IKEA Lagan Bedienungsanleitung Seite 7

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Please choose the setting according to the desired
temperature.
The interior temperature also depends on ambient
temperature, the frequency with which the door is
opened and the amount of food kept inside.
Frequently opening the door causes the interior tem-
perature to rise.
For this reason, it is recommended to close the door
again as soon as possible after use.
The normal storage temperature of your appliance
should be -18 °C (0 °F). If the thermostat knob is turned
counter clockwise from position 1, the appliance will be
switched off and "click" sound will be heard. Lower tem-
peratures can be obtained by adjusting the thermostat
knob towards Position 4.
We recommend checking the temperature with a ther-
mometer to ensure that the storage compartments are
kept to the desired temperature.
Remember at take the reading immediately since the
thermometer temperature will rise very rapidly after
you remove it from the freezer.
Freezing food
The freezing area is marked with
door liner.
You can use the appliance for freezing fresh food as
well as for storing pre-frozen food.
Please refer to the recommendations given on the
packaging of your food.
A Attention
Do not freeze fizzy drinks, as the bottle may burst
when the liquid in it is frozen.
Be careful with frozen products such as coloured ice-
cubes.
Do not exceed the freezing capacity of your appliance
in 24 hours. See the rating label.
In order to maintain the quality of the food, the freez-
ing must be effected as rapidly as possible.
Thus, the freezing capacity will not be exceeded, and
the temperature inside the freezer will not rise.
A Attention
Keep the already deep-frozen food always separated
with freshly placed food.
When deep-freezing hot food, the cooling compressor
will work until the food is completely frozen. This can
temporarily cause excessive cooling of the refrigeration
compartment.
If you find the freezer door difficult to open just after
you have closed it, don't worry. This is due to the pres-
sure difference which will equalize and allow the door
to open normally after a few minutes.
You will hear a vacuum sound just after closing the
door. This is quite normal.
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Defrosting of the appliance
Excessive build-up of ice will affect the freezing perfor-
mance of your appliance.
It is therefore recommended that you defrost your ap-
pliance at least twice a year, or whenever the ice build-
up exceeds 7 mm.
Defrost your appliance when there is only little or no
food in it.
Take out the deep-frozen food from the drawers. Wrap
the deep-frozen food in several layers of paper, or a
blanket, and keep it in a cold place.
Unplug the appliance or switch off the circuit breaker
to start the defrosting process.
Take out the accessories (like shelf, drawer etc.) from
the appliance and use a suitable container to collect the
thawing water.
Use a sponge or a soft cloth to remove thawing water
if necessary
Keep the door open during defrosting.
For quicker defrosting, place containers with warm wa-
ter inside the appliance.
Never use electrical devices, defrosting sprays or point-
ed or sharp-edged objects such as knives or forks to
remove the ice.
After the defrosting is done, clean the inside.
Reconnect the appliance to the mains. Place the frozen
food into the drawers and slide the drawers into the
freezer.
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