Electrolux ERE5047SA (501L, Stainless Steel) Questions & Answers

I know exactly what you are talking about, this is the most annoying factor of the fridge! I am unaware of a way that you can turn it off like a function of some sort. However, I can tell you it gets better over time - 45 seconds turns into 5 seconds of waiting. Despite it being annoying I really believe it is what keeps all of our food from spoiling so easily. We have saved so much money from not having food spoil with this fridge.

Thanks for that. We look forward to only 5 seconds. I can't believe a manufacturer would make a fridge that won't let the door open until it is ready. We have had quite a few fridges over the years and know no one else whose fridge does this. Food spoiling has never been a problem in previous fridges. Its a great fridge but I'd be unlikely to recommend it to anyone else.

There is a lighting panel on the inside right hand side that tells you the temperature etc. It will also have a little warning light that comes on to tell you it’s nearly time to change the filter (this gives you time to purchase one if you don’t have a spare available). And then eventually the red light comes on saying change filter and it will remain on. Filter needs to be changed every 3 months. Because it’s only my husband and I using it I sometimes let it go abit longer 4-5 months because it’s used less than the average household and just set a reminder on my iPhone. Just a tip when you do change it because I had a blonde moment when I first changed mine - when you put the new one in you have to press a and hold a button on the lit up panel to make it start up. Hope this makes sense and helps!

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Just want to add that we have cut our food bill down by approximately 20% due to the preservation of fresh foods and less wastage