User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX S40360KG8

[. . . ] Before switching on your new appliance please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. [. . . ] In this way the unnnecessary frost building up can be avoided. Foods can take over odours from each other. So it is essential to put foods in closed dishes or wrap them in cellophane, aluminium foil, grease-proof paper or cling film before placing them into the refrigerator. This way foods will keep their moisture e. Vegetables will not dry out after some days. Various glass storage shelves are included with your appliance. the height of the storage shelves can be adjusted: 1. To do this pull the storage shelf forward until it can be swivelled upwards or downwards and removed. When placing the different kinds of food take into consideration the sketch below in figure: 1 Confectionery, ready-cooked foods, foods in dishes, fresh meat, cold cuts, drinks 2 Milk, dairy products, foods in dishes 3 Fruits, vegetables, salads 4 Cheese, butter 5 Eggs 6 Yoghurt, sour cream 7 Small bottles, soft drinks 8 Big bottles, drinks The storage time chart at the end of the instruction book gives information about storage time. The storage time can not be determined exactly in advance, as it depends on the freshness and handling of the cooled food. That is why the storage time made known is only informative. If you do not want to use up deep-frozen foods bought immediately they can be stored for about 1 day (until dissolving) in the refrigerator. How to use the freezer freezing The appliance can be used to freeze fresh food of quantity specified on the data label. Freezing different products should always be done after proper preparing as follows. set the thermostat knob to a medium position. Put the previously frozen food - or some of it - to the basket or baskets. Put the fresh food into the freezing compartment, leaving enough space for airflow. If there is some previously frozen food left in the freezing compartment, put this food into the back of the compartment avoiding the contact between the fresh food and the already frozen food. Run the appliance this way for 24 hours. After 24 hours set the thermostat knob according to your choice or leave it in a medium position, which is in general appropriate for everyday cooling needs. Although doing so would make the freezing time shorter, on the other hand the temperature of the fridge compartment may go permanently below 0 °C, what yields freezing the food and drinks stored there. Take care of opening the freezer at a position of thermostatic control so that the inside temperature can never be warmer than -18 C. [. . . ] Check if the doors close well and the gaskets are unhurt and clean. Wait some hours and then check the temperature again. Start the appliance according to instructions in chapter 'Putting it into use'. Inasmuch as the advice does not lead to result, call the nearest brand-mark service. [. . . ]