AEG ERB3360 User Manual

m Warnings for your Safety

Warnings for your safety. Carefully read these instructions before installing and using the machine.

mThis freezer is designed to be operated by adults only. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

mMake sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the fridge/freezer. Do not place heavy articles or the fridge/freezer itself on the power cord. Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particularly when the fridge/freezer is being pulled out of its niche. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel. Damage to the cord may cause a shortcircuit,fire and/or electric shock.

mThis appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

mRepairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injuries or serious malfunctioning. Refer to the nearest Authorized Dealer.

mMake sure the rear part of the appliance stands against a wall as there are working parts which heat up and should not be of easy access.

mMake sure that there is a continous and adequate ventilation as a failure to do so may result in damage to the appliance or deterioration of the food.

mThe appliance should be left for at least 4 hours after installation before it is turned on ill order to allow the refrigerant to settle.

m This product must be serviced only by an AUTHORIZED DEALER, and only GENUINE SPARE PARTS must be employed.

m Before cleaning or reparing the appliance, make sure it is unplugged.

mIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.

mThese domestic refrigerators are designed to be used specifically for the storage and conservation of food.

mDO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrap off frost or ice. Frost may be removed by using a plastic scraper. (See defrosting instructions).

mFrozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.

Manufacturer’s storage recommendations should be strictly complied with.

mLollies can cause frost burns if consumed right away from the freezer.

mDo not place carbonate or fizzy drinks in the freezer as these may explode.

mWhen an old freezer is to be discarded make sure to:

mDismount the doors in order to prevent children from getting trapped inside.

Have the gas from the cooling system withdrawn before making it to scrap iron.

Index

Warnings for your safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation Positioning/Cleaning the interior/Electrical connection/Starting up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Changing the opening directions of the doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control and Use Control panel/Interior Equippment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control and Use Freezer Compartment/Refrigerator Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Maintenance Defrosting of the freezer/Defrosting of the fridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Something not working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Normal noises when functioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Tecnical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Installation

Positioning

•Place the refrigerator away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

•Maintain recommended ventilation - see Fig. 1.

Fig. 1

•Make sure the refrigerator is accurately levelled turning the adjustable feet in order to avoid vibrations and noises, Fig. 2.

Fig. 2

Cleaning the interior

•Do not use alcohol or any cleanig product containing alcohol because it can damage the cabinet.

•Before using the appliance for the first time wash the interior whith luke warm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product arid then dry thoroughly.

•Do not use detergents or abrasive powders as these will damage the finish.

•Remove security used for transportation.

Electrical connection

m Before plugging the appliance make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the «Technical Features» correspond to your home supply.

It is essential that the appliance be efficiently earthed.

m For this purpose the supply cable plug incorporates a special earth contact. If the sockets of your domestic wiring system are not grounded, have the appliance connected to a separate ground wire in accordance with existing safety regulations.

«THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES TO ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY IF THIS SAFETY RULE IS NOT OBSERVED».

•The appliance must be located in places of maximum temperature as follows:

SN	+10 to +32ºC
N	+16 to +32ºC
ST	+18 to +38ºC
T	+18 to +43ºC

If the temperature are higher than these both above mentioned, the functions of appliance coudl result reduced.

Starting – up

•Plug the appliance into the mains.

•Make sure the inner light turns on when opening the door.

•Turn to intermediate position the knob of the «temperature regulator» (See knob in the Control and Use paragraph).

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Changing the opening direction of doors

Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket.

To change the opening direction of the door, proceed as follows:

1.pull off the ventilation grille (D) which is clipped into place;

	E	E
F
		F
		F
		D
	F
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2.remove the bottom hinge (E) by unscrewing its three fixing screws;

3.remove the lower door, sliding it out of the middle hinge;

4.unscrew the middle hinge (H);

H

5.remove the upper door, releasing it from the upper pin (G);

G

upper door;

8.reassemble the middle hinge on the opposite side;

9.using a 10 mm spanner, unscrew the hinge pin

(E)and reassemble it on the opposite side of the hinge;

10.reassemble the lower hinge (E) on the opposite side, using the screws previously removed. Slide the hole cover (F) out of the ventilation grille (D) by pushing it in the direction of the arrow and reassemble it on the opposite side;

11.reassemble the lower door;

12.refit the ventilation grille (D), clipping it into place.

13.Dismantle the vertical handles and assemble them in the opposite side. Cover the holes with the plastic lids that were situated where the handles are presently.

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m Warning:

After having reversed the opening direction of the doors check that all the screws are properly tightened and that the magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hairdrier.

6.unscrew the upper pin (G) and refit it on the opposite side;

7.remove the two plugs of the door (where available), discovering the holes for the hinge pins, assemble them on the opposite side and refit the

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