AEG END42396X User Manual

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Fridge-Freezer

Frigorífico-congelador

END42396X

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Contents

Safety information	2
Control panel	4
First use	5
Daily use	5
Helpful hints and tips	6

How to use the water dispenser with BRITA

MAXTRA filter cartridge

Care and cleaning	13
What to do if…	14
Technical data	15
Installation	15
Environmental concerns	18

Subject to change without notice

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

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 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

•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.

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.

6.You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover1) 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.

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.2)

•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.

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•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.

•Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

•Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.

Installation

Important! 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.

1)If the lamp cover is foreseen

2)If the appliance is Frost Free

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• Connect to potable water supply only.3)

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 are recyclable.

Control panel

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1Temperature regulator Action Freeze button

2Action Freeze indicator

Switching on

Remove, if present, the remove label stuck on the inside of the freezer compartment. Insert the plug into the wall socket.

Switching off

To switch off the appliance remove the mains plug.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated. To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

•press the temperature regulator more times until the LED corresponding to the required temperature lights up. Selection is progressive, varying from +2°C to +8°C.

A medium setting is generally 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.

Important! If the ambient temperature is lower than 16°C press the temperature regulator until the LED corresponding to the lowest temperature lights up.

Action Freeze function

You can activate the Action Freeze function by pressing the Action Freeze button more times until the LED corresponding to the symbol Action Freeze indicator lights up. You can deactivate the Action Freeze function by pressing the Action Freeze button more times until the required temperature is selected.

3) If a water connection is foreseen

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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.

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

Daily use

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

Bottle rack

Place the bottles (with the opening facing front) in the pre-positioned shelf.

Important! If the shelf is positioned horizontally, place only closed bottles.

this result, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards and be placed on the next higher level.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights.

To make these adjustments proceed as follows:

gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

Air cooling

The Dynamic Air Cooling (DAC) fan let food cool quickly and a more uniform temperature in the compartment.

You can switch on the fan by pressing the switch shown in the picture. The green light comes on.

This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to store previously opened bottles. To obtain

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Important! Switch on the fan when the ambient temperature exceeds 25°C.

Freezing Calendar

The symbols show different types of frozen goods.

The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and treating before freezing.

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 Action Freeze function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.

Move the shelf present in the freezer compartment to the middle seat, keeping it horizontal.

Place the fresh food to be frozen on that shelf.

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.

After 24 hours, when the freezing process is completed, return to the required temperature (refer to "Temperature regulation").

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 on the higher settings.

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

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.

Helpful hints and tips

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 fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

•do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator

•do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour

•position food so that air can circulate freely around it

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:

Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.

For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.

Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.

Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

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;

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•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.

How to use the water dispenser with BRITA MAXTRA filter cartridge

BRITA water filter unit Internal components:

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1Water tank

2Funnel

3Tank lid

4Valve + gasket

5Including BRITA MAXTRA filter

6BRITA Memo - the electronic cartridge exchange indicator

External components:

1Dispenser

2Water lever

3Water drop tray

Initial operations to use your water dispenser

1.Remove every tape and other protection system from the tank assembly

2.clean the components, as described into "Water dispenser cleaning procedure", in order to remove eventual residue.

Water dispenser cleaning procedure

1.Unblock the two stopping elements on the sides of the tank as shown in the pictures:

–take out the BRITA MAXTRA cartridge from the water filter unit

–press the stopping elements in the middle and move it up

–move the stopper into direction of the central tank.

2.Push up the tank along the direction of the valve.

3. Remove the lid and the funnel.

4.Unscrew the valve in counter clockwise (pay particular attention not to lose the Valve Gasket because is necessary to a correct functioning of the features ).

5.Clean the tank lid, the valve and the gasket with a solution of warm water and neutral soap. Rinse it and put it inside the door hole during the cleaning of the other components (in order to avoid cold air leakage from the fridge).

6.Clean the tank and the funnel into the dishwasher or with a solution of warm water and neutral soap and rinse them.

7.After the tank components cleaning take back the valve from the fridge door and assembly the tank in the inverse order (4;3;2;1) of disassembly (pay attention at the valve gasket positioning ).

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8.Put the assembled tank on the door along the valve direction.

9.Block the stopping elements in the inverse order of unblock.

10.Insert again the BRITA MAXTRA cartridge in the funnel .

How to use the BRITA MAXTRA filter cartridge

Step 1: Preparing the cartridge

To prepare your BRITA filter cartridge, please remove the protective wrapper (note: cartridge and inside wrapper may appear moist, this is simply condensation).

Immerse the cartridge in cold water and shake it gently to remove any air bubbles. The filter now is ready to use.

As required for some other water filter cartridges, there is no need to pre-soak the new Maxtra Cartridge.

Step 3: Rinse the cartridge

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Step 2: Insert in the water tank

Remove the tank lid. Before inserting the cartridge, remove the funnel and clean it thoroughly by rising it and wiping it dry.

Then, thoroughly clean the inside of the water tank with a dump cloth and wipe it dry as well.

Place the cartridge into the filter tank and push downwards until it 'clicks' firmly into place.

The cartridge should stay in place if the funnel is turned upside down.

Take the funnel out of the BRITA water filter unit, fill it under the tap with cold tap water and allow it to filter through.

Discard the first two fillings into the sink. These first two fillings are used to flush the filter cartridge.

Then, place the funnel back into BRITA water filter unit.

Place the cover back onto the jug and press it carefully downwards to ensure it fits correctly into place.

Step 4: Refill the water tank

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To fill the tank with cold water, simply open the flip top lid, take a jug of tap water and pour it inside the tank through the cover as shown into the picture (use the lid every time that you want to fill your water).

Important! In order to avoid risk of spillage of water during closing and opening of the refrigerator door, we recommend to not fill completely the water tank but leave a head space of air (max. refilling limit till the frontal marks).

If you have not used all filtered water in the water tank within 1-2 days, please discard any water left inside the BRITA water filter unit before refilling it.

Allow the water to filter through and repeat "Step 4" as many times as you want until the BRITA water filter unit is filled up.

Remove cartridge with ring pull handle

To exchange the cartridge after four weeks, simply use the ring pull handle on the top of the cartridge to remove it from the funnel, and repeat steps 1 - 3 above.

The BRITA Memo

For maximum filter performance and optimum taste, it is important to change your

BRITA cartridge regularly. BRITA recommends that you replace the cartridge in the BRITA unit of your fridge every four weeks.

BRITA Memo automatically reminds you when to change the cartridge.

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The unique BRITA Memo measures the recommended time of use of your cartridge. Memo is easy to use and automatically reminds your when to change your cartridge. The BRITA Memo is located on the lid of the water tank. Operation is really simple.

Start the Memo display

To start Memo please press and hold down the start button on the lid until all four bars appear in the display and flash twice. The Memo is now set.

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START	START
%	%
100	100
75	75
50	50
25	25

Functional control	Change display
The flashing dot in the bottom right corner of
the Memo indicates that the Memo is work-
ing.

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Every week one bar will disappear to show the remaining cartridge life. After four weeks all four bars will disappear. This, and a flashing arrow, indicate that the cartridge should now be changed.

Insert a new cartridge according to the instructions and reactivate the Memo as described above.

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When only one bar is showing, you should just check whether you have a new BRITA MAXTRA filter cartridge to hand.

Important! The Memo is only designed to be used with BRITA filter cartridges.

BRITA Memo: the electronic cartridge exchange indicator has a life of approximately 5 years. At the end of the Memo's life, please remember that it is an electronic device and to dispose on the Memo according to all applicable provisions and regulations.

To remove the exhausted Memo place a screwdriver in the notch next to the Memo and push it out.

Please note that Memo should not be removed for any other reason than to dispose of it.

Important information

•The fridge door valve hole must be closed with the Water Valve during the regular functioning of the appliance.

•Use only drinking water. The use of any other drink type can leave residues, taste or odor in the reservoir and in the tap.

•It is possible to hear some noises caused by air entering when the water left the reservoir.

•In case the water does not flow well, press the driving lever once again. Keep the glass below the tap for some instants, in order to assure that all the water is collected by the glass.

•Do not use gasified drinks, such as soft drinks. The drink can leak due to the gas pressure.

•Remember that water is a foodstuff. Please consume filtered water within one to two days.

•Should your BRITA water filter unit not be in use for a prolonged period (e.g. vacation), we recommend that you discard any water left inside the system and leave the cartridge inside the filter tank.

Before using the system again take out the cartridge and repeat steps 1 to 4 of "How to use the BRITA MAXTRA filter cartridge".

•The BRITA water filter unit is designed for use only with municipally treated tap water (note: this water is constantly controlled and according to legal regulations safe to drink) or with water from private supplies which has been tested safe to drink.

If an instruction is received from the authorities that mains water must be boiled, the BRITA filtered water has also to be boiled. When the instruction to boil water is no longer in force, the entire filter system

must be cleaned and a new cartridge inserted.

More information on the use of BRITA filter cartridges and the Memo can be found in the BRITA information guide.

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