User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ARCTIS2800GS

[. . . ] 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!, Important!). This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the appliance. [. . . ] Once the FROSTMATIC function has been switched on the DESIRED temperature that was set originally cannot be changed. WARNING OFF button With the WARNING OFF button, the acoustic warning signal can be switched off, e. g. the "Open Door" warning when sorting in or out, the commodities to be frozen. When there is a temperature warning, if the WARNING OFF button is activated the temperature display will show the warmest temperature the frozen food has reached on restoration of the power supply. 18 818 20 24-00/3 Prior to Initial Start­Up Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into operation for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must be left to stand for 4 hours before putting it into operation. This is necessary to allow the refrigerant to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise the compressor may be damaged. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start-up (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning"). The appliance must be correctly installed in accordance with the chapter "Installation" before it is put into operation for the first time. Care should be especially taken that the mains voltage and frequency available correspond with the appliance's rating plate. Remove the cold accumulation block from the appliance. Only put the cold accumulation block to freeze in the top compartment after the optimal storage temperature of ­18 °C has been reached. Note: The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged, or if there is no power being supplied to it. Following connection to the mains power supply, the appliance returns to the same operating state as before the interruption of main power. If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period: 0 1. Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button (see above). Unplug or switch off at the mains supply. Clean thoroughly (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning"). Leave door open to avoid accumulation of odours. Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of the temperature display, an optical warning display and an acoustic warning. The system warns if: ­ if the appliance door remains open for longer than 80 seconds; ­ if the temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm; ­ functional disturbances at the appliance. "Open Door"-Warning If the door remains open longer than approx. 80 seconds, the red warning indicator flashes and a warning tone sounds. If you need more time for sorting or rearranging frozen foodstuff, you can switch off warning tone for 80 seconds by pressing the WARNING OFF button. The red warning indicator will go out when the door is closed. 818 20 24-00/3 21 Control and Information Systems Temperature Warning The red warning display and the temperature display flashes and an audible warning sounds, as soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -11 °C. [. . . ] · Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. · Bubbling/Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time. · Noise The ventilator generates air flow whereby noise can be emitted. 818 20 24-00/3 29 Regulations, Standards, Guidelines This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards. [. . . ]