User manual ELECTROLUX IK321BR

[. . . ] The appliance contains reusable materials and should be disposed of properly - not simply with unsorted household refuse. Appliances which are no longer needed must be disposed of in a professional and appropriate way, in accordance with the current local regulations and laws. When disposing of the appliance, ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged to prevent uncontrolled escape of the refrigerant it contains (data on type plate) and oil. wARNING Danger of suffocation due to packing material and plastic film! [. . . ] If the cover is removed, do not look directly at the light through optical lenses from close distance. 1butter, cheese 2eggs, cans, tubes 3 bottles 4frozen food, ice cubes 5baked goods, pre-cooked meals, Note Food which gives off or absorbs odours and flavours as well as liquids should always be stored covered or in closed containers. high-percentage alcohols should be tightly sealed and stored upright. Cooling with fan With the fan function switched on, a uniform temperature distribution will be attained in the refrigerator compartment. actionCool By activating the ActionCool function, the temperature in the refrigerator compartment will drop to its lowest value. It is recommended if large quantities of food are to be cooled rapidly. Note The ActionCool function switches off automatically after about 6 hours, but can be switched off earlier. The maximum amount of food (in kg) which can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the type plate ("Freezing capacity"). The position of the type plate is shown in the section entitled Description of the appliance. actionFreeze By activating the ActionFreeze function, the temperature in the freezer compartment will drop to the lowest attainable value. Thus food can be rapidly frozen to the core and the quality is preserved. For small amounts of frozen food, switch on ActionFreeze 6 hours beforehand, and for the maximum quantity 24 hours beforehand. Depending on the quantity of food placed in the freezer, the appliance switches back to normal operating mode after 30 to 65 hours. You should not switch on the ActionFreeze function: - when placing frozen food in the freezer, - when freezing up to approx. Pack food which you are freezing yourself in quantities appro- priate to your household. To ensure that the food freezes right through, the following quantities should not be exceeded per package: fruit, vegetables: up to 1 kg, meat: up to 2. Do not allow fresh food which is to be frozen to come into contact with food already frozen. Always write the date and contents on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time for the food. Use food which has been thawed in prepared meals as quickly as possible. Frozen food can be thawed in the following ways: - in a fan oven - in a microwave oven - at room temperature - in the refrigerator Fill the ice cube tray with water. You may be able to rectify the following faults by checking the possible causes yourself: ?Loud running noise: ­ Is the appliance set up firmly on the floor? [. . . ] types of air outlet 1Directly above the appliance 2Above the top unit 3From the front of the top unit with decor grille On appliances with hinges on the right On appliances with hinges on the left 2. When sliding in the appliance, make sure that the mains cable is not damaged. Important When using decor grilles, it must be taken into account that the clear ventilation cross-section corresponds to the sum of the individual openings in the grille. A cut-out section of merely 200 cm² for installing the ventilation grille is thus not sufficient. [. . . ]