SANTO
Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer
Operating Instructions
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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.
1 Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.
01. This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
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3 Supplementary information regarding operation and practical uses of the appliance appear after this symbol.
2 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.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
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Contents |
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Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Fitting the Door Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Reversing The Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cold Accumulation Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Temperature setting buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Temperature Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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ALARM OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Prior to Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
COOLMATIC/FROSTMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 COOLMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 FROSTMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Holiday Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Contents
Control and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
"Open Door"-Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Opening the Freezer Compartment Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Storage Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Salad bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Bottle rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Correct storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Frozen Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The refrigerator is defrosted automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Freezer Compartment Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Food Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Energy Saving Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Internal Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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External Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Replacing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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1 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.
•It 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.
•Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the fridge/freezer. A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
•If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.
•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 the 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.
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Important Safety Instructions
•If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
–avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
–thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Child Safety
•Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product. Inform children of the possible dangers and instruct them in the correct use of the appliance.
•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 is not 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. Inform children of this danger.
•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 freezer. 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. Damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
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.
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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:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior.
>PS< 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 site.
Appliance Transport
Two persons are required to transport the appliance. Two handles are provided on the back of the appliance at the top to enable a better hold. Before transporting, the plinth cover must be removed to prevent damage.
0 1. To remove the plinth cover from the stops, tilt downwards and then pull forwards.
Important: Do not damage door contact (if present)
2.Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as
in the drawing, and transport the appliance.
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3.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.
4.When the appliance is standing in the desired place, attach the plinth cover. Make sure that the door contact (if present) is not damaged and that it engages in the corresponding aperture in the plinth cover.
Before Use
Packaging
01. Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appliance.
3 Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit.
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
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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.
Fitting the Door Handles
To keep the amount of packaging down and to reduce the size for transporting, the door handles are not mounted when the appliance is delivered.
1 Take care! Do not tighten screws too tightly (max. 2 Nm), the door handles could be damaged.
The handles are packed separately on the padding in front of the door, the brackets and screws inside the appliance.
To mount, lay the appliance carefully on its back, if necessary. Use a piece of padding or a blanket as protection under the appliance.
01. Screw the top door bracket to the door handle (1). Mount the
bottom door bracket to the bottom of the door (2).
Important: Ensure door handle is correctly positioned
2. Mount top door bracket on the top of the door (3) and screw handle to bottom door bracket
(4).
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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 |
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If installation next to a source of heat is unavoidable, the following minimum clearances must be maintained at the sides of the appliance:
–for electric cookers 3 cm;
–for oil and coal fired ranges 30 cm.
If these clearances cannot be maintained a heat insulating pad is required between the cooker and the refrigeration appliance.
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Installation
The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation
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 and a higher power consumption (see also "What to do if ...“).
Appliance Alignment
The appliance must be level.
0 1. Please level out unevennesses in the floor by screwing the two adjustable front feet in or out using the 13 mm spanner supplied. To do this remove the plinth panel (see chapter “Transporting the appliance“)
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Installation
Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
1 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 and Yellow |
Earth |
Blue |
Neutral |
Brown |
Live |
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings indentifying the Blue 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.
Green
& Yellow
Brown
Cord Clamp
2.The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal "N“ or coloured black.
3.The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked "L“ or coloured red.
4.Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheat.
1Warning! 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.
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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.
1 Warning! Unplug from the mains, before reversing the door.
01. Open the freezer compartment door and remove the plinth to the front. Move the 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.
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.
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Reversing The Door
5.Unscrew the centre door bearing.
6.Remove 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 compartment door.
8.Move the upper bearing pivot to the left.
9.Unscrew the top handle bracket from the handle rod (1). Unscrew the bottom handle bracket from the door (2).
10.Unscrew the top handle bracket from the door (3) and screw onto the bottom right-hand side of the door (4).
1Caution! Do not overtighten the screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may damage the door handles.
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