User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AS2343-4GT

[. . . ] Hints, useful information Environmental information Symbol for ideas At this symbol ideas can be found according to food and its storing. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. [. . . ] Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission. The appliance has - besides the general services - a freezer with its own door and is completely separated from the other unit. According to this the appliance is suitable for storing frozen and deep-frozen food, freezing products in quantity given in the user's instructions at home and making ice. The appliance can meet the requirements of standards between different temperature limits according to the climate class. The letter symbol for climate class can be found on the data label. A) On/off indicator green B) Thermostat and on/off switch C) Quick freeze indicator yellow D) Acoustic signal stop and quick freeze switch E) Alarm indicator red In order to switch on the product, turn the thermostat (B) to a temperature lower than << -16°C >>. The green indicator will light up and the red indicator will blink. In addition, an intermittent sound can be heard, which can be stopped by pressing button (D) once. You can switch off the freezer by turning the thermostat (B) in position << >>. Avoid products put in the freezer compartment to touch foods already frozen. Do not leave the door open longer than necessary and avoid unnecessary openings. Put warm foods into the appliance only when they are at room temperature. 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. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked with the sympol recyclable. Bleeding part of the moisture of cooling chamber in form of frost and ice goes with the operation of the appliance. Thick frost and ice has an insulating effect, so it reduces cooling efficiency as the temperature increases, it needs more energy, at a certain thickness it does not allow the door of the freezing compartment to open, possibly the door can be broken. It is possible to scrape off and remove smaller frost and ice with the enclosed ice scraper. [. . . ] If you do not use the product for longer periods, make sure to perform the following: Set the thermostat to position << >>. Leave the doors ajar to avoid the build-up of unpleasant odors. 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. [. . . ]