Electrolux SANTO 70398-DT manual

SANTO 70398-DT Refrigerator/Freezer Op erating Instructions[...]

2 Dear customer, Before switching on your new refrigerator/freezer please read these opera- ting instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Notes which are[...]

3 Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Disposal of Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 Safety The safety aspects of our refrigerator/freezers comply with accepted tech- nical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety infor- mation: Intended use • The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the coo- ling, freezing an[...]

5 Daily Op eration • Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flamma- ble materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill car- tridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer. • Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compar[...]

6 Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remo- ve plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch closures, to prevent small children being trapped inside. • Use an authorised disposal site. Contact your local Council or Enviromental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area t[...]

7 Prior to Initial Start-Up 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 it was transported upright. After transp orting on its side, the appliance must be left to stand for 4 hours before switching it on.This is necessary to allow the oil to flow bac[...]

8 The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior tem- perature: – Ambient temp erature; – Quantity and temperature of the food stored; – Frequency with which the door is opened and how long it is left open. Switching the Appliance Off Refrigerator and freezer compartments can not be switched off inde- pendently of one an[...]

9 Interior Accessories Stor age shelves • You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelf into the lowest set of guides, above the fruit and the vegetable containers, and keep it in this position. • The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted: • To do this pull the storage shelf forward until it can be swivelled upwards[...]

10 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 pos- sibl[...]

11 Freezing Attention ! • Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer com- partment must be -18°C or colder. • Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the serial plate. The freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods that can be frozen within 24 hours. If you freeze goods on several days, one after t[...]

12 Frozen Storage Attention! Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with previously frozen goods, the required storage temperature of -18°C must be reached. The freezer door storage compartment (2 stars) serves only for storage purposes at -12 °C. Storage time: 2-3 weeks, dep ending on food. • Load freezer compartment only with p ack[...]

13 Pr epar ation of Ice Cubes 1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer com- partment and leave to freeze. 2. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under running water for a few seconds. Imp ortant! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer com- partment using pointe[...]

14 Defr osting The refrigerator is defrosted automatically The integrated evaporator on the rear wall of the refrigerator com- partment is defrosted fully automatically. The water collects in the discharge trough at the back wall of the refrigerator, and is fed through the discharge opening in the catch tray at the compressor where it is evaporated[...]

15 Cleaning and Car e For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly. Warning! • The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Dan- ger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and rem- ove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circu[...]

16 5. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry. Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner. 6. Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the fridge. Clear a blocked drain hole with the ai[...]

17 What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions Perhaps a malfunction has been caused by a minor error, which you can correct yourself with the help of the following instructions. Do not attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in each specific case. Warning! Refrigerator/freezers may only be rep aired by trained personnel[...]

18 Changing the Light Bulb Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb switch appliance off and remove the mains plug, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 15 W , fitting: E 14 To switch the appliance off turn the temperature regulator to position "0". U[...]

19 Service and Spar e P arts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Cen[...]

20 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG applian- ce or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FR EE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on[...]

21 Installation Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply volt[...]

22 P ositioning This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rat- ing plate, which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance. The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification: SN +10°C to + 32?[...]

23 Reversing the Doors Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the p ower socket. To reverse the door, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the upper hinge and the upp er support taking care that the upper door not fall off ; 2. remove the upper door; 3. unscrew the middle hinge. Unscrew the plastic plugs located on the opposite side of t[...]

24 Regulations , Standards , Guidelines This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), accident prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and the regu- lations of the German S[...]

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