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Electrolux 818 38 28-01/4
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 explained in this instruction
booklet.
· Do not keep explosive gases or l iquids i n 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 t he bac k 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 in the
freezer compartment. The glass bottles may
break.
· The cabinet is heavy. 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 i s disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negativ
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate 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 2.................
Scrapping old cabinet s 2.......................
Contents 2..........................
Description of the Appliance 3........
Control Panel 3..............................
Before use 4.........................
Using the fridge 4....................
To start the fridge and set the correct temperature 4.
Tem perature inside the fridge 4.................
Measuring the temperature 4...................
Switching off 5..............................
Alarms and other features 5....................
Cabine t interior 5............................
Using the freezer 6...................
To start the freezer and set the correct temperature 6
Temperature inside the freezer 6................
Switching off 6..............................
Alarms and other features 6....................
Freezing 7..................................
Suitable storage periods 8......................
Cabine t interior 8............................
Thawing 8..................................
Hints and Tips 9.....................
Saving energy 9.............................
Food Storage 9..............................
Protect the environme nt 9......................
Maintenance and Cleaning 9..........
Removing the ventilation grille 9................
Cleaning 9..................................
Defrosting the freezer 10.......................
Defrosting t he fridge 11........................
To change the light bulb 11.....................
When the appliance is not in use 11...............
Something Not Working 11............
Customer Care Department 13...................
Service and Spare Parts 13......................
Tech n ical specification 13.............
Installation 13........................
Mains Cable 13...............................
Unpacking 14................................
Remove the transport supports 14................
Cleaning 14..................................
Before installing the cabinet 14..................
Installing the cabinet 14........................
Door Reversal 16.............................
Electrical connection 16........................