User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ER1630I

[. . . ] The appliance must not be located close to radiators or boilers. Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances. During Use s s This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use. [. . . ] Do not cover the shelves with any protective material, such as paper, cardboard or plastic, which may obstruct the air circulation through them. To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some more useful hints: Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & chicken or poultry): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf on top of the salad bin. Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most. Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom salad bin. Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with runners so that shelves can be positioned as desired. D302 The door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes the central door shelf can be adjusted in height. To do this proceed as figure. PR187 For more thorough cleaning, the top door shelf and the bottle shelf can be removed by pulling them in the director of the arrows, then refitting them in position. PR190 5 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 plate. 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. Important Do not use abrasive products. External cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, see the figure. You MUST ensure that the appliance is switched OFF. An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. 7 CONDENSER DEFROST TRAY COMPRESSOR D662 Changing the light bulb Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply, then replace the bulb as follows: 1. Unscrew the light cover and then pull it outward by pressing as shown in the figure. Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new 15 watt bulb (available from Expert Appliance Care). Replace the light cover by sliding it into its original position and replacing the screw. D411 When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells. 8 SOMETHING NOT WORKING? Before contacting Expert Appliance Care check the following points. IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. Symptom No power to appliance Solution - Check there is power at the socket. - Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. - Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted. [. . . ] This appliance complies with the following E. E. C. Directive: - 73/23 EEC of 19. 2. 73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent amendments. - 89/336 EEC of 3. 5. 89 (Electromagnetic - Compatibility Directive) and subsequent amendments. Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer in the event of breakdown. If you fit your own plug, the colours of the wires in the mains lead of your appliance, may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: Connect the Green and the Yellow (earth) wire to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter «E» or the earth symbol , or coloured green and yellow. [. . . ]