AEG-Electrolux S80400KG, S80360KG User Manual

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S80360KG
S80400KG

User manual Fridge Freezer
Notice d'utilisation Réfrigérateur/

congélateur

Contents

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

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

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION 2

Children and vulnerable people safety

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

CONTROL PANEL 5

Switching on 6
Switching off 6
Temperature regulation 6
COOLMATIC function 6
Holiday function 6
FROSTMATIC function 7
High temperature alarm 7

FIRST USE 7

Cleaning the interior 7

DAILY USE 7

Storage of frozen food 7
Thawing 8
Movable shelves 8
Bottle rack 8
Vegetable Drawer 9
Positioning the door shelves 9
Removal of freezing baskets from the
freezer 10

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS 10

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Normal Operating Sounds 10
Hints for energy saving 10
Hints for fresh food refrigeration 10
Hints for refrigeration 10
Hints for freezing 11
Hints for storage of frozen food 11

CARE AND CLEANING 11

Periodic cleaning 11
Defrosting of the refrigerator 12
Defrosting the freezer 12

WHAT TO DO IF… 13

Replacing the lamp 15
Closing the door 15

TECHNICAL DATA 15
INSTALLATION 15

Positioning 15
Location 16
Electrical connection 16
Rear spacers 16
Levelling 17
Removing the shelf holders 17
Door reversibility 17

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS 19

Subject to change without notice

SAFETY INFORMATION

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To
avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using

Safety information

the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these
instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so
that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.

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

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

• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing
children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having
a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable be­fore you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for
a child.

General safety

CAUTION!

Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

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• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal house­hold as explained in this instruction booklet.

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

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerat­ing appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any dam­age to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

WARNING!

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

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

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2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the

appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

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

4. Do not pull the mains cable.

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

electric shock or fire.

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You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover

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of interior lighting.

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

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

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

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Bulb lamps

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used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household

appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

Daily Use

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Care and cleaning

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

• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

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

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

Installation

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

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

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

1) If the lamp cover is foreseen

2) If the lamp is foreseen

3) If the appliance is Frost Free

Control panel

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

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

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

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

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Connect to potable water supply only.

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Service

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

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

Environment Protection

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

CONTROL PANEL

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are recyclable.

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1 ON/OFF switch
2 Fridge temperature regulator, + button
3 Fridge temperature indicator
4 Fridge temperature regulator, - button
5 COOLMATIC button
6 COOLMATIC indicator
7 Fridge compartment indicator
8 Freezer compartment indicator

9 FROSTMATIC indicator
10 FROSTMATIC button
11 Freezer temperature regulator, + button

4) If a water connection is foreseen

Control panel

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12 Freezer temperature indicator
13 Freezer temperature regulator, - button
14 Alarm reset button
15 Alarm indicator

Switching on

1. Insert the plug into the mains socket.

2. Set ON/OFF switch to ON.

3. The alarm indicator light flashes since the temperature is reached.
The acoustic alarm sounds.

4. Press the alarm reset button to reset the alarm.

Switching off

To switch the entire appliance off:

1. Set ON/OFF switch to OFF.

2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Temperature regulation

The set temperature of the fridge and of the freezer may be adjusted by pressing the
temperature regulator button. The temperature indicators show the set temperature.
For a correct storage of the food the following temperatures should be set:

• +5 °C in the fridge

• -18 °C in the freezer.

The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.
Fluctuations of some degrees around set temperature are normal and does not mean any
fault in the appliance.

COOLMATIC function

The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the
refrigerator.
To activate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the COOLMATIC button.

2. The COOLMATIC indicator switches on.

The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling. A temperature of +2°C is
automatically selected.
The COOLMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours.
You can deactivate the function at any time:

1. Press the COOLMATIC button.

2. The COOLMATIC indicator switches off.

Holiday function

This function allows you to keep the refrigerator shut and empty during a long holiday
period (e.g. the summer holidays) without the formation of a bad smell.

The fridge compartment must be empty when the holiday function is on.

To activate the function:

1. press continuously the temperature regulator (+ button) until the letter "H" (Holiday)
appears on the temperature indicator. The Holiday function sets the temperature ap­prox +15°C. The refrigerator is in the energy-saving mode.

To deactivate the function:

1. set the required temperature by pressing the fridge temperature regulator.

FROSTMATIC function

The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time,
protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.
To activate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the FROSTMATIC button.

2. The FROSTMATIC indicator switches on.

The FROSTMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 52 hours.
You can deactivate the function at any time:

1. Press the FROSTMATIC button.

2. The FROSTMATIC indicator switches off.

High temperature alarm

In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the freezer (e.g. power cut) alarm
indicator light will start to flash and a buzzer will sound.
Push the alarm reset button to stop the buzzer sound, while the alarm indicator light will
continue to flash.
The buzzer will stop automatically when the temperature has returned to normal while
the alarm indicator light will continue to flash.
Press the alarm reset button. The alarm indicator light goes out and at the same time the
freezer temperature indicator show for about 5 seconds the warmest temperature
reached in the freezer compartment.

First use

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FIRST USE

Cleaning the interior

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

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

DAILY USE

Storage of frozen food

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

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

Thawing

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

Movable shelves

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

Bottle rack

Place the bottles (with the opening facing front)
in the pre-positioned shelf.

If the shelf is positioned horizontally, place only
closed bottles.

This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to
store previously opened bottles. To obtain this re­sult, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards
and be placed on the next higher level.

Vegetable Drawer

The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vege­tables.
There is a separator inside the drawer that can
be placed in different positions to allow for the
subdivision best suited to personal needs.
There is a grille (if foreseen) on the bottom of
the drawer to separate the fruit and vegetables
from any humidity that may form on the bot­tom surface.
All parts inside the drawer can be removed for
cleaning purposes

Positioning the door shelves

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

Daily use

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Helpful hints and tips

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Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer

The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent
their accidental removal or falling out. At the
time of its removal from the freezer, pull the bas­ket towards yourself and, upon reaching the end
point, remove the basket by tilting its front up­wards.
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the
front of the basket to insert it into the freezer.
Once you are over the end points, push the bas­kets back in their position.

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HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bubbling sound when the refrigerant is pumped

through the coils or tubing. This is correct.

• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped around and you will hear

a whirring sound and a pulsating noise from the compressor. This is correct.

• The thermic dilatation might cause a sudden cracking noise. It is natural, not danger-

ous physical phenomenon. This is correct.

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Hints for energy saving

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

• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low tem-

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

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

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

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

• position food so that air can circulate freely around it

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegeta­ble drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.

Care and cleaning

Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special draw­er(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Hints for freezing

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

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

plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added dur-

ing this period;

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

• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to

make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;

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

airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding

a rise in temperature of the latter;

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

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can

possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to

keep tab of the storage time.

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Hints for storage of frozen food

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

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the re-

tailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the

shortest possible time;

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

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

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

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION!

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

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

Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

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

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

debris.

• rinse and dry thoroughly.

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

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

Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

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

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor
compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigera­tor compartment channel to prevent the water
overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.
Use the special cleaner provided, which you will
find already inserted into the drain hole.

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top
compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:

• pull out the plug from the wall socket or switch off the appliance

• remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place

• remove the freezer drawers