User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EA0300C

[. . . ] The ventilation apertures at the top of the refrigerator must not be covered up. PUTTING INTO SERVICE The 230V electricity supply must be provided by a socket earthed in accordance with current regulations. Before putting the refrigerator into service, please ensure that the mains connection voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the type plate. TEMPERATURE CONTROL An absorption refrigerator operates without making any noise whatsoever. The deep freezer compartment should become cold approximately one hour after being switched on. Six to 10 hours are required for the refrigerator to reach normal operating temperature (dependent on the ambiant temperature). [. . . ] The thermostat allows continuing temperature control inside the refrigerator. Normally, the regulating knob (B) is set at position 3-5. Should you require a lower (colder) temperature, please turn the knob to a higher level. FOOD STORAGE Always store food in closed containers, aluminium foil or in a similar manner. Never place food in the refrigerator while it is still warm, always allow it to cool down to room temperature beforehand. CAUTION: combustible liquids and gases must not be stored in the refrigerator. ) freezer compartment is intended for freezing ice cubes and storing frozen food, for instance, ice cream. It is not The ( suitable for freezing food. Most deep-frozen food, provided it has not been thawed out in the meantime, can be stored in the freezer compartment for a period of up to one month. Therefore, the directions on the packaging must be observed. *** 15 GB FREEZING ICE CUBES To freeze ice cubes fill the dish with water and place it on the bottom of the freezer compartment. To accelerate the process turn the regulator up to the highest mark. However, do not forget to turn it back again afterwards. DEFROSTING When operating normally, the cooling ribs in the normal compartment defrost automatically. Should the refrigerator still not function correctly, contact customer service. Please refer to the paragraph entitled CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS. The cooling unit must not be opened; it is highly pressurized! SERVICING Work on electrical equipment must only be carried out by a qualified expert and it is recommended to have this work completed by an authorized customer service department. 16 GB USEFUL TIPS Please ensure that: the refrigerator is defrosted when necessary the refrigerator is disconnected when not in use, as detailed above strong-smelling food is carefully wrapped the ventilation apertures are not obstructed. GUARANTEE We undertake to guarantee the faultless condition of this refrigerator in accordance with our guarantee conditions. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of malfunctions contact our customer service immediately, indicating the type of equipment, product number, serial number and the nature of the defect. INSTALLATION DIRECTIONS Installation, particularly electrical work, must be carried out by a qualified expert. For instance, should the refrigerator be installed in a cupboard unit, adequate ventilation and aeration and the correct distance from the wall must be ensured as indicated in diagram 2 (A or B). During installation, please ensure the mains plug is accessible at all times. TRANSFERRING HINGES The direction the door opens can be transferred from one side to the other by carrying out the following steps: disconnect at the mains lay the refrigerator down carefully on its back remove the lower hinge and detach the door remove the two upper left-hand screws and detach the covering plate by pulling it forward detach the upper hinge and mount it on the opposite side remove the hinge bolt and screw it in from below insert the covering plate in the upper right-hand corner by pushing it in and secure it with the two screws position the door on the upper hinge bolt and mount the lower hinge ensure the door can move freely and the seal is correctly positioned. CHANGING THE BULB Should the interior light in your refrigerator fail, the bulb should be replaced as follows: switch off and unplug the refrigerator push the reflector plate approximately 3mm upwards and remove the cap backwards change the bulb push the reflector plate approximately 3mm upwards and attach the cap from behind. DOOR DECORATION PLATE A door decoration plate can be changed or fitted quite simply. The plate's dimensions must be as follows: height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 522 mm width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 mm thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 0 mm detach and remove the plastic strip from the frame at one end pull the door plate slightly downwards pull the plate from the middle to the outside until it can be detached on the side fit in the new plate and push it upwards attach plastic strip. 17 GB TECHNICAL DATA Outer dimensions of the refrigerator height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575 mm width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 mm depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 525 mm depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 mm Capacity gross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 lit useable capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 lit freezer compartment capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]