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- Page 1 ARCTIS No-frost (frost free) Cooling and Freezing Appliance Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 Dear customer, Before placing your new appliance into operation please 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Freezer tray ........ - Page 4 Contents Control and Information Systems ....... . 26 Temperature and Thawing/Defrosting Warning ..... . 26 "Open Door"-Warning .
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
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 freezing, for fro- zen storage of foods, for ice preparation or for cooling of foods. - Page 6 • Bottles and cans may not be placed in the freezer compartment. They can burst when the contents freeze - or even explode if the contents contain carbonic acid! Never place sodas, juices, beer, wine, champagne etc.
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Page 7: Disposal
In case of malfunction • If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section "What to do if ..." in these operating instruction. If the instructions in this section are not sufficient, do not undertake any further work on your own. -
Page 8: Appliance Transport
Appliance Transport Two people are required to transport 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. Pull the plinth cover forwards to remove (see „Reversing the door“, Item 2. -
Page 9: Installation
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; –... -
Page 10: The Appliance Needs Ventilation
Installation The appliance needs ventilation Air is fed under the door through the vent slots in the base and is vented upwards along the back wall. To ensure proper air circulation never cover or alter the vent openings. Attention! If the appliance is installed under, for example, a hanging cabinet, a clearance of at least 10 cm between the top of the... -
Page 11: Electrical Connection
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 installation to assure that the appliance can be disconnected from the mains (e.g. - Page 12 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.
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Page 13: Reversing The Door
Reversing the Door The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (factory adjustment) to the left side, if the installation site requires. Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand. - Page 14 Reversing the Door 5. Remove slider for the door closer (C1) from the right lower door pivot, if necessary using a sharp screwdriver (1). Transfer covers on door pivots from left to right (2, 3), separate supplied slider for the door closer (C2) from the connecting piece, and place it on the lower left door pivot (4).
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Page 15: Door Alignment
10. Reposition door handle and hole plug-pins as shown in the dia- gram. 11. Replace base cover. Door Alignment If necessary, the appliance door can be aligned. 1. First remove the door (see section: "Reversing the Door"). 2. Remove slider for door closer B1 (B2 for door hinged on the left). 3. -
Page 16: The Most Important Characteristic Of Your Appliance
– The FROSTMATIC function caters for quick freezing of fresh foodstuffs and protects at the same time the foodstuff already stored against undesired temperature increase when in the freezer mode. The electronics of the appliance recognises automatically, when the quick freezing mode can be completed, and automatically switches off the FROSTMATIC function.(Depending upon the... -
Page 17: Appliance Description
Thus, the interior of the appliance and the stored cooled or frozen foodstuffs always remain fresh and ice- free. Manual thawing/defrosting is not necessary. Appliance Description View of Appliance (various models) ➀ Freezer tray ➁ Drawers ➂ Evaporator ➃ Interior Illumination ã... -
Page 18: Freezer Tray
Freezer tray A freezing tray is inserted in the middle of the appliance’s interior. Berries, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray. Advantage: The berries are not squashed and maintain their natural form. The frozen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged in individual portions. -
Page 19: Control Panel
Control Panel 1 Stand-by display (green) (mains confirmation) 2 ON/OFF button 3 Button for adjusting the temperature (for warmer temperatures) 4 Temperature Display (negative temperatures are indicated by an illuminated “-” sign) 5 Button for adjusting the temperature (for colder temperatures) 6 Display when COOLMATIC or FROSTMATIC function is switched on (yellow) 7 FROSTMATIC/COOLMATIC button... -
Page 20: Buttons For Adjusting The Temperature
If the FROSTMATIC or COOLMATIC functions are switched on it is not possible to change the temperature setting. Temperature Display • In normal operation the current freezer compartment temperature is displayed (ACTUAL temperature). • During temperature adjustment, a blinking display of the temperature selected at the moment occurs (DESIRED temperature). -
Page 21: Frostmatic Button
“SF” (Super Frost) will appear in the display for 5 seconds. The display will then revert to showing the current freezer tempera- ture. • In the event that frozen food has been partially or totally defrosted, perhaps as the result of a lengthy power failure, if the WARNING OFF... -
Page 22: Initial Start-Up
Initial Start-Up 1. Insert plug into mains socket. 2. Press ON/OFF button. The green stand-by (mains confirmation) display lights up. The temperature display shows the current temperature in the appliance (ACTUAL temperature). The red warning indicator will flash to indicate that the necessary storage temperature has not yet been reached. -
Page 23: Temperature Adjustment
"Setting the Temperature"). Attention! If you are using the appliance as a freezing unit: Please wait prior to putting the foodstuff to be frozen, until the freezer interior temperature has attained -18 °C, or until the red warning display goes off. -
Page 24: Switch On Coolmatic
Switch on COOLMATIC (Only possible in operation mode "Cooling") 1. Press the FROSTMATIC button. The yellow control indicator near the FROSTMATIC button illuminates. The COOLMATIC function now caters for intensive cooling. Thereby a DESIRED temperature of +2 °C is automatically preset. After 6 hours have lapsed, the COOLMATIC function is independently ended. -
Page 25: Switching The Appliance Off
FAST FREEZE function is switched on. If one of the temperature setting buttons is pressed, “SF” (Super Frost) will appear in the display for 5 seconds. The display will then revert to showing the current freezer temperature. Information: When in FROSTMATIC mode the appliance is operating at maximum refrigerating capacity. -
Page 26: Control And Information Systems
WARNING OFF button. When the temperature in the freezer falls below -13 °C, the warning tone switches off automatically. The red warning indicator will con- tinue to flash. -
Page 27: Open Door"-Warning
Such a temperature increase is probably due to: – frequent or extended opening of the door; – storing large quantities of warm food; – high ambient temperature; – a fault in the appliance. Attention! If suspicion of partial or complete thawing exists, please check the quality of the foods to determine if they can be used. -
Page 28: Freezing
Freezing (only in the operating mode "Freezing“) Attention! • Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer compartment must be -18 °C or colder. • Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the rating plate. The freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods that can be frozen within 24 hours. -
Page 29: Frozen Storage
-18 °C must be reached. • Load freezer only with packaged frozen goods, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods can occur. -
Page 30: Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar (not included with all models) • The symbols on the compart- ment flaps and drawers show different types of frozen goods. • The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indi- cated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing. -
Page 31: Standard" Cooling
• Commodities suitable for "Long Fresh" cooling are: – meat and sausages – fresh poultry – fresh fish – milk, butter, curd cheese – berries, fruits and vegetables – salads, mushrooms. • Foodstuff unsuitable for "long fresh" cooling are: – coldness-sensitive fruits, e.g. bananas, papayas, passion fruits, avocados and citrus fruits;... -
Page 32: Cleaning And Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly. Warning! • The appliance must 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 33: Energy Saving Tips
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. 7. After everything is dry place appliance back into service. Energy Saving Tips ving Tips •... -
Page 34: What To Do If
What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions Perhaps a malfunction has been caused by a minor error, which you can correct yourself with the help of the following instructions. Do not attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in each specific case. - Page 35 (F7 or F8). The appliance is in the operation mode "Cooling" instead of "Freezing". Temperature is not properly adjusted. The freezer compartment temperature is insufficient. Door was open for a long time. Within the last 24 hours a large quantity of warm foods were loaded.
- Page 36 What to do if ... Malfunction Loud compressor noises. Unusual noises. The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the FROSTMATIC button, or after changing the temperature setting. Only temperatures above 0 °C can be set, although the appliance should be used as a freezing unit.
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Page 37: Replacing The Light Bulb
Replacing the light bulb Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb switch appliance off and remove the mains plug, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 15 W, socket: E 14 1. -
Page 38: Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
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), accident 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. -
Page 39: Customer Service
• Compressor The compressor looks like a small bin. It is powered by an electric motor and is housed at the back in the base of the appliance. It is the task of the compressor to withdraw vaporous refrigerant from the evaporator, to compress it and feed it to the condenser. - Page 40 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 822 941 163 –02- 0602 Subject to change without notice Wijzigingen voorbehouden...