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S72388-KA
User manual
Refrigerator

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  • Page 1 S72388-KA User manual Refrigerator...
  • Page 2 "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 ...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions ........5 Environmental Information .
  • Page 4 Contents Holiday Mode ..........22 Opening the Door .
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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: Intended use • The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the storing of food at low temperature.
  • Page 6 • Refrigerators may only be repaired by qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. 818 42 69-00/2...
  • Page 7: Environmental Information

    Environmental Information Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...
  • Page 8: Appliance Transport

    Appliance Transport Two persons are required for transport of the appliance. There are two recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the appliance at the top for improved gripping. 1. Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw- ing, and transport the appliance.
  • Page 9: Fitting The Door Handles

    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.
  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated, dry room. Energy use 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; –...
  • Page 11: The Refrigerator Needs Ventilation

    Installation The Refrigerator 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...
  • Page 12: Installation Of The Carbon Filter

    Installation Warning: To avoid potential danger, if the mains connection lead of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by our customer service representative or a person with similar qualifications. Installation of the carbon filter On delivery the carbon filter is placed in a plastic bag to ensure the length of life of the carbon filter.
  • Page 13: Reversing The Door

    Reversing the Door The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if required to suit the location where the appliance is installed. Warning! Unplug from the mains before reversing the door. 1. Open the door and remove the plinth cover to the front.
  • Page 14 Reversing the Door 4. Unscrew Phillips screw from the door bottom right and remove door fitting (1). Insert door fitting supplied in the door bottom left and fasten with Phillips screw (2). Carefully remove the door to the front and place on one side. 5.
  • Page 15 Reversing the Door 9. Unscrew the top handle bracket from the handle rod (1). Unscrew the bottom handle bracket from the door (2). 10. Unscrew the top handle bracket from the door (3) and screw onto the bottom right-hand side of the door (4).
  • Page 16: Description Of The Appliance

    Description of the Appliance View of the appliance á Control panel à Butter and cheese compartment with lid â Door storage compartments ä Bottle compartment ã Salad bin å Shelves ç Quick chill shelf é Filter housing è Bottle holder ê...
  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Description of the Appliance Control Panel ON/OFF button Temperature display Buttons for adjusting the temperature COOLMATIC button and COOLMATIC indicator light (yellow) • COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator ALARM OFF button Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature The temperature is adjusted using the „+“...
  • Page 18: Temperature Display

    Temperature Display The temperature display can indicate several pieces of information. • During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the refrigerator (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed. • When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates the fridge compartment temperature currently set (DESIRED temper- ature).
  • Page 19: Initial Start-Up

    Initial Start-Up 1. Insert plug into mains socket. 2. Press ON/OFF button. A warning tone sounds and the red warning light flashes indicating that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached. The compressor starts and then runs automatically. 3.
  • Page 20: Coolmatic

    COOLMATIC COOLMATIC button The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks and salads for a party. 1. The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC button. The yellow light illuminates. The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling.
  • Page 21: Open Door" Warning

    "Open Door" Warning If the fridge door is left open for longer than 5 minutes the red warn- ing display will flash and an acoustic warning tone will sound. If you need more time to load or rearrange refrigerated foods, you can switch off the warning tone by pressing the ALARM OFF button.
  • Page 22: Holiday Mode

    Holiday Mode In the holiday mode the temperature for the refrigerator is approxi- mately +15 °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.
  • Page 23: Interior Fittings

    Interior Fittings Storage Shelves The shelf in the lowest runners over the fruit and vegetable drawer must always remain in this position, so that fruit and vegetables stay fresher for longer. The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights: 1.
  • Page 24: Bottle Rack

    Interior Fittings Bottle Rack Place bottles in the rack with the bottleneck to the front. Important: Only store unopened bottles horizontally. The bottle rack can be tilted for storing opened bottles. 1. To do this pull the bottle rack for- ward until it can be tilted upwards, then slide the front sup- port into the next level up.
  • Page 25: Dismantling Of The Bottle Holder

    Interior Fittings The bottle support can be pulled out when chilling larger bottles. Dismantling of the Bottle Holder 1. Take out the quick chill shelf with holder from the cabinet. 2. To loosen the holder from the shelf, bend the hooks/brackets that surround the backside of the shelf.
  • Page 26: Proper Storage

    Proper Storage The cooling fan ensures an even tem- perature distribution in the fridge. There is a max. temperature differ- ence of 1 °C. Foods with different lengths of storage time can therefore be arranged on the shelves as you like, without having to take into account the different temperature zones which usually occur.
  • Page 27: Defrosting

    Defrosting The Fridge defrosts automatically 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.
  • Page 28: Maintenance And Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accesso- ries, 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.
  • Page 29: Changing The Carbon Filter

    Maintenance and Cleaning Accumulation of dust at the condenser reduces cooling performance and 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. 7.
  • Page 30: What To Do If

    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.
  • Page 31 What to do if ... Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy Interior lighting does not Please look in the "Replace Light bulb is defective. work. Light Bulb" section. Carefully warm the leak- ing sections of the door Heavy build up of frost, Door seal is not air tight seal with a hair dryer (not possibly also on the door...
  • Page 32: Replacing The Light Bulb

    18 mm, this will ensure a good seat on the rubber seal. Where to purchase: specialist retailer or AEG Service Force Centre. 1. To switch the appliance off press the ON/OFF button. 2. Unplug the mains plug. 3. To change the light bulb, undo the cross head screw and remove the light bulb cover downwards.
  • Page 33: Noises During Operation

    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. •...
  • Page 34: Technical Terminology

    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.
  • Page 35: Customer Service

    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/Customer Service Locations". Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs.
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