User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AVQ2141

[. . . ] And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance. Contents Safety information Children and vulnerable people safety General safety Daily Use Care and cleaning Installation Service Control panel Switching on Switching off Temperature indicator Temperature regulation FROSTMATIC function High temperature alarm First use Cleaning the interior Daily use Freezing fresh food Storage of frozen food Freezing Calendar 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 8 Thawing Cold accumulators Helpful Hints and Tips Hints for freezing Hints for storage of frozen food Care and cleaning Periodic cleaning Defrosting the freezer Periods of non-operation What to do if. . . Closing the door Technical data Installation Location Positioning Electrical connection Rear spacers Door reversibility Environmental concerns 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 14 15 Subject to change without notice 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. [. . . ] The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with illuminated numbers. · During temperature adjusting operation, the temperature indicator shows the freezer temperature currently set (DESIRED temperature). The DESIRED temperature is indicated by flashing numbers. 6 Control panel Temperature regulation To operate the appliance, proceed as follows: 1. Set the required temperature by pressing the corresponding temperature regulator. The temperature indicator will immediately show the changed setting (DESIRED temperature) and the temperature indicator flashes. Each time the temperature regulator is pressed the DESIRED temperature is adjusted by 1 °C. The DESIRED temperature must be reached within 24 hours. Once the required temperature has been set, after a short period (approx. 5 sec. ) the temperature indicator will show again the current ACTUAL temperature inside the corresponding compartment. The temperature indicator will change from flashing to continuous illumination. For a correct storage of the food the following temperature should be set: · -18 °C in the freezer. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place. Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods. 10 What to do if. . . Leave the door open and insert the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost water In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use. After two or three hours, reload the previously removed food into the compartment. Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life. Periods of non-operation When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions: · disconnect the appliance from electricity supply · remove all food · defrost 4)and clean the appliance and all accessories · leave the door/doors ajar 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. . . WARNING! [. . . ] The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. Directives. 10mm 14 Installation Rear spacers Inside the appliance you find two spacers which must be fitted as shown in the figure. Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the screw head, then retighten the screws. Door reversibility WARNING!Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket. [. . . ]