User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EUT1256

[. . . ] KOELKAST - REFRIGERATEUR - KÜHLSCHRANK - REFRIGERATOR GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING - MODE D`EMPLOI GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG - INSTRUCTION BOOK EUT 1256 NL FR DE GB 200380299 B/E/6. (06. ) GB Before installing and using the appliance read this user's instruction book carefully. It contains safety precautions, hints, information and ideas. If the refrigerator is used in compliance with the instructions written, it will operate properly and provide you with greatest satisfaction. The symbols below help you to find things more easily: Safety precautions Warnings and information at this symbol serve safety for you and your appliance. Hints, useful information Environmental information Symbol for ideas At this symbol ideas can be found according to food and its storing. [. . . ] If the frost or ice layer is too thick for removal with the spatula, defrosting will be necessary. The frequency of defrosting depends on the actual use. To defrost the product: Set the thermostat to position << >>. After removing them from the freezer, place the frozen foods in a basket padded with paper or cloth and kept in a cool place, or relocate them into the deep-freezing or cooling compartment of a normal fridge. From time to time use a cloth or sponge to sweep off laterally the defrost water so that it can be collected in a drain at the bottom of the product and then remove the water as follows: Place a tray of sufficient height in front of the product. Following the arrow, carefully pull out the defrost water drain, located in the central bottom section of the product, to let the defrost water flow into the tray. The defrosting process will be quicker if you put a pan filled with hot water on the cooling plates used as shelves. 50 GB Once defrosting is completed, dry the wet surfaces and push back the defrost water drain. Rotate the thermostat to position <<-18°C>> and let the product operate in quick freeze mode for at least 2 hours before putting back the formerly removed frozen foods. Perform defrosting and cleaning operations as described above. Leave the doors ajar to avoid the build-up of unpleasant odors. Trouble shooting During operation of the appliance some smaller but annoying trouble can often occur, which does not require calling a technician out. In the following chart information is given about them to avoid unnecessary charges on service. We draw your attention that operation of appliance goes with certain sounds (compressor- and circulating sound). This is not trouble, but means normal operation. We draw it to your attention again that the appliance operates discontinuously, so the stopping of compressor does not mean being nocurrent. That is why you must not touch the electrical parts of the appliance before removing it from the mains socket. Regular cleaning It is practical to clean the inside of the freezer and defrost it at a time. Household cleaner or soap must not be used. After breaking the circuit wash the appliance using lukewarm water and wipe it. After cleaning apply voltage to the appliance. It is recommended to remove the dust and dirt collected on the back of the appliance and the condenser once or twice a year. Long-term abscence If you do not use the product for longer periods, make sure to perform the following: Set the thermostat to position << >>. Disconnect the product from the mains. Problem Cooling is too weak. Possible cause Thermostat is set too low. No sufficient pre-cooling done before freezing started. [. . . ] The statutory warranty does not apply when defects are caused by: - a chemical or electrochemical reaction caused by water, - abnormal environmental conditions in general, - unsuitable operating conditions, - contact with harsh substances. The guarantee does not apply to defects due to transport which have occurred outside of our responsibility. Nor will the guarantee cover those caused by inadequate installation or assembly, lack of maintenance or failure to respect the assembly instructions or directions for use. Defects that result from repairs or measures carried out by people who are not qualified or expert or defects that result from the addition of non-original accessories or spare parts are not covered by the guarantee. [. . . ]