User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AT 7100R

[. . . ] 24 Metal grille at the back of the appliance . 33 Description of the appliance a Alarm off button and indicator light b Temperature display c Super freeze button and indicator light d On-Off and temperature selector dial e Frost free system f Freezer tray g Freezer drawers with freezer calendar h Marker system for frozen food 4 Caring for the environment Disposal of the packing material The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled. Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. [. . . ] Switching Super freeze off The Super freeze function will switch off automatically after approx. The indicator light goes out and the appliance continues running at normal power. The required temperature will then light up again in the temperature display. To save energy the Super freeze function can be switched off once a constant temperature of -18 °C or colder has been reached in the freezer. You should also check the temperature inside the appliance from time to time. The Super freeze indicator light will go out and the appliance will continue to operate at normal power. 17 Super freeze Switch the Super freeze function on before putting fresh food into the freezer. Exceptions: ­ when putting in food that is already frozen. ­ when freezing up to 1 kg fresh food daily. Freezing and storing food Maximum freezing capacity To ensure that fresh food placed in the freezer freezes through to the core as quickly as possible, the maximum freezing capacity must not be exceeded. The maximum freezing capacity for freezing within a 24-hour period is given on the data plate "Freezing capacity . . . . kg/24 hrs". Home freezing Only freeze fresh food which is in a good condition. Hints on home freezing ­ The following types of food are suitable for freezing: Fresh meat, poultry, game, fish, vegetables, herbs, fresh fruit, dairy products, pastry, leftovers, egg yolks, egg whites and a range of pre-cooked meals. ­ The following types of food are not suitable for freezing: Grapes, lettuce, radishes, sour cream, mayonnaise, eggs in their shells, onions, whole raw apples and pears. 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. The lowest freezer drawer must always remain in the appliance. If you remove the top 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. Each drawer and evaporator plate can be loaded with a maximum of 20 kg. ^ 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. 19 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. Do not use the liquid from defrosted poultry. Pour it away and wash the container it was in, the sink and your hands. [. . . ] Air at the back of the appliance gets warm. To ensure sufficient ventilation, the ventilation grilles must not be covered over. The air inlet and outlet must not be covered or blocked in any way. They should be dusted on a regular basis. Do not place any appliance which gives off heat, such as a toaster or microwave oven, on top of this appliance, as this would increase the appliance's energy consumption. Installation ^ Remove any cable clips from the back of the appliance. [. . . ]