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ÖKO-SANTO 3175-4
ÖKO-SANTO 3275-4
Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer Combinations
Operating Instructions
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Dear customer,
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Before placing your new refrigerator/fr eezer into oper ation please r e ad
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 refer ence. P ass 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.
This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
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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 Service Force Centre.
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nted on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Environmental Information
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Transport
Before Use
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The refrigerator/freezer needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing Over The Door Hinges
Appliance Description
View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Freezer tray with "Cold Accumulation Block" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Temperature Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Temperature Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Prior to Initial Start-Up
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Initial Start-Up
Temperature Adjustment
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Freezer Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE
FAST CHILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
FAST FREEZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Switching the Appliance Off
Stand-by Mode
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Contents
Control and Information Systems
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Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Partial/Complete Thaw Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Opening the Freezer Compartment Door
Interior Accessories
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Storage Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Bottle rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Trays and Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Correct storage
Freezing
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Frozen Storage
Preparation of Ice Cubes
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
Defrosting
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The refrigerator is defrosted automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Freezer Compartment Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Hints and Tips
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Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Food Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Energy Saving Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Maintenance and Cleaning
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Internal Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
External Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Something not Working
Service & Spare Parts
Guarantee Conditions
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European Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Technical Terminology
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
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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 2 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
refrigerator or 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 fr om 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 n ot 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.
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Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the drawing, 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 casters 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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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated, dry room.
Energy use 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
If the appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer a
clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required, in order to prevent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance.
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Installation
The refrigerator/freezer needs air
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!
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“).
If the appliance is installed
Appliance Alignment
The appliance level please compensate for unevenness in the floor by
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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 identifying 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 br own 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 shea
& Yellow
Installation
Brown
Cord Clamp
th.
Warning!
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safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.
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A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious
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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!
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Open the freezer compartment
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door and remove the plinth to
the front. Move the door bearing
cover on the pedestal cover from
the left to the right.
With the freezer compartment
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door closed, remove the crosshead screws from the lower door
bearing and remove the door bearing downwards.
Close the freezer compartment
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door. Open the fridge compartment door and unscrew the retaining screw for the self-closing
mechanism on the top of the
freezer compartment door.
Unplug from the mains, before reversing the door.
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Move the bearing pivot from the
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right to the left hand hole.
Remove the freezer compartment
door carefully to the front and
place on one side.
Unscrew the centre door bearing.
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Remove the fridge compartment
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door carefully to the front and
place on one side.
Unscrew the retaining screw for
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the self-closing mechanism on the
bottom of the fridge compartment door.
Changing Over The Door Hinges
Move the upper bearing pivot to
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the left.
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Changing Over The Door Hinges
Remove the door handles. To do
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this, use a screwdriver to turn the
rotating pin 1/4 of a turn clockwise and remove.
Rotate the door handles as per the
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diagram and move each to the
other door.
Fasten the self-closing mechanism
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to the bottom left of the fridge
compartment door.
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Carefully slide the fridge com-
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partment door onto the top bearing pivot and close.
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Slide the centre door bearing into
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the bottom left of the fridge compartment door and fasten to the
housing.
Fasten the self-closing mechanism
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on the top left of the freezer
compartment door,
Carefully slide the freezer com-
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partment door onto the centre
bearing pivot and close.
Place the lower door bearing with
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the bearing pivot in the lower left
of the freezer compartment door
and fasten.
Changing Over The Door Hinges
Open the freezer compartment
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door and fit the plinth.
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Appliance Description
View of Appliance
(various models)
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Control panel and elements
➀
Butter and cheese compartment with lid
➁
Door storage compartments
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Bottle compartment/bottle rack
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Fruit and vegetable drawers
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Shelves
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Freezer drawer (only for storage)
➆
When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water
collecting vessel.
Freezer drawer (for storage and freezing)
➇
Freezer tray
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Rating plate (depending on model upper or lower left)
➉
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Appliance Description
Freezer tray with "Cold Accumulation Block"
A freezer tray with a cold accumulation block and two ice trays is
included above the upper drawer in
the freezer compartment.
Refer to the section "Prior to Initial
Start-Up" regarding the freezing of
the cold accumulation block.
In the event of power failure or a malfunction of the appliance, the
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cold accumulation block will increase the hold over period by several
hours.
The block may also be used in a cool bag to keep the temperature of
food down during transportation.
Berries, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray. Advantage:
The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form. The frozen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged in
individual portions.
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Appliance Description
Control Panel
ON/OFF indicator light for refrigerator (green)
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ON/OFF button for refrigerator
2
ON/OFF indicator light for freezer compartment (green)
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ON/OFF button for freezer compartment
4
Temperature regulator for refrigerator
5
Temperature display for refrigerator
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Temperature display for freezer compartment
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Temperature regulator for freezer compartment
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FAST FREEZE indicator light (yellow)
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FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button
10
• FAST CHILL for intensive cooling in the refrigerator
• FAST FREEZE for fast freezing in the freezer compartment
Warning indicator light (red)
11
WARNING OFF button
12
(see section: "Control and Information Systems")
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Appliance Description
Temperature Regulator
To adjust the temperature of the refrigerator or
freezer compartment the regulator button must
be freed from its recessed position.
• Briefly pressing on the respective temperature regulator button frees
it from its recessed position.
• Pressing on the respective temperature r egulator button returns it to
its recessed position.
SET means:
With temperature regulator button freed from the recessed position;
the required temperature (SET temperature) can be adjusted in increments of 1°C.
ACTUAL means:
With temperature regulator button in recessed position; temperature
display indicates the refrigerator or freezer compartment temperature
(ACTUAL temperature).
Temperature Displays
The temperature displays shows several types of
information.
• In normal operation the refrigerator or freezer compartment tempe-
rature is displayed (ACTUAL temperature). The temperature regulator
must be in its recessed position.
• During temperature adjustment, the temperature selected will flash
in the display (SET temperature).
• If a malfunction has occurred the temperature display alternately
indicates:
– the current refrigerator or freezer compartment temperature
(ACTUAL temperature) as well as
– an error message.
The error message is coded (e.g. F1, F2, etc.) and assists the service
technician in diagnosing the fault. If the temperature can no longer
be registered, only the error code is displayed.
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Applies only to the temperature display for the refrigerator
• When the FAST CHILL function is switched on (see also section: "Fast
Chill/Fast Freeze"), "IC" is displayed in the temperature display. As
long as the FAST CHILL function is switched on, no refrigerator tem-
perature is indicated in the temperature display.
Applies only to the temperature display for the freezer compartment
• If, for example, frozen goods have been partially or completely tha-
wed due to a power failure, the temperature display alternately indi-
cates:
– the freezer compartment temperature (ACTUAL temperature) and
– the highest temperature to which the frozen goods have warmed.
Prior to Initial Start-Up
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.
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
freezer tray.
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 contr olled
independently of one another.
After the refrigerator and/or freezer compartments have been switched
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on, the electronics initialise a self-test.
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Insert plug into mains socket.
Refrigerator Start-Up
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Press refrigerator ON/OFF button.
The green power indicator for the fridge compartment lights up. The
refrigerator temperature display shows the current, actual refrigerator
temperature. The flashing red warning light indicates that the required
storage temperature has not yet been reached. Once the self-test routine is complete, the compressor starts and functions automatically
thereafter.
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Set the refrigerator to the desired temperature (see section: "Temperature 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
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Press freezer compartment ON/OFF button.
The green power indicator for the freezer compartment lights up. The
freezer compartment temperature display shows the current, actual
freezer compartment temperature. The flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached.
Once the self-test routine is complete, the compressor starts and functions automatically thereafter.
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Set temperature to -18°C or colder (see section: "Temperature Adjustment").
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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 temperature regulator s the desired temperatures in
the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be adjusted independently of one another.
0 Press desired temperature regulator, so that it pops out of its recessed
position. The temperature display will flash the selected temperature.
0 Turn temperature regulator to the left or right to select the desired
temperature. The temperature display immediately indicates the newly
selected temperature:
Refrigerator
Initial setting
+5°C
A storage temperature of about +5°C in the refrigerator is generally
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considered to be sufficiently cold.
warmer
to +10°C ¹)
colder
to +2°C
Freezer Compartment
Initial setting
(-18°C)
-18°C is considered to be safe for the storage of frozen food.
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0 After temperature adjustment press the temperature regulator back
into its recessed position.
The temperature display is switched back to indicate the current refrig-
erator or freezer compartment temperature.
Important! Please check red warning display and temperature display
regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature.
warmer
(to -15°C)
colder
(to -24°C)
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¹) up to +15°C in stand-by mode (see also section: “Stand-by Mode“)
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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.
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To switch on the FAST CHILL function first press the temperature regulator for the refrigerator. The temperature regulator pops out of its
recessed position. The flashing temperature display shows the r efriger ator temperature setting.
0
Press FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button. "IC" appears in the refrigerator temperature display for intensive cooling.
0
Return refrigerator temperature regulator to its recessed position. The
temperature display continues to indicates "IC", until the FAST CHILL
function is ended.
During the FAST CHILL function a SET temperature of +2°C is automatically selected. The FAST CHILL function will stop automatically after a
period of 6 hours. At the end of this period the display will show the
the originally SET temperature.
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You can stop the FAST CHILL function manually at any time by following the above steps, which are required for starting the FAST CHILL
function.
FAST FREEZE
The FAST FREEZE function provides for quick freezing of fresh food pr oducts, and at the same time protects previously stored goods against
undesired warming in the freezer compartment.
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To start the FAST FREEZE function press the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button.
When the FAST FREEZE function is switched on, the yellow indicator
light next to the button lights up.
The appliance electronics automatically recognize, when the fast freezing process can be ended, and automatically switches off the FAST
FREEZE function (after approx. 30 to 51 hours, depending on the quantity of food to be frozen).
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0 You can stop the fast freezing process manually at any time by pressing
the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button again.
The FAST FREEZE function can only be switched on when the refrigera-
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tor temperature regulator button is in the recessed position.
Switching the Appliance Off
In order to protect frozen goods, the appliance is guarded against accidental switching off (child-proof).
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be switched off independ-
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ently of one another.
0 To switch off press and hold the ON/OFF button for about 5 seconds. A
so-called "count down" is started in the temperature display, which
counts backwards from "5" to "0". When "0" is reached the appliance
switches off. Illumination at the temperature display goes off.
If the appliance is to be removed from service for a lengthy period:
0 Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for
about 5 seconds.
0 Remove the mains plug or switch off.
0 Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section:
"Maintenance and Cleaning").
0 Leave door open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours.
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Stand-by Mode
In the stand-by mode the temperature for the refrigerator is approximately +15°C. In stand-by mode it is therefore possible to leave the
door of the empty refrigerator closed during periods of extended
absence. Advantage: Unintentional closing of the door, or accidental
closing of the door by persons who have access to your home during
your absence, is no longer possible. Without the stand-by mode leaving
the door closed would lead to the accumulation of odours and mould.
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To activate the stand-by mode first press temperature regulator for
refrigerator, so that it is freed from its recessed position.
0
Turn temperature regulator anticlockwise as far as possible. Indicated
temperature in the temperatur e display is increased in 1° incr ements up
to +10°C. The +1 0°C value is followed by +15°C. The r efrigerator is now
in the energy saving stand-by mode.
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Press temperature regulator back into recessed position.
Important!
by mode is operational. The temperature is regulated at about +15°C
when the stand-by mode is operational. This is too warm for food products.
Do not store any goods in the refrigerator when the stand-
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Control and Information Systems
The control and information systems consist of a temperature display,
an optical warning display and an acoustic warning.
The system warns if:
– the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is too
high;
– partial or complete thawing of frozen goods;
– functional disturbances at the appliance.
Temperature Warning
The red warning display flashes and an audible warning sounds, as soon
as the temperature in the refriger ator or the fr eezer compartment rises
to more than 5°C above the selected temperature. A rise in temper ature
of more than 5°C 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 refrigerator and/or
the freezer compartment falls to 4°C warmer than the selected temperature.
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The warning tone switches off automatically after one hour, also if the
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ACTUAL temperature is still more than 4°C at variance with the SET
temperature. The red warning light continues to flash.
Note:
• The red warning display and the audible warning are inoperable:
– after adjusting the temperature to a colder setting, until the
selected temperature is reached;
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Partial/Complete Thaw Warning
If frozen goods in the freezer compartment have been partially or completely thawed (e.g. during a temporary power interruption), the red
warning display flashes. In addition the temperature display alternately
indicates:
– the highest temperature to which the frozen goods have warmed;
– and the actual temperature in the freezer compartment.
If the possibility of partial or complete thawing exists, you should
check the quality of the foods.
As soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment has again
fallen below the critical thawing temperature of -4°C, the partial/complete thaw warning can be switched off with the WARNING OFF button.
Function Errors
If the appliance electronics have detected a technical malfunction
which has to be corrected by a service technician, both optical and
acoustic warnings are activated. In addition the respective temperatur e
display alternately indicates:
– an error message (error codes F1 through F7) and
– the current storage temperature (actual temperature).
Note:
An appliance malfunction which is indicated by an error code,
must be corrected by a service technician. The acoustic warning can be
switched off for 24 hours with the WARNING OFF button.
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 vegetable 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 goods:
0 Remove the front half of the two-
part vario glass storage shelf and
insert it at a different level. Space is
thus gained for storage of tall goods
on the underlying storage shelf.
Bottle rack
Place bottles in the rack with the
bottleneck to the front.
Important: Only store unopened
bottles horizontally.
The bottle rack can be tilted for
storing opened bottles.
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Interior Accessories
To do this pull the bottle rack for-
0
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).
Tube compartments
(not included with all models)
Some models are equipped with
compartments for tubes and small
articles. When set into the bottle
compartment, the tube compartment also prevents tipping of individual bottles.
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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.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
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For freezing the maximum capacity press the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button 24 hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities.
Yellow indicator lights up.
The FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button need not be pressed for freezing of
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small quantities of up to 3 kg.
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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!
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 .
Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
The appliance electronics automatically recognise when the FAST
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FREEZE function can be stopped, and switch it off automatically. Y ellow
indicator light goes out. You can also stop the FAST FREEZE function
manually by pressing the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button again.
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
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• 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 accor ding to type in draw-
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ers. The models are pr ovided with index-tabs which can be attached to
the drawers. In order to identify the contents of individual compartments, attach the index-tabs so that they cover the storage goods symbols (see section: "Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar").
Preparation of Ice Cubes
Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray
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or a drawer and allow to freeze.
To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tr ay or hold under
0
running water for a short time.
Warning!
frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a
spoon-handle or similar object.
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Do not, under any circumstances, free an ice tray which is
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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 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.
• By attaching the included
index-tabs to the drawers, they
can be marked according to
which type of foods the individual compartments contain.
Defrosting
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically
The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator as needed
based on economical energy use and the maintenance of a constant
temperature. Defrosting cycles are started more or less often, depending on the degree of moisture accumulation. Because the greatest
accumulation of moisture occurs when the door is open, the fr equency
of defrosting cycles is determined by frequency and duration of door
opening.
The water collects in the discharge trough at the back wall of the
refrigerator, and is fed through the discharge opening in the catch tray
at the compressor where it is evaporated.
Freezer Compartment Defrosting
Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer compartment during operation and when the door is opened, especially in
the middle at the top. Remove this white frost from time to time with a
soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough scraper. Do not under any circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.
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Defrosting
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white
frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year in any case. A
convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is empty ,
or only minimally loaded.
Warning!
1
•Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the exception of those recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endange-
ring and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.
About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE but-
0
ton, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in
operation.
Caution!
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover
0
Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands
as this can cause skin
them and store them in a cool place.
Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains.
0
Remove all the drawers. Remove
0
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.
In order to speed up the
Tip:
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.
After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior
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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 compressor.
• 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.
Energy Saving Advice
2
• 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 CHILL/-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.
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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.
2
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 10minutes
3
when the door is open. It switches on again the next time the door is
opened.
Warning!
1
switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug.
Light bulb specifications: halogen lamp 220-240 V, max. 25 W, fitting:
E 14
To switch the appliance off press and hold both ON/OFF buttons for
0
about 5 seconds.
Unplug the mains plug.
0
To change the light bulb , undo the
0
cross head screw and remove the
light bulb cover downwards.
Change the defective light bulb.
0
Refit the light bulb cover and the
0
cross head screw.
Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb
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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.
Red warning display flashes, audible
warning sounds, temperature display
indicates an error (F1, F2, etc.).
Red warning display flashes, two
temperatures are indicated alternately by
the temperature display.
Interior illumination does not function.
Important: The interior lighting switches
off automatically after 10minutes.
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.
Switch the audible warning off by
pressing the WARNING OFF button. Please
make a note of the indicated error and
inform the service department. Do not
open the appliance door again.
Please refer to the section "Control and
Information Systems".
Please refer to "Replace Light Bulb "
section.
Adjust the thermostat to give correct
temperature control.
Check that the door is closed.
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The compressor runs continuously
Large quantities of food have recently
been placed in the cabinet and/or door is
frequently opened.
Check that air ventilation is not obstructed.
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Something not Working
Sympton Solution
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
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.
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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Service & Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning
08705 929 929
Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering
your post code area.
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
Fault code (F1, F2 etc if displayed)
4 Date of purchase
5
• Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
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• 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, you are invited to contact our Customer
Care Department by letter or telephone:
Customer Care Department
AEG
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
Tel.: 08705 350350
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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 month 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 material. The guarantee does not cover
appliances where defects or poor performance are due to misuse,
accidental dammage, 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
glasswar
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the pur chaser must inform the
nearest customer service office (AEG´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 materi-
als.
5. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee
period for the appliance. Parts removed during guarantee repairs
become the property of AEG.
6. The purchaser´s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
e or plastic.
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Guarantee Conditions
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 cannot 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.
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France Senlis +33 (0)3 44 62 29 29
Germany Nürnberg +49 (0)911 323 2600
Italy Pordenone +39 (0)1678 47053
Sweden Stockholm +46 (0)8 738 79 10
UK Newbury +44 (0)1635 572700
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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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