User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AS2643-4GT

[. . . ] Symbol for ideas At this symbol ideas can be found according to food and its storing. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. [. . . ] After each transportation the appliance must not be switched on for approx. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. Remove every adhesive tape, which ensure the parts not to move in the appliance. Wash the inside of the appliance using lukewarm water and mild detergent. After cleaning wipe out the inside of the appliance. The ambient temperature has an effect on the energy consumption and proper operation of the appliance. When placing, take into consideration that it is practical to operate the appliance between ambient temperature limits according to the climate class that is given in the chart below and can be found in the data label. + 43 °C If the ambient temperature goes below the lower data the temperature of the cooling compartment can go beyond the prescribed temperature. If the ambient temperature goes beyond the upper data this means longer operating time of the compressor, increasing temperature in the freezer or increasing energy consumption. 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. In order to switch on the product, turn the thermostat (B) to a temperature lower than << 1 >>. The green indicator will light up and the red indicator will blink. In addition, an intermittent sound can be heard, which can be stopped by pressing button (D) once. You can switch off the freezer by turning the thermostat (B) in position << >>. In general, it is best to set the thermostat to << 2-3 >> 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. 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. [. . . ] Store them in a possibly cool place or replace them into a frozen or fresh food compartment of a refrigerator. Sweep off the melting water occasionally with a cloth or sponge in direction of sides which gathers in the outlet channel practically formed in the bottom of the appliance and can be removed as follows: Put a tray high enough in front of the appliance. Insert the plastic scraper into the defrost water outlet according to the picture. Defrost water will flow into the tray through the outlet. [. . . ]