User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EKC6351BIW

[. . . ] For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission. Children and vulnerable people safety · This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. ⷠIf you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it. [. . . ] Functions menu Each time Function button is pressed, the following functions are activated in a clockwise direction: · To set the functions OFF, press the Function button several times until no icon appears. temperature regulation The temperature within the appliance is controlled by the Temperature regulator situated at the top of the appliance. The temperature of the fridge compartment may be regulated by rotating the Fridge temperature regulator, and may vary between more or less +2°C and +8°C. The temperature of the freezer compartment may be regulated by rotating the Freezer temperature regulator, and may vary between more or less -15°C and -24°C. By turning the Temperature regulator, the display flashes and shows the desired temperature. For a correct storage of the food the following temperatures should be set: +5°C in the fridge -18°C in the freezer. After having set the desired temperature, if the Temperature regulator is not rotated within 5 seconds, the temperature of the freezer compartment will be indicated. However, 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 · Shopping Function If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the Shopping function to chill the products more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator. The Shopping function is activated by pressing Function button (several times if necessary) until the corresponding icon appears . The Shopping function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours. it is possible to de-activate the function at any time by pressing Function button (see "Activation of functions" ) . 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. Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. ⷠIf the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption. hints for fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance: · Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator · Do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour · Position food so that air can circulate freely around it Hints for refrigeration Useful hints: Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided. Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator. 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. [. . . ] Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual. There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation). Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage. The melting water outlet does not flow in the evaporative tray above the compressor. [. . . ]