User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ER3409B

[. . . ] Remove all loose items, including food, store food in a cool place. Gently lay the fridge/freezer on its back with the top held away from the floor by 5-8 cm (2-3 inches) of packing; 4. Remove the freezer door by releasing it from the middle hinge (H). Slide out the fridge door from pin (G), unscrew the latter and then screw it down into the hingeblade provided on the opposite side, after having removed the small plugs (I) which should then be fitted on the opposite side. [. . . ] No damage can be caused by leaving the switch in this position for any period of time (see page 11 Low room temperature operation). However should the temperature rise above 16C remember to turn the switch off again. D710 A A - Low Room Temperature Switch The freezer compartment The four-star freezer compartment is suitable for storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing fresh foods. 136 l 143 l NET CAPACITY Fridge Freezer 134 l 122 l Freezing fresh food When freezing large amounts of fresh food turn the thermostat to maximum approximately 1 hour prior to freezing. When the food is frozen return to the normal position. In any 24 hours you can freeze up to 10 kg. Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer of the freezer as this is the coldest part. Important In the event of a power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is short and if the freezer is full. Should the food begin to thaw, it must be consumed quickly and must not be re-frozen . * This figure is based on standard test results in accordance with European Standard EN 153. Actual consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located. 16 5 Frozen food storage When you first start the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some time, we advise you to depress the ambient switch for at least two hours before storing frozen food. Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer. Finally, do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is absolutely necessary. Warning Do not put carbonated liquids, (fizzy drinks etc. ), in the freezer compartment. Ice lollies, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer, can cause low temperature skin burns. Adjustment of the door shelves can be made to accommodate varying heights of bottles and other containers. Store light items such as small cartons and jars on the door shelves. PR189/1 14 7 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. 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 22C in an hour between the supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to get down to 7C in the refrigerator. Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible. Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do NOT place in the refrigerator until cool. (Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order that it can then be placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible). [. . . ] Leave the door open and insert the ice scraper under the channel in the centre of the lower part of the appliance; place a low-sided container beneath the scraper to collect the water (see fig. ). Replace the scraper in one of the drawers . Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the thermostat to a functioning position. After letting the appliance run for at least half an hour, replace the food. D068/2 Symptom No power to the appliance Solution Check there is power at the socket. [. . . ]