Electrolux 70310 GS User's Manual
Contents
1. 818 22 78 00 5 Reversing the door 3 Remove the door fitting on the lower right 1 and reposition the door hinge bracket 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 hinge bracket pivot to the left 5 Carefully slide the door onto the top hinge bracket pivot and close 6 Place the lower door hinge bracket with the hinge bracket pivot in the lower left of the door and fasten 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 818 22 78 00 5 Ul IJ 13 Description of the appliance View of the appliance various models 0 10 E IQ IN N N ZZO Control panel Interior Illumination Compartments with drawers Maxi Box 0o 000o Drawer for frozen food storage only Cold accumulation block not on all models There is one cold accumulation block in the freezer Refer to the section Prior to Initial Start Up concerning freezing of the cold accumulation block lil 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 draw2. are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world AEG 55 77 High Street SLOUGH Berks SL1 1DZ http www aeg co uk Copyright by AEG 818 2278 00 5 0604 Subject to change without notice
3. from 15 C up to 24 C in 1 C steps 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 illuminated num bers Important Please check red warning display and temperature display regularly to ensure maintenance of the storage temperature 818 22 78 00 5 Switching the Appliance Off i IS es In order to protect frozen goods the appliance is guarded against accidental switching off child proof To switch off press and hold the ON OFF button for approximately 1 second Illumination at the temperature display goes off The appliance is only completely disconnected from the electricity supply when the power plug has been removed from the power outlet Note The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged or 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 main power If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON OFF button for approximately 1 second Unplug or switch off at the mains supply Clean thoroughly see sectio
4. or switch off or disconnect from the electricity supply Light bulb specifications 220 240 V max 25 W socket E 14 To switch the appliance off press and hold the ON OFF button for approximately 1 second 2 Remove mains plug 3 For replacement of the light bulb press the cover and remove it as shown on the illustration 4 Replace defective light bulb 5 Replace the cover is 818 22 78 00 5 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 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 C 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 22 78 00 5 31 Technical Terminology 32 e Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants e Refrigerant Circuit Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant The refriger ant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator a compress
5. 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 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 sa
6. further cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time When freezing maximum capacity press the FROSTMATIC button 24 hours prior to freezing or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities Yellow indicator light illuminates 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 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 FROSTMATIC func tion off after a period of approx 50 hours Yellow indicator light goes out You can also stop the FROSTMATIC function manually by pressing the FROSTMATIC button again 818 22 78 00 5 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 plas
7. 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 22 78 00 5 Before Use Packaging t 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 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 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 e
8. 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 Damage to the cord may cause a short circuit fire and or electric shock 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 22 78 00 5 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
9. ARCTIS 70310 GS A CED Electronic Freezer Operating Instructions 818 22 78 00 5 PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION AEG gt Dear Customer Before switching on your new freezer 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 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 applia
10. d 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 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 Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire e f the power plug socket is loose do not insert the power plug There is a risk of electric shock or fire 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 distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instruc tions e The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settl
11. e 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 dam aged 818 22 78 00 5 Important Safety Instructions 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 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 suffo cation During Use e 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 tempera tures 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
12. e Adjustment 0 0 0 e eee ee 18 Switching the Appliance Off 0 cece eee eee 19 Opening the door cias A ee ee Se we wae 19 Control and Information Systems 00 eee eee ees 20 Open Door Warning eect ett 20 Temperature Warning 0 0 20 Temperature Memory 0 eee 21 Function Errors 0 0 cc ce eee eee ees 21 818 22 78 00 5 Contents Freezing ia a dic 22 Frozen Storage j 5 2 008g eaer eh a la Pi ee naa 23 Preparation of Ice Cubes 2 cece ees 23 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar 24 Maximum Load sirare cou ain ea cera aw avin Wk Gad bi sya 24 Defrosting io aie ei eat a see ee Se 25 Hints and Tips oir ia ope Reade baile a 26 Normal Operating Sounds ccc eee eee 26 FOO KAKO Ee O Behe 26 Energy Saving Advice 6 2 kee cee ete nna 26 Maintenance and Cleaning 0 0 cece eee eee 27 What to doi ulises Pde bev pene ede dada de bp 28 Correcting Malfunctions ccc eects 28 Replacing the light bulb 0 1 eee 30 Regulations Standards Guidelines eee eee eee 31 Technical Terminology 00 cece eee 32 Guarantee Conditions 0 0c cee eee ees 33 Service amp Spare Parts 0 eects 34 818 22 78 00 5 5 Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure that you understan
13. e distance from the wall required for the neces sary ventilation is ensured 818 22 78 00 5 Installation 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 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 o a o 818 22 78 00 5 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 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 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 i
14. e lower value applies to foods with high fat content Maximum Load In order to load large quantities or bulky freezer items you can remove the interior except for the bottom drawer which serves for good ven tilation and place the freezer goods directly onto the storage grid However when the drawers are removed the freezer goods may not extend the load limit at the storage grid s front 818 22 78 00 5 Defrosting gt About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FROSTMATIC button in After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior as well as interior 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 is any time when the appliance is empty or only minimally loaded 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 because they may be health endangering and or contain substa
15. er at the front above the frozen food The block may also be used in a cool bag to keep the temperature of food down during transportation 14 818 22 78 00 5 Description of the appliance Control Panel C ON OFF FROSTMATIC ALARM OFF 1 2 3 4 5 ON OFF button and stand by display green Temperature display Temperature setting buttons FROSTMATIC button and FROSTMATIC indicator light yellow ALARM OFF button and warning indicator light red see section Control and Information Systems oP GON Temperature setting buttons QS The temperature is adjusted using the t 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 buttons 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 The ACTUAL temperature in the appliance is now adjusted to match the preset DESIRED temperature DESIRED temp
16. erature means The temperature that is required in the appliance this can be adjusted to the temperatures shown in the display The DESIRED temperature is indicated by flashing numbers ACTUAL temperature means The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently present in the appliance The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with illuminated numbers 818 22 78 00 5 15 Description of the appliance Temperature display The temperature display shows several types of information e In normal operation the current freezer compartment temperature is displayed ACTUAL temperature e During temperature adjustment a blinking display of the temperature selected at the moment occurs DESIRED temperature e f there is a fault in the appliance a square or a letter will appear in the temperature display FROSTMATIC button The FROSTMATIC function provides for quick freezing of fresh food products and at the same time protects pre e viously stored goods against undesired warming in the freezer compartment The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC button The yellow light illuminates The compressor runs continuously 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 approx 50
17. he cold accumulation block from the appliance 4 Only put the cold accumulation block to freeze in the top compartment after the optimal storage temperature of 18 C has been reached 5 After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block in the uppermost compartment at the front above the frozen food Initial use t 1 Insert plug into mains socket 2 Press ON OFF button A warning tone sounds and the red warning light flashes indicating that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached The compressor starts and then runs automatically 3 Press the ALARM OFF button to switch off the warning tone 4 Set temperature to 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 818 22 78 00 5 17 Temperature Adjustment US 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 WARMER button To adjust to a colder temperature press the COLDER button The changed setting is immediately displayed on the temperature display Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED temper ature is adjusted by 1 C The following DESIRED temperature settings are possible
18. hours The yellow light goes out Important Once the FROSTMATIC function has been switched on the DESIRED temperature that was set originally cannot be changed ALARM OFF button E FROSTMATIC IS oe With the ALARM OFF button the acoustic warning signal can be switched off e g the Open Door warning when sorting in or out the food to be frozen When there is a temperature warning if the ALARM OFF button is acti vated following a power cut the temperature display will show the warmest temperature the frozen food has reached on restoration of the power supply 818 22 78 00 5 Prior to Initial Start Up DN Before connecting the appliance to the mains and switching it on for gt the first time leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if it was transported upright After transporting it on its side the appliance must be left to stand for 2 hours before switching it on This is necessary to allow the refrigerant 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 2 The appliance must be correctly installed in accordance with the chap ter Installation before it is switched on for the first time Special care should be taken that the mains voltage and frequency available corre spond with the appliance s rating plate 3 Remove t
19. me 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 0 1753 219899 818 22 78 00 5 33 34 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 address 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
20. n Maintenance and Cleaning Leave door open to avoid accumulation of odours 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 818 22 78 00 5 19 Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of the temperature display an optical warning display and an acoustic warning The system warns when first switching on the appliance when the storage temperature has not yet been attained if the appliance door remains open for longer than approx 1 5 min of excessive temperature in the freezer if there are functional errors with the appliance Open Door Warning If the door remains open longer than approx 1 5 min the red warning indicator flashes and a warning tone sounds If you need more time for sorting or rearranging frozen foodstuff you can switch off warning tone by pressing the ALARM OFF button The red warning indicator will go out when the door is closed Temperature Warning The red warning display and the temperature display flashes and an audible warning sounds as soon as the temperature in the f
21. nce please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone 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 22 78 00 5 Contents Important Safety Instructions 0 002 eee 5 Environmental Information 0 0 00 0 0c cece eee eee eee 7 Packaging ri A eee 7 Old Appliances 2 0 cece cece eet eee naes 7 Appliance Transport 0 000 cece eee 7 Before USC ses ace oo cated das la 8 PaCk aging omita a wach tice Hania a a 8 Installation aca a es ate tea te Ae eee oe 8 Installation Location eo taa Sodas 8 The freezer needs ventilation 0 0 0 cc cece ee eee 9 Appliance Alignment co a aes 10 Electrical Connection ni arae ieee el pened ele aes 11 Reversing the door 000 ccc eects 12 Description of the appliance 0 0 cece eee 14 View of the appliance eee eens 14 Cold accumulation block 1 0 0 0 cece eee eens 14 ControlsPanel serumean rt ios 15 Temperature setting buttons 2 0 rr 15 Temperature display eects 16 FROSTMATIC button 2 0 0 0 ccc ccc eee eee eens 16 ALARM OFF button ccc cece cece eee enn enn enenenenaes 16 Prior to Initial Start Up 00 0 0 cece eee eee 17 ATHEN T S so eee ee RAE A O e 17 Temperatur
22. nces damaging to plastics order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in opera tion Caution Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food Remove frozen goods pack them in several layers of newspaper cover them and store them in a cool place Switch off the freezer and remove plug from the mains or disconnect from the electricity supply Remove all the drawers Place the bottom drawer directly in front of the appliance to collect the water from defrosting Take out the water drain spout from its resting position at the bottom of the freezer compartment and place it as shown Tip In order to speed up the defrosting process place a plastic pot of hot NOT BOILING water in the freezer compartment In addition remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete accessories see section Maintenance and Cleaning 818 22 78 00 5 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 f
23. ndentifying 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 no 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 22 78 00 5 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 AN Warning Unplug from the mains before reversing the door IS N Open the door and remove the plinth cover to the front Move the door hinge bracket cover on the plinth cover from the left to the right Close the door With the door closed remove the cross head screws from the lower door hinge bracket and remove the door hinge bracket down wards Remove the door fitting from the door hinge bracket 1 2 Move the hinge bracket pivot from the right to the left hand hole 3 Place the door fitting supplied on the hinge bracket pivot 4 5
24. or 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 22 78 00 5 Guarantee Conditions Standard 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 supply stated on the rating plate
25. ow erased Attention If suspicion of partial or complete thawing exists please check the quality of the foods to determine if they can be used Function Errors If the appliance electronics detects a technical fault that needs to be rectified by an AEG Service Force engineer the temperature display shows a square or a letter in the lower part of the temperature display The red warning indicator flashes The appliance will continue to oper ate in emergency mode 818 22 78 00 5 21 22 Freezing IS Except for the bottom drawer which serves for storage purposes all compartments and drawers are suited for freezing small quantities of food The two upper compartments are suited for freezing of large quantities of food 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 ce formation and increase the power consumption e When freezing large quantities of food place the frozen cold accu mulation block at the top of the cold food e Thawed foods which have not been processed
26. pressing and holding the ON OFF button for approximately 1 second 3 Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse 4 Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke warm water with a little mild washing up liquid in it 5 After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry 6 Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris IS Gd 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 7 After everything is dry turn the appliance back on 818 22 78 00 5 27 What to 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 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 28 818 22 78 00 5 What to do if 818 22 78 00 5 What to do if Replacing the light bulb i Warning Danger of electrical shock Before replacing the light bulb switch appliance off and remove the mains plug
27. reezer 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 22 78 00 5 Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply AN Warning e Do not use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed cleaning products wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol e Do not use abrasive products e There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning Remove frozen goods pack them in several layers of newspaper cover them and store them in a cool place 2 Switch appliance off by
28. reezer com partment is warmer than 8 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 You can cancel the warning tone with the ALARM OFF button The temperature display indicates the warmest temperature the freezer has reached during the temperature alarm period After approx 5 seconds the temperature display reverts to the current freezer temperature The red warning indicator will switch off as soon as the temperature has dropped to under 8 C is 20 818 22 78 00 5 Control and Information Systems Temperature Memory i While the current freezer temperature is above 8 C the warmest tem perature the freezer has reached during the alarm period is stored and can be called up as often as wished by pressing the ALARM OFF button If the temperature in the freezer compartment drops to under 8 C and the ALARM OFF button has not been pressed prior the warning tone will switch off automatically The red warning indicator and the temperature display will continue to flash If the ALARM OFF button is pressed now the red warning indicator switches off In addition the temperature display will show for five sec onds the highest temperature the frozen food has warmed to Then the display will change to the current freezer temperature The stored high est temperature is n
29. 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 on the interior wall of the appliance 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 818 22 78 00 5 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 For Customer Services in the Republic of Ireland please contact us at the address below AEG Electrolux Group Ire Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland Tel 353 0 1 4090754 Calls may be recorded for training purposes 818 22 78 00 5 35 E From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer 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
30. tic containers for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste like goods because liquids 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 e 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 Preparation of Ice Cubes tS 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 ice tray that is frozen to the freezer compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects Use a soft plastic scraper 818 22 78 00 5 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar not on all models e The symbols on the drawers a allel types of frozen 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 Th
31. xposed to direct sunlight not be installed next to radiators cookers or other sources of heat only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed The climate classification can be found on the rating plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification 818 22 78 00 5 Installation 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 freezer needs ventilation 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 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 Remove the two wall spacers from the appliance accessories pack and in accordance with the illustrations place them at the top of the rear of the appliance so that th
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search