User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX AVQ2221

[. . . ] If the fuse requires replacing at any time, the fuse cover/carrier should be removed using a small screwdriver to lever it out. The old fuse should be replaced by a 3 amp ASTA approved BS1362 fuse and the fuse cover/carrier must be refitted before the plug is used again. If the fuse cover/carrier is lost, a replacement can be obtained from our service shops. The fuse cover/carrier must be of the same colour as that of the coloured insert in the base of the plug. [. . . ] Connected the BROWN coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter L or coloured red. Connected the BLUE coloured wire to the plug terminal marked letter N or coloured black. SWITCHING ON Inside the refrigerator you will find a plastic bag containing 4 small wheels. Carefully place the refrigerator on its back and insert the pins of the wheels into the metal holders located on the underside of the refrigerator. In this way you can always move your refrigerator to where it is needed. To switch on the refrigerator, plug it into the socket and turn the thermostat (in the inside compartment) to position 3 or 4. The appliance start to cool in about one hour. The temperature inside the refrigerator is affected by location, room temperature and too frequent opening of the door. Adjustment of the thermostat dial may therefore be necessary. TEMPERATURE CONTROL The cooling capacity can be adjusted with the thermostat. 0=cooling is switched off, from 1-7 the temperature decreases. When the thermostat is at a medium setting (3 or 4) and the ambient temperature is normal, the temperature inside the refrigerator is between 0º-7ºC. Depending on the ambient temperature, service life, and quantity and temperature of the refrigerated items, the temperature inside the refrigerator can drop to below 0ºC when the thermostat is set at 7 (maximum cooling capacity). A300 model Defrosting of the frost built up on the evaporator should be started with pushing in the push button in the middle of the thermostat knob. It should be pushed until a clickingish heardt. (The button remains in the pushed-in-position). The defrost water is automatically evaporated by the heat generated by the appliance. After defrosting is completed, cooling will automatically be started again. (Push button returns to the original position. ) Defrosting should be repeated at least once a week. Defrost water During the defrosting process the water runs through a hose into a container on the back of the refrigerator where it evaporates. This container does not need to be emptied. Cleaning Clean the inside of your refrigerator regularly to keep it fresh and hygienic. Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug. Clean the interior and fittings carefully with a mild detergent in lukewarm water. 5 Never use acidic, abrasive or strongsmelling detergents or wax polishes as these will damage the surfaces and leave an unpleasant smell. [. . . ] If possible, the unit should also be dusted occasionally with a brush or, even better, with a vacuum cleaner. Longer periods of absence If you wish to switch off the appliance for a longer period of time, pull out the plug, defrost the refrigerator and clean it carefully. Leave the door open to prevent unpleasant odours from forming. TROUBLE-SHOOTING Before you call a service engineer, carry out the following simple tests. Is the plug firmly connected to the socket and is the socket switched on? [. . . ]