User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EUC2324

[. . . ] We promise that it'll make your life a little easier. Good luck! 26 electrolux The following symbols are used in this manual: Important information concerning your personal safety and information on how to avoid damaging the appliance. General information and tips Environmental information The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. [. . . ] During this, a countdown of the temperature from -3 -2 -1 will be shown. Temperature regulation The temperature may be regulated by pressing the key B. By pressing the key B the current temperature setting flashes on the indicator and by pressing the key B again it is possible to change it. electrolux 33 Ambient Temperature Function The ambient temperature function is activated by pressing key D (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears . In this condition the displayed temperature is the ambient temperature. You must confirm the choice by pressing key E within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted. It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing key D until the corresponding icon will flash and then key E. Eco Mode Function The Eco Mode function is activated by pressing key D (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears (or setting the temperature at -18°C). You must confirm the choice by pressing key E within few seconds. You will hear the buzzer and the icon remains lighted. In this condition the chosen temperatures are automatically set (- 18°C), in the best conditions for storing food. It is possible to de-activate the function at any time by changing the selected temperature in the compartment. Action Freeze Function The freezer compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen and deep-frezen food, and for freezing fresh food. The maximum quantity of foods to freeze in 24 hours is shown on the serial number plate. is shown on the rating plate; · the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period; · prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required; · wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight; · do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter; · water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt; · it is advisable to show the freezingin date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time; · do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc. ) in the freezer compartment as they may burst. The symbols show different types of frozen goods. The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing. Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. Ice-cube production This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of icecubes. Fill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment. Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer. Cold accumulators 2 cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer; these increase the length of time for which food will keep in the event of a power failure or breakdown. They must be placed in the top drawer electrolux 37 Hints for storage of frozen food To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: · make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer; · be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time; · not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. · Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen. · Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer. Periodic cleaning Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of soda. Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and /or cables inside the cabinet . [. . . ] · Remove the little plastic cover from the door plastic trim and refit on the opposite side (d). · Lay down the appliance back side down. a c · Remove the door. · Remove using a tool the cover (e) unscrew the lower hinge pivot (f) and place it on the opposite side. · Reinsert the cover (e) on the opposite side. [. . . ]