User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ERP16500

[. . . ] Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer. Installation s s s s s s s This appliance is heavy. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way. Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. [. . . ] A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint `click' when the thermostat cuts in and out. 5 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. s 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 22°C in an hour between the supermarket and home. It then took 11 hours to get down to 7°C 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 cool place in order that it can then be placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible). Do NOT mix raw and cooked meat, they must be in separate containers. Take care not to let the meat juices drip onto other food. - Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. - Check the fuse has not blown. The light does not come on - Ensure that the bulb is correctly fitted. - Check the door light switch is not jammed. - Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances operating limits of 10°C to 32°C. - Check the thermostat is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions. The temperature in the fridge or freezer section is too high The compressor runs continuosly - Adjust the thermostat to give correct temperature control. - Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet/and or door is frequently opened. - Check that air ventilation is not obstructed. Excessive frost and ice has built up - Ensure the door is not left open. - Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing. (see Maintenance and Cleaning). Noise Water under the salad drawers If after the above checks, there is still a fault, call your local Service Force Centre. In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service calls. 8 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Electrolux Service Force Centre by telephoning: 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. [. . . ] Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +10°C and +32°C. For building-in and door reversibility, if necessary, refer to the relevant instructions in the following pages. 13 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The manufacturer declines any ilability should this safety measure not be observed. If the plug that is fitted to your appliance is not suitable for your socket outlet, it must be cut off and the appropriate plug fitted. [. . . ]