User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AS1685-4GT

[. . . ] Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/ or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the appliance. . . . . . 1 3 2 Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol. Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf. [. . . ] After 5 seconds the display changes to show the actual temperature again. In the cooling mode the display shows , , IC". The TURBO/FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by pressing the TURBO/FROSTMATIC button again. If the TURBO/FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually, the appliance electronics switch off the TURBO/FROSTMATIC function of the freezing mode after approx. 50 hours, and the TURBO/FROSTMATIC function of the cooling mode after 6 hours. Once the TURBO/FROSTMATIC function has been switched on the DESIRED temperature that was set originally cannot be changed. ALARM OFF button With the ALARM OFF button, the acoustic warning signal can be switched off, e. g. the "Open Door" warning when sorting in or out, the food to be frozen. When there is a temperature warning, if the ALARM OFF button is activated, following a power cut, the temperature display will show the warmest temperature the frozen food has reached on restoration of the power supply. 18 818 35 88-02/2 Prior to Initial Start­Up Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into operation for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must be left to stand for 2 hours before putting it into operation. This is necessary to allow the refrigerant to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise the compressor may be damaged. To adjust to a warmer temperature, press the , , +" (WARMER) button. To adjust to a colder temperature, press the , , -" (COLDER) button. The changed setting is immediately displayed on the temperature display. 20 818 35 88-02/2 Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED temperature is adjusted by 1 °C. The following DESIRED temperature settings are possible: · Operating mode "Freezing": from -15 °C up to -24 °C in 1 °C steps; · Operation mode "Cooling": from 0 °C up to 16 °C in 1 °C steps; Note: From a food safety point of view, -18 °C for the freezer compartment should be considered cold enough as a storage temperature. 3 If the buttons are not pressed again for approx. 5 seconds the temperature display will change from the DESIRED temperature to the ACTUAL temperature. The display changes from flashing to illuminated numbers. Please check red warning display and temperature display regularly to ensure maintenance of the storage temperature. Switching the Appliance Off In order to protect frozen goods, the appliance is guarded against accidental switching off (child-proof). To switch off press and hold the ON/OFF button for approx. A so-called "count down" is started in the temperature display, which counts backwards from "3" to "1". After "1" is reached the appliance switches off. Illumination at the temperature display goes off. 3 The appliance is only completely disconnected from the electricity supply when the power plug has been removed from the power outlet. [. . . ] Place the cover again. 1 32 818 35 88-02/2 Noises during Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: · Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. · Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. · Bubbling/Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time. [. . . ]