Electrolux 3985-7 KG Refrigerator User Manual
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1. 40 Guarantee 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 docu mentation The guarantee does not cover commercial use 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 per formance 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 dust bags or filters 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 stipulate the place of the repair i e the customer s home place of installation or AEG workshop The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appli ance Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG The purchaser s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee European Guarantee2. Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated dry room Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by the ambient temperature The appliance should therefore not be 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 rating plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification 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 818 20 77 00 1 Installation The refrigerator 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 circulation never cover or alter the vent openings Important If the appliance is installed under a hanging cabinet a clearance of at least 10 cm between the top of the appliance and the cabinet above it must be maintained Please check whether after installing your appliance and especially after reversing the door the door seal seals tightly A badly fitting door seal may lead to heavy frosting
3. Control panel Butter and cheese compartment with lid Door storage compartments Variable storage box Bottle compartment bottle rack Fruit and vegetable drawers Shelves QG 6 06660GO0 Freezer drawer only for storage When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water collecting vessel Freezer drawer for storage and freezing Freezer tray ee Rating plate 818 20 77 00 1 17 Appliance Description 18 Control Panel 13 14 15 16 C COOLMATIC U C FROSTMATIC A 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 ON OFF indicator light for refrigerator green ON OFF button for refrigerator Temperature setting button for refrigerator for warmer temperatures Temperature display for refrigerator Temperature setting button for refrigerator for colder temperatures COOLM ATIC indicator light yellow COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator COOLMATIC button ON OFF indicator light for freezer compartment green ON OFF button for freezer compartment Temperature setting button for freezer compartment for warmer temperatures Temperature display for freezer compartment Temperature setting button for freezer compartment for colder temperatures FROSTM ATIC indicator light yellow FROSTMATIC for fast freezing
4. For the adress of your local Service Force Centre and further informa tion about Service Force please visit the website at www serviceforce co uk Before calling out an engineer please ensure you have read the details under the heading What to do if When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate Model Name Model Number PNC Serial Number S No 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www aeg co uk Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel 08705 350350 Calls may be recorded for training purposes 818 20 77 00 1 42 818 20 77 00 1 818 20 77 00 1 43 AEG Hausgerate GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nurnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG 818 2077 00 1 0502 Subject to change without notice
5. 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 tiom 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 connot 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 Organ isation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances France Senlis 33 0 44 62 29 29 Germany N rnberg 449 0 800 234 7378 Italy Pordenone 39 0 800 117511 Sweden Stockholm 46 0 8 672 5360 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219899 818 20 77 00 1 Service amp Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service or if you wish to pur chase spare parts please contact Service Force by telephoning 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area
6. 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 818 20 77 00 1 pe Warning Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process with the exception of those recommended in these operating instructions Do not use defrosting sprays because they may be health endangering and or contain substances damaging to plastics About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FROSTMATIC button in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in opera tion 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 Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains or disconnect from the electricity supply Remove all the drawers Remove the plinth see Reversing the Door section Place the bottom drawer directly in front of the appliance to collect the water from defrosting and pull out the water drain con duit Tip In order to spe
7. site 818 20 77 00 1 Appliance Transport Two persons are required to transport 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 Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw ing and transport the appliance pe 2 In order to push the appliance into its final position press carefully at the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly The weight is thus transferred to the back wheels and the appliance can be easily pushed Before Use Packaging t 1 Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appli ance il Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit 818 20 77 00 1 Before Use 2 Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape 3 Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger Dry the appliance thoroughly Remove the transport fittings from the storage shelves 4 Slide the fittings securing the shelf forward to the thicker section on the edge of the storage shelf 5 Slide the storage shelf far enough forward so that it can be hinged downwards and the fittings can be removed from the guides 818 20 77 00 1 10
8. 0 0 0 0 0 ccc cece eens 23 Holiday Mode esco obs en die pha EROR een pla a 24 Control and Information Systems 0 cece eee 25 Open Door Warning ed karen areas 25 Temperature Warning 2222 cece cece eee eee e eee eenanes 25 FUNCOM EMOS a a de t ek eek aioe Weak ash endende 26 818 20 77 00 1 Contents Opening the Freezer Compartment Door 00 cee eee 26 Interior Accessories 20 nen 27 Storage Salve nen ein ee 27 Bottle rack cocoa ita wb hud a AEEA RE URDU NER AAA a 27 Variable Inner Door ooi 28 Drawers and Compartments 000 ccc cece eee rnrn 28 A A O has 28 Correct storage sa ea a DAA 29 A SS RNE 30 Fr zen StOFAQe caida td P LUDERE MTS NR EUM 31 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar 31 Preparation of Ice Cubes 0oooo coco 32 Defrosting iio Ada ia 32 The refrigerator is defrosted automatically ooooooooooooo o 22 Freezer Compartment Defrosting 0c cece eee e eee eee e eens 32 Hints ORO E a ld 34 Normal Operating Sounds sta meiden fn ted wei ti n 34 FOOU Storage acotar CN Sad Ek SUM EM mU 34 Energy Saving Advice c ierustes cce ds 34 Maintenance and Cleaning 0 0 0 cece eee ees 35 Replacing the Light Bulb 5 22242 ea 36 What to do dis iia ai a EEE 37 Correctnit Maltunttlolls naar 37 Regulations Standards Guidelines 0 38 Technical Terminology 2 y nb hr 39 Guarantee Conditions 0c ccc cece eene 40 Service amp S
9. 9 including guideline change notice 92 31 EWG EMV guideline Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants They have a relatively low boiling point indeed so low that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise Refrigerant Circuit Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator a compressor a condenser and pipe work Evaporator The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator Similar to all other liquids refrigerant requires heat to evaporate This heat is removed from the interior of the appliance as a result the interior is cooled The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed in foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible Compressor The compressor looks like a small drum It is driven by a built in electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the rear The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant from the evaporator to compress it and to pass it on to the condenser Condenser The condenser normally has the form of a grid The refrigerant compressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser During this process heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of the condenser The condenser is mounted on the base of the appliance 818 20 77 00 1 39
10. SANTO 3985 7 KG x Electronic Refrigerator Freezer Operating Instructions 818 20 77 00 1 p 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 Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper function ing of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Important Please observe the fol lowing carefully This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the appliance Supplementary information regarding operation and practical uses of the appliance appear after this symbol Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating instructions can be found at the end in the section Technical Terminology The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible malfunctions by the user in the section What to do if If these instructions should not be sufficient please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre If you require assistance or advice on your appliance please
11. TIC button The yellow light illuminates The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling A DESI RED temperature of 2 C is automatically selected The COOLMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours The originally selected DESIRED temperature is again valid The temperature display shows the ACTUAL refrigerator temperature 2 The COOLMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press ing the COOLM ATIC button again The yellow light goes out FROSTMATIC r The FROSTMATIC function provides for quick freezing of Frostmane fresh food products and at the same time protects previously stored goods against undesired warming in the freezer compartment t 1 The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTM ATIC button The yellow light illuminates 2 The FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press ing the FROSTMATIC button again The yellow light goes out If the FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually the appliance elec tronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function after 52 hours The yellow light goes out 818 20 77 00 1 Switching the Appliance Off i t 1 To switch off hold down both the ON OFF buttons for approx pe Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be switched off independently of one another 5 seconds This will result in a countdown from 3 to 1 taking place in the temperature display On reaching 1 the fridge and free
12. and a higher power consumption see also What to do if Appliance Alignment t 1 The appliance must be level Please compensate for unevenness in the floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front 818 20 77 00 1 11 Installation 12 Electrical Connection A A Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed Before switching on make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate The rating plate is inside on the left The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green Green and Yellow Earth amp Yellow Blue Neutral Brown Live Asthe colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings indentifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 1 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 yellow 2 The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N or colou
13. at is currently set 2 Hold down the WARMER button until the temperature display indicates H for holiday The temperature shown in the temperature display will change in steps of 1 C until it reaches 8 C After 8 C the value 15 C will appear in the display with the letter H The fridge is now operating in energy saving holiday mode IS E To switch the fridge back to normal operation press the COLDER button Important Do not store any goods in the refrigerator when the holiday mode is in operation The temperature is regulated at about 15 C when the holiday mode is in operation This is too warm for food pro ducts 818 20 77 00 1 Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of a temperature display an optical warning display and an acoustic warning The system warns if when the appliance door is open the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is too high functional disturbances at the appliance Open Door Warning If the fridge or freezer door is left open the red warning display will flash and an acoustic warning tone will sound after approx 80 seconds if the freezer door is left open after approx 5 minutes if the fridge door is left open If you need more time to load or rearrange refrigerated or frozen foods you can switch off the warning tone by pressing the WARNING OFF button If the doors are still left open
14. ature A warning tone sounds and the flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone Set the refrigerator to the desired temperature see section Tempera ture Adjustment Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached Freezer Compartment Start Up Press freezer compartment ON OFF button The green power indicator for the freezer compartment lights up The freezer compartment temperature display shows the current actual freezer compartment temperature A warning tone sounds and the flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage tempera ture has not yet been reached Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone Set temperature to 18 C or colder see section Temperature Adjust ment Do not load freezer with goods until a temperature of 18 C has been reached or until the red warning display has gone out 818 20 77 00 1 Temperature Adjustment IS With the individual temperature setting buttons the desired temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be adjusted independently of one another Press either the WARMER or COLDER button for the refriger ator or freezer compartment The temperature display swit
15. ches over and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the temperature display To adjust to a warmer temperature press the WARM ER button To adjust to a colder temperature press the COLDER button The changed setting is immediately displayed on the temperature display Each time the button is pressed the temperature is adjusted by 1 C Note From a food safety point of view 5 C for the refrigerator compartment and 18 C for the freezer compartment should be consi dered cold enough as a storage temperature When the buttons are not further pressed after an adjustment has been made after a short period approx 5 sec the temperature display Switches over and again displays the ACTUAL temperature in the refrig erator compartment The display changes from flashing to continuous illumination The compressor will start and then run automatically When the setting is changed the compressor does not start immedi ately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place Important Please check red warning display and temperature display regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature 818 20 77 00 1 21 22 COOLMATIC FROSTMATIC COOLMATIC FE The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of cooimarc large quantities of goods in the refrigerator e g drinks and salads for a party or wedding t 1 The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLM A
16. contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone or visit our web site at www aeg co uk Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55 77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL 1 1DZ Tel 08705 350350 Printed on paper manutactured with environmentally sound processes he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly 818 20 77 00 1 Contents Important Safety Instructions 2222222 seen 5 Environmental Information sn nn 7 Packaging ut deputat escis Read qe ice sep ueber dep 1 Old Appliances i 12s eere ti x ER Ex a rx S 7 Appliance Transport ococcoooccncc nns 8 Before Use do s 8 Packaging cn A TN 8 Installation rc el PIDE o er ee dd A Ear OS 10 Installation LOCAtlON ER C C dee es 10 The refrigerator freezer needs if ccc ccc eee ee eee anes 11 Appliance Alignment ccc cece cece In 11 Electrical ConnectloD E Ec a Se as 12 Reversing The Door nets o voi pi ing ost VIRI UE a VE E 13 Appliance Description 0000s 17 NeW or Appliance air neben 17 Control Panel eximere ec tacere eoo ex Pe ace vitae eave es 18 Temperature setting buttons wesc eicere coe es EET 19 Temperature Displays mn 19 Prior to Initial Start Up 6 0 0 0 ccc eee een rennen 20 Initial Start Up APM a ee A eee eU has 20 Temperature Adjustment 00 ccc nnn 21 COOLMATIC FROSTMATIC sees 22 COOMA E re ek e ed i es 22 FROSIMATIE 2 a a E O e 22 Switching the Appliance Off
17. e the shelf immediately above the fruit and vegetable drawers should be 5 C for safe storage of meat and fish products In order to check that the appliance is at 5 C on the lowest shelf you can carry out the following test yourself the said shelf with a thermometer inside Leave the fridge door closed overnight and check the temperature first thing in the morning At this point the temperature should read no more than 5 C if it does you need to adjust the temperature regulator to a colder setting For further information on keeping food cool and safe a guide published by the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food is available and can be obtained free of charge by contacting Foodsense London SE99 7TT Tel 0645 556000 Tip Food stored in the refrigerator compartment should always be covered or packed so that they do not dry out lose their flavour or transfer their flavour to any other refrigerated food The following are suitable for packing polyethylene bags plastic containers with lids Special plastic covers with rubber retainers aluminium foil 818 20 77 00 1 29 Interior Accessories 30 Freezing p N Except for the bottom drawer which serves only for storage purposes all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suitable for freezing fresh food Warning Befo
18. e 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 818 20 77 00 1 31 32 Preparation of Ice Cubes t 1 Fill ice cube tray 3 4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray or a drawer and allow to freeze 2 To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under running water for a short time Warning 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 Defrosting The refrigerator is defrosted automatically The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator as needed based on economical energy use and the maintenance of a constant temperature Defrosting cycles are started more or less often depending on the degree of moisture accumulation Because the greatest accumulation of moisture occurs when the door is open the frequency of defrosting cycles is determined by frequency and duration of door opening The water collects in the discharge trough at the back wall of the refrigerator and is fed through the discharge opening in the catch tray at the compressor where it is evaporated Freezer Compartment Defrosting Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer compartment during operation and when the door is opened especially in the middle at the top
19. e refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level of environmental 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 f the refrigerant circuit should become damaged avoid open flames and sources of ignition thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated 818 20 77 00 1 Important Safety Instructions Child Safety Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product Keep packaging material away from children There is a risk of suffocation During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only It isnot intended for commercial or industrial use Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the freezer Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer Ice lollies can cause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Bottles and cans must not be placed in the free
20. ed up the defrosting process place a pot of hot water in the freezer compartment In addition remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior as well as interior accessories see section Maintenance and Cleaning 818 20 77 00 1 33 Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear to the cooling plate evaporator When the compressor is on the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts in and out Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your refrigerator freezer Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids Do not store food uncovered Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your freezer as short as possible Do not push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item e Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as a cooker dishwasher or radiator Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before placing in
21. emove the fridge compartment door carefully to the front and place on one side 7 Unscrew the retaining screw for the self closing mechanism on the bottom of the fridge compart ment door 8 Move the upper bearing pivot to the left SM 14 818 20 77 00 1 Reversing The Door 9 Move the door handles from the left to the right and cover the remaining holes with the hole cover pins 10 Fasten the self closing mechanism to the bottom left of the fridge compartment door 11 Carefully slide the fridge com partment door onto the top bear ing pivot and close 12 Slide the centre door bearing into the bottom left of the fridge com partment door and fasten to the housing 818 20 77 00 1 15 Reversing The Door 13 Fasten the self closing mechanism on the top left of the freezer compartment door 14 Carefully slide the freezer com partment door onto the centre bearing pivot and close 15 Place the lower door bearing with the bearing pivot in the lower left of the freezer compartment door and fasten 16 Open the freezer compartment door and fit the plinth 16 818 20 77 00 1 Appliance Description View of Appliance 11 7 zra gt 3 2 7 a 4 7 u gt 7 3 SG 6 5
22. ert it at a different level Space is then gained for storage of tall items on the storage shelf below p Bottle rack Place bottles in the rack with the bottleneck to the front Important Only store unopened bottles horizontally The bottle rack can be tilted for storing opened bottles 818 20 77 00 1 t 1 To do this pull the bottle rack for ward until it can be tilted upwards then slide the front sup port into the next level up Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed and inserted at other positions as needed Drawers and Compartments Vario drawer set The two large fruit and vegetable drawers can be divided with an adjustable partition not included with all models Bottle Holder Some models are equipped with a bottle holder in the bottle compart ment This is used to prevent individual bottles from falling over and can be slid sideways 28 818 20 77 00 1 Correct storage IS Place a cup of water in the centre of For physical reasons the refrigerator men compartment has different E a temperature zones The coldest zone is on the lowest storage shelf s immediately above the fruit and vegetable drawers Warmer zones are po Y the upper storage shelves and door 7 ES racks The arrangement see fig E indicates where different types of food are best stored to make the most of temperature variations j For instanc
23. h after 80 minutes have passed The red warning display and the tem perature display continue to flash If the possibility of partial or complete thawing exists you should check the quality of the foods Function Errors If the electronics in the appliance detects a technical defect that has to be rectified by the customer the temperature display indicates a square in the upper part of the temperature display for a fault in the fridge a square in the lower part of the temperature display for a fault in the freezer Opening the Freezer Compartment Door If the freezer compartment door is closed when the appliance is in operation it is possible that it cannot be immediately opened again A vacuum occurs in the freezer compartment which holds the door closed until pressure has been equalised The door can be opened again after several minutes 818 20 77 00 1 Interior Accessories Storage Shelves A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the fruit and vegetable drawers It must always remain in this position so that fruits and vegetables remain fresh longer The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights Pull the storage shelf forward until it can be tipped up or down and removed p 2 To insert at a different height use the same procedure in reverse Adjustment for tall items Remove the front half of the two part vario glass storage shelf and ins
24. he freezer compartment ACTUAL temperature is displayed When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates the fridge or the freezer compartment temperature currently set DESIRED temperature f there is a fault in the appliance the temperature display shows a square in the upper part of the temperature display for a fault in the fridge a square in the lower part of the temperature display for a fault in the freezer 818 20 77 00 1 19 Appliance Description 20 Prior to Initial Start Up A IS 1 Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope ration for the first time leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if it was transported upright After transport on its side the appliance must be left to stand for 2 hours before putting it into operation This is necessary to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor Otherwise the compressor may be damaged Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up see section Maintenance and Cleaning Initial Start Up IS 1 I 1 IS il Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be operated and controlled independently of one another Insert plug into mains socket Refrigerator Start Up Press refrigerator ON OFF button The green power indicator for the fridge compartment lights up The refrigerator temperature display shows the current actual refrigerator temper
25. in the freezer compartment FROSTMATIC button Warning indicator light red WARNING OFF button see section Control and Information Systems 818 20 77 00 1 Appliance Description Temperature setting buttons The temperature is adjusted using the c ec WARMER and COLDER buttons These buttons are connected to the temperature display The temperature display is switched over from the display of the ACTUAL temperature Temperature display is illuminated to the dis play of the DESIRED temperature Temperature display flashes by pressing one of the two buttons WARMER or COLDER Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED tem perature is adjusted by 1 C f neither button is pressed the temperature display automatically switches back after a short period approx 5 sec to the display of the ACTUAL temperature DESIRED temperature means The temperature that has been selected for inside the fridge or the freezer compartment The DESIRED temperature is indicated by flashing numbers ACTUAL temperature means The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the fridge or the freezer compartment The ACTUAL temperature is indi cated with illuminated numbers Temperature Displays The temperature displays shows several types of information During normal operation the temperature currently present in the fridge or t
26. indicator light goes out You can also stop the FROSTMATIC function manually by pressing the FROSTM ATIC button again 818 20 77 00 1 Tips The following are suitable for the packaging of frozen goods freezer bags and polyethylene wraps plastic containers for frozen foods extra thick aluminium foil The following are suitable for sealing bags and wraps plastic clips rubber bands or adhesive tape Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing because air encourages drying of frozen goods Make flat packages because these freeze more quickly Do not fill plastic containers for frozen foods to the brim with liquid or paste like goods because liquids expand during freezing Frozen Storage Warning Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with previously frozen goods the required storage temperature of 18 C must be reached 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 Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods DJ When possible store frozen goods separately according to type in drawers Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods 2 DUDO 612 SS The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of th
27. ing products wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris Regularly unblock the condensation water drainage hole in the rear wall of the refrigeration chamber with the aid of a piece of wire 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 818 20 77 00 1 35 36 Replacing the Light Bulb il For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 20 minutes when the door is open It switches on again the next time the door is opened DN Warning Danger of electrical shock Before replacing the light bulb switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug Light bulb specifications 220 240 V max 25 W fitting E 14 To switch the appliance off press and hold both ON OFF buttons for about 5 seconds 2 Unplug the mains plug 3 To change the light bulb undo the cross head screw and remove the light bulb cover downwards 4 Change the defective light bulb 5 Refit the light bulb cover and the cross head screw E 818 20 77 00 1 What to do if Correcting Malfunctions A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify yourself using the following instructions Do not perform any other work on the app
28. liance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case Warning Repairs to refrigerators freezers may only be performed by qualified service engineers Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user If your applian ce needs repairing please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service 818 20 77 00 1 Maintenance and Cleaning 38 If after the above checks there is still a fault call your local AEG Service Force Centre 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 note that proof of purchase is required for in guarantee service calls 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 818 20 77 00 1 C This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines Technical Terminology 73 23 EWG dated 19 February 1973 low voltage guidelines 89 336 EWG dated 3 May 198
29. pare Parts soccer en A 41 818 20 77 00 1 5 Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance Your safety is of paramount importance If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department Prior to Installation Check the refrigerator freezer for transport damage Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed In the event of damage please contact your retailer Installation This appliance is heavy Care should be taken when moving it t is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable If the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by a cable available from your local Service Force Centre Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Parts which heat up should not be exposed Whenever possible the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is turned on in order to allow the refrigerant to settle Refrigerant The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained within th
30. re foods are frozen the actual temperature in the freezer compartment must be 18 C or colder Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the rating plate The freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods that can be frozen within 24 hours If you freeze goods on several days one after the other freeze amounts equal to 2 3 to 3 4 of the capacity indicated on the rating plate When freezing large quantities of food place the frozen freezing accumulator at the front into the top compartment in the freezing chamber Thawed foods which have not been processed further cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time For freezing the maximum capacity press the FROSTMATIC button 24 hours prior to freezing or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities Yellow indicator lights up The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for freezing of small quantities of up to 3 kg All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods occurs Caution Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands Hands can freeze to the goods Place packaged goods in the drawers Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with already frozen goods otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw The appliance electronics automatically switch the FROSTM ATIC func tion off after a period of 52 hours Yellow
31. red black 3 The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red 4 Upon completion there must be not cut or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheat Cord Clamp Warning A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely 818 20 77 00 1 Reversing The Door The door hinges can be changed from right as supplied to left if required to suit the location where the appliance is installed IN Warning Unplug from the mains before reversing the door Open the freezer compartment door and remove the plinth to the front Movethe door bearing cover on the plinth from the left to the right 2 Close the freezer compartment door Open the fridge compart ment door and unscrew the retaining screw for the self clos ing mechanism on the top of the freezer compartment door 3 With the freezer compartment door closed remove the cross head screws from the lower door bearing and remove the door bearing downwards 818 20 77 00 1 13 Reversing The Door 4 Move the bearing pivot from the right to the left hand hole Remove the freezer compartment door carefully to the front and place on one side 5 Unscrew the centre door bearing 6 R
32. the freezer Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing properly 818 20 77 00 1 Defrosting Maintenance and Cleaning il pe me Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply If the refrigerator only is to be cleaned press the FROSTM ATIC button several hours in advance in order to build up sufficient chill reserve in the freezer compartment for the interruption in service Do not open the freezer compartment door About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FROSTMATIC button in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in opera tion 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 Defrost the freezer compartment see section Defrosting Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda 5 ml to 0 5 litre of water Rinse and dry thoroughly Warning Do not use detergents abrasive powders highly perfumed clean
33. the warning tone will sound again at the end of the appropriate period of time If the doors remain open for longer than 80 minutes the warning tone will switch itself off automatically The red warning display will go off when the doors are closed Temperature Warning For the fridge The red warning display flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as the temperature in the fridge rises to more than 10 C t 1 You can switch off the warning tone using the WARNING OFF button il The warning display and warning tone switch themselves off automati cally when the temperature in the fridge drops to below 11 C Besides this the warning tone switches itself off automatically after 80 minutes have passed 818 20 77 00 1 26 For the freezer The red warning display flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as the temperature in the freezer rises to more than 12 C In addition the freezer temperature display flashes You can switch off the warning tone using the WARNING OFF button The freezer temperature display stops flashing and displays the warm est temperature that has been reached in the freezer during the tem perature alarm After approx 5 seconds the temperature display reverts to the current freezer temperature pe il The warning tone switches itself off automatically if the temperature in the freezer fallsto lower than 11 C The red warning display and the temperature display continue to flas
34. zer They can burst when the contents freeze Manufacturers recommended storage times should be adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Maintenance and Cleaning Before cleaning always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket do not pull on the cable Servicing This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre 818 20 77 00 1 Environmental Information Packaging All transit packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be reused Wood is un treated The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows gt PE lt for polyethylene e g the outer covering and the bags in the interior gt PS lt for polystyrene foam e g the pads which are pure hydrocarbon compounds and can be recycled The carton parts are made from recycled paper Please dispose of the packaging with due care for the environment Old Appliances When disposing of your old appliance Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable and remove any door catches to ensure small children cannot be trapped inside Help to keep your country tidy use an authorised disposal
35. zer com partment will switch off The temperature display will go off Note The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged or if there is no power being supplied to it Following connection to the mains power supply the appliance returns to the same operating state as before the interruption of main power If the appliance is not to be used for an extended period Switch appliance off by pressing and holding both ON OFF buttons for about 5 seconds Remove the mains plug or switch off Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly see section M ain tenance and Cleaning Leave the doors open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours 818 20 77 00 1 23 Holiday Mode In the holiday mode the temperature for the refrigerator is approxi mately 15 C In the holiday mode it is therefore possible to leave the door of the empty refrigerator closed during periods of extended absence Advantage Unintentional closing of the door or accidental closing of the door by persons who have access to your home during your absence is no longer a problem Without the holiday mode leav ing the door closed would lead to the accumulation of odours and mould After emptying and cleaning the appliance proceed as follows To set the holiday mode press the WARMER or COLDER but ton The temperature display will change and indicate in flashing numbers the DESIRED temperature th
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