Aeg-Electrolux AG98850-5E User Manual

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Built-in freezer
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Operating instructions
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.
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.
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Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Your freezer needs ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Building-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
View of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Prior to Initial Start–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Operating and indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Starting up and temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Freezing and storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Storage Goods Symbol/Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Magnetic door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Noises during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Technical terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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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 a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its
Customer Service.
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.
☞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:
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
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.
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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 refrigerator needs ventilation
Integratable models (i-appliances)
The integrated door of the furniture cabinet largely seals the installation recess. iappliances must therefore be provided
with ventilation by having an opening in
the furniture plinth. The warmed air must
be able to be exhausted upwards through
the air shaft on the furniture back.
The ventilation cross-sections should be at
least 200 cm2.
Important note! In order not to impair the
function of the appliance, never cover or
obstruct the ventilation openings.
min. 200 cm2
50
min. 200 cm2
Models fitted for matching front panel (E-appliances)
Installation option 1 (optimum):
Optimum ventilation of E-appliances is
ensured through fresh air being able to
enter both under the appliance as well as
through an opening in the furniture
plinth. The warmed air must be able to be
exhausted upwards through the air shaft
(min. 200 cm2) on the furniture back.
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Installation
Installation option 2:
Operation of E-appliances is possible
even without a ventilation opening in
the furniture plinth. The fresh air able to
enter under the appliance is sufficient
for ventilation. The function and life of
the appliance are not impaired. The
warmed air must be able to be exhausted upwards through the air shaft (min.
200 cm2) on the furniture back. If the
appliance is ventilated without a plinth
opening, however, the energy consumption may differ from that specified in
the brochure.
Important note! In order not to impair the function of the appliance,
never cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
Building-in
See installation instructions supplied.
Please check whether, after installing your appliance and especially
after rehingeing the door, the door seal seals right round. An untight
door seal may lead to heavy frosting and thereby to a higher power
consumption (see also „What to do if...“).
Electrical connection
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A correctly installed, earthed socket is required for the electrical supply. The supply must have a fuse rating of at least 10 Amps. 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. a fused spur).
Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to ascertain
if supply voltage and current values correspond with those of the
mains at the installation location.
e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or
220 ... 240 V ~50 Hz
(i.e. 220 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)
The rating plate is inside the appliance on the left.
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Description of the appliance
View of the appliance
1
2
6
3
4
7
1=
2=
3=
4=
5=
6=
5
Control panel
Drawer (for storing frozen food and freezing fresh produce)
Drawer (for storing frozen food and freezing fresh produce)
Drawer (for storing frozen food only)
Drawer (for storing frozen food only)
Temperature display
The freezer has stops to prevent the drawers from falling out when
fully extended.
To remove the drawers (e.g. for cleaning purposes), pull them out as far
as the stops, lift and extract.
Prior to Initial Start–Up
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Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
Operating and indicator panel
Important! Only use the appliance when built-in!
A
A
B
C
D
C
E
B
C
D
E
Operating light (green)
Temperature regulator knob
Fast feezing light (yellow)
Fast feezing switch/reset sound alarm signal
Fast feezing light (yellow)
Alarm light (red)
The temperature regulator (B) can be used for
the variable setting of the storage temperature for your frozen food.
The optimum storage conditions occur at
-18°C and can be checked at the thermometer (fig.).
The green pilot lamp (A), which comes on switching the temperature regulatore to a number position, the refrigerating unit automatically operates by
system control a sound is on only for 2 sec.
The fast-freeze button (D) with its yellow pilot light (C). The yellow
pilot light comes on when the switch (1) has been operated. The refrigerating unit then operates continuously.
The red temperature warning light (E) blinks on when:
– the appliance has been started up but the storage temperature has
not yet been reached;
– the minimum storage temperature is no longer being maintained
(fault);
– excessive amounts of fresh food are placed inside; or
– if the appliance door is open for too long.
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Warning system
The warning system comprises of an optical warning light (red) and an
acoustic warning tone. The red warning blinks and the warning tone
signal an alarm if the temperature in the freezer compartment is too
warm.
Temperature Warning
The red warning light illuminates and the warning tone sounds if the
temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -12°C.
An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment may be
caused by
- frequent or extended opening of the door;
- storing large quantities of warm food;
- a high ambient temperature;
- a malfunction in the cooling system.
1. Switch off the warning tone by pressing the fast freeze switch. The
yellow fast freeze light illuminates. The red warning blinks until the
required temperature has been reached again.
Note: when the appliance is switched on for the first time, the warning
light and the warning tone signal an alarm because the necessary storage temperature in the freezer compartment has not yet been reached.
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Starting up and temperature regulation
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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.
The following temperature settings can therefore only be considered as
recommendations that may well need to be adapted to suit your particular situation.
Setting „ “ means:
refrigeration off.
Setting „1“ means:
highest, warmest internal temperature
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Setting „4“ means:
lowest, coldest internal temperature
Recommended regulator setting:
„2-3“.
☞1. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.
2. Turn the temperature regulator (B) in the direction of „O“; a sound is
on only for 2 sec. The compressor starts and then runs automatically.
3 .The red lamp (E) flashed and the sound alarm signal. Reset the sound
alarm signal pushing the switch (D) . The red switch continuosly flashes. Operate the fast-freeze switch (D) once again. The yellow pilot
lamp (C) comes on.
4. Only when the red light (E) has gone out should you reset the fast-freeze switch (D). The yellow light (C) goes out and the audible warning
mode is activated again.
The temperature regulator (B) can be used to set the required storage
temperature, -18°C or colder.
Important! Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a temperature of –18°C, or the red warning light has gone out, before storing
frozen food.
Important: Regularly check on the red temperature pilot light (E) and
the thermometer that the required storage temperature is being maintained.
Switching off the appliance
switch off the appliance, turn the thermostat control knob to posi☞ To
tion "0" .
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
1. Remove all deep-frozen packages as well as ice-trays.
2. Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position "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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Freezing and storing frozen food
You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18°C or colder before freezing food.
• Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate. The
freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be
frozen within a period of 24 hours. If you wish to freeze food several
days in a row, please observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4
of that on the rating plate. 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 manufacturer.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
the fast freeze switch for the freezing of fresh food. The yellow
☞1. Slide
light illuminates. If the quick-freezing function is not ended manually,
the appliance switch off the quick-freezing function after 52 hours.
The yellow light goes out.
To utilise the maximum rated freezing capacity, switch on the fast
freeze switch 24 hours before freezing is due to start (the yellow light
illuminates). For smaller amounts the fast freeze switch should be
switched on 4 - 6 hours in advance.
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 food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food and cause skin abrasions.
3. Place the packed food in the drawers. Place food to be frozen in the
appliance´s two top drawers (2) and (3). Unfrozen food must not touch
items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost.
Freezer drawers (4) and (5) should only be used for storage of frozen
food.
Place frozen food in the drawers sorted by type, as far as possible.
4. Once the food has frozen, press the fast freeze switch again. The yellow light goes out.
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Tips:
• The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
– freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
– special containers for frozen goods;
– extra–thick aluminium foil.
• The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap: 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 containers for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or
paste–like goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
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.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer
☞1. Fill
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
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.
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.
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.
1. Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store
it, covered, in a cool place.
2. Switch off the appliance and unplug it, or
disconnect from the electricity supply.
3. Remove all drawers. Insert the plastic scraper in the special location to act as an
extension channel and place a basin
underneath to collect the defrost water.
Tip: To speed up the defrosting process,
place a pan with warm water in the appliance and close the door.
Remove pieces of ice that have fallen
before they completely defrost.
4. After defrosting, thoroughly clean the freezer compartment and interior fittings ( see "Cleaning and Care" section).
5. Switch on the appliance or reconnect to the electricity supply.
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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 turn out the
circuit breaker or fuse.
• 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.
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 off the appliance and unplug it.
4. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also
be used.
5. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
To guarantee a safe operation of the fridge, once a year remove the
ventilation grille at the base and clean the air channels with a vacuum
cleaner.
6. After everything is dry, switch to fast freeze. After running the appliance for two or three hours, it is ready again for storing frozen food.
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Magnetic door seal
After opening and closing the door of your freezer you will not be able
to open the door again immediately. This is because a vacuum will
have developed inside, keeping the door closed until the pressures
inside and outside the door have equalised. After a few minutes you
can easily reopen the door.
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.
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What to do if ...
Symptom
Appliance does not work.
Possible Cause
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not plugged
in or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is
defective
Socket is defective.
Appliance works , green light
blinks
technical Problem
Remedy
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an
electrician.
Please inform your customer
service
Green light does not light
up, yellow light lights up
Green light faulty.
when the fast freeze function is activated.
Please inform your local
Customer Care Service
Centre.
Yellow light does not light
up, when the fast freeze
Yellow light faulty.
function is activated,
appliance is on.
Please inform your local
Customer Care Service
Centre.
The compressor runs continuously
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.
Temperature is set too
cold.
Turn the thermostat control knob to a warmer setting temporarily.
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.
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Symptom
The freezer temperature is
not sufficient, red light
blinks, temperature alarm
signal sounds.
Possible Cause
Temperature is not proper- Please look in the “Initial
Start Up” section.
ly adjusted.
Do not leave the door
open any longer than necDoor was open for an
essary. Press the fast freeze
extended period.
switch.
A large quantity of warm
food placed in the appliPress the fast freeze
ance within the last 24
switch.
hours.
The appliance is near a
heat source.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
changing the temperature
setting.
Remedy
Please look in the
“Installation Location”
section.
This is normal, no error has The compressor starts after
occurred.
a period of time.
Important: regularly check on the red temperature pilot light and
thermometer to establish that the storage temperature is being maintained.
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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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
– 94/2/EG dated 21.01.1994 - Directive on Energy Labelling
– 96/57 EG dated 3.9.1996 - Energy Efficiency Requirements of
Household Electric Refrigerators, Freezers and Combinations Thereof.
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.
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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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