User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX IK235010LI

[. . . ] Care should be taken when moving it Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages. The appliance must not be located close to radiators or gas cookers. avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. [. . . ] For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 33 Use - Freezing fresh food - Storage of frozen food - Thawing -Ice-cube production . Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. Turn the thermostat knob (B), clockwise, beyond the «1» position. The pilot light (A) will light up and a sound is on only for 2 sec. Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour. Position food so that air can circulate freely round it. The temperature is automatically regulated and can be increased to achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob towards higher settings. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on: · The freezer compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing fresh food. To freeze fresh foods allow it to run on the fast freeze setting for at least 24 hours before loading food. for quick-freezing , push the button (C). The super control light (B) will then light up. place the food to be frozen in the upper compartment. In order to freeze the quantity indicated on the rating plate, arrange the food directly in contact with the cooling surfaces. if the food is frozen in the baskets , the maximum quantity freezable is slightly less. The quick-freezing function can be ended manually at any time by pressing the button (C) again. When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run for at least two hours on the fast frost setting, then push again the Super-frost button. Important In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling). Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. [. . . ] voltage can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage. For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized auto-transformer must be used. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a specialist technician. [. . . ]