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SANTO
Electronic Refrigerator
Operating Instructions
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Dear customer,
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Before placing your new refrigerator 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.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper function-
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ing of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with
signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.
0 1. This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the
operation of the appliance.
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Supplementary information regarding operation and practical uses of
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the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use
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of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating
instructions can be found at the end in the section "Technical
Terminology".
The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of
possible malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If
these instructions should not be sufficient, please contact your local
AEG Service Force Centre.
If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact
our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone:
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire SL 1 1DZ
Tel: 08705 350350
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Refrigerator needs Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
COOLMATIC button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ALARM OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Prior to Initial Start–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Opening the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
"Open Door" Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Temperature warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Switching the Appliance off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Contents
Interior Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Storage Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Salad Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bottle Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Proper Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Food Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Energy Saving Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Internal Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
External Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing the Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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1 Important Safety Instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure
that you understand them all before installing or using this
appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer
Care Department.
Prior to Installation
• Check the refrigerator 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.
• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the
back of the appliance. A damaged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.
• If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There
is a risk of electric shock or fire.
• 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.
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Important Safety Instructions
• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
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.
• Manufacturers´ recommended storage times should be adhered to.
Refer to relevant instructions.
Maintenance and Cleaning
• Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from
the electrical supply.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable. Damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire
and/or electric shock.
Servicing
• This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only
genuine spare parts should be used.
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service
Force Centre.
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Environmental Information
Packaging
All transit packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can
be reused. Wood is un-treated. The plastics can be recycled and are
identified as follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the
interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are pure hydrocarbon
compounds and can be recycled.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper. Please dispose of the
packaging with due care for the environment.
Old Appliances
When disposing of your old appliance:
Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable and remove any
door catches to ensure small children cannot be trapped inside.
Help to keep your country tidy - use an authorised disposal site.
Appliance Transport
Two persons are required for transport of the appliance. There are two
recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the
appliance at the top for improved gripping.
0 1. Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw-
ing, and transport the appliance.
2. In order to push the appliance into its final position, press carefully at
the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly. The weight is
then transferred to the back wheels and the appliance can be easily
pushed.
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Before Use
Packaging
0 1. Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appli-
ance.
Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit.
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2. Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape.
3. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little
bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap
or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Remove the transport fittings from
the storage shelves:
4. Slide the fittings securing the shelf
forward to the thicker section on
the edge of the storage shelf.
5. Slide the storage shelf far enough
forward so that it can be hinged
downwards and the fittings can be
removed from the guides.
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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
corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is
designed.
The climate classification can be found on the rating plate, which is
located at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for
each climate classification:
Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +18 to +38 °C
T +18 to +43 °C
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Installation
The Refrigerator needs Ventilation
Air is fed under the door through the vent
slots in the base and is exhausted upwards
along the back wall. To ensure proper air
circulation never cover or alter the vent
openings.
Important! If the appliance is installed
under a hanging cabinet, a clearance of at
least 10 cm between the top of the
appliance and the cabinet above it must be
maintained.
Please check whether, after installing your
appliance and especially after reversing the
door, the door seal fits tightly. A badly
fitting door seal may lead to heavy frosting
and a higher power consumption (see also "Something not working“).
Appliance Alignment
0 1. The appliance must be level, please compensate for unevenness in the
floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front.
When two appliances are placed beside each other, the spacers
enclosed in the plastic wrapping should be glued between the appliances as shown in the illustration.
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Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
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The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures
not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the
same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is
inside, on the left.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of
having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA
approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured
markings indentifying the terminals
Blue
in your plug, proceed as follows:
1. The wire coloured green and
yellow must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter
“E“ or by the earth symbol or
coloured green and yellow.
2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal “N“ or
coloured black.
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked
“L“ or coloured red.
4. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire
present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheat.
& Yellow
Installation
Brown
Cord Clamp
Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious
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safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.
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Reversing the Door
The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if
required to suit the location where the appliance is installed.
Warning! Unplug from the mains before reversing the door.
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0 1. Open the door and remove the
plinth cover to the front. Move
the door hinge bracket cover on
the plinth cover from the left to
the right. Close the door.
2. With the door closed, remove the
cross-head screws from the lower
door hinge bracket and remove
the door hinge bracket downwards.
3. Remove the door fitting from the
door hinge bracket (1, 2). Move
the hinge bracket pivot from the
right to the left hand hole (3).
Place the door fitting supplied on
the hinge bracket pivot (4, 5).
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4. RUnscrew Phillips screw from the
door bottom right and remove
door fitting (1). Insert door fitting
supplied in the door bottom left
and fasten with Phillips screw (2).
Carefully remove the door to the
front and place on one side.
5. Move the upper hinge bracket
pivot to the left.
6. Carefully slide the door onto the
top hinge bracket pivot and close.
Reversing the Door
7. Place the lower door hinge
bracket with the hinge bracket
pivot in the lower left of the door
and fasten.
8. Move the door handle from the left
to the right, remove the hole cover
pins (1) and cover the remaining
holes with the hole cover pins
attached (2).
9. Open the door and fit the plinth.
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Description of the Appliance
View of the appliance
(various models)
á Control panel
à Butter and cheese compartment with lid
â Door storage compartments
ä Variable storage box
ã Bottle compartment
å Salad bin
ç Shelves
é Bottle rack
è Rating plate
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Description of the Appliance
Control Panel
1 ON/OFF button and stand-by display (green)
2 Temperature display
3 Buttons for adjusting the temperature
4 COOLMATIC button and COOLMATIC indicator light (yellow)
• COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator
5 ALARM OFF button and red warning light
Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature
The temperature is adjusted using the
„+“ (WARMER) and „-“ (COLDER) buttons.
These buttons are connected to the temperature display.
• The temperature display is switched over from the display of the
ACTUAL temperature (Temperature display is illuminated) to the
display of the DESIRED temperature (Temperature display flashes) by
pressing one of the two buttons, „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER).
• Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED tem-
perature is adjusted by 1 °C.
• If neither button is pressed, the temperature display automatically
switches back after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) to the display of
the ACTUAL temperature.
DESIRED temperature means:
The temperature that is required in the freezer compartment, this can
be adjusted to the temperatures shown in the display. The DESIRED
temperature is indicated by flashing numbers.
ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently
present in the freezer compartment. The ACTUAL temperature is
indicated with illuminated numbers.
Once the COOLMATIC function has been switched on the DESIRED tem-
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perature that was set originally cannot be changed.
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Description of the Appliance
Temperature Display
The temperature display can indicate several pieces
of information.
• During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the
refrigerator (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.
• When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates
the fridge compartment temperature currently set (DESIRED temperature).
• If there is a fault in the appliance the temperature display shows a
square or a letter.
COOLMATIC button
The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of
large quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks
and salads for a party.
0 1. The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC
button. The yellow light illuminates.
The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling. A DESIRED temperature of +2 °C is automatically selected. The COOLMATIC
function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours. The originally
selected DESIRED temperature is again valid. The temperature display
shows the ACTUAL refrigerator temperature.
2. The COOLMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by pressing the COOLMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
Important! Once the COOLMATIC function has been switched on the
DESIRED temperature that was set originally cannot be changed.
ALARM OFF button
With the ALARM OFF button, the acoustic warning signal
can be switched off, e.g. the "Open Door" warning when
sorting in or out, the food to be chilled.
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Prior to Initial Start–Up
Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into
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operation for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes
if was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance
must be left to stand for 2 hours before putting it into operation. This is
necessary to allow the refrigerant to flow back into the compressor.
Otherwise the compressor may be damaged.
0 1. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: “Maintenance and Cleaning”).
2. The appliance must be correctly installed in accordance with the chapter "Installation" before it is put into operation for the first time. Care
should be especially taken that the mains voltage and frequency available correspond with the appliance’s rating plate.
Initial Start-Up
0 1. Insert plug into mains socket.
2. Press ON/OFF button.
A warning tone sounds and the red warning light flashes indicating
that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached. The
compressor starts and then runs automatically.
3. Press the ALARM OFF button to switch off the warning tone.
4. Set temperature to +5 °C or colder (see section: "Temperature Adjust-
ment").
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.
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Temperature Adjustment
With the buttons for temperature adjustment the desired temperatures
in the refrigerator can be adjusted.
0 1. Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button.
The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature
currently set flashes on the temperature display.
2. To adjust to a warmer temperature, press the „+“ (WARMER) button. To
adjust to a colder temperature, press the „-“ (COLDER) button. The
changed setting is immediately displayed on the temperature display.
Each time the button is pressed the temperature is adjusted by 1 °C.
Adjustable temperature range: +2 °C to +8 °C, +15 °C (Holiday mode)
Note: From a food safety point of view, +5 °C for the refrigerator
compartment should be considered cold enough as a storage
temperature.
When the buttons are not further pressed after an adjustment has been
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made, after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) the temperature display switches over and again displays the ACTUAL temperature in the refrigerator. The display changes from flashing to illuminated numbers.
Information! When the setting is changed, the compressor does not
start immediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place.
Opening the Door
If the door is closed when the appliance is in
operation, it cannot be immediately opened
again, because a vacuum occurs which holds
the door closed until pressure has been
equalised. The door can be opened again
after several minutes.
If your appliance is equipped with a QUICK
door opener - an opening mechanism integrated into the door handle - the door can
be opened easily at any time.
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"Open Door" Warning
If the fridge door is left open for longer than 5 minutes the red warning display will flash and an acoustic warning tone will sound.
If you need more time to load or rearrange refrigerated foods, you can
switch off the warning tone by pressing the ALARM OFF button.
The red warning display will go off when the door is closed.
Temperature warning
The red warning light flashes and a warning tone sounds, as soon as the
temperature in the refrigerator is warmer than 12 °C. Such a rise in
temperature can possibly be put down to:
– opening the door a lot or leaving it open for a long time;
– storing larger quantities of warm food;
– a fault with the appliance.
You can turn off the warning tone using the ALARM OFF button.
The warning light and the warning tone switch off automatically,
when the ACTUAL temperature existing in the refrigerator drops below
12 °C again.
Switching the Appliance off
0 1. To switch off, push and hold the ON/OFF button for approximately 1
second. The temperature display will go off.
The appliance is only completely disconnected from the electricity
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supply when the power plug has been removed from the power outlet.
Note:
The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged, or if there is
no power being supplied to it.
Following connection to the mains power supply, the appliance returns
to the same operating state as before the interruption of main power.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
0 1. Switch off the appliance, to do this press the ON/OFF button for
approximately 1 second.
2. Remove the mains plug.
3. Clean the appliance thoroughly (see section: "Maintenance and Clean-
ing").
4. Leave door open to avoid accumulation of odours.
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Interior Fittings
Storage Shelves
The shelf in the lowest runners over the fruit and vegetable drawer
must always remain in this position, so that fruit and vegetables stay
fresher for longer.
The remaining storage shelves can
be adjusted to various heights:
0 1. Pull the storage shelf forward until
it can be tipped up or down and
removed.
2. To insert at a different height use
the same procedure in reverse.
Adjustment for tall items:
0 1. Remove the front half of the two-
part vario glass storage shelf and
insert it at a different level. Space is
then gained for storage of tall items
on the storage shelf below.
Variable Inner Door
The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at
other positions as needed.
Salad Bin
The salad bin can be divided into
sections by inserting the dividers.
0 1. Insert the large divider in the mid-
dle or to the left side of the salad
bin as required.
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2. If the large divider is inserted in
the middle of the bin the right
hand side can be further divided
by inserting the small divider in
the middle or rear position.
The ventilation grille above the
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salad bin improves air circulation
so that groceries keep for longer.
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.
Interior Fittings
0 1. To do this pull the bottle rack for-
ward until it can be tilted
upwards, then slide the front support into the next level up.
Bottle Holder
A bottle holder in the bottle compartment is used to prevent individual
bottles from falling over and can be
slid sideways.
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Proper 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 drawers. 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 drawers 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 1. Place a cup of water in the centre of
the said shelf with a thermometer inside.
2. Leave the fridge door closed overnight and check the temperature first
thing in the morning.
3. At this point the temperature should read no more than 5 °C; if it does,
you need to adjust the temperature 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
covered 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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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:
• 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
refrigerator as short as possible.
• Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate
around each item.
2 Energy Saving Advice
• Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker,
dishwasher or radiator.
• Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure
that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed.
• Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before
placing in the fridge.
• 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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Defrosting
The Fridge defrosts automatically
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT
the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
Internal Cleaning
0 1. 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.
2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
External Cleaning
Warning!
1
• Do not use abrasive products
• There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should
be taken when cleaning.
0 1. Clean the appliance with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially
available dish washing detergents may also be used. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser reduces cooling performance
2
and increases energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean the
condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or
a vacuum cleaner.
2. After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
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Maintenance and Cleaning
Replacing the Light Bulb
Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb
1
switch appliance off and remove the mains plug.
Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 25 W, fitting: E 14
Important!
When replacing the lamp only fit a
lamp of suitable diameter, that is at
least 18 mm, this will ensure a good
seat on the rubber seal.
Where to purchase: specialist
retailer or AEG Service Force Centre.
0 1. To switch the appliance off press the ON/OFF button.
2. Unplug the mains plug.
3. To change the light bulb, undo the
cross head screw and remove the
light bulb cover downwards.
4. Change the defective light bulb.
5. Refit the light bulb cover and the
cross head screw.
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What to do if ...
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 is too
high.
Warning tone sounds, red warning display
is flashing
Temperature display shows a square or a
letter.
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 temperature regulator is
turned to the correct setting relative to
ambient conditions.
Door is opened for longer than 5 minutes
Switch off the warning tone by pressing
the ALARM OFF button. Do not leave the
door open for longer than necessary.
Temperature warning
Please look at “Temperature warning”
section.
There is a function fault.
Please inform your local Service Force
Centre. Do not open the door of the
appliance again.
Adjust the temperature regulator to give
correct temperature control.
Check that the door is closed.
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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Symptom Solution
Ensure the bulb is correctly fitted.
What to do if ...
The light does not come on.
Noise Refer to Normal Operating Sounds
The compressor does not start
immediately after changing the
temperature setting.
Replace the bulb if it has blown.
Check the door light switch is not
jammed.
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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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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Technical Terminology
• Refrigerant
Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as
refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low,
that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can
cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.
• Refrigerant Circuit
Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The
refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor,
a condenser and pipe work.
• Evaporator
The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator. Similar to all other
liquids, refrigerant requires heat to evaporate. This heat is removed
from the interior of the appliance, as a result the interior is cooled.
The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed in
foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible.
• Compressor
The compressor looks like a small drum. It is driven by a built-in
electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the
rear. The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant
from the evaporator, to compress it, and to pass it on to the
condenser.
• Condenser
The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The refrigerant
compressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser. During
this process, heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of
the condenser. The condenser is mounted on the base of the
appliance.
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Guarantee Conditions
AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance.
1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over
to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation.
The guarantee does not cover commercial use.
2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or
faulty materials. The guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor performance are due to misuse, accidental damage, neglect, faulty installation,
unauthorised modification or attempted repair, commercial use or failure to observe
requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book.
This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs, removable glassware or plastic,
dust bags or filters.
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer
service office (manufacturer´s service or authorised agent). AEG reserves the right to
stipulate the place of the repair (i. e. the customer´s home, place of installation or AEG
workshop).
4. The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials.
5. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appli-
ance. Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG.
6. The purchaser´s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with
you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:
– The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
– The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as
exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
– This guarantee relates to you and connot be transferred to another user.
– Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
– The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used
domestically, i. e. a normal household.
– The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre, listed below, to
give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances.
France Senlis +33 (0) 44 62 29 29
Germany Nürnberg +49 (0) 800 234 7378
Italy Pordenone +39 (0) 800 117511
Sweden Stockholm +46 (0) 8 672 5360
UK Slough +44 (0) 1753 219899
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Service & Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning:
08705 929 929
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force
Centre covering your post code area.
For the adress of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at
www.serviceforce.co.uk
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details
under the heading „What to do if.....“
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the
following details:
1. Your name, address and post code.
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of the fault.
4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the
rating plate)
•Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
• Serial Number (S-No.)
5. The purchase date
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation
is required for in-guarantee service calls.
Customer Care
For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further
information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care
Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our
website at www.aeg.co.uk.
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire, SL1 1DZ
Tel. 08705 350350 (*)
For Customer Service in the Republic of Ireland
please contact us at the address below:
AEG/ Electrolux Group (Ire) Ltd
Long Mile Road/ Dublin 12
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 1 4090751
Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie
(*) Calls may be recorded for training purposes
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