User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AVQ2116

[. . . ] This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child. Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction. The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household as explained in this instruction booklet. 7) If the lamp cover is foreseen · Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process. [. . . ] You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover7) of interior lighting. Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance. Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode. Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. 8) · Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions. Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance. Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. care and cleaning · Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. 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 brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Switching off To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator to the OFF position. This function stops automatically after 52 hours. High temperature alarm An increase in the temperature in the freezer (for example due to an power failure) is indicated by: · During the alarm phase, the buzzer can be switched off by pressing the Alarm reset switch. During the alarm phase, don't place food inside the freezer. When normal conditions are restored the Alarm light will switch off automatically. 1 2 3 4 High temperature alarm light Pilot light Action Freeze light Action Freeze switch and Alarm reset Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh food activate the Action Freeze function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment. The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate 9) The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen. Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling). Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. [. . . ] Dimensions Rising Time Height × Width × Depth (mm): 876 × 1325 × 665 52 hours Further technical information are situated in the rating plate on the external right side of the appliance. Positioning This appliance can be installed in a garage or cellar, but for optimum performance install the appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: Climate class SN N ST T Ambient temperature +10°C to + 32°C +16°C to + 32°C +16°C to + 38°C +16°C to + 43°C 3. Make sure that the clearance between the appliance and the sides is 5 cm. The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient. [. . . ]