User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX SK91243-5I

[. . . ] Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. [. . . ] When the FROSTMATIC function is switched on the ACTUAL temperature in the fridge can fall slightly. Once the FROSTMATIC function has been switched off the selected DESIRED temperature will be resumed. warning: The COOLMATIC and FROSTMATIC functions cannot be switched on simultaneously. If the COOLMATIC or FROSTMATIC functions are switched on the temperature setting may not be changed. This will result in a countdown from "3" to "1" taking place in the temperature display. Note: The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged, or if there is no power being supplied to it. Following connection to the mains power supply, the appliance returns to the same operating state as before the interruption of main power. If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period: 1. Switch off the appliance by holding down the ON/OFF button until the display goes off (see above). Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect from the electricity supply. Leave the doors open to avoid the build up of odours. 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 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. The temperature in the freezer compartment must be ­18°C or colder before freezing fresh food or storing food already frozen. ⷠ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. Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time. To freeze the maximum quantity shown on the rating plate press the FROSTMATIC button 24 hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for freezing of small quantities. [. . . ] Put the refrigerator back into operation. The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: · Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. ⷠHumming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. ⷠBubbling/Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises. [. . . ]