[. . . ] Com CONTENTS Safety instructions Operation First use Daily use Helpful hints and tips 15 17 17 18 20 Care and cleaning 21 What to do if. 22 Technical data 23 Installation 23 Environmental concerns 26 Subject to change without notice. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. [. . . ] FIRST USE CLEANING THE INTERIOR Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. 18 electrolux DAILY USE STORAGE OF FROZEN FOOD When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings. In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling). THAWING Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. AIR COOLING The Dynamic Air Cooling (DAC) fan let food cool quickly and a more uniform temperature in the compartment. MOVABLE SHELVES The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. BOTTLE RACK Place the bottles (with the opening facing front) in the pre-positioned shelf. 1 2 This device allows for rapid cooling of foods and a more uniform temperature in the compartment. Switch on the fan when the ambient temperature exceeds 25°C. This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to store previously opened bottles. To obtain this result, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards and be placed on the next higher level. Electrolux 19 POSITIONING THE DOOR SHELVES To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follows: gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required. 3 1 2 FRESHZONE DRAWER TheFreshZonedrawer is suitable for storing fresh food like fish, meat, seafood, because the temperature is lower here than in the rest of the fridge. At the time of its removal from the freezer, pull the basket towards yourself and, upon reaching the end point, remove the basket by tilting its front upwards. At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the front of the basket to insert it into the freezer. Once you are over the end points, push the baskets back in their position. REMOVAL OF FREEZING BASKETS FROM THE FREEZER The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their accidental removal or falling 20 electrolux 2 1 1 2 HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS NORMAL OPERATING SOUNDS · You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing. When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear a whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor. Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. [. . . ] Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet. It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. 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 qualified electrician. [. . . ]