User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ER1627T

[. . . ] refrigerator INSTRUCTION BOOKLET ER 1627 T 2222 638-23 UK CONTENTS Instructions for the User Important Safety Instructions Description of the Appliance Operation Before use Setting the temperature Fresh food refrigeration The door shelves The -star compartment Frozen food storage Thawing Making ice cubes Normal operating sounds Instructions for the Installer 3 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 Technical Specifications Installation Positioning Door reversal 11 11 11 12 Electrical Connection 13 Health and Safety Guidelines Defrosting Maintenance and Cleaning Internal cleaning External cleaning Changing the light bulb When the appliance is not in use 7 8 9 9 9 9 9 Something Not Working?Service and Spare Parts 10 10 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Installation s General Safety s Check the appliance for transport damage. [. . . ] To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist to release the cubes. Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the -star compartment using a sharp or pointed object. Important Do not consume ice-lollies which have just come out of the -star compartment. Their extremely low temperature can cause frost burns. Do not remove items from the -star compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or "frost/freezer burns". 6 Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling evaporator. When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor. A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint `click' when the thermostat cuts in and out. HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDELINES Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever. The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible. s Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your fridge as short as possible. Tests showed that the temperature of 1 litre of orange juice rose to 22°C in an hour between the supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to get down to 7°C in the refrigerator. s Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible. s Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. s Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave food in a cool place in order that it can then be placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible). s Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be in separate containers. Take care not to let the meat juices drip onto other food. If the meat does drip, remove everything and clean thoroughly. s Do not store food uncovered. s s s s s s Remove suspect food from your refrigerator and clean (Refer to "Maintenance and cleaning"). Never allow spillages to dry and harden. [. . . ] When positioning the bottom hinge blade on the reverse side, the securing screws will require a degree of force when fitting. It is therefore advisable to lubricate the screw tips before starting this operation. Important After completion of the door reversal operation, verify that the door gasket is sealing onto the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i. e. [. . . ]