ARCTIS
Upright Freezer no_frost
Operating Instructions
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Dear customer,
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Before placing your new freezer into operation please read these
operating instructions carefully. They contain important information
for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.
Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them
on to possible new owners of the appliance.
These operating instructions are for use with several technically
comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes
which apply to your model.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper
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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 1. This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the
operation of the appliance.
2. .....
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 "What to do if ...". 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
Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The freezer needs ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Reversing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Opening the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The no-frost (frost free) system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
View of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cold accumulation block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Temperature setting buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Temperature display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
FROSTMATIC-button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
WARNING OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Prior to Initial Start–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Initial use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Control and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
"Open Door"-Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Contents
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Frozen Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maximum Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Energy Saving Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Noises during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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1 Important Safety Instructions
The safety of our appliances 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 appliance is intended for use at home. Depending on the preset
operation mode, this appliance becomes suitable for freezing, for frozen storage of foods, for ice preparation or for cooling of foods. The
manufacturer assumes no liability for damages occurring through
improper operation or use of the appliance for unintended purposes.
• Alterations or changes to the appliance are not permitted for reasons
of safety.
• If you should use this appliance in a commercial application or for
purposes other than freezing, or frozen storage of foods or for
cooling of foods, please observe all valid legal regulations for your
application.
Prior to initial start-up
• Check the appliance 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
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Important Safety Instructions
themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.
• 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 appliance.
• 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 appliance
(e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Warning - Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings as this
will impair the operation of the appliance.
• 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 condensation on the top panel through contact with
the cold. Electronic components are housed within this top panel. If
water 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.
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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
instructions in this section are not sufficient, do not undertake any
further work on your own.
• Refrigerators or 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
Appliance Packaging Information
Dispose of the packaging material of your appliance correctly. All the
packaging materials used are harmless to the environment and can be
recycled.
About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as
follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the
interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of
chlorofluorocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed
of at a waste-paper recycling collection location.
Disposal of old Appliances
For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed
of properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its
service life - for your new appliance as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
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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.
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Disposal:
• The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky
refuse.
• The refrigerant circuit, especially the condenser at the back of the
appliance, must not be damaged.
• Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall.
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
then transferred to the back wheels and the appliance can be easily
pushed.
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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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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.
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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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Installation
The 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, for example, 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 fits
tightly. A badly fitting door seal may lead to heavy frosting and a
higher power consumption (see also “Something not working“).
Appliance Alignment
0 1. The appliance must be level. Please compensate for unevenness in the
floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front.
2. When two appliances are placed beside each other, the spacers
enclosed in the plastic wrapping should be glued between the appliances as shown in the illustration.
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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.
Warning: To avoid potential danger, if the mains connection lead of
this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by our customer service
representative or a person with similar qualifications.
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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Open the door and remove the
plinth cover to the front. Move
the door bearing cover on the
plinth cover from the left to the
right. Close the door.
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0 1. With the door closed, remove the
cross-head screws from the lower
door bearing and remove the door
bearing downwards.
2. Remove the door fitting from the
door bearing (1, 2). Move the
bearing pivot from the right to
the left hand hole (3). Place the
door fitting supplied on the bearing pivot (4, 5).
Reversing the door
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3. Remove the door fitting on the
lower right (1) and reposition the
door bearing cover from the lower
left to the right of the door (2),
place the door fitting supplied in
the lower left of the door (3).
Carefully remove the door to the
front and place on one side.
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5
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3
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Reversing the door
4. Move the upper bearing pivot to
the left.
5. Carefully slide the door onto the
top bearing pivot and close.
6. Place the lower door bearing with
the bearing pivot in the lower left
of the door and fasten.
7. Move the door handle from the
left to the right and cover the
remaining holes with the hole
cover pins attached.
8. Open the door and fit the plinth
cover.
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Opening the door
If the door is closed when the appliance is in operation, it cannot be
immediately opened again, because a vacuum occurs which holds the
door closed until pressure has been equalised. The door can be opened
again after several minutes.
If your appliance is equipped
with a QUICK door opener - an
opening mechanism integrated into the door handle the door can be opened easily
at any time.
The no-frost (frost free) system
•The no-frost (frost free) system enables both the freezing of fresh
foodstuff as well as the storage of readily frozen foodstuff by cold
air. An evaporator cools the air in the interior space of the appliance,
which is circulated and uniformly distributed by a ventilator. This
uniformly circulating air-flow creates for a dry climate, low
temperature fluctuations and low temperature differences in the
entire appliance interior. The moisture in the air condenses as frost on
the evaporator. The evaporator thaws/defrosts -automatically, as
soon as this is necessary. The melted water is drained off outside to
the compressor and evaporates through the heat generated by the
latter. Thus, the interior of the appliance and the stored cooled or
frozen foodstuffs always remain fresh and ice-free. Manual thawing/
defrosting is not necessary.
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Description of the appliance
View of the appliance
(various models)
➀ Control panel
➁ Interior Illumination
➂ Cold accumulation block (not on all models)
➃ Compartments with lids and drawers
➄ Maxi-Box
å Drawer (for frozen food storage only)
Cold accumulation block
(not on all models)
There is one cold accumulation block in the freezer.
Refer to the section “Prior to Initial Start–Up” concerning freezing of
the cold accumulation block.
In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the cold accumulation
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block will increase the hold over period by several hours, providing
it is placed in the uppermost drawer, at the front, above the frozen
food.
You can also use the cold accumulation block in a cool bag.
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Description of the appliance
Control Panel
1 ON/OFF button
2 Temperature display
3 Temperature setting buttons
4 FROSTMATIC button and FROSTMATIC indicator light (yellow)
5 WARNING OFF button and warning indicator light (red)
(see section: "Control and Information Systems")
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. The ACTUAL temperature in the appliance is
now adjusted to match the preset DESIRED temperature.
DESIRED temperature means:
The temperature that is required in the appliance, this can be adjusted
to the temperatures shown in the display. The DESIRED temperature is
indicated by flashing numbers.
ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently
present in the appliance. The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with
illuminated numbers.
Once the FROSTMATIC function has been switched on the DESIRED
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temperature that was set originally cannot be changed.
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Description of the appliance
Temperature display
The temperature display shows several types of
information.
• In normal operation the current freezer compartment temperature is
displayed (ACTUAL temperature).
• During temperature adjustment, a blinking display of the
temperature selected at the moment occurs (DESIRED temperature).
• In the event that frozen food has been partially or totally defrosted,
perhaps as the result of a lengthy power failure, if the WARNING OFF
button is activated the temperature display will show the warmest
temperature the frozen food has reached on restoration of the power
supply.
• If there is a fault in the appliance a square will appear in the temper-
ature display.
FROSTMATIC-button
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. The compressor runs continuously.
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 approx. 50 hours. The
yellow light goes out.
Important! Once the FROSTMATIC function has been switched on the
DESIRED temperature that was set originally cannot be changed.
WARNING OFF button
With the WARNING OFF button, the acoustic warning
signal can be switched off, e.g. the "Open Door" warning
when sorting in or out, the commodities to be frozen.
When there is a temperature warning, if the WARNING OFF button is
activated the temperature display will show the warmest temperature
the frozen food has reached on restoration of the power supply.
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Prior to Initial Start–Up
Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into oper-
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ation 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 refrigerant 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. The appliance must be correctly installed in accordance with the chapter "Installation" before it is put into operation for the first time. Care
should be especially taken that the mains voltage and frequency available correspond with the appliance’s rating plate.
3. Remove the cold accumulation block from the appliance.
4. Only put the cold accumulation block to freeze in the top compartment
after the optimal storage temperature of –18 °C has been reached.
5. After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block in the uppermost
compartment, at the front, above the frozen food.
6. Re-freeze the thawed cold accumulation block in the same way, e. g.
after cleaning the appliance.
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Initial use
0 1. Insert plug into mains socket.
2. Press ON/OFF button.
A warning tone sounds and the red warning light flashes indicating
that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached. The
compressor starts and then runs automatically.
3. Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone.
4. Set temperature to -18°C or colder (see section: "Temperature Adjust-
ment").
Important! Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a temperature of –18 °C, or the red warning light has gone out, before storing
frozen food.
Temperature Adjustment
0 1. Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button.
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 one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED temperature is adjusted by 1 °C.
Temperature range that can be set: -15 °C to -24 °C.
Note: From a food safety point of view, -18 °C for the freezer compart-
ment should be considered cold enough as a storage temperature.
If the buttons are not pressed again for approx. 5 seconds the tempera-
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ture display will change from the DESIRED temperature to the ACTUAL
temperature. The display changes from flashing to illuminated numbers.
Important! Please check red warning display and temperature display
regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature.
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Switching the Appliance Off
In order to protect frozen goods, the appliance is guarded against
accidental switching off (child-proof).
0 1. To switch off press and hold the ON/OFF button.
A so-called "count down" is started in the temperature display, which
counts backwards from "3" to "1". After "1" is reached the appliance
switches off. Illumination at the temperature display goes 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 going to be used for an extended period:
0 1. Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button (see
above).
2. Unplug or switch off at the mains supply.
3. Clean thoroughly (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").
4. Leave door open to avoid accumulation of odours.
Control and Information Systems
The control and information systems consist of the temperature display,
an optical warning display and an acoustic warning.
The system warns if:
– if the appliance door remains open for longer than 80 seconds;
– if the temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm;
– functional disturbances at the appliance.
"Open Door"-Warning
If the door remains open longer than approx. 80 seconds, the red
warning indicator flashes and a warning tone sounds. If you need more
time for sorting or rearranging frozen foodstuff, you can switch off
warning tone for 80 seconds by pressing the WARNING OFF button.
The red warning indicator will go out when the door is closed.
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Control and Information Systems
Temperature Warning
The red warning display and the temperature display flashes and an
audible warning sounds, as soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -11 °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 with the appliance.
0 1. You can cancel the warning tone with the WARNING OFF button.
The temperature display for the freezer indicates the warmest temperature the freezer has reached during the temperature alarm period. After
approx. 5 seconds the temperature display reverts to the current freezer
temperature.
While the current freezer temperature is above -11 °C, the warmest
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temperature the freezer has reached during the alarm period is stored
and can be called up as often as wished by pressing the WARNING OFF
button.
When the temperature in the freezer falls below -11 °C, the warning
tone switches off automatically. The red warning indicator will continue to flash.
If the WARNING OFF button is pressed now, the red warning indicator
switches off. In addition, the temperature display will show for five seconds the highest temperature the frozen food has warmed to. Then the
display will change to the current freezer temperature. The stored highest temperature is now erased.
Attention! If suspicion of partial or complete thawing exists, please
check the quality of the foods to determine if they can be used.
Function Errors
If the appliance electronics detects a technical fault that needs to be
rectified by customer service, the temperature display shows a square in
the lower part of the temperature display. The red warning indicator
flashes. The appliance will continue to operate in emergency mode.
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Freezing
Except for the bottom drawer, which serves for storage purposes, all
compartments and drawers are suited for freezing small quantities of
food. The two upper compartments are suited for freezing of large
quantities of food.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18 °C or
colder before freezing food.
• Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate. The
freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be
frozen within a period of 24 hours. If you wish to freeze food several
days in a row, please observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4
of that on the rating plate.
• Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will
cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
• When freezing large quantities of food, place the frozen cold accu-
mulation block at the top of the cold food.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
0 1. When freezing maximum capacity press the FROSTMATIC button 24
hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. Yellow
indicator light illuminates.
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 food with wet hands. Your hands could
freeze to the food.
3. Place the packed food in the drawers. Unfrozen food must not touch
items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost.
The appliance electronics automatically switch the FROSTMATIC func-
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tion off after a period of 50 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 goods;
– extra–thick aluminium foil.
• The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap:
plastic clips, rubber bands or tape.
• Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for
the frozen food to dry out.
• Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
• Do not fill plastic containers for frozen goods 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
Important! Wait until the necessary storage temperature of –18 °C has
been reached before storing food already frozen.
• Load the 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.
Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type, as far as possible. This
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will give you a better overview of the contents, avoid extended door
opening and therefore save electricity.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
0 1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer and
leave to freeze.
2. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it
under running water for a few seconds.
Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer
compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a soft plastic
scraper.
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Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
(not on all models)
• The symbols on the drawers
show different types of frozen
goods.
• The numbers indicate storage
times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether
the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid
depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing.
The lower value applies to foods with high fat content.
Maximum Load
In order to load large quantities or bulky freezer items, you can remove
the interior (except for the bottom drawer and the upper compartment
lid, which serves for good ventilation) and place the freezer goods
directly onto the storage grid.
However, when the drawers are removed, the freezer goods may not
extend the load limit at the storage grid‘s front.
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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• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could
accumulate 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.
• The appliance defrosts automatically. Do not use mechanical or
artificial devices to accelerate the defrosting process.
Attention!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance
parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
0 1. Press the FROSTMATIC button about 12 hours prior to cleaning, so that
the frozen goods can build up a sufficient chill reserve.
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. Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button.
4. Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or
fuse.
5. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also
be used.
6. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
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.
7. After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
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What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
Perhaps a malfunction has been caused by a minor error, which you can
correct yourself with the help of the following instructions. Do not
attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in
each specific case.
Warning! Freezers may only be repaired by trained personnel. Repairs
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carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial danger for
the user. Please contact your dealer or our customer service
department for repairs.
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
Appliance does not
function, temperature
display is not lit.
Red warning display
flashes, temperature display shows temperature
below -11 °C, door is
closed.
Red warning display
flashes, warning tone
sounds, temperature display shows temperature
above -11 °C, door is
closed.
Red warning indicator is
flashing, temperature display shows a square.
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not inserted
or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is
defective.
Mains socket is defective.
Temperature Warning.
Frozen goods have been
warmed to such an extent
that they have been
partially or completely
thawed.
Temperature Warning.
Frozen goods have been
warmed to such an extent
that they have been
partially or completely
thawed.
A functions error has
occurred.
Switch appliance on.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if
necessary.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an
electrician.
Please refer to the section
"Control and Information
Systems".
Please refer to the section
"Control and Information
Systems".
Please make a note of the
indicated error and inform
the customer service
department. Do not open
the appliance door again.
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What to do if ...
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
The freezer compartment
temperature is insufficient.
Interior illumination does
not function.
Accumulation of frost at
the door seal.
Unusual noises.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the FROSTMATIC
button, or after changing
the temperature setting.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
Door was open for a long
time.
Within the last 24 hours a
large quantity of warm
foods were loaded.
Appliance is next to a
source of warmth.
Light bulb is defective.
Door is not properly sealed
(perhaps after reversing
the door).
Appliance is not level.
Appliance is in contact
with wall or other objects.
A part at the back of the
appliance, e.g. a tube, is in
contact with another
appliance part or the wall.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
Please refer to the section
"Temperature Adjustment".
Only leave the door open
as long as necessary.
Press FROSTMATIC button.
Please refer to the section
"Installation Location".
Please refer in this chapter
under "Replace light bulb" .
Carefully warm the door
seal with a hand-held hair
dryer at those points which
are not airtight (no warmer
than approx. 50°C). At the
same time, shape the
warmed door seal by hand,
so that it is again properly
seated.
Readjust the front levelling
feet.
Push appliance away a
short distance.
Bend this part away
carefully if necessary.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
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Replacing the light bulb
Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb
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switch appliance off and remove the mains plug, or switch off or turn
out the circuit breaker or fuse.
Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 25 W, socket: E 14
0 1. To switch the appliance off press
and hold the ON/OFF button.
2. Remove mains plug.
3. For replacement of the light bulb
press the cover and remove it
like shown on the illustration.
4. Replace defective light bulb.
5. Place the cover again.
Noises during Operation
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.
• Noise
The ventilator generates air flow whereby noise can be emitted.
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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.
• 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.
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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:
•Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
• Serial Number (S-No.)
This information can be found on the rating plate in the interior at the
left of the appliance. We recommend that you enter this information
here, so that it is handy if needed.
If the temperature display should indicate an error (F7, F8, square),
inform customer service of the displayed error.
Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service
calls even during the guarantee period.
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