AEG-Electrolux S25KA78 User Manual

S25KA78

User manual Refrigerator
Notice d'utilisation Réfrigérateur
Benutzerinformation Kühlschrank

Contents

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Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend
you to keep it in a safe plac e. An d p le as e pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

Safety information 2

Children and vulnerable people safety

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General safety 3
Daily Use 4
Care and cleaning 4
Installation 4
Service 5

Operation 5

Switching on 5
Switching off 5
Temperature regulation 5

First use 6

Cleaning the interior 6

Daily use 6

Freezing fresh food 6
Storage of frozen food 6
Thawing 6
Movable shelves 7
Positioning the door shelves 7

Helpful hints and tips 7

Normal Operating Sounds 7
Hints for energy saving 7

Hints for fresh food refrigeration 8
Hints for refrigeration 8
Hints for freezing 8
Hints for storage of frozen food 8

Care and cleaning 9

Periodic cleaning 9
Defrosting of the refrigerator 9
Defrosting the freezer 10
Periods of non-operation 10

What to do if… 11

Replacing the lamp 12
Closing the door 12

Technical data 13
Installation 13

Positioning 13
Rear spacers 13
Levelling 14
Location 14
Door reversibility 15
Electrical connection 18

Environmental concerns 19

Subject to change without notice

Safety information

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using
the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid
unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the
appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these in­structions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that
everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.

Safety information

For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection

cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing
children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a

spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before
you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

CAUTION!

Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household

as explained in this instruction booklet.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating

appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the ap-

pliance, 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

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage

to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

WARNING!

Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel.

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1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the
appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.

4. Do not pull the mains cable.

Safety information

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5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of
electric shock or fire.

6.

You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover

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of interior lighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/
wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

Daily Use

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.

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Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's in­structions.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer
to relevant instructions.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure
on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean
the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.

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Installation

For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance
if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that
case retain packing.

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the
oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheat­ing. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.

• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching
or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.

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Connect to potable water supply only.

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen

2) If the appliance is Frost Free

3) If a water connection is foreseen

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Operation

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out
by a qualified electrician or competent person.

• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts must be used.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together
with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the
appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your
local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat
exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol

Operation

Switching on

Insert the plug into the wall socket.
Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting.

Switching off

To turn off the appliance, turn the Temperature regulator to the "O" position.

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are recyclable.

Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated.
To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside
the appliance depends on:

• room temperature

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance.

If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set
to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall.
In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and
therefore reduced energy consumption.

First use

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First use

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories
with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand­new product, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Daily use

Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep­frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the medium setting.
However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temperature regulator toward higher
settings to obtain the maximum coldness.

In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this
occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting.

Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the
compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.

In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has
been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising
time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re­frozen (after cooling).

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator com­partment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking
will take longer.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be posi­tioned as desired.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various
sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different
heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the ar­rows until it comes free, then reposition as re­quired.

Helpful hints and tips

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Helpful hints and tips

Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped
through the coils or tubing. This is correct.

• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear
a whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is correct.

• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise. It is natural, not dangerous
physical phenomenon. This is correct.

• When the compressor switches on or switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of the
temperature regulator. This is correct.

Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

Helpful hints and tips

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• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low tem­perature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing
frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward
warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator

• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour

• position food so that air can circulate freely around it

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating
plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during
this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are
airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding
a rise in temperature of the latter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep
tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the re­tailer;

Care and cleaning

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;

• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.

• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

Care and cleaning

CAUTION!

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from
debris.

• rinse and dry thoroughly.

Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes
to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.

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Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance
and save electricity consumption.

Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of
this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor
compressor, where it evaporates.

Care and cleaning

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It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water over­flowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use the
special cleaner provided, which you will find al­ready inserted into the drain hole.

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top
compartment.

Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool

place.

3. Leave the door open.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance

for two or three hours using this setting.

7. Reload the previously removed food into the compartment.

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage
it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process
other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food
packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

1. disconnect the appliance from electricity supply

2. remove all food

3. defrost and clean the appliance and all accessories

4. leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

What to do if…

What to do if…

WARNING!

Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not
in this manual.

There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem Possible cause Solution

The appliance is noisy

The appliance does not
operate. The lamp does
not operate.

The mains plug is not connected

The appliance has no power.

The lamp does not work.

The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp".

The compressor operates
continually.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The door has been opened too

The product temperature is too

The room temperature is too

Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.

Water flows into the re­frigerator.

Products prevent that water

Water flows on the
ground.

The appliance is not supported
properly

The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance.

to the mains socket correctly.

There is no voltage in the mains
socket.

The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.

The temperature is not set cor­rectly.

frequently.

high.

high.
During the automatic defrosting

process, frost defrosts on the
rear plate.

The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.

flows into the water collector.
The melting water outlet does

not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.

Check if the appliance stands sta­ble (all the four feet should be on
the floor)

Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.

Connect a different electrical ap­pliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.

Set a higher temperature.

Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.

Let the product temperature de­crease to room temperature be­fore storage.

Decrease the room temperature.

This is correct.

Make sure that products do not
touch the rear plate.

Attach the melting water outlet
to the evaporative tray.

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What to do if…

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The temperature in the
appliance is too low.

The temperature in the
appliance is too high.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The product temperature is too

Many products are stored at the

The temperature in the
refrigerator is too high.

The temperature in the
freezer is too high.

There is too much frost.

The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door".
The temperature regulator is not

The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.

The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.

high.

same time.
There is no cold air circulation in

the appliance.
Products are too near to each

other.
Food is not wrapped correctly. Wrap the food correctly.

set correctly.

Replacing the lamp

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

2. Remove the screw from the lamp cover.

3. Remove the lamp cover (refer to the il-

lustration).

4. Replace the used lamp with a new lamp

of the same power (the maximum power
is shown on the lamp cover).

5. Install the lamp cover.

6. Tighten the screw to the lamp cover.

7. Connect the mains plug to the mains

socket.

8. Open the door. Make sure that the lamp

comes on.

Set a higher temperature.

Set a lower temperature.

Let the product temperature de­crease to room temperature be­fore storage.

Store less products at the same
time.

Make sure that there is cold air
circulation in the appliance.

Store products so that there is
cold air circulation.

Set a higher temperature.

Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".

3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Center.

Technical data

Technical data

Dimension
Height 1250 mm
Width 550 mm
Depth 612 mm
Rising Time 11 h

The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the
appliance and in the energy label.

Installation

WARNING!

Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the ap­pliance before installing the appliance.

Positioning

Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Climate class Ambient temperature

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

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Rear spacers

In the bag with the documentation, there are two spacers which must be fitted as shown
in the figure.

Installation

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1. Fit the spacers into the holes. Make sure
that the arrow (A) is positioned as shown
in the picture.

2. Turn counter-clockwise the spacers
through 45° until they lock into place.

Levelling

When placing the appliance ensure that it stands
level. This can be achieved by two adjustable feet
at the bottom in front (2). If necessary adjust the
feet by removing the spacer (1).

A

45˚

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Location

The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back of the cabinet.To ensure best
performance, if the appliance is positioned below
an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance
between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit
must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, however, the
appliance should not be positioned below over­hanging wall units. Accurate levelling is ensured
by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the
cabinet. If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the
side with the hinges facing the wall, the distance between the wall and the cabinet must
be at least 10 mm to allow the door to open enough so that the shelves can be removed.

WARNING!

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug
must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

15mm 100mm

15mm

Installation

Door reversibility

To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person
that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations.

To change the opening direction of the door, do these steps:

1. Remove the plug from the power socket.

2. Unscrew both screws on the rear side.

3. Push back the top and lift it.

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4. Unscrew both adjustable feet.

5. Unscrew the screws of the door bottom

hinge. Remove the hinge. Put over the
pin in the direction of the arrow.

6. Unscrew and install the screw on the

opposite side.

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7. Install the hinge on the opposite side.

8. Screw both adjustable feet.

9. Unscrew the screws of the door top

hinge.

10. Remove the hinge. Put over the pin in

the direction of the arrow. Install the
hinge on the opposite side.

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11. Tighten the hinge.

12. Put the top in position.

13. Push front the top.

14. Screw both screws on the rear side.

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Installation

15.

Remove and install the handle
opposite side.

16. Reposition, level the appliance, wait for

at least four hours and then connect it
to the power socket.

Do a final check to make sure that:

• All screws are tightened.

• The door opens and closes correctly.

If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in
Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to
the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural
fitting of the gasket.
In case you do not want to carry out the
above mentioned operations, contact the
nearest After Sales Service Force. The After Sales Service specialist will carry out the rever­sibility of the doors at your cost.

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on the

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Reversibility of the freezer door

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180˚

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate cor­respond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for
this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to
a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not ob­served.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

4) If foreseen