AEG A83400HLW0 User Manual download pdf (Page 11)

6.2 Hints for storage of frozen

food

To obtain the best performance from this

appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially

frozen foodstuffs were adequately

stored by the retailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are

transferred from the store to the

freezer in the shortest possible time;

• not open the lid frequently or leave it

open longer than absolutely

necessary.

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates

rapidly and cannot be refrozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period

indicated by the food manufacturer.

7. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

7.1 Periodic cleaning

CAUTION!

Unplug the appliance before

carrying out any

maintenance operation.

Do not use detergents,

abrasive products, highly

perfumed cleaning products

or wax polishes to clean the

inner side of the appliance.

Prevent damage to the

cooling system.

There is no need to clean

the compressor area.

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Regularly clean the appliance and

the accessories with warm water and

neutral soap.

Clean the lid seal carefully.

3. Fully dry the appliance.

4. Connect the mains plug to the mains

socket.

5. Switch on the appliance.

7.2 Defrosting the freezer

CAUTION!

Never use sharp metal tools

to scrape off frost as you

could damage the

appliance. 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 shorten their

safe storage life.

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer

reaches a thickness of about 10-15 mm.

The amount of frost on the walls of the

appliance will be increased by the high

level of the outer environment humidity

and if the frozen food is not wrapped

properly.

The best time to defrost the freezer

when it contains no or only a little food.

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in

several layers of newspaper and put

it in a cool place.

3. Leave the lid open , remove the plug

from the defrost water drain and

collect all defrost water on a tray.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry

the interior thoroughly and refit the

plug.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Set the temperature regulator to

obtain the maximum coldness and

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