User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 3230KG

[. . . ] KühlGefrierkombinationen Fridge-freezer Réfrigérateur-congélateur Gebrauchsanweisungen Instruction booklet Mode d'emploi AUS ERFAHRUNG GUT Dear Customer, Before using this new appliance for the first time, it is important that you read this instruction booklet carefully. It provides the necessary instructions for safe operation, correct installation and cleaning and maintenance of the appliance. At the end of the booklet, in the section "Technical terms", you will find an explanation of all the technical terms used in the text. Keep the book handy for future reference. [. . . ] The longer or shorter times will apply according to the quality of the food and the way in which it has been handled before freezing. For foods with a high fat content, the shorter time will always apply. Some models are supplied with markers for affixing to the front of the drawers. These indicate which type of food is stored in the corresponding drawer/basket (Fig. 14 43 Correct positioning of foods For physical reasons, different temperature zones are formed inside the refrigerator compartment. The coldest zone is on the bottom shelf, just above the fruit and vegetable containers. The warmest zones are the top shelves and the door shelves. The following is an example of the most suitable places to store food (Fig. 15 Advice: Cover or wrap all food before placing it in the refrigerator compartment. This will prevent it from drying out or from transmitting smells of flavours to other stored foods. The following materials are suitable: ­ Plastic bags or food wrap; ­ plastic containers with lids; ­ special, elasticised plastic covers; ­ aluminium foil. 44 Freezing fresh food Warning!­ The temperature in the freezer compartment must be ­18°C or less before loading food for freezing. Check the temperature with a thermometer. ­ Do not freeze more than the quantities indicated on the rating plate. The quantity for freezing is the maximum quantity of fresh food which may be frozen in 24 hours. If you wish to freeze fresh food several days running, reduce the quantity to 2/3 to 3/4 of the maximum quantity shown on the plate. ­ Once defrosted, food must not be re-frozen without first undergoing adequate processing (cooking). Ì To achieve faster freezing of food or to freeze the maximum allowed quantity, turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting (position "3" or "4"). Take care, in this case, because the temperature in the refrigerator compartment will also drop. If the thermostat knob has been turned to a colder setting for freezing, turn it back to a warmer setting after 24 hours (or sooner if only a small quantity of food is being frozen); otherwise the temperature in the refrigerator compartment will drop too low. Ì Wrap food in air-tight packs before freezing to prevent it drying out or losing its flavour, and to prevent smells being transmitted to other frozen food. Ì Place food to be frozen in the drawer provided for freezing. [. . . ] This information can be found on the rating plate located inside the appliance on the left-hand side. For convenience, note these details in the space above. Note: The cost of any unnecessary call-out of a Service engineer will be charged to the customer, even during the guarantee period. 51 Noises during normal operation The following noises are typical of refrigerating appliances: Click Humming A click can be heard when the compressor starts up or stops. A humming sound is heard whilst the compressor is operating. Bubbling/gurgling If the refrigerant is flowing through very small diameter pipes, a bubbling or gurgling sound will be heard. [. . . ]