AEG A72700GNX0 Product Manual - Page 4

4 www.aeg.com WARNING! Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard. 1. Power cord must not be lengthened. 2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire. 3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance. 4. Do not pull the mains cable. 5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire. 6. You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover (if foreseen) of interior lighting. • This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. • Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. • Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight. • Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination. 1.3 Daily Use • Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance. • Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode. • Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. (If the appliance is Frost Free) • Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out. • Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions. • Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions. • Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance. • Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance. 1.4 Care and cleaning • Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. • Do not clean the appliance with metal objects. • Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper. • Never use a hair drier or other heating appliances to speed up defrosting. Excessive heat may damage the plastic interior, and humidity could enter the electric system making it live. 1.5 Installation For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs. • Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing. • It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. • Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation. • Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.