User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX ERC 37260

[. . . ] · The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household as explained in this instruction booklet. · Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process. · Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer. · The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. [. . . ] Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish. Check that the drain hose at the rear of the cabinet discharges into the drip tray. electrolux 5 DAILY USE Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of shelves support so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. Some shelves must be lifted up by the rear edge to enable them to be removed. Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air circulation. 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 move the big lower door shelf to ensure correct air circulation. Vegetable Drawer The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables. Some models have a separator inside the drawer that can be placed in different posi- 6 electrolux HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS Hints for energy saving · 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. Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc. . : these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf. 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 temperature inside the fridge · A suitable temperature inside the fridge is approx. It is normal with higher temperature in the top of the fridge and lower temperature in the lower part. If the temperature regulator is set to a cold temperature, the ambient temperature is high or if the fridge is fully loaded the compressor will run for a longer time. This results in colder temperature in the lower part of the fridge due to the cold air that falls down. · If you want to check the temperature of food stored in the refrigerator, place a glass of water centrally in the cabinet, and put a proper thermometer with an accuracy of +/­ 1 °C into it. The measuring shall be performed under steady-stated conditions (without changing the load). electrolux 7 CARE AND CLEANING Caution! [. . . ] Unscrew the upper hinge (a1) and the cover washer (a2) and install this on the opposite side. 6. On the opposite side remove the hole covers by driving a 3-4 mm drift or drill into them. Install the hole covers provided within the accessory bag. a1 a2 5. Reposition, level the appliance, wait for at least four hours and then connect it to the power socket. [. . . ]