User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 3120K-W/EU

[. . . ] We promise that it'll make your life a little easier. Good luck! 4 electrolux The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. General information and tips Environmental information 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. [. . . ] Set the clock as described in "Setting the clock". At first switching on: · default fridge temperature setting is 5°C · default freezer temperature setting is -18°C You can change the temperature settings as described in "Temperature regulation". Switching off To switch off the appliance remove the main plug. electrolux 11 Displaying the Clock The Clock display is activated by pressing the Clock switch. It is possible to deactivate the Clock display at any time by pressing the Clock switch. Use of the refrigerator compartment The temperature can be adjusted between +2°C and +8°C. During normal functioning the indicator shows the temperature inside the fridge. Difference between the temperature displayed and temperature setting is normal. Especially when: - a new setting has recently been selected - the door has been left open for a long time - warm food has been placed in the compartment Setting the Clock The Clock function is activated by pressing and holding the Clock switch: · and will light up · backlight switch on While holding the Clock switch, press the Hour setting regulator to advance the hours (hold button down for continuous and fast advance). The pm indicator will appear for times after midday. While holding the Clock function, press the Minutes setting regulator to advance the minutes (hold button down for continuous and fast advance). When the correct time is displayed, release Clock switch: · and will light down · backlight switch off When Clock setting function is activated temperature can not be regulated. You must make new time setting after power failure. During this time it is possible that the temperature displayed is different than the setting temperature. 12 electrolux Temperature regulation The temperature may be regulated by pressing the Fridge or Freezer temperature setting regulator. and it could change from 1 to 90 min. , by pressing the Clock switch you select the minutes needed: · press and hold the Clock switch · and appear · press the Hours setting regulator to advance the hours of one step · press the Minutes setting regulator tomadvance the minutes: if current time is higher than 10 minutes they increase of 5 steps otherwise they increase of 1 step · when the time is the requested one, release the Clock switch When the Drinks Chill function time limit expires, there are the following indications: · sounding of an acoustic alarm until Alarm reset switch is pressed · · flashing flashing You can deactivate the function by pressing the Alarm reset switch. The icon will go out, and the appliance will return to normal operation. At this point bear in mind to remove the drinks contained in the freezer compartment. Especially when: a new setting has recently been selected the door has been left open for a long time warm food has been placed in the compartment During normal functioning the indicator shows the warmest temperature inside the freezer. Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least two hours on the coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal operating position. To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and baskets from appliance (except for the last one at the bottom) and place food on cooling shelves. Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit stated on the side of the upper section (where applicable). Important If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer, do not open the door of the freezer compartment. The frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration (up to 6-8 8 hours) and the freezer compartment is full, otherwise, it is recommended that the food should be used within a short time (a temperature increase of the frozen food shortens its safe storage period). Difference until 5°C inside the compartment are quite normal. 16 electrolux Freezing Calendar The symbols show different types of frozen goods. Ice-cube production This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of icecubes. These are insert on the sides of the upper freezer drawer. Refit the tap and insert the tray in the appropriate place. To remove the ice cubes rotate the tray with the ice needles towards the top and hit on a rigid surface. To semplify the release of the ice needles it is recommended to keep the closed tray under if possible luke warm water for a few seconds. [. . . ] · Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen. · Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer. MAINTENANCE Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. Warning This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. Periodic cleaning 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 u liquid added. [. . . ]