AEG A51700GSW0 User Manual [de]

A51700GSW0

FREEZER USER MANUAL

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GEFRIERGERÄT BENUTZERINFORMATION

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CONTENTS

4 Safety information
7 Control panel
8 First use
9Daily use

9 Helpful Hints and Tips
10 Care and cleaning
12 What to do if…
14 Technical data
14 Installation
17 Environmental concerns

Contents

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The following symbols are used in this user
manual:

Important information concerning your
personal safety and information on how to
avoid damaging the appliance.

General information and tips

Environmental information

Subject to change without notice

4 Safety information

SAFETY INFORMATION

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using
the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid
unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the ap­pliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instruc­tions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that ev­eryone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physi­cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person re­sponsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing chil­dren to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a
spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before
you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

CAUTION!

Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household
as explained in this instruction booklet.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• 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

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• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage
to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

WARNING!

Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appli-

ance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.

4. Do not pull the mains cable.

5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of elec-

tric shock or fire.

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You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover

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of interior lighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/
wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

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Bulb lamps

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used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household ap-

pliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

WARNING!

Do not place frozen food on the top since cold and vapour may produce water condensate
within its inner side. The resulting drip liquid may cause malfunctions. Therefore, do not
place nor leave frozen items of any kind on the top.

Daily Use

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.

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Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's in­structions.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer
to relevant instructions.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure
on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.

2) If the lamp is foreseen.

3) If the appliance is Frost Free.

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Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Never use a hair drier or other heating appliances to speed up defrosting. Excessive heat
may damage the plastic interior, and humidity could enter the electric system making it
live.

Installation

For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appli­ance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it.
In that case retain packing.

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil
to flow back in the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheat­ing. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.

• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or
catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

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Connect to potable water supply only.

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Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician or competent person.

• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts must be used.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together
with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the ap­pliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local
authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchang­er. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol

4) If a water connection is foreseen.

are recyclable.

Control panel

CONTROL PANEL

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1 Green On/Off Indicator Light
2 Temperature Regulator and On/Off Switch
3 Yellow Fast Freeze Indicator Light
4 Acoustic Signal Stop and Fast Freeze Switch
5 Red Alarm Indicator Light

Switching on

1. Allow the appliance to stand for 4 hrs after installation.

2. Insert the plug into the wall socket.

3. Turn the Temperature Regulator clockwise to a temperature lower than << - 16 °C >>

position.

4. The Green On/Off Indicator Light will light up and Red Alarm Indicator Light will blink.

5. The lighting up of the Green On/Off Indicator Light means that the appliance is switch-

ed on.

6. The blinking of the Red Alarm Indicator Light means an improper temperature in the

freezing compartment. In addition, an intermittent sound can be heard, which can be
stopped by pressing the Acoustic Signal Stop and Fast Freeze Switch once.

7. When switching on the freezer for the first time, the Red Alarm Indicator Light will

blink until the internal temperature has reached a level required for the safe conserva­tion of frozen food.

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Switching off

1. To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature Regulator to the "O" position.

2. To disconnect the appliance from the power disconnect the mains plug from the wall

socket.

Temperature regulation

The temperature within the appliance is controlled by the Temperature Regulator situated
on the control panel.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature Regulator toward lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature Regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside
the appliance depends on:

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• room temperature

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

Red Alarm Indicator Light

Under normal operating conditions, the internal temperature of the freezer will ensure the
long-term conservation of the stored food.
When such temperature rises above a certain level (-12 °C), the appliance will trigger an
acoustic and light alarm. The light alarm is a blink red light (Red Alarm Indicator Light),
while the acoustic alarm is an intermittent sound.
You can stop the acoustic alarm by pressing the Acoustic Signal Stop Switch once.

When switching on the freezer for the first time, the Red Alarm Indicator Light will blink
until the internal temperature has reached a level required for the safe conservation of fro­zen food.

Fast Freeze function

If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen:

1. Press the Fast Freeze Switch for 2-3 seconds to activate the fast-freeze function 6-24

hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer, the Yellow Fast Freeze Indicator Light
will illuminate. The compressor will now run continuously, to ensure that the fresh food
is frozen as quickly as possible.

2. It is possible to deactivate the function at any time by pressing the Fast Freeze Switch

for 2-3 seconds.

3. Place the foods in the freezing compartments (the second and third boxes), for maxi-

mum freezing performance remove the freezer tray and drawers (if the drawer is fore­seen) and then place the foods to be frozen directly on the evaporator. In case of freez­ing smaller food volumes do not need to remove the freezer tray and drawers.

4. Once the food is completely frozen (it may take up to 24 hours) you can manually

switch off the fast-freeze function by pressing the Fast Freeze Switch for 2- 3 seconds
and the Yellow Fast Freeze Indicator light will also go out.

5. Move frozen food from the freezing compartments into the other three compartments

(storing compartments) to make room for another freezing.

If the Fast Freeze Switch is accidentally left on, the fast-freeze function will be automatical­ly switched off 48 hours later. The Yellow Fast Freeze Indicator light will also go out.

FIRST USE

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories
with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand­new product, then dry thoroughly.

Daily use

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

DAILY USE

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartments (the second and the third boxes) are suitable for freezing fresh
food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the fast freeze function.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.
The freezing tray can be used for freezing small fruits (raspberry, strawberry, currant, etc.).
Place a thin layer of the unpacked fruits in the tray. Once they are frozen, the fruits can be
packed, sorted and placed in the storing compartments.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the com­partment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has
been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising
time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re­frozen (after cooling).

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Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed at room temperature.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking
will take longer.

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped
through the coils or tubing. This is correct.

• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear a
whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is correct.

• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise. It is natural, not dangerous
physical phenomenon. This is correct.

• When the compressor switches on or switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of the
temperature regulator. This is correct.

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

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• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating
plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during
this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are
airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a
rise in temperature of the latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep
tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retail­er;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;

• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION!

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from
debris.

• rinse and dry thoroughly.

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Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes
to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance
and save electricity consumption.

Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of
this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top com­partment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set the Temperature Regulator toward higher settings ,
in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation.

To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:

1. Switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool

place.

CAUTION!

Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.

3. Leave the door open and insert the plastic

scraper in the appropriate seating at the
bottom centre, placing a basin under­neath to collect the defrost water.

In order to speed up the defrosting process,
place a pot of warm water in the freezer com­partment. In addition, remove pieces of ice
that break away before defrosting is com­plete.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the in-

terior thoroughly and keep the scraper for
future use.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Turn the Temperature Regulator to the << -18 °C >> position and leave to run for at

least 4 hours in quick freeze mode.

7. After 4 hours reload the previously removed food into the compartments.