User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX SV35/28

[. . . ] If you are unsure about any of the meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department. The edges and projecting For the User parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful · The cabinet is intended for keeping foodstuff in a when moving the cabinet and always use gloves. normal household as explained in this instruction booklet. [. . . ] Food that is frozen in this way will not stick together, enabling you to use only the amount required. Release the ice cubes by twisting the ice tray. If ice cubes are kept for a long time, they will dry out and the taste is affected. Thus, throw away old ice cubes and prepare new ones when needed. Hints and Tips Saving energy · Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is placed. See the section "Installation". When installed correctly, the cabinet will consume less energy. Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods, or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often. Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly. This will ensure safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at the back of the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner. Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the fridge. Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge before being transfered to the freezer. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. Clean out the drip channel inside the fridge at regular intervals and ensure that the drip channel is clear at all times. If blocked carefully clear using a piece of flexible curtain wire inserted into the drain outlet to remove the blockage. External Cleaning Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water. Remove the ventilation grille (see the section "Removing the ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean under the cabinet. Once or twice a year dust the condenser (black grille) and the compressor at the back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance and cause excessive electricity consumption. Defrosting the fridge The fridge is defrosted automatically every time the compressor stops. Frost formation can be prevented by: · not putting warm foodstuff inside the cabinet. · avoiding frequently opening the door or keeping it open too long. · do not place foodstuffs directly against the cold cooling plate. When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. 11 Electrolux 818 19 40-01/9 Defrosting the freezer A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm. Remove the freezer drawers and place them on top of each other by turning every other drawer one half turn. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]