AEG AGS1981 User Manual

AGS1981
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CONTENTS
4 SAFETY INFORMATION 7 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 8 CONTROL PANEL
9 DAILY USE 10 HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 11 CARE AND CLEANING 13 WHAT TO DO IF… 15 INSTALLATION 18 NOISES 19 TECHNICAL DATA
ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
We recommend the use of original spare parts.
When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available. The information can be found on the rating plate.
Model PNC Serial Number
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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
WARNING!
Keep ventilation openings, in the appli­ance enclosure or in the built-in structure, 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 ig-
nition
– 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.
WARNING!
Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service person­nel to avoid hazard.
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Power cord must not be length­ened.
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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.
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Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
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Do not pull the mains cable.
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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 (if foreseen) 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.
• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) 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.
• Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. (If the appliance is Frost Free)
• 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.
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.
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• 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.
• Connect to potable water supply only (If a water connection is foreseen).
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.
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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 cyclable.
are re-
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Control panel
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Flap
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Freezer baskets
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Rating plate
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Maxibox baskets
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CONTROL PANEL
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Alarm Light
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Fast Freeze Indicator
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Pilot Light
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Temperature Regulator
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Fast Freeze Switch
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SWITCHING ON
Insert the plug into the wall socket. Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting. The Pilot light and the Alarm light will light up.
SWITCHING OFF
To turn off the appliance, turn the Tem­perature regulator to the "
" position.
FAST FREEZE FUNCTION
To activate the Fast Freeze function, press the Fast Freeze switch. The Fast Freeze light will light up.
TEMPERATURE REGULATION
The temperature is automatically regula­ted. 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.
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The intermediate position is usually the most suitable. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the tempera­ture inside the appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM
In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the freezer (e.g. power cut) alarm light comes on. When normal conditions are restored the alarm light will switch off automatically.
DAILY USE
FREEZING FRESH FOOD
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh food activate the Fast Freezing function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freez­er compartment. Place the fresh food to be frozen in the top compartment. 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 fridge. The freezing process lasts 24 hours: dur­ing this period do not add other food to be frozen. After 24 hours, when the freezing process is completed, deactivate the Fast Freez­ing function (see "Fast Freezing func­tion").
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 24 hours on the Fast Freeze setting. If large quantities of food are to be stor­ed, remove the drawers but the lower one from appliance and place food on evapo­rator shelves to obtain the best perform­ance.
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 re-frozen (after cooling).
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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.
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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 ENERGY SAVING
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run con­tinuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consump­tion.
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 subse-
quently 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
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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 brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
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.
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. To remove the frost, follow the instruc­tions below:
• switch off the appliance and pull out the plug from the wall socket
• remove any stored food, wrap it in sev­eral layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place
• remove the freezer drawers
• put insulating material around the drawers, e.g. blankets or newspapers.
Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowls with hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer.
• 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
• carefully scrape off the ice when it starts to thaw (use a wood or a plastic scra­per)
• when all the ice has melted, dry the in­terior thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use.
• switch on the appliance and replace the frozen foodstuff.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush. 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
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It is recommended to operate the appliance at the highest position of the thermostatic control for some hours so that it can reach the sufficient storing temperature as soon as possible.
CAUTION!
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evapora­tor as you could damage it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the man­ufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during de­frosting, may shorten their safe storage life.
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