AEG 43-4I User's Manual
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1. cc cece eee ee eee 13 Cleaning and Care cee cece eee eee ete enes 13 Energy Saving Tips 14 Something Not Working 0 c cece eee nett eee nes 14 Changing the Light Bulb ek ee eee ete 16 Service and Spare Parts 00 cece eee eee esee nes 17 Guarantee Conditions 00 cece eee eee eens 18 Installation iussisse eke PILAK eee ee ee eee Ren ei d e Rc 19 Electrical Connection 0 cece eee eee ee 19 POSITIONING s oi Pe etietrretuper eme xe Fa ed ai ead 20 Your Appliance Needs Air 2 0 0 cece eee eee eee ee 20 Housing Dimensions ssssssseee tenes 20 Regulations Standards Guidelines 0 0 00 cece eee es 21 N Safety Please read this instruction book before using the appliance and retain for future reference These warnings are provided in the interests of your safe ty ensure you understand them fully before using the appliance Intended Use The appliance is intended for use in the home It is suitable for the cool ing freezing and storing of frozen food as well as for making ice If the appliance 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 Alterations or changes to the appliance are not permitted for reasons of safety Prior to Initial Start Up Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstance should a dama2. The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this pro duct may not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electro nic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Remove Transport Packaging i The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance Shelf holders Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that make it possible to e secure the shelves during transporta X tion pex To remove them proceed as follows Raise the shelf from the back push it a FO Qt in the direction of the arrow until it I 3 is freed and remove the retainers Installation Electrical Connection 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 measur
3. in the direction of 1 Operate the fast freeze button C The yellow pilot lamp B comes on Setting e Off Setting 1 Hightest temperature warmest setting Setting 4 end stop Lowest temperature coldest setting The exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on the quantity of food stored how often the door is opened The temperatures in the refrigerator compartment and freezer compart ment cannot be independently regulated Storage Shelves If you want to freeze fresh food rapidly select setting 4 ensuring that the temperature in the refrigerator compartment does not drop below 0 C You should reset the temperature control knob to setting 2 or 3 if this does occur As soon as the fresh food placed in the freezer has frozen return the tem perature control knob to 2 or 3 Important High ambient temperatures e g on hot summer days and a cold setting on the temperature regulator position 3 to 4 can cause the compressor to run continuously If this happens turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer setting position 2 to 3 At this setting the compressor will be switched on and off as usual and automatic defrosting recommenced Interior Accessories The glass shelf above the fruit and vegetable compartment should always remain in position to ensure fruit and vegetables stay fresh longer The remaining
4. and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the flower In the event of a malfunction these operating instructions contain infor mation on how to rectify faults yourself see the Something Not Working section For futher assistance contact your local AEG Service Force Centre see the chapter Service and Spare Parts Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes who thinks ecologically acts accordingly Contents PEG AA AA 4 Disposal ike AA 5 Appliance Packaging Information cece eee eee eens 5 Disposal of Old Appliances cece eee ete etnies 5 Remove Transport Packaging eee eee eee ene 6 Shelf Holders essas sind hae EE bee Gees eee EQKEI E XR APA 6 Operating and Indicator Panel 0000 7 Starting Up and Temperature Regulation 7 Interior Accessories eee e 8 Storage Shelves woes ce eed hee BUAN BRAD LA niece ete 8 Variable Inner Door 0 cece eee I 8 Variable Storage Box cece eee eee 8 Moisture Regulator 0 cece cece ee eee nett eet ee 9 Fresh Food Refrigeration 00 cece cette eee eens 10 Freezing and Storing Frozen Food 000 a 10 lce Pack esed her te EROR ETREUREN E ae bes per pa xac 11 Preparation of Ice Cubes 2 11 Freezing Calendar 12 Defrosting s erce Sheena creche AA 12 Switching Off the Appliance
5. in this way only one or two days at the most Cooked foods cold dishes etc these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf Fruit and vegetables these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer s provided Butter and cheese these should be placed in special airtight containers or wapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as pos sible Milk bottles these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door Bananas potatoes onions and garlic if not in airtight containers must not be kept in the refrigerator Freezing and Storing Frozen Food You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself Important e 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 free zing 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 The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible Allow warm food to cool down before freezing The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption Something Not Working If the appliance is not functioning correctly please carry out the following checks bef
6. not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shor ten their safe storage life Switching Off the Appliance To switch off the appliance turn the temperature regulator to position O or disconnect from the electricity supply If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period Remove all refrigerated and deep frozen packages as well as ice trays 2 Remove the mains plug or switch off 3 Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly see section Cleaning and Care 4 Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior including interior accessories should be cleaned regularly LN Warning Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner Moisture could accumu late in electrical components which could cause an electric shock Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service Warning Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts e g lemon juice or the juice from orange peel butyric acid cleansers which contain acetic acid Do not allow such substances to come into contact with
7. AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance 1 The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documen tation The guarantee does not cover commercial use 2 Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest AEG Servi ce Force Centre manufacturer s service or authorised agent AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of the repair i e the customer s home place of installation or AEG workshop 3 The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials 4 Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the applian ce Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG 5 The purchaser s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user Your new home is within the European Community EC or European Free Trade Area The product is insta
8. SANTO C 8 18 43 41 EE From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice pa Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux oup products Such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world Operating and Installation Instructions AEG Hausger te GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 N rnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de 2223 161 41 05 05 i Dear customer Before switching on your new fridge freezer into operation please read the se 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 Important Attention Please observe the following instructions carefully Additional information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol Tips
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10. awers Place food to be frozen in the upper drawer Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost Press the fast freeze button 24 hours before introducing fresh food for free zing The yellow light comes on Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type as far as possible Pack There are two ice packs in one drawer of the freezer 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 several hours The ice pack can only fulfil this task efficiently 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 Preparation of Ice Cubes 1 Fill the ice cube tray 3 4 full with cold water place it in the freezer com partment and leave to freeze To loosen the frozen cubes either twist 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 com partment using pointed or sharp edged objects Use the ice scraper supplied 11 12 Freezing Calendar e The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods he numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated sto rage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre treating
11. before freezing The lower value applies to foods with high fat content 16 OIDODE Q VU Vsus A T Defrosting Refrigerator Frost is automatically removed from the evaporator of the refrigerator com partment every time the motor compressor stops during normal use The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance located over the motor compressor where it evaporates Freezer The freezer compartment however will become progressively covered with frost This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner complete defrosting should be carried out as follows Remove the frozen food from the freezer wrap it in several layers of new spaper and put it in a very cool place Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug or turn the temperature control knob to e Leave the freezer compartment door open Insert the plastic scraper into the recess provided under the defrost water channel and place a collecting basin under it Once defrosting is completed keep the scraper handy for future use Turn the thermostat knob to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket Warning Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost Do
12. der setting Please look in the Installation location section Please look in the Changing the Light Bulb section Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer not hotter than approx 50 C At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand until it sits cor rectly The compressor starts after a period of time See the Cleaning and Care section 15 14 Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack damage the plastics used in this appliance For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing up liqiud added Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper Store it in a cool place well covered Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains or switch off Clean the appliance and the inte rior accessories with lukewarm water and with a little bicarbonate of soda added 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Dry the appliance thoroughly Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the fridge Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of the drain cleaning tool included with the appliance When everything is dry switch the appliance back on energy Saving Tips Do not install the appliance near radiators or other sources of continuous warmth High ambient temperatures cause longer mor
13. e frequent opera tion of the compressor Ensure sufficient air circulation 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 Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary Do not set temperature any colder than necessary Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost The cold in the frozen food will then be used to cool the fridge Ice Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufacturer Thawed foods which have not been processed further cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time 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 flamma ble materials such as for example spray cans fire extinguisher refill car tridges 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 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 Important Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could stick to the food Place the packed food in the dr
14. el and serial number of the appliance found on the rating pla te on the interior side wall behind the salad box 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls Customer Care Department For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for futher 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 350 350 calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in guarantee service calls Changing the Light Bulb 16 Warning There is a risk of electric shocks Before changing the light bulb switch off the appliance and unplug it Light bulb data 220 240 V max 25 W To switch off the appliance turn the temperature control knob to position o Unplug the mains plug To change the light bulb press on the rear hook and at the same time slide the cover
15. es 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 and can be viewed when the salad boxes are removed 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 p GREEN amp YELLOW 45 AMP FUSE 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 BLUE correspond with the coloured mark pz Sone CLAMP ings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yel low The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red Upon completion there must be no cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath 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 19 Guarantee Conditions Guarantee Conditions
16. ged appliance be plugged in In the event of damage please con tact your retailer Refrigerant The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level of environmental compat ibility 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 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 Keep packaging material away from children Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal Pull out the mains plug cut off the mains cable and remove any locks or catches to prevent young children being trapped inside Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the pro duct Regulations Standards Guidelines CE This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations GSG accident prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances VBG 20 and the regu lations 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 w
17. in the direction indicated by the arrow Change the defective light bulb Refit the light bulb cover Switch the appliance back on 2 The box can be inserted under any door shelf compartment To change the position of the storage box lift the shelf compartment with the box upwards and out of the holders in the door and remove the retai ning bracket out of the guide under the shelf compartment Reverse the above operation to insert the shelf at a different height Moisture Regulator There is an adjustable air grille in front of the shelf above the fruit and vege table compartments The opening in the ventilation slots can be adjusted with the slider Right slider Ventilation slots opened With the ventilation slots open more air circulation results in a lower air moisture content in the fruit and vegetable compartments Left slider Ventilation slots closed When the ventilation slots are closed the natural moisture content of the food in the fruit and vegetable com partments is preserved for longer 10 Fresh Food Refrigeration To obtain the best performance do not store warm food or evaporating liquid in the refrigeator do cover or wrap the food particularly if it has a strong flavour Position food so that air can circuiate freely round it Useful hints Meat all types wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer s For safety store
18. ith 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 21 Positioning Daily Operation This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator freezer e g temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rat electric ice cream makers mixers etc ing plate which is located on the inside left of the appliance Before cleaning the appliance always switch off the appliance and The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each disconnect from the electricity supply climate classification e When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull Climate classification for an ambient temperature of on Me cable Service SN 10 to 32 C Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance your N 16 to 32 C self Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or The appliance should be located in a dry atmosphere out of direct sunlight serious malfunctioning Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre and away from continuous heat and extreme temperature e g not next to a boiler or radiator or in a very cold room e g an outhouse If these tem peratures are exceeded i e warmer or colder then the appliance may n
19. lled and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service 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 0 800 117 511 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 672 53 60 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219899 Operating and Indicator Panel A Light button B Pilot light fast freeze C Fast freeze button D Temperature control knob and ON OFF switch The temperature control knob D which is also the appliance s On Off switch The yellow pilot light B comes on when the fast freezing button C has been operated The refrigerating unit then operates continuously Important note if you operate the fast freeze switch or adjust the tempe rature control knob the motor might not start immediately This does not mean that your appliance has a fault Starting Up and Temperature Regulation Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicar bonate of soda added 5ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or deter gent as the smell may linger Dry the appliance thoroughly e Turn the temperature control knob D
20. ore contacting your local AEG Service Force Centre Warning Repairs should only be carried out by qualified service engineers Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunc tioning of the appliance Symptom Appliance does not work Appliance cools too much The food is too warm Interior lighting does not work Heavy build up of frost possi bly also on the door seal The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting Water on the floor or on stor age shelves Possible Cause Appliance is not switched on Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose Fuse has blown or is defective Socket is defective Temperature is set too cold Temperature is not properly adjusted Door was open for an exten ded period A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours The appliance is near a heat Source Light bulb is defective Door seal is not air tight pos sibly after reversing the door This is normal no error has occurred Water drain hole is blocked Remedy Switch on the appliance Insert mains plug Check fuse replace if neces sary Electrical malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician Turn the temperature control knob to a warmer setting Please look in the Initial Start Up section Only open the door as long as necessary Turn the temperature control knob to a col
21. ot Disposal operate correctly For building in and door reversal instructions please refer to the relevant Appliance Packaging Information instructions All materials are environmentally sound The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows Your Appliance Needs Air Y 50mm min gt PE lt for polyethylene e g the outer covering and the bags in the interior gt gt gt 20cm gt PS lt for polystyrene foam e g the pads which are all free of chlorofluo rocarbon The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at a waste paper recycling collection location For safety reasons minimum ventila 1h tion must be as shown Fig N Attention keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction Housing Dimensions Height 1780 mm Depth 550 mm Width 560 mm 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 to 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 to prevent small children being trapped inside Use an authorised disposal site Contact your Local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area to recycle the appliance
22. storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights Pull the storage shelf forward until it can be tipped up or down and remo ved To insert at a different height use the same procedure in reverse Adjustment for tall goods Remove the front half of the two part vario glass storage shelf and insert it at a different level Space is thus gained for storage of tall goods on the underlying storage shelf Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed and inserted at other positions as needed Variable Storage Box Some models are equipped with a variable storage box which is fitted under a door shelf compartment and can be slid sideways Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Cen tre covering your post code area For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read details under the heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The mod
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