User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX SK25511

[. . . ] These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. General Safety · This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. [. . . ] . 28 Use / Movable shelves -Positioning the door shelves . . 29 Hints / Hints for refrigeration - Hints for freezing - Hints for storage of frozen food . . 30 Maintenance / Periodic cleaning - Periods of non-operation - Interior light - Defrosting . . 33 Installation/ Electrical connection - Rear spacers . . 36 27 USE Cleaning the interior 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 brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. Freezing fresh food The 4-star compartment is suitable for long term storage of commercially frozen food, and for freezing fresh food. To freeze fresh foods It is not necessary to change the setting of the thermostatknob. However, for a quicker freezing operation, turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but remeber that, in this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer setting. Operation Insert the plug into the wall socket. Turn the thermostat knob , clockwise, beyond the "O" (STOP) position. To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob to position "O". Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least two hours on the coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal operating position. Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place; 3. leave the door open, place a basin on the top shelf of the refrigerator compartment, under the drain hole, remove the plug as shown in the figure; 4. when defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug; 5. turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket. After two or three hours, reload the previously removed food into the compartment. Important: Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do not use a maechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life. PR151 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS If the appliance is not functioning properly, check that: · · · · the plug is firmly in the wall socket and the mains power switch is on; there is an electricity supply (find out by plugging in another appliance); the thermostat knob is in the correct position. If there are water drops on the bottom of the cabinet, check that the defrost water drain · opening is not obstructed (see "Defrosting" section). [. . . ] Remove the plug (F) from the ventilation grill (D) and replace it on the opposite side. Pay attention that the front board of the doors are parallel to the front board of the top. Fix the door stopper on the opposite side (4). Position and fix the upper hinge on the opposite side (1-2) Reinsert the 2 plastic hinge covers (3). [. . . ]