AEG Electrolux ARCTIS A 40100 GS User manual

ARCTIS
Freezer
Operating instructions
A 40100 GS
PERFECT IN FORM AND FUNCTION
A/AE/1-2. (06.)
200380449

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Dear customer,
Before switching on your new appliance 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.
These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable
models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to
your model.
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!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.
1. This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
2. .....
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of
the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the
appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating instructions
can be found at the end in the section "TechnicalTerminology". The operating
instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible malfunctions
by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If these instructions should not
be sufficient, contact your local Service Force Centre.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...

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Contents
Important Safety Instruction ..............................................................................................5
Disposal........................................................................................................................................7
In the interest of the environment .....................................................................................7
Disposal of Old Appliances.....................................................................................................7
Remove Transport Packaging................................................................................................7
Installation..................................................................................................................................8
Installation Location ...............................................................................................................8
Levelling........................................................................................................................................9
Reversing the Door....................................................................................................................9
Electrical Connection..............................................................................................................11
Description of the Appliance ............................................................................................12
View of the Appliance............................................................................................................12
Prior to Initial Start-Up ......................................................................................................13
Control panel...........................................................................................................................13
Basket Storage .........................................................................................................................14
Freezer Tray................................................................................................................................14
Starting up and temperature regulation .....................................................................15
To Start the Appliance...........................................................................................................15
Thermostat Control ................................................................................................................15
Switching Off the Appliance.............................................................................................16
Freezing and storing frozen food ....................................................................................16
Froozen Food Storage ...........................................................................................................16
Thawing......................................................................................................................................17
Preparation of Ice Cubes ....................................................................................................17
Defrosting.................................................................................................................................18
Cleaning and Care.................................................................................................................19
Internal Cleaning ....................................................................................................................19

Contents
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External Cleaning....................................................................................................................19
Door seal....................................................................................................................................19
Energy Saving Tips.................................................................................................................20
What to do if .........................................................................................................................21
Correcting Malfunctions.......................................................................................................21
Noises During Operation ....................................................................................................22
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines................................................................................22
Technical Terminology..........................................................................................................23
Service and Spare Parts.......................................................................................................24
Customer Care Departement.............................................................................................24
Guarantee Conditions..........................................................................................................25

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Important Safety Instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully
understand them before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of
paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these
warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance.
Intended use
The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the cooling,
freezing and storing of frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the
appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incorrectly,
no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may
be caused.
Alterations or changes to the refrigerator are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or for purposes other
than the cooling, freezing or frozen storage of foods, the manufacturer
accepts no liability for any damages which may occur.
Prior to initial start–up
Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance should
a damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage, please
contact your supplier.
Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
authorised service or qualified personnel using a special cable of the same
type.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit
of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental
compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
Warning- During transportation and installation of the appliance, be
certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become
damaged.
If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
- avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
- thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Safety of children
Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. There is
a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!
Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains
plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt catches, if
fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in
the appliance when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get them
selves into other dangerous situations.

Important Safety Instructions
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Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household
appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision
and never let children play with the appliance!
Daily Operation
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flammable
materials such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the
refrigerator/freezer.
Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment. They can
burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even
explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in the
freezer compartment.
Do not place ice cream or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips
or tongue and cause injury.
Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the
food.
Warning- Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator
and/or freezer (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
Warning- In order not to impair the function of the appliance, never cover
or obstruct the ventilation openings.
Warning- Do not damage the cooling circuit.
Warning- Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificialmeans to
speed up defrosting unless they are recommended by the manufacturer.
Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug
it, or disconnect from the electricity supply.
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull
on the cable.
In case of malfunction
If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the "What to do if
..." section of these instructions. If the information given there does not help,
please do not perform any further repairs yourself.
This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only
genuine spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force centre.

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Disposal
In the interest of the Environment
Materilas marked with the symbol are recyclable.
Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if
there are facilities in your area for recycling this appliance.
When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and
make the door lock device unusable to prevent young children from being
trapped inside.
Help to keep your country tidy- use authorised disposal sites for your old
appliance.
Disposal of Old Appliances
For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed of
properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its service life
- for your new appliance as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remove
plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch
closures. This ensures that children do not lock themselves inside the
appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place themselves into other life-
endangering situations.
Disposal:
The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse.
The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of the
appliance, must not be damaged.
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 disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Remove Transport Packaging
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.
1. Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.
2. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the
appliance.

Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up 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;
- only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to
the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed.
The climate classification can be found on the serial plate, which is located
at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each
climate classification:
Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +18 to +38 °C
T +18 to +43 °C
If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or
freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required, in order to prevent the
formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance.
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Installation
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Levelling
The appliance must be level. Level the
appliance by adjusting the two
adjustable feet (1) at the front of the
appliance.
If required the washer (2) can be
removed.
Reversing the Door
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side(as
supplied) 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.
Tilt the appliance backwards, resting the top edge of the appliance on a stool
or something similar.
Unscrew the adjustable feet
situated on both sides at the
front (2 pieces). Remove the
lower door hinge plate by
unscrewing the 3 retaining
screws.
Remove the hinge pin from the
bottom of the door.
Slot the hinge pin into the hole
in the hinge plate.
Take the door off.
Refit the upper hinge pin into
the opposite location.
Fit the door in place on the
hinge pin.
Slot the hinge pin into the hole
in the hinge plate and relocate
the hinge assembly to the
opposite location and refit using
the retaining screws.
Refit the bottom hinge plate
assembly on the opposite side,
taking care that the edge of the
door is parallel with the side of
the cabinet.
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To reverse the handle proceed as follows:
Remove screw covers (if fitted)
and handle retaining screws.
Remove blanking plugs on the
opposite side
using a punch .
Relocate the handle to the
opposite side and refit retaining
screws (covers if fitted), and
push
the plastic plugs supplied with
the instruction book into the
holes where the handle was
previously fitted
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Installation
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Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install
this appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician or competent
person. This appliance must be earthed.
The manufacturer declines any liability
should these safety measures not be
observed.
Electrical Requirements
Before switching on, make sure the
electricity supply voltage is the same as
that indicated on the appliance rating
plate.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp
plug fitted. In the event of having to
change the fuse in the plug supplied, a
13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used. Should the plug need
to be replaced for any reason. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter „E“ or by the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal „N“ or coloured
black. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked
„L“ or coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present
and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.
Important! The plug must still be accessible after the appliance has been
installed. The appliance should not be connected to the electrical supply
by means of an extension cable. In case that the electrical cable has to be
replaced, please contact your local Service Force Centre.
Warning! A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety
(shock) hazard. Ensure that it is disposed of safely.

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1. Freezing tray (with 1 ice trays)
2. Freezing compartment
3. Storage compartments
(wire baskets)
4. Rating Plate
5. Control Panel
A) Green Indicator Light
B) Red Indicator Light
C) Yellow Indicator Light and
Fast Freeze Switch
D) Thermostat control knob
6. Defrost water outlet
7. Adjustable feet
8. Door gasket
9. Thermostat
10. Air grid
11. Condenser
12. Air circulation
13. Compressor
Description of the Appliance
View of the Appliance

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Prior to Initial Start–Up
Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initialstart-up
(see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
Control panel
The indicator lights are situated in the control panel.
A.) Green Indicator Light
When the appliance is
switched on at the mains the
green indicator light will
illuminate and remain lit until
the appliance is switched off at
the mains.
B.) Red Indicator Light
A few hours after starting up
the red indicator light will go out to show that the correct temperature has
been reached for the setting chosen and will stay out to indicate that
everything is in order.
It will come on if the freezer temperature rises unduly for instance, after
opening the freezer door or placing food inside the cabinet, but the light
should go out again when the temperature returns to the correct storage
level.
C.) Yellow Indicator Light and Fast Freeze Switch
In the switched-on state of the switch (pops up and lights by pressing) the
compressor operates continuously thus providing for the coldest interior
temperature - achievable by the freezer - needed for freezing.
D.) Thermostat Control
This knob is provided for setting and changing the temperature inside the
appliance.

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Basket Storage
Frozen food should be stored in the two lower baskets and the top
compartment used for fast freezing.
Freezer Tray
The freezer tray is particularly suitable for open freezing, for example
strawberries, raspberries etc.

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Starting up and temperature regulation
To Start the Appliance
1.Allow the appliance to stand for 2 hrs after installation.
2. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the mains supply.
3. Freezing different products should always be done in the freezing
compartment after proper preparation.
4. Push the freezer switch (pops up and lights by pressing) 4 hours before
freezing food of small quantities and about 24 hours before freezing
products of larger quantities. This time the compressor operates continuously
to reach the temperature necessary for freezing.
5. Place in the foods to be frozen and let the appliance operate for about 24
hours as written above.
6. Then push the fast freezer switch again (the yellow light will go out and the
switch turns to its original position).
7. The freezing tray is suitable for freezing smaller fruits (raspberry, strawberry,
currant, etc.). Fruits should be put on the tray in thin layers without
packaging. After freezing they can be packed and sorted out then placed into
the storing compartments.
Thermostat Control
The temperature within the
freezer is controlled by the
thermostat control knob situated
on the control panel.
0 = Off
Turning the thermostat control
knob clockwise makes the
temperature progressively colder.

Switching Off the Appliance
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect from the
electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the door
open to prevent unpleasant smells.
Freezing and Storing Frozen Food
It is important that fresh food placed in the freezer is frozen quickly and that
the food already in the freezer is heated as little as possible.
If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be frozen:
1. Push the fast freeze switch (d) to the right 6-24 hours before placing the
fresh food in the freezer, the yellow light will illuminate. The compressor will
now run continuously, to ensure that the fresh food is frozen as quickly as
possible.
2. Place the food in the freezing compartment and leave the 'fast freeze' switch
on for a further 24 hours.
3. Then push the fast freezer switch again (the yellow light will go out and the
switch turns to its original position).
4. The freezing tray is suitable for freezing smaller fruits (raspberry, strawberry,
currant, etc.). Fruits should be put on the tray in thin layers without
packaging. After freezing they can be packed and sorted out then placed into
the storing compartments.
If the 'fast freeze' switch is accidentally left on, the freezer will not be
damaged, but energy will be wasted.
Frozen Food Storage
When first starting the freezer or if the freezer has been out of use for some
time, we advise you to run your appliance for at least 2 hours with the 'fast
freeze' switch on before storing frozen food.
Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the manufacturer.
Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than is necessary.
Important
Do not put carbonated liquids in the freezer. Ice lollies, if consumed
immediately after removal from the freezer can cause a low temperature
skin burn. Do not remove items from the freezer if your hands are damp/wet,
as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns. In the event of a
power cut the food in the freezer will not be affected if the power cut is
short and the freezer is full. Do not open the lid. Should the food begin to
thaw it must be consumed quickly and must not be refrozen.
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Thawing
Deep frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in a fridge or
at room temperature, depending on the time available. Small food items may
even be cooked from frozen, in this case cooking will take longer.
Any frozen food which is allowed to thaw accidentally should either be eaten
as soon as possible, or thrown away. Alternatively, if the food is uncooked and
has not been completely defrosted it can be cooked and then refrozen.
Defrosted
cooked food must never be refrozen.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place in the freezing
compartment and leave to freeze.
2. To remove the cubes twist the tray or hold it under running water for a few
seconds.
Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer compartment by
using pointed or sharp edged objects.

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Defrosting
The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost. This
should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided whenever the
thickness of frost exceeds 6 mm (1/4“).
During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to
remove the foodstuffs.
However, when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete
defrosting should be carried out and it is advisable to peform this operation
when the appliance is empty.
To carry out complete defrosting:
1. Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply. If the plug is inaccessible
turn the thermostat control knob to „0“.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap in several layers of newspaper and store in a
cool place.
3. Leave the door open.
4. Carefully draw the plastic
drain spout out of the lower
part of the appliance
according to the direction of
the arrow and place a tray of
a suitable size in the
position shown.
5. During defrosting, push the
defrost water towards the
edge of the cooling plates
using a dry cloth or a
sponge. It will be collected
at the bottom of the
appliance, from where it can
be diverted into the tray and then disposed of.
6. To accelerate the defrosting process place a bowl of hot (not boiling) water
inside the freezer and close the door.
7. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly, replace the drain
spout and close the door.
8. Turn the thermostat control knob back to a medium setting and leave to run
for at least 4 hours with the 'fast freeze' switch on.
9. Replace the previously removed food.
Important
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs during defrosting may shorten
their safe storage life.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as this
could damage the appliance beyond repair.

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Cleaning and Care
Before any maintenance or cleaning is carried out you must DISCONNECT
the appliance from the electricity supply.
Internal Cleaning
Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5
ml to 0.5 litre of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
NEVER
use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products
or
wax polishes
to clean the interior as these will damage the surface and
leave
a strong odour.
External Cleaning
Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.
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.
Door seal
After opening and closing the door of your freezer you will not be able to
open the door again immediately. This is because a vacuum will have
developed inside, keeping the door closed until the pressures inside and
outside the door have equalised. After a few minutes you can easily reopen
the door.

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. Never cover air vent openings.
Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool
first.
Only leave door open as long as necessary.
Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food will
then be used to cool the fridge.
Always keep the heat emitting condenser, the metal grille on the rear wall
of your appliance clean.
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