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SANTO 70342 KG
Fridge-Freezer
Operating Instructions
AEG
55-77 High Street
SLOUGH
Berks
SL1 1DZ
http://www.aeg.co.uk
© Copyright by AEG
2222 287-32 03/04 Subject to change without notice
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Dear customer, Before switching on your new refrigerator/freezer please read read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words (Warning!, Ca
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12. Dismantle the handles by sliding Contents the handle-cover by unscrewing its side and middle screws and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 reassemble them on the opposite Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 side. Cover the holes left open Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 with the plugs cont
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Reversing the door Safety The side at which the door hangs can be changed from the right side (fac- tory supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires. The safety aspects of our refrigerators/freezers comply with accepted tech- Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance nical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, we must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains befo- consider it our obligation to make you aware
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Positioning Daily Operation • Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flamma- temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rat- ble materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill car- ing plate, which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance. tridges etc in the refrig
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Installation Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remo- ve plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or Electrical Connection latch closures, to prevent small children being trapped inside. Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried • Use an authorised disposal site. out by a qualified electrician or competent person. Contact your local Council or Enviromental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Operation and control panel - Fridge Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG applian- ce or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: · The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply sta- ted
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• During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the fridge Service and Spare Parts (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed. In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please • When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates the contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: fridge temperature currently set (DESIRED temperature). 0870 5 929929 Starting Up - Setting the Temperature Your telephone call will be a
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1. To turn on the holiday function, press button (C). Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy 2. Press button (C) continuously until the letter “H” (Holiday) appears on the Appliance is not level. Readjust the feet. temperature indicator. The temperature indicator can modify the displayed Unusual noises. The appliance is touching the temperature up to +8°C, 1° at a tim. 8°C will be followed by the letter “H”. Move the appliance slightly. wall or other objects. Now the refrigerator is in the “holiday”
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Fresh Food Refrigeration What to do if ... To obtain the best performance: Correcting Malfunctions • do not store warm food or evaporating liquid in the refrigeator A malfunction may only be caused by a minor fault that you can rectify • do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour. yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on • Position food so that air can circulate freely round it. the appliance if the following information does not provide
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5. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry. Operation and indicator panel - Freezer 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. 6. 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.
7. After everything is dry
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DESIRED temperature means: Cleaning and Care The temperature that has been selected for inside the freezer. The DESIRED For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, temperature is indicated by flashing numbers. should be cleaned regularly. ACTUAL temperature means: Warning! The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the freezer. • The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Dan- The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with
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FROSTMATIC Defrosting The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the Refrigerator same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming. Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator 1. The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC but- compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. ton. The yellow light illuminates. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special cont
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Freezing and storing frozen food Preparation of Ice Cubes You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself. 1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer com- partment and leave to freeze. Important! 2. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under • The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18 °C or colder running water for a few seconds. before freezing food. Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to
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Freezing and storing frozen food Preparation of Ice Cubes You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself. 1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer com- partment and leave to freeze. Important! 2. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under • The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18 °C or colder running water for a few seconds. before freezing food. Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to
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FROSTMATIC Defrosting The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the Refrigerator same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming. Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator 1. The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC but- compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. ton. The yellow light illuminates. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special cont
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DESIRED temperature means: Cleaning and Care The temperature that has been selected for inside the freezer. The DESIRED For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, temperature is indicated by flashing numbers. should be cleaned regularly. ACTUAL temperature means: Warning! The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the freezer. • The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Dan- The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with
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5. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry. Operation and indicator panel - Freezer 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. 6. 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.
7. After everything is dry
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Fresh Food Refrigeration What to do if ... To obtain the best performance: Correcting Malfunctions • do not store warm food or evaporating liquid in the refrigeator A malfunction may only be caused by a minor fault that you can rectify • do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour. yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on • Position food so that air can circulate freely round it. the appliance if the following information does not provide
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1. To turn on the holiday function, press button (C). Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy 2. Press button (C) continuously until the letter “H” (Holiday) appears on the Appliance is not level. Readjust the feet. temperature indicator. The temperature indicator can modify the displayed Unusual noises. The appliance is touching the temperature up to +8°C, 1° at a tim. 8°C will be followed by the letter “H”. Move the appliance slightly. wall or other objects. Now the refrigerator is in the “holiday”
