User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX S2302I-B

[. . . ] s This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This product should be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts should be used. [. . . ] The best performance is obtained with a room temperature of between +10°C and +32°C. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in the Figure. Appliance positioned under overhanging kitchen wall units (see Fig. -A). Appliance positioned under the kitchen worktop (see Fig. -B). Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction. D090 Electrical connections Before plugging in the appliance to the mains socket, check that the voltage and frequency indicated on the appliance's rating plate are the same as those provided by your home power supply. A 6% fluctuation above or below rated voltage is acceptable. For operation using different voltages, you should use an autotransformer of suitable capacity. The appliance MUST be connected to an efficient earth or ground tap. The supply-lead plug in fact incorporates a special earth or ground contact for this purpose. If by any chance the sockets of your domestic wiring system are not earthed (grounded), the appliance must be connected to a separate earth or ground wire by a qualified electrician, in accordance with existing safety regulations. The manufacturer declines to accept any liability if this accident-prevention procedure is not followed. The adjuster allows you to select the best conditions for your food, the atmosphere will be dryer the more the grille is opened. B D325 A ­ Thermostat dial B ­ Ambient switch. Refrigerator compartment The coldest area of the refrigerator is the lower part, above the fruit and vegetable drawer. For the best performance from your refrigerator, always follow these rules: ­ make sure the appliance is installed correctly ­ never put hot drinks or food into the refrigerator, leave them to cool to room temperature first ­ cover food, especially if strong smelling D084 A 22 Freezer compartment Starting up When starting up the appliance for the first time or after a period of non use, position the thermostat to a medium setting and leave for at least 4 hours before placing the food to be frozen inside. If you wish to fast-freeze a quantity of fresh food, you must depress the ambient switch. Leave it on this position for 24 hours before placing in the food and release it after further 24 hours. If the switch is already depressed (see «Important» on page 22) no further adjustment is required. The products for freezing should be placed in the upper drawer and then transferred to the lower drawers so that the compartment is left free for the next freezing operation. You should never freeze all at once a greater quantity of fresh foods than the maximum indicated on the appliance's rating plate. Some useful hints for freezing ­ Fresh foods to be frozen must be fresh and of the best quality. ­ The size of each pack should be small enough to ensure that it is used in one go. Small packs freeze more quickly and uniformly, and give better results. ­ Frozen food, once thawed, must not be refrozen. Lean food keeps better and longer than fatty food, salt reduces the storage time. [. . . ] ­ Reconnect the appliance to the mains or reset the thermostat to an operating position. D079 Important: To avoid defrost water overflowing into the fridge, periodically clean the water discharge hole in the centre of the V-shaped drip collector at the back of the refrigerator compartment behind the fruit and vegetable drawer. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inserted into the discharge hole. D082 D083 25 Maintenance Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. Warning This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. Periodical cleaning Clean the condenser and compressor with a brush or vacuum cleaner. This improves operating efficiency and so saves energy. Internal cleaning Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may get damaged. [. . . ]