User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ACS1800

[. . . ] 29 Metal grille at the back of the appliance . 37 Description of the appliance a Safety lock indicator light b On/Off button c Temperature display d Controls for setting the temperature Left hand button: warmer Right hand button: colder e Super freeze button and indicator light f Alarm off button 4 Description of the appliance a Lighting b Frost free system c Freezer tray d Freezer drawers with freezer calendar e Marker system for frozen food 5 Miele{home Optional accessory The Miele|home system gives you the ability to check information about your appliance at any time. For example, if a temperature alarm, power cut or other fault message occurs, this information will be relayed directly to the Miele|home system. the Miele|home InfoControl) and your appliance must be fitted with the Communication module (XKM 2000 KF) to benefit from this feature. [. . . ] The temperature is not controlled in these drawers and food stored in them would soon deteriorate. Example If you only require 2 freezer drawers for storing frozen food: ^ Place the food in the top 2 freezer drawers, leaving the remaining drawers empty. Isolation plate (depending on model; optional accessory) The isolation plate is used to isolate freezer drawers which you do not wish to use, and thus save energy. It should be used if only small amounts of food are being stored in the freezer. Important ­ At least 2 freezer drawers must be used for freezing food. The other drawers can be isolated if they are not needed. ­ The drawers being used for freezing must always be at the top of the freezer. ­ The isolation plate must be fitted below the lowest drawer in which food is being frozen. ­ The fewer drawers you use, the more energy you will save. Using the isolation plate increases energy savings considerably. ^ Take out the third drawer down and place the isolation plate under the second drawer. The drawers below are now "switched off" (isolated). 21 Freezing and storing food Storing frozen food When buying frozen food to store in your freezer, check ­ that the packaging is not damaged, ­ the use by date, ­ the temperature at which the frozen food is being stored in the shop. The length of time it can be kept is reduced if it has been stored at a temperature warmer than -18 °C. Placing food in the freezer Food to be frozen can be placed anywhere in the freezer. Large quantities can be placed directly on to the evaporator plates to freeze the food quickly. To do this first take out one or several freezer drawers. a turkey or large joint of meat, the shelf between the 3rd and 4th drawers can be removed. Each drawer and evaporator plate can be loaded with a maximum of 25 kg. If you remove a freezer drawer make sure that you do not block the ventilation slits in the back wall of the appliance. They are important for trouble-free operation of the appliance. ^ Place the food flat in the bottom of the drawers or on the evaporator plates so that it freezes through to the core as quickly as possible. ^ Make sure that the packaging and containers are dry to prevent them sticking together when frozen. 23 Freezing and storing food When freezing, make sure that food already frozen does not come into contact with fresh food being frozen as this could cause the frozen food to begin to defrost. month the food was first placed in the freezer. Defrosting Frozen food can be defrosted in different ways: ­ in a microwave oven, ­ in an oven using the "Fan" or "Defrost" setting, ­ at room temperature, ­ in a refrigerator, ­ in a steam oven. Poultry It is particularly important to observe food hygiene rules when defrosting poultry. [. . . ] The appliance can be placed directly against a wall. Aligning the appliance ^ To align the appliance adjust the feet using the spanner supplied. The appliance will function perfectly down to an ambient temperature of +5 °C. 36 Changing the door hinging The appliance is supplied right-hand hinged. If left-hand door hinging is required, follow the instructions below. Removing the door handle: First the side section of the handle must be removed: ^ Remove the cover caps from the opposite side, and fit them into the empty holes. Changing over the door: ^ Open the appliance door. ^ Pull door handle a towards you. [. . . ]