User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EU2716C

[. . . ] Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall. If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. [. . . ] Best performance is obtained with ambient temperature between +18°C and +43°C (class T); +18°C and +38°C (class ST); +16°C and +32°C (class N); +10°C and +32°C (class SN). The class of your appliance is shown on its rating plate. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back, top and bottom of the cabinet. If the appliance is positioned below an overhanging kitchen unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm (Fig. The ideal solution, however, is the one shown in Fig. The appliance can be installed with its sides touching adjacent kitchen units provided that air can circulate freely around the back and top. Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the refrigerator. Important The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a specialist technician. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. Once freezing is complete, the freezer should be reset for normal storage use. Food to be frozen has to be placed in the top compartment. The maximum amount of food which is freezable in 24 hours is indicated on the rating plate. This is to be found on the bottom left-hand side. You should never freeze all at once a greater quantity of foods than the maximum indicated on the appliance's rating plate. To help you get the best out of the freezing process, here are a few hints: Freeze only good-quality, fresh and well-cleaned foods. Split them into small portions to speed up freezing and avoid having to thaw more food than you require. It is in fact important to remember that once the foods have thawed out, they deteriorate fast. Another point to remember is that lean foods keep better and longer than fatty foods. Wrap the foods in foil or polythene film, ensuring that the wrapping adheres closely to the food and is well sealed. In this way, by avoiding contact with air, the colour flavour and nutritional value of the foods remain intact. [. . . ] Otherwise they should be used up very quickly. Thawing Before being used, deep-frozen and frozen food can be thawed out either in the refrigerator or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces of food, such as hamburgers, cutlets chips, and fish fingers, for example, can be cooked straight out of the freezer, without any intermediate thawing operation. Clearly, cooking time will be marginally longer than in the case of thawed food. Ice cube trays The appliance includes one tray for producing ice cubes. This tray should be filled with drinkable water and repositioned inside the compartment. [. . . ]