User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX PLFU1777DS

[. . . ] Use & Care Manual Freezer Product Registration Energy Saving Ideas Important Safety Instructions First Steps Setting the Temperature Control Freezer Optional Features Care and Cleaning Power Failure/Freezer Failure Avoid Service Checklist Warranty 2 2 3 4 5 5-6 7 8 9 - 10 11 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 216960000A (Mar 2004) Product Registration The information contained in this Owner's Guide will instruct you on how to properly operate and care for your product. Please read through the information contained in your literature pack to learn more about your new appliance. Record Your Model and Serial Numbers Record the Model No. of this freezer in the space provided below. __________________________________________________ Serial No. [. . . ] Replace the drain plug when defrosting and cleaning are completed. If the drain is left open, warm air may enter freezer. · On chest models with a defrost drain, place a shallow pan or the Divider/Drain Pan (some models) beneath the drain outlet (Figure 2). A ½ inch garden hose adapter can be used to drain the freezer directly into a floor drain (Figure 3). If your model is not equipped with an adapter, one can be purchased at most hardware stores. Pull out the drain plug inside the freezer, and pull off the outside defrost drain plug (Figure 4). Check pan occasionally so water does not overflow. Replace the drain plugs when defrosting is completed. · On models without a defrost drain, place towels or newspapers on the freezer bottom to catch the frost. · If the frost is soft, remove it by using a plastic scraper. If the frost is glazed and hard, fill deep pans with hot water and place them on the freezer bottom. Frost should soften in about 15 minutes. Repeat this procedure if necessary. Drain Pan Figure 1 U09 Models Only Drain Pan Drain Tube Figure 2 HOSE ADAPTOR DEFROST DRAIN PLUG Cleaning the Inside Figure 3 After defrosting, wash inside surfaces of the freezer with a solution of two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart (1. 136 litres) warm water. Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of the controls, or any electrical parts. Wash the removable parts with the baking soda solution mentioned above, or mild detergent and warm water. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash removable parts in a dishwasher. Cleaning the Outside Wash the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Replace parts and food. 7 Power Failure/ Freezer Failure WARNING If leaving freezer door open while on vacation, make certain that children cannot get into the freezer and become entrapped. Vacation and Moving Tips Short Vacations: Leave the freezer operating during vacations of less than three weeks. Long Vacations: If the freezer will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the freezer door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary. Moving: Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet. [. . . ] Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose connections or defects in house wiring. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves, etc. , which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features). This warranty does not cover the following: 1. [. . . ]