User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX SK91043-6I

[. . . ] SANTO K 9 10 43-6i User manual Refrigerator 2 Contents Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products. To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. [. . . ] As the storage temperature within the fridge is reached quickly you can store food immediately after switching on. COOLMATIC function The COOLMATIC function is suitable for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the refrigerator. To activate the function, do these steps: 1. A DESIRED temperature setting of +2°C is automatically selected. To deactivate the function, do these steps: 1. The COOLMATIC function stops automatically after about 6 hours. If the COOLMATIC function is switched on the temperature setting may not be changed. FROSTMATIC function The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming. To activate the function, do these steps: 1. To deactivate the function, do these steps: 1. The FROSTMATIC function stops automatically after about 48 hours. First use 7 If the FROSTMATIC function is switched on the temperature setting may not be changed. First 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 brandnew product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. Daily use Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie over the rear ones. Positioning the door half shelf The door half shelf can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follow: 8 Helpful hints and tips 1. lift the shelf with the door half shelf upwards and out of the holders in the door 2. remove the retaining bracket out of the guide under the shelf 3. Reverse the above operation to insert the half shelf at a different height. Humidity control The glass shelf incorporates a device with slits (adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which makes it possible to regulate the temperature in the vegetable drawer(s). When the ventilation slots are closed: the natural moisture content of the food in the fruit and vegetable compartments is preserved for longer. · The FROSTMATIC switch not need not be pressed for freezing of small quantities. · 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. Hints for storage of frozen food 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. 10 Care and cleaning Care and cleaning CAUTION!Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. [. . . ] The temperature in the freezer is too high. There is no cold air circulation in Make sure that there is cold air the appliance. Store products so that there is cold air circulation. Wrap the food correctly. The door is not closed correctly. [. . . ]