SANTO
1450-7 TK
Automatic Refrigerator
Operating Instructions
Contents
Important Safety Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Your refrigerator needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Detaching the worktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mounting under a continuous worktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Reversing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Changing over the freezer compartment door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Prior to Initial Start–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Plug socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
View of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Starting up and temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Storage shelves/glass shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
VARIO glass storage shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Correct storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Freezing and storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
The fridge defrosts automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Defrosting the freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Help us to Help You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Noises during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Technical terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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Important Safety Instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure
you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance.
Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about the
meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department
for assistance.
Intended use
• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the
cooling, freezing and storing of 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 refrigerator are not permitted for
reasons of safety.
• If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or for
purposes other than the cooling, freezing or frozen storage of foods,
the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages which may
occur.
Prior to initial start–up
• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply
cable. Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced
by authorised service or qualified personnel using a special cable of
the same type.
• 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.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmen-
tal 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.
• 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!
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• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the
mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt
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 and/or freezer.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment.
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 compartment.
• Do not put ice cream or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment. Very cold ice can freeze to
the lips or tongue and cause injury.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze
to the food.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator and/or
freezer (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and
unplug it, or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.
• 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.
• Under no circumstance 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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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 chloro-
fluorocarbon.
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.
• Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from your local Council or Environmental Health Office.
Remove transport packaging
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.
Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.
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You can remove any remnants of adhesive using white spirit.
Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the
appliance.
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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 serial 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
N
+10 to +32 °C
+16 to +32 °C
+18 to +38 °C
+18 to +43 °C
ST
T
If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator
or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required, in order to pre-
vent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance.
Your refrigerator needs air
For correct operation this appliance must be located in a dry atmos-
phere, away from heat sources, e.g. cookers, radiators, boilers and
direct sunlight.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely around the back
and the top of the cabinet. There should be 100mm (4”) between the
top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture.
Alternatively allow 50mm (2”) between the top of the cabinet and any
overhanging kitchen furniture and a gap of 25mm (1”) on either side
of the appliance.
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If your refrigerator is installed under
a continuous worktop, an air outlet
A/B
200 cm2
105
2
opening of at least 200 cm and a
ventilation grille (A/B) matching the
worktop design should be installed at
the rear of the worktop.
The cut surfaces of the worktop (C)
should be varnished to avoid swelling
due to penetration of moisture.
The appliance wall distance must be
at least 30 mm and should be
C
570
550
93-103
checked before the ventilation grille is inserted.
Special accessories:
A Ventilation grille, brown
B Ventilation grille, white
Detaching the worktop
After the worktop has been removed the appliance can be installed
underneath a continuous worktop.
The procedure is as follows:
F
Unscrew the Philips screws (F) on the
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right and the left.
Lift the worktop slightly, push it
about 20 mm towards the rear, and
G
lift it off upwards (G).
H
Unscrew the holding bracket (H) and
keep it in a safe place.
AEG56
Mounting under a continuous worktop
If installed under a continuous
worktop, the appliance is fastened
with a mounting screw (A) under the
panel.
A
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Reversing the door
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side
(as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appli-
ance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the
mains beforehand.
Tilt the appliance slightly towards the
rear and prop it securely.
Unscrew the door hinge screws (K)
and remove the hinge pin bracket (1).
Open the door a little way and take it
out downwards.
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1
K
A
Unscrew the upper pin (A) and screw
it into place on the opposite side.
Fit the door into the upper pin (A)
and close it.
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Screw the hinge pin bracket (1)
securely into place on the opposite
side using the screws (K).
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A
A
Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the
opposite side after having pushed in
the plugs with a punch. Cover the
holes left open with the plugs con-
tained in the documentation pack.
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Changing over the freezer compartment door
Open the freezer compartment door a little way.
Using a small screwdriver, press the spring
in the opening of the lower door bearing
slightly upwards and take the door bearing
out complete with the door.
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Position the covering cap (M) on
the opposite side.
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Turn the freezer compartment door
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through 180° and fit the lower door
bearing into the lower bearing
cavity of the freezer compartment
door.
Lift the freezer compartment door
M
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a little way upwards, fit it into the
upper door bearing, and at the
same time insert the lower door bearing into the square hole.
Small upwards and downwards adjustments of the freezer
compartment door will make fitting easier.
Prior to Initial Start–Up
Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
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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
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety mea-
sures 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.
GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP. FUSE
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue:
Brown:
Neutral
Live
BROWN
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond with
BLUE
CORD CLAMP
the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
1.The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi-
nal 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 pre-
sent and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.
Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious
safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of
safely.
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Plug socket
The plug socket necessary for connection of your appliance to the
electricity supply should be positioned so that it is possible to pull out
the appliance plug.
If your appliance is installed under a
continuous worktop, the plug socket
should be provided as shown.
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Alternatively a concealed spur socket
fitted with a 13 A fuse may be fitted.
If the socket is not accessible once
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the appliance is built in, the electrical
installation must include suitable
means of isolating the appliance from
A
the mains (e.g. fuse, cut-out, current
trip or similar with a minimum contact separation of 3 mm).
Description of the Appliance
View of the appliance
Butter/cheese com-
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partments with flap
and egg storage insert
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Door storage com-
➁
➀
partment with retain-
ing rail (not for all
models)
➆
➁
Door storage com-
➂
➅
➄
➂
➃
partment
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Bottle shelf
Vegetable drawers
Storage shelves
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➄
➅
➆
Temperature regu-
lator and light switch
Freezer compart-
ment
Rating plate
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➈
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Starting up and temperature regulation
Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with pro-
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tective earth contact. When the refrigerator compartment door is ope-
ned, the internal lighting is switched on.
The temperature selector knob is
located on the right hand side of the
refrigerator compartment.
Setting “0” means: Off.
Turning clockwise in direction “1”:
Refrigerating unit on and the
refrigerator operates automatically.
Setting “1” means:
A
Hightest temperature, warmest setting.
Setting “6” (end-stop) means:
Lowest temperature, coldest setting.
The temperatures in the refrigerator compartment and freezer com-
partment cannot be independently regulated.
At a low ambient temperature of around 16°C, setting “1” should be
selected. At ambient temperatures of around 25°C, select setting “2”.
If you require a lower temperature, select setting “3” or “4”. On this
setting , you can be sure the fresh food will be reliably frozen and that
a storage temperature of -18°C will be maintained in the freezer com-
partment.
If you want the freeze fresh food rapidly, select setting “6”, ensuring
that the temperature in the refrigerator compartment does not drop
below 0°C. You should also promptly reset the temperature regulator
to setting “3” or “4" once the fresh food has frozen.
Important!
High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold set-
ting on the temperature regulator (position”5” to “6”) can cause the
compressor to run continuously.
Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must
run continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance.
The fridge will not be able to defrost since automatic defrosting of the
fridge is only possible when the compressor is not running (see also
"Defrosting" section). The result is the build up of a thick layer of frost
on the fridge rear wall.
If this happens, turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer set-
ting (position “3” to “4”). At this setting the compressor will be
switched on and off as usual and automatic defrosting recommenced.
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Interior Accessories
Storage shelves/glass shelves
Various glass or plastic storage shelves and wire trays are included with
your appliance - different models have different combinations.
You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into
the lowest set of guides, above the fruit and vegetable containers,
and keep it in this position.
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The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted:
To do this pull the storage shelf forward until it can be swivelled
upwards or downwards and removed.
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Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.
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VARIO glass storage shelf
Your appliance is equipped with two
half-size glass storage shelves.
Storing tall items:
Slide the front half of the Vario storage
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shelf in another level to the rear. By
this means you will gain space to place
tall items on the storage shelf below.
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Correct storage
Butter and cheese
Eggs and preserves
Drinks
Cheese storage, fruit, and
vegetables
Meat, salami, cold cuts, dairy
produce
Ready meals, pastries, pre-
serves
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➂
➃
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➀
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➁
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➅
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➃ ➃
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➆ Frozen food storage/freezing
food, icemaking.
This symbol means that deep-frozen food can be kept for
some months in this compartment.
The length of storage time depends on the type of food - see manu-
facturer’s instructions.
However, small quantities of fresh foods can be frozen (see: “Freezing
and storage”).
Tip: Food in the fridge should always be covered or packaged, to pre-
vent drying and tainting of other food.
The following are suited for packaging:
– Polyethylene airtight bags and wraps;
– Plastic containers with lids;
– Special plastic covers with elastic;
– aluminium foil.
Freezing and storing frozen food
The freezer compartment is for freezing and storing food.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18°C or col-
der before freezing food or storing food already frozen.
• Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time (max. 2 kg per
24 hrs). The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen
right through to the core as quickly as possible.
• Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will
cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
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• 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.
• 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 freezer compartment.
• 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 compartment.
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.
Lay the packaged food on the floor of the freezer compartment.
Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen, otherwise the
frozen food could begin to defrost.
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Tips:
• The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
– freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
– special cans for frozen goods;
– extra–thick aluminium foil.
• The following are suitable for sealing bags and 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 cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or
paste–like goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer
compartment and leave to freeze.
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To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it
under running water for a few seconds.
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Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer
compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects, since you may
damage the refrigerating circuit. Use the plastic scraper.
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Defrosting
The fridge defrosts automatically
The rear wall of the fridge covers with frost when the compressor is
running, and defrosts when the compressor is off. The water from the
thawing frost evaporates by itself.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
During use and when the freezer compartment door is opened, mois-
ture is deposited in the freezer compartment as frost. Remove this
frost from time to time with the soft plastic scraper. Under no circum-
stances use hard or pointed objects to remove frost.
The freezer compartment should always be defrosted when the layer
of frost has reached a thickness of approx. 4 millimetres; however at
least once a year. A good time for defrosting is when the appliance is
empty or contains only little food.
Warning!
• 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, 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 cause skin abrasions.
Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store
it, covered, in a cool place.
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Switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or switch off
the circuit breaker.
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Remove the stopper from the meltwa-
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ter outlet and place a bowl
underneath it to catch the meltwater.
Tip: You can speed up the defrosting
process by placing a pan with warm
water in the freezer compartment and
closing the doors. Remove pieces of
ice that have fallen before they
completely defrost.
After defrosting, thoroughly clean the
freezer compartment ( see "Cleaning and Care" section).
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Switching off the appliance
To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to
position "0".
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If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
Remove all refrigerated packages.
Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to
position "0".
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Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the electricity sup-
ply.
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Clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces-
sories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
• The appliance may 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, 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.
Important!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peel;
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance
parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
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Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen
food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well
covered.
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Defrost the freezer compartment prior to cleaning (see “Defrosting”
section).
Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or
switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and
lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may
also be used.
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After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
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Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption.
For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the
appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
Check the water drain hole on the rear
wall of the fridge.
Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of
the green peg in the pack of accessories
included with the appliance.
After everything is dry place appliance
back into service.
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Energy Saving Tips
• Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources
of warmth. 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.
• Only leave door open as long as necessary.
• Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food
will then be used to cool the fridge.
• Always keep the heat emitting condenser, the metal grille on the
rear wall of your appliance clean.
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What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
Spare parts:
The following spare parts can be ordered from your local AEG Service
Force Centre. You can fit these yourself without any special skill or
training, e.g.:
– butter/cheese compartment,
– egg holders,
– door racks,
– fruit and vegetable drawers,
– storage racks
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can recti-
fy 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 your local Service Force Centre.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not plugged
in or is loose.
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Appliance does not work.
Fuse has blown or is
defective
Check fuse, replace if nec-
essary.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an
electrician.
Socket is defective.
Turn the temperature reg-
ulator to a warmer
setting temporarily.
Temperature is set too
cold.
Appliance cools too much.
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Remedy
Temperature is not
properly adjusted.
Door was open for an
extended period.
Please look in the “Initial
Start Up” section.
Open the door only as long
as necessary.
A large quantity of warm
food was placed in the
appliance within the last
24 hours.
The food is too warm.
Turn the temperature reg-
ulation to a colder setting
temporarily.
The appliance is near a
heat source.
Please look in the
“Installation location” section.
Interior lighting does not
work.
Please look in the “Changing
the Light Bulb” sections.
Light bulb is defective.
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.
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.
Door seal is not air tight
(possibly after reversing
the door).
Appliance is not level.
Readjust the feet.
Unusual noises.
The appliance is touching Move the appliance
the wall or other objects. slightly.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
This normal, no error has
The compressor starts after
changing the temperature occurred.
setting.
a period of time.
Water on the floor or on
storage shelves.
Water drain hole is
blocked.
See the “Cleaning and
Care” section.
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Changing the light bulb
Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light
bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the
circuit breaker.
Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 15 W
To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position
"0".
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Unplug the mains plug.
To change the light bulb, undo the screw.
Press the light bulb cover as shown
and slide it towards the rear of the
appliance.
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Change the defective light bulb.
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Refit the light bulb cover and the
☞
screw.
Put the refrigerator back into operati- A
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on.
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Service & Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur-
chase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by tele-
phoning:
08705 929 929
Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering
your post code area.
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.
Help us to Help You
Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning.
When you contact us we need to know:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Your name, address and post code.
Your telephone number.
Clear and concise details of the fault.
The model number and serial number (see rating plate).
Date of purchase.
Customer Care
For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance and for further
information on AEG products, please contact our Customer Care
Department at the address below or visit our website at
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 High Street
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
Tel: 08705 350350 ( )
*
( ) calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.
*
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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/ When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear
Splashing bubbling or splashing noises. Even after the compressor
has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a
short time.
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), acci-
dent 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
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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 rela-
tively low boiling-point, indeed so low, that the
warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freez-
er can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.
Closed circulation system that contains the refriger-
ant. The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an
evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and pipe
work.
• Refrigerant
Circuit
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 appli-
ance or placed in foam immediately behind the
inner wall and thus not visible.
• Evaporator
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.
• Compressor
• Condenser
The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The
refrigerant compressed in the compressor is lique-
fied 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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