Electrolux 1243-4 GS User's Manual
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1. 18 Energy Saving TIpS x see e ik 24220 dee ere Ru dre tie eed Rs 18 What to dok kines Rb knee ELE pU dad che 18 CorrectingMaalfunctions 18 Service amp Spare Paris uu o dass yi ey een A e d 21 Help usto Help You isses cR RR ERR eya keki 21 CustomerCare ee 21 Regulations Standards Guidelines 22 N Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance Your safety is of paramount importance If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance Intended use e The freezer is intended for use in the home It is suitable for the fre ezing and storing frozen food as well as for making ice If the appli ance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incor rectly no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may be caused e Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of safety f 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 appliance for transport damage Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be2. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up see section Cleaning and Care Ex Remove the ice pack from the appliance E amp Only put the ice pack to freeze in the top drawer after the optimal storage temperature of 18 C has been reached EX Re freeze thawed ice packs in the same way e g after cleaning the appliance Description of the appliance 5 wor U 2 Tg en m 1 Drawer for storage and freezing 2 Drawer for storage and freezing 3 Drawer for storage 4 Drawer for storage 5 Control panel 6 Temperature display The freezer drawers are stable and have an antitilt feature and are also retained at their end positions This assures safe and convenient insertion and removal of frozen food To remove them withdraw them as far as the catch tilt them upwards and pull them out forwards Operating and indicator panel i 90 O Gi e 1 23 4 5 6 1 Temperature regulator and ON OFF switch 2 Fast freeze button 3 Symbol for the door warning tone 4 Fast freeze light amber 5 Warning light red 6 Pilot light green The temperature regulator 1 which serves at the same time as the appliance s On Off switch The green pilot light 6 which comes on when the panel is switched on and the mains voltage is available In this switch
3. compartments BET wv 6 12 AS contain Preparation of Ice Cubes US Ux Fill the ice cube tray 3 4 full with cold water place it in the freezer compartment and leave to freeze 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 the ice scraper supplied Defrosting and cleaning 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 the soft plastic scraper sup plied Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose The freezer 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 only little food 16 Each temperature rise reduces the keeping qualities of your frozen food Around 12 hours before defrosting your freezer switch over to fast freeze to build up a low temperature reserve in the frozen food Warning Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process Do not use defrosting sprays they can be hazardous to your health and or contain substances that damage plastics Caut
4. position the refrigerating unit automatically operates by system control The temperature regulator 1 which can be used for continuously variable setting of the most energy saving stor age temperature for your frozen food The optimum storage conditons occur at 18 C and can be checked at the thermometer fig The fast freeze switch 2 with its amber pilot light 4 The amber pilot light comes on when the switch 2 has been operated The refrigerating unit then operates continuously The red remperature pilot light 5 comes on when the appliance has been started up but the storage temperature has not yet been attained the minimum storage temperature is no longer being maintained fault excessive amounts of fresh food are placed inside or if the appliance door is open for too long 10 0 18 C 12 Important note if you operate the fast freeze switch or adjust the temperature regulator your appliance s refrigeration motor may not start immediately but does after some time This does not mean that your appliance has a fault Audible temperature alarm If your freezer is equipped with an audible temperature alarm 3 an acoustic warning will sound simultaneously with illumination of the red temperature pilot light alerting you to the fact that the storage temperature in your freezer is too high or too warm The audible warning sounds until the red temperature pilot light goes
5. Limited 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SLI IDZ Tel 08705 350350 22 Regulations Standards Guidelines This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations GSG accident prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances VBG 20 and the regulations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers VDE were observed in the manufacture of this appliance The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks uidelines 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 C This appliance is in accordance with the following EU g AEG Hausger te GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 N rnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG H 271 286 200 01 0299 2222 704 42
6. OKO ARCTIS OKO ARCTIS SUPER 1243 4 GS 1273 4 GS Gi Table Top Freezer 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 compa rable models with varying accessories Please observe the notes which apply to your model Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functio ning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Important Please observe the following carefully This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applicati ons of the appliance appear after this symbol Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf 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 customer service department is always available to you Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound
7. age surface Air is extracted through the upper ventilation grille Never obstruct these openings Electrical Connection AN 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 fol lowing code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live 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 coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow 2 The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N or coloured black 3 The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red 4 Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire pre sent and the cord clamp must be s
8. al hours The ice pack can only fulfil this task optimally if it is placed in the uppermost drawer at the front above the frozen food You can use the ice pack for cooling cold bags Freezing and storing frozen food You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself Important The temperature in the freezer compartment must be 18 C or colder before freezing food 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 sever al days in a row please observe a maximum capacity of only 2 3 to 3 4 of that on the rating plate The quality of the food is best pre served when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as pos sible Allow warm food to cool down before freezing The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufac turer Thawed foods which have not been processed further cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temper atures There is a risk of an explosion Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as for example spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator freezer Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer The
9. ch that it sits correctly Readjust the feet Move the appliance slightly If necessary carefully bend the component out of the Way This is normal no error has The compressor starts after occurred a period of time Important regularly check on the red temperature pilot light and thermometer that the storage temperature is being maintained Service amp Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to pur chase spare parts contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929 929 Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area In guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown Please not that proof of purchase is required for in guarantee service calls Help us to Help You Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning When you contact us we need to know Your name address and post code Your telephone number Clear and concise details of the fault The model number and serial number see rating plate Date of purchase Uv spe copo c Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance and for further information on AEG products contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliance
10. ecial skill or training e g freezer drawers door handle A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can re tify yourself using the following instructions Please check whether the pilot lights come on the refrigerating unit operates and the internal temperature is being maintained Do not perform any other work on the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case Warning Repairs to refrigerators freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers Improper repairs can give rise to signifi cant hazards for the user If your appliance needs repairing please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service If the freezing mechanism has stopped working the reserve in the cold accumulator and in the deep frozen food itself if the freezer is full will be sufficient for about 27 hours or about 18 hours if there is no cold accumulator Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy Appliance is not switched on Mains plug is not plugged Appliance does not work in or is loose Switch on the appliance Insert mains plug no pilot light is Fuse has blown or is Check fuse replace if illuminated defective necessary Mains malfunctions are to Socket is defective be corrected by an electrician Green light does not light up yellow light lights up when the fast freeze func tion is activated Please inform your Green light faulty z customer s
11. ecure over the outer sheath IN 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 Plug socket The plug socket necessary for connection of your appliance to the electricity supply should be positioned so that it is possible to pull out the appliance plug A concealed spur socket requires 10 A 16 A fusing Rehingeing the door The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side as supplied to the left side if the installation site requires IN Warning When changing the side at which the door opens the appli ance may not be connected to the mains Remove plug from the mains beforehand Ex Tilt the appliance slightly towards the rear and prop it securely i Unscrew the door hinge screws K and take the door bearing 1 down wards out of its cavity IS Open the door a little way and take it out downwards i Unscrew the upper pin A and screw it into place on the opposite side Ex Fit the door into the upper pin A and close it Ex nsert the pin of the door bearing 1 into the left hand cavity and screw the bearing firmly into place with the screws K f Unscrew the handle Refit it on the opposite side after having pushed in the plugs with a punch Cover the holes left open with the plugs contained in the documentation pack Prior to Initial Start Up Ex
12. erior fittings are protected for transport EG Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door il You can remove any remnants of adhesive using white spirit is Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance Installation Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated dry room Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature The appliance should therefore not be exposed to direct sunlight not be installed next to radiators cookers or other sources of heat only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed The climate classification can be found on the serial plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct 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 fo mation of condensation on the outside of the appliance Your freezer needs air Your freezer is designed for maintenance free operation It should never lack good ventilation Air is supplied under the ventilation slot between the freezer and stor
13. ervice Yellow light does not light up when the fast freeze function is activated appliance is on Please inform your Yellow light faulty UC ETE Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer set ting temporaily Temperature is set too Appli h ppliance cools too muc ai 19 Malfunction The freezer temperature is not sufficient red light lights up temperature alarm signal sounds Heavy build up of frost possibly also on the door seal Unsual noises The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting Possible Cause Temperature is not properly adjusted Door was open for an extended period A large quantity of warm food placed in the appli ance within the last 24 hours The appliance is near a heat source Door seal is not air tight possibly after changing over the hinges Appliance is not level The appliance is touching the wall or other objects A components e g a pipe on the rear of the appliance is touching another part of the appli ance or the wall Remedy Please look in the Initial Start Up section Open the door only as long as necessary Press the fast freeze switch Press the fast freeze switch Please look in the Installation Location section Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer not hot ter than approx 50 C At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand su
14. ion 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 Switch off the appliance and unplug it or pull the fuse or switch off the circuit breaker Remove all drawers except the bottom one The bottom drawer serves as a practical container to collect the water from the thawing ice Pull out the drawer and insert the plastic scraper in the special location to act as an extension channel to collect the defrost water Tip To speed up the defrosting process place a pan with warm water in the appli ance and close the door Remove pieces of ice that have fallen before they completely defrost After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer compartment and inte rior fittings Warning he 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 Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner Moisture could accumulate in electrical components danger of electrical shock Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts he appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service Important e Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts e g lemon juice or the juice from orange peel butyric acid clean
15. out or until the audible alarm is switched off by operation of the fast freeze switch The fast freeze switch can be switched off when the red lamp has gone out Starting up and temperature regulation IS Turn the temperature regulator 1 in the direction of 1 The green light 6 and the red light 5 come on the audible warning sounds if fitted and the refrigeration motor starts up i Additionally operate the fast freeze switch 2 The amber pilot light 4 comes on the audible warning switches itself off and the refrigerator motor runs continuously Only when the red light 5 has gone out should you reset the fast freeze switch 2 the amber light 4 goes out and the audible warning is activated again The temperature regulator 1 can be used to set the required storage temperature 18 C or colder Setting 1 means highest warmest internal temperature Setting 4 means lowest coldest internal temperature Recommended regulator setting 1 5 to 2 Important Regularly check on the red temperature pilot light 5 and the thermometer that the required storage temperature is being maintained Ice pack i There is an ice pack in one drawer of the freezer Refer to the section Prior to Initial Start Up concerning freezing of the ice pack In the event of a power failure or malfunction the ice pack will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to become too warm by sever
16. plugged in In the event of damage please contact your supplier 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 f the refrigerant circuit should become damaged avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated Safety of children e Packaging e g wraps polystyrene can be dangerous for children There is a risk of suffocation Keep packaging material away from children Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal Pull out the mains plug cut off the mains cable break or remove spring or bolt catches if fitted By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the appliance when playing there is risk of suffocation or get themselves into other dangerous situations e Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household appliances It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let children play with the appliance Daily Operation e Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures There is a risk of an explosion Do not store any containers with flammable materials such a
17. proceses he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly Contents ImportantSafetyinstruction 4 Disposal eona EP 6 AppliancePackaginginformation 6 DisposalofoldAppliances 6 Remove transportsafeguard 6 Installation 7 Installationlocation 7 Your freezer needszalr urn a aa tee da ue deo ane bias 8 ElectricaaConnection 8 Plug Socket p an nak ws keki e B SE aba aran e ata he 9 Rehingeingthedoor 9 PriortolnitialStart Up 10 Descriptionoftheappliance 10 Operatingandindicatorpanel 11 Audibiletemperaturcalarm 12 Starting up andtemperatureregulation 12 Iq cv 13 Freezingandstoringfrozenfood 13 Storage GoodsSymbol FreezingCalendar 15 PreparationoflceCubes 15 Defrostingandeleaning 15 Magneticdoorseal 17 Switchingofftheappliance 17 If youshouldevermovehouse
18. s for example spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator freezer Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer They can burst when the contents freeze high carbonate content drinks can even explode Never store lemonade juices beer wine sparkling wine etc in the freezer Exception high alcohol content spirits can be stored in the freezer Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after removal from the freezer Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or ton gue and cause injury e Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator freezer e g electric ice cream makers mixers etc Before cleaning the appliance always switch off the appliance and unplug it or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker e When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable In case of malfunction e f a malfunction occurs on the appliance please look first in the What to do if section of these instructions If the information given there does not help please do not perform any further repairs yourself e Refrigerators freezers may only be repaired by competent service engineers Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards If your appliance needs repairing please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service Di
19. sers which contain acetic acid Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts Do not use any abrasive cleansers Ex Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used t After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry IS After everything is dry switch to fast freeze After running the appli ance for two or three hours it is ready again for storing frozen food Magnetic door seal After opening and closing the door of your freezer whilst it is in operation you will not immediately be able to open the door again because a vacuum will have developed inside keeping the door closed until the pressures inside and outside the door have equalised After a few minutes you can easily reopen the door Switching off the appliance s To switch off the appliance turn the temperature regulator to posi tion O If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period is Remove all deep frozen packages as well as ice trays IS Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position O Ex Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse pz Defrost freezer and clean thoroughly see section Defrosting and Cleaning EG Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours 18 If you should ever move house US is If the freezer compar
20. sposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound They can be dumped or burned at an incinerating plant without danger About the materials The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows gt PE lt for polyethylene e g the outer covering and the bags in the interior gt PS lt for polystyrene foam e g the pads which are all free of chloro fluorocarbon The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at a waste paper recycling collection location Disposal of old Appliances For environmental reasons refrigeration appliances must be disposed of properly This applies to your old appliance and at the end of its service life for your new appliance as well IN 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 he appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse he refrigerant circuit especially the heat exchanger at the back of the appliance may not be damaged e Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall Remove transport safeguard The appliance and the int
21. the individual drawers press the index tab over the corresponding symbol see Frozen Food Symbols Freezer Calendar section This will give you a better overview of the contents avoid extended door opening and therefore save electricity Once the required storage temperate has been reached press the fast freeze button again The yellow light goes out 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 he 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 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 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar he symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods e The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types YU Y 2 gt of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated stor age time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre treat ing before freezing The lower value applies to foods with high fat content e By attaching the included index tabs to the drawers they can be i marked according to which type of U foods the individual
22. tment is not fully loaded pack the frozen food all together on as few storage levels as possible drawers 1 and 2 24 hours before the removal lorry is due to leave switch over to fast freezing in order to build up a reserve of coldness in the frozen items Make sure the freezer door cannot come open during transport Ensure that the freezer is the last item loaded onto the removal lorry so that it is the first to be taken off and can be plugged in again at once Energy Saving Tips Do not install the appliance near cookers radiators or other sources of warmth High ambient temperatures cause longer more frequent operation of the compressor Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance Never cover air vent openings Do not place warm foods into the appliance Allow warm foods to cool first Only leave door open as long as necessary Do not set temperature any colder than necessary e Check the storage temperature in the freezer on the thermometer Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost The cold in the frozen food will then be used to cool the fridge Keep the heat emitting condenser the metal grille on the rear wall of your appliance always clean What to do if Correcting Malfunctions Spare parts Minor repairs you can carry out yourself spare parts can be ordered from the service centre You can fit these yourself without any sp
23. y can burst when the contents freeze high carbonate content drinks can even explode Never store lemonade juices beer wine sparkling wine etc in the freezer Press the fast freeze button for freezing of fresh food The amber light illuminates 14 To utilise the maximum rated freezing capacity switch on the fast freeze switch 24 hours before freezing is due to start the amber light illuminates For smaller amounts the fast freeze switch should be switched on 4 6 hours in advance 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 contamina tion 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 Place food to be frozen in the appliance s two top drawers 1 and 2 equipped with its own refrig erating unit Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen oth erwise the frozen food could begin to defrost Freezer drawers 3 and 4 should only be used for storage of frozen food The lowest draw er has a solid floor and can be used for catching some of the melt water when the freezer is beeing defrosted In order to enlarge the appliance s volume the two centre drawers 2 and 3 can be removed Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type as far as possible Index tabs are supplied for placing on drawers To mark the contents of
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