User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX CB225GL

[. . . ] If the freezer is fitted with a lock to prevent tampering by children, the key must always be kept safely out of the reach of children, and far away from the freezer. Before disposing of an old freezer, make sure that the lock (if present) no longer works. This is to prevent accidents and avoid the danger of children getting locked inside. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the fridge/freezer. [. . . ] If these pipes are punctured the freezer may be damaged beyond repair, and food may be lost. Do not use sharp implements to remove frost or ice. Frost can be removed using the enclosed scraper. Do not knock ice off the sides of the freezer, but remove it by defrosting the freezer. See under Maintenance". IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ENVIRONMENT: When disposing of your old fridge, freezer or fridge/freezer: Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Officer to see if there are facilities in your area for collecting the gas from the appliance for recycling. This will help reduce the amount of CFC gas released into the atmosphere. Help to keep your country tidy - when disposing of an old appliance or a CFC free appliance use an authorised disposal site. 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. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 3 GB INSTALLATION POSITION Place the freezer horizontally on a firm surface, resting on all four wheels. The room should be dry and adequately ventilated. Temperatures of the external environment have an impact on the energy consumption of the freezer. Therefore: - do not place the freezer in a position exposed to sunshine or beside a radiator oven, or any other source of heat. - position it where the temperature of the environment corresponds to the climatic classification for which the freezer was designed. Climatic classification Ambient temperature limits From to SN +10 to +32 C N +16 to +32 C ST +18 to +38 C T +18 to +43 C If the freezer has been handled standing on end it should be allowed to stand in normal position for about 12 hours before switching it on ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Before switching on, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate, located on the backside of the appliance. WARNING: This appliance must be earthed. Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of a breakdown. WARNING: The enclosed wheels must be fitted before switching on the freezer. Do not use the appliance without the wheels because it may result malfunction. SWITCHING ON Before switching on, the freezer should be cleaned inside. Allow the freezer to run for several hours before placing food inside. FITTING WHEELS The wheels are fitted as shown in the drawing, using the enclosed fitting key. If the freezer is equipped with wheels with brake, you can brake the freezer by pushing the brake down and you can loosen it by pushing it up as shown in the figure. To ensure the stabilization of the freezer you have to brake two wheels at the same time. 4 GB HOW TO USE PACKAGING AND POSITIONING Food must be frozen before placing into the freezer. Food must be packed in airtight and moisture-proof packaging to pevent it from drying out. Never fill the freezer above the , , load line" mark (see on the figure) which can be found on the innerside of the appliance. TEMPERATURE CONTROL The thermostat ensures that the required temperature is maintained in the freezer. [. . . ] The defrost water can be collected in a bowl as shown in the drawing. HOW TO CLEAN YOUR FREEZER INSIDE Remove the plug from the mains socket, and remove all loose accessories before cleaning the freezer. The best time to clean your freezer is after defrosting and before the electricity supply is connected again. Use hot water, and a mild, non-aromatic cleaning agent. After cleaning the freezer, clean the basket/baskets before replacing them. [. . . ]