockwise to set Colder 3 Rotate the knob anti clockwise to set Less Cold ADJU...

Page 13: ...e sliding deli bin allows you to position the deli bin in any position within the refrigerator This allows you to conveniently locate it around stored food or to align it with the multi flow vents for direct cooling Usage Instructions In order to correctly use the deli bin it should be located fully on the left or right or in a central position This will align the multiflow vents with the ducting ...

Page 14: ...ny of the runners this is a very useful feature if your appliance door happens to have limited access Deodoriser Your refrigerator is fitted with a catalysing deodoriser to assist with the removal of food odours inside your refrigerator It is located at the air return so odours are removed by adsorbtion through the filter by the normal operation of the refrigerator see diagram 1 Keeping food cover...

Page 15: ...s the same as the original Step 5 Replace the light cover by hooking the light cover lugs into the bottom of the housing and pressing the upper part of the cover until it clips in Step 6 Replace shelves Step7 Wait5minutestoensure pressures in the refrigeration system are equalized Then turn the refrigerator on at the power point Freezer Compartment where fitted Step 1 Switch off the power at the p...

Page 16: ...efrigerator hygienic by promptly and thoroughly wiping up any food spills Keep the door seals clean 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 WARNING Never use hot water solvents commercial kitchen cleaners aerosol cleaners metal polishes ca...

Page 17: ...ng 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 w...

Page 18: ... will be charged for the cost of the service call as this is not a warranty fault If heavy frosting occurs in the freezer Make sure you fully close the freezer and fresh food doors after you load or remove food from these compartments If the doors are left partly open a heavy frost will coat the inside of the freezer If a frost develops remove it Take care to properly close the doors and the frost...

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Page 20: ...63683620 Piece Number 1446049 Date of issue June 2004 2004 ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS PTY LTD A B N 51 004 762 341 The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice KITCHEN CLEANING AND OUTDOOR APPLIANCES www electrolux com au ...

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