User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX A75279GA4

[. . . ] A 75279-4 GA User manual Freezer 2 Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. [. . . ] When the setting is switched from "Freezing" to "Cooling" FC (Freezing - Cooling) appears in the temperature indicator, an acoustic signal confirms the change and the temperature indicator changes to flashing figures (DESIRED temperature cooling mode +5 °C). Using the temperature regulators, the required temperature for the cooling mode can now be entered. When the setting is switched from "Cooling" to "Freezing" CF (Cooling - Freezing) appears in the temperature indicator, an acoustic signal confirms the change and the temperature indicator changes to flashing figures (DESIRED temperature freezing mode -18 °C). Using the temperature regulators, the required temperature for the freezing mode can now be entered. The operation mode, in which your appliance is at the moment, is identifiable if the temperatures can be set above or below 0 °C. Set the temperature depending on the selected operation mode (see the section "Temperature regulation ") . If you are using the appliance as a freezing unit, wait to add the food to be frozen, until the interior temperature has attained -18 °C. First use 7 If you are using this appliance as a cooling unit, after it has been used as a freezing unit wait until the temperature has reached 0 °C before add the food to be cooled in the appliance. "Standard" Cooling By selecting the DESIRED temperature in the range of +5 °C, this appliance can be used as a normal refrigerator. Cooling drinks By selecting the DESIRED Temperature up to +16 °C, the appliance can perfectly be used as a cooling unit for drinks. FROSTMATIC function The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming. To activate the function, do these steps: 1. To deactivate the function, do these steps: 1. The FROSTMATIC function stops automatically after about 52 hours. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. Cold accumulators One or more cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer; these increase the length of time for which food will keep in the event of a power failure or breakdown. Helpful Hints and Tips Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: Care and cleaning 9 · the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate; · the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period; · only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs; · prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required; · wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight; · do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter; · lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food; · water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt; · it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time. Hints for storage of frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: · make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer; · be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time; · not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. · Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen. · Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer. Care and cleaning CAUTION!Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. Periodic cleaning The equipment has to be cleaned regularly: · clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap. · regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour. 10 What to do if. . . Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. Take care of not to damage the cooling system. [. . . ] The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. 10mm 14 Installation This appliance complies with the E. E. C. Directives. Rear spacers Inside the appliance you find two spacers which must be fitted as shown in the figure. Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the screw head, then retighten the screws. Door reversibility WARNING!Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket. 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