Electrolux TK3 User's Manual
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1. 22 Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area For address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at wwwserviceforce co uk Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read details under the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the apliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls Customer Care Department For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for futher information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www aeg co uk Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances Addington Way Luton Bedfordshire LU4 900 Tel 08705 350 350 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes A AE 13 06 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarant2. Unusual noises The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting Water in the bottom of the cabinet Breakdown Possible Cause Light bulb is defective Door seal is not airtight possibly after reversing the door Appliance is not level The appliance is touching the wall or other objects This is normal no error hasoccurred Water blocked drain hole is What to do if Remedy Please look in the Changing the Light Bulb section Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer on a cool setting At the sametime shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly Readjust the feet Move the appliances lightly The compressor starts after a period of time See the Cleaning and Care section The warning signals of the control and signalling system of the appliance are displayed on the visual display The system will give out a signal if e An error has occurred in the operation of the appliance In case the electronic system of the appliance cannot identify the real temperature one of the following signs will appear on the temperature display HA or B e Until the staff of the customer service arrive at the spot and solve the problem the appliance will continue operating with the help of a spare program 19 20 Changing the Light Bulb Should the light fail to work you can change
3. 10 Yoghurt Cream an Small bottles soft drinks 12 Large bottles drinks Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior including interior accessories should be cleaned regularly Warning e The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning Danger of electrical shock Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains or switch off or disconnect from the electricity supply e Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner Moisture could accumulate in electrical components and there is a danger of an electrical shock Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts e The appliance must be dry before it is switched back on Important e Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts e g lemon juice or the juice from orange peals butyric acid cleansers which contain acetic acid Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts e Do not use any abrasive cleansers Before any maintenance of cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Internal Cleaning Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly Do not use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or
4. Description of the Appliance View of the Appliance Glass shelf Defrost water drain Salad drawer Rating Plate Adjustable feet Butter compartment Door shelf Door gasket MN DOA BR ND 12 Interior Light Thermostat control Bottle shelf Egg tray Air circulation Air vent Condenser Evaporator tray Compressor lemperature Control and Display Using the Appliance Starting your appliance and temperature control 1 Insert the plug into the wall socket 2 Press the ON OFF button The green control light is on 3 Press the 3 or 5 button The temperature display switches to showing the set temperature Note Concerning secure food storage temperatures a refrigerator temperature of 5 C can be regarded as cold enough 4 The compressor starts and goes on working automatically Attention When you change the settings the compressor will not start immediately if it is doing automatic defrosting at that moment 5 Since the refrigerator quickly reaches the storage temperature after being switched on you can place the food in immediately Control panel 1 0N OFF control light green 2 0N OFF switch oO OC 590 e O C KA 3 lemperature setting buttons to increase the temperature 4 lemperature display 5
5. alcohol Clean the drain hole of the water trough at regular intervals and ensure that the drain hole is clear at all times If blocked carefully clear using a piece of flexible curtain wire inserted into the drain outlet to remove the blockage Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris fe Accumulation of dust at 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 16 se Energy Saving Tips e Do not install the appliance near cookers radiators or other sources of warmth High ambient temperatures cause longer more frequent operation of the compressor Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance Never cover air vent openings Do not place warm foods into the appliance Allow warm foods to cool first e Only leave door open as long as 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 Always keep the heat emitting condenser the metal grille on the rear wall of your appliance clean 17 18 What to do if Correcting Malfunctions A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify yourself using the following instructions Do no
6. for each climate classification Climate classification for an ambient temperature of SN 10 to 32 C N 16 to 32 C ST 18 to 38 C T 18 to 43 C If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required in order to prevent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance Installation Your Refrigerator Needs Air For correct operation this appliance must be located in a dry atmosphere away from heat sources e g cookers radiators boilers and direct sunlight You should also ensure that air A can circulate freely around the back and the top of the cabinet There should be 100mm 4 between the top of j the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture Alternatively allow 50mm 2 between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture and a gap of 25mm 1 on either side of the appliance 100m B Levelling The appliance must be level Level the appliance by adjusting the two adjustable feet 1 at the front of the appliance If required the washer 2 can be removed Reversing the Door The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side as supplied to the left side if the installation site requires Warning When changing the side at which the door opens the appliance must not be connect
7. injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local Service Force centre Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound They can be disposed of or burned at an incinerating plant without danger About the materials 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 chloro fluorocarbon The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at a wastepaper 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 for your new appliance as well Warning Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable Remove plug from mains sever the power cable remove or destroy any snap or latch closures This ensures that children do not lock themselves inside the appliance danger of suffocation or place themselves into other life endangering situations Disposal e The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse e The refrigerant circuit especially the heat exchanger at the back of the appliance must not be damaged e The symbol N on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household was
8. SANTO Operating instructions S 70178 TK3 A AE 13 06 200380665 PERFECT IN FORM AND FUNCTION a Electrolux Dear customer Before switching on your new appliance please read these 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 These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories Please observe the notes which apply to your model Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Important Please observe the following carefully g amp 1 This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance 2 Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol Fe Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating instructions can be found at the end in the section Technical Terminology The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible malfunctions by the user in the section What to do if If these instructions should no
9. Temperature setting buttons to decrease the temperature 6 COOLMATIC indicator light yellow 7 Push button for COOLMATIC Temperature control buttons The temperature can be C pe G adjusted with the warmer 5 5 CN and colder buttons bu 5 NA These buttons belong to the temperature display e f you press the 3 or 5 button the temperature display will switch from the actual temperature constantly luminous temperature display field to the desired temperature flashing temperature display field By pressing any of the two buttons the desired temperature can be modified by 1 C 14 f the adjustment is stopped and neither button is pressed the temperature display will switch back to its original function and show the actual temperature after a short while about 5 seconds The appropriate storage temperature of food and drink is 5 C Temperature Display The temperature display shows various information During normal operation the temperature inside the refrigerator actual temperature is displayed on the temperature display When the temperature is being adjusted the temperature currently set desired temperature flashes on the display field Attention The display field shows the actual temperature with a delay of maximum 24 hours COOLMATIC button N C2 The COOLMATIC function serves for quickly cooling down a vast amount of fresh food put into the ref
10. declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed Electrical Requirements Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate CORD CLAMP The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Should the plug need to be replaced for any reason The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live 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 yellow The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath Important The plug must still be accessible after the appliance has been installed The appliance should not be connected to the electrical supply by means of an extension cable In case that the electrical cable has to be replaced please contact your local Service Force Centre Warning A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that it is disposed of safely 11
11. ed appliance be plugged in In the event of damage please contact your supplier e Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Important if the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by authorised service or qualified personnel using a special cable of the same type Refrigerant The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained with in the refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility which is nevertheless flammable e Warning During transportation and installation of the appliance be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged e f 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 Packaging e g wraps polystyrene can be dangerous for children There is a risk of suffocation 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 break or remove spring or bolt catches if fitted By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the appliance when playing there is risk of suffocation or get themselves into other dangerous situations Important Safety Instructions Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household appliances It is therefore importan
12. ed to the mains Remove plug from the mains beforehand Da Carefully tilt the appliance to the back and place an adequate object under it Take care to avoid the compressor or the condenser touching the ground 10 Installation e Unscrew the adjustable feet situated on both sides 2 pieces in addition the screws fixing the lower door holders 3 pieces respectively the screw on the other side e Take off the freezer door by pulling it slightly downwards e Unscrew the top door hinge pin of the refrigerator then screw it back on the other side e Fit the freezer door on the upper door hinge pin Put over the pin in the lower door holding plate in the direction of the arrow e Fix the plate on the other side leaving the position of the door unchanged e hen screw in the one screw in the place set free on the other side as well as the adjustable feet 2 pieces and set up the box e Put the handles on the other side and put the plastic covering nails supplied in the plastic bag of this instruction book into the holes set free e Put the appliance into it s place set it level and plug it into the mains socket Electrical Connection AN Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent Greene YELLOW 13 AMP FUSE person This appliance must be earthed The manufacturer
13. ee conditions We AEG undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials we will at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour materials or carriage on condition that The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company s property This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found t
14. including guideline change notice 92 31 EWG EMV guideline Technical Terminology Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants They have a relatively low boiling point indeed so low that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise Refrigerant Circuit Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator a compressor a condenser and pipe work Evaporator The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator Similar to all other liquids refrigerant requires heat to evaporate This heat is removed from the interior of the appliance as a result the interior is cooled The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed in foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible Compressor The compressor looks like a small drum It is driven by a built in electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the rear The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant from the evaporator to compress it and to pass it on to the condenser Condenser The condenser normally has the form of a grid The refrigerant com pressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser During this process heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of the condenser The condenser is mounted on the base of the appliance 21
15. it as below Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply Remove the lamp cover retaining screws then take the lamp cover off in the direction of the arrow and the bulb can be changed Type of the bulb 230 V 15 W E 14 thread After changing the bulb replace the lamp cover and retaining screws and reconnect the appliance to the electricity supply Noises During Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances e Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off a click can be heard e Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation you can hear it humming e Bubbling Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes you can hear bubbling or splashing noises Even after the compressor has been switched off this noise can be heard for a short time Regulations Standards Guidelines This appliance was designed for 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 regulations 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 EUguidelines 73 23 EWG dated 19 February 1973 low voltage guidelines 89 336 EWG dated 3 May 1989
16. o be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG 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 e The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product e The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products This 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 France Senlis 33 0 3 44 62 29 29 Germany N rnberg 49 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 39 0 800 117511 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 672 53 60 UK Luton 44 0 8705 350 350 23 2 From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer
17. of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world AEG Hausger te GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 N rnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Electrolux ple 2006 200380414 00 0506 Subject to change without notice 2006 05 23
18. rigerator for example drinks and salads prepared for a party The COOLMATIC function can be switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC button 7 The yellow indicator light 6 is on The COOLMATIC function provides intensive cooling The refrigerator automatically switches to a temperature of 2 C The COOLMATIC function turns off automatically after running for 6 hours The refrigerator switches back to the originally set temperature which is valid again The actual temperature of the fridge can be seen on the display The COOLMATIC function can be turned off manually by pressing the COOLMATIC button again at any time The yellow light goes out After turning on the COOLMATIC function the set temperature must not be altered Interior Accessories Storage Shelves cs N Please do the same in reverse to Various glass storage shelves are included with your appliance The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted To do this pull the storage shelf for ward until it can be swivelled upwards or downwards and removed insert the shelf at a different height Hints for storage Below is the recommended storage positions for various food types D Frozen food storage amp ice making 2 Ready cooked foods 3 Foods in dishes 4 Opened cans 5 Milk dairy products 6 Fresh meat cold cuts sausages GC etc Ons i 4 7 Fruits vegetables salads 8 Cheese butter 9 Eggs
19. t be sufficient contact your local Service Force Centre Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly Contents Important Safety Instruction seen tnnt tttnnnntn 5 Disposal o ERREUR EI nn 7 Appliance Packaging Information 7 Disposal of Old Appliances ire 7 Remove Transport Packaging 7 EE L LE TP eie dp RR cele tedt 8 Installation LOCATION uio oce nae orte RUE 8 Your Refrigerator Needs AI ie Ee nn 9 Levelling ee 9 heversinigzthe DOO eet Ese ete Ret dco esp Lade o cad 9 Electrical Connectlon ae ec ee rata ns 11 Description of the Appliance sese ttnnnttnnttnnnttnnttnnnas 12 Mew of the Appllatge s seen taeda sete tbt Dente datus 12 Using the Appli nge uuetin ntt inpar sabede tcn eet etd 13 Starting your appliance and temperature control 13 Control panels etie SE M ate tieni areae ir 13 Temperature control buttons sesenta 13 These buttons belong to the temperature display 13 Temperature displays icvec ctantes 14 COOLMATIC buttons cae RE ah Se nan 14 Interior Accessories 14 Storage Shelves eee cg ra ee qe i itte di i toe lute 14 Hints for storage ueste inner Raa idee 15 Cleaning and Care cedente bip cep e a A pata 16 Internal Cleaning iiti tdt aLa aeaa aaa Eaa iasa inai 16 Energy Saving Tips iiic e e 17 Contents What 10 00 If aeneus tenti tetas 18 Correcting Malf
20. t perform any other work on the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case Important Repairs to refrigerators freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user If your appliance needs repairing please contact your specialist dealer or your local Service Force Centre Symptom Appliance does not work The compressor runs con tinuously The food is too warm Possible Cause Appliance is not switched on Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose Fuse has blown or is defective Socket is defective Temperature is set too cold 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 Remedy Switch on the appliance Insert mains plug Check fuse replace if nec essary Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician Turn the thermostat knob to a warmer setting temporarily Please look in the Starting Up and Temperature Regulation section Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary Turn the thermostat knob to a colder setting tem porarily Please look in the Installation location section Symptom Interior lighting does not work Heavy build up of frost possibly also on the door seal
21. t that you ensure adequate supervision and never let children play with the appliance Daily Operation Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures There is a risk of an explosion Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator Warning Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator and or freezer e g electric ice cream makers mixers etc Warning In order not to impair the function of the appliance never cover or obstruct the ventilation openings e Warning Do not damage the cooling circuit e Warning Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificial means to speed up defrosting unless they are recommended by the manufacturer Before cleaning the appliance always switch off the appliance and unplug it or disconnect from the electricity supply When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable case of malfunction If a malfunction occurs on the appliance please look first in the What to do if section of these instructions If the information given there does not help please do not perform any further repairs yourself This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
22. te Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Remove Transport Packaging The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport lt gt 1 Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door 2 Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance Installation Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated dry room Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance 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 serial plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct
23. unctions ttt ttenntttens 18 sap me R 19 Changing the Light Bulb tese tette ttennttnens 20 Noises During Operation essen ttnnttnnnttnnttnnnttnntttnntttntnnnas 20 Regulations Standards Guidelines es 20 Technical Terminology 21 Srevice and Spare Parts 22 Customer Care Departement 24 Guarantiee Conditions 23 Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance Your safety is of paramount importance If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance Intended use e The refrigerator is intended for use in the home It is suitable for the cooling and storing of food If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incorrectly no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may be caused e Alterations or changes to the refrigerator are not permitted for reasons of safety e f you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or for purposes other than the cooling freezing or frozen storage of foods the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages which may occur Prior to initial start up e Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstance should a damag
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