User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX END32320X

[. . . ] During its manufacture, this appliance was built in compliance with the standards, directives and/or decrees for use on French territory. To ensure the safety of property and persons, as well as to respect the Environment, you should first read the instructions provided herein before using your new appliance. To avoid the risk of damaging the appliance in any way, carry it to its installation point with the transport wedges (depending on the model) still on. When unpacking the appliance, and to avoid risks of suffocation or personal injury, keep all packaging materials out of children's reach. [. . . ] If work needs to be done on your appliance, insist on the after-sales centre using spare parts certified by the Manufacturer. Data plate When you call the After-Sales Service, specify the appliance model, product number and serial number. Before plugging-in and adjusting your appliance, leave it approximately 3 hours on stand-by, in a vertical position, or for 5 hours if it was transported on its side. On commissioning Your appliance is designed for storing food, so take care to clean the interior with warm water and odourless detergent (washing-up liquid) before use. If you unplug or turn off the appliance, wait at least 10 minutes before plugging it back in or turning it back on to avoid damaging the compressor. Your appliance is ventilated, which is why it is normal, during operation, to hear the noise of circulating air generated by the appliance fan. Thermostats On commissioning or after an extended period of appliance downtime and if you wish to use the freezer compartment, set the freezer compartment thermostat to the "COLDER" setting for approximately 2 hours before putting any frozen or deep-frozen foods inside the freezer compartment. Notes: The temperature inside the compartments depends on several factors, such as the ambient temperature, the quantity of food stored, the frequency with which the door is opened, etc. our advice · Store only fresh, clean produce wrapped in packaging or packed in appropriate food grade boxes (a variety of different models are available for purchase). ⷠObserve the advice for food storage and the food hygiene rules provided in the paragraph entitled "Important warnings". To ensure the proper circulation of air, never cover the refrigerator shelves with paper or plastic. notes: bananas , potatoes , garlic and onions should not be stored in the refrigerator. Fermented cheeses should only be stored in the refrigerator if you wish to stop them maturing any further. Door alarm If the refrigerator compartment door remains open for more than two minutes approximately, an alarm sounds. Refrigerator compartment Shelves The runners fitted on the sides of the appliance interior allow you to position the shelves at different heights. Half-shelf If your appliance is fitted with a half-shelf, you can move the half-shelf forward to place taller items on the shelf below. to do so: · Push the front half-shelf all the way under the rear half-shelf. - 3 hours before placing fresh food inside the appliance if it is empty (on commissioning, for instance). - 24 hours* before placing fresh food inside the appliance if it contains frozen food, and if you are using the maximum freezing capacity. Maintain the freezer setting for 24 hours* after placing the food for freezing inside it. Now return the appliance to a preservation setting by adjusting the thermostat to a middle setting. * These time frames can be reduced in proportion to the quantity of food to be frozen. [. . . ] It is not normal to hear the noise of the coolant circulating whether it is a liquid, gas or a vapour. If none of these faults was observed, then contact the after-sales service of the store where you purchased the appliance as quickly as possible in order to prevent the Provide all the details of your appliance: this information can be found on the data plate inside the appliance. This appliance conforms with the following European Community Directives: · Positioning Position your appliance wherever possible as far away from heat sources as possible (heating appliances, cookers or bright sunlight). It should be installed at least 50 cm away from radiators, gas or coal cookers, and 5 cm away from electric ovens. [. . . ]