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ARCTIS
Built-under Freezer
Operating instructions
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Dear customer,
Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer 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 functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/ or with
signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.
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1. This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
2. ....
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use
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
Customer Care Department.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Your freezer needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mounting under a continuous worktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Reversing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Pannelling the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Changing over the freezer compartment door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Prior to Initial Start–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
View of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Starting up and temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Interior Acceessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Correct storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Freezing and storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Noises during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Safety
The safety of our refrigerators/freezers is in accordance with recognised technological standards and appliance safety legislation. We
nevertheless feel that it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines:
Intended use
• The freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the
freezing of fresh food and storing frozen food, as well as for making
ice. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended
or used incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer
for any damage that may be caused.
• Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons
of safety.
• If you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes
other than the freezing or frozen storage of foods, the manufacturer
accepts no liability for any damages which may occur.
Prior to initial start–up
• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance
should a damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage,
please contact your supplier.
• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply
cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced
by authorised service or qualified personnel using a special cable of
the same type.
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!
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the
mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt
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Safety
catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock
themselves in the appliance 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!
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 spray cans, fire extinguisher refill
cartridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst
when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even
explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc.
in the freezer. Exception: high alcohol content spirits can be stored
in the freezer.
• Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after
removal from the freezer. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or
tongue and cause injury.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to
the food causing skin abrasions.
• Warning - Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Warning - In order not to impair the function of the appliance,
never cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
• Warning - Do not damage the cooling circuit.
• 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 disconnect from the electricity supply.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable.
In case of malfunction
• If 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/freezers may only be repaired by qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your
appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or
our Customer Service.
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Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or
burned at an incinerating plant without danger.
About the materials: 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 all free of chlorofluorocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed
of at a waste-paper recycling collection location.
Disposal of old Appliances
For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed
of properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its
service life - for your new appliance as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any
snap or latch closures. This ensures that playing children do not lock
themselves inside the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.
Disposal:
• 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, must not be damaged.
• The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
this 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.
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Remove transport packaging
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.
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1. Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.
2. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the
appliance.
Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up 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:
Installation directly under a hob is not allowed. The temperatures of
the hob, which in part are quite high, may damage the appliance.
If a hob is installed near the appliance, the corresponding installation
and safety instructions must be adhered to. Considering the numerous
installation conditions which are possible, there is no way of providing
detailed information here.
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
It is necessary to avoid overheating of the appliance by maintaining
adequate distances from heat sources and by the use of a suitable
thermal insulation plate. Proper ventilation of the appliance must also
be ensured.
Your freezer needs ventilation
The refrigerating unit of your refrigerator
is designed for maintenance-free operation. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in the figure.
Warning - To ensure the appliance func-
tions correctly, never cover or obstruct
the ventilation openings.
PR215
min.
50cm
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Mounting under a continuous worktop
The dimensions of the recess for building, in
the appliance must be as shown in the figure.
If installed under a continuous worktop, the appliance is fastened with a
mounting screw (F) under the panel.
If the recess height is 870 mm, the
appropriate fitting kit must be used.
The kit contains the following parts:
- 1 ventilation grille;
- 2 adjustable feet;
- 2 non-adjustable feet;
- 1 set of screws
- 1 instructions.
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F
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Installation
Reversing the door
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side
(as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the
mains beforehand.
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1. Tilt the appliance slightly towards the
rear and prop it securely.
2. Pull off the ventilation grille, which is
a clip-on fit.
3. Unscrew the door hinge screws (K) and
remove the door bracket (1) downwards
out of its cavity..
4. Open the door a little way and take it out
downwards.
5. Unscrew the upper pin (2) and screw it
into place on the opposite side.
6. Fit the door into the upper pin (2) and
close it.
AEG58
12 mm
2
1
K
EG59/1
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Installation
7. Remove the plugs (G) and fit them on
the opposite side.
8. Insert the pin of the door bearing (1)
into the left hand cavity and screw
the bearing firmly into place with the
screws (K).
9. Move the separate part (L) of the ventilation grille from the left to the right
and fit it on the opposite side.
10. Unscrew the handle and refit it on the
opposite side. The holes that are not used are to be masked with the
plastic plugs removed.
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L
G
Pannelling the door
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1. Take off the door frame section opposite to
the door handle.
2. Loosen, without removing them, all remaining
screws securing the door frame.
3. Slide in the decor panel from the frameless
side, then fasten again the frame to the door
including the previously removed frame section.
Note:
The overall dimensions of the decor panel must be 1 to 2 mm less than
those of the door, with a maximum thickness of 4 mm.
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Installation
Changing over the freezer compartment door
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Prior to Initial Start–Up
1. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
Electrical Connection
The plug socket necessary for connection of your appliance to the
electricity supply should be positioned so that it is possible to pull out
the appliance plug.
If your appliance is installed under a continuous worktop, the plug
socket should be provided as shown.
Alternatively a concealed spur socket fitted with a 13 A fuse may be
fitted.
If the socket is not accessible once
the appliance is built in, the electrical
installation must include suitable
means of isolating the appliance from
the mains (e.g. fuse, cut-out, current
trip or similar with a minimum contact separation of 3 mm).
☞ Before initial start-up, refer to the
appliance serial 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 on the left.
130
300
AEG44
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Installation
Description of the Appliance
View of the appliance
1 Butter/cheese compartment
2 Door shelf
3 Bottle shelf
4 Vegetable drawer
5 Storage shelves
6 Thermostat and Light switch
7 Freezer compartment
8 Rating plate
➀➀
➁➁
➇➇
➂➂
➃➃
➅➅
➄➄
➆➆
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Starting up and temperature regulation
The temperature regulator can be used for the variable setting of the
storage temperature for your frozen food.
The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior temperature:
– Ambient temperature;
– Quantity and temperature of the
food stored;
– Frequency with which the door is
opened and how long it is left
open.
– A defect in the appliance.
The following temperature settings can therefore only be considered as
recommendations that may well need to be adapted to suit your particular situation.
Position „
O“ means:
Refrigeration off.
Position „1“ means:
Highest interior temperature (warmest setting)
Position „6“ means:
Lowest interior temperature (coldest setting)
Recommended regulator setting:
Position „3-4“.
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1. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.
However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in the mind that the
temperature inside the refrigerator depends on:
-the quantity of food stored
-how often the door is opened
The temperatures in the refrigerator compartment and freezer co partment
cannot be independently regulated.
If you want the freeze fresh food rapidly, select setting „6“, ensuring that the
temperature in the refrigerator compartment does not drop blow 0°C. You
should also promptly reset the temperature regulator to setting „3“ or „4“.
Important!
High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold setting on
the temperature regulator (position"5" to "6") can cause the compressor to run
continuously.
If this happens, turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer setting (position "3" to "4"). At this setting the compressor will be switched on and off as
usual and automatic defrosting recommenced.
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Interior Accessories
Storage shelves/glass shelves
Various glass or plastic storage
shelves and wire trays are included
with your appliance - different models have different combinations.
You should always slide one of the
full size glass storage shelves into the
lowest set of guides, above the vegetable drawers, and keep it in this position.
The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted:
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1. To do this pull the storage shelf forward until it can be swivelled
upwards or downwards and removed.
2. Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.
Your appliance is equipped with two
half-size glass storage shelves.
Storing tall items:
Slide the front half of the Vario stor-
age shelf in another level to the rear.
By this means you will gain space to
place tall items on the storage shelf
below.
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Switching off the appliance
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1. To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position
"
0".
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
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1. Remove all deep-frozen packages as well as ice-trays.
2. Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to posi-
tion "0".
3. Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect from the electricity
supply.
4. Defrost freezer and clean thoroughly (see sections: “Defrosting” and
“Cleaning and Care”).
5. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
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Correct storage
For physical reasons, there are different temperature regions in the
fridge. The coldest region is on the lowest storage shelf. Warmer
regions are the top storage shelf, the vegetable drawer and the storage
compartments on the door.
The arrangement example shows at which places in the refrigerator
suitable temperatures for various
types of foods exist.
Tip: Food in the fridge should
always be covered or packaged, to
prevent drying and tainting of
other food.
The following are suited for packaging:
– Polyethylene airtight bags and
wraps;
– Plastic containers with lids;
– Special plastic covers with elastic;
– aluminium foil.
Variable Inner Door
The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at
other positions as needed.
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Freezing and Storing Frozen Food
The freezer compartment is for freezing and storing food.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18°C or cold-
er before freezing fresh food or storing food already frozen.
• Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time (max. 2 kg per 24
hrs). The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right
through to the core as quickly as possible.
• Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will
cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
• Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufac-
turer.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
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1. All foods must be packed into airtight packages or containers prior to
freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that
no flavour contamination of other frozen goods occurs.
Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food causing skin abrasions.
2. Lay the packaged food on the base of the freezer compartment.
Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen, otherwise the
frozen food could begin to defrost.
Tips:
• The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
– freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
– special cans for frozen goods;
– extra–thick aluminium foil.
• The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrappings:
plastic clips, rubber bands or tape.
• Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for
the frozen food to dry out.
• Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
• Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste–like
goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
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Defrosting
The fridge defrosts automatically
The rear wall of the fridge covers with frost when the compressor is
running, and defrosts when the compressor is off. The water from the
thawing frost evaporates by itself.
The water drainage hole must be cleaned regularly (see the section
"Cleaning and Care").
Preparation of Ice Cubes
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1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer
compartment and leave to freeze.
2. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it
under running water for a few seconds.
Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer
compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use the ice scraper
supplied.
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Defrosting the freezer compartment
During use and when the door is opened, moisture is deposited as
frost inside the appliance, particularly on the evaporator. This frost
must be removed from time to time using the soft plastic scraper supplied. Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this
purpose.
The freezer should always be defrosted when the layer of frost has
reached a thickness of approx. 4 millimetres. Defrost should be carried
out once a year regardless of the amount of frost that has built up. A
good time for defrosting is when the appliance is empty or contains
only a small amount of food.
Warning!
• Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process.
• Do not use defrosting sprays, they can be hazardous to your health
and/or contain substances that damage plastics.
Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food and can cause skin abrasions.
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1. Each temperature rise reduces the keeping qualities of your frozen
food. Around 12 hours before defrosting your freezer, switch over to
fast freeze to build up a low temperature reserve in the frozen food.
2. Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store
it, covered, in a cool place.
3. Switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or switch off
the circuit breaker.
4. Remove the stopper from the meltwater outlet and place a bowl
underneath it to catch the meltwater.
Tip: You can speed up the defrosting process by placing a pan with
warm water in the freezer compartment and closing the doors.
Remove pieces of ice that have fallen before they completely defrost.
5. After defrosting, thoroughly clean the freezer compartment and interior fittings (see "Cleaning and Care"
section)
6. Switch on the appliance or reconnect to the electricity supply.
7. Do not forget to switch the fast
freeze function off again.
AEG47
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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
• The appliance must 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 disconnect
from the electricity supply.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could
accumulate in electrical components and there is a danger of an
electric shock. Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peel;
– 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.
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1. Remove frozen food and wrap it in several layers of newspaper. Store it
in a cool place, well covered.
2. Defrost the appliance prior to cleaning (see “Defrosting” section).
3. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or dis-
connect from the electricity supply.
4. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0.5 litres
of water).
5. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
6. Check the water drain hole on the
rear wall of the fridge.
Clear a blocked drain hole with the
aid of the green peg in the pack of
accessories included with the appliance.
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Energy Saving Tips
• Do not install the appliance near boilers, radiators or other sources
of heat. 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.
• Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary.
• Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
• Check the storage temperature in the freezer on the thermometer.
• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food
will then be used to cool the fridge.
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.
Important! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by
competent 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 local Customer service.
If the freezer system has stopped working and the freezer is full, the
reserve in the cold accumulator and in the deep frozen food itself will
give the food a hold over time of about 22 hours. If the freezer is
without a cold accumulator the hold over time will be reduced to
about 13 hours.
7. After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser 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.
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What to do if ...
Yellow light does not light
up, when the fast freeze
function is activated,
appliance is on.
Yellow light faulty.
Please inform your local
Customer Care
Department.
Green light does not light
up, yellow light lights up
when the fast freeze function is activated.
Green light faulty.
Please inform your local
Customer Care
Department.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Appliance does not work,
no pilot light is illuminated.
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not plugged
in or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is defective
Socket is defective.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electrician.
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Appliance cools too much.
Temperature is set too
cold.
Turn the temperature control knob to a warmer setting temporaily.
The compressor runs continuously
Temperature is set too
cold.
Turn the thermostat control knob to a warmer setting temporarily.
The freezer temperature is
not sufficient, red light
blinks, temperature alarm
signal sounds.
Temperature is not properly adjusted.
A large quantity of warm
food placed in the appliance within the last 24
hours.
Please look in the “Initial
Start Up” section.
Slide the fast freeze
switch.
Open the door only as long
as necessary. Slide the fast
freeze
switch.
Door was open for an
extended period.
The appliance is near a
heat source.
Please look in the
“Installation Location”
section.
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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.
Door seal is not airtight
(possibly after reversing
the door).
Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal
with a hair dryer (on a
cool setting). At the same
time shape the warmed
door seal by hand such
that it sits correctly.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
switching on the fast
freeze function or after
changing the temperature
setting.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
Appliance works , green light
blinks
technical Problem
Please inform your customer
service
Changing the light bulb
Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light bulb,
switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the circuit breaker.
Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 15 W
1. To switch off the appliance, turn the
temperature regulator to position "0".
2. Unplug the mains plug.
3. To change the light bulb, undo the
screw.
4. Press the light bulb cover as shown
and slide it backwards.
5. Change the defective light bulb.
6. Refit the light bulb cover and the
screw.
7. Put the refrigerator back into operation.
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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 serial plate in the interior at the
left of the appliance. We recommend that you enter this information
here, so that it is handy if needed.
Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service
calls even during the guarantee period.
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
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.
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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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D-90327 Nürnberg
http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de
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