Electrolux ERN29651: USE

USE

Control panel

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash

the interior and all internal accessories with luke-

warm water and some neutral soap so as to remove

the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry

thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive

powders, as these will damage the finish.

USE OF THE FREEZER

Starting

The temperature alarm light (C)

Insert the power supply plug into the nearest wall

socket (the function indicator light (A) will light up

indicating that the freezer is receiving electrical

The temperature alarm light turns on automatically

input). Turn the thermostat knob (E) to the right to a

whenever the temperature within the freezer rises

medium setting (the temperature alarm light (C) will

above a certain value which might endanger

light up).

satisfactory long-term conservation.

To turn off the freezer, turn the thermostat knob to

It is perfectly normal for the temperature alarm light

the «O» position.

to remain lit up for a short time after the freezer is

initially turned on. It will remain lit up until the

The refrigerator compartment will remain operating.

optimum temperature for the conservation of frozen

food is attained.

Temperature regulation

Freezing fresh food

The temperature is automatically regulated and can

The 4-star freezer is suitable for long term

be increased to achieve a higher temperature

storage of commercially frozen food and for freezing

(warmer) by rotating the thermostat knob toward

fresh food.

lower settings or reduced (colder) rotating the knob

To fast freeze food, if the appliance has been out of

towards higher settings.

operation, allow it to run on the fast freeze setting for

However, the exact setting should be chosen

at least three hours before loading the food.

keeping in mind that the temperature inside the

If, however, the appliance is already in operation, set

refrigerator depends on:

it to run on the fast freeze setting for at least 24

hours before loading the food.

• room temperature;

Place the food to be frozen in the upper

• how often the door is opened;

compartment of the freezer as this is the coldest

part.

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A. Pilot light

B. SUPER operating control light

C. Warning light

D. Normal/Super (quick-freezing) switch

E. Thermostat knob

• the quantity of food stored;

• location of appliance.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

Quick-freezing

For quick-freezing, turn the N/S knob (D) to the «S»

symbol. The quick-freezlng indlcator light (B) will

then light up.

Storage of frozen food

When the freezer is being turned on for the first

time, or after a prolonged period of disuse, turn the

N/S knob to the Quick-freezing position and then

wait at least two hours before introducing the food to

be conserved. You may then return the knob to the

«N» position. This two-hour waiting period may be

avoided if the freezer has already been in operation.

To obtain the best performance from this appliance,

you should:

if large quantities of food are to be stored, remove

all drawers and baskets from appliance and place

food on cooling shelves.

Pay careful attention not to exceed load limit

stated on the side of the upper section (where

applicable).

Important

In the event of accidental defrosting, for example

due to a power failure, if the power has been off

for longer that the value shown in the technical

characteristics chart under “rising time”, the

defrosted food must be consumed quickly or

cooked immediately and then refrozen (after

cooling).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can

be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at

room temperature, depending on the time available

for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen,

directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will

take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays

for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with

water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the

trays from the freezer.

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Use of the refrigerator

Temperature regulation

To start the appliance, turn the thermostat knob,

located inside the compartment, to the required

position. This thermostat has six operating positions

and an «0» (Stop) position. The higher the number

selected, the lower the temperature in the

refrigerator. When first starting up the appliance, an

initial setting of 3 or 4 is recommended. The

temperature inside the compartment depends on a

number of factors, such as the ambient temperature,

the amount of food stored in the appliance, the

frequency with which the door is opened, the

location of the appliance in the room, etc. These

factors must be taken into account when setting the

thermostat. To stop the appliance, turn the

thermostat knob to the «O» position. The freezer

compartment will continue to operate.

Important

If the ambient temperature is high, the thermostat

knob is on the coldest setting (higher numbers) and

the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may

run continuously, causing frost or ice to form on the

evaporator. If this happens, turn the knob to a

warmer setting (lower numbers) to allow automatic

defrosting and so a saving in electricity

consumption.

Fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in

the refrigerator;

• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a

strong flavour.

• Position food so that air can circulate freely round

it.

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Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a

series of runners so that the shelves can be

positioned as desired.

For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie

over the rear ones.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes,

the door shelves can be placed at different heights.

To make these adjustments proceed as follows:

Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows

until it comes free, then reposition as required.

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Humidity control

The glass shelf incorporates a device with slits

(adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which

makes it possible to regulate the temperature in the

vegetable drawer(s).

Close the slots to obtain a warmer temperature and

greater humidity.

Open the slots to obtain a cooler temperature and

less humidity.