User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX SG245N

[. . . ] Gefrier /Congélateur / Gongelatore/Freezer GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG NOTICE D'UTILISATION ISTRUZIONI D'USO INSTRUCTION BOOKLET SG245N DE FR IT 818 38 65--00/8 GB Safety instructions GB Your new freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one. Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else. These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. [. . . ] · Once frozen, re-arrange the products and put them as close as possible to each other. The food will then stay cold longer in the event of a power failure. · Do not freeze too much food at the same time. The freezing capacity of the unit is indicated in the specifications section. Check that the cabinet is operating and keeps the set temperature one day after switching it on for the first time. Only after then should the freezer be used to freeze fresh foodstuff. Suitable storage periods Food purchased in frozen condition: Follow the advice on the maximum storage period indicated on the packaging. Fresh food frozen at home: Fatty and salty food should not be kept frozen for more than three months. Cooked food and low-fat food may be kept up to about six months. Lean food and berries can be kept for approximately one year. A ACTION FREEZE Thawing It is best to thaw foods in refrigerator. Place the foodstuff on a plate with a raised edge to prevent liquids from running out. To quickly thaw food, place it in room temperature or in cold water. When using a microwave oven to thaw foodstuff, follow the manufacturer's instructions. Cabinet interior Freezer drawers The freezer drawers make it possible to quickly and easily find the food package you want. Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge before being transfered to the freezer. Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into airtight packages before placing them in the freezer. Carefully follow the advice on freezing products in the section "Using the freezer". Do not set the temperature too low in the freezer. A suitable temperature is in the range of -18°C to -20°C . Make sure the door gasket is complete and always clean. · · · · · · · · · · · Protect the environment · Hand over the cabinet packaging and discarded fridges and freezers to a recycling station. Contact your local council or Environmental Health office for more information. Cut down on disposable material as much as possible. When cleaning the cabinet, use a mild washing-up detergent. [. . . ] If necessary adjust the feet using the adjustment spanner supplied. · there is good air circulation around the cabinet and that the air channels below and behind the cabinet are not blocked. The ventilation space above the cabinet must be at least 4 cm. The ventilation space can either be a) directly above the cabinet, or b) behind and above the top cupboard. [. . . ]