SANTO
Wine Cooler
Operating Instructions
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Dear customer,
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Before placing your new appliance into operation please read these
operating instructions carefully. They contain important information
for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.
Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them
on to possible new owners of the appliance.
These operating instructions are for use with several technically
comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes
which apply to your model.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper 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.
2. .....
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 "Something not
working". If these instructions should not be sufficient, please contact
your local AEG Service Force Centre.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
The Refrigerator needs Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mounting the door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Changing over the Door Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
ALARM OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Prior to Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
"Open Door"-Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Switching the Appliance off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storage in the wine cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Opening the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The Refrigerator is defrosted automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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Contents
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Noises during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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1 Important Safety Instructions
The safety aspects of our refrigerators comply with accepted technical
standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information:
Intended use
• The refrigerator is designed for domestic use. It is suitable for cooling
bottles of wine. If the appliance is used for purposes for which it is
not intended or operated incorrectly, the manufacturer can accept no
liability for any damage.
• Alterations or changes to the refrigerator are not permitted for reasons of safety.
• If the cooler should be used commercially or for other purposes than
cooling bottles of wine, please follow legal regulations applicable in
your area.
Prior to initial start–up
• Check the refrigerator for transport damage. Under no circumstance
should a damaged appliance be plugged in! In the event of damage,
please contact your retailer.
• 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.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
• Warning - During transportation and installation of the appliance,
be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit
become damaged.
• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Safety of children
• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from
children!
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Important Safety Instructions
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the
mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt
catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock
themselves in the fridge when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or
get themselves into other dangerous situations.
• Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household
appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let children play with the appliance! Inform children
of the possible dangers and instruct them in the correct use of the
appliance.
Daily Operation
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with
flammable materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator.
• Warning - Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.) unless they have been
authorised by the manufacturer.
• Warning - In order not to impair the function of the appliance, never
cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
• Warning - Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificial
means to speed up defrosting unless they are recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and
unplug it, or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.
• Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particularly
when the appliance is being pulled out of its niche. Damage to the
cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
• Do not place heavy articles or the appliance itself on the power cord.
There is a risk of a short circuit and fire.
• If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified personnel.
In case of malfunction
• If the a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the
"What to do if ..." section of these instructions. If the information
given there does not help, please do not perform any further repairs
yourself.
• Refrigerators may only be repaired by qualified service engineers.
Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your appliance
needs repairing, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
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Environmental Information
Packaging material
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The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<,
>PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate
container at the community waste disposal facilities.
2 Old appliance
The symbol
product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
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Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any
snap or latch closures. This eliminates the danger that playing children
lock themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.
When disposing of your old appliance:
• The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky
refuse.
• The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of
the appliance, may not be damaged.
• Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall.
W on the product or on its packaging indicates that this
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Appliance Transport
Two people are required to transport the appliance. Two handles are
provided on the back of the appliance at the top to enable a better
hold. Before transporting, the plinth cover must be removed to prevent
damage.
0 1. Open the door. To remove the
plinth cover from the stops, tilt
downwards slightly and then pull
forwards.
2. Grip the appliance with the
recessed handles positioned as in
the drawing, and transport the
appliance.
3. 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
wheels and the appliance can be easily pushed.
4. When the appliance is standing in the desired place, attach the plinth
cover.
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.
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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.
Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated, dry room.
Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by
the ambient temperature.
The appliance should therefore
– not be exposed to direct sunlight;
– not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;
– only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature
corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is
designed.
The climate classification can be found on the rating plate, which is
located at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for
each climate classification:
Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +18 to +38 °C
T +18 to +43 °C
If installation next to a source of heat is unavoidable, the following
minimum clearances must be maintained at the sides of the appliance:
– for electric cookers 3 cm;
– for oil and coal fired ranges 30 cm.
If these clearances cannot be maintained a heat insulating pad is
required between the cooker and the refrigeration appliance.
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Installation
The 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
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“).
Appliance Alignment
0 1. The appliance level please compensate for unevenness in the floor by
turning the two adjustable feet at the front.
Electrical Connection
A properly installed socket outlet with earthing contact is required for
electrical connection. Electrical fuse protection must be of at least 10
ampere.
If the outlet socket is no longer accessible after installation of the
appliance, appropriate measures must be taken during electrical installation to assure that the appliance can be disconnected from the mains
(e.g. fuse, circuit breaker, non-operate current safety-switch or the like,
with a contact opening of at least 3 mm).
0 1. Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to ascertain if
supply voltage and current values correspond with those of the mains
at the installation location.
e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or
220 ... 240 V~50 Hz
(i.e. 220 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)
The rating plate is inside the appliance at the left.
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Warning: To avoid potential danger, if the mains connection lead of
this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by our customer service
representative or a person with similar qualifications.
Warning: Under no circumstances should the appliance be connected
to electronic “power saving plugs” or to a.c.-d.c. converters which convert direct current to 230 V alternating current (e.g., solar installations,
ship networks)
Mounting the door handle
To keep the amount of packaging down and to reduce the size for
transporting, the door handle is not mounted when the appliance is
delivered.
The handle is packed separately on the padding in front of the door, the
screws inside the appliance.
0 1. Fasten the handle to the door using the
screws supplied.
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Changing over the Door Hinges
The door hinges can be changed 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. To remove the
plinth cover from the stops, tilt
downwards slightly and then pull
forwards. Move the door bearing
cover on the plinth from the left
to the right (if present).
Close the door
2. With the door closed, remove
the cross-head screws from the
lower door bearing and remove
the door bearing downwards.
3. Carefully remove the door to the
front and place on one side.
4. Move the upper bearing pivot to
the left.
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5. Carefully slide the door onto the
top bearing pivot and close.
6. Place the lower door bearing with
the bearing pivot in the lower left
of the door and fasten.
7. Move the door handle from the
left to the right, remove the
hole cover pins (1) and cover
the remaining holes with the
hole cover pins attached (2).
Changing over the Door Hinges
8. Open the door and fit the
plinth.
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Appliance Description
View of Appliance
á Control panel
à Interior light
â Shelves
ä Storage box
ã Rating plate
Control panel
1 ON/OFF button
2 Temperature indicator
3 Buttons for setting the temperature
4 Button for interior light
5 WARNING OFF button with red warning light
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Appliance Description
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 refrigerator, 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 refrigerator. The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with
illuminated numbers.
Temperature Display
The temperature display can indicate several pieces of
information.
• During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the
middle section of 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.
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Interior lighting
Using this button the interior light can be switched on when
the door is closed. This means the contents of the wine
cooler can be checked over without having to open the door.
The interior light automatically switches itself off after
5 minutes. To expose the wine to the light as little as possible, the
interior light should only remain on for a short time.
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 commodities to be chilled.
Prior to Initial Start-Up
Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope-
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ration for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if
was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must
be left to stand for 4 hours before putting it into operation. This is
necessary to allow the oil 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.
The compressor starts and then runs automatically.
3. Set the temperature (see section: "Temperature Adjustment").
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Temperature Adjustment
With the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) 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: +6 °C to +17 °C.
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.
The compressor will start and then run automatically.
Information! When the setting is changed, the compressor does not
start immediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place.
"Open Door"-Warning
If the 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 for loading or rearrangement, 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.
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Switching the Appliance off
0 1. To switch off, press the ON/OFF button for approx. one second. The
fridge will switch off. 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 to be removed from service for a lengthy period:
0 1. Switch off the appliance, to do this press the ON/OFF button for
approx. one second.
2. Remove the mains plug or switch off.
3. Clean the appliance thoroughly (see section: "Maintenance and Clean-
ing").
4. Leave door open to avoid accumulation of odours.
2 Energy Saving Tips
• Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources
of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent
operation of the compressor.
• Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base
and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings.
• Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to
cool first.
• Only leave door open as long as necessary.
• Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
• Always keep the condenser at the back of the appliance clean.
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Storage in the wine cooler
The temperature in the middle section of
the refrigerater is displayed by the
temperature indicator. The temperatures
in the top section are a little warmer, in
the bottom section a little colder. The
temperature differences in the top and
the bottom may be approx. 1 - 3 °C.,
depending on how many bottles are
stored in the fridge section, in which
places and how they are distributed. The
wines should be distributed on the
shelves according to their optimum
storage temperatures: Red wines in the
top section, rosé wines in the middle,
white wines in the bottom section.
Wines that are being stored for a long
period should normally be stored in the
bottom section.
Recommended storage temperatures:
Type of wine Storage temperature
Red wine +15 to +17 °C
Light red wine +13 to +15 °C
Rosé wine +10 to +12 °C
White wine +8 to +10 °C
Champagne, sparkling wine +6 to +8 °C
If need be, the shelves can be pulled out towards the front and inserted
into other levels.
To store opened bottles, the shelves can be inserted with the front in a
higher level. The angle created in this way prevents the bottles from
leaking.
Important! Do not bring bottles in contact with the back wall of the
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appliance.
Take care when room temperature is low: the temperature in the wine
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cooler can in the long term be no higher than the room temperature in
the place in which it is installed.
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Storage tips:
• Store bottles horizontally so that the corks do not dry out.
• Store wine in the dark.
• Do not shake bottles. The location in which the wine cooler is
installed should be as vibration-free as possible,
• Ensure constant temperatures in the refrigerator.
• Follow the optimum storage temperature and storage periods for the
various types of wine.
Storage times for some wines:
Wine Type of wine Storage time
Beaujolais Red wine 1 - 3 years
Bordeaux Supérieur Red wine 1 - 5 years
Pinot noir Red wine 2 - 8 years
Petit Chablis White wine 1 - 3 years
Dry Riesling White wine 1 - 8 years
Sweet Riesling White wine 5 - 50 years
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.
Defrosting
The Refrigerator is defrosted automatically
The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator every time
the compressor stops.
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.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
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• The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off
and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the
circuit breaker or fuse.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accu-
mulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot
vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• Do not use defrosting sprays, they can be hazardous to your health
and/or contain substances that damage plastics.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Attention!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance
parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
0 1. Take bottles out of the appliance and store temporarily in a cool place.
2. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or
switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
3. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also
be used.
4. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
5. Regularly unblock the condensation water drainage hole in the rear
wall of the refrigeration chamber using a piece of flexible curtain wire.
6. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser reduces cooling performance
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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.
7. After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
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What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify
yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other
work on the appliance if the following information does not provide
assistance in your specific case.
Warning! Repairs to refrigerators may only be performed by qualified
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service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards
for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service.
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not plugged
Appliance does not work,
temperature display is not
lit.
Appliance cools too much. Temperature is set too cold.
The food is too warm.
in or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is defective.
Socket is defective.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
Door was open for an
extended period.
A large quantity of warm
food was placed in the
appliance within the last
24 hours.
The appliance is near a
heat source.
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electrician.
Temporarily select a higher
temperature setting.
Please look in the
"Temperature Adjustment"
section.
Open the door only as long
as necessary.
Temporarily select colder
temperature setting.
Please look in the "Installation Location" section.
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Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Switch off alarm using
Red warning light flashing,
alarm sounds.
A square appears in the
temperature display.
Interior lighting is not
functioning.
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.
Water on the floor or on
storage shelves.
Unusual noises.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
changing the temperature
setting.
Door has been open longer
than 5 minutes.
Functional fault with the
appliance.
Bulb is faulty.
Important: After approx. 5
minutes the interior light
automatically switches
itself off.
Door seal is not air tight
(possibly after changing
over the hinges).
Water drain hole is
blocked.
Appliance is not level.
Appliance is in contact
with wall or other objects.
A part at the back of the
appliance, e.g. a tube, is in
contact with another
appliance part or the wall.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
WARNING OFF button Do
not leave the door open
longer than necessary.
Contact Customer Service
Department. If possible, do
not open the door. The
appliance continues to
work with an emergency
programme.
Please refer to “Changing
the bulb” in this section.
Carefully warm the leak-
ing sections of the door
seal with a hair dryer (not
hotter than approx. 50 °C).
At the same time shape the
warmed door seal by hand
such that it sits correctly.
See the "Cleaning and
Maintenance" section.
Readjust the front levelling
feet.
Push appliance away a
short distance.
Bend this part away care-
fully if necessary.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
What to do if ...
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What to do if ...
Changing the bulb
For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 5 minutes.
3
Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb
1
switch off the appliance 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 customer service.
0 1. To switch the appliance off press the ON/OFF button.
2. Unplug the mains plug.
3. To change the bulb, press the catch
of the bulb cover backwards as in
the illustration and open the bulb
cover downwards.
4. Change the faulty bulb.
5. Close the bulb cover and click the
catch shut.
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Noises during Operation
The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances:
• Clicks
Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard.
• Humming
As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming.
• Bubbling/Splashing
When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or
splashing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off,
this noise can be heard for a short time.
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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Customer Service
If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating
instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying
booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service Locations".
Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel
and costs. For this reason always provide the following appliance information:
•Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
• Serial Number (S-No.)
This information can be found on the rating plate in the interior of the
appliance at the left.
Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service
calls even during the guarantee period.
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