User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ER8997B

[. . . ] 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. Child Safety · Do not keep explosive gases or liquids in the · Pay attention so that small children do not gain refrigerator or freezer compartment. access to the operating controls or the inside of · Do not let sharp objects come into contact with the cabinet. [. . . ] The temperature display and the red warning lamp will flash to indicate than an alarm was triggered. When the alarm shut-off button is pressed, the display then displays the warmest temperature inside the cabinet during the alarm phase and the display stops flashing. By referring to the temperature display indication, it is possible to decide whether or not to discard the products inside the freezer. 7 5 - 18 5 - 11 5 - 18 Electrolux 818 17 52--00/0 At about -12°C: Most food products can be immediately re-frozen. Ice cream is especially sensitive to temperature changes and should be consumed as soon as possible. At -9° -- -2°C: Food products should be prepared (cooked) prior to eating or re-freezing them. Freezing You need not press the fast-freezing button when freezing smaller quantities of food during any 24-hour period. Fast-freezing is automatically switched of 48 hours after the button has been pressed. Fast-freezing can be discontinued by pressing the fast-freezing button once again. The yellow fast-freezing lamp remains lit as long as the fast-freezing button is engaged. Practical advice on freezing · When freezing products, use the top shelf, and if necessary the shelf beneth that. After about 4 hours the food will be thoroughly frozen and can then be packaged normally. Food that is frozen in this way will not stick together, enabling you to use only the amount required. Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and accossories with warm wather and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0, 5 liter water) Rinse and dry thoroughly. 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. Remove the ventilation grille (see the section "Removing the ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean under the cabinet. Twice a year pull out the cabinet from the wall and vacuum-clean the back of the cabinet, the refrigerating system and the compressor. When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. 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. 10 Electrolux 818 17 52--00/0 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. [. . . ] In case the frozen products are still hard following the power outage, they may be immediately refrozen. If the food products have thawed but still are fresh and smells alright, they may be used, however they should be prepared before re-freezing or eating them. A pulsing sound is heard when coolant is pumped inside the cooling pipes. A ticking sound from the thermostat can be heard when the compressor switches on and off. [. . . ]