User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EU3214C

[. . . ] This appliance should be serviced by an authorised Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunctioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts. The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only. [. . . ] 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. 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 s 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. s DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Freezer calendar (recommended storage times for frozen foods) Comparments for storing frozen food Compartment for freezing fresh food Freezer controls 11 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. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. The freezer is marked with the symbol, which means that the compartment is suitable for freezing fresie food and long-term storage of frozen food. Control panel min S max Fast freeze switch SUPER indicator light Operating light Starting-up and Temperature Regulation Insert the plug into the wall socket, the pilot light will light up to show that the appliance is working. Turn knob beyond the «s» position. To safely store frozen and deep-frozen foods, the inner temperature of the freezer must be at least -18°C or colder. This will stop the temperature of already frozen foods from rising. s Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as they might well burst. s In addition, never put hot foods or liquids in the freezer compartment and take care not to fill recipients up to the brim if they are covered with a lid. s It is a good idea to mark the packs with the date on which freezing started so that you can keep a check on storage periods. A special card is located on the inner door of the freezer compartment showing pictures of different types of food followed by a figure. These figures indicate the maximum storage time, in months, for each type of food. 13 Important If accidental thawing occurs ­ due to a power cut for example ­ the foods must be used up very quickly or else cooked immediately and refrozen. If, however, the power failure is relatively brief (from 6 to 8 hours) and the freezer compartment is packed full, the frozen foods will not suffer any damage. Storage of commercially frozen food To get the best out of your freezer, in the case of storage of commercially frozen food you should ensure that: s the products have been correctly stored by the retailer; s that there is only a very short time between when you purchase the products and when you put them in the freezer; s you do not store products for longer than the time specified by the food manufacturer; s In addition, if the freezer has been out of use for some time, before putting the products in the compartment let the freezer run for at least two hours on the quick-freeze (SUPER) setting. After this, reset the freezer for normal storage use; s Avoid opening the door too frequently and when you do open it, leave it open only for as long as is strictly necessary; s A word of warning about ice lollies: they should not be eaten straight out of the freezer as this might cause cold burns. To remove the drawers, proceed as follows: pull the drawer out until it comes to a stop, then tilt it upwards (see figure). PR001c 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. [. . . ] This latter operation will maintain the appliance's excellent standards of performance and save energy. SOMETHING NOT WORKING If the appliance is not functioning properly, check that: the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains power switch is on; there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging in another appliance); the thermostat knob is in the correct position. Proceed as follows: Electrical connection Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the serial number plate correspond to your domestic power supply. Voltage can vary by +6% of the rated voltage. For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized autotransformer must be used. [. . . ]