User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ER8195B

[. . . ] Child Safety · Do not keep explosive gases or liquids in the · Pay attention so that small children do not gain refrigerator or freezer compartment. They may explode and cause injury and material damage. access to the operating controls or the inside of · Do not let sharp objects come into contact with the cabinet. the refrigerating system on the back of and inside the cabinet. [. . . ] The food will then stay cold longer in the event of a power failure. · Do not freeze too much food at the same time. Release the ice cubes by twisting the ice tray. If ice cubes are kept for a long time, they will dry out and the taste is affected. Thus, throw away old ice cubes and prepare new ones when needed. Hints and Tips GB · Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge. Saving energy · Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is placed. See the section "Installation". When installed correctly, the cabinet will consume less energy. Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods, or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly. This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at the back of the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner. · Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should · · · · · be placed in the fridge before being transfered to the freezer. Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer. Clean out the drip channel inside the fridge at regular intervals and ensure that the drip channel is clear at all times. If blocked carefully clear using a piece of flexible curtain wire inserted into the drain outlet to remove the blockage. External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Remove the ventilation grille (see the section "Removing the ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean under the cabinet. Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. 10 When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. Electrolux 818 16 73-03/2 Defrosting the fridge The fridge is defrosted automatically every time the compressor stops. Frost formation can be prevented by: · not putting warm foodstuff inside the cabinet. · avoiding frequently opening the door or keeping it open too long. · do not place foodstuffs directly against the cold cooling plate. Defrosting the freezer A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm. Remove the freezer drawers and place them on top of each other by turning every other drawer one half turn. Put insulating material around the drawers, e. g. [. . . ] The ventilation space above the cabinet must be at least 4 cm. The ventilation space can either be a) directly above the cabinet, or b) behind and above the top cupboard. In this case, the space behind the cupboard must be at least 50 mm deep. Cabinet is placed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification*, for which the appliance is designed. [. . . ]