User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 125ELTCR

[. . . ] You've chosen a product that brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that you'll get great results every time. Visit our website for: Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service information: www. electrolux. com Register your product for better service: www. electrolux. com/productregistration Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance: www. electrolux. com/shop CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE We recommend the use of original spare parts. [. . . ] · Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance. · Connect to potable water supply only (If a water connection is foreseen). DAILY USE · Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance. · Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode. · Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. (If the appliance is Frost Free) · Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. · Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions. · Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. · Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance. · Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. SERVICE · Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. · This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used. CARE AND CLEANING · Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. · Do not clean the appliance with metal objects. ENGLISH 5 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. · When the compressor switches on or switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of the temperature regulator. · it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time. HINTS FOR STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: · make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer; · be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time; · not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary; · once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen; · do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer. HINTS FOR FREEZING To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: · the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate; · the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period; · only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs; · prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required; · wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight; · do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter; · lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food; · water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt; ENGLISH 11 CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION!Take care of not to damage the cooling system. Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added. After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply. 3. 4. 8. DEFROSTING THE FREEZER A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelf and around the freezing area. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm. About 4-5 hours prior to defrosting, set the Temperature Regulator to "SUPER" position, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation. 12 www. electrolux. com PERIODS OF NON-OPERATION When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions: 1. [. . . ] If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the side with the hinges facing the wall, the distance between the wall and the cabinet must be at least 10 mm to allow the door to open enough so that the shelves can be removed. It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. DOOR REVERSIBILITY 1 2 3 To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations. To change the opening direction of the door, do these steps: · Remove the plug from the power socket. · Unscrew the 2 retaining screws, and remove the hinge from the appliance. [. . . ]