AEG 3250-6 KG Refrigerator User Manual
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1. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials The guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor perfor mance are due to misuse accidental damage neglect faulty installation unauthorised modification or attempted repair commercial use or failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs removable glassware or plastic Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office manufacturer s service or authorised agent AEG reserves the right to sti pulate the place of the repair i e the customer s home place of installation or AEG work shop 4 The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the applian ce Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG 6 The purchaser s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products This2. guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances N ow on France Senlis 33 0 3 44 62 29 29 Germany N rnberg 49 0 911 323 2600 Italy Pordenone 39 0 1678 47053 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 738 7910 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219899 Operating and Indicator panel eo 2 U 123 4 1 Pilot light yellow 2 Ambient switch 3 Pilot light green 4 Temperature regulator and ON OFF switch The temperature regulator 4 which serves at the same time as the appli ance s On Off switch The green pilot lamp 3 which comes on when the appliance is switched on and the mains voltage is available In this position the refrigerating unit will operate automatically Temperature adjustment with ambient temperature below 16 C When the ambient temperature in the room in which the appliance is situ ated is less than 16 C the ambient switch 2 must be depressed Th
3. OKO SANTO 3250 6 KG SANTO 3288 6 KG Fridge Freezer Operating Instructions AEG Hausgerate GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 N rnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de 2222 006 65 A i Dear customer Before placing your new refrigerator freezer into operation please read the se operating instructions carefully They contain important information for safe use for installation and for care of the appliance Please keep these operating instructions for future reference Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and or the words War ning Important Attention Please observe the following instructions carefully Additional information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the flower In the event of a malfunction these operating instructions contain infor mation on how to rectify faults yourself see the Something Not Working section For futher assistance contact your local AEG service Force Centre see the chapter Service and Spare parts Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes who thinks ecologically acts accordingly Regulations Standards Guidelines This appliance was designed for
4. al Connection 1 6 eects 19 Installation Location sci 0 0 a tees 20 Your appliance needs air 2 12 0 6 0 c cee eee 20 Rear Spacers sotatcccnncbteel aha jot EEE ci atte ads ae anne 21 Levelling the appliance 0 0 c cece eee eee 21 Reversing the door 1 2 cc eee eects 21 Regulations Standards Guidelines 00000 eee ee eee 23 2222 006 65 A safety Please read this instruction book before using the appliance and retain for future reference These warnings are provided in the interests of your safe ty ensure you understand them fully before using the appliance Intended use e The appliance is intended for use in the home It is suitable for the coo ling freezing and storage of frozen food as well as for making ice If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incor rectly no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may be caused e Alterations or changes to the appliance are not permitted for reasons of safety Prior to initial start up e Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be plugged in In the event of damage plea se contact your retailer Refrigerant The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level of environmental compat ibility which is nevertheless flammable e During transportation and ins
5. al by hand such that it sits correctly Readjust the feet Move the appliance slightly The compressor starts after a period of time See the Cleaning and Care section If after all these checks your appliance does not operate correctly contact your local AEG Service Force Centre Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in guarantee service calls In guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown 15 energy Saving Tips e Do not install the appliance near cookers radiators or other sources of continuous warmth High ambient temperatures cause longer more fre quent operation of the compressor e Ensure sufficient air circulation at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance Never cover air vent openings e Do not place warm foods into the appliance Allow warm foods to cool first Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary e Do not set temperature any colder than necessary e Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost The cold in the frozen food will then be used to cool the fridge Accumulation of dust on the condenser increases energy consumption For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner Ensure the appliance is switched off Something No
6. at is frozen to the freezer com A partment using pointed or sharp edged objects Use the ice scraper supplied Defrosting Refrigerator Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops during normal use The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance over the motor compressor where it evaporates Freezer The freezer compartment however will become progressively covered with frost This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner complete defrosting should be carried out as follows Remove the frozen food from the freezer wrap it in several layers of new spaper and put it in a very cool place Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug or turn the tempera ture selector to 0 OFF Leave the freezer compartment door open Insert the plastic scraper into the recess provided under the defrost water channel and place a collecting basin under it Once defrosting is completed keep the scraper for future use Turn the thermostat knob to the required setting and replace the plug in the power socket Warning Never use metal tools to scrape off the
7. ccur 4 The model production number and product identification number This information can be found on the serial plate in the interior at the left of the appliance e Model Name e Model Number PNC e Serial Number S No 5 Date of purchase Customer Care Department For general enquiries regarding your AEG appliance or futher informa tion on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Department at the adress below or visit our website at www aeghome co uk Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 350 350 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes Changing the light bulb Warning There is a risk of electric shocks Before changing the light bulb A switch off the appliance and disconnect from the mains supply Light bulb data 220 240 V max 15 W 1 To switch off the appliance turn the temperature regulator to position 0 2 Unplug the mains plug 3 To change the light bulb unscrew the light cover 4 Unhook the light bulb cover as shown 5 Change the defective light bulb Refit the light bulb cover and the screw 7 Put the refrigerator back into opera tion Adjusting the upper door rack e Depending on the food stored the upper door racks can be E changed to other holders or removed Take out the food i t from the door press the door racks diagonall
8. e yellow pilot light 1 above the switch comes on In this way when the ambient temperature is low the compressor operates for longer periods to ensure that the storage temperature of 18 C is maintained inside the freezer com N partment Important If the ambient temperature rises to above 16 C de activate the ambient switch in order to avoid unnecessary energy consumption The yellow pilot light goes out Starting up and temperature regulation e Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger Dry the appliance thoroughly e When the refrigerator compartment door is opened the internal lighting is switched on The temperature regulator is located on the top of the appliance Setting O Off Setting 1 Highest temperature warmest setting Setting 4 end stop Lowest temperature coldest setting The exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on the quantity of food stored how often the door is opened The temperatures in the refrigerator compartment and freezer compart ment cannot be independently regulated If you want to freeze fresh food rapidly select setting 4 ensuring that the temperature in the refrigerator compartment does not drop below 0 C You should promptly reset the temperature regulator to sett
9. ent of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Important GREEN amp YELLOW The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the fol lowing code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured mark ings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 13 AMP FUSE 1 The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yel low 2 The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black 3 The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red 4 Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath Warning A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely 18 Guarantee Conditions Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documen tation The guarantee does not cover commercial use
10. from ventilation grille by pushing it in the direction of the arrow and refit it on the opposite side Unscrew the bottom hinge and remove the freezer compartment door by pulling it downwards 21 20 Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated dry room Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature The appliance should therefore not be exposed to direct sunlight not be installed next to radiators cookers or other sources of heat only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed The climate classification can be found on the rating plate which is locat ed at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification Climate classification for an ambient temperature of SN 10 to 32 C N 16 to 32 C Your appliance needs air Air flows in from under the door at the front and flows out upwards over the back For cor rect air circulation it is important that the ventilation openings are not covered or obstructed Important If the appliance is positioned under a kitchen wall unit a minimum clearance of 10 cm must be left between the top of the appliance and the over hanging wall unit There is a risk of an explosion Do not store any con
11. frost Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shor ten their safe storage life Switching off the appliance To switch off the appliance turn the temperature regulator to position 0 or disconnect from the electricity supply If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period Remove all refrigerated and deep frozen packages as well as ice trays Remove the mains plug or switch off Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly see section Cleaning and Care Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior including interior accessories should be cleaned regularly Warning Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance disconnect the appli ance from the electricity supply or turn the temperature regulator to 0 e Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner Moisture could accumu late in electrical components which could cause an electrical shock Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts e The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service A Warning e Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts e g lemon juice or the juice from orange peel butyric acid cleansers which contain acetic acid Do not allow such substances to come into contact with app
12. household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations GSG accident prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances VBG 20 and the regu lations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers VDE were observed in the manufacture of this appliance The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks C e appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines 73 23 EWG dated 19 February 1973 low voltage guidelines 89 336 EWG dated 3 May 1989 including guideline change notice 92 31 EWG EMV guideline 23 22 Unscrew the middle hinge and remove the refrigerator compart ment door by pulling it downwards With a screwdriver unscrew the two masking plugs covering the holes on the left hand side and refit them on the right hand side Unscrew the pin from the top hinge and refit it on the left hand side Remember to fit the washers Slide the refrigerator compart ment door onto the top pin Insert the middle hinge into the bottom of the refrigerator com partment door Remember to fit the washers Refit middle hinge screws Fit the freezer compartment door onto the middle hinge Unscrew the bottom hinge pin and refit it on the opposite side of the hinge Insert the bottom hinge into the bottom of the freezer compart ment door Refit bottom hinge and insert the cover G Ref
13. ing 2 or 3 if this does occur Important High ambient temperatures e g on hot summer days and a cold setting of the temperature regulator position 3 to 4 can cause the compressor to run continuously If this happens turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer setting position 2 to 3 At this setting the compressor will be switched on and off as usual and automatic defrosting recommenced Interior Accessories Storage shelves e You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into the lowest set of guides above the salad drawers and keep it in this position e The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted e To do this pull the storage shelf forward until it can be swivelled upwards or downwards and remo ved e Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height Sli de the front half of the Vario storage shelf in another level to the rear This will enable you to place tall items on the storage shelf below Service and Spare Parts If you require a service engineer or wish to purchase spare parts contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929929 Help us to help you Please determine your type of enquiry before telephoning When you con tact us we need to know 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault What is the fault When does the fault o
14. it ventilation grille D clipping it into place Unscrew the handles Refit them on the opposite side after having pierced the plugs with a punch Cover the holes left open with the plugs contained in the docu mentation pack Contents Safely ur weinen reines 4 Dispos l run un mn anne 5 Appliance Packaging Information 0 ce eee nennen 5 Disposal of old Appliances 2 2 cece eee 5 Remove Transport Packaging 00 e cece eee eee eee 6 Operating and indicator panel 2 0 c ee eee eee 7 Starting up and Temperature regulation 0 00 eee eee 7 Interior Accessories 2 ee eee 8 Storage Shelves zu rrace ma an nn ed EE KE rn oe Ree 8 Adjusting the upper door rack 01 eee eee 9 Fresh food refrigeration 00 cee eee ee eee 9 Freezing and Storing frozen food cece eee eee eee 10 Frozen food Symbols Freezing calendar 2 5 11 Preparation of Ice Cubes u suu een reer nn eee ees 11 Defr sting ssccccdeegrbe a dad ae ee 11 Switching off the appliance 0000 2 ee eee 12 Cleaning and Care an were ne an eee 13 Energy Saving Tips u 0 a a a ae 14 Something Not Working 000 e eee eee nenn nn 14 Changing the light OulO su ae eke a wee ea wend dee dee 16 Service and Spare parts u dane me nn nn ae 17 Guarantee Conditions 0 eee 17 Installation es esc cueb geen rennen 19 Electric
15. liance parts Do not use any abrasive cleansers 1 Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper Store it in a cool place well covered 2 Clean the appliance and the inte rior accessories with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used 3 Dry the appliance thoroughly 4 Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the fridge Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of the drain cleaning tool included with the appliance 5 After everything is dry place appliance back into service
16. od without modifying the thermostat setting Place the food to be frozen in the top drawer Unfrozen food must not tou ch items already frozen otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary Symptom The food is too warm Interior lighting does not work Possible Cause Temperature is not properly adjusted Door was open for an extended period A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours The appliance is near a heat source Light bulb is defective Heavy build up of frost possibly Door seal is not air tight possi also on the door seal Unusual noises The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting Water on the floor or on stora ge shelves bly after reversing the door Appliance is not level The appliance is touching the wall or other objects This is normal no error has occurred Water drain hole is blocked Remedy Please look in the Initial Start Up section Open the door only as long as necessary Turn the temperature regulator to a colder setting Please look in the Installation location section Please look in the Changing the Light Bulb section Carefully warm the non sealing sections of the door seal with a hair dryer not hotter than approx 50 C At the same time shape the warmed door se
17. recycled paper and should be disposed of at a waste paper recycling collection location Disposal of old Appliances For environmental reasons refrigeration appliances must be disposed of properly This applies to your old appliance and at the end of its service life to your new appliance as well A Warning Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable Remo ve plug from mains sever the power cable remove or destroy any snap or latch closures to prevent small children being trapped inside e Use an authorised disposal site Contact your local Council or Enviromental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area to recycle the appliance Remove Transport Packaging The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport e Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance You can remove any remnants of adhesive using white spirit Installation Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate The rating plate is inside on the left The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted In the ev
18. t Working If the appliance is not functioning correctly please carry out the fol lowing checks before contacting your local AEG Service Force Centre Warning Repairs should only be carried out by qualified service engineers Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunc tioning Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Appliance is not switched on Switch on the appliance Mains plug is not plugged in or i Insert mains plug is loose Pa Appliance does not work Fuse has blown or is defective Check fuse replace if necessary Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting Socket is defective Appliance cools too much Temperature is set too cold Frozen food Symbols Freezing Calendar e The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods e The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of the indi cated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre treating before freezing The lower value applies to foods with high fat content Preparation of Ice Cubes 1 Fill the ice cube tray 3 4 full with cold water place it in the freezer com partment and leave to freeze 2 To loosen the frozen cubes either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under running water for a few seconds Important Never try to free an ice tray th
19. tainers with flamma ble materials such as for example spray cans fire extinguisher refill car tridges etc in the refrigerator freezer e Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment They can burst when the contents freeze high carbonate content drinks can even explode Never store lemonade juices beer wine sparkling wine etc in the freezer compartment e Ice cream or ice cubes can cause frost freezer burns if consumed strai ght from the freezer e Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food e Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator freezer e g electric ice cream makers mixers etc e Before cleaning the appliance always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply e When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable Service e Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance your self Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows gt PE lt for polyethylene e g the outer covering and the bags in the interior gt PS lt for polystyrene foam e g the pads which are all free of chlorofluo rocarbon The carton parts are made from
20. tallation of the appliance be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged e If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated Safety of children e Keep packaging material away from children e Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal Pull out the mains plug cut off the mains cable and remove any locks or catches to prevent young children being trapped inside e Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the pro duct Daily Operation e Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures Rear spacers Levelling the appliance Fit the rear spacers contained in the documentation bag to ensure escape of heat generated during operation Proceed in the sequence illustrated in figures Place the appliance on a flat hard floor Two adjustable feet on the front of the appliance enable it to be accurately levelled by screw ing them in or out as required Reversing the door The side the door opens can be changed from the right side factory fitted to the left side Warning When changing the side the door opens the appliance must not be connected to the mains Remove plug from the mains before reversing the door Proceed as follow Pull off ventilation grille D and remove cover G Remove blanking cover F
21. y upwards at their edges reposition them N and press them back into place C ie t PR270 1 Fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance e do not store warm food or evaporating liquid in the refrigerator e do cover or wrap the food particularly if it has a strong flavour e Position food so that air can circulate freely around it Useful hints Meat all types wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the salad drawer s For safety store in this way for only one or two days at the most Cooked foods cold dishes etc these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf Fruit and vegetables these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the salad drawer s provided Butter and cheese these should be placed in special airtight containers or wapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible Milk bottles these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door Bananas potatoes onions and garlic if not packed must not be kept in the refrigerator Freezing and storing frozen food You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself Important e The temperature in the freezer compartment must be 18 C or colder before freezing food e Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate The freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be frozen within a period of 24 hours If
22. you wish to freeze food several days in a row please observe a maximum capacity of only 2 3 to 3 4 of that on the rating plate The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible e Allow warm food to cool down before freezing The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption e Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufacturer e Thawed foods which have not been processed further cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time e Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures There is a risk of an explosion Do not store any containers with flamma ble materials such as for example spray cans fire extinguisher refill car tridges etc in the refrigerator freezer e Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer They can burst when the contents freeze high carbonate content drinks can even explode Never store lemonade juices beer wine sparkling wine etc in the free zer e All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods occurs Important Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food To achieve faster freezing of food or to freeze the maximum allowed quan tity depress the ambient switch 12 hours before loading the fo
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