User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EUC19001W

[. . . ] Safety information Control panel First use Daily use Helpful Hints and Tips 13 15 16 17 17 Care and cleaning 18 What to do if. In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. [. . . ] a medium setting is generally the most suitable. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on: · room temperature · How often the door is opened · When such temperature rises above a certain level (-12 °C), the appliance will trigger an acoustic and light alarm. The light alarm is a blink red light (Red Alarm Indicator Light), while the acoustic alarm is an intermittent sound. you can stop the acoustic alarm by pressing the Acoustic Signal Stop Switch once. When switching on the freezer for the first time, the Red Alarm Indicator Light will blink until the internal temperature has reached a level required for the safe conservation of frozen food. Fast Freeze function If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen: Press the Fast Freeze Switch for 2-3 seconds to activate the fast-freeze function 6-24 hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer, the Yellow Fast Freeze Indicator Light will illuminate. The compressor will now run continuously, to ensure that the fresh food is frozen as quickly as possible. Place the foods in the freezing compartments (the second and third boxes), for maximum freezing performance remove the freezer tray and drawers (if the drawer is foreseen) and then place the foods to be frozen directly on the evaporator. In case of freezing smaller food volumes do not need to remove the freezer tray and drawers. Once the food is completely frozen (it may take up to 24 hours) you can manually switch off the fast-freeze function by pressing the Fast Freeze Switch for 2- 3 seconds and the Yellow Fast Freeze Indicator light will also go out. Move frozen food from the freezing compartments into the other three compartments (storing compartments) to make room for another freezing. If the Fast Freeze Switch is accidentally left on, the fast-freeze function will be automatically switched off 48 hours later. 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 brandnew product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. Freezing fresh food The freezer compartments (the second and the third boxes) are suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. to freeze fresh food activate the fast freeze function. The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate , a label located on the inside of the appliance. The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen. The freezing tray can be used for freezing small fruits (raspberry, strawberry, currant, etc. Once they are frozen, the fruits can be packed, sorted and placed in the storing compartments. Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling). [. . . ] Tilt back the appliance carefully so that the compressor cannot touch the floor. Location The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm . [. . . ]