User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EUN12300

[. . . ] In the event of damage please contact your retailer. General Safety · This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians. · Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages. · The appliance must not be located close to radiators or boilers. · Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. [. . . ] Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen. Making ice cubes The appliance is provided with a plastic ice cube tray. Fill the tray 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and place it in the freezer. To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist to release the cubes. Never tray to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer using a sharp or pointed object. 6 Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the fixed freezer shelves. When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round, and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor. A thermostat controls the compressor, and you will hear a faint `click' when the thermostat cuts in and out. Health and Safety Guidelines Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever. · Keep the freezer door closed as much as possible. · Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. · Cool cooked food as quickly as possible but do NOT place in the freezer until cool. (Leave food in a place as cool as possible in order that it can then be placed in the refrigerator as soon as possible). An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. When the appliance is not in use When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells. 9 Something not Working? Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points. IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. Symptom No power to appliance Solution - Check there is power at the socket. - Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. - Check the thermostat control knob is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions. - Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances operating limits of 10°C to 32°C. If so leave for a few minutes to allow the air pressure to equalise. - Adjust the thermostat control knob to give correct temperature control. - Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and/or door is frequently opened. - Check that air ventilation is not obstructed. - Check that nothing is preventing the door from closing. [. . . ] A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from your local Service Force Centre. This appliance complies with the following E. E. C. Directive: - 73/23 EEC of 19. 2. 73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent amendments. - 87/308 of 2. 6. 87 (Radio Interference Suppression) and subsequent amendments. [. . . ]