User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX A40230GT

[. . . ] Do not allow children to play or hide inside the freezer, as they may become trapped inside and suffocate. Do not store glass containers with liquids in the freezer, as they may burst. Ensure that the freezer is not resting on the power supply cable. Before servicing or cleaning, always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply. [. . . ] At least 24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer, press button (D). After 52 hours this function will automatically switch off and the freezer will return to normal storage temperature. This function can be de-activated any time by pressing button (D) again. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath. This appliance must be earthed. Alarm First use Before first use, the freezer should be cleaned inside, see chapter "Care and cleaning". The red light will also switch on and the alarm will beep, to indicate that the temperature inside the freezer is not yet cold enough for food storage. Press button (D) to switch the alarm off. The red light will normally switch off after several hours. Only place food inside the freezer once the red light has switched off. If the freezer temperature is not cold enough, the alarm will beep and the red light will come on. Press button (D) to switch the sound off. The red light remains on as long as the temperature in the freezer is higher than the thermostat setting. The alarm can be due to: Insertion of a large amount of fresh food. A defect in the system, see chapter "What to do if. . . ". Storage baskets Hang the baskets on the upper edge (X) or place the stackable baskets inside the freezer (Y). Turn and fix the handles for these two positions, as shown in the drawings. Switch on-off Switch on the freezer Turn the thermostat knob to a postion between . and 4 Spare baskets can be obtained from your local Service Force Centre or from the Electrolux website (depending on country). The illustrations on this page show how many baskets can be placed in the various freezer models. Security lock The freezer is equipped with a special lock in order to avoid accidental locking. The lock is designed in such manner that you can turn the key and thus close the lid only if you previously push the key into the lock. In order to close the freezer, gently push the key into the lock and turn it clockwise towards the symbol . In order to open the freezer, gently push the key into the lock and turn it counter-clockwise towards the symbol . Spare keys are available from the local service center. Prior to disposing of your old freezer, remove the key from the lock. The defrost water can be collected in a tray as shown in the drawing. Speed up defrosting by using the enclosed scraper to detach the ice from the appliance walls. [. . . ] Your freezer will not operate Is the power supply cord unplugged?Is the temperature control set to the Off position?The alarm remains audible and/or the red light/symbol ( ) is on Is the lid not closed completely?Is the temperature control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? [. . . ]