SANTO
Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer Combination
Operating Instructions
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Dear customer,
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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.
Important! 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
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functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/
or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe
the following carefully.
0 This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical
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applications of 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.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing Over The Door Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Freezer tray with "Cold Accumulation Block" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Prior to Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FAST CHILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FAST FREEZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Control and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Contents
Opening the Freezer Compartment Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storage Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bottle rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Trays and Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Correct storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Frozen Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Freezer Compartment Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Food Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Energy Saving Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Internal Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
External Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Something not Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
European Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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1 Important Safety Instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure
that you understand them all before installing or using this
appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer
Care Department.
Prior to Installation
• Check the refrigerator/freezer for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed! In the event of damage,
please contact your retailer.
Installation
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. If
the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available
from your local Service Force Centre.
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back
of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the required
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions.
• The appliance should be left for 4 hours after installation before it is turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.
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.
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Important Safety Instructions
Child Safety
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
• Keep packaging material away from children! (There is a risk of suffocation!)
During Use
• This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the
storage of edible foodstuffs only. It is not intended for commercial or
industrial use
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as, spray cans,
fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the freezer.
• Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.
• Ice lollies can cause ’frost/freezer burns’ if consumed straight from the
freezer compartment.
• Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst when
the contents freeze.
• Manufacturers´ recommended storage times should be adhered to. Refer
to relevant instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
• Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the
electrical supply.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull
on the cable.
Servicing
• This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only
genuine spare parts should be used.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
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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
When disposing of your old appliance:
Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable and remove any
door catches to ensure small children cannot be trapped inside.
Help to keep your country tidy - use an authorised disposal site.
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 Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the dra-
wing, and transport the appliance.
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0 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 Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the
appliance.
Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit.
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0 Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape.
0 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.
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Remove the transport fittings from
the storage shelves:
0 Slide the fittings securing the shelf
forward to the thicker section on
the edge of the storage shelf.
0 Slide the storage shelf far enough
forward so that it can be hinged
downwards and the fittings can be
removed from the guides.
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 corre-
sponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is desi-
gned.
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
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Installation
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
rehingeing the door, the door seal seals
right round. An untight door seal may
lead to heavy frosting and a higher
power consumption (see also
"Something not working“).
Appliance Alignment
0 The appliance level please compensate for unevenness in the floor by
turning the two adjustable feet at the front.
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Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
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The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures
not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the
same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is
inside, on the left.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of
having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured
markings indentifying the termi-
Blue
nals in your plug, proceed as follows:
1. The wire coloured green and
yellow must be connected to
the terminal marked with the
letter "E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal "N“ or
coloured black.
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked
"L“ or coloured red.
4. Upon completion there must be not cut, or stray strands of wire
present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheat.
& Yellow
Installation
Brown
Cord Clamp
Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious
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safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.
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Changing Over The Door Hinges
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 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.
0 With the freezer compartment
door closed, remove the crosshead screws from the lower door
bearing and remove the door bearing downwards.
0 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.
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0 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.
0 Unscrew the centre door bearing.
0 Remove the fridge compartment
door carefully to the front and
place on one side.
0 Unscrew the retaining screw for
the self-closing mechanism on the
bottom of the fridge compartment door.
Changing Over The Door Hinges
0 Move the upper bearing pivot to
the left.
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Changing Over The Door Hinges
0 Move the door handles from the
left to the right and cover the
remaining holes with the hole
cover pins.
0 Fasten the self-closing mechanism
to the bottom left of the fridge
compartment door.
0 Carefully slide the fridge com-
partment door onto the top bearing pivot and close.
0 Slide the centre door bearing into
the bottom left of the fridge compartment door and fasten to the
housing.
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0 Fasten the self-closing mechanism
on the top left of the freezer
compartment door,
0 Carefully slide the freezer com-
partment door onto the centre
bearing pivot and close.
0 Place the lower door bearing with
the bearing pivot in the lower left
of the freezer compartment door
and fasten.
0 Open the freezer compartment
door and fit the plinth.
Changing Over The Door Hinges
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Appliance Description
View of Appliance
(various models)
Control panel and elements
Butter and cheese compartment with lid
Door storage compartments
Variable storage box (not included with all models)
Bottle compartment/bottle rack
Fruit and vegetable drawers
Shelves (General purpose box, not included with all models)
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
Rating plate (depending on model upper or lower left)
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Appliance Description
Freezer tray with "Cold Accumulation Block"
On some models a freezer tray
with a cold accumulation block
and two ice trays is included
above or below the upper drawer
in the freezer compartment.
On some models a freezer tray
with two ice trays is fitted to the
top drawer in the freezer compartment. The freezer tray also
serves as an ice pack. It can be
slid to the side and can also be
removed and placed in a drawer.
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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Appliance Description
Control Panel
1 ON/OFF indicator light for refrigerator (green)
2 ON/OFF button for refrigerator
3 Temperature display for refrigerator
4 Buttons for adjusting the temperature for refrigerator
5 FAST CHILL indicator light (yellow)
• FAST CHILL for intensive cooling in the refrigerator
6 FAST CHILL button
7 ON/OFF indicator light for freezer compartment (green)
8 ON/OFF button for freezer compartment
9 Temperature display for freezer compartment
10 Buttons for adjusting the temperature for freezer compartment
11 FAST FREEZE indicator light (yellow)
• FAST FREEZE for fast freezing in the freezer compartment
12 FAST FREEZE button
13 Warning indicator light (red)
14 WARNING OFF button
(see section: "Control and Information Systems")
Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature
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 (one light illuminated) to the display of the
DESIRED temperature (one light flashing) by pressing one of the two
buttons, „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER).
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Appliance Description
• With each further press of one of the two buttons, the DESIRED tem-
perature is adjusted by one display field.
• 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 is required in the freezer compartment, this can
be adjusted to the temperatures shown in the display. The DESIRED
temperature is indicated by a flashing light.
ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently
present in the freezer compartment. The ACTUAL temperature is indicated by a continuously illuminated light.
Temperature Display
The temperature display can indicate several pieces of information.
• During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the
refrigerator or freezer compartment (ACTUAL temperature) is dis-
played, the corresponding light illuminates.
• If the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than the
display range of the temperature display, the red warning light flas-
hes and all the lights in the temperature display are extinguished.
• If the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is col-
der than the display range of the temperature display, then the light
for the lowest temperature (+2 or -24) continues to illuminate.
• When the temperature is being adjusted, the temperature currently
set flashes (DESIRED temperature).
• If there is a malfunction in the appliance that prevents the tempera-
ture from being further measured, all the lights on the temperature
display flash.
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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 Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").
0 Remove the cold accumulation block from the freezer tray or the upper
drawer.
0 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.
0 After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block at the front of the
upper drawer.
0 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 Insert plug into mains socket.
Refrigerator Start-Up
0 Press refrigerator ON/OFF button.
The green power indicator for the fridge compartment lights up. The
flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached.
0 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 Press freezer compartment ON/OFF button.
The green power indicator for the freezer compartment lights up. A
warning tone sounds and the flashing red warning light indicates that
the required storage temperature has not yet been reached.
0 Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone.
0 Set temperature to -18°C or colder (see section: "Temperature Adjust-
ment").
0 Do not load freezer with goods until a temperature of -18°C has been
reached, or until the red warning display has gone out.
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Temperature Adjustment
With the individual buttons for temperature adjustment the desired
temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be
adjusted independently of one another.
0 Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button.
The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature
currently set flashes on the temperature display.
0 To adjust to a warmer temperature, press the „+“ button. To adjust to a
colder temperature, press the „-“ button. The changed setting is immediately displayed on the temperature display.
The temperature is adjusted by one display field with each press of a
button.
Note: From a food science point of view, +5 °C for the refrigerator
compartment and -18 °C for the freezer compartment should be considered cold enough as a storage temperature.
When the buttons are not further pressed after an adjustment has been
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made, after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) the temperature display switches over and again displays the ACTUAL temperature in the refrigerator- or freezer compartment. The display changes from flashing to
continuous illumination.
Important! Please check red warning display and temperature display
regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature.
FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE
FAST CHILL
The FAST CHILL function is suited for quick cooling of large
quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks and
salads for a party.
0 The FAST CHILL function is switched on by pressing the FAST CHILL but-
ton. The yellow light illuminates.
The FAST CHILL function now provides for intensive cooling. A DESIRED
temperature of +2¯C is automatically selected. The FAST CHILL 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.
0 The FAST CHILL function can be ended manually at any time by pressing
the FAST CHILL button again. The yellow light goes out.
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FAST FREEZE
The FAST FREEZE 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 The FAST FREEZE function is switched on by pressing the FAST FREEZE
button. The yellow light illuminates.
0 The FAST FREEZE function can be ended manually at any time by pres-
sing the FAST FREEZE button again. The yellow light goes out.
If the FAST FREEZE function is not ended manually, the appliance elec-
tronics switch off the FAST FREEZE function after 48 hours. The yellow
light goes out.
Switching the Appliance Off
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be switched off independ-
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ently of one another.
0 To switch off, press both ON/OFF buttons until the mains power light
extinguishes.
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 to be removed from service for a lengthy period:
0 Switch off the appliance, to do this press both ON/OFF buttons until
the mains power light extinguishes.
0 Remove the mains plug or switch off.
0 Defrost freezer compartment and clean the appliance thoroughly (see
section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").
0 Leave doors open to avoid accumulation of odours.
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Control and Information Systems
The control and information systems consist of temperature displays,
an optical warning display and an acoustic warning.
The system warns if:
– the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is too
high;
– functional disturbances at the appliance.
Temperature Warning
The red warning display flashes and an audible warning sounds, as soon
as the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -12 °C.
A rise in temperature may be caused by:
– frequent door opening for long periods of time;
– loading with large quantities of warm foods;
– high ambient temperature;
– an error of the appliance.
The audible warning can be switched off with the WARNING OFF button. Both warning display and audible warning are automatically
switched off, when the ACTUAL temperature in the freezer compartment falls to the range of the display.
The warning tone switches off automatically after one hour, also if the
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ACTUAL temperature is still at variance with the DESIRED temperature.
The red warning light continues to flash.
Function Errors
If the electronics in the appliance have detected a fault that prevents
the ACTUAL temperature being measured, all the lights in the temperature display will flash. The appliance will continue to function using a
backup program until customer service has repaired the appliance.
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
0 A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the
fruit and vegetable trays. 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 Pull the storage shelf forward until
it can be tipped up or down and
removed.
0 To insert at a different height use
the same procedure in reverse.
Adjustment for tall items:
0 Remove the front half of the two-
part vario 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
(not included with all models)
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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0 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.
Trays and Compartments
Vario tray-set
The two large fruit and vegetable trays can be divided with an adjustable partition (not included with all models).
Bottle Holder
(not included with all models)
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 trays.
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 trays
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 Place a cup of water in the center of
the said shelf with a thermometer
inside.
0 Leave the fridge door closed overnight and check the temperature first
thing in the morning.
0 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.
For further information on keeping food cool and safe a guide
published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is available
and can be obtained free of charge by contacting:
Foodsense, London SE99 7TT. Tel: 0645 556000
Tip: Food stored in the refrigerator compartment should always be cov-
ered 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.
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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 suited
for freezing.
Warning!
• Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer com-
partment 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
accumulation block at the front into the top drawer in the freezing
compartment.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
0 For freezing the maximum capacity press the FAST FREEZE button 24
hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. Yellow
indicator lights up.
The FAST FREEZE button need not be pressed for freezing of small
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quantities of up to 3 kg.
0 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.
0 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 FAST FREEZE func-
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tion off after a period of 48 hours. Yellow indicator light goes out. You
can also stop the FAST FREEZE function manually by pressing the FAST
FREEZE 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 encoura-
ges 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.
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 draw-
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ers.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
0 Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray
or a drawer and allow to freeze.
0 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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Storage Goods Symbols/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 indi-
cated 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.
Defrosting
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically
The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator every time
the compressor stops.
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.
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Defrosting
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 excep-
tion of those recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endange-
ring and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.
0 About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FAST FREEZE 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.
0 Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover
them and store them in a cool place.
0 Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains, or
switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse.
0 Remove all the drawers. Remove
the pedestal cover (see "Changing
Over the Door Hinges" 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.
0 After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior
accessories (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").
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Hints and Tips
Normal Operating Sounds
• You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant
is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling
plate/evaporator.
• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round
and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the com-
pressor.
• A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click
when the thermostat cuts in and out.
Food Storage
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.
2 Energy Saving Advice
• Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker,
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.
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Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT
the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal Cleaning
0 If the refrigerator only is to be cleaned, press the FAST FREEZE button
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 Defrost the freezer compartment (see section: "Defrosting").
0 Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Warning!
1
• Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning
products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or
alcohol.
0 Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
External Cleaning
0 Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
Warning!
1
• Do not use abrasive products
• There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should
be taken when cleaning.
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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Maintenance and Cleaning
Replace light bulb
For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 20 minutes
3
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
1
switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug.
Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 25 W, fitting: E 14
0 To switch the appliance off press both ON/OFF buttons until the mains
power light extinguishes.
0 Unplug the mains plug.
0 To change the light bulb, undo the
cross head screw and remove the
light bulb cover downwards.
0 Change the defective light bulb.
0 Refit the light bulb cover and the
cross head screw.
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Something not Working
Before contacting your local service force centre, check the following
points.
Symptom Solution
Check there is power at the socket
No power to the appliance.
The temperature in the refrigerator/freezer is too high.
All the lights in the temperature display
are flashing.
Interior illumination does not function.
Important: The interior lighting switches
off automatically after 20 minutes.
The compressor runs continuously
Check there is not a power cut by
checking the household lights.
Check the fuse has not blown.
Check the ambient temperature is within
the appliances operating limits
Check the thermostat is turned to the
correct setting relative to ambient conditions.
There is a function.error.
Inform customer service. Do not open the
door of appliance any more.
Please refer to "Replace Light Bulb "
section.
Adjust the thermostat to give correct
temperature control.
Check that the door is closed.
Large quantities of food have recently
been placed in the cabinet and/or door is
frequently opened.
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
If the door seal is not airtight (probably
after changing over the door hinges)
apply warm air to the non sealing area
Excessive build up of frost.
Noise Refer to Normal Operating Sounds
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using a hair dryer set to a gentle heat. (do
not use a fan heater for this purpose).
This will make the rubber more supple
and allow it to revert to its original shape.
Something not Working
Symptom Solution
The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting.
This is normal, the compressor starts after
a period of time.
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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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 refri-
gerant 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 elec-
tric 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.
• Condenser
The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The refrigerant com-
pressed 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.
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
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Guarantee Conditions
AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance.
1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over
to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation.
The guarantee does not cover commercial use.
2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or
faulty materials. The guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor performance are due to misuse, accidental damage, neglect, faulty
installation,unauthorised modification or attempted repair, commercial use or failure
to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book.
This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs, removable glassware, dust bags
or filters.
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer
service office (manufacturer´s service or authorised agent). AEG reserves the right to
stipulate the place of the repair (i. e. the customer´s home, place of installation or AEG
workshop).
4. The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials.
5. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appli-
ance. Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG.
6. The purchaser´s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
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
exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
– This guarantee relates to you and connot 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
domestically, 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 +33 (0) 44 62 29 29
Germany Nürnberg +49 (0) 911 323 2600
Italy Pordenone +39 (0) 1678 47053
Sweden Stockholm +46 (0) 8 738 7910
UK Slough +44 (0) 1753 219899
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Service & Spare Parts
If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your
appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested 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.
Service & Spare Parts
If you require a service engineer or wish to purchase spare parts,
contact your local AEG Service Force Centre, by telephoning
08705 929 929
Help us to help you
Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning.
When you contact us we need to know,
1 Your name, address and post code
2 Your telephone number
3 Clear and concise details of the fault
4 Date of purchase
5
•Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
• Serial Number (S-No.)
This information can be found on the rating plate in the interior of the
appliance at the left.
Customer Care
For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance, or for further
information on AEG products, please contact our Customer Care
Department or visit our website at www.aeghome.co.uk
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire SL 1 1DZ
Tel: 08705 350350 *
* calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.
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