© Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000
Printed by Xerox Hungary Ltd.
Chest freezers
Operating Instructions
GB
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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.
ΦSupplementary 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 ...
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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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 The chest freezer needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Controls and monitoring devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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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
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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.
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The mains plug is not |
Insert mains plug. |
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plugged in. |
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The appliance is not |
The power supply has |
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been interrupted: |
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functioning, the green |
power cut in the |
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power supply pilot |
supply network, faulty |
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light is not illuminated. |
fuse, socket or |
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an electrician. |
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another fault in the |
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household electrical |
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system. |
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Too large a quantity of |
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warm products has |
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section on „Freezing”. |
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freezer. |
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The temperature |
The lid has been left |
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open for as long as is |
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acoustic alarm sounds |
open for a long time. |
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necessary. |
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and the red warning |
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light illuminates. |
Temperature is not |
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on „Temperature |
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properly adjusted. |
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Ajustment”. |
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Keep the lid closed |
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Appliance malfunction. |
and notify your local |
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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
ΦPull out the mains plug to switch off the appliance.
ΦOpenlid. the lid of the chest freezer. The light bulb can be found in the inner
ΦWith the help of a small screwdriver
remove the light cover downwards. 
ΦExert pressure to remove the light glass
as shown in the drawing. Unscrew the 
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