User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EU2714C

[. . . ] . Rules to observe when freezing foods . . Maintenance Periodical cleaning. . Something not working 38 Printed on recycled paper WARNINGS It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. 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. [. . . ] It is advisable to wait at least two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. Environment Protection This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities. The materials used on this appliance marked with the symbol are recyclable. 40 INSTALLATION 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. Rear spacers The plastic bag containing all relevant documentation also contains two spacers to be fitted into special holes in the back of the appliance. Fit the spacers into the holes, taking care to ensure that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown in Fig. Then turn them through 45° (arrow (A) vertical) until they lock into place. Fig. 2 Location The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +16°C and +32°C (class N) or between +10°C and +32°C (class SN). The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate. 4 1 3 2 18 0¡ 2 D299 Fig. 5 PR228 42 USING YOUR FREEZER This freezer has been marked with the symbol, which means that it is suited to the freezing of fresh foods, the conservation of frozen foods and the production of ice-cubes. The control panel max min NS ON SUPER ALARM A Fig. Temperature alarm light Operation Insert the plug into the wall socket. The pilot light will light up, indicating that the appliance is powered. Turn the thermostat knob, clockwise, beyond the « » (STOP) position. To stop the appliance, turn the thermostat knob to position « ». Fast freezing To start fast-freezing food, turn the knob towards «S». Pilot light (D) will come on. Warning light Warning light (E) lights up when the temperature inside the freezer compartment has increased to a value which jeopardizes the long-term storage of food in the compartment. When the appliance is switched on for the first time or when food is placed in the compartment for freezing, it is normal for this light to remain on until the temperature has reached the level required for correct storage. Temperature regulation The temperature is automatically regulated and can be increased to achieve a higher temperature (warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob towards minimum or reduced (colder) by rotating the knob towards maximum. 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. A medium setting is generally the most suitable. To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to position « ». 43 Freezing food Set the freezer to quick-freezing operational status. [. . . ] During this operation it is not necessary to cut-off the power or to remove the food from the freezer. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. If a thick layer of ice is formed it will be necessary to carry out complete defrosting as following: set the knob to « » position or unplug the appliance from the mains socket; wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and place the food packages in a cool place; leave the door open. Introduce the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom center, as shown in Fig. [. . . ]