User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ERT 1646

[. . . ] REFRIGERATOR INSTRUCTION BOOK ERT 1646 200380513 A/E/29. (06. ) This instruction book contains safety precautions, information on use and helpful hints and tips. To ensure you use this appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully before installing or using this appliance and retain for future reference. The symbols below help you to find things more easily: Safety precautions Warnings and Safety information Hints, useful information Environmental information The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. [. . . ] Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol. Clean the drain hole of the water trough at regular intervals and ensure that the drain hole 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. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. 7 External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning. 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. Changing the Light Bulb Should the light fail to work you can change it as below: Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. Remove the lamp cover retaining screws, then take the lamp cover off in the direction of the arrow and the bulb can be changed. (Type of the bulb: 230 V, 15 W, E 14 thread) After changing the bulb replace the lamp cover, and retaining screws and reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply. Defrosting Your Appliance The fridge compartment is defrosted automatically, when the motor stops. Defrost water from the cooling plate runs out of the drain and onto a tray on the motor compressor where it evaporates. Droplets of water on the cooling plate during defrosting are quite normal and will freeze on the plate afterwards. When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all of the food and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells. 8 Something N ot Working If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before contacting Service Force. Problem No power to the appliance Possible Cause No power at the socket. Thermostat control knob is set at , , 0". The appliance is located in an unsuitable position. The thermostat control knob is set too low. The temperature in the appliance is too low Excessive frost and ice has built up The appliance is noisy. The thermostat control knob is set too high. Solution Check there is power at the socket. Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. Check the thermostat control knob setting. Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances operating limits of 16 °C to 32 °C. Check that the thermostat control knob is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions. Set the thermostat control knob to a warmer position. Check nothing is preventing the door from closing. [. . . ] Relocate the worktop and refit the worktop retaining screws. To reverse the handle proceed as follows: Remove screw covers (if fitted) and handle retaining screws. Remove blanking plugs on the opposite side using a punch. Relocate the handle to the opposite side and refit retaining screws (covers if fitted), and push the plastic plugs supplied with the instruction book into the holes where the handle was previously fitted. 13 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. [. . . ]