AEG EU 1180 U- User Manual

6 Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed in a well ven-tilated, dry room. Energy use is affected by the ambient tempera-ture. The appliance should therefore – not be exposed to direct sunlight;– not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat; – onl...

7 Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be obser-ved. Before switching on, ...

8 Ice packs There are two ice packs in the drawer in the free-zer compartment.Refer to the section “Prior to Initial Start–Up” concerning freezing of the ice packs. 3 In the event of a power failure or mal-function, the ice packs will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to becom...

9 Initial use Important! Only use the appliance when cor-rectly installed! 0 Insert plug into mains socket. 1 Pilot light (green)2 Warning Display (red)3 Fast freeze light (yellow) 4 Fast freeze button5 Temperature regulator and ON/OFF switch The temperature regulator is also the ON/OFF switch.A coi...

10 Controls Pilot light The green pilot light is illuminated when the appliance is switched on and mains power is present. Temperature Warning The red warning light illuminates and the warning tone sounds if the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than –12°C. An increase in the temperat...

11 Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the food. 0 Place the packed food in the drawers. Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost. Tips: • The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:– ...

13 Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds • You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator. • When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or...

14 Something not Working Before contacting your local service force centre, check the following points. 1 Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repai...

15 Customer Service If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying booklet "Guarantee Conditi-ons/Customer Service Locations".Select...

16 Technical Terminology • RefrigerantLiquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low, that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise. • Refrigeran...

17 Guarantee Conditions ELECTROLUX offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance: 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 month commen- cing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The gua...