User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 3274-6KA

[. . . ] Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the appliance. . . . . . 1 3 2 Supplementary information regarding operation and practical uses of the appliance appear after this symbol. Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf. [. . . ] A coin is needed to turn the temperature regulator. This makes it more difficult to change the temperature setting accidentally (child protection). Position "0" means: Off Position "1"means: Highest interior temperature (warmest setting) Position "4" means: Lowest interior temperature (coldest setting) 0 1. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket. 2. Turn the temperature regulator to the desired setting with the aid of a coin. The green mains power light illuminates. The compressor starts and then runs automatically. The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior temperature: ­ Ambient temperature; ­ Quantity and temperature of the food stored; ­ Frequency with which the door is opened and how long it is left open. The following temperature settings can therefore only be considered as recommendations that may well need to be adapted to suit your particular situation. 16 818 17 80-00/1 Recommended settings: For normal use: position "1" to "2"; For lower temperatures: position "2" to "3". on hot summer days) and a cold setting on the temperature regulator (position "3" to "4") can cause the compressor to run continuously in order to maintain the low temperature. The arrangement (see fig. ) indicates where different types of food are best stored to make the most of temperature variations. For instance, the shelf immediately above the fruit and vegetable trays should be 5 °C for safe storage of meat and fish products. In order to check that the appliance is at 5 °C on the lowest shelf you can carry out the following test yourself: 0 1. Place a cup of water in the center of the said shelf with a thermometer inside. Leave the fridge door closed overnight and check the temperature first thing in the morning. At this point the temperature should read no more than 5 °C; if it does, you need to adjust the temperature to a colder setting. For further information on keeping food cool and safe a guide published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is available and can be obtained free of charge by contacting: Foodsense, London SE99 7TT. Tel: 0645 556000 Tip: Food stored in the refrigerator compartment should always be covered or packed so that they do not dry out, lose their flavour, or transfer their flavour to any other refrigerated food. The following are suitable for packing: ­ polyethylene bags; ­ plastic containers with lids; ­ special plastic covers with rubber retainers; ­ aluminium foil. 20 818 17 80-00/1 Defrosting The Fridge defrosts automatically The rear wall of the fridge covers with frost when the compressor is running, and defrosts when the compressor is off. The water from the thawing frost is collected in the drain channel on the rear of the fridge, fed through the drain hole into the collection compartment in the base, and then evaporated. Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds · You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator. · When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor. [. . . ] The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), accident prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and the regulations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE) were observed in the manufacture of this appliance. The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. ; This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines: ­ 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines. ­ 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989 (including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline 818 17 80-00/1 27 Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance: 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 month commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. [. . . ]