Electrolux 1458528, User Manual

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electrolux side by side refrigeration safety/helpful hints 21
Safety
Safety
It is important to use your appliance safely. This means you
need to supervise young children and infirm persons when
they use it. You need to make sure that young children do
not play with the appliance. Follow the tips below.
always do this
Check the power point is properly earthed -
if you are not sure get an electrician to check it.
Switch off the appliance at the power point before
you clean or move it.
If the supply cord is damaged you should have
it replaced by the manufacturer, it’s service agent
or similarly qualified person.
If the LED lights fail you should have it serviced
by the manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly
qualified person.
never do this
Never let children play with the appliance.
Never store spray cans, explosive liquids or
flammable liquids in the refrigerator.
Never store fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment.
Never lick icy foods when they first come out of the
freezer. This can freeze burn your lips and mouth.
Never try to repair the appliance yourself, always
use a qualified or authorised service person.
Never use electric heaters or dryers to defrost the
freezer because you can receive an electric shock.
Never use electrical appliances inside the food
storage areas.
This appliance contains flammable R600a refrigerant
and insulation formed with flammable blowing gases.
For safety reasons, take care when you dispose of it.
Do not damage the appliance circuit.
Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
warning
When you dispose of your old refrigerator or freezer, remove
any doors. Children can suffocate if they get trapped inside.
Helpful hints
Helpful hints for storing food
always do this
Buy the freshest, best quality food and put it in the
refrigerator as soon as possible.
Cover food with plastic wrap or foil to stop it drying
out and to help prevent bad smells.
Rinse and wrap fish and poultry before you put them
in the refrigerator.
Minimise bacteria by removing stuffing from poultry
before you put it in the refrigerator.
When you store eggs in the refrigerator
compartment, store them with the pointed end down.
never do this
Store bananas, avocados or mangoes in the
refrigerator. This can cause them to go black or
to go soft.
Put hot or warm food in the refrigerator. Allow it to
cool first.
Helpful hints for freezing food
You can use the freezer to store food which you buy in bulk
when prices are low. You can also cook extra food and
freeze it for later use.
always do this
Buy the freshest, best quality food and put it in the
freezer as soon as possible.
Place food in plastic bags or plastic wrap before you
put it in the freezer.
Squeeze the air out of plastic bags as this
prevents frost.
When you buy frozen foods in the supermarket,
keep them in their packaging when you store them.
Defrost food, especially chicken and fish, in the
refrigerator compartment. This stops bacteria
from growing.
Leave food in its wrapping while it defrosts.
Use defrosted food immediately.
never do this
Never refreeze defrosted food.