User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ÖKOS.4042-2KG

[. . . ] Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/ or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the appliance. . . . . . 1 3 2 Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol. Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf. [. . . ] the "Open Door" warning when sorting in or out, the food to be frozen. When there is a temperature warning, if the WARNING OFF button is activated following a power cut, the temperature display will show the warmest temperature the frozen food has reached on restoration of the power supply. 818 20 67-00/2 17 Prior to Initial Start­Up Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into operation for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must be left to stand for 2 hours before putting it into operation. This is necessary to allow the refrigerant to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise the compressor may be damaged. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start-up (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning"). The appliance must be correctly installed in accordance with the chapter "Installation" before it is put into operation for the first time. Care should be especially taken that the mains voltage and frequency available correspond with the appliance's rating plate. Remove the cold accumulation block from the appliance. Only put the cold accumulation block to freeze in the top compartment after the optimal storage temperature of ­18 °C has been reached. After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block in the uppermost compartment, at the front, above the frozen food. Following connection to the mains power supply, the appliance returns to the same operating state as before the interruption of main power. If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period: 0 1. Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button (see above). Unplug or switch off at the mains supply. Clean thoroughly (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning"). Leave door open to avoid accumulation of odours. 818 20 67-00/2 19 Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of the temperature display, an optical warning display and an acoustic warning. The system warns if: ­ the appliance door remains open for longer than 80 seconds; ­ the temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm; ­ there are functional errors with the appliance. "Open Door" Warning If the door remains open longer than approx. 80 seconds, the red warning indicator flashes and a warning tone sounds. If you need more time for sorting or rearranging frozen foodstuff, you can switch off warning tone for 80 seconds by pressing the WARNING OFF button. The red warning indicator will go out when the door is closed. Temperature Warning The red warning display and the temperature display flashes and an audible warning sounds, as soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -11 °C. A rise in temperature may be caused by: ­ frequent door opening for long periods of time; ­ loading with large quantities of warm foods; ­ high ambient temperature; ­ an error with the appliance. [. . . ] The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not cover commercial use. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials. The guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor performance are due to misuse, accidental damage, neglect, faulty installation, unauthorised modification or attempted repair, commercial use or failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book. [. . . ]