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SANTO 2642-6 KG
Fridge Freezer
Operating Instructions
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Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read the- se 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 functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or the words (War- ning!, I
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Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Remove Transport Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Operating
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Safety Please read this instruction book before using the appliance and retain for future reference. These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety, ensure you understand them fully before using the appliance. Intended use • The appliance is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the cool- ing, freezing and storage of frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incor- rectly, no liability can be accepted b
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ble materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill car- tridges etc in the refrigerator/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. • Ice cream or ice cubes can cause “frost/freezer” burns if consumed strai- ght from the freezer. • Do not touch frozen food with wet h
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Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remo- ve plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch closures, to prevent small children being trapped inside. • Use an authorised disposal site. Contact your local Council or Enviromental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area to recycle the appliance; Remove Transport Packaging The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport. • Remove all adhesive tape and pa
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Operating and Indicator panel 0 4 1 32 12 3 4 1. Pilot light (yellow) 2. Ambient switch 3. Pilot light (green) 4. Temperature regulator and ON/OFF switch The temperature regulator (4), which is also the appliance’s On-/Off switch. The green pilot lamp (3), which comes on when the appliance is switched on and the mains voltage is available. In this position, the refrigerating unit will operate automatically. Temperature adjustment with ambient temperature below +16°C When the ambient temperature
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The exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on: - the quantity of food stored - how often the door is opened - ambient temperature The temperatures in the refrigerator compartment and freezer compart- ment cannot be independently regulated. If you want to freeze fresh food rapidly, select setting “4”, ensuring that the temperature in the refrigerator compartment does not drop below 0°C. You should promptly reset the temperature regulato
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Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at other positions as needed. Variable Storage Box Some models are equipped with a variable storage box which is fitted under a door shelf compartment and can be slid sideways. The box can be inserted under any door shelf compartment. 1. To change the position of the stora- ge box; lift the shelf compartment with the box upwards and out of the holders in the door and remove the retaining bracket out of the guid
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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.
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Ice pack There are two ice packs in one drawer of the freezer. In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the ice pack will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to become too warm by several hours. The ice pack can only fulfil this task efficiently if it is placed in the uppermost drawer, at the front, above the frozen food. You can use the ice pack for cooling cold bags. Freezing Calendar • The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods. • The numbers i
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Freezer The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs. However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as follows: 1. Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of new- s
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2. Remove the mains plug or switch off. 3. Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and Care”). 4. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours. Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly. Warning! Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the appli- ance from the electricity supply or turn the temperature regulator to “0”. • Never clean the appliance with a st
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Energy Saving Tips • Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of continuous warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more fre- quent operation of the compressor. • Ensure sufficient air circulation 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
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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Temperature is not properly Please look in the "Initial Start adjusted. Up" section. Door was open for an extended Open the door only as long as period. necessary. The food is too warm. A large quantity of warm food Turn the temperature regulator was placed in the appliance to a colder setting. within the last 24 hours. The appliance is near a heat Please look in the "Installation source. location" section. Please look in the "Changing Interior lighting does not wor
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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 disconnect from the mains supply. Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 15 W 1. To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0". 2. Unplug the mains plug. 3. To change the light bulb, unscrew the light cover. 4. Unhook the light bulb cover as shown. 5. Change the defective light bulb. 6. Refit the light bulb cover and the screw. 7. Put the refri
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Service and Spare Parts If you require a service engineer or wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning: 0870 5 929929 Help us to help you Please determine your type of enquiry before telephoning. When you con- tact us we need to know: 1.Your name, address and post code 2.Your telephone number 3.Clear and concise details of the fault - What is the fault? - When does the fault occur? 4. The model, production number and product identification number.
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Guarantee Conditions Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documen- tation. The guarantee does not cover commercial use. 2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials. The guarantee does not cover appliances wher
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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 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 fitt
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Positioning For this appliance to work efficiently, it must not be located where the temperatures will fall below 10°C (50°F) or rise above 32°C (90°F), e.g. conservatories. For correct operation this appliance must be located in a dry atmosphere, 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
