AEG SKS51240F0: 2. OPERATION

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gases: the appliance shall be dis-

1.7 Environment Protection

posed according to the applica-

This appliance does not contain

ble regulations to obtain from

gasses which could damage the

your local authorities. Avoid

ozone layer, in either its refriger-

damaging the cooling unit, espe-

ant circuit or insulation materials.

cially at the rear near the heat ex-

The appliance shall not be dis-

changer. The materials used on

carded together with the urban

this appliance marked by the

refuse and rubbish. The insula-

symbol

are recyclable.

tion foam contains flammable

2. OPERATION

A medium setting is generally

2.1 Switching on

the most suitable.

Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Turn the Temperature regulator clock-

However, the exact setting should be

wise to a medium setting.

chosen keeping in mind that the temper-

ature inside the appliance depends on:

2.2 Switching off

• room temperature

• how often the door is opened

To turn off the appliance, turn the Tem-

• the quantity of food stored

perature regulator to the "O" position.

• the location of the appliance.

2.3 Temperature regulation

If the ambient temperature is

high or the appliance is fully loa-

The temperature is automatically regula-

ded, and the appliance is set to

ted.

the lowest temperatures, it may

To operate the appliance, proceed as

run continuously causing frost to

follows:

form on the rear wall. In this case

• turn the Temperature regulator to-

the dial must be set to a higher

ward lower settings to obtain the mini-

temperature to allow automatic

mum coldness.

defrosting and therefore reduced

• turn the Temperature regulator to-

energy consumption.

ward higher settings to obtain the

maximum coldness.

3. DAILY USE

3.1 Cleaning the interior

3.2 Freezing fresh food

Before using the appliance for the first

The freezer compartment is suitable for

time, wash the interior and all internal

freezing fresh food and storing frozen

accessories with lukewarm water and

and deep-frozen food for a long time.

some neutral soap so as to remove the

To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary

typical smell of a brand-new product,

to change the medium setting.

then dry thoroughly.

However, for a faster freezing operation,

turn the temperature regulator toward

Do not use detergents or abra-

higher settings to obtain the maximum

sive powders, as these will dam-

coldness.

age the finish.