Aeg SANTO K 9 12 45-6i User Manual

SANTO K 9 12 45-6i

User manual Refrigerator
Benutzerinformation Kühlschrank

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Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend
you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the
appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION 2

Children and vulnerable people safety 3
General safety 3
Daily use 4
Care and cleaning 4
Installation 4
Service 4

CONTROL PANEL 5

Switching on 5
Switching off 5
Temperature indicator 5
Temperature regulation 6
COOLMATIC function 6
FROSTMATIC function 6

FIRST USE 7

Cleaning the interior 7

DAILY USE 7

Thawing 7
Movable shelves 7
Positioning the door half shelf 7
Frozen Food Calendar 8

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 8

Hints for energy saving 8
Hints for fresh food refrigeration 8
Hints for refrigeration 8
Hints for freezing 9
Hints for storage of frozen food 9

CARE AND CLEANING 9

Periodic cleaning 9
Defrosting of the refrigerator 10
Defrosting the freezer 10
Periods of non-operation 11

WHAT TO DO IF… 11

Replacing the lamp 13
Closing the door 13

TECHNICAL DATA 13
INSTALLATION 13

Positioning 13
Electrical connection 14
Ventilation requirements 14

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 14

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.

Safety information

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.

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1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appli-

ance. 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 elec-

tric shock or fire.

6.

You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover

1)

of interior lighting.

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• 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.

•

Bulb lamps

2)

used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household ap-

pliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

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.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer
to relevant instructions.

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.

• 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

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.

•

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.

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.

2) If the lamp is foreseen.

3) If a water connection is foreseen.

Control panel

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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1. Pilot light

2. ON/OFF switch

3. Temperature regulator (warmest)

4. Temperature indicator

5. Temperature regulator (coldest)

6. FROSTMATIC indicator

7. FROSTMATIC switch

8. COOLMATIC indicator

9. COOLMATIC switch

The COOLMATIC and FROSTMATIC functions cannot be switched on simultaneously.

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Switching on

1. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.

2. Press ON/OFF switch.

3. The pilot light will light up.

Switching off

1. Keep ON/OFF switch pressed for more than 5 seconds.

2. After that, a countdown of the temperature from -3 -2 -1 will be shown. When “1”

appears the appliance is turned off. The temperature indicator switches off. The Pilot
light switches off.

Temperature indicator

The temperature indicator shows several information:

• During normal operation, the temperature indicator shows the current temperature in­side the fridge (ACTUAL temperature). The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with illumi­nated numbers.

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• During temperature adjusting operation, the temperature indicator shows the fridge
temperature currently set (DESIRED temperature). The DESIRED temperature is indicated
by flashing numbers.

Temperature regulation

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

1. Set the required temperature by pressing the corresponding temperature regulator. The

temperature indicator will immediately show the changed setting (DESIRED tempera­ture) and the temperature indicator flashes.

2. Each time the temperature regulator is pressed the DESIRED temperature is adjusted by

1 °C. The DESIRED temperature must be reached within 24 hours.

3. Once the required temperature has been set, after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) the

temperature indicator will show again the current ACTUAL temperature inside the cor­responding compartment. The temperature indicator will change from flashing to con­tinuous illumination.

For a correct storage of the food the following temperature should be set:

• +5 °C in the fridge

When the setting is changed, the compressor does not start immediately if automatic de­frosting is currently taking place. As the storage temperature within the fridge is reached
quickly you can store food immediately after switching on.

COOLMATIC function

The COOLMATIC function is suitable for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the
refrigerator.
To activate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the COOLMATIC switch.

2. The COOLMATIC indicator will light up.

3. A temperature setting of +2°C is automatically selected.

To deactivate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the COOLMATIC switch.

2. The COOLMATIC indicator goes out.

The COOLMATIC function stops automatically after about 6 hours.

If the COOLMATIC function is switched on the temperature setting may not be changed.

FROSTMATIC function

The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, pro­tects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.
To activate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the FROSTMATIC switch.

2. The FROSTMATIC indicator will light up.

To deactivate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the FROSTMATIC switch.

2. The FROSTMATIC indicator goes out.

The FROSTMATIC function stops automatically after about 48 hours.

If the FROSTMATIC function is switched on the temperature setting may not be changed.

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.

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

DAILY USE

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.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be posi­tioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can
lie over the rear ones.

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Positioning the door half shelf

The door half shelf can be placed at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follow:

8 Helpful hints and tips

1. lift the shelf with the door half shelf up-

wards and out of the holders in the door

2. remove the retaining bracket out of the

guide under the shelf

3. Reverse the above operation to insert the

half shelf at a different height.

Frozen Food 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.

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.

Care and cleaning

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:

• To freeze the maximum quantity shown on the rating plate press the FROSTMATIC switch
24 hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. The light will light up .

• The FROSTMATIC switch not need not be pressed for freezing of small quantities.

• 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;

• 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.

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CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION!

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from
debris.

• rinse and dry thoroughly.

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Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes
to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance
and save electricity consumption.

Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of
this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment ev­ery time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor com­pressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water over­flowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use
the special cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the drain hole.

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form around the top compartment.

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool

place.

3. Open the door.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly.