User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX A 40100 GS

[. . . ] ARCTIS Freezer Operating instructions A 40100 GS A/AE/1. (05. ) 200380143 PERFECT IN FORM AND FUNCTION Dear customer, Before switching on your new appliance please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. [. . . ] Control Panel a) Green Indicator Light b) Red Indicator Light c) Yellow Indicator Light d) Fast Freeze Switch (continuous operation) e) Thermostat control knob 6. 13. Defrost water outlet Adjustable feet Door gasket Thermostat Air grid Condenser Air circulation Compressor 12 Prior to Initial Start­Up Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initialstart-up (see section: "Cleaning and Care"). Control panel The indicator lights are situated in the control panel. a. ) Green Indicator Light When the appliance is switched on at the mains the green indicator light will illuminate and remain lit until the appliance is switched off at the mains. b. ) Red Indicator Light A few hours after starting up the red indicator light will go out to show that the correct temperature has been reached for the setting chosen and will stay out to indicate that everything is in order. It will come on if the freezer temperature rises unduly for instance, after opening the freezer door or placing food inside the cabinet, but the light should go out again when the temperature returns to the correct storage level. c. ) Yellow Indicator Light - (Fast Freeze) When fast freeze is switched on the Yellow Indicator Light will illuminate and remain lit until fast freeze is switched off. d. ) Fast Freeze Facility To operate the Fast Freeze Facility slide the switc to the right hand position. e. ) Thermostat Control This knob is provided for setting and changing the temperature inside the appliance. 13 Installation Basket Storage Frozen food should be stored in the two lower baskets and the top compartment used for fast freezing. Freezer Tray The freezer tray is particularly suitable for open freezing, for example strawberries, raspberries etc. 14 Starting up and temperature regulation To Start the Appliance 1. Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after installation. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply. Freezing different products should always be done in the freezing compartment after proper preparation. Slide the `fast freeze' switch to the right (yellow indicator light will illuminate) and leave to run for 4 hours to allow the correct temperature to be reached before placing food inside. Place in the foods to be frozen and let the appliance operate for about 24 hours as written above. The red indicator light will also illuminate until the correct temperature is reached. When the appliance has reached the set temperature and the red indicator light has gone out slide the `fast freeze' switch back to the left. The freezing tray is suitable for freezing smaller fruits (raspberry, strawberry, currant, etc. ). Fruits should be put on the tray in thin layers without packaging. After freezing they can be packed and sorted out then placed into the storing compartments. Thermostat Control The temperature within the freezer is controlled by the thermostat control knob situated on the control panel. 0 = Off Turning the thermostat control knob clockwise makes the temperature progressively colder. 15 Switching Off the Appliance When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door open to prevent unpleasant smells. Freezing and Storing Frozen Food It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is frozen quickly and that the food already in the freezer is heated as little as possible. If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen: 1. Slide the fast freeze switch (d) to the right 6-24 hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer, the yellow light will illuminate. The compressor will now run continuously, to ensure that the fresh food is frozen as quickly as possible. Place the food in the freezing compartment and leave the 'fast freeze' switch on for a further 24 hours. [. . . ] Bubbling/Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time. Regulations, Standards, Guidelines This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards. 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. [. . . ]