User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX SK 88843-6 I

[. . . ] Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance 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. 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. [. . . ] Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often. If the ambient temperature is high, the thermostat knob is on the coldest setting (higher numbers) and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice to form on the evaporator. If this happens, turn the knob to a warmer setting (lower numbers) to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption. Do not place warm foods inside the appliance. Keep the heat emitting condenser, the metall grille on the rear wall of your appliance, always clean. Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator and do cover or wrap up the food, particularly if it has a strong smell. To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some useful hints: Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry): wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad compartment, this being the coldest spot in the refrigerator. Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most. : these should be well covered and can be stored on any of the glass shelves. Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom drawer/s. Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to keep out as much air as possible. Milk bottles: these should have a top and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator. Make sure that cold air can circulate when storing foods. The products to be cooled must never be direct contact with the rear wall inside the refrigerator compartment. They can freeze and partially remain stuck to the wall when removed, thus preventing the dew from flowing regularly. Place foods such as cheese, cold cuts, fruit, vegetables, previously cooked foods and prepared salads inside containers and cover them. In this way their natural freshness and aroma will be maintained. Foods must be stored according to the various temperature zones. Butter, cheese - in the inner door inside the butter dish and cheese holder. Eggs - in the inner door Fruit, vegetables, lettuce - in the vegetable bins Cold cuts, meat - in the bottom zone (first shelf or covering above the vegetable bin) Dairy products, preserves, jars - in the top zone or in the inner door Bottles / tubes - in the inner door Do not open the refrigerator if the electric current is cut off!Foods do not spoil if the appliance is full and the cutoff lasts a short time (see further information under "Preservation time in case of failure" in the catalogue or advertising material). [. . . ] During normal operation, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance heat up considerably. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent. Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good condition and free of any transport damage. [. . . ]