User manual JUNO JKU2438

[. . . ] JKU 2438 GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG OPERATING INSTRUCTION D 2222667-94 Safety Instructions Please read these operating instructions carefully before installing the appliance. These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. [. . . ] The glass shelf above the vegetable drawers and the bottle shelf should always remain in position, to ensure correct air circulation. Door shelves ¥ To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the central door shelf can be adjusted in height. ¥ Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required. CP1SIG ¥ For more thorough cleaning, the top and bottom door sheves can be removed by pulling them in the direction of the arrows, then refitting them in position. 14 Freezer compartment Temperature Control ¥ To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the setting of the thermostat knob. ¥ For a quicker freezing operation, turn the thermostat knob to the coldest setting; but remember that, in this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0¡C. If this occurs reset thermostat knob to a warmer setting. ¥ At the first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment, let the appliance run for at least two hours on the coldest setting, then turn the thermostat knob to the normal operating position. Hints Freezing of fresh food and storage of frozen food ¥ 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. ¥ Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to the food and cause skin abrasions. ¥ It is advisable to show the freezing-in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time. ¥ Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time. ¥ Do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc. ) in the freezing compartment as they may burst. ¥ Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen. Interior Accessories Ice-cube production This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment. Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer. Maintenance Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. Warning This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians. Defrosting ¥ Defrosting the refrigerator compartment is automatic. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a container at the back of the appliance, above the motor compressor, where it evaporates. ¥ It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole. D037 15 Freezer compartment ¥ Remove the frost with a plastic scraper. ¥ Whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 5 mm complete defrosting should be carried out. Prooceed as follows: ¥ Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place. ¥ Pull out the plug from the wall socket or turn the thermostat knob to the ÇOÈ setting. [. . . ] Take off the door frame section opposite to the door handle. Positioning ¥ Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good condition and free of any transport damage. ¥ Place the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and heat sources. ¥ Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. ¥ For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig. PR121 2. [. . . ]