AEG ARCTIS 189 GT User manual

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ARCTIS 189 GT
ARCTIS 261 GT
Chest freezer
Operating Instructions

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Dear customer,
Before placing your new chest freezer 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.
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!, Attention!). Please observe the following carefully.
This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
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.
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, our customer service department is
always available to you.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes  he
who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
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Contents
Safety 4
Disposal 6
Appliance Packaging Information 6
Disposal of old Appliances 6
Installation 7
Installation Location 7
The freezer needs air 8
Electrical Connection 9
Appliance Description 10
Control Panel 9
Starting up 9
Temperature adjustment 11
Opening/closing the lid 11
The role of the Pressure
Equilisation Valve 11
Low Frost System 12
Lock 12
Storage baskets 13
Switching the Appliance Off 14
Maximum capacity /
Stacking limit 14
Freezing 14
Frozen Storage 16
Defrosting 16
Cleaning and care 17
Energy Saving Tips 18
What to do if 18
Correcting Malfunctions 18
Replace light bulb 20
Service & Spare Parts 21
Customer Care 21
Regulations,
Standards, Guidelines 22

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Safety
The safety of our freezers is in accordance with recognised technological
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 freezer is intended for household use. It is suitable for freezing and
storage of frozen food. The manufacturer assumes no liability for
damages occurring through improper operation or use of the appliance
for unintended purposes.
Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
If you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes other
than the freezing or frozen storage of foods, please observe all valid legal
regulations for your application.
Prior to initial start-up
check the refrigerator/freezer for transport damage. Do not under any
circumstances connect a damaged appliance! Please contact your
supplier in the event of damage.
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.
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 for Children
Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for children.
Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from children!
For appliances with lockable lids: Children playing could get locked in.
Danger of suffocation! Keep the key out of the reach of children and do
not leave it near the appliance.

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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 eliminates the danger that playing children lock themselves
into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place themselves into other
life-endangering situations.
Children often do not recognise the dangers involved with household
appliances. Please provide for the necessary supervision and do not allow
children to play with the appliance!
Daily Operation
Containers with flammable gases or fluids can develop leaks through
contact with the cold. Danger of explosion! Do not store containers with
flammable substances, such as aerosol cans, refill cartridges for cigarette
lighters etc. in the refrigerator/freezer.
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. into
the freezer compartment. Exception: Spirits with high alcohol content
may be stored in the freezer compartment.
Do not place ice cream or ice cubes directly from the freezer
compartment into the mouth. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or
tongue and cause injury.
Never touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.
Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer (e.g.
electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
Before cleaning the appliance always pull the mains plug out or switch
off/disengage the household fuse.
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 AEG Service Force Centre.

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Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally friendly. They can be safely disposed of at
a recycling centre.
About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as
follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of
chlorofluorocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at
a waste-paper recycling collection location.
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 eliminates the danger of playing children locking themselves
into 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 refrigerating circuit must not be damaged.
Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from your local Council or Environmental Health Office.

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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room on a firm and
level surface.
Warning! The appliance may not be exposed to spray or water splashes.
There is a danger of electrical shock!
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;
only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds
to the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed.
The climate classification is stipulated on the serial plate which can be
found on the inner side of the lid. 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
Model ARCTIS 189 GT ARCTIS 261 GT
Volume (gross) litres
Volume (net) litres
Height without/with roller cm
Width cm
Depth cm
Weight kg
Energy consumpt./24h kWh
Freezing capacity kg/24h
Hold-over time hours
Rated power W
189
184
87,6/88,3
93,5
66,5
49
0,53
23
43
75
261
255
87,6/88,3
11 9
66,5
57
0,64
27
47
100
Technical Specifications

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The freezer needs air.
The side walls become warm whilst the appliance is on. The heat is
generated by the special refrigerating system (shell condenser) and helps
prevent condensation. In order for the heat to be able to be dissipated, air
must be able to circulate around all the side walls.
Attention! To function correctly the appliance requires good ventilation.
Make sure that the side walls and the base of the appliance are not covered
or obstructed.

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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.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety mea-sures
not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as
that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is inside, on
the left.
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.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
1.The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi-nal
marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green
and yellow.
2.The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or
coloured black.
3.The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L
or coloured red.
4.Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present
and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.
Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety
(shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safety.

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Thermostat
control knob Signal light
Appliance Description
Control Panel
Starting Up
Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up
(see section: Cleaning and Care).
Insert the mains plug of the chest freezer into the mains supply. Set the
thermostat control knob to a medium setting and leave the appliance to run
for 2 hours before placing any food inside.
The temperature inside the freezer must be -18 °C or colder. This can be
checked by measuring the temperature of the top middle package.
When the appliance has reached the correct temperature for safe storage of
frozen food the red signal light will illuminate. If the temperature in the
freezer is too high the light will go out. The light may go out for the following
reasons:
There is a power failure.
The lid has been recently opened.
A large quantity of food has been added to the appliance.
There is a fault.
Important: Check regularly on the red temperature warning light and on a
thermometer placed inside whether the storage temperature is being
maintained.