SANTO
Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer
Operating Instructions
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Dear customer,
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Before placing your new refrigerator 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.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper function-
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ing of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with
signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.
0 1. This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the
operation of the appliance.
2. .....
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical uses of
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the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use
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of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating
instructions can be found at the end in the section "Technical
Terminology".
The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of
possible malfunctions by the user in the section "Something not
working". If these instructions should not be sufficient, please contact
your local AEG Service Force Centre.
nted on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Reversing The Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Freezer tray with "Cold Accumulation Block" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Temperature setting buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Temperature Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Prior to Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
COOLMATIC/FROSTMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
COOLMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FROSTMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Holiday Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Control and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
"Open Door"-Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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Contents
Opening the Freezer Compartment Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Storage Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Bottle rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Drawers and Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Correct storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Frozen Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Freezer Compartment Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Energy Saving Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Something not Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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1 Safety
The safety of our freezers is in accordance with recognised technological standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel that
it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines:
Use for Intended Purpose
• The freezer is intended for household use. It is suited for the refrigeration, freezing and frozen storage of foods as well as the preparation
of ice. It is suited for the freezing and frozen storage of foods as well
as the preparation of ice.
• Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
• If you use the refrigerator/freezer in a commercial application or for
purposes other than the refrigeration, freezing or frozen storage of
foods, please observe all valid legal regulations for your application.
Prior to initial start-up
• Check the refrigerator/freezer for transport damage. Do not under
any circumstances connect a damaged appliance! Please contact your
supplier in the event of damage.
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.
• Warning - 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 for Children
• Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from
children!
• 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.
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Safety
• Children often do not recognise the dangers involved with household
appliances. Please provide for the necessary supervision and do not
allow children to play with the appliance!
Daily Operation
• Containers with flammable gases or fluids can develop leaks through
contact with the cold. Danger of explosion! Do not store containers
with flammable substances, such as aerosol cans, refill cartridges for
cigarette lighters etc. in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and cans may not be placed in the freezer compartment. They
can burst when the contents freeze - or even explode if the contents
contain carbonic acid! Never place sodas, juices, beer, wine, champagne etc. into the freezer compartment. Exception: Spirits with high
alcohol content may be stored in the freezer compartment.
• Do not place ice cream or ice cubes directly from the freezer compartment into the mouth. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury.
• Never touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the
goods.
• Warning - Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigera-
tor (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.) unless they have been
authorised by the manufacturer.
• Warning - In order not to impair the function of the appliance, never
cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
• Warning - Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificial
means to speed up defrosting unless they are recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Before cleaning the appliance switch off and remove the plug from
the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
• Placing frozen goods on the top of the appliance can lead to the
accumulation of condensate in the cavity of the storage tray through
contact with the cold. Electronic components are housed within this
cavity. If condensate should drip onto these components, the
appliance could be damaged by a short circuit. For this reason do not
place frozen goods on top of the appliance.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable.
In case of malfunction
• If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section "What to do if ..." in these operating instruction. If the instruc-
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tions in this section are not sufficient, do not undertake any further
work on your own.
• Refrigerators/feezers may only be repaired by trained personnel.
Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial
danger. Please contact your dealer or our customer service department for repairs.
Environmental Information
Packaging
All transit packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can
be reused. Wood is un-treated. 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 pure hydrocarbon
compounds and can be recycled.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper. Please dispose of the
packaging with due care for the environment.
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.
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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.
• Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall.
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Appliance Transport
Two persons are required for transport of the appliance. There are two
recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the
appliance at the top for improved gripping.
0 1. Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw-
ing, and transport the appliance.
2. In order to push the appliance into its final position, press carefully at
the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly. The weight is
thus transferred to the back wheels and the appliance can be easily
pushed.
Before Use
Packaging
0 1. Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appli-
ance.
Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit.
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Before Use
2. Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape.
3. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little
bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap
or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Remove the transport fittings from
the storage shelves:
4. Slide the fittings securing the shelf
forward to the thicker section on
the edge of the storage shelf.
5. Slide the storage shelf far enough
forward so that it can be hinged
downwards and the fittings can be
removed from the guides.
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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated, dry room.
Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by
the ambient temperature.
The appliance should therefore
– not be exposed to direct sunlight;
– not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;
– only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature
corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is
designed.
The climate classification can be found 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:
Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +18 to +38 °C
T +18 to +43 °C
If installation next to a source of heat is unavoidable, the following
minimum clearances must be maintained at the sides of the appliance:
– for electric cookers 3 cm;
– for oil and coal fired ranges 30 cm.
If these clearances cannot be maintained a heat insulating pad is required between the cooker and the refrigeration appliance.
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The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation
Air is fed under the door through the
vent slots in the base and is
exhausted upwards along the back
wall. To ensure proper air circulation
never cover or alter the vent
openings.
Important! If the appliance is
installed under a hanging cabinet, a
clearance of at least 10 cm between
the top of the appliance and the
cabinet above it must be maintained.
Please check whether, after installing
your appliance and especially after
reversing the door, the door seal seals
tightly. A badly fitting door seal may
lead to heavy frosting and a higher
power consumption (see also
"Something not working“).
Appliance Alignment
Installation
0 1. The appliance must be level. Please compensate for unevenness in the
floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front.
Electrical Connection
A properly installed socket outlet with earthing contact is required for
electrical connection. Electrical fuse protection must be of at least 10
ampere.
If the outlet socket is no longer accessible after installation of the
appliance, appropriate measures must be taken during electrical installation to assure that the appliance can be disconnected from the mains
(e.g. fuse, circuit breaker, non-operate current safety-switch or the like,
with a contact opening of at least 3 mm).
0 Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to ascertain if
supply voltage and current values correspond with those of the mains
at the installation location.
e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or
220 ... 240 V~50 Hz
(i.e. 220 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)
The rating plate is inside the appliance at the left.
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Reversing The Door
The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if
required to suit the location where the appliance is installed.
Warning! Unplug from the mains, before reversing the door.
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0 1. Open the freezer compartment
door and remove the plinth to
the front. Move the door bearing
cover on the plinth from the left
to the right.
2. Close the freezer compartment
door. Open the fridge compartment door and unscrew the
retaining screw for the self-closing mechanism on the top of the
freezer compartment door.
3. With the freezer compartment
door closed, remove the crosshead screws from the lower door
bearing and remove the door
bearing downwards.
4. Move the bearing pivot from the
right to the left hand hole.
Remove the freezer compartment
door carefully to the front and
place on one side.
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5. Unscrew the centre door bearing.
6. Remove the fridge compartment
door carefully to the front and
place on one side.
7. Unscrew the retaining screw for
the self-closing mechanism on the
bottom of the fridge compartment door.
8. Move the upper bearing pivot to
the left.
Reversing The Door
9. Move the door handles from the
left to the right and cover the
remaining holes with the hole
cover pins.
10. Fasten the self-closing mechanism
to the bottom left of the fridge
compartment door.
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Reversing The Door
11. Carefully slide the fridge compartment door onto the top bearing pivot and close.
12. Slide the centre door bearing into
the bottom left of the fridge compartment door and fasten to the
housing.
13. Fasten the self-closing mechanism
on the top left of the freezer
compartment door,
14. Carefully slide the freezer compartment door onto the centre
bearing pivot and close.
15. Place the lower door bearing with
the bearing pivot in the lower left
of the freezer compartment door
and fasten.
16. Open the freezer compartment
door and fit the plinth.
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Appliance Description
View of Appliance
Control panel
Butter and cheese compartment with lid
Door storage compartments
Variable storage box
Bottle compartment/bottle rack
Fruit and vegetable drawers
Shelves (general purpose box)
Freezer drawer (only for storage)
When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water
collecting vessel.
Freezer drawer (for storage and freezing)
Freezer tray with cold accumulation block
ë Rating plate (upper or lower left)
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Appliance Description
Freezer tray with "Cold Accumulation Block"
A freezer tray with a cold accumulation block and two ice trays is
included below the upper drawer in
the freezer compartment.
Refer to the section "Prior to Initial
Start-Up" regarding the freezing of
the cold accumulation block.
In the event of power failure or a malfunction of the appliance, the
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cold accumulation block will increase the hold over period by several
hours.
The block may also be used in a cool bag to keep the temperature of
food down during transportation.
Berries, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray. Advantage:
The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form. The
frozen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged
in individual portions.
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Control Panel
1 ON/OFF indicator light for refrigerator (green)
2 ON/OFF button for refrigerator
3 Temperature setting button for refrigerator
(for warmer temperatures)
4 Temperature display for refrigerator
5 Temperature setting button for refrigerator
(for colder temperatures)
6 COOLMATIC indicator light (yellow)
• COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator
7 COOLMATIC button
8 ON/OFF indicator light for freezer compartment (green)
9 ON/OFF button for freezer compartment
10 Temperature setting button for freezer compartment
(for warmer temperatures)
11 Temperature display for freezer compartment
12 Temperature setting button for freezer compartment
(for colder temperatures)
13 FROSTMATIC indicator light (yellow)
• FROSTMATIC for fast freezing in the freezer compartment
14 FROSTMATIC button
15 Warning indicator light (red)
16 WARNING OFF button
(see section: "Control and Information Systems")
Appliance Description
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Appliance Description
Temperature setting buttons
The temperature is adjusted using the „+“
(WARMER) and „-“ (COLDER) 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, „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER).
• Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED tem-
perature is adjusted by 1 °C.
• 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 or the
freezer compartment. The DESIRED temperature is indicated by flashing
numbers.
ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the
fridge or the freezer compartment. The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with illuminated numbers.
Temperature Displays
The temperature displays shows several
types of information.
• During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the
fridge or the freezer compartment (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.
• When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates
the fridge or the freezer compartment temperature currently set
(DESIRED temperature).
• If there is a fault in the appliance the temperature display shows:
– a square in the upper part of the temperature display for a fault in
the fridge,
– a square in the lower part of the temperature display for a fault in
the freezer.
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Prior to Initial Start-Up
Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope-
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ration for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if
was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must
be left to stand for 4 hours before putting it into operation. This is
necessary to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise
the compressor may be damaged.
0 1. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").
2. Remove the cold accumulation block from the freezer tray.
3. Place the cold accumulation block into a compartment or drawer only
after the optimal storage temperature of -18 °C has been reached, and
allow to freeze.
4. After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block at the freezer tray or
at the front of the upper drawer.
5. Re-freeze the thawed cold accumulation block in the same fashion, e.g.
after cleaning the appliance.
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Initial Start-Up
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be operated and controlled
independently of one another.
0 1. Insert plug into mains socket.
Refrigerator Start-Up
0 1. Press refrigerator ON/OFF button.
The green power indicator for the fridge compartment lights up. The
refrigerator temperature display shows the current, actual refrigerator
temperature. A warning tone sounds and the flashing red warning light
indicates that the required storage temperature has not yet been
reached.
2. Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone.
3. Set the refrigerator to the desired temperature (see section: "Tempera-
ture Adjustment").
Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on,
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because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached.
Freezer Compartment Start-Up
0 1. Press freezer compartment ON/OFF button.
The green power indicator for the freezer compartment lights up. The
freezer compartment temperature display shows the current, actual
freezer compartment temperature. A warning tone sounds and the
flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached.
2. Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone.
3. Set temperature to -18 °C or colder (see section: "Temperature Adjust-
ment").
Do not load freezer with goods until a temperature of -18 °C has been
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reached, or until the red warning display has gone out.
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Temperature Adjustment
With the individual temperature setting buttons the desired
temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be
adjusted independently of one another.
0 1. Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button for the refriger-
ator or freezer compartment .
The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature
currently set flashes on the temperature display.
2. To adjust to a warmer temperature, press the „+“ (WARMER) button. To
adjust to a colder temperature, press the „-“ (COLDER) button. The
changed setting is immediately displayed on the temperature display.
Each time the button is pressed the temperature is adjusted by 1 °C.
Note: From a food science point of view, +5 °C for the refrigerator
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compartment and -18 °C for the freezer compartment should be considered cold enough as a storage temperature.
3. When the buttons are not further pressed after an adjustment has been
made, after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) the temperature display
switches over and again displays the ACTUAL temperature in the refrigerator compartment. The display changes from flashing to continuous
illumination.
The compressor will start and then run automatically.
When the setting is changed, the compressor does not start immedi-
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ately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place.
Important! Please check red warning display and temperature display
regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature.
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COOLMATIC/FROSTMATIC
COOLMATIC
The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of
large quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks
and salads for a party or wedding.
0 1. The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC
button. The yellow light illuminates.
The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling. A DESIRED temperature of +2 °C is automatically selected. The COOLMATIC
function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours. The originally
selected DESIRED temperature is again valid. The temperature display
shows the ACTUAL refrigerator temperature.
2. The COOLMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by pressing the COOLMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
FROSTMATIC
The FROSTMATIC function provides for quick freezing of
fresh food products, and at the same time protects
previously stored goods against undesired warming in the
freezer compartment.
0 1. The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC
button. The yellow light illuminates.
2. The FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by pressing the FROSTMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
If the FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually, the appliance electronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function after 52 hours. The yellow
light goes out.
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Switching the Appliance Off
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be switched off
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independently of one another.
0 1. To switch off, hold down both the ON/OFF buttons for approx.
5 seconds. This will result in a countdown from "3" to "1" taking place
in the temperature display. On reaching "1" the fridge and freezer compartment will switch off. The temperature display will go off.
Note:
The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged, or if there is
no power being supplied to it.
Following connection to the mains power supply, the appliance returns
to the same operating state as before the interruption of main power.
If the appliance is not to be used for an extended period:
0 1. Switch appliance off by pressing and holding both ON/OFF buttons for
about 5 seconds.
2. Remove the mains plug or switch off.
3. Defrost freezer compartment and clean the appliance thoroughly (see
section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").
4. Leave the doors open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours.
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Holiday Mode
In the holiday mode the temperature for the refrigerator is approximately +15 °C. In the holiday mode it is therefore possible to leave the
door of the empty refrigerator closed during periods of extended
absence. Advantage: Unintentional closing of the door, or accidental
closing of the door by persons who have access to your home during
your absence, is no longer possible. Without the holiday mode leaving
the door closed would lead to the accumulation of odours and mould.
After emptying and cleaning the appliance, proceed as follows:
0 1. To set the holiday mode, press the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) but-
ton.
The temperature display will change and indicate in flashing numbers
the DESIRED temperature that is currently set.
2. Hold down the „+“ (WARMER) button until the temperature display
indicates H (for holiday). The temperature shown in the temperature
display will change in steps of 1 °C until it reaches +8 °C. After +8 °C
the value +15 °C will appear in the display with the letter H. The fridge
is now operating in energy-saving holiday mode.
To switch the fridge back to normal operation, press the „-“ (COLDER)
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button.
Important! Do not store any goods in the refrigerator when the holiday
mode is in operation. The temperature is regulated at about +15 °C
when the holiday mode is in operation. This is too warm for food products.
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Control and Information Systems
The control and information systems consist of a temperature display,
an optical warning display and an acoustic warning.
The system warns if:
– when the appliance door is open
– the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is too
high;
– functional disturbances at the appliance.
"Open Door"-Warning
If the fridge or freezer door is left open the red warning display will
flash and an acoustic warning tone will sound
– after approx. 80 seconds if the freezer door is left open
– after approx. 5 minutes if the fridge door is left open
If you need more time to load or rearrange refrigerated or frozen foods,
you can switch off the warning tone by pressing the WARNING OFF
button.
If the doors are still left open the warning tone will sound again at the
end of the appropriate period of time.
If the doors remain open for longer than 80 minutes the warning tone
will switch itself off automatically.
The red warning display will go off when the doors are closed.
Temperature Warning
For the fridge:
The red warning display flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as
the temperature in the fridge rises to more than +10 °C.
0 1. You can switch off the warning tone using the WARNING OFF button.
The warning display and warning tone switch themselves off automati-
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cally when the temperature in the fridge drops to below +11 °C.
Besides this, the warning tone switches itself off automatically after 80
minutes have passed.
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For the freezer:
The red warning display flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as
the temperature in the freezer rises to more than -12 °C. In addition
the freezer temperature display flashes.
0 1. You can switch off the warning tone using the WARNING OFF button.
The freezer temperature display stops flashing and displays the warmest temperature that has been reached in the freezer during the temperature alarm. After approx. 5 seconds the temperature display reverts
to the current freezer temperature.
The warning tone switches itself off automatically
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– if the temperature in the freezer falls to lower than -11 °C. The red
warning display and the temperature display continue to flash.
– after 80 minutes have passed. The red warning display and the tem-
perature display continue to flash.
If the possibility of partial or complete thawing exists, you should
check the quality of the foods.
Function Errors
If the electronics in the appliance detects a technical defect that has to
be rectified by the customer, the temperature display indicates:
– a square in the upper part of the temperature display for a fault in
the fridge,
– a square in the lower part of the temperature display for a fault in
the freezer.
Opening the Freezer Compartment Door
If the freezer compartment door is closed when the appliance is in
operation, it is possible that it cannot be immediately opened again. A
vacuum occurs in the freezer compartment which holds the door closed
until pressure has been equalised. The door can be opened again after
several minutes.
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Interior Accessories
Storage Shelves
A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the
fruit and vegetable drawers. It must always remain in this position, so
that fruits and vegetables remain fresh longer.
The remaining storage shelves can
be adjusted to various heights:
0 1. Pull the storage shelf forward until
it can be tipped up or down and
removed.
2. To insert at a different height use
the same procedure in reverse.
Adjustment for tall items:
0 1. Remove the front half of the two-
part glass storage shelf and insert it
at a different level. Space is then
gained for storage of tall items on
the storage shelf below.
Bottle rack
Place bottles in the rack with the
bottleneck to the front.
Important: Only store unopened
bottles horizontally.
The bottle rack can be tilted for
storing opened bottles.
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Interior Accessories
0 1. To do this pull the bottle rack for-
ward until it can be tilted
upwards, then slide the front support into the next level up.
Variable Inner Door
The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at
other positions as needed.
Drawers and Compartments
Vario drawer-set
The two large fruit and vegetable drawers can be divided with an
adjustable partition (not included with all models).
Bottle Holder
Some models are equipped with a
bottle holder in the bottle compartment. This is used to prevent
individual bottles from falling over
and can be slid sideways.
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Correct storage
For physical reasons, the refrigerator
compartment has different temperature
zones. The coldest zone is on the lowest
storage shelf immediately above the fruit
and vegetable drawers. Warmer zones
are the upper storage shelves and door
racks. The arrangement (see fig.)
indicates where different types of food
are best stored to make the most of
temperature variations.
For instance, the shelf immediately
above the fruit and vegetable drawers
should be 5 °C for safe storage of meat
and fish products. In order to check that
the appliance is at 5 °C on the lowest
shelf you can carry out the following
test yourself:
0 1. Place a cup of water in the centre of the
said shelf with a thermometer inside.
2. Leave the fridge door closed overnight
and check the temperature first thing in the morning.
3. At this point the temperature should read no more than 5 °C; if it does,
you need to adjust the temperature regulator to a colder setting.
Tip: Food stored in the refrigerator compartment should always be
covered or packed so that they do not dry out, lose their flavour, or
transfer their flavour to any other refrigerated food. The following are
suitable for packing:
– polyethylene bags;
– plastic containers with lids;
– special plastic covers with rubber retainers;
– aluminium foil.
To obtain the best performance from your refrigerator/freezer:
• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids.
• Do not store food uncovered.
• Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your
freezer as short as possible.
• Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate
around each item.
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Freezing
Except for the bottom drawer, which serves only for storage purposes,
all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suitable
for freezing fresh food.
Warning!
• Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer
compartment must be -18 °C or colder.
• Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the rating plate. The
freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods
that can be frozen within 24 hours. If you freeze goods on several
days, one after the other, freeze amounts equal to 2/3 to 3/4 of the
capacity indicated on the rating plate.
• When freezing large quantities of food, place the frozen freezing
accumulator at the front into the top compartment in the freezing
chamber.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
0 1. For freezing the maximum capacity press the FROSTMATIC button 24
hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. Yellow
indicator lights up.
The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for freezing of small
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quantities of up to 3 kg.
2. All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not
dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of
other frozen goods occurs.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
to the goods.
3. Place packaged goods in the drawers. Unfrozen goods may not come
into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods
may start to thaw.
The appliance electronics automatically switch the FROSTMATIC func-
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tion off after a period of 52 hours. Yellow indicator light goes out. You
can also stop the FROSTMATIC function manually by pressing the
FROSTMATIC button again.
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Tips:
• The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
– freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
– plastic containers for frozen foods;
– extra-thick aluminium foil
• The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps:
plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape.
• Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing, because air
encourages drying of frozen goods.
• Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
• Do not fill plastic containers for frozen foods to the brim with liquid
or paste-like goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
Note for inspection authorities:
Batch plans for the determination of freezing performance or warm-up
time can be requested directly from the manufacturer.
Frozen Storage
Warning! Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with
previously frozen goods, the required storage temperature of -18 °C
must be reached.
• Load freezer only with packaged frozen goods, so that they do not
dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of
other frozen goods can occur.
• Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen
goods.
When possible store frozen goods separately according to type in
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drawers.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
0 1. Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray
or a drawer and allow to freeze.
2. To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under
running water for a short time.
Warning! Do not, under any circumstances, free an ice tray which is
frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a
spoon-handle or similar object.
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Defrosting
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically
The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator as needed
based on economical energy use and the maintenance of a constant
temperature. Defrosting cycles are started more or less often,
depending on the degree of moisture accumulation. Because the
greatest accumulation of moisture occurs when the door is open, the
frequency of defrosting cycles is determined by frequency and duration
of door opening.
The water collects in the discharge trough at the back wall of the
refrigerator, and is fed through the discharge opening in the catch tray
at the compressor where it is evaporated.
Freezer Compartment Defrosting
Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer
compartment during operation and when the door is opened, especially
in the middle at the top. Remove this white frost from time to time
with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough scraper. Do not under any
circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white
frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year in any case. A
convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is empty,
or only minimally loaded.
Warning!
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• Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the
exception of those recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health
endangering and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.
0 1. About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FROSTMATIC button, in
order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
to the goods.
2. Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover
them and store them in a cool place.
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3. Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains, or
disconnect from the electricity supply.
4. Remove all the drawers. Remove
the plinth (see "Reversing the Door"
section). Place the bottom drawer
directly in front of the appliance to
collect the water from defrosting
and pull out the water drain conduit.
Tip: In order to speed up the
defrosting process, place a pot of
hot water in the freezer
compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before
defrosting is complete.
5. After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior
accessories (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").
2 Energy Saving Advice
• Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a boiler,
dishwasher or radiator.
• Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure
that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed.
• Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before
placing in the freezer.
• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the
door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
• Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing
properly.
• Place frozen goods into the refrigerator for thawing. Cold from fro-
zen goods is thus used for cooling in the refrigerator.
• Always keep the condenser at the back of the appliance clean.
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Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT
the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
Warning!
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• Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning
products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or
alcohol.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accu-
mulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot
vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
If the refrigerator only is to be cleaned, press the FROSTMATIC button
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several hours in advance, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve in
the freezer compartment for the interruption in service. Do not open
the freezer compartment door.
0 1. About 12 hours prior to cleaning push the FROSTMATIC button, in order
to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
to the goods.
2. Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover
them and store them in a cool place.
3. Defrost the freezer compartment (see section: "Defrosting").
4. Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains, or
switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse.
5. Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
6. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
7. Regularly unblock the condensation water drainage hole in the rear
wall of the refrigeration chamber with the aid of a piece of wire.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption.
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For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the
appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
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Something not Working
Correcting Malfunctions
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify
yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other
work on the appliance if the following information does not provide
assistance in your specific case.
Warning! Repairs to refrigerators may only be performed by qualified
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service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards
for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not plugged
in or is loose.
No power to the appliance.
Appliance cools too much. Temperature is set too cold.
The food is too warm.
Fuse has blown or is defective.
Mains socket is defective.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
Door was open for an
extended period.
A large quantity of warm
food was placed in the
appliance within the last
24 hours.
The appliance is near a
heat source.
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if
necessary.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electrician.
Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting
temporarily.
Please look in the " Temperature Adjustment" section.
Open the door only as long
as necessary.
Press the COOLMATIC and/
or FROSTMATIC button.
Turn the temperature regulator to a colder setting
temporarily.
Please look in the "Installation" section.
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Something not Working
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
Temperature display shows
a square.
Warning tone sounds, red
warning display and freezer temperature display are
flashing.
Interior illumination does
not function.
Water on the floor or on
storage shelves.
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
changing the temperature
setting.
Noise Appliance is not level.
There is a function fault.
Temperature warning for
freezer.
Light bulb is defective.
Important: The interior
lighting switches off automatically after 20 minutes.
Water drain hole is
blocked.
Door seal is not air tight
(possibly after changing
over the hinges).
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
Please inform customer
service. Do not open the
door of the appliance
again.
Please check in "Control
and Information System"
section.
Please refer to "Replace
Light Bulb" section.
See the "Maintenance and
Cleaning" section.
Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door
seal with a hair dryer (not
hotter than approx. 50 °C).
At the same time shape the
warmed door seal by hand
such that it sits correctly.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
Readjust the front levelling
feet.
Refer to Normal Operating
Sounds
If after the above checks there is still a fault, call your local AEG Service
Force Centre.
In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been
made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a
mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service
calls.
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Replace light bulb
For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 20 minutes
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when the door is open. It switches on again the next time the door is
opened.
Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb
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switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug.
Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 25 W, fitting: E 14
0 1. To switch the appliance off press and hold both ON/OFF buttons for
about 5 seconds.
2. Unplug the mains plug.
3. To change the light bulb, undo the
cross head screw and remove the
light bulb cover downwards.
4. Change the defective light bulb.
5. Refit the light bulb cover and the
cross head screw.
Normal Operating Sounds
The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances:
• Clicks
Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard.
• Humming
As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming.
• Bubbling/Splashing
When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or
splashing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off,
this noise can be heard for a short time.
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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 regulations 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
Technical Terminology
• Refrigerant
Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as
refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low,
that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can
cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.
• Refrigerant Circuit
Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The
refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor,
a condenser and pipe work.
• Evaporator
The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator. Similar to all other
liquids, refrigerant requires heat to evaporate. This heat is removed
from the interior of the appliance, as a result the interior is cooled.
The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed in
foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible.
• Compressor
The compressor looks like a small drum. It is driven by a built-in
electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the
rear. The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant
from the evaporator, to compress it, and to pass it on to the
condenser.
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• Condenser
The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The refrigerant
compressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser. During
this process, heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of
the condenser. The condenser is mounted on the base of the
appliance.
Customer Service
If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating
instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying
booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service Locations".
Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel
and costs. For this reason always provide the following appliance information:
This information can be found on the rating plate in the interior at the
•Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
• Serial Number (S-No.)
left of the appliance. We recommend that you enter this information
here, so that it is handy if needed.
Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service
calls even during the guarantee period.
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