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"What to do if ...". If these instructions should not be sufficient, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes. he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
Important Safety Instructions The safety of our appliances is in accordance with recognised techno- logical standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel that it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines: Use for Intended Purpose • The appliance is intended for use at home. Depending on the preset operation mode, this appliance becomes suitable for cooling, freezing, for frozen storage of foods or for ice preparation.
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Important Safety Instructions Safety for Children • Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from children! • Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch closures.
• Do not place heavy articles or the appliance itself on the power cord. There is a risk of a short circuit and fire. • If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified personnel. In case of malfunction •...
Appliance Transport Two persons are required to transport the appliance. Two handles are provided on the back of the appliance at the top to enable a better hold. Before transporting, the plinth cover must be removed to prevent damage. 1. To remove the plinth cover from the stops, tilt downwards and then pull forwards.
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Before Use 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. Remove the transport fittings from the storage shelves: 4.
Fitting the Door Handles To keep the amount of packaging down and to reduce the size for transporting, the door handles are not mounted when the appliance is delivered. Caution! Do not overtighten the screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may damage the door handles.
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; –...
Installation 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...
Electrical Connection A properly installed socket outlet with earthing contact is required for electrical connection. Electrical fuse protection must be of at least 10 ampere. If the outlet socket is no longer accessible after installation of the appliance, appropriate measures must be taken during electrical instal- lation to assure that the appliance can be disconnected from the mains (e.g.
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 Fruit and vegetable drawer å Bottle rack ç Shelves é Freezer drawer (only for storage). When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water collecting vessel è...
Appliance Description Freezer tray A freezer tray is included in the second drawer from the top in the freezer compartment. It can be used in both the top drawer and the second drawer from the top. Berries and vegetables, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray.
Appliance Description Control panel ON/OFF button Fridge section indicator Temperature indicator for fridge section Buttons for setting temperature for fridge section Thermometer indicator for fridge section (with COOLMATIC) MODE button for setting the operating mode Text display RESET button Freezer section indicator Temperature indicator for freezer section Buttons for setting temperature for freezer section Thermometer indicator for freezer section (with FROSTMATIC)
Appliance Description ACTUAL temperature means: The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the fridge or the freezer compartment. The ACTUAL temperature is indi- cated with illuminated numbers. Temperature Displays The temperature displays shows several types of information. • In normal operation the average temperature in the fridge section is displayed (ACTUAL temperature).
Appliance Description MODE button Different operating modes can be set using the MODE button. The following operating modes can be selected: – SHOPPING: Fridge temperature value 3 °C for 6 hours, cooling for freezer section runs for 1 hour in continuous operation. –...
RESET button With the RESET 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 RESET button is activated, the temperature display will show for 5 seconds the warmest temperature the frozen food has reached.
Initial Start-Up 1. Insert plug into mains socket. 2. Press and hold down the ON/OFF button. The temperature indicator and the back lighting light up, the appliance starts up. An alarm sounds, TEMPERATURE appears in the display and the back lighting flashes in red.
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. 1. Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button for the refriger- ator or freezer compartment . The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the temperature display.
Operating modes Using the MODE button different operating modes can be selected. The operating modes are automatically switched off after a corresponding period, but can also be manualled ended each time. To do this, press the MODE button repeatedly until there are no longer any words appearing in the display.
Operating modes 0 1. Press the MODE button repeatedly until FROSTMATIC is flashing in the display. After approx. 4 seconds the operating mode FROSTMATIC is activated, the FROSTMATIC indicator lights up. The thermometer indicator in the display for the freezer section shows a falling temperature column. The operating mode FROSTMATIC is automatically switched off depending on how the appliance is filled at the latest after approx.
HOLIDAY In the operating mode HOLIDAY (holiday setting) the desired tempera- ture value for the fridge section is +14 °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.
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Switching the Appliance Off Switching off fridge section when freezer section is switched on: Press and hold the “+“ and “-“ buttons for the fridge section at the same time. There is a “countdown“ from “3“ to “1“, then “OF“appears in the temperature display.
Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of a temperature display, an optical warning indicator light and an acoustic warning. The system warns: – when there is a power cut; – when the appliance doors are open –...
Control and Information Systems Temperature warning For the fridge section: An alarm sounds and the TEMPERATURE indicator and a red back light flash, as soon as the temperature in the fridge section rises above 12 °C. If the temperature in the fridge section falls below 12 °C, the alarm automatically switches itself off.
Control and Information Systems Function Errors If the appliance’s electronics recognise a technical problem that has to be remedied by the Customer Service Department, an alarm sounds and the SERVICE indicator appears back lit with a flashing red light. The temperature display indicates: –...
Interior Accessories Storage Shelves The storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights: 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: 1.
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 salad bin improves air circulation so that groceries keep for longer.
Correct storage For physical reasons, the refrigerator compartment has different temperature zones. The coldest zone is on the lowest storage shelf immediately above the fruit and vegetable drawers. 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.
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. •...
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. •...
Preparation of Ice Cubes 1. Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray or 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.
Defrosting 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.
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. Warning! • Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol. •...
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. 7. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. External Cleaning Warning! •...
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.
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What to do if ... Symptom Possible Cause Solution Temporarily select a higher Appliance cools too much. Temperature is set too cold. temperature setting. Please check whether the power plug is plugged in or whether the fuse has been In the display, “POWER” is There was a power failure.
Appliance is not level. Refer to Normal Operating Sounds 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.
Normal Operating Sounds 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. •...
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.
Customer Service If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service depart- ment. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Service Departments". Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs.