User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ARC1502GS

[. . . ] These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to your model. 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!, Attention!). This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance. [. . . ] Important: If you adjust the temperature control knob to a lower temperature the motor may not start immediately, this is a normal and not a fault with the appliance. OPENING/CLOSING THE LID After opening and closing the lid of your freezer you will not be able to open the lid again immediately. This is because a vacuum will have developed inside, keeping the lid closed until the pressures inside and outside the lid have equalised. After a few minutes you can easly reopen the lid. THE ROLE OF THE PRESSURE EQUALISATION V ALVE The pressure equalisation valve installed in freezer automaically eliminates the pressure difference which would otherwise make it very difficult or even impossible to open the lid. It may be possible to hear the operation of the valve as the air flows in through the airing outlet in the back wall of the cabinet. For a safe operation, keep the two openings of the valve free, do not cover them! 11 LOW FROST SYSTEM. The patented LOW FROST System reduces the ice-build-up in the chest freezer by up to 80 percent, which results in a longer period of time between defrosting. To get the full benefit of the system, please observe the following points: The amount of ice-build-up in any freezer is very much dependent of the moisture of the surrounding air. The ice will build up quicker in a humid climate than in a dry climate. Therefore you should avoid installing your freezer in very humid surroundings. The LOW FROST system minimizes the amount of ice caused by the natural temperature cycle of the freezer. However, ice-build-up from other sources is not reduced. The most important other sources are poorly wrapped food and warm air introduced when the lid is opened. Place the packed food products into the freezer. Ensure they come into contact with the side walls. Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw. If more products have to be frozen, keep on the fast freeze switch - otherwise switch the fast freeze function off about 24 hours after inserting the food products, for smaller quantities earlier. TIPS: The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: - freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; - special cans for frozen goods; - extra-thick aluminium foil The following are suitable for closing bags and foil: plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape. Before closing press out the air from the bags and foil, as air make the frozen products dry out more easily and wastes space. Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly. Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste-like goods, because liquids expand during freezing. 15 Frozen Storage Attention!Before filling the freezer for the first time with previously frozen goods, the necessary storage temperature of -18 °C must have been attained. Load freezer only with packaged frozen goods, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods can occur. Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods. Store ice cream and fatty foods in the lower area of the freezer (near to the bottom). Defrosting Whilst in operation and when the lid is opened, the moisture inside the freezer forms hoar frost. [. . . ] Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantiee service calls. Help us to Help You Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning. Clear and concise details of the fault 4. The model number and serial number (see rating plate) 5. Date of purchase Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further information on AEG products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www. aeg. co. uk Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel: 08705 350350, calls this number may be recorded for training purposes. 21 Regulations, Standards, Guidelines This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards. [. . . ]