User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ER6685I

[. . . ] ­ thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated · It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit, fire and/or electric shock. Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. [. . . ] The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. 1 ON/OFF button Pilot light 2 Temperature indicator 3 Temperature regulator button, + and 4 Action Freeze button Action Freeze light 5 Alarm reset button Alarm light Switching on Insert the plug into the wall socket. If the pilot light and the display is not illuminated, press ON/OFF button. If the door remains open for some minutes, the light will turn off automatically. Switching off To turn off the appliance, press the ON/OFF button for approx. Temperature regulation The temperature can be adjusted between -15°C and -24°C. The Temperature indicator displays the newly selected temperature for a few seconds and then shows again the inside compartment temperature. After a long period out of use it is not necessary to set again the temperature because it remains stored. The exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on: · room temperature · How often the door is opened · The Action Freeze light will light up and the Temperature Indicator show A. High temperature alarm Temperature increase in the freezer compartment (for example due to an earlier power failure or door is open) is indicated by: · The Alarm light continues to flash When you press the Alarm reset button to deactivate the alarm, the highest temperature reached in the compartment appears for some seconds. Once you are over the end points, push the baskets back in their position. Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints: · The maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period; · 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. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. periodic cleaning The equipment has to be cleaned regularly: · Clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap. ⷠRegularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour. Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. [. . . ] The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. Removing the transport support Your appliance is equipped with transport support to secure the door during transportation. When two appliances are placed beside each other, attach the adhesive spacers between the appliances. Remove the door closing device from the hinge and move the pin to the other side. [. . . ]