Electrolux 3173-4GS User's Manual
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1. open appliance door not included with all models power interruption not included with all models excessive temperature in the freezer compartment possible partial or complete thawing of frozen goods functional disturbances at the appliance Open Door Warning not included with all models When the door is open the red warning display blinks If the door remains open for more than 80 seconds an audible warning also sounds If you need more time for loading or rearranging frozen goods you can switch off the audible warning by pressing the WARNING OFF button Power Interruption not included with all models If the power supply is interrupted an audible warning sounds at 20 second intervals In addition the current actual temperature in the freezer compartment is indicated in blinking fashion by the tempera ture display 2 seconds on 2 seconds off After one hour the audible warning only sounds at 40 second intervals The audible warning can be switched off for about 2 hours with the WARNING OFF button In the event of a power interruption the control and information systems can maintain operation of the temperature display and warning signal for up to 12 hours Temperature Warning The red warning display blinks and an audible warning sounds as soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment climbs to more than 5 C above the selected SET temperature A rise in temperature of more than 5 C may be ca2. Door Warning not included with all models 25 Power Interruption not included with all models seeus 25 Temperature Warning 2 een 25 Partial Complete Thaw Warning ccce cece ence cence ene nn 26 Function Errors Aches sane NE ehe 26 Freezing Seesen 27 Frozen Storage fic cca eat hah peak a A fog easly Daran 28 Preparation of lce Cubes u ran eae ee ee 29 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar cce cena ee 29 Maximum Load Stacking Limit 0000 c eee 30 Defrosting 2 vasea nace et eal ea 30 Cleaning and Care use ea 3l Energy Saving Tips se ER es 32 What 10 dos ee eier 33 Correcting Malfunctions en een ar 33 Interior Illumination ur ee a ea nee 36 Replace light bulb er tee 36 Adjust door contacter ar derer 36 Customer Service nel 37 Noises during Operation icc ccc c c eee ees 38 Regulations Standards Guidelines 0 c cece eee eee 38 Technical Terminology 0 0 ccc cece eee 39 Safety The safety of our freezers is in accordance with recognised technolo gical standards and appliance safety legislation We nevertheless feel that it isimportant to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines Use for Intended Purpose e The freezer is intended for household use It is suited for the freezing and frozen storage of foods as well as the preparation of ice The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages occurring through improper operation or u
3. driver turn as shown in the dia gram and press back into place The diagram only shows a right opening door For left opening doors please proceed accordingly at the left of the door at top and or bottom 13 Replace the door see section Re Hanging Door 17 Appliance Description View of Appliance various models Freezer tray Refrigerator compartments with lid s and drawers for storage and freezing Drawer for storage only When defrosting the bottom drawer serves as a water collecting vessel 18 Appliance Description Interior Illumination not included with all models The illumination switches on automatically when the appliance door is opened By closing the appliance door it is automatically switched off il If the appliance door remains open for more than 5 minutes the interior illumination startsto blink and then switches off automatically in order to save energy If directly after opening the door the interior illumination is not glo wing although the appliance is in operation recognisable through the green mains control indicator the lamp is defective Exchanging pro cedure is described in the chapter Replace light bulb Freezer tray A freezer tray is inserted at the very top of the freezer compartment at the back behind the freezer compartment flap il Berries for examp
4. must not be used if the fuse cover carrier ist lost A replacement cover carrier must be obtained from an electri cal goods retailer If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug fitted to the appliance then the plug must be cut off and an appropriate one fitted When fitting the plug please note the following points Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green amp Yellow Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live Cord Clamp As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 1 The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the earth terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow 2 The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the live terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red 3 The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the neutral terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black When wiring the plug ensure that all strand of wire are securely retai ned in each terminal Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp on the plug 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 Voltage 220
5. place themselves into other life endangering situations Safety Children often do not recognise the dangers involved with household appliances Please provide for the necessary supervision and do not allow children to play with the appliance Daily Operation e Containers with flammable gases or fluids can develop leaks through contact with the cold Danger of explosion Do not store containers with flammable substances such as in the refrigerator freezer aero sol cans refill cartridges for cigarette lighters etc Bottles and cans may not be placed in the freezer compartment They can burst when the contents freeze or even explode if the contents contain carbonic acid Never place sodas juices beer wine champa gne etc into the freezer compartment Exception Spirits with high alcohol content may be stored in the freezer compartment Do not place ice cream or ice cubes directly from the freezer com partment into the mouth Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or ton gue and cause injury Never touch frozen goods with wet hands Hands can freeze to the goods Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator freezer e g electric ice cream makers mixers etc Before cleaning the appliance switch off and remove the plug from the mains or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse Placing frozen goods on the top of the appliance can lead to the accumulation of condensate in the cavity of
6. t Carefully set door into upper pivot pin and close 13 Place washer between door and door pivot at bottom left and turn pivot pin A into lower door pivot at the left m Reposition door handle and hole plug pins as shown in the dia gram 13 Replace base cover 2 Appliances without base cover ws Lay the left side of the appliance onto a soft pad e g rug blanket etc t Turn pivot pin A out of lower door pivot gt Romove door carefully and set aside t Turn the 4 phillips head screws B out of the base and remove the base t Reposition door pivot C n well as base dummy pivot D shown in the diagram y LERI 15 Re Hanging Door ts Screw base back into place and then stand the appliance up t Reposition upper pivot pin to the left side t Pry out cap at upper left of the door with a small screwdriver and reposition it to the right side ts Carefully set door into upper pivot pin and close 13 Place washer between door and door pivot at bottom left and turn pivot pin A into lower door pivot at the left 13 Reposition door handle and hole plug pins as shown in the diagram 16 Door Alignment If necessary the appliance door can be aligned 13 First remove the door see section Re Hanging Door t Pry out the eccentric pivot bushings at the top and or at the bottom of the door as needed with a small screw
7. temperature which should exist in the freezer compartment SET temperature can be adjusted in increments of 1 C ACTUAL means With temperature regulator in recessed position temperature display indicates current actual freezer compartment temperature ACTUAL temperature Appliance Description Temperature Display ec The temperature display shows several types of information In normal operation the current freezer compartment temperature is displayed actual temperature The temperature regulator must be in its recessed position During temperature adjustment a blinking display of the tempera ture selected at the moment occurs SET temperature The tempera ture regulator must be freed from its recessed position During a mains power interruption a blinking display of the current freezer compartment temperature occurs actual temperature not included with all models If for example the frozen goods were partially or completely thawed temporarily due to a lengthy power interruption the temperature display alternately indicates the current freezer compartment temperature actual temperature and the highest temperature to which the frozen goods have warmed If a malfunction has occurred at the appliance the temperature dis play alternately indicates the current freezer compartment temperature actual temperature and an error message The error message is coded e g F1 F2 etc and assists
8. the storage tray through contact with the cold Electronic components are housed within this cavity If condensate should drip onto these components the appliance could be damaged by a short circuit For this reason do not place frozen goods on top of the appliance e When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable In case of malfunction e If a malfunction should occur at the appliance refer first to the sec tion What to do if in these operating instruction If the instruc tions in this section are not sufficient do not undertake any further work on your own e Refrigerators feezers may only be repaired by trained personnel Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial danger Please contact your dealer or our customer service depart ment for repairs Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound They can be dumped or bur ned at an incinerating plant without danger About the materials The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows gt PE lt for polyethylene e g the outer covering and the bags in the interior gt PS lt for polystyrene foam e g the pads which are all free of chloro fluorocarbon The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at a waste paper recycling collection location Disposal of old Appliances AN For environmental reasons refrigeration appl
9. 240V AC Fuse rating 13 amps See rating plate for further information The rating plate is inside on the left 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 integra ted into the door handle the door can be opened easily at any time Be sure that both catches A grip into the folds of the door seal as shown in the drawing 13 14 Re Hanging Door The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side factory adjustment to the left side if the installation site requires IN Warning When changing the side at which the door opens the appliance may not be connected to the mains Remove plug from the mains beforehand 1 Appliances with base cover t Pull base cover forward to remove and reposition the door pivot cover from the left to the right t With door closed screw pivot pin A out of the lower door pivot 13 Romove door carefully to the front and set aside 13 Reposition upper pivot pin to the left side 13 Pry out cap at upper left of the g door with a small screwdriver KG and reposition it to the right a side Re Hanging Door
10. Fe Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner us After everything is dry place appliance back into service Energy Saving Tips e Do not install the appliance near cookers radiators or other sources of warmth High ambient temperatures cause longer more frequent operation of the compressor e Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance Never cover air vent openings Do not place warm foods into the appliance Allow warm foods to cool first Only leave door open as long as necessary Do not set temperature any colder than necessary Place frozen goods into the refrigerator for thawing Cold from fro zen goods is thus used for cooling in the refrigerator e Always keep the condenser at the back of the appliance clean 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 Warning Refrigerators freezers may only be repaired by trained personnel Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial danger for the user Please contact your dealer or our customer service departmen
11. OKO ARCTIS SUPER 3173 4GS Electronic Freezers Operating Instructions Dear customer Before placing your new refrigerator 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 These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories Please observe the notes which apply to your model Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Attention Please observe the following carefully This symbol guides 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 our custome
12. e door is open especially on the evaporators 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 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 Do not use defrosting sprays because they may be health endange ring and or contain substances damaging to plastics If large quantities of frozen goods are in storage press the FAST FREEZE button about 12 hours prior to defrosting so that the frozen goods can build up a sufficient chill reserve 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 e g in a refrigerator Switch appliance off and remove plug from the mains or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse mis Remove all drawers except for the one at the bottom The bottom dra wer serves as a practical water collecting vessel Tip In order to speed up the defrosting proce
13. ial com plete thaw warning can be switched off with the WARNING OFF button Note After the appliance has been switched on the partial complete thaw warning remains inoperative until the selected SET temperature has been reached for the first time Function Errors If the appliance electronics have detected a technical malfunction which has to be corrected by a customer service technician both opti cal and acoustic warnings are activated In addition the temperature display alternately indicates an error message error code F1 F2 etc and the current freezer compartment temperature actual temperature Note An appliance malfunction which is indicated by an error code must be corrected by a customer service technician The acoustic warning can be switched off for 24 hours with the WARNING OFF but ton Cancelling of the error display is possible by switching the appliance off which should however only be undertaken during repair by the customer service technician Freezing i Except for the bottom drawer which serves for storage purposes all compartments and drawers are suited for freezing Attention Before foods are frozen the actual temperature in the freezer com partment must be 18 C or colder e Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the serial plate The freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods that can be frozen within 24 hours If you freeze goods on several da
14. iances must be disposed of properly This applies to your old appliance and at the end of its service life for your new appliance as well Warning Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable Remove plug from mains sever the power cable remove or destroy any snap or latch closures This eliminates the danger that playing children lock themselves into the appliance danger of suffocation or place themselves into other life endangering situations Disposal e The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse e The refrigerant circuit especially the heat exchanger at the back of the appliance may not be damaged Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall 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 appliance at the top for improved gripping t Only for appliances with base cover Pull cover up to remove t Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the dra wing and transport the appliance t 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 casters and the appliance can be easily pushed Remove transport safeguard The appliance as well as i
15. le can be pre frozen on the freezer tray Advantage The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form The fro zen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged in individual portions Ice Packs not included with all models For some models two ice packs have been inserted into the freezer tray Refer to the section Prior to Initial Start Up concerning freezing of the ice packs In the event of power failure or a malfunction at the appliance the ice packs extend the period of time after which unacceptable warming of frozen goods occurs by several hours Ice packs may also be used in passing in cold storage bags i 19 20 Appliance Description Control Panel FREEZER c FREEZER FAST FREEZE WARNING O OO O ON OFF SET ACTUAL Stand by display green ON OFF button Temperature Display Temperature regulator Stand by display for FAST FREEZE function yellow FAST FREEZE button for fast freezing Warning Display red WARNING OFF button see section Control and Information Systems ONOoOnR Wr Temperature Regulator mee For temperature adjustment the temperature regulator must be freed from its recessed position SET ACTUAL Briefly pressing on the temperature regulator frees it from its reces sed position Pressing on the temperature regulator returns it to its recessed posi tion SET means With temperature regulator freed from recessed position
16. ll fluids refrigerants require warmth in order to be evaporated For this reason the evaporator is located in the appliance interior Compressor The compressor looks like a small bin It is powered by an electric motor and is housed at the back in the base of the appliance It is the task of the compressor to withdraw vaporous refrigerant from the evaporator to compress it and feed it to the condenser Condenser The condenser is usually in the form of a grid Compressed refrigerant from the compressor is liquefied in the condenser Thus warmth is released which is given off into the surrounding air at the surface of the condenser The condenser is therefore outside of the appliance usually at the back 39 AEG Hausger te GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 N rnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG H 271282 400 04 0598
17. nstallation The refrigerator or 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 cir culation never cover or alter the vent ope nings Attention 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 t Insert both wall spacers packed with the door handle into the sockets in the back of the appliance as shown in the diagram so that the required clearance for air exhaust at the back of the appliance is maintained Appliance Alignment ts The appliance must have a solid level footing Please compensate for unevenness in the floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front in or out 11 12 Installation Electrical connection IN WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Please ensure that the voltage and current indicated on the rating plate agree with the voltage of your electricity supply 220 240 volts i e 220 240V AC If your appliance has been equipped with a mains lead with a moulded on type plug you must comply with the following regulations The plug moulded on to the cord incorporates a fuse For replacement use a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse Only ASTA approved or certified fuses should be used The fuse cover carrier must be replaced in the event of changing the fuse The plug
18. nterior accessory parts are safeguarded for transport ms Remove tape from left and right of the outside of the door il Tape remnants can be removed with benzene Wipe off benzene ms Remove all tape and pads from the interior of the appliance 0s Peal off the protective film from the control panel 13 Remove door seal safeguards from door seal at the inside of the door Installation Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated dry room The base ment is an ideal set up location for freezers 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 desi gned The climate classification can be found on the serial plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification Climate classification for an ambient temperature of SN 10 to 32 C N 16 to 32 C ST 18 to 38 C T 18 to 43 C If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required in order to prevent the formation of condensationon the outside of the appliance 10 I
19. r service department is always available to you Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly Contents Safely ra ea Reel bed ede 5 Dispos l ut ee ee rennen 7 Appliance Packaging Information n 7 Disposal of old Appliances unse be 7 Appliance Transport crereviiii riinaran esi eki inna ra P PEENE 8 Remove transport safeguard 0 eee 9 Installation 23 332 a Ba Br A a 10 Installation Location sense 10 The refrigerator or freezer needs air 1 eee eee eee eee eee 11 Appliance Alignment ae Bra 11 Electrical connection a een 12 Opening the door zn ne era seus 13 Re Hanging Door 60 cc nennen 14 1 Appliances with base cover ass ar a 14 2 Appliances without base Cover oiai ieee eet nenn 15 Door Alilgnmient Aare 16 Appliance Description 0 0 00 cece 18 View of Appliance a ar a Er rn es 18 Interior Illumination reset eieee 19 Freezer tiay a ee ne an ie rn DENA EAA 19 ICG RACKS naar ana hues ea rer nee EA EL 19 Control Panel er Me A ed belted 20 Temperature Regulator toikot nerve era mora 20 Temperature Display rer seen 21 FAST FREEZE Button zer ee 21 Prior to Initial Start Up mn ae 22 Initial Start Up ia e ge eae Sag Segal wet NA Beat ena nae gen 22 Temperature Adjustment 4 2 ira ek 23 Switching the Appliance Off 0 ccc cece eens 24 Contents Control and Information Systems 0 000 25 Open
20. ress air out of bags and wraps before sealing because air encoura ges drying of frozen goods e Make flat packages because these freeze more quickly Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste like goods because liquids expand during freezing Note for inspection authorities Batch plans for the determination of freezing performance or warm up time can be requested directly from the manufacturer Frozen Storage Attention 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 In so far as possible store frozen goods separately according to type in compartments and drawers Some models are provided with index tabs which can be attached to compartment doors and drawers In order to identify the contents of individual compartments attach the index tabs so that they cover the storage goods symbols see section Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar Thus you have a better overview avoid opening the door for long periods and therefore save energy Preparation of Ice Cubes ws Fill ice cube tray not included with all models 3 4 full with cold water and place in the freezer
21. rew ms Please check contacter towards the inner side of the door if illumination is switched off when the door is closed and if the audible warning signal sounds after the door has been open for about 80 seconds If not readjust contacter again Customer Service If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions please contact your dealer or our customer service depart ment Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying booklet Guarantee Conditions Customer Service Locations Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs For this reason always provide the following appliance infor mation This information can be found on the serial plate in the interior at the Model Name Model Number PNC Serial Number S No left of the appliance We recommend that you enter this information here so that it is handy if needed If the temperature display should indicate an error F1 F2 etc inform customer service of the displayed error Note The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service calls even during the guarantee period 38 Noises during Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances e Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off a click can be heard Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation you can hear it humming Bubbling Splashing When refrigeran
22. se of the appliance for unintended purposes e Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of safety e If you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes other than the freezing or frozen storage of foods please observe all valid legal regulations for your application Prior to initial start up e Check the refrigerator freezer for transport damage Do not under any circumstances connect a damaged appliance Please contact your supplier in the event of damage 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 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 Safety for Children e Packaging materials e g films styrofoam can be dangerous for chil dren Danger of suffocation Keep packaging materials away from children Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable Remove plug from mains sever the power cable remove or destroy any snap or latch closures This eliminates the danger that playing children lock themselves into the appliance danger of suffocation or
23. ss place a pot of hot water in the appliance and close the door Remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete 13 After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior as well as interior accessories see section Cleaning and Care Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior including interior accesso ries should be cleaned regularly Warning e The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning Danger of electrical shock Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse e Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner Moisture could accu mulate in electrical components danger of electrical shock Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts e The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service Attention Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts e g lemon juice or the juice from orange peals butyric acid cleansers which contain acetic acid Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts Do not use any abrasive cleansers Defrost the freezer compartment see section Defrosting Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke warm water Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used ms After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry 31 32
24. t flows into thin tubes you can hear bubbling or splashing noises Even after the compressor has been switched off this noise can be heard for a short time Regulations Standards Guidelines 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 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 Technical Terminology Refrigerant Fluids which are used for refrigeration are called refrigerants They have a relatively low boiling point so low that the warmth of foods in the refrigeration appliance can cause them to boil or vaporise Refrigerant circuit Sealed circulation system in which the refrigerant is found The refri gerant circuit consists for the most part of an evaporator a compres sor a condenser and tubing Evaporator The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator This warmth is with drawn from the appliance interior which is thus cooled Like a
25. t for repairs 33 What to do if 1 not included with all models 2 only for models with interior illumination What to do if 35 What to do if Interior Illumination not included with all models i If the appliance door remains open for more than 5 minutes the interior illumination startsto blink and then switches off automatically in order to save energy If the interior illumination does not light when the door is open alt hough the temperature display is lit the bulb is defective see section Replace light bulb Replace light bulb only for models with interior illumination AN Warning Danger of electrical shock Before replacing the light bulb switch appliance off and remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse Light bulb specifications 220 240 V max 15 W socket E 14 13 To switch the appliance off press and hold both ON OFF buttons for about 5 seconds 13 Remove mains plug ts Replace defective light bulb The light bulb is accessible from the back side of the lamp cover Adjust door contacter only for models with interior illumination If for example the illumination is not automatically switched off when the door is closed or if the Open Door warning signal sounds the contacter at the top of the door may need to be readjusted 36 13 Loosen phillips head screw and push 13 Re tighten phillips head sc
26. the customer service technician in error diagnosis If the temperature can no longer be registered only the error code is displayed FAST FREEZE Button rastrateze By pressing the FAST FREEZE button the FAST FREEZE function is switched on It speeds up freezing of fresh foods and at the same time protects already refrigerated goods against undesired warming The appliance electronics automatically recognise when the FAST FREEZE function can be stopped and switch it off automatically after 30 to a maximum of 51 hours depending on amount to be frozen The FAST FREEZE function can also be stopped manually at any time by pressing the FAST FREEZE button again ON 21 Prior to Initial Start Up 13 Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up see section Cleaning and Care ms Remove both ice packs from the freezer tray if they are included with your model 13 Place the ice packs into a compartment or drawer only after the opti mal storage temperature of 18 C has been reached and allow to freeze ms After 24 hours place the ice packs at the front of the freezer tray 0s Re freeze thawed ice packs in the same fashion e g after cleaning the appliance Initial Start Up 13 Insert plug into mains socket 13 Press ON OFF button The green stand by display lights up The tempe rature display shows the current freezer compartment temperature actual temperature The blinking red
27. to protect frozen goods the appliance is guarded against acci dental switching off child proof ms To switch off press and hold the ON OFF button for about 5 seconds A so called count down is started in the temperature display which counts backwards from 5 to 0 When 0 is reached the appliance switches off Illumination at the temperature display goes off Note applies only to models with mains failure warning If you remove the plug or disconnect the circuit fuse without pre viously switching off the appliance with the ON OFF button an audible warning signal makes you aware of the power interruption The warning signal can be temporarily silenced with the WARNING OFF button but it nevertheless sounds again after 2 hours In this case con nect the appliance to the mains again and press and hold the ON OFF button for about 5 seconds If the appliance is to be removed from service for a lengthy period t Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON OFF button for about 5 seconds ms Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse t Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly see section Cle aning and Care m Leave door open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours 24 Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of a temperature display an optical warning display and an acoustic warning device The system warns of
28. tray or a drawer and allow to freeze t To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under running water for a short time Attention 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 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar not included with all models The symbols on the compart _ ment flaps and drawers show different types of frozen g g Y 6 12 D goods oo The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of the indi cated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre treating before freezing The lower value applies to foods with high fat content By attaching the included i index tabs to the compart 1 ment flaps and drawers they can be marked according to U which type of foods the indivi amp Toy Y 6 12 ID dual compartments contain 29 30 Maximum Load Stacking Limit In order to load large quantities or bulky freezer items you can remove the drawers except for the bottom one and place the freezer goods directly onto the evaporator grid However when the drawers are removed the freezer goods may not extend above the marking on the left side of the appliance interior rs Defrosting Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost during operation and when th
29. used by frequent door opening for long periods of time loading with large quantities of warm foods an error at the appliance 25 26 Control and Information Systems 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 compartment falls to 4 C warmer than the selected SET temperature Note e The red warning display and the audible warning are inoperable after temperature adjustment until the selected SET temperature has been reached exception actual temperature exceeds 10 C e Only the audible warning is inoperable after the appliance is switched on and until the selected SET temperature has been reached for the first time when the FAST FREEZE button is depressed Partial Complete Thaw Warning If frozen goods have been partially or completely thawed e g during a temporary power interruption the red warning display blinks In addition the temperature display alternately indicates the highest temperature to which the frozen goods have warmed and the current actual temperature in the freezer compartment If suspicion of partial or complete thawing exists please check the qua lity of the foods to determine if they can be used As soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment has again fal len below the critical thawing temperature of 4 C the part
30. warning display indicates that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached Note Within 5 minutes after the appliance has been switched on the electronics initialise a self test The compressor does not start until after completion of the self test 13 Set temperature to 18 C or colder see section Temperature Adjust ment Note The factory setting for the temperature of the freezer compart ment is 15 C t Do not load freezer with goods until the temperature has reached 18 C or until the red warning display has gone out 22 Temperature Adjustment 13 Press temperature regulator and free it from its recessed position The temperature display is switched to a blinking display of the currently selected SET temperature t Turn temperature regulator to left or right to select the desired SET temperature The temperature display immediately indicates the newly selected adjustment O oO Oa Initial setting warmer colder 18 C to 15 C to 24 C Note From a food sciences standpoint 18 C is considered to be a suf ficiently cold storage temperature m Push temperature regulator into its recessed position The temperature display is switched back to indication of the current actual freezer compartment temperature Important Please check red warning display and temperature display regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature 23 Switching the Appliance Off In order
31. ys one after the other freeze amounts equal to 2 3 to 3 4 of the Capacity indicated on the serial plate e Thawed foods which have not been processed further cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time For exploitation of maximum freezing capacity press the FAST FREEZE button 24 hours prior to freezing or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities Yellow display lights up 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 goods with wet hands Hands can freeze to the goods Place packaged foods in the compartments or drawers Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with already frozen goods otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw The appliance electronics recognise automatically when the FAST FREEZE function can be ended and switch it off automatically Yellow display goes out You can also stop the FAST FREEZE function manually by pressing the FAST FREEZE button again 27 28 Tips e The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods freezer bags and polyethylene wraps special cans for frozen goods extra thick aluminium foil e The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps plastic clips rubber bands or adhesive tape e P
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