AEG SZ91840 User Manual

SANTO Z 9 18 40-4 i

Integrating Fridge-Freezer

Operating and Installation instruction

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Dear customer,

Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read the­se operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for
safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.

Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on
to possible new owners of the appliance.

These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable
models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to
your model.

Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of
the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words
(Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe the following carefully.

Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications
of the appliance appear after this symbol.

Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of
the appliance are marked with the flower.

The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possi­ble malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If these
instructions should not be sufficient, our customer service department is
always available to you.

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Positioning

This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient tem-
perature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rating
plate, which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each
climate classification:

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

Your appliance needs air

For safety reasons, minimum ventila-
tion must be as shown Fig.

Attention: keep ventilation open-
ings clear of obstruction;

50 mm

min.
200 cm

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200 cm

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min.

D567

Reversing the door

The side the door opens can be changed from the right side (factory adjust-
ment) to the left side, if the installation site requires.

Warning! When changing the side the door opens, the appliance must not
be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.

Housing dimensions

Height 1780 mm
Depth 550 mm
Width 560 mm

To buy accessories, consumables and spare parts at our online shop please
visit: http://www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk

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Contents

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Remove transport safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Shelf holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Operating and indicator panel Fridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Temperature setting buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Interior accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Longfresh 0°C compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Humidity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Drawer divider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Correct storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Operating and indicator panel Freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Temperature setting buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Freezing and storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

What to do if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Customer Care Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Your refrigerator needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Housing dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Reversing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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Safety

The safety aspects of our refrigerators/freezers comply with accepted tech­nical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, we
consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety infor­mation:

Intended use

• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the coo­ling, freezing and storing of frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the
appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incor­rectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage
that may be caused.

• Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of
safety.

• If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or for purposes
other than the cooling, freezing or frozen storage of foods, please obser­ve all valid legal regulations for your application.

Prior to initial start–up

• Check the refrigerator for transport damage. Under no circumstance

should a damaged appliance be plugged in! In the event of damage, please
contact the vendor.

Refrigerant

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.

Safety of children

• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. There is
a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!

• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains
plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or boltcatches, if fit­ted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the

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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

Standard guarantee conditions

We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG applian-
ce or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or
materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour,
materials or carriage on condition that:

· The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply sta-
ted on the rating plate.

· The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with
the manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions.

· The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by
any person not authorised by us.

· All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre. Any
appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.

· This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

· Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be avai-
lable outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

· Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of
any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.

· Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to
appliances outside the United Kingdom.

· Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are
subject to rental agreements.

· Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you
to your new home subject to the following qualifications:

· The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.

· The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists
in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.

· This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.

· Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.

· The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used dome-
stically, i.e. a normal household.

· The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give
them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is
aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances.

France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nürnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Luton [phone]

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fridge when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get themselves into
other dangerous situations.

• Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household
appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision
and never let children play with the appliance!

Daily Operation

• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flamma­ble materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill car­tridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.

• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment. They can
burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even
explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in
the freezer compartment. Exception: high alcohol content spirits can be
stored in the freezer compartment.

• Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after remo­val from the freezer compartment. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or
tongue and cause injury.

• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the
food.

• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer (e.g.
electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).

• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug
it, or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.

• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull
on the cable.

In case of malfunction

• If the a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the "What
to do if ..." section of these instructions. If the information given there
does not help, please do not perform any further repairs yourself.

• Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by qualified service engineers.
Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your appliance
needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Ser­vice.

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Disposal

Appliance Packaging Information

All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped or burned at
an incinerating plant without danger!

About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as fol­lows:

>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chlorofluo-

rocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of

at a waste-paper recycling collection location.

Disposal of old Appliances

For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed of
properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its service
life - for your new appliance as well.

Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remo­ve plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or
latch closures. This eliminates the danger that playing children lock them­selves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place themselves into
other life-endangering situations.

Disposal:

• The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refu­se.

• The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of the
appliance, may not be damaged.

• The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be han­ded over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correc­tly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the envi­ronment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inap­propriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.

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Changing the light bulb

Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light bulb,
switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the circuit breaker.
Light bulb data: replace the lamp with one of the same power (the maximum
power is shown on the light diffuser).

1. To switch off the appliance, press the
temperature button to position
"0FF".

2. Unplug the mains plug.

3. To change the light bulb press on the
rear hook and at the same time slide
the cover in the direction indicated
by the arrow.

4. Change the defective light bulb.

5 Refit the light bulb cover.

6. Put the refrigerator back into opera-
tion.

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines

This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in
accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures in
accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), accident
prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and the regu-
lations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE) were observed in
the manufacture of this appliance.

The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
– 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines.
– 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
(including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline

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C

B

Shelf holders

Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that make it possible to
secure the shelves during transportation. To remove them proceed as fol­lows:
Move the shelf retainers in the direc-

tion of the arrow, raise the shelf from
the rear and push it forward until it
is freed and remove the retainers.

Remove transport safeguard

The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.

• Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.

• Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the

appliance.

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Operating and indicator panel Fridge

A. Mains pilot indicator (green)
B Fridge button ON/OFF
C Temperature setting button (for warmer temperatures)
D Temperature display
E Temperature setting button (for colder temperatures)
F TURBOCOOLMATIC function "on" indicator (yellow)
G TURBOCOOLMATIC button

Temperature setting buttons

The temperature is adjusted using the “C“ and “E“ buttons. These buttons
are connected to the temperature display.

• The temperature display is switched over from the display of the ACTUAL
temperature (Temperature display is illuminated) to the display of the DESI­RED temperature (Temperature display flashes) by pressing one of the two
buttons, “C“ or “E“ .

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

If neither button is pressed, the temperature display automatically switches
back after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) to the display of the ACTUAL tem­perature.

DESIRED temperature means:

The temperature that has been selected for inside the fridge. The DESIRED
temperature is indicated by flashing numbers.

ACTUAL temperature means:

The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the fridge.
The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with illuminated numbers.

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2. Defrost the freezer compartment prior to cleaning (see "Defrosting" sec-
tion).

3. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off
or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.

4. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm
water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.

5. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For

this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once
a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.

6. After everything is dry reconnect the appliance to the electricity sup-

ply.

The lowest shelf, dividing the cooler compartment from the
LONGFRESH 0°C compartment can be removed for cleaning. To
remove pull out the shelf straight.

The cover plates above the drawers in the 0°C compartment can be
taken out for cleaning. To ensure fully functionality of the
LONGFRESH 0°C compartment the cover must be put back in their
original position after cleaning.

Energy Saving Tips

• Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of

warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent opera-
tion of the compressor.

• Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at

the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings.

• Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool

first.

• Only leave door open as long as necessary.

• Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.

• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food will

then be used to cool the fridge.

• Keep the heat emitting condenser, the metall grille on the rear wall of

your appliance, always clean.

°C °C

°C

TURBO

°C

ALARM OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

AB C D E GF

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Temperature display

The temperature display can indicate several pieces of information.

• During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the fridge
(ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.

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

Air Filter

Your appliance is equipped with a
carbon filter “AIR FILTER” in the rear
wall of the fridge compartment.

The filter purifies the air from unwanted odours in the fridge and
LONGFRESH compartment meaning that the storage quality will be
further improved.

Note: Always keep the air ventilation flap closed.

Installation of the carbon filter

On delivery the carbon filter is in a plastic bag to maintain it’s dura­tion and characteristics. The filter should be placed behind the flap
before the appliance is turned on.

1.Pull the flap outwards. (1)

2.Remove the filter from the

plastic bag.

3. Insert the filter in the slot
found in the back of the flap cov­er. (2)

4.Close the flap cover.

Important!

During operation, always keep the air ventilation flap closed.
The filter should be handled carefully so fragments do not loosen

from the surface.

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Changing the charcoal filter

To maintain the best performance the carbon filter should be changed

every year.

New carbon filters can be pur-
chased from your local dealer.

1. The filter is placed behind the
cover and can be reached by

pulling the cover outwards. (1)

2. The carbon filter is then pulled
out of its slot.

3. The new carbon filter is placed in
the existing slot. Close the flap.

(2)

Note: the carbon filter is a consumable accessory and as such is not
covered by the guarantee.

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Freezing Calendar

• The symbols on the drawers 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 pre-treating before freezing. The
lower value applies to foods with high fat content.

Preparation of Ice Cubes

1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer com-
partment and leave to freeze.

2. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under
running water for a few seconds.

Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer com-
partment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use the ice scraper supplied.

Defrosting

The fridge defrosts automatically

Defrosting of the fridge compartment is automatic. The water that
forms flows into a recipient on the compressor and evaporates. This
recipient cannot be removed.

Freezer

The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with
frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whe-
never the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is
not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.

However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete
defrosting should be carried out as follows:

1. Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of new-
spaper and put it in a very cool place.

2. Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug, or remove or unscrew the
safety fuses.

3. Leave the freezer compartment door open.

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