User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AVQ2126

[. . . ] You've chosen a product that brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can be safe in the knowledge that you'll get great results every time. Visit our website for: Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service information: www. electrolux. com Register your product for better service: www. electrolux. com/productregistration Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance: www. electrolux. com/shop CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE We recommend the use of original spare parts. [. . . ] · Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. SERVICE · Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. ENGLISH 5 · This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION 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. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symare recyclable. bol 6 www. electrolux. com PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 1 Control panel 2 Freezer drawers 3 Storage drawers 4 Rating plate (inside) ENGLISH 7 CONTROL PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Green ON/OFF Indicator Light 2 ON/OFF Button 3 Temperature Regulator Button (for SWITCHING OFF · Press the ON/OFF Button for appr. · The Green ON/OFF Indicator Light and the Display switches off. · To disconnect the appliance from the power disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket. higher temperatures) 4 Display (shows the set temperature) 5 Temperature Regulator Button (for low- er temperatures) 6 Red ALARM Indicator Light 7 ALARM STOP Button 8 Yellow SUPER function Indicator Light 9 SUPER Button TEMPERATURE REGULATION The set temperature of the freezer may be adjusted by pressing the Temperature Regulator Buttons. Set default temperature -18 °C, it is optimal for food storage. The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours. Fluctuations of some degrees around set temperature are normal and does not mean any fault in the appliance. Move frozen food from the freezing compartments into the other compartments (storing compartments) to make room for another freezing. If the SUPER Quick Freeze Button is accidentally left on, the freezer will not be damaged, but energy will be wasted and it will be automatically switched off 52 hours later. The SUPER Indicator Light will also go out. ENGLISH 9 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 brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. 10 www. electrolux. com DAILY USE FREEZING FRESH FOOD The freezer compartments (indicated with graphics) are suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh food activate the SUPER Quick Freeze function. is shown on the rating plate; · the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period; · only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs; · prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required; · wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight; · do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter; · lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food; · water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt; 12 www. electrolux. com CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION!Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an automatically controlled fan. NO-FROST TECHNOLOGY In order to facilitate the removal of the ice layer, the evaporator is assisted by electric heating during the defrosting procedure. The defrost water will drip in the tray placed at the compressor and will evaporate. [. . . ] If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the side with the hinges facing the wall, the distance between the wall and the cabinet must be at least 10 mm to allow the door to open enough so that the shelves can be removed. It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. 16 www. electrolux. com DOOR REVERSIBILITY To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations. To change the opening direction of the door, do these steps: · Remove the plug from the power socket. · Tilt back the appliance carefully so that the compressor cannot touch the floor. [. . . ]