User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ERC25291W

[. . . ] Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child. These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. [. . . ] Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable. electrolux 73 USE Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with luke-warm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Cleaning the interior Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. Control panel A A. Thermostat knob Operation Insert the plug into the wall socket. Turn the thermostat knob (B) to the right to a medium setting. The pilot light (A) will light up, indicating that the appliance is powered. To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to position «O». The pilot light remains lit up. Temperature regulation The temperature is automatically regulated and can be increased to achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob towards higher settings. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on: · room temperature; · how often the door is opened; · the quantity of food stored; · location of appliance. 74 electrolux Movable shelves 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. The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. 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. D338 Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follows: Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required. electrolux 75 HINTS Hints for refrigeration 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. Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided. Butter and 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. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator. MAINTENANCE Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. Warning This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. Periodic cleaning Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up u liquid added. Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of soda. Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. [. . . ] · The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued by Electrolux and is only used within the home, i. e. · The appliance is installed in accordance with all relevant regulations in force within your new country of residence. The provisions of this European Guarantee do not affect any of the rights granted to you by law. 82 electrolux www. electrolux. com Albania Èeská republika Danmark Deutschland Eesti España France Great Britain Hellas Hrvatska Ireland Italia Latvija Lietuva Luxembourg Magyarország Nederland Norge Österreich Polska Portugal Romania +35 5 4 261 450 Rr. 7 Tirane Bergensesteenweg 719, 1502 Lembeek Belgique/België/Belgien +32 2 363 04 44 +420 2 61 12 61 12 Bud jovická 3, Praha 4, 140 21 +45 70 11 74 00 +49 180 32 26 622 +37 2 66 50 030 +34 902 11 63 88 www. electrolux. fr +44 8705 929 929 Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 9QQ Sjællandsgade 2, 7000 Fredericia Muggenhofer Str. [. . . ]