User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ARCTIS 3193-4GA

[. . . ] ÖKO-ARCTIS 3193-4GA frost-free Cooling and Freezing appliance Operating Instructions Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator 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. [. . . ] Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw. 3 3 The appliance electronics recognise automatically when the FAST FREEZE function can be ended, and switch it off automatically. You can also stop the FAST FREEZE function manually by pressing the FAST FREEZE button again. 20 Freezing · To allow storage of awkward freezing foodstuff, the drawers of the appliance are individually removable. They can be stacked in the one lying below. · The following are suitable for packing foodstuffs to be frozen: ­ freezing bags and foils made of polyethylene; ­ special tins for frozen food; ­ aluminium foil, extra strong. · The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps: plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape. · Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing, because air encourages drying of frozen goods. · 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. 3 Note for inspection authorities: Batch plans for the determination of freezing performance or warm-up time can be requested directly from the manufacturer. Frozen Storage Attention!Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with previously frozen goods, the required storage temperature of -18°C must be reached. · 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. 2 In so far as possible store frozen goods separately according to type in compartments and drawers. Some models are provided with index-tabs which can be attached to compartment doors and drawers. In order to identify the contents of individual compartments, attach the indextabs so that they cover the storage goods symbols (see section: "Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar"). Thus, you will have a better overview, avoid opening the door for a long time and save power. From a food safety point of view, -18 °C is deemed sufficient as cold storage temperature. 3 21 Preparation of Ice Cubes 0 Fill ice cube tray (not included with all models) 3/4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray or a drawer and allow to freeze. 0 To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under running water for a short time. Do not, under any circumstances, free an ice tray which is frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a spoon-handle or similar object. Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar (not included with all models) · The symbols on the compartment flaps and drawers show different types of frozen goods. · The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content. · By attaching the included index-tabs to the compartment flaps and drawers, they can be marked according to which type of foods the individual compartments contain. Cooling The appliance is suitable, depending upon the preset temperature, for · "Long Fresh" Cooling · "Standard" Cooling · Drinks cooling. 3 The drawers of the appliance can be removed individually. [. . . ] AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of the repair (i. the customer´s home, place of installation or AEG workshop). The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appliance. [. . . ]