User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX S60240KG18

[. . . ] and please pass it to any future owner of the appliance. We wish you much joy with your new appliance. Safety information Children and vulnerable people safety General safety Daily Use Care and cleaning Installation Service Control panel Switching on Switching off the fridge Switching off the freezer Switching off Temperature regulation Extra Freeze function High temperature alarm First use Cleaning the interior Daily use Storage of frozen food Thawing Movable shelves Bottle rack Vegetable Drawer Positioning the door shelves Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer 21 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 Subject to change without notice Helpful hints and tips Normal Operating Sounds Hints for energy saving Hints for fresh food refrigeration Hints for refrigeration Hints for freezing Hints for storage of frozen food Care and cleaning Periodic cleaning Defrosting of the refrigerator Defrosting the freezer What to do if. In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. [. . . ] 1 High temperature alarm light 2 Extra Freeze switch 3 Extra Freeze light Insert the plug into the wall socket. To turn off the appliance, do these steps: 1. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on: · room temperature · How often the door is opened · In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption. To freeze fresh foods, you will need to activate the Extra Freeze function. During this period do not put other foods in the freezer. An increase in the temperature in the freezer (for example due to an power failure) is indicated by switching on of the Alarm light First use During the alarm phase, don't place food inside the freezer. When normal conditions are restored the Alarm light will switch off automatically. Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brandnew product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then refrozen (after cooling). Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided. Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator. To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: · The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period; · Only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs; · Prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required; · Wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight; · Do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter; · Lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food; · Water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt; · It is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time. To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should: · Make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer; · Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time; · Not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. ⷠOnce defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen. ⷠDo not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer. Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. [. . . ] It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician. [. . . ]