Electrolux ARCTIS User's Manual
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1. Defrosting IS A 0 If large quantities of frozen goods are in storage press the FAST FREEZE Unplug or switch off at the mains Remove all the drawers Remove After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer compartment and inte During use and when the door is opened moisture is deposited as frost inside the appliance particularly on the evaporator This frost must be removed from time to time using a soft plastic scraper Under no cir cumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose The freezer compartment should always be defrosted when the layer of frost has reached a thickness of approx 4 millimetres however at least once a year A good time for defrosting is when the appliance is empty or contains little food Warning e Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process with the excep tion of those recommended in these operating instructions e Do not use defrosting sprays they can be hazardous to your health and or contain substances that damage plastics button about 12 hours prior to defrosting so that the frozen goods can build up a sufficient chill reserve Caution Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food Remove frozen food wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store it covered in a cool place the pedestal cover see Reversing the door section Place the bot2. e It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this prod uct 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 competent 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 dis tance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions e The appliance should be left for 4 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 environmen tal 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 If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated 818 19 26 00 0 Important Safety Instructions Child Safety e Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the prod uct e Keep packaging material away from chil
3. 19 20 22 24 The temperature display can indicate several pie 0000008 cof information e During normal operation the temperature currently present in the appliance ACTUAL temperature is displayed the corresponding light illuminates e f the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than the display range of the temperature display the red warning light flashes and all the lights in the temperature display are extinguished e f the temperature in the freezer compartment is colder than the dis play range of the temperature display then the light for the lowest temperature 24 continues to illuminate e When the temperature is being adjusted the temperature currently set flashes DESIRED temperature e f there is a malfunction in the appliance that prevents the tempera ture from being further measured all the lights on the temperature display flash 818 19 26 00 0 17 FAST FREEZE button The FAST FREEZE function provides for quick freezing of O fresh food products and at the same time protects pre C1 viously stored goods against undesired warming in the freezer compartment t 1 The FAST FREEZE function is switched on by pressing the FAST FREEZE button The yellow light illuminates 2 The FAST FREEZE function can be ended manually at any time by press ing the FAST FREEZE button again The yellow light goes out If the FAST FREEZE function is not ended manually the appliance elec tronics switch o
4. 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 fits tightly A badly fitting door seal may lead to heavy frosting and a higher power consumption see also Something not working Appliance Alignment ts 1 The appliance must be level Please compensate for unevenness in the floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front 2 When two appliances are placed beside each other the spacers enclosed in the plastic wrapping should be glued between the appli ances as shown in the illustration N N E E oa 10 818 19 26 00 0 Installation Electrical Connection AN 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 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
5. lead are coloured in accordance with the follow ing 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 termi Blue nals in your plug proceed as fol lows 1 The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth sym bol 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 19 26 00 0 11 Reversing the door The door hinges can be changed from right as supplied to left if required to suit the location where the appliance is installed DN Warning Unplug from the mains before reversing the door Open the door and remove the plinth cover to the front Move the door bearing cover on the plinth cover from the left to the right Close the door gt With the door closed remove the cross head screws from the lower door bearing and re
6. ARCTIS x GED Upright Freezer Operating Instructions 818 19 26 00 0 Dear customer Before placing your new freezer 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 functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Important Please observe the following carefully This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the appliance Supplementary 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 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 Something not working If these instructions should not be sufficient please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes he who thinks ecologically ac
7. adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appli ance il Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit 2 Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape 3 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 818 19 26 00 0 Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed 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 corre sponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed The climate classification can be found on the rating plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification 818 19 26 00 0 Installation The freezer needs air Air is fed under the door through the vent slots in the base and is exhausted upwards along the back wall To ensure proper air circulation never cover or alter the vent openings Important If the appliance is installed under for example a hanging cabinet a
8. dren There is a risk of suffoca tion During Use e This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the stor age of edible foodstuffs only It is not intended for commercial or indus trial 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 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 gen uine spare parts should be used e Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance your self Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious ma
9. ff the FAST FREEZE function after 48 hours The yellow light goes out Prior to Initial Start Up IN Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into oper ation for the first time leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if was transported upright After transport on its side the appliance must be left to stand for 4 hours before putting it into operation This is nec essary to allow the refrigerant to flow back into the compressor Other wise the compressor may be damaged Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up see section Maintenance and Cleaning 2 Remove the cold accumulation block from the appliance 3 Only put the cold accumulation block to freeze in the top compartment after the optimal storage temperature of 18 C has been reached 4 After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block in the uppermost compartment at the front above the frozen food 5 Re freeze the thawed cold accumulation block in the same way e g after cleaning the appliance IS 818 19 26 00 0 Initial use gt 1 Insert plug into mains socket 2 Press ON OFF button The green pilot light illuminates The compressor starts and then runs automatically A warning tone sounds and the red warning light flashes indicating that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached 3 Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone 4 Set temperature t
10. 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 19 26 00 0 Maintenance and Cleaning f e Regulations Standards Guidelines ce Defrost the freezer compartment see section Defrosting Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply Internal Cleaning soda 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly Warning e Do not use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol and free from debris External Cleaning 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 Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appli ance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner This appliance was designed for house
11. hold use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations GSG acci dent 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 dated 19 February 1973 low voltage guidelines 89 336 EWG dated 3 May 1989 including guideline change notice 92 31 EWG EMV guideline 818 19 26 00 0 27 Something Not Working Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following points 818 19 26 00 0 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 mechani cal or electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for in guarantee service calls 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 sys
12. ids expand during freezing Frozen Storage Important Wait until the necessary storage temperature of 18 C has been reached before storing food already frozen e Load the freezer only with packaged frozen goods so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour and so that no flavour contamina tion of other frozen goods can occur e Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods Gd Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type as far as possible This will give you a better overview of the contents avoid extended door opening and therefore save electricity 818 19 26 00 0 Preparation of Ice Cubes t 1 Fill the ice cube tray 3 4 full with cold water place it in the freezer 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 ce tray that is frozen to the freezer compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects Use a soft plastic scraper Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar e The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen Y Y Y sy 6 12 AS goods e The numbers 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 24 818 19 26 00 0
13. ime When freezing maximum capacity press the FAST FREEZE button 24 hours prior to freezing or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities Yellow indicator light illuminates The FAST FREEZE 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 food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food Place the packed food in the drawers Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost The appliance electronics automatically switch the FAST FREEZE func tion off after a period of 48 hours Yellow indicator light goes out You can also stop the FAST FREEZE function manually by pressing the FAST FREEZE button again 818 19 26 00 0 Tips e The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods freezer bags and polyethylene wraps plastic containers for frozen goods extra thick aluminium foil e The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap plastic clips rubber bands or tape e Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing air makes it easier for the frozen food to dry out e Make flat packages because these freeze more quickly e Do not fill plastic containers for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste like goods because liqu
14. lfunctioning Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre 818 19 26 00 0 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 inte rior gt PS lt for polystyrene foam e 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 Appliance Transport Two persons are required for transport of the appliance There are two recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the appli ance at the top for improved gripping Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw ing and transport the appliance IS 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 then transferred to the back wheels and the appliance can be easily pushed 818 19 26 00 0 Before Use Packaging ts 1 Remove all
15. move the door bearing downwards 2 Remove the door fitting from the door bearing 1 2 Move the bearing pivot from the right to the left hand hole 3 Place the door fitting supplied on the bear ing pivot 4 5 BT 818 19 26 00 0 Reversing the door 3 Remove the door fitting on the lower right 1 and reposition the door bearing cover from the lower left to the right of the door 2 place the door fitting supplied in the lower left of the door 3 Carefully remove the door to the front and place on one side 4 Move the upper bearing pivot to the left 5 Carefully slide the door onto the top bearing pivot and close 6 Place the lower door bearing with the bearing pivot in the lower left of the door and fasten 818 19 26 00 0 13 7 Move the door handle from the left to the right and cover the remaining holes with the hole cover pins attached 8 Open the door and fit the plinth cover Opening the door If the door is closed when the appliance is in operation it cannot be immediately opened again because a vacuum occurs which holds the door closed until pressure has been equalised The door can be opened again after several minutes If your appliance is equipped with a QUICK door opener an opening mechanism inte grated into the door handle the door can be opened easily at any time 14 818 19 26 00 0 Desc
16. n Storage j 2 oc95 peace es na a A a 23 Preparation of Ice Cubes 0 cece ees 24 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar 24 Defrosting conta ai Di deel bee kes 25 Hints and Tips ovocitos 2 Re ie 26 Normal Operating Sounds cee cece eee teens 26 FOO Storage a 26 Energy Saving Advice 6 keene eee eens 26 Maintenance and Cleaning 0 0 c cece eens 27 Internal Cleaning ee gras See RAG iii ie 27 External Cleanings cool ee PA oo wey een ERA es ern 27 Regulations Standards Guidelines 0 ec e eee eee 27 Something Not Working 02 c cece eee eens 28 Technical Terminology 0 c eee e eee eens 29 Guarantee Conditions 0 0c cece eens 30 European Guarantee cece eens 30 Service amp Spare Parts ceiau riranna oni cee eee eens 31 818 19 26 00 0 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 appli ance 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 e Check the 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
17. n to the mains power supply the appliance returns to the same operating state as before the interruption of main power If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period Switch off the appliance to do this press the ON OFF button until the mains power light extinguishes 2 Unplug or switch off at the mains supply 3 Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly see section Main tenance and Cleaning IS 4 Leave door open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours 818 19 26 00 0 Control and Information Systems Temperature Warning i Function Errors The control and information systems consist of the temperature display an optical warning display and an acoustic warning The system warns if if the temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm functional disturbances at the appliance The red warning display flashes and an audible warning sounds as soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than 12 C A rise in temperature may be caused by frequent door opening for long periods of time loading with large quantities of warm foods high ambient temperature an error with the appliance The audible warning can be switched off with the WARNING OFF but ton Both warning display and audible warning are automatically switched off when the ACTUAL temperature in the freezer compart ment falls to the range of the display The war
18. ning tone switches off automatically after one hour even if the ACTUAL temperature is still at a variance with the DESIRED tempera ture The red warning light continues to flash If the electronics in the appliance have detected a fault that prevents the ACTUAL temperature being measured all the lights in the tempera ture display will flash The appliance will continue to function using a backup programme until a Service Force engineer has repaired the appliance 818 19 26 00 0 21 22 Freezing IS Except for the bottom drawer which serves for storage purposes all compartments and drawers are suited for freezing 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 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 e Allow warm food to cool down before freezing The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption e When freezing large quantities of food place the frozen cold accu mulation block at the front into the top compartment in the freezing chamber e Thawed foods which have not been processed further cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second t
19. o 18 C or colder see section Temperature Adjust ment Important Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a tempera ture of 18 C or the red warning light has gone out before storing frozen food Temperature Adjustment 13 1 Press either the WARMER or COLDER button The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the temperature display 2 To adjust to a warmer temperature press the button To adjust to a colder temperature press the button The changed setting is imme diately displayed on the temperature display The temperature is adjusted by one display field with each press of a button Note From a food safety point of view 18 C for the freezer compart ment should be considered cold enough as a storage temperature il If the buttons are not pressed again for approx 5 seconds the tempera ture display will change from the DESIRED temperature to the ACTUAL temperature The display changes from flashing to continuous illumina tion Important Please check red warning display and temperature display regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature 818 19 26 00 0 20 Switching the Appliance Off t 1 To switch off press the ON OFF button until the mains power light extinguishes Note The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged or if there is no power being supplied to it Following connectio
20. on 3 Temperature display 4 Temperature setting buttons 5 FAST FREEZE indicator light yellow 6 FAST FREEZE button e FAST FREEZE for fast freezing fresh food 7 Warning indicator light red 8 WARNING OFF button see section Control and Information Systems 818 19 26 00 0 Description of the appliance Temperature setting buttons EE The temperature is adjusted using the 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 one light illuminated to the display of the DESIRED temperature one light flashing by pressing one of the two buttons WARMER or COLDER e With each further press of one of the two buttons the DESIRED tem perature is adjusted by one display field 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 is required in the freezer compartment this can be adjusted to the temperatures shown in the display The DESIRED temperature is indicated by a flashing light ACTUAL temperature means The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently present in the freezer compartment The ACTUAL temperature is indica ted by a continuously illuminated light Temperature display 15 17 18
21. ription of the appliance View of the appliance various models oo Xx O CI IS IS IQ N Freezer tray with ice cube trays and cold accumulation block Compartments with lids and drawers for storage and freezing Drawer for frozen food storage only The bottom drawer also serves as a water collector when defrosting Freezer tray A freezer tray with two ice cube trays and one cold accumulation block is inserted at the very top of the freezer compartment El Berries for example can be pre frozen on the freezer tray Advantage The berries are not squashed and maintain their natural form The fro zen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged in individual portions 818 19 26 00 0 15 Description of the appliance Cold accumulation block There is one cold accumulation block in the freezer tray Refer to the section Prior to Initial Start Up concerning freezing of the cold accumulation block i In the event of a power failure or malfunction the cold accumulation block will increase the hold over period by several hours providing it is placed in the uppermost drawer at the front above the frozen food You can also use the cold accumulation block in a cool bag Control Panel 1 3 5 7 o 15 17 18 19 20 22 24 A KEEKEEKE HE C IT O O aan 2 4 6 8 1 ON OFF indicator light green 2 ON OFF butt
22. tee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials The guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor performance 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 parts of glass or plastic bags or filters 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 stipulate the place of the repair i e the customer s home place of installation or AEG workshop The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appli ance Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG 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 prod
23. tem that contains the refrigerant The refriger ant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator a compressor a con denser 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 elec tric 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 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 818 19 26 00 0 30 Guarantee Conditions 6 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 docu mentation The guarantee does not cover commercial use The guaran
24. tom drawer directly in front of the appliance to collect the water from defrosting and pull out the water drain conduit 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 rior fittings see Maintenance and Cleaning section 818 19 26 00 0 25 26 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 com pressor 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 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
25. ts accordingly 818 19 26 00 0 Contents Important Safety Instructions 0 cece eee eee 5 Environmental Information 0 0 00 c eee eee ees 7 PACKAGING noi aid else 7 Old Appliances 2 0 0 cece cece eee eet ett neees 7 Appliance Transport 0 0 eee eee 7 Before Use iio cortas ye tee Make ye dene pong 8 Packaging da da tee Tas 8 Installation 8 4 Yan er ee Pe eon in NGA da ee Ps 9 Installation Location eee eee 9 The freezer needs alr cai re re ir a 10 Appliance Alignment 0 eee 10 Electrical Connection cece eee eet eee ees 11 Reversing the door o 12 Opening the door cccccocccccc eee 14 Description of the appliance 0 00 cece eee ees 15 View of the appliance eens 15 Freezer tray basen adv er aa aa 15 Cold accumulation block eee eens 16 Control Paneli yesir irupen ays dua aie re aw algae dag ahs 16 Temperature setting buttons 0 0 eee eee 17 Temperature display aiii na ann 17 FAST FREEZE bUttON a sa sei 18 Prior to Initial Start Up 22222sseeeeeneee nennen nenn 18 In tial use ooo eis 19 Temperature Adjustment 19 Switching the Appliance Off oooooocccccccccc ee 20 Control and Information Systems 0 eee eee eee 21 Temperature Warning 0 2 eects 21 Function Errors sarine ie iw Wt E o dad ind 21 818 19 26 00 0 Contents Freezing sai a latas 22 Froze
26. ucts This guarantee relates to you and connot 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 Organ isation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 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 818 19 26 00 0 Service amp Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested 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 Service amp Spare Parts If you require a service engineer or wish to purchase spare parts contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929 929 Help us to help you Please determine your type of enq
27. uiry before writing or telephoning When you contact us we need to know 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 Date of purchase 5 e Model Name e Model Number PNC e Serial Number S No This information can be found on the rating plate in the interior of the appliance at the left Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Department or visit our website at www aeghome co uk AEG Domestic Appliances 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL 1 1DZ Tel 08705 350350 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes 818 19 26 00 0 31 AEG Hausger te GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nurnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG 818 1926 00 0 0801
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