User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ERC34393W

[. . . ] user manual Fridge ERC34393W 2 electrolux Electrolux. Thinking of you. Share more of our thinking at www. electrolux. com CONTENTS Safety information Control panel First use Daily use Helpful hints and tips 2 4 4 5 5 Care and Cleaning 6 What to do if. . . 6 Technical data 8 Installation 8 Environmental concerns 11 Subject to change without notice SAFETY INFORMATION In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. [. . . ] Switching off To turn off the appliance, turn the thermostat knob to the "O" position. Temperature regulation The temperature is automatically regulated. To operate the appliance, proceed as follows: · turn the knob clockwise to obtain the maximum coldness · turn the knob counter- clockwise to obtain the minimum coldness. The intermediate position is usually the most suitable. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on: · room temperature · how often the door is opened · the quantity of food stored · the location of the appliance. 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. FIRST USE 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. 4) If a water connection is foreseen Important!Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. electrolux 5 DAILY USE Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. 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. Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Hints for energy saving · Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. · If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption. Hints for 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 around it 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. 6 electrolux CARE AND CLEANING Caution!Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. Periodic cleaning The equipment has to be cleaned regularly: · clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap. · regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. [. . . ] To change the opening direction of the door, proceed as follows: · To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations. · Open the door with the appliance in the upright position. Unscrew the screws and remove the upper door plastic trim. · Remove the little plastic cover from the door plastic trim and refit on the opposite side (d). [. . . ]