AEG A95288GA User Manual

A95288GA
A82968-GA2

User manual Freezer
Benutzerinformation Gefriergerät

Contents

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Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend
you to keep it in a safe plac e. An d p le as e pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

Safety information 3

Children and vulnerable people safety

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General safety 3
Daily Use 4
Care and cleaning 4
Installation 4
Service 5

Control panel 5

Switching on 6
Switching off 6
Temperature indicator 6
Temperature regulation 6
Ice maker function 6
TURBO FROSTMATIC function 6
High temperature alarm 7
Door open alarm 7

Ice dispenser 7

Child lock function 8
Temporary unlocking 8
Permanent unlocking 8
To activate the child lock function 8
Lighting 8
For continuous lighting 8
Switch off the lighting 8
Delivery of ice 8
Switch off the ice maker 8
Night mode 8
To activate the night mode 8
Switch off the night mode 9

First use 9

Cleaning the interior 9

Daily use 9

Freezing fresh food 9
Storage of frozen food 9
Thawing 10
Shelf above ice maker 10
Removing the ice container 10
Removal of freezing baskets from the
freezer 11

Helpful hints and tips 11

Hints for freezing 11
Hints for storage of frozen food 11

Care and cleaning 12

Periodic cleaning 12
Cleaning the ice maker 12
Cleaning the ventilation grille 12
Defrosting of the freezer 13
Periods of non-operation 13

What to do if… 13

Replacing the lamp 15
Closing the door 16

Technical data 16
Installation 16

Positioning 16
Location 17
Electrical connection 17
Removing the transport support 17
Rear spacers 18
Connecting the water hose. 18
Levelling 19
Starting the ice maker for the first time.

Door reversibility 19

Environmental concerns 19

Subject to change without notice

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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.

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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 ap-

pliance, 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

• 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.

Safety information

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WARNING!

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

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

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

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

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.

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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.

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen

2) If the lamp is foreseen

3) If the appliance is Frost Free

Control panel

• 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

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are recyclable.

Control panel

ON/OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

1. ON/OFF button

2. Pilot light

3. Temperature indicator

4. Temperature regulator, + and - buttons.

5. TURBO FROSTMATIC button

6. TURBO FROSTMATIC light

7. Alarm reset button

4) If a water connection is foreseen

TURBO

FROSTMATIC

ALARM OFF

Control panel

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8. Alarm light

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
If the pilot light and the display is not illuminated, press ON/OFF button.
Select a temperature according to "Temperature regulation".

If the door remains open for some minutes, the light will turn off automatically. The light
is reset by closing and opening the door.

Switching off

Press the ON/OFF button until a countdown is completed from -3 -2 -1.
The temperature indicator and the Pilot light switches off.

Temperature indicator

• During normal operation, the temperature indicator shows the current temperature in­side the appliance (ACTUAL temperature).

• During temperature adjusting operation, the temperature indicator flashes the appliance
temperature currently set (DESIRED temperature).

Temperature regulation

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

1. Set the required temperature by pressing the corresponding temperature regulator. The

temperature indicator flashes the DESIRED temperature.

2. Each time the temperature regulator is pressed the DESIRED temperature is adjusted

by 1 °C. The DESIRED temperature is reached within 24 hours.
Once the DESIRED temperature has been set, after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) the tem­perature indicator will show again the ACTUAL temperature inside the compartment. The
temperature indicator will change from flashing to continuous illumination.
For a correct storage of the food the following temperature should be set:

• -18 °C in the freezer.

Ice maker function

The ice maker is switched on at delivery and starts up automatically when the appliance is
connected to water and power supplies.
Press the Alarm reset button to switch on and off the ice maker.

TURBO FROSTMATIC function

The TURBO FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and , at the same
time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.
To activate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the TURBO FROSTMATIC button.

2. The TURBO FROSTMATIC indicator will light up and the Temperature indicator shows

SF (approx. 5 sec).
To deactivate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the TURBO FROSTMATIC button.

2. The TURBO FROSTMATIC indicator goes out.
The TURBO FROSTMATIC function stops automatically after about 52 hours.

Ice dispenser

High temperature alarm

Temperature increase in the freezer compartment (for example due to an earlier power
failure or door is open) is indicated by:

•Alarm light flashing

•flashing temperature

• sounding of buzzer
When normal conditions are restored:

• the acoustic alarm stops

• the temperature value continues to flash

• the Alarm light continues to flash
When you press the Alarm reset button to deactivate the alarm, the highest temperature
reached in the compartment appears on indicator
Then it returns on the normal operation showing the temperature in the freezer.
During the alarm phase, the buzzer can be switched off by pressing the Alarm reset button.

for some seconds.

Door open alarm

An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is left open for a few minutes. The door open alarm
conditions are indicated by:

•Alarm light flashing

• acoustic buzzer
Press the Alarm reset button to cancel the acoustic alarm.
When normal conditions are restored (door closed) the Alarm will stop automatically.

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Ice dispenser

1 2 5 6 3 4

Ice dispenser

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1 Child lock indicator
2 Locking function button
3 Night/lighting button
4 Photo electric sensor
5 Paddle
6 Illumination

Child lock function

The child lock function is activated at delivery.

Temporary unlocking

Press button 2 or 3 for about three seconds until the child lock indicator light (1) goes out.
The child lock function is reactivated automatically after about three seconds.

Permanent unlocking

Press buttons 2 and 3 at the same time for about three seconds.
The button 2 or 3 lights up to indicate unlocking and the child lock indicator (1) goes out.

To activate the child lock function

Press buttons 2 and 3 at the same time for about three seconds.
The child lock indicator is lit when activated.

Lighting

The ice dispenser lighting (6) illuminates automatically when operated.

For continuous lighting

1. Make sure that the ice dispenser is unlocked.

2. Press button (3) until the lighting goes on (about three seconds).
Brightness is now about 50% until the dispenser is used.

Switch off the lighting

1. Make sure that the ice dispenser is unlocked.

2. Press the button (3) until the lighting goes out (about three seconds).

Delivery of ice

The delivery of ice start when the paddle (5) is fully depressed and continues until the paddle
is released.
Stop delivery by removing the container from the paddle.

Switch off the ice maker

Refer to "Ice maker function" under Control panel.

Night mode

This function switches off the noise producing parts of the ice maker during the night

To activate the night mode

1. Make sure that the ice dispenser is unlocked.

First use

2. Press and release the button (3) and the lighting goes on.

Switch off the night mode

1. Make sure that the ice dispenser is unlocked.

2. Press and release the button (3) and the lighting goes out.
If increased ice production capacity is desired, it is advantageous to press the Action freeze

button in the top panel.
The Action freeze function stops automatically.

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.

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

Daily use

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep­frozen food for a long time.
To freeze small amount of fresh foods it is not necessary to change the present setting.
To freeze fresh food activate the TURBO FROSTMATIC function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in all compartments except the bottom drawer.
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.

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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.
The freezer baskets ensure that it is quick and easy to find the food package you want. If
large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers except for the bottom basket
which needs to be in place to provide good air circulation. On all shelves except for the top
shelf it is possible to place food that protrude until load limit stated on the side of the
middle section

Daily use

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In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has
been off for longer that 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).

Thawing

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

Shelf above ice maker

The shelf above the ice maker cannot be removed.

Removing the ice container

The ice container can be removed.

1. Tilt up and pull the ice container outwards

to removal.

When the ice container is pulled out, this

stops all the functions of the ice machine.

2. When refitting (if necessary) the ice con-

tainer feed screw should be positioned

against the rear flange.

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Helpful hints and tips

Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer

The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent
their accidental removal or falling out. At the time
of its removal from the freezer, pull the basket
towards yourself and, upon reaching the end
point, remove the basket by tilting its front up­wards.
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the front
of the basket to insert it into the freezer. Once you
are over the end points, push the baskets back in
their position.

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Helpful hints and tips

Hints for freezing

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

• 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.

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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 re-

tailer;

• 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

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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.
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 energy consumption.

Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason use a soft cloth rinsed in warm water and
neutral soap emulsion for cleaning external surfaces.

Do not use detergents or abrasive paste as these will damage the paint, or stainless steel
anti finger print coating.

After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.

Cleaning the ice maker

When necessary, clean the surfaces of the dispenser and the ice container that are accessible
from the outside, using only a soft cloth and warm water.
Ensure that the ice container is thoroughly dry before being refitted.

Do not use detergents or abrasive paste.

Cleaning the ventilation grille

The ventilation grille can be removed for washing.
Make sure the door is open and then: