User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ER8120B

[. . . ] This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This appliance should be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts should be used. [. . . ] For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig. 1: Appliance positioned under overhanging kitchen wall units (see Fig. Appliance positioned without overhanging kitchen units (see Fig. Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction. Two adjustable feet at the cabinet base allow accurate levelling of the appliance. Fig. 1 Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. A 10 mm 100 mm B 10 mm NP002 36 Door reversibility Before carrying out the operations described below, pull out the mains plug from the wall socket. To carry out door reversal operate as follows: Remove the ventilation grill (D); Remove bottom hinge (E); Slide out the lower door from middle hinge (H) and remove the latter; Slide out the upper door from pin (5), unscrew the latter and then screw it down into the hinge provided on the opposite side; Remove the two plugs, to reveal the holes for the hinge pivots, and remount them on the other side; Refit the upper door and the middle hinge on the opposite side; Refit the lower door and bottom hinge (E) on the opposite side. Remove the plug (F) from the ventilation grill (D) and replace it on the opposite side. Refit it on the opposite side after having pierced the plugs with a punch. Cover the holes left open with the plugs contained in the documentation pack. Warning: After having reversed the opening direction of the doors check that all the screws are properly tightened and that the magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i. e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdrier. 5 PR228 37 USE Control panel max ON min A A. Thermostat knob Important If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption. B Fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance: do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator; do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour. Position food so that air can circulate freely round it. Useful hints: Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most. Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc. . : these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf. [. . . ] 9 D068 when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly; keep the scraper for future use; turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket. After two or three hours, reload the previously removed food into the compartment. Important: A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life. D037 40 MAINTENANCE Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. Interior light The light bulb inside the refrigerator compartment can be reached as follows: - unscrew the light cover securing screw, - unhook the moving part as shown in the figure. Fig. 11 Periodic cleaning Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may get damaged. [. . . ]