AEG SC91842-5I User Manual [de]

SANTO C 9 18 42-5i

User manual Fridge-Freezer

Contents

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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 5

OPERATION 5

Switching on 5
Switching off 5
Temperature regulation 5
Ambient Switch function 6

FIRST USE 6

Cleaning the interior 6

DAILY USE 6

Freezing fresh food 6
Storage of frozen food 7
Frozen Food Calendar 7
Thawing 7
Ice-cube production 7
Cold accumulators 8
Movable shelves 8
Positioning the door shelves 8
Humidity control 8

SAFETY INFORMATION

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 8

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

CARE AND CLEANING 10

Periodic cleaning 10
Defrosting of the refrigerator 10
Defrosting the freezer 11
Periods of non-operation 12

WHAT TO DO IF… 12

Replacing the lamp 13
Closing the door 14

TECHNICAL DATA 14
INSTALLATION 14

Positioning 14
Electrical Connection 15
Door reversibility 16
Ventilation requirements 17
Installing the appliance 17

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 22

Subject to change without notice

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

Safety information

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.

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• 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.

Safety information

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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.

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You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover

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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.

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Bulb lamps

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used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household

appliances 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.

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Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.

• 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.

• 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.

3)

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

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.

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.

2) If the lamp is foreseen.

3) If the appliance is Frost Free.

Operation

• 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.

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Connect to potable water supply only.

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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

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are recyclable.

OPERATION

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting.

Switching off

To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator to the "O" position.

Temperature regulation

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

• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings to obtain the minimum cold­ness.

• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum cold­ness.

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

4) If a water connection is foreseen.

First use

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• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is
set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the
rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic
defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption.

Ambient Switch function

If room temperature lower than +16° activate
the Ambient Switch function pressing the switch
(A).
The built-in light will turn on.

A

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
brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

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

DAILY USE

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep­frozen food for a long time.
If you want freezing small amount of fresh food, do these steps:

1. Activate the Ambient Switch function.

2. Place the food on the upper drawer of the freezer compartment.

3. When the freezing process is completed deactivate the Ambient Switch function.

If you want freezing big quantities of fresh food, do these steps:

1. Activate the Ambient Switch function at least 24 hours before placing food.

Daily use

2. Place the food on the upper drawer of the freezer compartment.

3. After 24 hours, when the freezing process is completed, deactivate the Ambient

Switch function.

WARNING!

The freezing process takes some hours: during this period do not add other food to be
frozen.

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.

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.
If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and baskets from appli­ance and place food on cooling shelves to obtain the best performance.

WARNING!

Make sure that foods do not exceed the load limit stated on the side of the upper section

(where applicable)

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

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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.

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.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill
these trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

Helpful hints and tips

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Cold accumulators

One or more cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer; these increase the length of
time for which food will keep in the event of a power failure or breakdown.

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.

Positioning the door shelves

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

Humidity control

The glass shelf incorporates a device with slits
(adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which
makes it possible to regulate the temperature in
the vegetable drawer(s).
When the ventilation slots are closed:
the natural moisture content of the food in the
fruit and vegetable compartments is preserved
for longer.
When the ventilation slots are opened:
more air circulation results in a lower air mois­ture content in the fruit and vegetable compart­ments.

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.