Electrolux Refrigerator Freezer User Manual

SANTO

Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer

Operating Instructions

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Dear customer,

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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.

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 "What to do if ...". If
these instructions should not be sufficient, please contact your local
AEG Service Force Centre.

nted on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.

he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Fitting the Door Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Reversing The Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Cold Accumulation Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Temperature setting buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Temperature Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

ALARM OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Prior to Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

COOLMATIC/FROSTMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

COOLMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

FROSTMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Holiday Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Contents

Control and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

"Open Door"-Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Opening the Freezer Compartment Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Storage Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Salad bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Bottle rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Correct storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Frozen Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

The refrigerator is defrosted automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Freezer Compartment Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Food Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Energy Saving Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Internal Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

External Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Replacing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Something Not Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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1 Important Safety Instructions

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure
that you understand them all before installing or using this
appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure
about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer
Care Department.

Prior to Installation

• Check the refrigerator/freezer for transport damage. Under no
circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed! In the event
of damage, please contact your retailer.

Installation

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

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this
product in any way.

• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply
cable. If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable
available from your local Service Force Centre.

• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the
back of the fridge/freezer. A damaged power plug may overheat and
cause a fire.

• If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There
is a risk of electric shock or fire.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

• Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the
back of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the
required distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation
instructions.

• The appliance should be left for 2 hours after installation before it is
turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of
environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain
that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become
damaged.

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Important Safety Instructions

• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

Child Safety

• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the
product.

• Keep packaging material away from children! (There is a risk of
suffocation!)

During Use

• This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the
storage of edible foodstuffs only. It is not intended for commercial or
industrial use

• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low
temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials
such as, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the
freezer.

• Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.

• Ice lollies can cause ’frost/freezer burns’ if consumed straight from
the freezer compartment.

• Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.

• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst
when the contents freeze.

• Manufacturers´ recommended storage times should be adhered to.
Refer to relevant instructions.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from
the electrical supply.

• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable. Damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire
and/or electric shock.

Servicing

• This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only
genuine spare parts should be used.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.

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Environmental Information

Packaging

All transit packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can
be reused. Wood is un-treated. The plastics can be recycled and are
identified as follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the
interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are pure hydrocarbon
compounds and can be recycled.

The carton parts are made from recycled paper. Please dispose of the
packaging with due care for the environment.

Old Appliances

When disposing of your old appliance:
Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable and remove any

door catches to ensure small children cannot be trapped inside.
Help to keep your country tidy - use an authorised disposal site.

Appliance Transport

Two persons are required for transport of the appliance. There are two
recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the
appliance at the top for improved gripping.

0 1. Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw-

ing, and transport the appliance.

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2. In order to push the appliance into its final position, press carefully at
the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly. The weight is
thus transferred to the back wheels and the appliance can be easily
pushed.

Before Use

Packaging

0 1. Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appli-

ance.

Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit.

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2. Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape.

3. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little

bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap
or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.

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Remove the transport fittings from
the storage shelves:

4. Slide the fittings securing the shelf
forward to the thicker section on
the edge of the storage shelf.

5. Slide the storage shelf far enough
forward so that it can be hinged
downwards and the fittings can be
removed from the guides.

Fitting the Door Handles

Caution! Do not overtighten the screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may

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damage the door handles.

0 1. Screw the top handle bracket to the

handle rod (1). Fit the bottom han­dle bracket on the lower left-hand
side of the door (2).

2. Fit the top handle bracket on the
top left-hand side of the door (3)
and screw the handle rod to the
bottom handle bracket (4).

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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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The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation

Air is fed under the door through the
vent slots in the base and is exhausted
upwards along the back wall. To ensure
proper air circulation never cover or
alter the vent openings.

Important! If the appliance is installed
under a hanging cabinet, a clearance of
at least 10 cm between the top of the
appliance and the cabinet above it must
be maintained.

Please check whether, after installing
your appliance and especially after
reversing the door, the door seal seals
tightly. A badly fitting door seal may
lead to heavy frosting and a higher
power consumption (see also "What to
do if ...“).

Appliance Alignment

Installation

0 1. The appliance must be level. Please compensate for unevenness in the

floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front.

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Installation

Electrical Connection

Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

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The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures
not be observed.

Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the
same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is
inside, on the left.

The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of
having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA
approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.

Important

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:

Green

Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live

As the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured
markings indentifying the

Blue

terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:

1. The wire coloured green and

yellow must be connected to
the terminal marked with the
letter "E“ or by the earth
symbol or coloured green and yellow.

2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal "N“ or

coloured black.

3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked

"L“ or coloured red.

4. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire

present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheat.

& Yellow

Brown

Cord Clamp

Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious

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safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.

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Reversing The Door

The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if
required to suit the location where the appliance is installed.

Warning! Unplug from the mains, before reversing the door.

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0 1. Open the freezer compartment

door and remove the plinth to
the front. Move the door bearing
cover on the plinth from the left
to the right.

2. Close the freezer compartment
door. Open the fridge compart­ment door and unscrew the
retaining screw for the self-clos­ing mechanism on the top of the
freezer compartment door.

3. With the freezer compartment
door closed, remove the cross­head screws from the lower door
bearing and remove the door
bearing downwards.

4. Move the bearing pivot from the
right to the left hand hole.
Remove the freezer compartment
door carefully to the front and
place on one side.

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Reversing The Door

5. Unscrew the centre door bearing.

6. Remove the fridge compartment

door carefully to the front and
place on one side.

7. Unscrew the retaining screw for
the self-closing mechanism on the
bottom of the fridge compart­ment door.

8. Move the upper bearing pivot to
the left.

9. Unscrew the top handle bracket
from the handle rod (1). Unscrew
the bottom handle bracket from
the door (2).

10. Unscrew the top handle bracket
from the door (3) and screw onto
the bottom right-hand side of the
door (4).

Caution! Do not overtighten the

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screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may
damage the door handles.

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11. Turn the handle bracket with the
handle rod 180° and screw them
to the door (5) and the fitted han­dle bracket (6).

Caution! Do not overtighten the

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screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may
damage the door handles.

12. Fasten the self-closing mechanism
to the bottom left of the fridge
compartment door.

13. Carefully slide the fridge com­partment door onto the top bear­ing pivot and close.

Reversing The Door

14. Slide the centre door bearing into
the bottom left of the fridge com­partment door and fasten to the
housing.

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Reversing The Door

15. Fasten the self-closing mechanism
on the top left of the freezer
compartment door.

16. Carefully slide the freezer com­partment door onto the centre
bearing pivot and close.

17. Place the lower door bearing with
the bearing pivot in the lower left
of the freezer compartment door
and fasten.

18. Open the freezer compartment
door and fit the plinth.

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Appliance Description

View of Appliance

(various models)

á Control panel
à Butter and cheese compartment with lid
â Door storage compartments
ä Bottle compartment
ã Salad bin
å Bottle rack
ç Shelves
é Freezer drawer (only for storage)

When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water
collecting vessel.

è Freezer drawer (for storage and freezing)
ê Freezer tray
ë Rating plate

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Appliance Description

Freezer tray

A freezer tray is included below the
upper drawer in the freezer
compartment.

Berries and vegetables, for example,
can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray.

Advantage: The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural
form. The frozen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers
packaged in individual portions.

Cold Accumulation Block

A cold accumulation block is enclosed with the appliance.
In the event of power failure or a malfunction of the appliance, the

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cold accumulation block will increase the hold over period by several
hours. The cold accumulation block will be most effective when placed
at the front of the upper freezer tray.
When defrosting the appliance place the cold accumulation block on
top of the frozen food to keep it cold.

The block may also be used in a cool bag to keep the temperature of
food down during transportation.

Refer to the section "Prior to Initial Start-Up" regarding the freezing of
the cold accumulation block.

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Appliance Description

Control Panel

1 ON/OFF button and ON/OFF indicator light (green)
2 Temperature display for refrigerator
3 Temperature setting buttons for refrigerator
4 COOLMATIC button and COOLMATIC indicator light (yellow)

• COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator

5 FROSTMATIC button and FROSTMATIC indicator light (yellow)

• FROSTMATIC for fast freezing in the freezer compartment

6 Temperature display for freezer compartment
7 Temperature setting buttons for freezer compartment
8 ALARM OFF button and warning indicator light (red)

(see section: "Control and Information Systems")

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Appliance Description

Temperature setting buttons

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 has been selected for inside the fridge or the
freezer compartment. The DESIRED temperature is indicated by flashing
numbers.

ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the
fridge or the freezer compartment. The ACTUAL temperature is indi­cated with static illuminated numbers.

Once the COOLMATIC- or the FROSTMATIC function has been switched

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on the DESIRED temperature that was set originally for the fridge or
the freezer cannot be changed.

Temperature Displays

The temperature displays shows several
types of information.

• During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the

fridge or the freezer compartment (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.

• When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates

the fridge or the freezer compartment temperature currently set
(DESIRED temperature).

• If there is a fault in the appliance the temperature display shows:

– a square or a letter in the temperature display of the fridge for a

fault in the fridge,

– a square or a letter in the temperature display of the freezer for a

fault in the freezer.

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ALARM OFF button

With the ALARM OFF button, the acoustic warning signal
can be switched off, e.g. the "Open Door" warning when
sorting in or out, the food to be chilled or frozen.

When there is a temperature warning for the freezer compartment, if
the ALARM OFF button is activated, the temperature display will show
the warmest temperature the frozen food has reached.

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 2 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.

3. Remove the cold accumulation block from the appliance.

4. Place the cold accumulation block into a drawer only after the optimal

storage temperature of -18 °C has been reached, and allow to freeze.

5. After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block at the freezer tray or
at the front of the upper drawer.

6. Re-freeze the thawed cold accumulation block in the same fashion, e.g.
after cleaning the appliance.

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Initial Start-Up

0 1. Insert plug into mains socket.

2. Press the ON/OFF button.
The green power indicator lights up. A warning tone sounds and the
flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage tempera­ture has not yet been reached. The temperature displays shows the cur­rent, actual refrigerator and freezer temperature. The compressor will
start and then run automatically.

3. Press the ALARM OFF button to switch off the warning tone.

4. Set the refrigerator to the desired temperature (see section: "Tempera-

ture Adjustment").
Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on,

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because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached.

5. Set the freezer temperature to -18 °C or colder (see section: "Tempera­ture Adjustment").

Do not load freezer with goods until a temperature of -18 °C has been

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reached, or until the red warning indicator light has gone out.

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Temperature Adjustment

With the individual temperature setting buttons the desired
temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be
adjusted independently of one another.

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 for the freezer compartment:

-15 °C to -24 °C.
Adjustable temperature range for the refrigerator compartment:

+2 °C to +8 °C, +15 °C (Holiday mode)

Note: From a food science point of view, +5 °C for the refrigerator

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compartment and -18 °C for the freezer compartment should be consi­dered cold enough as a storage temperature.

3. Once the required temperature has been set, after a short period
(approx. 5 sec.) the temperature display will change and again indicate
the current ACTUAL temperature inside the fridge or freezer compart­ment. The display changes from flashing to illuminated numbers.

Important! Please check the red warning display and temperature dis­play regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature.

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COOLMATIC/FROSTMATIC

COOLMATIC

The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of
large quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks
and salads for a party or wedding.

0 1. The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC

button. The yellow light illuminates.
The COOLMATIC function now gives intensive cooling. A DESIRED tem­perature of +2 °C is automatically selected. The COOLMATIC function is
ended automatically after a period of 6 hours. The appliance will then
return to the originally selected DESIRED temperature . The tempera­ture display shows the ACTUAL refrigerator temperature.

2. The COOLMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press­ing the COOLMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.

FROSTMATIC

The FROSTMATIC function provides for quick freezing of
fresh food products, and at the same time protects
previously stored goods against undesired warming in the
freezer compartment.

0 1. The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC

button. The yellow light illuminates.

2. The FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press­ing the FROSTMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
If the FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually, the appliance elec­tronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function after approx. 50 hours. The
yellow light goes out.

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Switching the Appliance Off

Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be switched off

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independently of one another.

0 1. To switch off the appliance, hold down the ON/OFF button. This will

result in a countdown from "3" to "1" taking place in the temperature
displays. On reaching "1" the fridge and freezer compartment will
switch off. The temperature displays and the mains power light will go
off.

Switching off the refrigerator:

0 1. To switch off the refrigerator, hold down the "+" button for the refrig-

erator until „OF“ is shown in the temperature display. Then again press
and hold down the "+" button. After a short time a countdown from
"3" to "1" is taking place in the temperature display for the refrigerator.
On reaching "1" the refrigerator will switch off. The temperature dis­play will go off.

Switching off the freezer:

0 1. To switch off the freezer, hold down the "+" button for the freezer until

„OF“ is shown in the temperature display. Then again press and hold
down the "+" button. After a short time a countdown from "3" to "1" is
taking place in the temperature display for the freezer. On reaching "1"
the freezer 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 not to be used for an extended period:

0 1. Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button (see

above).

2. Remove the mains plug or switch off.

3. Defrost freezer compartment and clean the appliance thoroughly (see

section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").

4. Leave the doors open to avoid accumulation of odours.

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Holiday Mode

In the holiday mode the temperature for the refrigerator is approxi­mately +15 °C. In the holiday mode it is therefore possible to leave the
door of the empty refrigerator closed during periods of extended
absence. Advantage: Unintentional closing of the door, or accidental
closing of the door by persons who have access to your home during
your absence, is no longer possible. Without the holiday mode leaving
the door closed would lead to the accumulation of odours and mould.

After emptying and cleaning the appliance, proceed as follows:

0 1. To set the holiday mode, press the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) but-

ton.
The temperature display will change and indicate in flashing numbers
the DESIRED temperature that is currently set.

2. Press the „+“ (WARMER) button until the temperature display indicates
H (for holiday). The temperature shown in the temperature display will
change in steps of 1 °C until it reaches +8 °C. After +8 °C the value
+15 °C will appear in the display with the letter H. The fridge is now
operating in energy-saving holiday mode.

To switch the fridge back to normal operation, press the „-“ (COLDER)

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button.
Important! Do not store any goods in the refrigerator when the holiday

mode is in operation. The temperature is regulated at about +15 °C
when the holiday mode is in operation. This is too warm for food pro­ducts.

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Control and Information Systems

The control and information systems consist of temperature displays,
an optical warning display and an acoustic warning.
The system warns:
– when first switching on the appliance (when the storage temperature

has not yet been attained);
– when the appliance doors are open
– if the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is too

high;
– if there are functional faults with the appliance.

"Open Door"-Warning

If the fridge or freezer door is left open the red warning display will
flash and an acoustic warning tone will sound
– after approx. 80 seconds if the freezer door is left open
– after approx. 5 minutes if the fridge door is left open
If you need more time to load or rearrange refrigerated or frozen foods,
you can switch off the warning tone by pressing the ALARM OFF but­ton.
If the doors are still left open the warning tone will sound again at the
end of the appropriate period of time.
If the doors remain open for longer than 80 minutes the warning tone
will switch itself off automatically.
The red warning display will go off when the doors are closed.

Temperature Warning

For the fridge:

The red warning display flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as
the temperature in the fridge rises to more than +11 °C.

0 1. You can switch off the warning tone using the ALARM OFF button.

Both warning display and audible warning are automatically switched

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off, when the temperature in the fridge falls to lower than +12 °C.
Besides this, the warning tone switches off automatically after 80 min­utes have passed.

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For the freezer:

The red warning display flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as
the temperature in the freezer rises to more than -12 °C. In addition
the freezer temperature display flashes.

0 1. You can switch off the warning tone using the ALARM OFF button.

The freezer temperature display stops flashing and displays the warm­est temperature that has been reached in the freezer during the tem­perature alarm. After approx. 5 seconds the temperature display reverts
to the current freezer temperature.

The warning tone switches off automatically

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– if the temperature in the freezer falls to lower than -8 °C. The red

warning indicator light and the temperature display continue to

flash.
– after 80 minutes have passed. The red warning display and the tem-

perature display continue to flash.

If the possibility of partial or complete thawing exists, you should
check the quality of the foods.

A rise in temperature may be caused by:
– frequent door opening for long periods of time;

– loading with large quantities of warm foods;
– high ambient temperature;
– an error with the appliance.

Function Errors

If the electronics in the appliance detects a technical defect that has to
be rectified by the customer, the temperature display indicates:
– a square or a letter in the temperature display of the fridge for a fault

in the fridge,
– a square or a letter in the temperature display of the freezer for a

fault in the freezer.

Opening the Freezer Compartment Door

If the freezer compartment door is closed when the appliance is in
operation, it is possible that it cannot be immediately opened again. A
vacuum occurs in the freezer compartment which holds the door closed
until pressure has been equalised. The door can be opened again after
several minutes.

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Interior Accessories

Storage Shelves

A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the
fruit and vegetable drawer. It must always remain in this position, so
that fruits and vegetables remain fresh longer.
The remaining storage shelves can
be adjusted to various heights:

0 1. Pull the storage shelf forward until

it can be tipped up or down and
removed.

2. To insert at a different height use
the same procedure in reverse.

Adjustment for tall items:

0 1. Remove the front half of the two-

part vario glass storage shelf and
insert it at a different level. Space is
then gained for storage of tall items
on the storage shelf below.

Variable Inner Door

The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at
other positions as needed.

Salad bin

The salad bin can be divided into
sections by inserting the dividers.

0 1. Insert the large divider in the mid-

dle or to the left side of the salad
bin as required.

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Interior Accessories

2. If the large divider is inserted in
the middle of the drawer the right
hand side can be further divided
by inserting the small divider in
the middle or rear position.

The ventilation grille above the

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salad bin improves air circulation
so that groceries keep for longer.

Bottle rack

Place bottles in the rack with the
bottleneck to the front.

Important: Only store unopened
bottles horizontally.

The bottle rack can be tilted for
storing opened bottles.

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1. To do this pull the bottle rack for­ward until it can be tilted
upwards, then slide the front sup­port into the next level up.

Bottle Holder

Some models are equipped with a
bottle holder in the bottle compart­ment. This is used to prevent
individual bottles from falling over
and can be slid sideways.

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Correct storage

For physical reasons, the refrigerator
compartment has different temperature
zones. The coldest zone is on the lowest
storage shelf immediately above the
salad bin. Warmer zones are the upper
storage shelves and door racks. The
arrangement (see fig.) indicates where
different types of food are best stored to
make the most of temperature
variations.

For instance, the shelf immediately
above the fruit and vegetable drawers
should be 5 °C for safe storage of meat
and fish products. In order to check that
the appliance is at 5 °C on the lowest
shelf you can carry out the following
test yourself:

0 1. Place a cup of water in the centre of the

said shelf with a thermometer inside.

2. Leave the fridge door closed overnight and check the temperature first
thing in the morning.

3. At this point the temperature should read no more than 5 °C; if it does,
you need to adjust the temperature regulator to a colder setting.

For further information on keeping food cool and safe a guide
published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is available
and can be obtained free of charge by contacting:

Foodsense, London SE99 7TT. Tel: [phone]
Tip: Food stored in the refrigerator compartment should always be

covered or packed so that they do not dry out, lose their flavour, or
transfer their flavour to any other refrigerated food. The following are
suitable for packing:
– polyethylene bags;
– plastic containers with lids;
– special plastic covers with rubber retainers;
– aluminium foil.

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Freezing

Except for the bottom drawer, which serves only for storage purposes,
all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suitable
for freezing fresh food.

Warning!

• Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer

compartment must be -18 °C or colder.

• Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the rating plate. The

freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods
that can be frozen within 24 hours. If you freeze goods on several
days, one after the other, freeze amounts equal to 2/3 to 3/4 of the
capacity indicated on the rating plate.

• When freezing large quantities of food, place the frozen accumula-

tion block at the front into the top drawer in the freezing compart­ment.

• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into

meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.

0 1. For freezing the maximum capacity press the FROSTMATIC button 24

hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. Yellow
indicator lights up.

The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for freezing of small

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quantities of up to 3 kg.

2. All foods must be packed air tight 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 goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
to the goods.

3. Place packaged goods in the drawers. Unfrozen goods may not come
into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods
may start to thaw.

The appliance electronics automatically switch the FROSTMATIC func-

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tion off after a period of approx. 50 hours. The yellow indicator light
goes out. You can also stop the FROSTMATIC function manually by
pressing the FROSTMATIC button again.

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Tips:

• The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:

– freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
– plastic containers for frozen foods;
– extra-thick aluminium foil

• The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps:

plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape.

• Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing, because air

encourages drying of frozen goods.

• Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.

• Do not fill plastic containers for frozen foods to the brim with liquid

or paste-like goods, because liquids expand during freezing.

Frozen Storage

Warning! Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with
previously frozen goods, the required storage temperature of -18 °C
must be reached.

• Load freezer only with packaged frozen goods, so that they do not

dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of
other frozen goods can occur.

• Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen

goods.

When possible store frozen goods separately according to type in

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drawers.

Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar

• The symbols on the drawers

show different types of frozen
goods.

• The numbers indicate storage

times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether
the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid
depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing.
The lower value applies to foods with high fat content.

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Preparation of Ice Cubes

0 1. Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water and place in a drawer and

allow to freeze.

2. To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under
running water for a short time.
Warning! Do not, under any circumstances, free an ice tray which is
frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a
spoon-handle or similar object.

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.

Freezer Compartment Defrosting

Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer
compartment during operation and when the door is opened, especially
in the middle at the top. Remove this white frost from time to time
with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough scraper. Do not under any
circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.

The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white
frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year in any case. A
convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is empty,
or only minimally loaded.

Warning!

1

• Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or

artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the
exception of those recommended in these operating instructions.

• Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health

endangering and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.

0 1. About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FROSTMATIC button, in

order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in opera­tion.

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Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
to the goods.

2. Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover
them and store them in a cool place.

3. Switch off the appliance and remove plug from the mains, or discon­nect from the electricity supply.

4. Remove all the drawers. Place the
bottom drawer directly in front of
the appliance to collect the water
from defrosting. Take out the
water drain spout from its resting
position at the bottom of the
freezer compartment and place it
as shown.

Tip: In order to speed up the
defrosting process, place a pot of hot water in the freezer
compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before
defrosting is complete.

5. After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior
accessories (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").

Hints and Tips

Normal Operating Sounds

• You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant

is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling
plate/evaporator.

• When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round

and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the
compressor.

• A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click

when the thermostat cuts in and out.

Food Storage

To obtain the best performance from your refrigerator/freezer:

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids.

• Do not store food uncovered.

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• Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your

freezer as short as possible.

• Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate

around each item.

2 Energy Saving Advice

• Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker,

dishwasher or radiator.

• Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure

that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed.

• Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before

placing in the freezer compartment.

• Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the

door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.

• Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing

properly.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT
the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.

Warning!

1

• Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning

products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or
alcohol.

• 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.

• 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 products.

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Internal Cleaning

If the refrigerator only is to be cleaned, press the FROSTMATIC button

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several hours in advance, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve in
the freezer compartment for the interruption in service. Do not open
the freezer compartment door.

0 1. Press the FROSTMATIC button several hours in advance, in order to

build up sufficient chill reserve in the frozen food for the interruption
in service.

Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
to the goods.

2. Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store it,
covered, in a cool place. Place the cold accumulation block on top of
the frozen food to keep it cold.

3. Switch off the apliance and remove plug from the mains, or disconnect
from the electricity supply.

4. Defrost the freezer compartment (see section: "Defrosting").

5. Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of

soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water).

6. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

To pull out the salad bin, lift it over the locks on the sliding rail. Tilt the

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drawer downwards and pull it out. Assemble in opposite order.

7. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.

8. Regularly unblock the condensation water drainage hole in the rear
wall of the refrigeration chamber with the aid of a piece of wire.

External Cleaning

Warning!

1

• There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should

be taken when cleaning.

• Do not use abrasive products

0 1. Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.

2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Use a normal household stainless steel cleaner to clean the stainless

steel surface.
This cleaner simultaneously forms a protective film against finger

marks.

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Maintenance and Cleaning

1 Caution: Do not allow the stainless steel cleaner to come into contact

with plastic parts, e.g. the end caps on the doors, as it will damage
them.

Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption.

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For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the
appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.

3. After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

Replacing the light bulb

For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 7 minutes

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when the door is open. It switches on again the next time the door is
opened.

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

0 1. To switch the appliance off press and hold both ON/OFF buttons until

the mains power lights go off.

2. Unplug the mains plug.

3. To change the light bulb, undo the

cross head screw and remove the
light bulb cover downwards.

4. Change the defective light bulb.

5. Refit the light bulb cover and the

cross head screw.

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Something Not Working

Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following
points.

Symptom Solution

Check there is power at the socket

No power to the appliance.

Appliance cools too much.

The temperature in the refrigerator/
freezer is too high.

Temperature display shows a square or a
letter.

Warning tone sounds, red warning display
is flashing.

Warning tone sounds, red warning display
and freezer temperature display are
flashing.

Water on the floor or on the storage shelf

Check there is not a power cut by
checking the household lights.

Check the fuse has not blown.

Temperature is set too cold.
Temporarily select a higher temperature
setting.

Check the ambient temperature is within
the appliances operating limits

Check the temperature setting is correct
relative to ambient conditions.

There is a function fault.
Please contact your local Service Force
Centre. Do not open the door of the
appliance again.

“Open door“ warning.
Please check in "Control and Information
System" section.

Temperature warning for freezer.
Please check in "Control and Information
System" section.

Water drain hole is blocked,
see "Maintenance and Cleaning".

Interior illumination does not function.
Important: The interior lighting switches
off automatically after 7 minutes.

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Please refer to "Replace Light Bulb "
section.

Symptom Solution

Excessive build up of frost.

If the door seal is not airtight (probably
after reversing the door) apply warm air
to the non sealing area using a hair dryer
set to a gentle heat. (do not use a fan
heater for this purpose). This will make
the rubber more supple and allow it to
revert to its original shape.

Adjust the temperature to give correct
temperature control.

Check that the doors are closed.

The compressor runs continuously

Noise Refer to Normal Operating Sounds

The compressor does not start
immediately after changing the
temperature setting.

Large quantities of food have recently
been placed in the cabinet and/or door is
frequently opened.

Check that air ventilation is not
obstructed.

This is normal, the compressor starts after
a period of time.

If after the above checks there is still a fault, call your local AEG Service
Force Centre.

In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been
made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a
mechanical or electrical breakdown.

Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service
calls.

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.

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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

Technical Terminology

• Refrigerant

Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as
refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low,
that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can
cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.

• Refrigerant Circuit

Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The
refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor,
a condenser and pipe work.

• Evaporator

The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator. Similar to all other
liquids, refrigerant requires heat to evaporate. This heat is removed
from the interior of the appliance, as a result the interior is cooled.
The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed in
foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible.

• Compressor

The compressor looks like a small drum. It is driven by a built-in
electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the
rear. The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant
from the evaporator, to compress it, and to pass it on to the
condenser.

• Condenser

The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The refrigerant
compressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser. During
this process, heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of
the condenser. The condenser is mounted on the base of the
appliance.

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Guarantee Conditions

Standard Guarantee Conditions

We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG
appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty
workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF
CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:

• The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas

supply stated on the rating plate.

• The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance

with the manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions.

• The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered

with by any person not authorised by us.

• All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre.

Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.

• This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.

• Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be

available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

• Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the

replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.

• Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls

to appliances outside the United Kingdom.

• Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which

are subject to rental agreements.

• Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with
you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:

• The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.

• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as

exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.

• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.

• Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.

• The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used

domestically, i.e. a normal household.

• The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to

give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service
Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances..

France Senlis [phone]

Germany Nürnberg [phone]

Italy Pordenone [phone]

Sweden Stockholm [phone]

UK Slough [phone]

42 818 33 14-00/7

Service & Spare Parts

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur­chase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning:

08705 929 929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force
Centre covering your post code area.
For the adress of your local Service Force Centre and further informa­tion about Service Force, please visit the website at

www.serviceforce.co.uk

Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details

under the heading „What to do if.....“

When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the
following details:

1. Your name, address and post code.

2. Your telephone number

3. Clear and concise details of the fault.

4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the

rating plate).

•Model Name

• Model Number (PNC)

• Serial Number (S-No.)

5. The purchase date
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation

is required for in-guarantee service calls.

Customer Care

For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further
information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care
Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our
website at www.aeg.co.uk.

Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire, SL1 1DZ

Tel. [phone] (*)
(*) Calls may be recorded for training purposes

818 33 14-00/7 43

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