AEG-Electrolux SC290 User Manual

kühlgeräte/ réfrigérateur / frigorifero/ refrigerator

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INSTRUCTIONE BOOKLET

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Safety instructions

Your new fridge may have other functions compared to your previous one.
Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how to care for it. Keep the
booklet. It will come in handy if you later sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the
meanings or warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

For the User

· The cabinet is intended for keeping foodstuff in a

normal household as explained in this i nstruction
booklet.

break.

· The cabinet is heavy. The edges and projecting

parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful
when moving the cabinet and always use gloves.

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instruction

· Do not keep explosive gases or liquids in the

refrigerator or freezer compartment. They may
explode and cause injury and material damage.

· Do not let sharp objects come into contact with

the refrigerating system on the back of and inside
the cabinet. If the refrigerating system is
punctured, the cabinet will be damaged and
foodstuff inside may spoil.

· Do not keep carbonised drinks or bottles in the

freezer compartment. The glass bottles may

Child Safety

· Pay attention so that small children do not gain

access to the operating controls or the inside of
the cabinet.

Scrapping old cabinets

When discarding the cabinet, hand it over to a recycling
station. For more information, call your local city office
or your dealer.

Contents

Safety instructions 35.................

Scrapping old cabinets 35.......................

Contents 35..........................

Description of the Appliance 36........

Control Panel 36..............................

Before use 36.........................

Using the fridge 37....................

To start the fridge and set the correct temperature 37.

Temperature inside the fridge 37.................

Measuring the temperature 37...................

Switching off 37..............................

Alarms and other features 38....................

Cabinet interior 38............................

Hints and Tips 40.....................

Saving energy 40.............................

Food Storage 40..............................

Protect the environment 40......................

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Maintenance and Cleaning 40..........

Removing the ventilation grille 40................

Cleaning 40..................................

Defrosting the fridge 41........................

To change the light bulb 41.....................

Change of carbon filter 41......................

When the appliance is not in use 41...............

Something Not Working 42............

Technical specification 43.............

Installation 43........................

Mains Cable 43...............................

Unpacking 43................................

Remove the transport supports 43................

Before installing the cabinet 43..................

Installation of carbon filter 44...................

Cleaning 44..................................

Installing the cabinet 44........................

Door Reversal 45.............................

Electrical connection 45........................

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Description of the

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Model SC290

1. glass shelf

2. quick chill shelf

3. bottle- and can holder

4. grid

5. vegetable drawer

6. ventilation grille

7. butter compartment

8. door shelf +box

9. sliding shelf

10. door shelf

11. bottle shelf

12. egg holder

13. bottle shelf

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A. Refrigerator power switch

Switches the refrigerator on and off.

B. Temperature display

Shows the average temperature inside the
refrigerator.

C. Temperature adjustment button/thermostat

Used to set the temperature in the refrigerator.

D. ACTION COOL button

Used to switch the Action Cool feature on and off.

Before use

Position and clean the cabinet as explained in the
section "Installation".
Check that the drain hose at the rear of the cabinet
discharges into the drip tray.

Before inserting the power plug into the
outlet and switching on the cabinet for
the first time, leave i t standing upright
for about 30 minutes, or for 4 hours if it
was transported horizontally. Otherwise
the compressor may sustain damage.
This time will allow the oil sufficient
time to return to the compressor.

E. Yellow indicator lamp

Lights when Action Cool is operating.

F. Alarm shut-off button

Used to turn the audible alarm off.

G. Red warning lamp

Flashes when one of the alarms in the cabinet has
been triggered.

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Using the fridge

To start the fridge and set the
correct temperature

Switching on:

Switch on the fridge by pressing the power switch.

Setting the temperature

Press the buttons until the desired temperature
flashes in the temperature display (The temperature
can be set between +2°C and +8°C.)
"+" raises the temperature.
"-" lowers the temperature.
Once set, the temperature display shows " -" until the
temperature inside the fridge reaches +9°C or below.
Allow the cabinet to run for a period of 24 hours
whenever the t emperature setting is changed. This
will allow the temperature to stabilise inside the
cabinet.
It is not necessary to reset the temperature when the
cabinet is switched on after it has been out of use.
The thermostat recalls the previously set
temperature.

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Temperature inside the fridge

A suitable temperature inside the fridge is approx.
+5°C. Storage temperature in the cabinet is even on
all of the shelf levels. The vegetable box which is
placed in the bottom has a temperature of 3-4°C
warmer than the intended temperature setting.

Measuring the temperature

If the temperature is measured using a standard,
single thermometer, this should be put in a glass of
water centrally placed inside the cabinet. This will
reflect the temperature inside the food products. Do
not place the thermometer hanging or lying directly
on the shelf.

Hints:

· Distribute foodstuffs to allow cold air to
circulate freely between the products.

· Also never put warm products into the cabinet.
Wait until they have cooled down.

· Cover all foods properly.

Switching off

Switch off the cabinet by pressing the power switch.
Keep the button pressed for approx. 1 second.

Power to the cabinet is completely
interrupted only when the power plug is
disconnected.

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Alarms and other features

Door open alarm

If the fridge door remains open for more than 5
minutes, the red warning lamp starts flashing and an
audible alarm sounds.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the "alarm shut-off button". The red warning
lamp goes out when the door is closed.

Quick chill

This function has two usage areas. One area in
connection with cans / bottles being quickly chilled
on the quick chill shelf, and the other in connection
with large amounts of food at room temperature
being placed on the shelf.

Chilling of cans/bottles:

When groceries are placed on the shelf (see under
section; Quick chill shelf) the air regulator should be
turned to it's maximum position, then press the
Quick chill button.
This will be indicated in the symbol window with a
"C" and by the yellow lamp being lit.

Chilling of warm groceries:

This function is used in connection with large
amounts of groceries at room temperature being
placed in the fridge. Pressing the Quick chill button
starts this function.
This will be indicated in the symbol window with a
"C" and by the yellow lamp being lit.
When this function has been activated forced air will
chill the groceries, and the temperature in the cabinet
reset to +2°C. After 6 hours the Quick chill
automatically shuts off and the temperature
gradually goes back to its normal setting.

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Carbon filter's function:

The built-in carbon filter means that strong smelling
groceries can be placed near other groceries without
affecting their taste or aroma.

Cabinet interior

The shelves and door compartments are removable
and can easily be re-arranged.
Certain shelves must be lifted up by the rear edge to
enable them to be removed.
The lower door compartment and the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer must not be moved.
They are required for proper air circulation inside the
cabinet.
Shelves with a raised edge should be placed with the
raised edge facing the rear wall of the cabinet.

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Hanging half-shelf

The half-shelf can be moved sideways. It can be
hung under all door shelves, except the lowest one.

The vegetable box has a ventilation edging to
increase the circulation of air and reduce the risk of
condensation.

The vegetable box has two moveable partitions with
five different choices in order to separate different
vegetables.

Bottle- and can holder

The side of the bottle and can holder is moveable to
enable a more flexible placement of cans and bottles
in front of the grid. To allow the holder to be moved
easier, when moving sideways, press the shelf
backwards.
During chilling of cans or bottles the article should
be centrally placed in front of the grid to obtain the
best chilling effect.
The bottle support can be pulled out when chilling
larger bottles.
For a description of this functions start and stop, see
under heading Quick Chill.

Quick chill shelf:

The lower Quick chill shelf can be placed in one of
the upper grooves. To maintain the best performance
the shelf should be placed in the second groove from
the top.

Dismantling of the bottle-- and can
holder.

Take out the Quick Chill shelf with holder from the
cabinet.
To loosen the holder from the shelf, bend the
hooks/brackets that surround the backside of the
shelf.

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Hints and Tips

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Saving energy

· Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is

placed. See the section "Installation". When
installed correctly, the cabinet will consume less
energy.

· 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 t he

door from closing properly.

· Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure

safer defrosting of foods and reduce the work of
the refrigeration unit

· It is advisable to periodically clean the

refrigeration system at the back of the appliance
with a duster or vacuum cleaner.

· Always leave warm food to cool down to room

temperature before placing in the fridge.

· Make sure the door gasket is complete and

always clean.

Food Storage

· To obtain the best results from your appliance,

neither hot foods nor liquids which may
evaporate, should be placed in the larder

compartment.

· Avoid buying frozen food if you can not store i t

straight away. The use of an insulated container is
advisable. When you arrive home place the
frozen food in the freezer immediately.

· Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and

labelled and used in date order to ensure that food
is consumed at its best.
Remove suspect food from you refrigerator and
clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.

Protect the environment

· Hand over the cabinet packaging and discarded

fridges and freezers to a recycling station.
Contact your local council or Environmental
Health office for more information.

· Keep foodstuff in re-usable containers. Cut down

on disposable material as much as possible.

· When cleaning the cabinet, use a mild

washing-up detergent.

· Follow the advice in the section "Saving energy"

· The door gasket and coolant used in this

cabinet will not harm the ozone layer.

· All parts in the packaging can be recycled.

· The cabinet has been designed for easy

dismantling and subsequent recycling.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Removing the ventilation grille

The ventilation grille can be removed, e.g. to wash
the grille.
Make sure the door is open when removing the
ventilation grille. Unsnap the upper edge of the grille
by pulling outward/downward. Then pull the grille
straight out to completely remove it.

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet at regular intervals.

Don't use detergents, abrasive powders,
high perfumed cleaning products, wax
polishes or cleaning products
containing bleach or alcohol when
cleaning the product

Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.

Clean the inside and accossories with warm water
and bicarbonate of soda (5ml to 0,5 litre water).
Be careful when cleaning the inside of the cabinet,
due to fragile edges.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to
ensure they are clean and free from debris.

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Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
Remove the ventilation grille (see the section
"Removing the ventilation grille") and vacuum-clean
under the cabinet. Once or twice a year dust the
condenser (black grille) and the compressor at the
back of the appliance, with a brush or vacuum
cleaner, as an accumulation of dust will affect the
performance of the appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.

When moving the cabinet, lift it by
the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.

Defrosting the fridge

The fridge is defrosted automatically every time the
compressor stops. Frost formation can be prevented
by:

· not putting warm foodstuff inside the cabinet.

· avoiding frequently opening the door or keeping

it open too long.

To change the light bulb

The light is switched on automatically when the
door is opened. Before replacing the light bulb,
disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
Cut the packaging around the bulb socket.
Keep the packaging on to hold the bulb when setting
it into the socket. Do not touch the bulb with your
bare fingers. Halogen light bulbs are sensitive to
grease from the skin.
Use a clear halogen light bulb.

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UV-blocked

Low pressure20W/12V

Change of carbon filter

To maintain the best performance the carbon filter
should be changed once a year with normal usage.
New carbon filters can be purchased from your local
dealer. The filter is placed behind the grill and can be
reached by opening the cover. The cover can be
opened by simultaneously pressing the lever on the
right of grill (1) and turning the cover outward (2).
The carbon filter is then pulled out of its slot (3).
The new carbon filter is placed in the existing slot ­The filter should be handled carefully so fragments
don't loosen from the surface.

When the appliance is not in use

Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.

Empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the
doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to
check it once in a while to prevent the food inside
from spoiling in case of a power failure.

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Something Not Working

Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following point:

Problem Possible cause / Remedy

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"" is displayed in the temperature
display.

It is too warm inside the refrigerator. Set a lower temperature.

It is too cold inside the refrigerator. Set a warmer temperature.

Water comes out on the floor. P l ace the drain hose at the back of the cabinet above the drain

The compressor operates continuously. Set a warmer temperature.

The cabinet does not operate at all.
Cooling or interior light does not
operate. No indicator lamps light.

An error has occurred in measuring the temperature. Call your
service representative. (The cooling system will continue to
keep food products cold, but temperature adjustment will not
be possible.)

Put food products in the right place inside the refrigerator. See
the chapter "Temperature inside the refrigerator".

Distribute the food products to allow cold air to circulate
around them.

Make sure that the door is completely closed and that the
insulating strip is complete and clean.

bowl. See the chapter "Before using the cabinet the first time".

Make sure that the door is completely closed and that the
insulating strip is complete and clean.

Power does not reach the cabinet. (Try connecting another
electrical device to the power outlet.)

The cabinet is not switched on.

The fuse has blown.

The power plug is not properly connected.

Sound level in cabinet is too high. The refrigerating system will always produce some sounds. A

pulsing sound is heard when coolant is pumped inside the
cooling pipes. A ticking sound from the thermostat can be
heard when the compressor switches on and off. The sound
level varies depending on the operation of the cabinet.
If you feel the sound level i s incorrect:

Make sure the pipes at the back of the cabinet not touch each
other. Carefully bend them if they do.

If the cushion spacers (between the cabinet wall and pipes)
come loose, put them back in place again.

Carefully follow the instructions in the chapter "Installing the
cabinet".

If after above checksthere is still a fault call your local 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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Technical specification

Model SC290
Volume Refrigerator 290 l
Width 595 mm
Height 1600 mm
Depth 623 mm
Energy consumption 136 kWh/y
Energy class A+
Rated power 85 W

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Installation

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Electrical cord

Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particulary when the product is being pulled out of
its niche.

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

· In the event of damage to the appliance's main cable, only an authorised service company recommended by

the manufacturer or a similarly qualified person may adjust it in order to avoid shock hazard for the user.

Unpacking

Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good
condition and free of any transport damage. Notify
the dealer immediately of any damage. Hand the
packaging over for recycling. For more information,
contact your local city office or the dealer.

Do not allow children t o play with the
packaging. The plastic film can cause
suffocation.

Remove the transport supports

Remove the tape and the t ransport supports from

· the door sides

· inside the door hinges

· the shelves

Remove the transport support on the glass shelf by
pushing the support forward along the edge of the
shelf until it stops. Take hold of the rear edge of the
glass shelf and pull the shelf and transport support
forward until the shelf tilts and the transport support
can be removed. Some models are fitted with a
silencing pad under the cabinet. Do not remove this
pad.

Before inst alling the cabinet

Affix the supplied plastic peaces at the rear of the
cabinet.

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Installation of carbon filter

)b)

On delivery the carbon filter is placed in a plastic
bag to secure the length of life of t he carbon filter.
The filter should be placed behind the grill before
the cabinet is turned on.
The cover can be opened by simultaneously pressing
the lever on the right of grill (1) and turning the
cover outward (2). The carbon filter is t hen mounted
in the slot found in the back of the cover.
The filter should be handled carefully so fragments
don't loosen from the surface.

Cleaning

Wash the inside of the cabinet using l ukewarm
water, a mild washing-up detergent and a soft cloth.

Installing the cabinet

When two appliances are placed beside each other,
the distances enclosed in the plastic wrapping should
be glued between the appliances. As shown in the
illustration.

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To obtain the best performance from the cabinet,
ensure :

· the cabinet is placed in a dry, cool place and

is not exposed to direct sunlight.

· the cabinet is not placed close to a source of

heat, e.g. a cooker or dishwasher.

· the cabinet is level. The cabinet should not lean

against any wall. If necessary adjust the
feet using the adjustment spanner supplied.

· there is good air circulation around the cabinet

and that the air channels below and behind
the cabinet are not blocked. The ventilation
space above the cabinet must be at least 4 cm.
The ventilation space can either be

a) directly above the cabinet, or
b) behind and above the top cupboard. In this case,

the space behind the cupboard must be at least
50 mm deep.

Cabinet is placed at a location whose ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate
classification*, for which the appliance is designed.
* See on the rating plate on the inside of the
appliance.
The following table shows which ambient
temperature is correct for each climate classification.

Climate
classification

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for an ambient temperature of

+10°C to +32°C

+16°C to +32°C

+18°C to +38°C

+18°C to +43°C

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50mm

If the cabinet is placed in a corner and the side with
the hinges facing the wall, the distance between the
wall and the cabinet must be at least 230 mm to
allow the door to open enough so that the shelves
can be removed.
Check that the drain hose at the rear of the cabinet
discharges into the drip tray.

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Door Reversal

1. Close the cabinet and remove the plug from the

electrical socket.

2. Remove the ventilation grille. There is a part on

the grille that can be removed. Remove and
reposition it on the other side.

3. Put the cabinet on a wooden board when it is laid

down. Later, when raising the cabinet, it will be
easier to grip under t he cabinet thanks to the board.

4. On the upper part of the cabinet. Put the hinge pin

on the other side.

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5. On the lower part of the cabinet.

a. Unscrew the hinge.
b. Remove the door-closing fittings from the hinge
and put the hinge pin on the other s ide. Then attach
the supplied door-closing fitting.

6. a. Remove the door-closing fitting from the

bottom of t he door.
b. Remove the plastic plug from the corresponding
hole on the other side. Use a screwdriver to rock the
plug loose. Then secure the supplied door-closing
fitting.
c. Secure the lower hinge.
Remove any play in the door by adjusting the height
of the lower hinge with the supplied spanner. Secure
with the lock-nut.

7. Raise the cabinet and replace the ventilation grille.

8. To transfer the handle.

Unscrew the screws. Fit the handle onto the opposite
side by turning it one half circle. Press the supplied
plastic plugs into the holes to which the handle was
previously fitted.

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9. Put the cabinet in position. Check that the

appliance is level. See the section "Positioning the
cabinet".

Electrical connection

Connect the cabinet to a grounded electrical outlet.
Voltage: 230 V.
Fuse: 10 A.
Refer to the rating plate on the left inside the
cabinet.

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