AEG ARCTIS G 8 88 50 I User's Manual
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1. 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 20 Regulations Standards Guidelines cc 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 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 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 flamma ble materials such as spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator freezer Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compar2. Your appliance needs air For safety reasons minimum ventilation must be as shown Fig Attention keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction 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 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 GREEN amp YELLOW 13 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 correspond with the coloured mark 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 connecte
3. 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 mecha nical or electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in guarantee service calls 15 energy Saving Tips Do not install the appliance near radiators or other sources of continuous warmth High ambient temperatures cause longer more 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 e Only leave door open as long as 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 Something Not Working If the appliance is not functioning correctly please carry out the following checks before 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 Appliance is not switched on Switch on the appliance Mains plug is not plugged in Insert mains plug or is loose Appliance does not wo
4. The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx 14 billion USD in more than 150 countries around the world 2 From the Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice AEG Hausger te GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 N rnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de 2222 107 63 ARCTIS G 8 88 50 i Integrating Freezer Operating and Installation Instructions Dear customer Before placing your new refrigerator 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 A 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 i the appliance appear after this symbol Ti
5. ater with a little washing up liqiud added 1 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 2 Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains or discon nect from the electricity supply 3 Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with lukewarm water and with a little bicarbonate of soda added 5ml to 0 5 litre of water 4 Dry the appliance thoroughly When everything is dry place the appliance back into service
6. d 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 Operating and indicator panel rommmoommr ec c FROSTMATIC AN O A B C D E FG HI ON OFF light Freezer button ON OFF green Temperature setting button warmest Temperature display Temperature setting button coldest Fast freezing light amber Fast freezing button Alarm light red Alarm reset button A Light ON OFF B Button ON OFF ON Press the button B The pilot light A switches on OFF Keep button B pressed until the pilot light A and the temperature display switches off C E Temperature setting buttons The temperature can be adjusted between 15 C and 24 C By pressing the button C or E the current temperature setting flashes on the display It is only possible to adjust the required temperature while the display is flashing To set a warmer temperature press button C To set a colder temperature press button E The display will show the newly selec ted temperature for a few seconds and then return to the temperature insi de the freezer The newly selected temperature will be reached wi
7. e 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 installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically i e a normal household The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre listed below to give them details of your new home They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances eR France Senlis 433 0 3 44 62 29 29 Germany N rnberg 449 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 439 0 800 117 511 Sweden Stockholm 446 0 8 672 53 60 UK Slough 444 0 1753 219899 17 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 address of yo
8. ea a EE E a S 18 POSIMIONING etigi emt batik Phebe eae aed Sadie DA RA 19 Your appliance needs air liliis 19 Regulations Standards Guidelines 0 00000 eee eee eee 20 A safety Please read this instruction book before using the appliance and retain for future reference These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety ensure you understand them fully before using the appliance Intended use e The appliance is intended for use in the home It is suitable for the free zing and storing of frozen food as well as for making ice If the applian ce is used for purposes other than those intended or used incorrectly 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 e Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstance should a damaged 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 compa tibility 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
9. g may shor ten their safe storage life Switching off the appliance To switch off the appliance press the ON OFF button or disconnect from the electricity supply If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period 1 Remove all packages as well as ice trays Remove the mains plug or switch off 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 Z 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 and could cause an electrical shock Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service N 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 appliance parts 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 w
10. ortant Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could stick to the food Place the packed food in the drawers Place food to be frozen as shown in figure Unfrozen food must not tou ch items already frozen otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost Press the fast freeze button 24 hours before introducing fresh food for freezing The yellow light comes on Symptom The freezer temperature is not sufficient red light lights up temperature alarm sounds Heavy build up of frost possi bly also on the door seal The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting Possible Cause 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 Door seal is not air tight pos sibly after changing over the hinges This is normal no error has occurred Remedy Please look in the Initial Start Up section Open the door only as long as necessary 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 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 If after carrying out the necessary checks
11. ps and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of Y 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 Safely eie ated hina M RU A RA RTI S IPIE don SUR ARE RYAN AA Ge a mie 4 MEDECIN EEEE NE 5 Appliance Packaging Information l l eee eee eee 5 Disposal of old Appliances 0 0 cee eee eee 6 Remove transport packaging llle 6 Operating and indicator panel elles 7 Starting up and temperature regulation llle 9 lce Pack 22s cee eee e RR eee de eee ee cee eee ee 9 Freezing and storing frozen food 0c eee eee eee eee 10 Preparation of Ice Cubes 6 i ee ees 11 Frozen Food Symbols Freezing calendar 11 PSI eT xc 11 Switching off the appliance llle 12 Cleaning and Care cssssas RR metn tme 13 Energy Saving lips 2 6 2 isex e xx x eee ns OER 13 Something Not Working 000 e eee eee eee 14 Service and Spare Parts 2 0c eee eee 16 Guarantee Conditions liess 17 Installation 255r xr RR hn rmm eee 18 Electrical Connection rki Dean
12. reating before freezing The lower value applies to foods with high fat content By attaching the included index tabs to the drawers they can be marked according to which type of foods the individual compartments contain Defrosting The freezer 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 swit ch 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 1 Remove the frozen food from the freezer wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a very cool place 2 Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug or press the ON OFF button 3 leave the freezer compartment door open 4 Insert the plastic scraper into the recess provided under the defrost water channel and place a collec ting basin under it 5 Once defrosting is completed keep the scraper for future use 6 Press the temperature setting button to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket Warning Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost Do 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 defrostin
13. rk no pilot light is illuminated Check fuse replace if neces sary Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician Fuse has blown or is defective Socket is defective Green light does not light up yellow light lights up when fast freeze fuction is activa ted appliance is on Yellow light does not light up when fast freeze fuction is Yellow light faulty activated appliance is on Please inform your local AEG Gree ont faulty Service Force Centre Please inform your local AEG Service Force Centre Press the temperature setting Appliance cools too much Temperature is set too cold ai E button to a warmer setting 3 Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type as far as possible 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 2 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 Frozen Food Symbols Freezing Calendar e The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods e The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre t
14. roperly 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 e Contact your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area to recycle the appliance Remove transport packaging The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance Positioning This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rat ing plate which is located on the inside left 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 The appliance should be located in a dry atmosphere out of direct sunlight 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 not operate correctly For building in and door reversal instructions please refer to the relevant instructions
15. t 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 Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufacturer e 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 free zer 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 Imp
16. tee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documen tation The guarantee does not cover commercial use 2 The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials The guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor perfor mance are due to misuse accidental damage neglect faulty installation unauthorised modification or attempted repair commercial use or failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs removable glassware or plastic 3 Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office manufacturer s service or authorised agent AEG reserves the right to sti pulate the place of the repair i e the customer s home place of installation or AEG work shop The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials 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 6 The purchaser s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europ
17. the compartment flashes on the display D Sound signal alarm with open door This appliance incorporates an alarm which gives off a sound signal when the door remains open for more than 60 seconds The signal can be stopped by closing the door Starting up and temperature regulation Ice Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to starting the appliance Plug in the appliance at the mains supply Press the button ON OFF B The freezer is switched on The freezer is pre set to run at 18 C this temperature will be reached in a few hours e As soon as the appliance is switched on the temperature display D shows the current temperature inside the appliance the alarm reset light H fla shes and a buzzer sounds Press the alarm reset button I The buzzer stops and the alarm light H continues to flash until the set ting temperature is reached 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 10 Freezing and storing frozen food You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself e The temperature in the freezer compartment mus
18. thin 24 hours A Attention During the stability period by the first starting the temperature displayed can not correspond to the setting temperature During this time it is possi ble that the temperature displayed is lower than the setting temperature D Temperature display During normal operation the display shows the temperature of the warme st food pack in the freezer A difference of 5 C between the temperature shown on the display and the actual temperature in the freezer is quite normal Attention Difference between the temperature displayed and temperature setting is normal Especially when a new setting has recently been selected the door has been left open for a long time warm food has been placed in the compartment F Fast freezing pilot light G Fast freezing button The fast freeze function can be switched off at any time by pressing button G the light F will switch off If you forget to switch off the fast freeze function the appliance will auto matically switch it off once the freezing process has ended Warning When to use the FROSTMATIC function about 6 hrs Introducing small quantities of fresh food before about 5 kg about 24hrs Introducing the maximum quantity of fresh food before see rating plate not needed Introducing frozen food n t neede Introducing small quantities of fresh food daily 2 kg maximum Guarantee Conditions Guaran
19. tment 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 compartment ce cream or ice cubes can cause frost freezer burns if consumed strai ght from the freezer Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could stick 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 disconnect from the electricity supply When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable Service Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance your self Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound 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 chlorofluo rocarbon 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 p
20. ur 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 model and serial number of the apliance found on the rating plate 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 aeghome 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 Alarm light Alarm reset button In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the freezer e g after a power cut warning light H will start to flash and a buzzer will sound After the temperature has returned to normal the warning light H will continue to flash although the buzzer has stopped When the alarm button I is pressed the warmest temperature reached in
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