AEG Santo Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 SANTO Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer Kühl-/Gefrierkombination electronic Elektronische koel-/vriescombinaties Operating Instructions Gebrauchsanweisung Gebruiksaanwijzing 818 36 23-02/7...
- 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 ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions ........5 Environmental Information . - Page 4 Contents Control and Information Systems ....... . . 27 "Open Door"-Warning ..........27 Temperature Warning .
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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: Use for Intended Purpose • The appliance is intended for use at home. Depending on the preset operation mode, this appliance becomes suitable for cooling, freezing, for frozen storage of foods or for ice preparation. - Page 6 Important Safety Instructions Safety for Children • Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from children! • Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch closures.
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Page 7: Environmental Information
the cold. Electronic components are housed within this top panel. If water should drip onto these components, the appliance could be damaged by a short circuit. For this reason do not place frozen goods on top of the appliance. • Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particularly when the appliance is being pulled out of its niche. -
Page 8: Appliance Transport
When disposing of your old appliance: • Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable and remove any door catches to ensure small children cannot be trapped inside. • The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse. -
Page 9: Before Use
Before Use Packaging 1. Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appli- ance. Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit. 2. Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape. 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). -
Page 10: Fitting The Door Handles
Remove the transport fittings from the storage shelves: 4. Slide the fittings securing the shelf forward to the thicker section on the edge of the storage shelf. 5. Slide the storage shelf far enough forward so that it can be hinged downwards and the fittings can be removed from the guides. -
Page 11: 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 12: The Refrigerator/Freezer Needs Ventilation
Installation The refrigerator/freezer 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 cabinet above it must... -
Page 13: Reversing The Door
1. Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to ascertain if supply voltage and current values correspond with those of the mains at the installation location. e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or 220 ... 240 V~50 Hz (i.e. - Page 14 Reversing The Door 3. With the freezer compartment door closed, remove the cross- head screws from the lower door bearing and remove the door bearing downwards. 4. Move the bearing pivot from the right to the left hand hole. Remove the freezer compartment door carefully to the front and place on one side.
- 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 Reversing The Door 13. Carefully slide the fridge com- partment door onto the top bear- ing pivot and close. 14. Slide the centre door bearing into the bottom left of the fridge com- partment door and fasten to the housing. 15.
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Page 17: Appliance Description
Appliance Description View of Appliance (various models) á Control panel à Butter and cheese compartment with lid â Door storage compartments ä Bottle compartment ã Fruit and vegetable drawer å Bottle rack ç Shelves é Freezer drawer (only for storage) When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water collecting vessel. -
Page 18: Freezer Tray
Appliance Description Freezer tray A freezer tray is included below the upper drawer in the freezer compartment. Berries and vegetables, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray. Advantage: The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form. The frozen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged in individual portions. -
Page 19: Control Panel
Appliance Description Control Panel ON/OFF button and ON/OFF indicator light (green) Temperature display for refrigerator Temperature setting buttons for refrigerator COOLMATIC button and COOLMATIC indicator light (yellow) • COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator FROSTMATIC button and FROSTMATIC indicator light (yellow) •... -
Page 20: Temperature Setting Buttons
Appliance Description Temperature setting buttons The temperature is adjusted using the „+“ (WARMER) and „-“ (COLDER) buttons. These buttons are connected to the temperature display. • The temperature display is switched over from the display of the ACTUAL temperature (Temperature display is illuminated) to the dis- play of the DESIRED temperature (Temperature display flashes) by pressing one of the two buttons, „+“... -
Page 21: Alarm Off Button
ALARM OFF button With the ALARM OFF button, the acoustic warning signal can be switched off, e.g. the "Open Door" warning when sorting in or out, the food to be chilled or frozen. When there is a temperature warning for the freezer compartment, if the ALARM OFF button is activated, the temperature display will show the warmest temperature the frozen food has reached. -
Page 22: Initial Start-Up
Initial Start-Up 1. Insert plug into mains socket. 2. Press the ON/OFF button. The green power indicator lights up. A warning tone sounds and the flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage tempera- ture has not yet been reached. The temperature displays shows the cur- rent, actual refrigerator and freezer temperature. -
Page 23: Temperature Adjustment
Temperature Adjustment With the individual temperature setting buttons the desired temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be adjusted independently of one another. 1. Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button for the refriger- ator or freezer compartment . The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the temperature display. -
Page 24: Coolmatic/Frostmatic
COOLMATIC/FROSTMATIC COOLMATIC The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks and salads for a party or wedding. 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 25: Switching The Appliance Off
Switching the Appliance Off Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be switched off independently of one another. 1. To switch off the appliance, hold down the ON/OFF button. This will result in a countdown from "3" to "1" taking place in the temperature displays. -
Page 26: 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 27: Control And Information Systems
Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of a temperature display, an optical warning indicator light and an acoustic warning. The system warns if: – when first switching on the appliance (when the storage temperature has not yet been attained); –... -
Page 28: Function Errors
For the freezer: The red warning indicator light flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as the temperature in the freezer rises to more than -12 °C. In addition the freezer temperature display flashes. 1. You can switch off the warning tone using the ALARM OFF button. The freezer temperature display stops flashing and displays the warm- est temperature that has been reached in the freezer during the tem- perature alarm. -
Page 29: Interior Accessories
Interior Accessories Storage Shelves A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the fruit and vegetable drawers. It must always remain in this position, so that fruits and vegetables remain fresh longer. The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights: 1. -
Page 30: Bottle Rack
Interior Accessories 2. If the large divider is inserted in the middle of the drawer the right hand side can be further divided by inserting the small divider in the middle or rear position. The ventilation grille above the salad bin improves air circulation so that groceries keep for longer. -
Page 31: Correct Storage
Correct storage For physical reasons, the refrigerator compartment has different temperature zones. The coldest zone is on the lowest storage shelf immediately above the fruit and vegetable drawers. Warmer zones are the upper storage shelves and door racks. The arrangement (see fig.) indicates where different types of food are best stored to make the most of temperature variations. -
Page 32: Freezing
Freezing Except for the bottom drawer, which serves only for storage purposes, all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suitable for freezing fresh food. Warning! • Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer compartment must be -18 °C or colder. •... -
Page 33: Frozen Storage
Tips: • The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: – freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; – plastic containers for frozen foods; – extra-thick aluminium foil • The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps: plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape. •... -
Page 34: Preparation Of Ice Cubes
Preparation of Ice Cubes 1. Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray or a drawer and allow to freeze. 2. To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under running water for a short time. -
Page 35: Freezer Compartment Defrosting
Defrosting Freezer Compartment Defrosting Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer compartment during operation and when the door is opened, especially in the middle at the top. Remove this white frost from time to time with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. -
Page 36: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. Warning! • Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol. •... -
Page 37: External Cleaning
Maintenance and Cleaning 5. Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). 6. Rinse and dry thoroughly. To pull out the salad bin, lift it over the locks on the sliding rail. Tilt the drawer downwards and pull it out. -
Page 38: Something Not Working
Something not Working 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 39 Appliance is not level. Refer to Normal Operating Sounds If after the above checks there is still a fault, call your local AEG Service Force Centre. 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.
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Page 40: Replacing The Light Bulb
Something not Working Replacing the Light Bulb For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 7 minutes when the door is open. It switches on again the next time the door is opened. Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug. -
Page 41: Normal Operating Sounds
Normal Operating Sounds 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 42: 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 43: 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/Service Departments". Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs. - Page 44 ìëÉK= jçêÉ= íÜ~å= RR= ãáääáçå= bäÉÅíêçäìñ= dêçìé= éêçÇìÅíë= EëìÅÜ= ~ë= êÉÑêáÖÉê~íçêëI= ÅççâÉêëI= ï~ëÜáåÖ= ã~ÅÜáåÉëI î~Åììã=ÅäÉ~åÉêëI=ÅÜ~áå=ë~ïë=~åÇ=ä~ïå=ãçïÉêëF=~êÉ=ëçäÇ=É~ÅÜ=óÉ~ê=íç=~=î~äìÉ=çÑ=~ééêçñK=rpa=NQ=Äáääáçå=áå=ãçêÉ íÜ~å=NRM=ÅçìåíêáÉë=~êçìåÇ=íÜÉ=ïçêäÇK AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG Subject to change without notice Änderungen vorbehalten 818 36 23 – 02/7 - 0406 Wijzigingen voorbehouden...