User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX A 60120 GS4

[. . . ] Before installing and using the appliance read this user's instruction book carefully. it contains safety precautions , hints , information and ideas. If the refrigerator is used in compliance with the instructions written, it will operate properly and provide you with greatest satisfaction. The symbols below help you to find things more easily: Safety precautions Warnings and information at this symbol serve safety for you and your appliance. [. . . ] In general, it is best to set the thermostat to << -18°C >> but, for the purpose of temperature setting, you should also consider the temperature of the room where the product is installed, the frequency of door openings, the volume of food to be stored in the product, the location of the product. Therefore, you should consider all these factors and you may have to do some testing for finding the best temperature. If you want a lower temperature, turn the thermostat into a position of higher number or, vice versa, if you need a higher temperature, you should set a position of lower number. Please allow 24 hours for the freezer temperature to stabilize between two adjustments. Alarm (red) indicator The temperature alarm indicator (E) will light up when the internal temperature of the freezer increases to a level (above -12°C) where the long-term conservation of the foods in not ensured. Please note that, when switching on the freezer for the first time, the alarm indicator will blink until the internal temperature has reached a level required for the safe conservation of frozen food. temperature problem: Under normal operating conditions , the internal temperature of the freezer will ensure the long-term conservation of the stored food. When such temperature rises above a certain level (-12°C), it will trigger an acoustic and light alarm. The light alarm is a continuous red light (E), while the acoustic alarm is an intermittent sound. It is practical to replace frozen products into the storing compartments after freezing has finished so that to make room in the freezing compartment for another freezing. In large quantities of food are to be stored, remove the baskets except the lowermost one from appliance and place food on the shelves. Intermediate freezing does not deteriorate foods already stored. Some useful information and advice After opening and closing the door of freezer vacuum will rise inside the appliance because of the low temperature. So wait 2-3 minutes after closing the door - if you want to open it again - while inner pressure equalises. Take care of operating the freezer at a position of thermostatic control so that the inside temperature can never go beyond -18 °C, since temperature higher than this can deteriorate frozen foods. It is practical to make sure of faultless operation of the appliance daily so as to notice possible failure in time and prevent deterioration of frozen foods. After a power failure the product will restart and the quick freeze function will be switched on. In this chapter practical hints and ideas are given about how to use the appliance to reach maximum energy saving and there is environmental information about the appliance as well. How to save energy Avoid putting the appliance in a sunny place and near anything that gives off heat. Be sure that the condenser and the compressor are well ventilated. Do not cover the sections where ventilation is. wrap products in tightly closing dishes or cling film to avoid building up unnecessary frost. [. . . ] In the following chart information is given about them to avoid unnecessary charges on service. If levelling the appliance requires, these washers can be removed. Do not stand the appliance on a sunny place or close to a radiator or cooker. If it is unavoidable because of furnishing and the appliance has to be stood near a cooker take these minimum distances into consideration: In case of gas or electric cooker 3 cm must be left, when it is less put a 0, 5 1 cm non-flam insulation between the two appliances. [. . . ]