AEG Electrolux ARCT IS 82968- G A1 User manual

ARCTIS 82968-GA1
Freezer
Operating Instructions
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Safety instructions
Your new freezer may have other functions compared to your previous one.
Carefully read these instructions to learn how the appliance works and how
to care for it. Keep the instruction booklet. It will come in handy if you later
sell the cabinet or give it to somebody else.
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that
you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety
is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings or
warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
For the User
·The cabinet is intended for
keeping foodstuff in a normal
household as explained in this
instructionbooklet.
·Do not keep explosive gases or
liquids in the refrigerator or freezer
compartment. They may explode
and cause injury and material
damage.
· Do not place food products
directly against the air hole on the
rear wall.
·Do not keep carbonised drinks or
bottles in the freezer compartment.
The glass bottles may break.
·The cabinet is heavy. The edges
and projecting parts of the cabinet
may be sharp. Be careful when
moving the cabinet and always use
gloves.
Child Safety
·Pay attention so that small
children do not gain access to the
operating controls or the inside of
the cabinet.
Scrapping old cabinets
The symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment
and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed
information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local
city office, your household waste
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Contents
Safety instructions 2.........................
Scrapping old cabinets 2.......................
Contents 3.................................
Description of the Appliance 4.................
Control Panel 4..............................
Control Panel (ice dispenser) 5..................
Before use 5................................
Using the freezer 6..........................
To start the freezer and set the correct temperature 6
Temperature inside the freezer 6................
Switching off 7..............................
Alarms and other features 8....................
Freezing 11..................................
Suitable storage periods 12......................
Thawing 12..................................
Cabinet interior 12............................
Hints and Tips 13............................
Saving energy 13.............................
Food Storage 14..............................
Protect the environment 14......................
Maintenance and Cleaning 14..................
Removing the ventilation grille 14................
Cleaning 15..................................
Servicing and cleaning the ice dispenser 16........
To change the light bulb 16.....................
When the appliance is not in use 16...............
Something Not Working 17....................
Technical specification 19......................
Installation 20...............................
Permissible water pressure
(to ensure reliable function) 20...............
Unpacking 20................................
Remove the transport supports 20................
Cleaning 20..................................
Mounting the handles 21.......................
Door Reversal 21.............................

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Connecting the water hose 21....................
When the water system is started for the first time 22.
Electrical cord 22.............................
Electrical connection 22........................
Installing the cabinet 23........................
Description of the Appliance
Model A82968-GA1
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1. Freezershelf with flap
2. Freezer drawer
3. Ice container
4. Shelf
5. Accumulator
6. Ventilationgrille
Control Panel
ALARM OFF
ON/OFF
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A. Freezer power switch
Switches the freezer on and off.
B. Green indicator lamp
Lights when the freezer is operating.
C. Temperature display.
D. Temperature adjustment
buttons
E. TURBO/FROSTMATIC button
F. Yellow indicator lamp
G. Alarm shut-off button
Used to turn the audible alarm off.
Used to switch the ice machine on
and off.
H. Red warning lamp
Flashes when one of the alarms in
the cabinet has been triggered.

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Control Panel (ice dispenser)
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I. Yellow indicator lamp
Lights up when the locking function
has been activated.
J. Button for locking function.
Used for temporary disconnection of
the locking function and alarm
re-setting.
K. Button for night
setting/lighting.
Used for activation/deactivation of
the night setting function and to
switch the lighting and the alarm
setting on and off.
L. Photo-electric sensor.
Senses prevailing lighting conditions
(must not be covered).
M. Ice feeder
Activated when the pedal in the
feeder is fully depressed.
N. Lighting
Before use
Position and clean the cabinet as
explained in the section
"Installation".
Before inserting the power plug into the outlet and switching on
the cabinet for the first time, leave it standing upright for about 4
hours. Otherwise the compressor may sustain damage. This time
will allow the oil sufficient time to return to the compressor.

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Using the freezer
To start the freezer and set the
correct temperature
Press the ON/OFF-button. The green
indicator lamp lights.
The alarm sounds if the temperature
inside the freezer reaches room
temperature. Turn off the alarm by
pressing the switch-off button.
Setting the temperature
Press the buttons "+" raises the
temperature and "-" lowers the
temperature. These bottens are
connected to the temperature display.
ALARM OFF
ON/OFF FROSTMATIC
TURBO
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Temperature inside the freezer
To ensure that foodstuff will keep for a long time, be sure that the
temperature inside the freezer is -18°C or below. Please note, however, that
the energy consumption increases as the temperature decreases.
Once set, the temperature display shows the current temperature inside the
freezer.
Allow the cabinet to run for a period of 24 hours whenever the temperature
setting is changed. This will allow the temperature to stabilise inside the
cabinet.
It is not necessary to reset the temperature when the cabinet is switched on
after it has been out of use. The electronics recalls the previously set
temperature.
The temperature display is switched over from the display of the ACTUAL
temperature (Temperature display is illuminated) to the display of the
DESIRED temperature (Temperature display flashes) by pressing one of the
two buttons, "+" (WARMER) or "-" (COLDER).
Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED temperature
is adjusted by 1 °C.
If neither button is pressed, the temperature display automatically switches
back after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) to the display of the ACTUAL
temperature. The ACTUAL temperature in the appliance is now adjusted to
match the preset DESIRED temperature.

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DESIRED temperature means:
The temperature that is required in the appliance, this can be adjusted to the
temperatures shown in the display. The DESIRED temperature is indicated
by flashing numbers.
ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently present in
the appliance. The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with illuminated
numbers.
Once the TURBO/FROSTMATIC function has been switched on the
DESIRED temperature that was set originally cannot be changed.
The built-in temperature display shows the warmest temperature inside the
freezer. If the temperature is measured using a thermometer, put it between
the products since this will reflect the real temperature in the frozen
products. It is normal that the built-in temperature display shows a
temperature slightly above that measured in other ways.
If there is a fault in the appliance a square or a letter will appear in the
temperature display.
Switching off
To switch off press and hold the
ON/OFF button for approx. 1
second. A so-called "count down" is
started in the temperature display,
which counts backwards from "3" to
"1". After "1" is reached the
appliance switches off. Illumination
at the temperature display goes off.
ALARM OFF
ON/OFF FROSTMATIC
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Note:
The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged, or if there is no
power being supplied to it. Following connection to the mains power supply,
the appliance returns to the same operating state as before the interruption of
main power.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
1. Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for
approximately 1 second (see above).
2. Unplug or switch off at the mains supply.
3. Clean thoroughly (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").
4. Leave door open to avoid accumulation of odours.

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Alarms and other features
Function Errors
If the appliance electronics detects a technical fault that needs to be rectified
by customer service, the temperature display shows a square in the lower
part of the temperature display or a letter. The red warning indicator flashes.
The appliance will continue to operate in emergency mode.
Door open alarm
If the door remains open for more
than about 1,5 minute, the red
indicator lamp starts flashing and an
audible alarm sounds.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the alarm shut-off button. As
long as the door remains open, the
audible alarm will sound anew at
1-minute intervals. The red indicator
lamp goes out when the door is
closed.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature rises above -12°C,
the red warning lamp flashes and an
audible alarm sounds. The
temperature display will then start to
flash.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the alarm shut-off button to
switch off the audible alarm. The
temperature display will stop
flashing.
The red warning lamp goes out when
the temperature inside the freezer
again falls below -11°C.
Find out what caused the alarm. See
the chapter "Something not
working".
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Temperature memory
The temperature memory shows when an alarm has been triggered in the
cabinet.
The temperature memory operates as follows:
When the temperature inside the freezer again falls below -11°C the audible
alarm stops. The temperature display and the red warning lamp will flash to
indicate than an alarm was triggered. When the alarm shut-off button is
pressed, the display then displays the warmest temperature inside the cabinet
during the alarm phase and the display stops flashing. By referring to the
temperature display indication, it is possible to decide whether or not to
discard the products inside the freezer.
However, always check the quality of the food yourself to determine if it can
be frozen or if it must be discarded.
Locking function - The ice
dispenser control panel.
The locking function is activated in
the production plant.
Switching the ice machine on and
off.
The ice machine is switched on in
the production plant and starts up
automatically when the refrigerator
is connected to water and power
supplies. To switch off the ice
machine, press in the button (G) for
about one second. If the ice machine
is switched off, then the cover
supplied should be fitted over the ice
delivery hole in the door.
For temporary unlocking:
Keep the button (J) or (K) pressed in
for about three seconds until the
yellow indicator lamp (I) goes out.
The locking function is re-activated
automatically after about three
seconds.
For permanent unlocking:
Keep the buttons (J) and (K) pressed
in at the same time for about three
seconds. The button (J) or (K) lights
up to indicate unlocking.
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To activate the locking function:
Keep the buttons (J) and (K) pressed
in at the same time for about three
seconds. Activation is indicated by
the yellow indicator lamp (I) lighting
up.
Lighting.
The ice dispenser lighting (N) goes
on automatically when ice is
delivered.
For permanent lighting:
1. Ensure that the ice dispenser is
unlocked.
2. Keep the button (K) pressed in for
three seconds and the lighting will
go on. The lighting stays on with 50
% of its full intensity.
To switch off the lighting:
Keepthebutton(K)pressedinfor
about three seconds until the lighting
goes out.
Delivery of ice.
The delivery of ice starts when the
pedal (M) is fully depressed and
continues until the pedal is released.
Stop delivery by removing the
container from the pedal.
The night setting.
This function switches off the noise-
producing parts of the ice machine
during the night.
To activate the night setting.
Press and release the button (K),
which then lights up.
Disengaging the night setting.
Press and release the button (K) and
the light goes out.
IJN
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Advice and recommendations:
If increased ice-production capacity is desired, it is advantageous to press
the freeze button in the top panel. This function disengages automatically.

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Freezing
Press the fast freeze button approx.
24 hours prior to placing the food in
the freezer.
You need not press the fast-freeze
button when freezing smaller
quantities of food during any
24-hour period.
Fast freeze is automatically switched
off apporox 50 hours after the button
has been pressed.
Fast freeze can be discontinued by
pressing the fast freeze button once
again.
The yellow fast freeze lamp remains
lit as long as the fast freeze button is
engaged.
"SF" (SUPER FROST) is displayed
in the temperature display.
Practical advice on freezing
· When freezing products, use the
top shelves.
· When freezing large amounts of
food/provisions, the accumulator
moves to on top of the food.
· Do not cover the air hole on the
rear wall.
· Spread out the products as much
as possible to allow air to circulate
between them.
· Do not place food products which
are to be frozen directly against
other frozen food. The heat from the
unfrozen food may cause the frozen
food to thaw on the surface.
· Once frozen, re-arrange the
products and put them as close as
possible to each other. The food will
then stay cold longer in the event of
a power failure.
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· Do not freeze too much food at
the same time. The freezing capacity
of the unit is indicated in the
specifications section.
Check that the cabinet is operating
and keeps the set temperature one
day after switching it on for the first
time. Only after then should the
freezer be used to freeze fresh
foodstuff.

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Suitable storage periods
Food purchased in frozen condition: Follow the advice on the maximum
storage period indicated on the packaging.
Fresh food frozen at home:
Fatty and salty food should not be kept frozen for more than three months.
Cooked food and low-fat food may be kept up to about six months. Lean
food and berries can be kept for approximately one year.
Thawing
It is best to thaw foods in refrigerator. Place the foodstuff on a plate with a
raised edge to prevent liquids from running out. To quickly thaw food, place
it in room temperature or in cold water. When using a microwave oven to
thaw foodstuff, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Cabinet interior
Freezer drawers
The freezer drawers make that it
easy to quickly and easily find the
food package you want. In order to
obtain maximum space, all fittings
except the top door and the lower
box can be removed and filled with
groceries up to the indicated loading
limit.
Cold accumulator
The cold accumulator will keep the
food cold for longer after a power
failure. The cold accumulator will be
most effective when placed on the
top shelf. When freezing large
amounts of food/provisions, the
accumulator moves to on top of the
food.
Removable shelves
There are the removable shelves
inside the freezer. Remove the shelf
when large food products need to be
frozen.

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Shelf for ice machine.
Cannot be removed.
Ice container.
Can be removed. Lift the front edge
and then pull out. When the ice
container is pulled out, this stops all
the functions of the ice machine.
When re-fitting (if necessary), the
ice container feed screw should be
positioned against the rear flange.
Hints and Tips
Saving energy
·Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is placed. See the section
"Installation". When installed correctly, the cabinet will consume less
energy.
·Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods, or opening the door
too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet, and cause the compressor
to switch on unnecessarily often.
·Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing
properly.
·Thaw frozen food in the fridge. This will ensure safer defrosting of foods
and reduce the work of the refrigeration unit
·It is advisable to periodically clean the refrigeration system at the back of
the appliance with a duster or vacuum cleaner.
·Food which is to be frozen (when cool) should be placed in the fridge
before being transfered to the freezer.
·Avoid unnecessary frosting in the cabinet by packing all foodstuffs into
airtight packages before placing them in the freezer.
·Carefully follow the advice on freezing products in the section "Using
the freezer". This will prevent wasting energy.
·Do not set the temperature too low in the freezer. A suitable temperature
is in the range of -18°C to -20°C .
·Make sure the door gasket is complete and always clean.

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Food Storage
·To obtain the best results from your appliance, neither hot foods nor
liquids which may evaporate, should be placed in the larder compartment.
·Avoid buying frozen food if you can not store it straight away. The use of
an insulated container is advisable. When you arrive home place the frozen
food in the freezer immediately.
·Ensure that food placed in the freezer is dated and labelled and used in
date order to ensure that food is consumed at its best. Remove suspect food
from you refrigerator and clean, refer to cleaning and maintenance.
Protect the environment
·Hand over the cabinet packaging and discarded fridges and freezers to a
recycling station. Contact your local council or Environmental Health office
for more information.
·Keep foodstuff in re-usable containers. Cut down on disposable material
as much as possible.
·When cleaning the cabinet, use a mild washing-up detergent.
·Follow the advice in the section "Saving energy"
·The door gasket and coolant used in this cabinet will not harm the ozone
layer.
·All parts in the packaging can be recycled.
·The cabinet has been designed for easy dismantling and subsequent
recycling.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Removing the ventilation
grille
The ventilation grille can be
removed, e.g. to wash the grille.
Make sure the door is open when
removing the ventilation grille.
Unsnap the upper edge of the grille
by pulling outward/downward. Then
pull the grille straight out to
completely remove it.

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Cleaning
Clean the cabinet at regular
intervals.
Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories
with warm water and bicarbonate of
soda (5ml to 0,5 litre water) Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
Regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
External Cleaning
Use water/neutral soap emulsion for
cleaning the surface of stainless
steel, anti-finger-print coated.
Absolutely not to use abrasive paste.
Wash the outer cabinet with warm
soapy water. Remove the ventilation
grille (see the section "Removing the
ventilation grille") and
vacuum-clean under the cabinet.
Once or twice a year dust the
condenser (black grille) and the
compressor at the back of the
appliance, with a brush or vacuum
cleaner, as an accumulation of dust
will affect the performance of the
appliance and cause excessive
electricity consumption.
When moving the cabinet, lift it by
the front edge to avoid scratching the
floor.

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Servicing and cleaning the ice dispenser
When necessary, clean the surfaces of the dispenser and the ice container
that are accessible from the outside, using only a soft cloth and warm water.
When necessary, the feeder and the ice container can be cleaned after
removal of the surfaces accessible from the outside, using only a soft cloth
and warm water.
Ensure that the ice container is thoroughly dry before being re-fitted.
If the system is not to be used for a long period, it is advisable to switch off
the ice machine and water supply, empty the ice container and fit the cover
supplied over the delivery hole for ice in the door. When re-starting, avoid
using the ice produced during the first day.
Defrosting
Defrosting is not necessary.
Every 24 hours, the evaporator is defrosted automatically.
To change the light bulb
The light is switched on
automatically when the door is
opened. Before replacing the light
bulb, disconnect the power plug
from the outlet.
Press the spring together and pull the
grille downward at the same time.
Use a halogen bulb of the same type;
220-240 V, E14 socket, maximum
ratingof25W.
When the appliance is not in use
Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.
Empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar to prevent
unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to
prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

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Something Not Working
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre check the following
point:
Problem Possible cause / Remedy
""isdisplayedinthe
temperature display.
Please contact your local Electrolux
Service Force Centre
It is too warm inside the
freezer.
Set a lower temperature.
Make sure that the door is completely
closed and that the insulating strip is
complete and clean.
If warm food products have been put
inside the freezer, wait for a couple of
hours and then check the temperature
again.
Distribute the food products to allow cold
air to circulate around them.
It is too cold inside the
freezer.
Set a warmer temperature.
Action Freeze could have been switched
on.
The temperature display shows the highest
temperature inside the cabinet. Thus a
difference between the temperature
indicated on the display and the (average)
temperature measured in another way is
normal.
Too much frost and ice are
produced.
Make sure that the door is completely
closed and that the insulating strip is
complete and clean.
Thecompressoroperates
continuously.
Set a warmer temperature.
Make sure that the door is completely
closed and that the insulating strip is
complete and clean.
The temperature where the cabinet is
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No ice The ice machine is not switched on. Start
the ice machine. See the section
"Switching the ice machine on and off".
No water supply. Carry out the necessary
measures on the water supply.
The ice dispenser lamp
flashes
Leakage at the water connection. Remedy
the leakage and empty the box by pulling
out the red plug.
See the illustration in "Connecting the
water hose".
Storage temperature too high. Lower the
temperature in the refrigerator.
The ice dispenser lamp
flashes and no ice comes
out.
No water supply. Carry out the necessary
measures on the water supply.
Re-set the system by pressing the button
(J).
The cabinet does not
operate at all. Cooling or
interior light does not
operate. No indicator lamps
light.
The cabinet is not switched on.
Power does not reach the cabinet. (Try
connecting another electrical device to the
power outlet.)
The fuse has blown.
The power plug is not properly connected.
A regular rattling noise. The ice being stirred to prevent it from
freezing together. No measure necessary,
this sound is normal.
As an alternative, activate the night setting.
Power failure Do not unnecessarily open the cabinet,
except when the power cut seems to be
long, in which case the food products
should be moved to another cabinet that
works. If the frozen products are still hard
following the power cut, they may be
immediately refrozen. If the food products
have thawed but are still fresh, they may
be used, however they should be prepared
before re-freezing or eating them.

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Sound level in cabinet is
too high.
The refrigerating system will always
produce some sounds. A pulsing sound is
heard when coolant is pumped inside the
cooling pipes. A ticking sound from the
thermostat can be heard when the
compressor switches on and off. The sound
level varies depending on the operation of
the cabinet.
If you feel the sound level is incorrect:
Make sure the pipes at the back of the
cabinet not touch each other. Carefully
bend them if they do.
If the cushion spacers (between the cabinet
wall and pipes) come loose, put them back
in place again.
Carefully follow the instructions in the
chapter "Installing the cabinet".
Technical specification
Model A82968-CA1
Gross volume 252 l
Width 595 mm
Height 1800 mm
Depth 650
Energy consumption 324 kwh/y
Energy class A
Rated power 120W
Freezing capacity 15 kg/24 hours

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Permissible water pressure (to ensure reliable function).
The total flow in the system can vary, depending on local water conditions
and/or water pressure.
Lowest permissible water
pressure. 1 bar (100kPa)
Consult your installer if water
pressure is less than 1 bar.
Highest permissible water
pressure. 10 bar (1MPa)
If water pressure exceeds 10
bar, than a reduction valve
must be fitted (available from
your specialist shop).
Do not connect the refrigerator in spaces where ambient temperature can
decrease to below freezing.
The refrigerator may only be connected to drinking water supplies.
The refrigerator may only be connected to cold water supplies.
Installation
Unpacking
Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good condition and free of any
transport damage. Notify the dealer immediately of any damage. Hand the
packaging over for recycling. For more information, contact your local city
office or the dealer.
Do not allow children to play with the packaging. The plastic film can cause
suffocation.
Remove the transport
supports
Remove the transport supports
placed along the door sides.
Some models are fitted with a
silencing pad under the cabinet. Do
not remove this pad.
Cleaning
Wash the inside of the cabinet using
lukewarm water, a mild washing-up
detergent and a soft cloth.