Electrolux IK2755BL User Manual Download

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Power cord must not be length-
ened.

Make sure that the power plug is
not squashed or damaged by the
back of the appliance. A squashed
or damaged power plug may over-
heat and cause a fire.

Make sure that you can come to
the mains plug of the appliance.

Do not pull the mains cable.

If the power plug socket is loose,
do not insert the power plug. There
is a risk of electric shock or fire.

You must not operate the appli-
ance 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 appli-

ance to direct sunlight.

• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this ap-

pliance are special purpose lamps se-
lected for household appliances use
only. They are not suitable for house-
hold 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 ex-
plode.

• 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 ac-

cordance with the frozen food manu-
facturer's instructions.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec-

ommendations should be strictly ad-
hered 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 con-

sumed straight from the appliance.

1.4

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the ap-

pliance 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.

• Regularly examine the drain in the re-

frigerator for defrosted water. If neces-
sary, clean the drain. If the drain is
blocked, water will collect in the bottom
of the appliance.

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 con-
nect the appliance if it is damaged. Re-
port possible damages immediately to
the place you bought it. In that case re-
tain packing.

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours

before connecting the appliance to al-
low the oil to flow back in the compres-
sor.

• Adequate air circulation should be

around the appliance, lacking this leads
to overheating. To achieve sufficient
ventilation follow the instructions rele-
vant 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.

• The appliance must not be located

close to radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is acces-

sible after the installation of the appli-
ance.

• Connect to potable water supply only (If

a water connection is foreseen).