AEG C 8 18 43-4I Freezing Calendar, Defrosting, Switching Off the Appliance, Cleaning and Care

Freezing Calendar

•The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods.

•The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated sto- rage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content.

Defrosting

Refrigerator

Frost is automatically removed from the evaporator of the refrigerator com- partment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, located over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.

Freezer

The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.

However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as follows:

1. Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of new- spaper and put it in a very cool place.

2. Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug, or turn the temperature control knob to “•”.

3. Leave the freezer compartment door open.

4. Insert the plastic scraper into the recess provided under the defrost water channel and place a collecting basin under it.

5. Once defrosting is completed keep the scraper handy for future use;

6. Turn the thermostat knob to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket.

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Warning!

Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost

Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shor- ten their safe storage life.

Switching Off the Appliance

To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0" or disconnect from the electricity supply.

If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:

1.Remove all refrigerated and deep-frozen packages as well as ice trays.

2.Remove the mains plug or switch off.

3.Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).

4.Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.

Cleaning and Care

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Warning!

Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.

•Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumu- late in electrical components, which could cause an electric shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.

•The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

Warning!

• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.

–lemon juice or the juice from orange peel,

–butyric acid;

–cleansers which contain acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.

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