User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ARC2740-4GS

[. . . ] Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR: - Products - Brochures - User manuals - Trouble shooter - Service information www. aeg. com LEGEND Warning - Important Safety information. General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice. ENGLISH 3 FOR PERFECT RESULTS Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler ­ features you might not find on ordinary appliances. [. . . ] · Connect to potable water supply only (If a water connection is foreseen). DAILY USE · Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance. · Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode. · Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. (If the appliance is Frost Free) · Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. · Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions. · Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. · Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance. · Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. SERVICE · Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. · This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used. CARE AND CLEANING · Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. · Do not clean the appliance with metal objects. 6 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. When the freezer is first switched on, the Alarm light blinks until the temperature has dropped to a safe level for the storage of frozen food. DOOR OPEN ALARM An acoustic alarm will sound when the door is left open for more than 90 seconds. When normal conditions are restored (door closed), the acoustic alarm will stop. In any case, press the Acoustic alarm reset switch to deactivate the acoustic alarm. 10 FIRST USE CLEANING THE INTERIOR Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. ENGLISH 11 DAILY USE FREEZING FRESH FOOD The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze small amount of fresh foods it is not necessary to change the present setting. To freeze fresh food activate the FROSTMATIC function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment. Place the fresh food to be frozen in the two top compartments. The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance. The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen. STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling). THAWING Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed at room temperature. 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. 12 HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS HINTS FOR FREEZING To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: · the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. [. . . ] Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage. Decrease the room temperature. The Fast Freeze function is Refer to "Fast Freeze funcswitched on. The temperature in the freezer is too low. The temperature regulator Set a higher temperature. [. . . ]