User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX SK41240-5I

[. . . ] These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to your model. Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/ or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance. [. . . ] At higher ambient temperatures, fresh food is properly frozen with the regulator set to "2" to "3", without the fridge becoming too cold. If you want a higher or lower temperature, turn the temperature regulator to a warmer or cooler setting respectively. on hot summer days) and a cold setting on the temperature regulator (position"5" to "6") can cause the compressor to run continuously. Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance. The fridge will not be able to defrost since automatic defrosting of the fridge is only possible when the compressor is not running (see also "Defrosting" section). The result is the build up of a thick layer of frost on the fridge rear wall. If this happens, turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer setting (position "4" to "5"). At this setting the compressor will be switched on and off as usual and automatic defrosting recommenced. Switching off the appliance 1. To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0". If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period: 1. Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position "0". The arrangement example shows at which places in the refrigerator suitable temperatures for various types of foods exist. Tip: Food in the fridge should always be 38 covered or packaged, to prevent drying and tainting of other food. The following are suited for packaging: ­ Polyethylene airtight bags and wraps; ­ Plastic containers with lids; ­ Special plastic covers with elastic; ­ aluminium foil. Freezing and storing frozen food The freezer compartment is for freezing and storing food. · The temperature in the freezer compartment must be ­18°C or colder before freezing food or storing food already frozen (for the recommended settings, see the table in the section "Starting up Setting the temperature"). · Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time (max. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible. · Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption. · Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods. · Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time. Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. [. . . ] Refit the light bulb cover and the cross head screw. Put the refrigerator back into operation. AEG65 Customer Service If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service Locations". Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs. [. . . ]