AEG Arctis 3173-4GS User Manual
ÖKO-ARCTIS SUPER 3173-4GS
Electronic Freezers
Operating Instructions
Dear customer,
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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
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functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/
or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe
the following carefully.
This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
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Supplementary information regarding operation and practical
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applications of the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use
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of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating
instructions can be found at the end in the section "Technical
Terminology".
The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of
possible malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If
these instructions should not be sufficient, our customer service
department is always available to you.
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Contents
Safety
Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Transport
Remove transport safeguard
Installation
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The refrigerator or freezer needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Opening the door
Re-Hanging Door
1. Appliances with base cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2. Appliances without base cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Door Alignment
Appliance Description
View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Interior Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ice Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Temperature Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
FAST FREEZE Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Prior to Initial Start-Up
Initial Start-Up
Temperature Adjustment
Switching the Appliance Off
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Contents
Control and Information Systems
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"Open Door"-Warning (not included with all models!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Power Interruption (not included with all models!) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Partial/Complete Thaw Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Freezing
Frozen Storage
Preparation of Ice Cubes
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
Maximum Load/Stacking Limit
Defrosting
Cleaning and Care
Energy Saving Tips
What to do if ...
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Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Interior Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Adjust door contacter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Customer Service
Noises during Operation
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Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
Technical Terminology
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Safety
The safety of our freezers is in accordance with recognised technological standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel
that it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines:
Use for Intended Purpose
• The freezer is intended for household use. It is suited for the freezing
and frozen storage of foods as well as the preparation of ice. The
manufacturer assumes no liability for damages occurring through
improper operation or use of the appliance for unintended purposes.
• 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, please observe all
valid legal regulations for your application.
Prior to initial start-up
• Check the refrigerator/freezer for transport damage. Do not under
any circumstances connect a damaged appliance! Please contact your
supplier in the event of damage.
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 for Children
• Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from
children!
• 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 eliminates the danger that playing children
lock themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.
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Safety
• Children often do not recognise the dangers involved with household
appliances. Please provide for the necessary supervision and do not
allow children to play with the appliance!
Daily Operation
• Containers with flammable gases or fluids can develop leaks through
contact with the cold. Danger of explosion! Do not store containers
with flammable substances, such as in the refrigerator/freezer. aerosol cans, refill cartridges for cigarette lighters etc.
• Bottles and cans may not be placed in the freezer compartment. They
can burst when the contents freeze - or even explode if the contents
contain carbonic acid! Never place sodas, juices, beer, wine, champagne etc. into the freezer compartment. Exception: Spirits with high
alcohol content may be stored in the freezer compartment.
• Do not place ice cream or ice cubes directly from the freezer compartment into the mouth. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury.
• Never touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the
goods.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer
(e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Before cleaning the appliance switch off and remove the plug from
the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
• Placing frozen goods on the top of the appliance can lead to the
accumulation of condensate in the cavity of the storage tray through
contact with the cold. Electronic components are housed within this
cavity. If condensate 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 should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section "What to do if ..." in these operating instruction. If the instructions in this section are not sufficient, do not undertake any further
work on your own.
• Refrigerators/feezers may only be repaired by trained personnel.
Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial
danger. Please contact your dealer or our customer service department for repairs.
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Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped 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.
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Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any
snap or latch closures. This eliminates the danger that playing children
lock themselves into 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, may not be damaged.
• Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall.
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Appliance Transport
Two persons are required for transport of the appliance. There are two
recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the
appliance at the top for improved gripping.
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Only for appliances with base cover: Pull cover up to remove.
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Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the drawing, and transport the appliance.
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In order to push the appliance into its final position, press carefully at
the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly. The weight is
thus transferred to the back casters and the appliance can be easily
pushed.
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Remove transport safeguard
The appliance as well as interior accessory parts are safeguarded for
transport.
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Remove tape from left and right of the outside of the door.
Tape remnants can be removed with benzene. Wipe off benzene.
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Remove all tape and pads from the interior of the appliance.
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Peal off the protective film from the control panel
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Remove door seal safeguards from door seal at the inside of the door.
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With open door remove transport safeguard at door pivot.
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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room. The basement is an ideal set-up location for freezers.
Energy use 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 corre-
sponds 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:
Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +18 to +38 °C
T +18 to +43 °C
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If 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 condensationon the outside of the appliance.
The refrigerator or freezer needs air
Air is fed under the door through the vent
slots in the base and is exhausted upwards
along the back wall. To ensure proper air circulation never cover or alter the vent openings.
Installation
Attention!
for example, a hanging cabinet, a clearance of
at least 10 cm between the top of the
appliance and the cabinet above it must be
maintained.
Insert both wall spacers (packed with the door
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handle) into the sockets in the back of the
appliance as shown in the diagram, so that
the required clearance for air exhaust at the
back of the appliance is maintained.
If the appliance is installed under,
Appliance Alignment
The appliance must have a solid, level footing. Please compensate for
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unevenness in the floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front
in or out.
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Installation
Electrical connection
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
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Please ensure that the voltage and current indicated on the rating
plate agree with the voltage of your electricity supply.
220/240 volts (i. e. 220/240V AC).
If your appliance has been equipped with a mains lead with a moulded
on type plug, you must comply with the following regulations:
The plug moulded on to the cord incorporates a fuse. For replacement,
use a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse. Only ASTA approved or certified fuses
should be used. The fuse cover/carrier must be replaced in the event of
changing the fuse. The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier
ist lost. A replacement cover/carrier must be obtained from an electrical goods retailer. If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable
for the plug fitted to the appliance, then the plug must be cut off and
an appropriate one fitted. When fitting the plug please note the
following points:
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green
& Yellow
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
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Blue
Cord Clamp
Brown
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 which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to
the earth terminal in your plug, which is marked with the letter E or
by the earth symbol or coloured green, or green and yellow.
2. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the live
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
3. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the neutral
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
When wiring the plug, ensure that all strand of wire are securely retained in each terminal.
Do not forget to tighten the mains lead clamp on the plug.
Warning!
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safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.
Voltage 220/240V AC
Fuse rating 13 amps
See rating plate for further information. The rating plate is inside, on
the left.
A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious
Opening the door
If the door is closed when the appliance is in operation, it cannot be
immediately opened again, because a vacuum occurs which holds the
door closed until pressure has been equalised. The door can be opened
again after several minutes.
If your appliance is equipped
with a QUICK door opener - an
opening mechanism integrated into the door handle - the
door can be opened easily at
any time.
Be sure that both catches (A)
grip into the folds of the door
seal as shown in the drawing.
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