AEG SC91848-4I User Manual [de]

SANTO C 9 18 48-4i

User manual	Fridge-Freezer
Istruzioni per l’uso	Frigo-Congelatore

2 Contents

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		Movable shelves	10
Children and vulnerable people safety			Positioning the door shelves	10
	3		Positioning the door half shelf	10
General safety	3		Humidity control	11
Daily Use	4		HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS	11
Care and cleaning	4
			Hints for energy saving	11
Installation	4		Hints for fresh food refrigeration	11
Service	5		Hints for refrigeration	11
CONTROL PANEL	5		Hints for freezing	12
			Hints for storage of frozen food	12
Switching on	6
Switching off the fridge	6		CARE AND CLEANING	12
Switching off the appliance	6
			Periodic cleaning	12
High temperature alarm	6		Defrosting of the refrigerator	13
Temperature setting buttons	6		Defrosting the freezer	13
Temperature indicators	7		Periods of non-operation	14
Temperature regulation	7		WHAT TO DO IF…	14
COOLMATIC function	7
			Replacing the lamp	16
Air cooling	8
			Closing the door	16
FROSTMATIC function	8
			TECHNICAL DATA	17
FIRST USE	8
			INSTALLATION	17
Cleaning the interior	8
DAILY USE	9		Positioning	17
			Electrical connection	17
Freezing fresh food	9
			Door reversibility	18
Storage of frozen food	9
			Ventilation requirements	19
Freezing Calendar	9
			Installing the appliance	19
Thawing	9
			ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS	24
Ice-cube production	9
Cold accumulators	10

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

Safety information	3

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.

4Safety information

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.

•Bulb lamps2) 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.

•Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.3)

•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.

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

Control panel	5

•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.4)

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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1Fridge Pilot light

2Fridge ON/OFF switch

3Fridge temperature regulator, + button

4Fridge temperature indicator

5Fridge temperature regulator, - button

6DAC indicator

7DAC button

8Appliance Pilot light

9Appliance ON/OFF switch

10Freezer temperature regulator, + button

11Freezer temperature indicator

12Freezer temperature regulator, - button

4) If a water connection is foreseen

6 Control panel

13FROSTMATIC indicator

14FROSTMATIC button

15Alarm indicator ( ALARM OFF)

16Alarm reset button (ALARM OFF)

Switching on

1.Insert the plug into the mains socket.

2.Press ON/OFF switch .

3.The Pilot Light will light up.

4.The alarm indicator light flashes since the temperature is reached. The acoustic alarm sounds.

5.Press the alarm reset button to reset the alarm.

Switching off the fridge

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 fridge is turned off. The temperature indicator switches off. The Pilot light switches off.

Switching off the appliance

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.

High temperature alarm

In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the freezer (e.g. power cut) alarm indicator light will start to flash and a buzzer will sound.

Push the alarm reset button to stop the buzzer sound, while the alarm indicator light will continue to flash.

The buzzer will stop automatically when the temperature has returned to normal while the alarm indicator light will continue to flash.

Press the alarm reset button. The alarm indicator light goes out and at the same time the freezer temperature indicator show for about 5 seconds the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment.

Temperature setting buttons

The temperature is adjusted using the temperature setting buttons. These buttons are connected to the temperature indicator.

•Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the temperature is adjusted by 1°C. The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.

Setting the refrigerator compartment to + 5°C and the freezer compartment to -18°C the appliance activates a function mode that permite to optimize the food preservation and energy comsumption.

Such a function garantees the maximum silentness during the performance of the appliance.

Control panel	7

Temperature indicators

The temperature indicators show several information:

•During normal operation, the temperature currently set for fridge and freezer are displayed.

•When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates the fridge temperature currently set .

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 and the temperature indicator flashes.

2.Each time the temperature regulator is pressed the temperature is adjusted by 1 °C. The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.

3.The temperature indicator will change from flashing to continuous illumination. For a correct storage of the food the following temperatures should be set:

• +5 °C in the fridge

• -18 °C in the freezer.

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 Fridge Temperature - button (several times if necessary) until the word “ SC” appears in the display.

A temperature of +2°C is automatically selected. To deactivate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the Fridge Temperature + button .

The COOLMATIC function stops automatically after about 6 hours.

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

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Air cooling

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

1.You can switch on the fan by pressing the DAC button. The DAC yellow light comes on and this means that the fan is working.

This device allows for rapid cooling of foods and a more uniform temperature in the compartment.

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

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 button.

2.The FROSTMATIC indicator switches on.

The FROSTMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 52 hours. You can deactivate the function at any time:

1.Press the FROSTMATIC button.

2.The FROSTMATIC indicator switches off.

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	9

DAILY USE

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deepfrozen food for a long time.

To freeze fresh food activate the FROSTMATIC function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.

Place the fresh food to be frozen in the upper compartment.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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 posi-

tioned 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.

Positioning the door half shelf

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

1. lift the shelf with the door half shelf upwards 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.

Helpful hints and tips	11

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.

•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.

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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;

•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.

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.

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.

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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 on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment.

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

About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set the Temperature regulator toward higher settings , in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation.

To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:

1.Switch off the appliance.

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

CAUTION!

Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.

14What to do if…

3.Leave the door open and insert the plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at

the bottom centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the defrost water

In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete.

4.When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use.

5.Switch on the appliance.

6.After two or three hours, reload the previously removed food into the compartment.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it.

Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

•disconnect the appliance from electricity supply

•remove all food

•defrost 5)and clean the appliance and all accessories

•leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

WHAT TO DO IF…

WARNING!

Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.

There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem		Possible cause		Solution
The appliance is noisy		The appliance is not supported		Check if the appliance stands sta-
		properly		ble (all the four feet should be
				on the floor)

5) If foreseen.

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	Problem		Possible cause		Solution
	The appliance does not		The appliance is switched off.		Switch on the appliance.
	operate. The lamp does
	not operate.
			The mains plug is not connec-		Connect the mains plug to the
			ted to the mains socket correct-		mains socket correctly.
			ly.
			The appliance has no power.		Connect a different electrical ap-
			There is no voltage in the mains		pliance to the mains socket.
			socket.		Contact a qualified electrician.
	The lamp does not work.		The lamp is in stand-by.		Close and open the door.
			The lamp is defective.		Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
	The Pilot light flashes.		The appliance is not working		Contact a qualified electrician.
			properly.
	The buzzer sounds. The		The temperature in the freezer		Refer to "High Temperature
	Alarm light flashing.		is too high.		Alarm".
	The compressor operates		The temperature is not set cor-		Set a higher temperature.
	continually.		rectly.
			The door is not closed correctly.		Refer to "Closing the door".
			The door has been opened too		Do not keep the door open lon-
			frequently.		ger than necessary.
			The product temperature is too		Let the product temperature de-
			high.		crease to room temperature be-
					fore storage.
			The room temperature is too		Decrease the room temperature.
			high.
	The compressor does not		This is normal, no error has oc-		The compressor starts after a pe-
	start immediately after		curred.		riod of time.
	pressing the FROSTMAT-
	IC or COOLMATIC but-
	ton, or after changing
	the temperature.
	Water flows on the rear		During the automatic defrost-		This is correct.
	plate of the refrigerator.		ing process, frost defrosts on
			the rear plate.
	Water flows into the re-		The water outlet is clogged.		Clean the water outlet.
	frigerator.
			Products prevent that water		Make sure that products do not
			flows into the water collector.		touch the rear plate.