ARCTIS
1283-7 GS
1288-7 GS
Table Top Electronic Freezer
Operating Instructions
Dear customer,
Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read
these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.
Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass
them on to possible new owners of the appliance.
These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes
which apply to your model.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper
functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/
or with signal words (
Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe
the following carefully.
This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical
applications of the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use
of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of
possible malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If
these instructions should not be sufficient, contact your local Service
Force Centre.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound proceses
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Appliance Packaging Information/Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Your freezer needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Reversing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Prior to Initial Start–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Plug socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
View of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Temperature setting buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Starting up and temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
FROSTMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Ice pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Freezing and storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storage Goods Symbol/Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Malfunctions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Magnetic door seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Help us to Help You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Noises during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Technical terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Important Safety Instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure
you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance.
Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about the
meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department
for assistance.
Intended use
• The freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the freezing of fresh food and storing frozen food, as well as for making
ice. If the appliance 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 freezer are not permitted for reasons
of safety.
• If you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes
other than the freezing or frozen storage of foods, the manufacturer
accepts no liability for any damages which may occur.
Prior to initial start–up
• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance
should a damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage,
please contact your supplier.
• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply
cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced
by authorised service or qualified personnel using a special cable of
the same type.
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.
• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Safety of children
• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from
children!
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the
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Important Safety Instructions
mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt
catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock
themselves in the appliance when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get themselves into other dangerous situations.
• Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household
appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let children play with the appliance!
Daily Operation
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers
with flammable materials such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill
cartridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst
when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even
explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc.
in the freezer. Exception: high alcohol content spirits can be stored
in the freezer.
• Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after
removal from the freezer. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to
the food causing skin abrasions.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer
(e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and
unplug it, or disconnect from the electricity supply.
• Placing frozen goods on the top of the appliance can lead to the
accumulation of condensation in the cavity of the storage tray
through contact with the cold. Electronic components are housed
within this cavity. If condensation should drip onto these components, the appliance could be damaged by a short circuit. For this
reason do not place frozen goods on top of the appliance.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable.
In case of malfunction
• If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the
"What to do if ..." section of these instructions. If the information
given there does not help, please do not perform any further repairs
yourself.
• This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only
genuine spare parts should be used.
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Disposal
• 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.
Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or
burned at an incinerating plant without danger.
About the materials: 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 all free of chlorofluorocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed
of at a waste-paper recycling collection location.
Disposal of old Appliances
For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed
of properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its
service life - for your new appliance as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any
snap or latch closures. This ensures that playing children do not lock
themselves inside the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.
Disposal:
• The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky
refuse.
• The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of
the appliance, must not be damaged.
• Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from your local Council or Environmental Health Office.
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Remove transport packaging
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.
Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.
You can remove any remnants of adhesive using white spirit.
Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the
appliance.
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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up 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 serial plate, which is
located at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for
each climate classification:
If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator
or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required, in order to prevent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance.
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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Installation
A/B
200 cm
2
105
C
570
550
93-103
Your freezer needs air
For correct operation this appliance must be located in a dry atmosphere, away from heat sources, e.g. cookers, radiators, boilers and
direct sunlight.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely around the back
and the top of the cabinet. There should be 100mm (4”) between the
top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture.
Alternatively allow 50mm (2”) between the top of the cabinet and any
overhanging kitchen furniture and a gap of 25mm (1”) on either side
of the appliance.
If your appliance is installed under a
continuous worktop, an air outlet
opening of at least 200 cm
2
and a
ventilation grille (A/B) matching the
worktop design should be installed at
the rear of the worktop.
The cut surfaces of the worktop (C)
should be varnished to avoid swelling
due to penetration of moisture.
The appliance wall distance must be
at least 30 mm and should be
checked before the ventilation grille
is inserted.
Special accessories:
A Ventilation grille, brown
B Ventilation grille, white
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Installation
Tilt the appliance slightly towards the
rear and prop it securely.
Unscrew the door hinge screws (K)
and remove the hinge pin bracket (1).
Open the door a little way and take it
out downwards.
Unscrew the upper pin (A) and screw
it into place on the opposite side.
Fit the door into the upper pin (A)
and close it.
Screw the hinge pin bracket (1)
securely into place on the opposite
side using the screws (K).
Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the
opposite side after having pushed in
the plugs with a punch. Cover the
holes left open with the plugs contained in the documentation pack.
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Reversing the door
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side
(as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the
mains beforehand.
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K
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Prior to Initial Start–Up
Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
Remove the ice pack from the appliance.
Only put the ice pack to freeze in the top drawer after the optimal
storage temperature of –18 °C has been reached.
Re-freeze thawed ice packs in the same way, e. g. after cleaning the
appliance.
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 mea-
sures 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 identifying 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
coloured black.
3.The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked
“L” or coloured red.
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GREEN & YELLOW
BLUE
13 AMP. FUSE
13 AMP
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
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Prior to Initial Start-Up
4.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.
Plug socket
The plug socket necessary for connection of your appliance to the
electricity supply should be positioned so that it is possible to pull out
the appliance plug.
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If your appliance is installed under a
continuous worktop, the plug socket
should be provided as shown.
Alternatively a concealed spur socket fitted with a 13 A fuse may be
fitted.
If the socket is not accessible once
the appliance is built in, the electrical installation must include suitable
means of isolating the appliance
from the mains (e.g. fuse, cut-out,
current trip or similar with a minimum contact separation of 3 mm).
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Description of the appliance
View of the appliance
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Drawer (for storing frozen
food and freezing fresh
produce)
➁
Drawer (for storing frozen
food and freezing fresh
produce)
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Drawer (only for storage)
➃
Drawer (only for storage)
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Control panel
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Rating plate
The freezer has stops to prevent the drawers from falling out when
fully extended.
To remove the drawers (e.g. for cleaning purposes), pull them out as far
as the stops, lift and extract.
1. Pilot light (green)
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Temperature setting buttons (for warmer and colder temperatures)
4. Temperature display
5. FROSTMATIC indicator light (yellow)
6. Push button for FROSTMATIC
7. Warning light (red)
8. WARNING OFF button
Control panel
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FROSTMATIC
WARNUNG
WÄRMER °C
KÄLTER
EIN
AUS
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EIN/AUS
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°C
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Control panel
Temperature setting buttons
The temperature is adjusted using the „+“
(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 (one light illuminated) to the display of the
DESIRED temperature (one light flashing) by pressing one of the two
buttons, „+“ or „-“.
• With each further press of one of the two buttons, the DESIRED
temperature is adjusted by one display field.
• If 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 is required in the freezer, this can be adjusted to
the temperatures shown in the display. The DESIRED temperature is
indicated by a flashing light.
ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently
present in the freezer. The ACTUAL temperature is indicated by a continuously illuminated light.
Temperature Display
The temperature display can indicate several pieces of
information:
• During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the
freezer (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed, the corresponding light
illuminates.
• If the temperature in the freezer is warmer than the display range of
the temperature display, the red warning light flashes and all the
lights in the temperature display are extinguished.
• If the temperature in the freezer is colder than the display range of
the temperature display, then the light for the lowest temperature
(-24) continues to illuminate.
• When the temperature is being adjusted, the temperature currently
set flashes (DESIRED temperature).
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+
°C
-16-18-20-22-24
-
°C
16-18-20-22-24
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Starting up and temperature regulation
Warning system
The warning system comprises of an optical warning light
(red) and an acoustic warning tone. The red warning light
and the warning tone signal an alarm if the temperature
in the freezer compartment is too warm.
Temperature Warning
The red warning light illuminates and the warning tone sounds if the
temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -12°C.
An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment may be
caused by
- frequent or extended opening of the door;
- storing large quantities of warm food;
- a high ambient temperature;
- a malfunction in the cooling system.
Switch off the warning tone by pressing the WARNING OFF button.
The warning light and warning tone switch off automatically when the
ACTUAL temperature in the freezer compartment drops again and
returns to the range of the display.
Additionally operate FROSTMATIC by depressing the FROSTMATIC button for more than one second.
The amber pilot light (5) comes on and the refrigerator motor runs
continuously.
After the storage temperature has been reached, press the FROSTMATIC
button again to switch off the FROSTMATIC function. The yellow light
goes out.
Note: when the appliance is switched on for the first time, the warning light and the warning tone signal an alarm because the necessary
storage temperature in the freezer compartment has not yet been
reached.
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Starting up and temperature regulation
Insert the plug into the plug socket.
Press ON/OFF button.
The green mains pilot indicator illuminates. 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.
Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button.
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FROSTMATIC
The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature
currently set flashes on the temperature display.
Set the required temperature by pressing the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“
(COLDER) buttons (see section "Temperature setting buttons"). The
temperature display will immediately show the changed setting. With
each further press of one of the two buttons, the DESIRED temperature is adjusted by one display field.
The temperature is fixed to -18°C.
From a food safety point of view -18°C should be considered suffi-
ciently cold for storing food in the freezer.
Once the required temperature has been set, after a short period
(approx. 5 sec.) the temperature display will change and again indicate
the current ACTUAL temperature inside the fridge. The display will
change from flashing to continuous illumination.
The compressor will start and then run automatically.
Information! When the setting is changed, the compressor does not
start immediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place.
As the storage temperature within the freezer is reached quickly you
can store food immediately after switching on.
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FROSTMATIC
FROSTMATIC button
The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of
fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs
already stored from undesirable warming.
The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC
button. The yellow light illuminates. If the FROSTMATIC function is not
ended manually, the appliance electronics switch off the FROSTMATIC
function after 48 hours. The yellow light goes out.
The FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by pressing the FROSTMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
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FROSTMATIC
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Freezing and storing frozen food
Interior Accessories
Ice pack
There is an ice pack in one drawer of the freezer.
Refer to the section “Prior to Initial Start–Up” concerning freezing of
the ice pack.
In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the ice pack will
lengthen the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to defrost by
several hours.
The ice pack can only fulfil this task if it is placed in the uppermost
drawer, at the front, above the frozen food.
You can use the ice pack for cooling cold bags.
Freezing and storing frozen food
You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18°C or colder before freezing food.
• Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate. The
freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be
frozen within a period of 24 hours. If you wish to freeze food 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.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers
with flammable materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. 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.
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Freezing and storing frozen food
To freeze the maximum quantity shown on the rating plate press the
FROSTMATIC button 24 hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for
smaller quantities. Yellow display lights up.
The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for freezing of small
quantities.
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 food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food and cause skin abrasions.
Place the packed food in the drawers. Place food to be frozen in the
appliance´s two top drawers (1) and (2) equipped with its own refrigerated shelves. Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost. Freezer drawers (3) and
(4) should only be used for storage of frozen food.
Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type, as far as possible.
Once the required storage temperate has been reached, press the
FROSTMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
The appliance’s electronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function automatically after 24 hours. The yellow light goes out. You can also end
the FROSTMATIC function manually by pressing the FROSTMATIC button again.
Tips:
• The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
– freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
– special containers for frozen goods;
– extra–thick aluminium foil.
• The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap: plastic clips,
rubber bands or tape.
• Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for
the frozen food to dry out.
• Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
• Do not fill containers for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or
paste–like goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
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Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
• The symbols on the drawers show
different types of frozen goods.
• 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 pretreating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high
fat content.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer
compartment and leave to freeze.
To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it
under running water for a few seconds.
Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer
compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use the ice scraper
supplied.
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Defrosting
During use and when the door is opened, moisture is deposited as frost
inside the appliance, particularly on the evaporator melts. This frost
must be removed from time to time using the soft plastic scraper supplied. Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.
The freezer should always be defrosted when the layer of frost has
reached a thickness of approx. 4 millimetres. Defrost should be carried
out once a year regardless of the amount of frost that has built up. A
good time for defrosting is when the appliance is empty or contains
only little food.
Each temperature rise reduces the keeping qualities of your frozen
food. Around 12 hours before defrosting your freezer, switch over to
fast freeze to build up a low temperature reserve in the frozen food.
Warning!
• Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process.
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Switching off the appliance
• Do not use defrosting sprays, they can be hazardous to your health
and/or contain substances that damage plastics.
Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food and can cause skin abrasions.
Switch on the FROSTMATIC function a few hours before defrosting to
make sure frozen food remains sufficiently frozen.
Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store
it, covered, in a cool place.
Switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or switch off
the circuit breaker.
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Remove all drawers except the bottom one. The bottom drawer serves as
a practical container to collect the
water from the thawing ice. Pull out
the drawer and insert the plastic
scraper in the special location to act
as an extension channel to collect the
defrost water.
Tip: To speed up the defrosting
process, place a pan with warm water
in the appliance and close the door.
Remove pieces of ice that have fallen
before they completely defrost.
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After defrosting, thoroughly clean the freezer compartment and interior fittings (see "Cleaning and Care" section).
Do not forget to switch the FROSTMATIC function off again.
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Switching off the appliance
To switch off, press the ON/OFF button “ ” until the mains power
light extinguishes.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
Remove all deep-frozen packages as well as ice-trays.
Switch off the appliance by pressing the ON/OFF button until the
mains power light extinguishes.
Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the electricity sup-
ply.
Defrost freezer and clean thoroughly (see section: “Defrosting and
Cleaning”).
Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
• The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off
and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or disconnect
from the electricity supply.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could
accumulate in electrical components and there is a danger of an
electric shock. Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important!
• 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.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
Remove frozen food and wrap it in several layers of newspaper. Store it
in a cool place, well covered.
Defrost the appliance prior to cleaning (see “Defrosting” section).
Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke-
warm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0.5 litres
of water).
After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
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Malfunctions
If the electronics in the appliance have detected a fault that prevents
the ACTUAL temperature being measured, all the lights in the temperature display will flash. The appliance will continue to function using a
backup program until your local Service Force engineer has repaired
the appliance.
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After everything is dry, switch to FROSTMATIC function and switch off
the audible warning signal. Immediately replace the previously
removed food in the freezer. When the red warning light goes out,
turn the FROSTMATIC function off.
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.
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Magnetic door seal
After opening and closing the door of your freezer you will not be able
to open the door again immediately. This is because a vacuum will
have developed inside, keeping the door closed until the pressures
inside and outside the door have equalised. After a few minutes you
can easily reopen the door.
Energy Saving Tips
• Do not install the appliance near boilers, radiators or other sources
of heat. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent
operation of the compressor.
• Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base
and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings.
• Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to
cool first.
• Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary.
• Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
• Check the storage temperature in the freezer on the temperature
display.
• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food
will then be used to cool the fridge.
• Always keep the heat emitting condenser, the metal grille on the rear
wall of your appliance clean.
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What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
Spare parts:
The following spare parts can be ordered from your local AEG Service
Force Centre. You can fit these yourself without any special skill or
training, e.g.:
– freezer drawers
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rec-
tify yourself using the following instructions.
Please check whether the pilot lights come on, the refrigerating unit
operates, and the internal temperature is being maintained. Do not
perform any other work on the appliance if the following information
does not provide assistance in your specific case.
Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by
competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please
contact your specialist dealer or your Local Service Force Centre.
If the freezer system has stopped working and the freezer is full, the
reserve in the cold accumulator and in the deep frozen food itself will
give the food a hold over time of about 27 hours. If the freezer is
without a cold accumulator the hold over time will be reduced to
about 18 hours.
Symptoms
Appliance does not work,
no pilot light is
illuminated.
Possible Cause
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not plugged
in or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is
defective
Socket is defective.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an
electrician.
Remedy
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if
necessary.
Temperature is set too
cold.
Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer
setting temporarily.
Appliance cools too much.
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What to do if...
Symptoms Possible Cause Remedy
The freezer temperature is
not sufficient, red light
illuminates, temperature
alarm signal sounds.
Temperature is not properly adjusted.
A large quantity of warm
food placed in the appliance within the last 24
hours.
Please look in the “Initial
Start Up” section.
Press the FROSTMATIC
button.
Do not leave the door
open any longer than necessary. Press the fast freeze
switch.
Door was open for an
extended period.
The appliance is near a
heat source.
Please look in the
“Installation Location”
section.
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.
Door seal is not air tight
(possibly after reversing
the door).
Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal
with a hair dryer (on a
cool setting). At the same
time shape the warmed
door seal by hand such
that it sits correctly.
Unusual noises.
Appliance is not level.
The appliance is touching
the wall or other objects.
Readjust the feet.
Move the appliance slight-
ly.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
changing the temperature
setting.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
Important: regularly check on the red temperature pilot light and temperature display to establish that the storage temperature is being
maintained.
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Service & Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning:
08705 929 929
Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering
your post code area.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at
www
.serviceforce.co.uk
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.
Help us to Help You
Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning.
When you contact us we need to know:
1. Your name, address and post code.
2. Your telephone number.
3. Clear and concise details of the fault.
4. The model number and serial number (see rating plate).
5. Date of purchase.
Customer Care
For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance and for further
information on AEG products, please contact our Customer Care
Department 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 to this number may be recorded for training purposes.
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Guarantee Conditions
Standard guarantee conditions
We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase
this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by
reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option
repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or
carriage on condition that:
• The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
• The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and
in accordance with the manufactuer's instructions.
• The appliance has not been serviced, maintained repaired, taken
apart or tampered with by any person not authoried by us.
• All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by an AEG
Service Force Centre.
• Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's
property.
• This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
Home visits are made between
8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium
will be charged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
• Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or
neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of
glass or plastic.
• Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly
installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom.
• Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus
those which are subject to rental agreements.
• Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following
qualifications:
• The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for
labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or
range of products.
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• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another
user.
• Your new home is within 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 in 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 appliance.
France Senlis +33 (0) 3 44 62 29 29
Germany Nürnberg +49 (0) 800 234 7378
Italy Pordenone +39 (0) 0434 39 4700
Sweden Stockholm +46 (0) 8 672 53 60
UK Slough +44 (0) 1753 219899
Noises during Operation
The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances:
•
Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can
be heard.
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Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear
it humming.
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Bubbling/ When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear
Splashing bubbling or splashing noises. Even after the compressor
has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a
short time.
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.
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Technical terminology
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
Technical terminology
• Refrigerant
• Refrigerant
Circuit
• Evaporator
• Compressor
• Condenser
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.
Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an
evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and pipe
work.
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.
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.
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.
AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg
http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de
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