User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ARCTIS 3173-4GS

[. . . ] ÖKO-ARCTIS SUPER 3173-4GS Electronic Freezers Operating Instructions Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. [. . . ] 0 Turn temperature regulator to left or right to select the desired SET temperature. The temperature display immediately indicates the newly selected adjustment: Initial setting (-18°C) warmer (to -15°C) colder (to -24°C) Note: From a food sciences standpoint -18°C is considered to be a sufficiently cold storage temperature. 0 Push temperature regulator into its recessed position. The temperature display is switched back to indication of the current actual freezer compartment temperature. Please check red warning display and temperature display regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature. 23 Switching the Appliance Off In order to protect frozen goods, the appliance is guarded against accidental switching off (child-proof). 0 To switch off press and hold the ON/OFF button for about 5 seconds. A so-called "count down" is started in the temperature display, which counts backwards from "5" to "0". When "0" is reached the appliance switches off. Illumination at the temperature display goes off. Note (applies only to models with mains failure warning): If you remove the plug or disconnect the circuit fuse without previously switching off the appliance with the ON/OFF button, an audible warning signal makes you aware of the power interruption. The warning signal can be temporarily silenced with the WARNING/OFF button, but it nevertheless sounds again after 2 hours. In this case, connect the appliance to the mains again and press and hold the ON/OFF button for about 5 seconds. 0 0 0 0 If the appliance is to be removed from service for a lengthy period: Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for about 5 seconds. Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: "Cleaning and Care"). Leave door open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours. 24 Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of a temperature display, an optical warning display and an acoustic warning device. The system warns of: ­ open appliance door (not included with all models); ­ power interruption (not included with all models); ­ excessive temperature in the freezer compartment; ­ possible partial or complete thawing of frozen goods; ­ functional disturbances at the appliance. "Open Door"-Warning (not included with all models!) When the door is open the red warning display blinks. If the door remains open for more than 80 seconds, an audible warning also sounds. If you need more time for loading or rearranging frozen goods, you can switch off the audible warning by pressing the WARNING OFF button. Power Interruption (not included with all models!) If the power supply is interrupted, an audible warning sounds at 20 second intervals. In addition, the current actual temperature in the freezer compartment is indicated in blinking fashion by the temperature display (2 seconds on, 2 seconds off). After one hour the audible warning only sounds at 40 second intervals. The audible warning can be switched off for about 2 hours with the WARNING OFF button. [. . . ] For this reason always provide the following appliance information: This information can be found on the serial plate in the interior at the · Model Name · Model Number (PNC) · Serial Number (S-No. ) left of the appliance. We recommend that you enter this information here, so that it is handy if needed. If the temperature display should indicate an error (F1, F2, etc. ), inform customer service of the displayed error. Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service calls even during the guarantee period. 37 Noises during Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: · Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. [. . . ]