AEG-Electrolux AS2686-4GT User Manual

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Chest freezers

ARCTIS 2686-4GT

3386-4GT

Operating Instructions

GB

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Dear customer,

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

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

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

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

FF

This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.

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

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

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

Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes 
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...

♣

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Contents

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

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

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

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

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The chest freezer needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Controls and monitoring devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Storage baskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maximum capacity / Stacking limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Frozen Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Energy Saving Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

What to do if. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Special accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Safety

The safety of our freezers is in accordance with recognised technological
standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel that it is
important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines:

Use for Intended Purpose

The freezer is intended for household use only. It is suitable for freezing
and storage of frozen food. The manufacturer assumes no liability for
damages occurring through improper operation or use of the appliance
for unintended purposes.

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

If you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes other
than the freezing or frozen storage of foods, the manufacturer accepts
no liability for any damages which may occur.

Prior to initial start-up

check the freezer for transport damage. Do not under any
circumstances connect a damaged appliance! Please contact your
supplier in the event of damage.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

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. There is a danger of suffocation Keep packaging materials
away from children!

For appliances with lockable lids: Children playing could get locked in.
There is a danger of suffocation Keep the key out of the reach of
children and do not leave it near the appliance.

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Before disposing of old appliances make them unusable. Remove plug
from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch
closures. This eliminates the danger of playing children locking
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, they may even explode. Do not store containers
with flammable substances, such as aerosol cans, refill cartridges for
cigarette lighters etc. in the freezer.

Bottles and cans may not be placed in the freezer compartment. They
can burst when the contents freeze - or even explode if the contents
contain carbonic acid Never place sodas, juices, beer, wine,
champagne etc. into the freezer compartment. Exception: Spirits with
high alcohol content may be stored in the freezer compartment.

Do not place ice cream or ice cubes directly from the freezer
compartment into the mouth. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or
tongue and cause injury.

Never touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the
goods.

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

Before cleaning the appliance always disconnect the appliance from
the electricity supply.

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

In case of malfunction

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

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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Disposal

Appliance Packaging Information

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

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

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

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.
Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any
snap or latch closures. This eliminates the danger of playing children
locking themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.

Disposal:

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

The refrigerating circuit must not be damaged.
Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be

obtained from your local Council or Environmental Health Office.