Hints For Energy Saving - Electrolux SC380FCN Manuel D'utilisation

Your fridge is operating noisily
Cracking (ice cracking) noise occurs:
• During automatic defrosting.
• When the appliance is cooled or warmed (due to expansion of appliance material).
Motor noise: Indicates the compressor is operating normally. The compressor may
cause more noise for a short time when it is first activated.
Bubbling noise and splash: Due to the flow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.
Air blowing noise: Indicates normal operation of the system due to the circulation of air.
There is a build-up of humidity inside the cooler
Check if:
• All food is packed properly. Containers must be dry before being placed in the fridge.
• The fridge door is opened frequently. Humidity of the room enters the fridge when
the doors are opened. Humidity increases faster when the doors are opened more
frequently, especially if the humidity of the room is high.
The door is not opening and closing properly
Check if:
• There is food or packaging preventing the door from closing
• The door compartments, shelves and drawers are placed properly
• The door joints are broken or torn
• Your fridge is level.
Recommendations
To stop the appliance completely, unplug from main socket (for cleaning and when the door
is left open).

Hints for Energy Saving

1. Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near
a heat source (such as a radiator or oven) otherwise an insulating plate should be used.
2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool before placing them inside the appliance.
3. Drinks or other liquids should be covered when inside the appliance. If left uncovered, the
humidity inside the appliance will increase, therefore the appliance uses more energy. Keeping
drinks and other liquids covered helps preserve their smell and taste.
4. Avoid keeping the doors open for long periods and opening the doors too frequently as
warm air will enter the appliance and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
5. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments ( such as the crisper and
chiller) closed.
6. The door gasket must be clean and pliable. In case of wear, if your gasket is detachable,
replace the gasket. If not detachable, you have to replace the door.
7. Eco mode / default setting function preserves fresh foods while saving energy.
8. Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge): Most efficient use of energy is ensured in the
configuration with the drawers in the bottom part of the appliance, and shelves evenly.
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