User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX UG088010N

[. . . ] Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance. These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. your safety is of paramount importance. [. . . ] The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pretreating before freezing. Frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the fridge or at room temperature depending on the time available. Small food items may even be cooked from frozen; in this case cooking will take longer. Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten as soon as possible or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen. Defrosted cooked food must never be refrozen. The appliance is provided with a plastic ice cube tray. Fill the tray 3/4 full to allow the ice to expand and place it in the freezer. To turn out the ice cubes simply give the tray a slight twist to release the cubes. Never tray to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer using a sharp or pointed object. This means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatically. The advanced design of todayÕs frost free appliances mean you hear unfamiliar noises during everyday operation. The diagrams below describe some of the noises you may hear. These are quite normal and mean your appliance is operating correctly. COOLING FAN You may hear the cooling air being blown inside the cabinet by the fan. The flow of liquids and gases through the cooler may create a bubbling or gurgling sound. During normal operations movement caused by temperature change may cause sudden sharp sounds. MOTOR Modern, high efficiency motors operate much faster than older models. Because of consumer demand, preservatives have been removed from many pre-prepared foods. This together with the changes in shopping habits to a once-a-week shop, mean that safe handling and storage of food is even more important than ever. The following tips should help you to ensure that the food in your home is in as perfect condition as possible. [. . . ] important The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed. Connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a specialist technician. [. . . ]