Prior to Initial Start-Up

1 Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope- ration for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must be left to stand for 2 hours before putting it into operation. This is necessary to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise the compressor may be damaged.

01. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start-up (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").

2.The appliance must be correctly installed in accordance with the chap- ter "Installation" before it is put into operation for the first time. Care should be especially taken that the mains voltage and frequency avail- able correspond with the appliance’s rating plate.

3.Remove the cold accumulation block from the appliance.

4.Place the cold accumulation block into a drawer only after the optimal storage temperature of -18 °C has been reached, and allow to freeze.

5.After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block at the front of the upper drawer.

6.Re-freeze the thawed cold accumulation block in the same fashion, e.g. after cleaning the appliance.

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AEG 86378-KG operating instructions Prior to Initial Start-Up, Remove the cold accumulation block from the appliance