AEG Arctis 3386-6GT, Arctis 2686-6GT User Manual
818 03 34 011291580
Chest freezers
Operating Instructions
GB
© Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000
Printed by Xerox Hungary Ltd.
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Dear customer,
Before placing your new chest 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!, Attention!). Please observe the following
carefully.
FF
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, our customer service department is
always available to you.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
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Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in
accordance with the appropriate standards.
During manufacturing, necessary measures were taken especially in
compliance with the law governing the safety of appliances (GSG), the
regulations for the prevention of accidents caused by refrigerating
equipment (VBG 20) and the regulations of the association of German
Electrical Engineers (VDE).
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
73/23/EEC of 19/2/ 1973 - Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC of 3/5/1989
(including Modification Directive 92/31/EEC) - EMC Directive
Special accessories
Additional products can be purchased from your sales dealer as special
accessories:
Extra universal storage baskets
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
The chest freezer needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls and monitoring devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storage baskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maximum capacity / Stacking limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Frozen Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Energy Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
What to do if. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Service & Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur-chase
spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning:
08705 929929
Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering
your post code area.
In guarantee customers should ensure that the checks on the previous
pages 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
caIIs.
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, contact our Customer Care Department by
letter or telephone, as follows: ,
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1 DZ
Tel: 08705 350350, calls this number may be recorded for training
purposes.
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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 only. It is suitable for freezing
and storage of frozen food. 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, the manufacturer accepts
no liability for any damages which may occur.
Prior to initial start-up
check the 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. There is a danger of suffocation Keep packaging materials
away from children!
For appliances with lockable lids: Children playing could get locked in.
There is a danger of suffocation Keep the key out of the reach of
children and do not leave it near the appliance.
Symptom
The appliance is not
functioning, the green
power supply pilot
light is not illuminated.
The temperature
acoustic alarm sounds
and the red warning
light illuminates.
Possible cause
The mains plug is not
plugged in.
The power supply has
been interrupted:
power cut in the
supply network, faulty
fuse, socket or
another fault in the
household electrical
system.
Too large a quantity of
warm products has
been put in the
freezer.
The lid has been left
open for a long time.
Temperature is not
properly adjusted.
Appliance malfunction.
Remedy
Insert mains plug.
Mains malfunctions
are to be corrected by
an electrician.
Please consult the
section on Freezing.
Only leave the lid
open for as long as is
necessary.
Please consult section
on Temperature
Ajustment.
Keep the lid closed
and notify your local
AEG Service force
Centre.
Replace light bulb
Warning! Electric shock hazard! Before changing the bulb, disconnect
the appliance from the electricity supply.
Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 15 W, socket: E 14
FF
Pull out the mains plug to switch off the appliance.
FF
Open the lid of the chest freezer. The light bulb can be found in the inner
lid.
FF
With the help of a small screwdriver
remove the light cover downwards.
FF
Exert pressure to remove the light glass
as shown in the drawing. Unscrew the
bulb, and replace it with a new bulb.
FF
Restart the appliance again.
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