User manual

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Electrolux 818 37 21-01/1
Safety instructions
GB
Your new fridge/freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one.
Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. Keep the
instruction
booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the
meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
For the User
· The cabinet is intended for keeping foodstuff in a
normal household as expl ained in this instruction
booklet.
· Do not keep explosive gases or liquids in the
refrigerator or freezer compartment. They may
explode and cause injury and material damage.
· Do not let sharp objects come into contact with
the refrigera ting system on the back of and inside
the cabinet. If the refrigerating system is
puncture d, the cabinet will be damaged and
foodstuff inside may spoil.
· Do not keep carbonised drinks or bottles i n the
freezer compartment. The glass bottles may
break.
· The cabinet is hea vy. The edges and projecting
parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful
when moving the cabinet and always use gloves.
Child Safety
· Pay attention so that small children do not gain
access to the operating controls or the inside of
the cabinet.
Scrapping old cabinets
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negativ
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by i nappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your
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Contents
GB
Safety instructions 46.................
Scrapping old cabinets 46.......................
Contents 46..........................
Description of the Appliance 47........
Control Panel 47..............................
Before use 48.........................
Using the fridge 48....................
To start the fridge and set the correct temperature 48.
Temperature inside the fridge 48.................
Measuring the temperature 49...................
Switching off 49..............................
Alarms and other features 49....................
Cabine t interior 49............................
Using the freezer 50...................
To start the freezer and set the correct temperature 50
Temperature inside the freezer 50................
Switching off 50..............................
Alarms and other features 51....................
Freezing 51..................................
Suitable storage periods 52......................
Cabine t interior 52............................
Thawing 52..................................
Hints and Tips 53.....................
Saving energy 53.............................
Food Storage 53..............................
Protect the environme nt 53......................
Maintenance and Cleaning 54..........
Removing the ventilation grille 54................
Cleaning 54..................................
Defrosting the fridge 54........................
Defrosting the freezer 55.......................
To change the light bulb 55.....................
When the appliance is not in use 55...............
Something Not Working 56............
Tech n ical specificatio n 57.............
Installation 58........................
Mains Cable 58...............................
Unpacking 58................................
Remove the transport supports 58................
Cleaning 58..................................
Installing the cabinet 58........................
Door Re versal 60.............................
Electrical connection 60........................