User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AJM68FD1

[. . . ] Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside the appliance. Your appliance contains an environmentally friendly natural gas, isobuthane (R600a). Caution is required however, since isobuthane is flammable. Therefore it is essential to ensure that the refrigerant pipelines are not damaged. [. . . ] Brown - Live: must be connected to the terminal marked "L" or coloured red. Switch off the freezer Turn the thermostat knob to the Off position Daily use Temperature adjustment To adjust the temperature of the freezer, proceed as follows: Turn the thermostat knob clockwise towards for a colder storage temperature. Turn the thermotat knob counter-clockwise towards for a less cold storage temperature. Super Freeze function If more than 3-4 kg of fresh food is to be frozen, the freezer needs to be pre-cooled. 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. Never pull the handle with immense force. When not in use Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Leave the lid slightly open. Care and Cleaning Defrosting the freezer When the ice layer is 10-15 mm thick, the freezer should be defrosted. We suggest that you defrost your freezer when there is little or no food inside. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Remove the contents of the freezer, wrap them in newspapers, and keep them in a cold place. Remove the plug from the water drain. Changing the light bulb Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unscrew the bulb, and replace it with a new bulb (max. Plug in the appliance. 5 Helpful hints and tips Freezing food Before freezing, fresh food must be packed in airtight and moisture-proof packaging to prevent it from drying out. Only use fresh food of the best quality. Always leave hot food to cool to room termperature before placing in the freezer. Divide food into small portions before freezing; this ensures that freezing is more rapid, and that you only need to defrost the amount needed for immediate consumption. [. . . ] Is the temperature control set correctly for the surrounding conditions? Food storage For fresh frozen food, please refer to the storage period table underneath. For purchased frozen food, never exceed the expiry date. When you buy frozen food, make sure that it has been stored at the correct temperature. Do not buy products which have wet or damaged packaging. [. . . ]