Electrolux SANTO Compact Refrigerator Freezer User's Manual
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1. C COOLMATIC o C FROSTMATIC A 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ON OFF indicator light for refrigerator green ON OFF button for refrigerator Temperature setting button for refrigerator for warmer temperatures Temperature display for refrigerator Temperature setting button for refrigerator for colder temperatures COOLMATIC indicator light yellow e COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator COOLMATIC button ON OFF indicator light for freezer compartment green ON OFF button for freezer compartment Temperature setting button for freezer compartment for warmer temperatures Temperature display for freezer compartment Temperature setting button for freezer compartment for colder temperatures FROSTMATIC indicator light yellow e FROSTMATIC for fast freezing in the freezer compartment FROSTMATIC button Warning indicator light red WARNING OFF button see section Control and Information Systems 818 20 85 01 2 19 Appliance Description Temperature setting buttons Tu 1 The temperature is adjusted using the ice c WARMER and COLDER buttons These buttons are connected to the temperature display e The temperature display is switched over from the display of the ACTUAL temperature Temperature display is illuminated to the dis play of the DESIRED temperature Temperature display flashes by pressing one of the two butto2. Control panel Butter and cheese compartment with lid Door storage compartments Variable storage box Bottle compartment bottle rack Fruit and vegetable drawers Shelves Freezer drawer only for storage When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water collecting vessel Freezer drawer for storage and freezing Freezer tray Rating plate depending on model upper or lower left 818 20 85 01 2 17 Appliance Description Freezer tray with Cold Accumulation Block A freezer tray with a cold accumula tion block and two ice trays is included below the upper drawer in the freezer compartment Refer to the section Prior to Initial Start Up regarding the freezing of the cold accumulation block il In the event of power failure or a malfunction of the appliance the cold accumulation block will increase the hold over period by several hours The block may also be used in a cool bag to keep the temperature of food down during transportation Berries for example can be pre frozen on the freezer tray Advantage The berries are not squashed and maintain their natural form The frozen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged in individual portions 818 20 85 01 2 Appliance Description Control Panel 13 14 15 16
3. WARMER button To adjust to a colder temperature press the COLDER button The changed setting is immediately displayed on the temperature display Each time the button is pressed the temperature is adjusted by 1 C Note From a food safety point of view 5 C for the refrigerator com partment and 18 C for the freezer compartment should be considered cold enough as a storage temperature When the buttons are not further pressed after an adjustment has been made after a short period approx 5 sec the temperature display switches over and again displays the ACTUAL temperature in the refrig erator compartment The display changes from flashing to continuous illumination The compressor will start and then run automatically When the setting is changed the compressor does not start immedi ately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place Important Please check red warning display and temperature display regularly to ensure the maintenance of the storage temperature 818 20 85 01 2 23 24 COOLMATIC FROSTMATIC COOLMATIC Fer The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of coo mar c large quantities of goods in the refrigerator e g drinks and salads for a party or wedding 13 1 The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC button The yellow light illuminates The COOLMATIC function now gives intensive cooling A DESIRED tem perature of 2 C is aut
4. 10 Unscrew the top handle bracket from the door 3 and screw onto the bottom right hand side of the door 4 DN Caution Do not use excessive force and overtighten the screws max 2 Nm as you may damage the door handles 11 Turn the handle bracket with the handle rod 180 and screw them to the door 5 and the fitted han dle bracket 6 DN Caution Do not use excessive force and overtighten the screws max 2 Nm as you may damage the door handles 12 Fasten the self closing mechanism to the bottom left of the fridge compartment door 818 20 85 01 2 15 Reversing The Door 13 Carefully slide the fridge com partment door onto the top hinge bracket pivot and close gt 14 Slide the centre door hinge bracket into the bottom left of the fridge compartment door and fasten to the housing 15 Fasten the self closing mechanism on the top left of the freezer compartment door 16 Carefully slide the freezer com partment door onto the centre hinge bracket pivot and close 17 Place the lower door hinge bracket with the hinge bracket pivot in the lower left of the freezer compartment door and fasten 18 Open the freezer compartment door and fit the plinth 16 818 20 85 01 2 Appliance Description View of Appliance 88 O98O 9080
5. 35 36 Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds e You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear to the cooling plate evaporator e When the compressor is on the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor e A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts in and out Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your refrigerator freezer e Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids e Do not store food uncovered e Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your freezer as short as possible e Do not push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item e Energy Saving Advice e Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as a cooker dishwasher or radiator e Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed e Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in the freezer e Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often e Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly 818 20 85 01 2 Maintenance and C
6. 0 1753 219899 818 20 85 01 2 Service amp Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to pur chase spare parts please contact Service Force by telephoning 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area For the adress of your local Service Force Centre and further informa tion about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the 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 appliance found on the rating plate e Model Name e Model Number PNC e Serial Number S No 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further 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 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 350350 Calls may be recorded for training purposes 818 20 85 01 2 43 AEG Haus
7. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger Dry the appliance thoroughly Remove the transport fittings from the storage shelves 4 Slide the fittings securing the shelf forward to the thicker section on the edge of the storage shelf 5 Slide the storage shelf far enough forward so that it can be hinged downwards and the fittings can be removed from the guides 818 20 85 01 2 Fitting the Door Handles IN Caution Do not overtighten the screws max 2 Nm as you may damage the door handles t 1 Screw the top handle bracket to the 4 2 handle rod 1 Fit the bottom han dle bracket on the lower left hand side of the door 2 2 Fit the top handle bracket on the top left hand side of the door 3 and screw the handle rod to the bottom handle bracket 4 Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed 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 classificati
8. for the first time leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if it was transported upright After transport on its side the appliance must be left to stand for 2 hours before putting it into operation This is necessary to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor Otherwise the compressor may be damaged Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up see section Maintenance and Cleaning Remove the cold accumulation block from the freezer tray Place the cold accumulation block into a compartment or drawer only after the optimal storage temperature of 18 C has been reached and allow to freeze After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block in the freezer tray or in the front of the upper drawer Re freeze the thawed cold accumulation block in the same fashion e g after cleaning the appliance 818 20 85 01 2 21 22 Initial Start Up is gt IS il The refrigerator and freezer compartments can be operated and controlled independently of one another Insert plug into mains socket Refrigerator Start Up Press refrigerator ON OFF button The green power indicator for the fridge compartment lights up The refrigerator temperature display shows the current actual refrigerator temperature A warning tone sounds and the flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage temperature has not yet been reache
9. is any time when the appliance is empty or only minimally loaded 818 20 85 01 2 Defrosting gt Warning e Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process with the exception of those recommended in these operating instructions e Do not use defrosting sprays because they may be health endangering and or contain substances damaging to plastics About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FROSTMATIC button in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in opera tion Caution Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands Hands can freeze to the goods Remove frozen goods pack them in several layers of newspaper cover them and store them in a cool place Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains or disconnect from the electricity supply Remove all the drawers Remove the plinth see Reversing the Door section Place the bottom drawer directly in front of the appliance to collect the water from defrosting and pull out the water drain spout Tip In order to speed up the defrosting process place a pot of hot water in the freezer compartment In addition remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior as well as interior accessories see section Maintenance and Cleaning 818 20 85 01 2
10. suitable for sealing bags and wraps plastic clips rubber bands or adhesive tape e Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing because air encourages drying of frozen goods e Make flat packages because these freeze more quickly e Do not fill plastic containers for frozen foods to the brim with liquid or paste like goods because liquids expand during freezing Frozen Storage Warning Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with previously frozen goods the required storage temperature of 18 C must be reached e Load freezer only with packaged frozen goods so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods can occur e Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods e When possible store frozen goods separately according to type in drawers Preparation of Ice Cubes tS 1 Fill ice cube tray 3 4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray or a drawer and allow to freeze 2 To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under running water for a short time Warning Do not under any circumstances free an ice tray which is frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects Use a spoon handle or similar object 818 20 85 01 2 33 34 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar e The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen amp Y Y Y 6 12 AS goods e The numb
11. temperature display will change in steps of 1 C until it reaches 8 C After 8 C the value 15 C will appear in the display with the letter H The fridge is now operating in energy saving holiday mode IS il To switch the fridge back to normal operation press the COLDER button Important Do not store any goods in the refrigerator when the holiday mode is in operation The temperature is regulated at about 15 C when the holiday mode is in operation This is too warm for food pro ducts 818 20 85 01 2 Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of a temperature display an optical warning display and an acoustic warning The system warns if the appliance door is open the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is too high there are functional faults with the appliance Open Door Warning If the fridge or freezer door is left open the red warning display will flash and an acoustic warning tone will sound after approx 80 seconds if the freezer door is left open after approx 5 minutes if the fridge door is left open If you need more time to load or rearrange refrigerated or frozen foods you can switch off the warning tone by pressing the WARNING OFF button If the doors are still left open the warning tone will sound again at the end of the appropriate period of time If the doors remain open for longer than 80 minutes the warning t
12. 1 2 29 Interior Accessories 30 t 1 To do this pull the bottle rack for ward until it can be tilted upwards then slide the front sup port into the next level up Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed and inserted at other positions as needed Drawers and Compartments Vario drawer set The two large fruit and vegetable drawers can be divided with an adjustable partition not included with all models Bottle Holder Some models are equipped with a bottle holder in the bottle compart ment This is used to prevent individual bottles from falling over and can be slid sideways 818 20 85 01 2 Correct storage IS For physical reasons the refrigerator compartment has different temperature zones The coldest zone is on the lowest storage shelf immediately above the fruit and vegetable drawers Warmer zones are the upper storage shelves and door racks The arrangement see fig indicates where different types of food are best stored to make the most of temperature variations For instance the shelf immediately above the fruit and vegetable drawers should be 5 C for safe storage of meat and fish products In order to check that the appliance is at 5 C on the lowest shelf you can carry out the following test yourself Place a cup of water in the centre of the s
13. 5 01 2 37 Maintenance and Cleaning External Cleaning A N Warning e Do not use abrasive products e There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning Use a normal household stainless steel cleaner to clean the stainless steel surface This cleaner simultaneously forms a protective film against finger marks AN Caution Do not allow the stainless steel cleaner to come into contact with plastic parts e g the end caps on the doors as it will damage them e 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 gt Replacing the light bulb il For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 20 minutes when the door is open It switches on again the next time the door is opened IN Warning Danger of electrical shock Before replacing the light bulb switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug Light bulb specifications 220 240 V max 25 W fitting E 14 To switch the appliance off press and hold both ON OFF buttons for about 5 seconds 2 Unplug the mains plug 3 To change the light bulb undo the cross head screw and remove the light bulb cover downwards Change the defective light bulb Refit the light bulb cover and the cross head screw IS o gt 38 818 20 85 01 2 What t
14. ROSTMATIC o 24 COO EMATIC re ti 24 EROSTMAIG 2 a2 a AAA Geek es 24 Switching the Appliance Off 00 0000s 25 Holiday Mode 0 cece eee eee 26 818 20 85 01 2 Contents Control and Information Systems 0 0 eee eee ees 27 Open Door Warning xs 42 44 email 27 Temperature Warning 0 27 Function Ertors en A A AY Sore Rea an 28 Opening the Freezer Compartment Door 006 28 Interior Accessories s adoua ateua riad da prea niieu aa 29 Storage Shelves u nase ie 29 Bote rack zn N EE gene ehr 29 Variable Inner DOON vivacidad 30 Drawers and Compartments 0 cece eee eee nenn nenn 30 Bottle Holder za grr 2 as ee aiid et 30 Correct storage A nn 31 Freezing iia ee ae en 32 Frozen Storage Euren ans sn naar stadt Land wage eee ne 33 Preparation of Ice Cubes 22222seeeeeeene ernennen nenn 33 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar o o o o 34 Defr sting iaa A ci 34 The refrigerator is defrosted automatically ooooocooocconooooo 34 Freezer Compartment Defrosting 0 0 cece eee eee ees 34 Hints and Tips 4 4 siya kay ar 36 Normal Operating Sounds ccc eee e eect eee eens 36 FOOO Storage 3 24 us na Geach aetna ae Pred Au atone weed aS 36 Energy Saving Advice 1 ke eee eee nenne nenn 36 Maintenance and Cleaning 2 0 cece eee eens 37 Internal Cleaning caia era ated
15. SANTO x EEE Electronic Refrigerator Freezer Combination Operating Instructions 818 20 85 01 2 IS Dear customer Before placing your new refrigerator into operation 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 Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper function ing of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Important Please observe the fol lowing carefully This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the appliance Supplementary information regarding operation and practical uses of the appliance appear after this symbol 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 not be sufficient please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre If you require assistance or advice on your appliance pleas
16. aid shelf with a thermometer inside Leave the fridge door closed overnight and check the temperature first thing in the morning At this point the temperature should read no more than 5 C if it does you need to adjust the temperature regulator to a colder setting For further information on keeping food cool and safe a guide published by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food is available and can be obtained free of charge by contacting Foodsense London SE99 7TT Tel 0645 556000 Tip Food stored in the refrigerator compartment should always be covered or packed so that they do not dry out lose their flavour or transfer their flavour to any other refrigerated food The following are suitable for packing polyethylene bags plastic containers with lids special plastic covers with rubber retainers aluminium foil 818 20 85 01 2 31 32 Freezing is Except for the bottom drawer which serves only for storage purposes all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suitable for freezing fresh food Warning e Before foods are frozen the actual temperature in the freezer compartment must be 18 C or colder e Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the rating plate The freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods that can be frozen within 24 hours If you freeze goods on several days one after the other freeze amounts equal to 2 3 t
17. 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 event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green Green and Yellow Earth amp Yellow Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings indentifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 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 yellow 2 The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal 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 not cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheat Cord Clamp 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 818 20 85 01 2 Reversing The Door The door hinges can be changed from right as supplied to left
18. ated 19 February 1973 low voltage guidelines 89 336 EWG dated 3 May 1989 including guideline change notice 92 31 EWG EMV guideline 818 20 85 01 2 Technical Terminology e 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 e Refrigerant Circuit Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator a compressor a condenser and pipe work e 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 e 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 e Condenser The condenser normally has the form of a grid The refrigerant compressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser During this process heat is released to the surrou
19. calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom e Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements e 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 e This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user e Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area e The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household e 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 5360 UK Slough 44
20. d Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone Set the refrigerator to the desired temperature see section Tempera ture Adjustment Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached Freezer Compartment Start Up Press freezer compartment ON OFF button The green power indicator for the freezer compartment lights up The freezer compartment temperature display shows the current actual freezer compartment temperature A warning tone sounds and the flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage tempera ture has not yet been reached Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone Set temperature to 18 C or colder see section Temperature Adjust ment Do not load freezer with goods until a temperature of 18 C has been reached or until the red warning display has gone out 818 20 85 01 2 Temperature Adjustment gt With the individual temperature setting buttons the desired temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be adjusted independently of one another Press either the WARMER or COLDER button for the refriger ator or freezer compartment The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the temperature display To adjust to a warmer temperature press the
21. e contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone or visit our web site at www aeg co uk Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL 1 1DZ Tel 08705 350350 Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly 818 20 85 01 2 Contents Important Safety Instructions 22222222 seen nennen 5 Environmental Information 0 0 00 00 cece ee eee ees 7 Packaging uri 7 Old Appliances 22 cece cece 7 Appliance Transport ooccccccccccoccc ee 8 Before USC a 2 0 o anne wasn Ma die jad a 8 Packaging u a ANE aa a 8 Fitting the Door Handles ooooccccccccccco 10 Installation 22 82 erkennen 10 Installation Location veras ra una nk 10 The refrigerator freezer needs air austreten 11 Appliance Alignment 0 eee eee 11 Electrical Connection srant ered id en 12 Reversing The Door cc 2 4 ae a ER 13 Appliance Description 0 0 cece eee 17 Mew OT Appllances soe sc ee ee ee 17 Freezer tray with Cold Accumulation Block 00c cee ee ee eee 18 Control Panel ui as A A rae anak ane 19 Temperature setting buttons cece ee 20 Temperature Displays eee cee 20 Prior to Initial Start Up 0 0 eee 21 Initial Start Up yi e 3 44 2 ea Fra 22 Temperature Adjustment 00 000 cece eects 23 COOLMATIC F
22. eae es er A 37 External Cleaning ooo ro bade eo ehh beta eh Eek ade 38 Replacing the light bulb 0 1 eee eee 38 What to doi uses sen nn 39 Correcting Malfunctions 22222222 eee nern nennen 39 Regulations Standards Guidelines 222222 22er 40 Technical Terminology 0 0 cece eects 41 Guarantee Conditions 2222222eeeeene nennen nennen 42 Service amp Spare Parts 0c eee nern nennen 43 818 20 85 01 2 5 Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance Your safety is of paramount importance If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department Prior to Installation Check the refrigerator freezer for transport damage Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed In the event of damage please contact your retailer Installation e This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it e It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way e Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by a cable available from your local Service Force Centre e Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or comp
23. ers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated 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 Defrosting The refrigerator is defrosted automatically The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator as needed based on economical energy use and the maintenance of a constant temperature Defrosting cycles are started more or less often depending on the degree of moisture accumulation Because the greatest accumulation of moisture occurs when the door is open the frequency of defrosting cycles is determined by frequency and duration of door opening The water collects in the discharge trough at the back wall of the refrigerator and is fed through the discharge opening in the catch tray at the compressor where it is evaporated Freezer Compartment Defrosting Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer compartment during operation and when the door is opened especially in the middle at the top Remove this white frost from time to time with a soft plastic scraper e g a dough scraper Do not under any circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white frost has reached about 4 mm but at least once a year in any case A convenient time for defrosting
24. etc in the freezer e Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out e Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer e Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment e Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns e Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer They can burst when the contents freeze e Manufacturers recommended storage times should be adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Maintenance and Cleaning e Before cleaning always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply e When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable Servicing e This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used e Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre 818 20 85 01 2 Environmental Information Packaging All transit packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be reused Wood is un treated 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
25. etent person e Parts which heat up should not be exposed Whenever possible the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions e The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle Refrigerant The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility which is nevertheless flammable e 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 818 20 85 01 2 Important Safety Instructions Child Safety e Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product e Keep packaging material away from children There is a risk of suffocation During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only It is not intended for commercial or industrial use e Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges
26. g the pads which are pure hydrocarbon compounds and can be recycled The carton parts are made from recycled paper Please dispose of the packaging with due care for the environment Old Appliances When disposing of your old appliance Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable and remove any door catches to ensure small children cannot be trapped inside Help to keep your country tidy use an authorised disposal site Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be obtained from your local Council or Environmental Health Office 818 20 85 01 2 Appliance Transport Two persons are required to transport the appliance There are two recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the appliance at the top for improved gripping t 1 Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw ing and transport the appliance 2 In order to push the appliance into its final position press carefully at the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly The weight is thus transferred to the back wheels and the appliance can be easily pushed Before Use Packaging 13 1 Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appli ance il Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit 818 20 85 01 2 Before Use 2 Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape 3
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28. if required to suit the location where the appliance is installed IN Warning Unplug from the mains before reversing the door Open the freezer compartment door and remove the plinth to the front Move the door hinge bracket cover on the plinth from the left to the right 2 Close the freezer compartment door Open the fridge compart ment door and unscrew the retaining screw for the self clos ing mechanism on the top of the freezer compartment door 3 With the freezer compartment door closed remove the cross head screws from the lower door hinge bracket and remove the door hinge bracket downwards 818 20 85 01 2 13 Reversing The Door 4 Move the hinge bracket pivot from the right to the left hand hole Remove the freezer com partment door carefully to the front and place on one side 5 Unscrew the centre door hinge bracket 6 Remove the fridge compartment door carefully to the front and place on one side 7 Unscrew the retaining screw for the self closing mechanism on the bottom of the fridge compart ment door 8 Move the upper hinge bracket pivot to the left NS m 818 20 85 01 2 Reversing The Door 9 Unscrew the top handle bracket from the handle rod 1 Unscrew the bottom handle bracket from the door 2
29. leaning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply Internal Cleaning i gt If only the refrigerator is to be cleaned press the FROSTMATIC button several hours in advance in order to build up sufficient chill reserve in the freezer compartment for the interruption in service Do not open the freezer compartment door About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FROSTMATIC button in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in opera tion Caution Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands Hands can freeze to the goods Remove frozen goods pack them in several layers of newspaper cover them and store them in a cool place Defrost the freezer compartment see section Defrosting Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains or disconnect from the electricity supply Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly Warning Do not use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris Regularly unblock the condensation water drainage hole in the rear wall of the refrigeration chamber with the aid of a piece of wire 818 20 8
30. nding air at the surface of the condenser The condenser is mounted on the base of the appliance 818 20 85 01 2 42 Guarantee 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 e The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate e The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only and in accordance with the manufacturer s operating and maintenance instructions e The appliance has not been serviced maintained repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us e 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 e This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights e 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 e Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic e Costs incurred for
31. ns WARMER or COLDER e Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED tem perature is adjusted by 1 C e f neither button is pressed the temperature display automatically switches back after a short period approx 5 sec to the display of the ACTUAL temperature DESIRED temperature means The temperature that has been selected for inside the fridge or the freezer compartment The DESIRED temperature is indicated by flashing numbers ACTUAL temperature means The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the fridge or the freezer compartment The ACTUAL temperature is indi cated with static illuminated numbers Temperature Displays The temperature displays shows several types of information e During normal operation the temperature currently present in the fridge or the freezer compartment ACTUAL temperature is displayed e When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates the fridge or the freezer compartment temperature currently set DESIRED temperature e f there is a fault in the appliance the temperature display shows a rectangle in the upper part of the temperature display for a fault in the fridge a rectangle in the lower part of the temperature display for a fault in the freezer 20 818 20 85 01 2 Prior to Initial Start Up A gt Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope ration
32. o 3 4 of the capacity indicated on the rating plate e When freezing large quantities of food place the frozen cold accu mulation blocks at the front into the top compartment in the freez ing chamber e Thawed foods which have not been processed further cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time For freezing the maximum capacity press the FROSTMATIC button 24 hours prior to freezing or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities Yellow indicator lights up The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for freezing of small quantities of up to 3 kg 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 Caution Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands Hands can freeze to the goods Place packaged goods in the drawers Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with already frozen goods otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw The appliance electronics automatically switch the FROSTMATIC func tion off after a period of 52 hours Yellow indicator light goes out You can also stop the FROSTMATIC function manually by pressing the FROSTMATIC button again 818 20 85 01 2 Tips e The following are suitable for the packaging of frozen goods freezer bags and polyethylene wraps plastic containers for frozen foods extra thick aluminium foil e The following are
33. o do if Correcting Malfunctions Perhaps a malfunction has been caused by a minor error which you can correct yourself with the help of the following instructions Do not attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in each specific case DN Warning Refrigerators freezers must only be repaired by trained personnel Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial danger for the user Please contact your local Service Force Centre for repairs or service 818 20 85 01 2 9 40 If after the above checks there is still a fault call your local AEG Service Force Centre 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 Please note that proof of purchase is required for in guarantee service calls Regulations Standards Guidelines ce 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 This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines 73 23 EWG d
34. omatically selected The COOLMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours The originally selected DESIRED temperature is again valid The temperature display shows the ACTUAL refrigerator temperature 2 The COOLMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press ing the COOLMATIC button again The yellow light goes out FROSTMATIC FE The FROSTMATIC function allows for fast freezing of fresh Frostmatic food products and at the same time protects previously stored goods against undesired warming in the freezer compartment 13 1 The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC button The yellow light illuminates 2 The FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press ing the FROSTMATIC button again The yellow light goes out If the FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually the appliance elec tronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function after 52 hours The yellow light goes out 818 20 85 01 2 Switching the Appliance Off i t 1 To switch off hold down both the ON OFF buttons for approx gt Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be switched off independently of one another 5 seconds This will result in a countdown from 3 to 1 taking place in the temperature display On reaching 1 the fridge and freezer com partment will switch off The temperature display will go off Note The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged o
35. on can be found on the rating plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance 818 20 85 01 2 Installation 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 ST 18 to 38 C T 18 to 43 C The refrigerator freezer needs air Air is fed under the door through the CH vent slots in the base and is vented upwards along the back wall To ensure min 10 cm proper air circulation never cover or t alter the vent openings Important If the appliance is installed under a hanging cabinet a clearance of at least 10 cm between the top of the appliance and the cabinet above it must be maintained Please check whether after installing your appliance and especially after reversing the door the door seal seals tightly A badly fitting door seal may lead to heavy frosting and a higher power consumption see also What to do if Appliance Alignment t 1 The appliance must be level Please compensate for unevenness in the floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front 818 20 85 01 2 11 Installation Electrical Connection A A 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
36. one will switch itself off automatically The red warning display will go off when the doors are closed Temperature Warning For the fridge The red warning display flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as the temperature in the fridge rises to more than 10 C f 1 You can switch off the warning tone using the WARNING OFF button The warning display and warning tone switch themselves off automati cally when the temperature in the fridge drops to below 11 C Besides this the warning tone switches itself off automatically after 80 minutes have passed 818 20 85 01 2 27 28 For the freezer The red warning display flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as the temperature in the freezer rises to more than 12 C In addition the freezer temperature display flashes You can switch off the warning tone using the WARNING OFF button The freezer temperature display stops flashing and displays the warm est temperature that has been reached in the freezer during the tem perature alarm After approx 5 seconds the temperature display reverts to the current freezer temperature gt il The warning tone switches itself off automatically if the temperature in the freezer falls to lower than 11 C The red warning display and the temperature display continue to flash after 80 minutes have passed The red warning display and the tem perature display continue to flash If the possibility of partial
37. or complete thawing exists you should check the quality of the foods Function Errors If the electronics in the appliance detect a technical defect that has to be rectified by your local Service Force Centre the temperature display indicates a rectangle in the upper part of the temperature display for a fault in the fridge a rectangle in the lower part of the temperature display for a fault in the freezer Opening the Freezer Compartment Door If the freezer compartment door is closed when the appliance is in operation it is possible that it cannot be immediately opened again A vacuum occurs in the freezer compartment which holds the door closed until pressure has been equalised The door can be opened again after several minutes 818 20 85 01 2 Interior Accessories Storage Shelves iS 2 To insert at a different height use Pull the storage shelf forward until A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the fruit and vegetable drawers It must always remain in this position so that fruits and vegetables remain fresh longer The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights it can be tipped up or down and removed the same procedure in reverse Bottle rack Place bottles in the rack with the bottleneck to the front Important Only store unopened bottles horizontally The bottle rack can be tilted for storing opened bottles 818 20 85 0
38. r if there is no power being supplied to it Following connection to the mains power supply the appliance returns to the same operating state as before the interruption of mains power If the appliance is not to be used for an extended period Switch appliance off by pressing and holding both ON OFF buttons for about 5 seconds Remove the mains plug or switch off Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly see section Main tenance and Cleaning Leave the doors open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours 818 20 85 01 2 25 Holiday Mode In the holiday mode the temperature for the refrigerator is approxi mately 15 C In the holiday mode it is therefore possible to leave the door of the empty refrigerator closed during periods of extended absence Advantage Unintentional closing of the door or accidental closing of the door by persons who have access to your home during your absence is no longer a problem Without the holiday mode leav ing the door closed would lead to the accumulation of odours and mould After emptying and cleaning the appliance proceed as follows To set the holiday mode press the WARMER or COLDER but ton The temperature display will change and indicate in flashing numbers the DESIRED temperature that is currently set 2 Hold down the WARMER button until the temperature display indicates H for holiday The temperature shown in the
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