User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ARCTIS1215IU

[. . . ] Technical data Installation Environmental concerns The following symbols are used in this user manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice 4 Safety information SAFETY INFORMATION In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. [. . . ] It is possible to change the time during the countdown and at the end by pressing the Temperature colder button and the Temperature warmer button. First use 9 Child Lock function To lock the buttons from unintentional operation select the Child Lock function. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears. Press the Mode button until the Child Lock indicator flashes. The Child Lock indicator goes off. High temperature alarm Temperature increase in the freezer compartment (for example due to an earlier power failure or door is open) is indicated by: · flashing the alarm and freezer temperature indicators · sounding of buzzer. The freezer temperature indicator shows the highest temperature reached for a few seconds. The alarm indicator continue to flash until the normal conditions are restored. Door open alarm An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is left open for a few minutes. The door open alarm conditions are indicated by: · flashing alarm indicator · acoustic buzzer. When normal conditions are restored (door closed), the alarm will stop. During the alarm phase, the buzzer can be switched off by pressing any button. 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 brandnew product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. 10 Daily use Check that the drain hose at the rear of the cabinet discharges into the drip tray. DAILY USE Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deepfrozen food for a long time. To freeze small amount of fresh foods it is not necessary to change the present setting. Pull the grille straight out to completely remove it. Vacuum clean under the cabinet. Defrosting of the freezer The freezer compartment of this model, on the other hand, is a "no frost" type. This means that there is no buildup of frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls nor on the foods. The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an automatically controlled fan. Periods of non-operation When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions: 1. disconnect the appliance from electricity supply 2. clean the appliance and all accessories 4. leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells. If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure. WHAT TO DO IF. . . During operation of the appliance some smaller but annoying trouble can often occur, which does not require calling a technician out. In the following chart information is given about them to avoid unnecessary charges on service. The operation of the appliance goes with certain sounds (compressor and circulating sound). This not means a trouble, but a normal operation. 14 What to do if. . . [. . . ] Do not use excessive force and overtighten the screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may damage the door handles. 1 2 3 4 Installation 19 Levelling When placing the appliance ensure that it stands level. If necessary adjust the feet using the adjustment spanner supplied. Door alignment is dependent on proper levelling. Door reversibility To change the opening direction of the door, do these steps: 1. [. . . ]