AEG ARCTIS G 9 18 50-4 i User manual

ARCTIS G 9 18 50-4 i
Integrating Freezer
Operating and Installation Instru tions
AEG
Addington Way
LUTON
Bedfordshire
LU4 9QQ
http://www aeg co uk
© Copyright by AEG
2223 383-01 04/06 Subje t to hange without noti e

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Dear customer,
Before pla ing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read
these operating instru tions arefully. They ontain important information
for safe use, for installation and for are of the applian e.
Please keep these operating instru tions for future referen e. Pass them on
to possible new owners of the applian e.
These operating instru tions are for use with several te hni ally ompara-
ble models with varying a essories. Please observe the notes whi h apply
to your model.
Notes whi h are important for your safety or for the proper fun tioning of
the applian e are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words
(Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe the following arefully.
Supplementary information regarding operation and pra ti al appli ations
of the applian e appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes on erning e onomi al and environmentally sound use of
the applian e are marked with the loverleaf.
The operating instru tions ontain instru tions for the orre tion of possi-
ble malfun tions by the user in the se tion "What to do if ...". If these
instru tions should not be suffi ient, our ustomer servi e department is
always available to you.
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Housing dimensions
Height 1780 mm
Depth 550 mm
Width 560 mm
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
This applian e was designed for household use and was manufa tured in
a ordan e with the appropriate standards. The ne essary measures in
a ordan e with applian e safety legislation regulations (GSG), a ident
prevention regulations for refrigeration applian es (VBG 20) and the regu-
lations of the German So iety of Ele tri al Engineers (VDE) were observed in
the manufa ture of this applian e.
The refrigerant ir uit has been he ked for leaks.
This applian e is in a ordan e with the following EU guidelines:
– 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines.
– 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
(in luding guideline hange noti e 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline
To buy a essories, onsumables and spare parts at our online shop please
visit: http://www.aeg-electrolux.co.uk

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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Applian e Pa kaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disposal of old Applian es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remove transport safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operating and indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting up -setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Freezing and storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Storage goods symbols/ Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
What to do if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Corre ting Malfun tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Customer Care Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Your refrigerator needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Reversing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Housing dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Positioning
This applian e should only be installed at a lo ation where the ambient tem-
perature orresponds to the limate lassifi ation indi ated on the rating
plate, whi h is lo ated at the left on the inside of the applian e.
The following table shows whi h ambient temperature is orre t for ea h
limate lassifi ation:
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +18°C to + 38°C
T +18°C to + 43°C
Your appliance needs air
For safety reasons, minimum ventila-
tion must be as shown Fig.
Attention: keep ventilation openings
clear of obstruction;
50 mm
min.
200 cm
2
200 cm
2
min.
D567
Reversing the door
The side the door opens an be hanged from the right side (fa tory adjust-
ment) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
Warning! When hanging the side the door opens, the applian e must not
be onne ted to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.

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Safety
The safety aspe ts of our refrigerators/freezers omply with a epted te h-
ni al standards and the German Applian e Safety Law. Nevertheless, we
onsider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety infor-
mation:
Intended use
• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the oo-
ling, freezing and storing of frozen food, as well as for making i e. If the
applian e is used for purposes other than those intended or used in or-
re tly, no liability an be a epted by the manufa turer for any damage
that may be aused.
• Alterations or hanges to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
• If you use the refrigerator in a ommer ial appli ation or for purposes
other than the ooling, freezing or frozen storage of foods, please obser-
ve all valid legal regulations for your appli ation.
Prior to initial start–up
• Che k the refrigerator for transport damage. Under no ir umstan e
should a damaged applian e be plugged in! In the event of damage, please
onta t the vendor.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is ontained within the refrigerant ir uit
of the applian e, a natural gas with a high level of environmental ompa-
tibility, whi h is nevertheless flammable.
• During transportation and installation of the applian e, be ertain that
none of the omponents of the refrigerant ir uit be ome damaged.
• If the refrigerant ir uit should be ome damaged:
– avoid open flames and sour es of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in whi h the applian e is situated.
Safety of children
• Pa kaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) an be dangerous for hildren. There is
a risk of suffo ation! Keep pa kaging material away from hildren!
• Please make old applian es unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains
plug, ut off the mains able, break or remove spring or bolt at hes, if fit-
ted. By doing this you ensure that hildren annot lo k themselves in the
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Installation
Electrical Connection
Any ele tri al work required to install this applian e should be arried
out by a qualified ele tri ian or ompetent person.
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not
be observed.
Before swit hing on, make sure the ele tri ity supply voltage is the same as
that indi ated on the applian e rating plate. The rating plate is inside, on the
left.
The applian e is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of having
to hange 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
oloured in a ordan e with the fol-
lowing ode:
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the olours of the wires in the
mains lead of this applian e may not
orrespond with the oloured mark-
ings identifying the terminals in your
plug, pro eed as follows:
1. The wire oloured green and yellow must be onne ted to the terminal
marked with the letter “E” or by the earth symbol or oloured green and yel-
low.
2. The wire oloured blue must be onne ted to the terminal marked “N” or
oloured bla k.
3. The wire oloured brown must be onne ted to the terminal marked “L” or
oloured red.
4. Upon ompletion there must be no ut, or stray strands of wire present and
the ord lamp must be se ure over the outer sheath.
Warning! A ut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp so ket is a serious safety
(sho k) hazard. Ensure that the ut-off plug is disposed of safely.
D207
GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP

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fridge when playing (there is risk of suffo ation!) or get themselves into
other dangerous situations.
• Often hildren annot re ognise the hazards present in household
applian es. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision
and never let hildren play with the applian e!
Daily Operation
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids an leak at low temperatures.
There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any ontainers with flamma-
ble materials su h as, for example, spray ans, fire extinguisher refill ar-
tridges et in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and ans must not be pla ed in the freezer ompartment. They an
burst when the ontents freeze, high arbonate ontent drinks an even
explode! Never store lemonade, jui es, beer, wine, sparkling wine et . in
the freezer ompartment. Ex eption: high al ohol ontent spirits an be
stored in the freezer ompartment.
• Do not put i e reams or i e ubes in the mouth immediately after remo-
val from the freezer ompartment. Very old i e an freeze to the lips or
tongue and ause injury.
• Do not tou h frozen food with wet hands. Your hands ould freeze to the
food.
• Do not operate any ele tri al applian es in the refrigerator/freezer (e.g.
ele tri i e ream makers, mixers et .).
• Before leaning the applian e, always swit h off the applian e and unplug
it, or pull the house fuse or swit h off the ir uit breaker.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains so ket, do not pull
on the able.
In case of malfunction
• If the a malfun tion o urs on the applian e, please look first in the "What
to do if ..." se tion of these instru tions. If the information given there
does not help, please do not perform any further repairs yourself.
• Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by qualified servi e engineers.
Improper repairs an give rise to signifi ant hazards. If your applian e
needs repairing, please onta t your lo al Servi e For e Centre or our
Customer Servi e.
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GU R NTEE CONDITIONS
Standard guarantee conditions
We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the pur hase this AEG applian-
e or any part thereof is proved to be defe tive by reason only of faulty workmanship or
materials, we will, at our dis retion repair or repla e the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour,
materials or arriage on ondition that:
· The applian e has been orre tly installed and used only on the ele tri ity or gas supply sta-
ted on the rating plate.
· The applian e has been used for normal domesti purposes only, and in a ordan e with
the manufa turer's operating and maintenan e instru tions.
· The applian e has not been servi ed, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by
any person not authorised by us.
· All servi e work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Servi e For e Centre. Any
applian e or defe tive part repla ed shall be ome the Company's property.
· This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
· Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be avai-
lable outside these hours in whi h ase a premium will be harged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
· Damage or alls resulting from transportation, improper use or negle t, the repla ement of
any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plasti .
· Costs in urred for alls to put right an applian e whi h is improperly installed or alls to
applian es outside the United Kingdom.
· Applian es found to be in use within a ommer ial environment, plus those whi h are
subje t to rental agreements.
· Produ ts of AEG manufa ture whi h are not marketed by AEG.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another ountry within Europe then your guarantee moves with you
to your new home subje t to the following qualifi ations:
· The guarantee starts from the date you first pur hased your produ t.
· The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists
in the new ountry of use for this brand or range of produ ts.
· This guarantee relates to you and annot be transferred to another user.
· Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
· The produ t is installed and used in a ordan e with our instru tions and is only used dome-
sti ally, i.e. a normal household.
· The produ t is installed taking into a ount regulations in your new ountry.
Before you move please onta t your nearest Customer Care entre, listed below, to give
them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the lo al Servi e Organisation is
aware of your move and able to look after you and your applian es.
Fran e Senlis [phone]
Germany Nürnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Sto kholm [phone]
UK Luton [phone]

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Disposal
ppliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They an be dumped or burned at
an in inerating plant without danger!
About the materials: The plasti s an be re y led and are identified as fol-
lows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer overing and the bags in the interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, whi h are all free of hlorofluo-
ro arbon.
The arton parts are made from re y led paper and should be disposed of
at a waste-paper re y ling olle tion lo ation.
Disposal of old ppliances
For environmental reasons, refrigeration applian es must be disposed of
properly. This applies to your old applian e, and - at the end of its servi e
life - for your new applian e as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old applian es make them inoperable. Remo-
ve plug from mains, sever the power able, remove or destroy any snap or
lat h losures. This eliminates the danger that playing hildren lo k them-
selves into the applian e (danger of suffo ation!) or pla e themselves into
other life-endangering situations.
Disposal:
• The applian e may not be disposed of with domesti waste or bulky refu-
se.
• The refrigerant ir uit, espe ially the heat ex hanger at the ba k of the
applian e, may not be damaged.
• The symbol on the produ t or on its pa kaging indi ates that this
produ t may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be han-
ded over to the appli able olle tion point for the re y ling of ele tri al
and ele troni equipment. By ensuring this produ t is disposed of orre -
tly, you will help prevent potential negative onsequen es for the envi-
ronment and human health, whi h ould otherwise be aused by inap-
propriate waste handling of this produ t. For more detailed information
about re y ling of this produ t, please onta t your lo al ity offi e, your
household waste disposal servi e or the shop where you pur hased the
produ t.
Remove transport safeguard
The applian e and the interior fittings are prote ted for transport.
• Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.
• Remove all adhesive tape and pa king pie es from the interior of the
applian e.
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Service and Spare Parts
In the event of your applian e requiring servi e, or if you wish to pur hase spare parts, please
onta t your lo al Servi e For e Centre by telephoning:
08 0 5 929929
Your telephone all will be automati ally routed to the Servi e For e Centre overing your post
ode area. For address of your lo al Servi e For e Centre and further information about Servi e
For e, please visit the website at www.servi efor e. o.uk.
Before alling out an engineer, please ensure you have read details under the heading “Some-
thing Not Working”. When you onta t the Servi e For e Centre you will need to give following
details:
1. Your name, address and post ode
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and on ise details of the fault
4. The model and serial number of the aplian e. (found on the rating plate).
5. The pur hase date
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for
in-guarantee service calls.
For Customer Services in the Republic of Ireland please contact us at the address
below:
AEG
Electrolux Group (Irl) Ltd
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12 - Republic of Ireland
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Customer Care Department
For general enquiries on erning your AEG applian e or for futher information on AEG
produ ts, please onta t our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the
address below or visit our website at www.aeg. o.uk.
Customer Care Department
Major Appliances
AEG Domesti Applian es
Addington Way
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 9 QQ
Tel: [phone]*
* alls to this number may be re orded for training purposes

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Operating and indicator panel
ABCDEFGHI
+
°C °C
-
ON/OFF
FROSTMATIC ALARMOFF
A. Mains pilot indi ator (green)
B. Freezer button ON/OFF
C. Temperature setting button (+)
D. Temperature display
E. Temperature setting button (-)
F. FROSTMATIC fun tion "on" indi ator (yellow)
G. FROSTMATIC button
H. Alarm reset light
I. Alarm reset button
Temperature setting buttons
The temperature is adjusted using the “C“ and “E“ buttons. These buttons are
onne ted to the temperature display.
• The temperature display is swit hed over from the display of the ACTUAL
temperature (Temperature display is illuminated) to the display of the DESI-
RED temperature (Temperature display flashes) by pressing one of the two
buttons, “C“ or “E“.
• Ea h time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED temperatu-
re is adjusted by 1 °C. The DESIRED temperature must be rea hed within 24
hours.
If neither button is pressed, the temperature display automati ally swit hes
ba k after a short period (approx. 5 se .) to the display of the ACTUAL tem-
perature.
DESIRED temperature means:
The temperature that has been sele ted for inside the freezer. The DESIRED
temperature is indi ated by flashing numbers.
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Heavy build up of frost, possi-
bly also on the door seal.
Door seal is not air tight (pos-
sibly after hanging over the
hinges).
Carefully warm the leaking
se tions of the door seal with
a hair dryer (not hotter than
approx. 50 °C). At the same
time shape the warmed door
seal by hand su h that it sits
orre tly.
The freezer temperature is not
suffi ient, red light lights up,
temperature signal sounds
The applian e is near a heat
sour e.
Please look in the "Installation
lo ation" se tion.
Disturban e on the applian e
Swit h on the fast freeze
swit h, keep the freezer lo-
sed, inform your ustomer
servi e
Unusual noises.
The applian e is tou hing the
wall or other obje ts.
Applian e is not level.
A omponent, e.g. a pipe, on
the rear of the applian e is
tou hing another part of the
applian e or the wall.
If ne essary, arefully bend
the omponent out of the
way.
Move the applian e slightly.
The feet are not adjustable.
The ompressor starts after a
period of time.
This is normal, no error has
o urred.
The ompressor does not start
immediately after hanging
the temperature setting.
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy

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ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indi ates the urrent temperature inside the freezer.
The ACTUAL temperature is indi ated with illuminated numbers.
Temperature display
The temperature display an indi ate several pie es of information.
• During normal operation, the temperature urrently present in the freezer
(ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.
• When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indi ates the
freezer temperature urrently set (DESIRED temperature).
Starting Up - Setting the Temperature
1. Plug the mains plug into the mains so ket.
2. If the display is OFF, press ON/OFF button. The green mains pilot indi ator
illuminates. The alarm light flashes and the buzzer sounds.
3. Press the “I” button to stop the buzzer, the light still flashes sin e the tem-
peratur is rea hed.
4. Press either the “C“ or “E“ button. The temperature display swit hes over and
the DESIRED temperature urrently set flashes on the temperature display.
5. Set the required temperature by pressing the “C“ or “E“ buttons (see se tion
"Temperature setting buttons"). The temperature display will immediately
show the hanged setting. Ea h time the button is pressed the temperatu-
re is adjusted by 1 °C.
From a food safety point of view -18 °C should be onsidered suffi iently
old for storing food in the freezer.
Ice pack
There are two i e pa ks in one drawer of the freezer.
In the event of a power failure or malfun tion, the i e pa k will lengthen
the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to be ome too warm by
several hours. The i e pa k an only fulfil this task optimally if it is pla ed in
the uppermost drawer, at the front, above the frozen food. You an use the
i e pa k for ooling old bags.
FROSTM TIC
The FROSTMATIC fun tion a elerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the
same time, prote ts foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.
1. The FROSTMATIC fun tion is swit hed on by pressing the FROSTMATIC but-
ton. The yellow light illuminates.
If the FROSTMATIC fun tion is not ended manually, the applian e ele tro-
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Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Applian e does not work, no
pilot light is illuminated.
Applian e is not swit hed on Swit h on the applian e.
Mains plug is not plugged in
or is loose. Insert mains plug.
Fuse has blown or is defe tive. Che k fuse, repla e if ne es-
sary.
So ket is defe tive. Mains malfun tions are to be
orre ted by an ele tri ian.
Green light does not light up,
yellow light lights up when
fast freeze fu tion is a tiva-
ted, applian e is on.
Green light faulty. Please inform your ustomer
servi e
Yellow light does not light up,
when fast freeze fu tion is
a tivated, applian e is on.
Yellow light faulty. Please inform your ustomer
servi e
The freezer temperature is not
suffi ient, red light lights up,
temperature signal sounds
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
Please look in the "Initial Start
Up" se tion.
Press the fast freeze swit h
Door was open for an exten-
ded period.
A large quantity of warm
food was pla ed in the
applian e within the last 24
hours.
Open the door only as long as
ne essary. Press the fast free-
ze swit h
Applian e ools too mu h. Temperature is set too old.
Turn the temperature regula-
tor to a warmer setting tem-
porarily.
What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
A malfun tion may be aused by only a minor fault that you an re tify
yourself using the following instru tions. Do not perform any other work on
the applian e if the following information does not provide assistan e in
your spe ifi ase.
Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by quali-
fied servi e engineers. Improper repairs an give rise to signifi ant hazards
for the user. If your applian e needs repairing, please onta t your spe iali-
st dealer or our Customer Servi e.

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ni s swit h off the FROSTMATIC fun tion after 52 hours. The yellow light
goes out.
2. The FROSTMATIC fun tion an be ended manually at any time by pressing
the FROSTMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
larm reset button
In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the freezer (e.g. power
ut) warning light (H) will start to flash and a buzzer will sound.
After the temperature has returned to normal, the warning light (H) will
ontinue to flash, although the buzzer has stopped.
When the alarm button is pressed, the warmest temperature rea hed in the
ompartment flashes on the indi ator (max. 5 se onds). To stop the buzzer
push the button “I”.
Switching the ppliance off
To swit h off, hold down the ON/OFF button for approx. 3 se onds. This will
result in a ountdown from "3" to "1" taking pla e in the temperature
display. On rea hing "1" the fridge will swit h off. The temperature display
will go off.
Note:
The applian e annot be swit hed on or off if unplugged, or if there is no
power being supplied to it. Following onne tion to the mains power sup-
ply, the applian e returns to the same operating state as before the inter-
ruption of main power.
If the applian e is not going to be used for an extended period:
1. Swit h off the applian e, holding down the ON/OFF button until the display
goes off (see above).
2. Remove the mains plug or swit h off or turn out the ir uit breaker or fuse.
3. Defrost the freezer ompartment and lean the applian e thoroughly (see
se tion: “Cleaning and Maintenan e”).
4. Finally, leave the doors open to avoid a build up of odours.
Freezing and storing frozen food
You an use your freezer for freezing fresh food.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer ompartment must be –18 °C or older
before freezing food.
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Energy Saving Tips
• Do not install the applian e near ookers, radiators or other sour es of
warmth. High ambient temperatures ause longer, more frequent opera-
tion of the ompressor.
• Ensure suffi ient air ir ulation and exhaust at the applian e base and at
the ba k wall of the applian e. Never over air vent openings.
• Do not pla e warm foods into the applian e. Allow warm foods to ool
first.
• Only leave door open as long as ne essary.
• Do not set temperature any older than ne essary.
• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The old in the frozen food will
then be used to ool the fridge.
• Always keep the heat emitting ondenser, the metal grille on the rear wall
of your applian e, lean.
lead to the damage of plasti parts.
• The applian e must be dry before it is pla ed ba k into servi e.
Attention!
• Ethereal oils and organi solvents an atta k plasti parts, e.g.
– lemon jui e or the jui e from orange peals;
– butyri a id;
– leansers whi h ontain a eti a id.
Do not allow su h substan es to ome into onta t with applian e parts.
• Do not use any abrasive leansers.
1. Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen food
in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a ool pla e, well overed.
2.. Swit h the applian e off and remove the plug from the mains, or swit h off
or turn out the ir uit breaker or fuse.
3. Clean the applian e and the interior a essories with a loth and lukewarm
water. Commer ially available dish washing detergents may also be used.
4. After leaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
A umulation of dust at the ondenser in reases energy onsumption. For
this reason arefully lean the ondenser at the ba k of the applian e on e
a year with a soft brush or a va uum leaner.

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• Please observe the freezing apa ity given on the rating plate. The free-
zing apa ity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that an be frozen
within a period of 24 hours. If you wish to freeze food several days in a
row, please observe a maximum apa ity of only 2/3 to 3/4 of that on the
rating plate. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen
right through to the ore as qui kly as possible.
• Allow warm food to ool down before freezing. The warmth will ause
in reased i e formation and in rease the power onsumption.
• Please note the maximum storage times spe ified by the manufa turer.
• Thawed foods whi h have not been pro essed further ( ooked into meals)
may not under any ir umstan es be frozen a se ond time.
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids an leak at low temperatures.
There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any ontainers with flamma-
ble materials su h as, for example, spray ans, fire extinguisher refill ar-
tridges et in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and ans must not be pla ed in the freezer. They an burst when
the ontents freeze, high arbonate ontent drinks an even explode!
Never store lemonade, jui es, beer, wine, sparkling wine et . in the free-
zer. Ex eption: high al ohol ontent spirits an be stored in the freezer.
• All foods must be pa ked air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not
dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour ontamination of
other frozen goods o urs.
Caution! Do not tou h frozen food with wet hands. Your hands ould free-
ze to the food.
1. Pla e the pa ked food in the drawers. Pla e food to be frozen. Unfrozen
food must not tou h items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food ould
begin to defrost.
2. Press the fast freeze button 24 hours before introdu ing fresh food for free-
zing of fresh food. The yellow light omes on.
3. Pla e frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type, as far as possible.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
1. Fill the i e ube tray 3/4 full with old water, pla e it in the freezer om-
partment and leave to freeze.
2. To loosen the frozen ubes, either bend the i e ube tray or hold it under
running water for a few se onds.
Important! Never try to free an i e tray that is frozen to the freezer om-
partment using pointed or sharp edged obje ts. Use the i e s raper supplied.
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Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
• The symbols on the drawers show
different types of frozen goods.
• The numbers indi ate storage times
in months for the appropriate
types of frozen goods.
Whether the upper or lower value of the indi ated storage time is valid
depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing. The
lower value applies to foods with high fat ontent.
Defrosting
Freezer
The inner walls of the freezer are automati ally defrosted.
Switching off the appliance
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
1. Remove all deep-frozen pa kages as well as i e trays.
2. Swit h off the applian e by holding down the ON/OFF button.
3. Remove the mains plug or swit h off or turn out the ir uit breaker or fuse.
4. Defrost freezer ompartment and lean thoroughly (see se tion: “Cleaning
and Care”).
5. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
Cleaning and Care
For hygieni reasons the applian e interior, in luding interior a essories,
should be leaned regularly.
Warning!
• The applian e may not be onne ted to the mains during leaning. Danger
of ele tri al sho k! Before leaning swit h the applian e off and remove the
plug from the mains, or swit h off or turn out the ir uit breaker or fuse.
• Never lean the applian e with a steam leaner. Moisture ould a umu-
late in ele tri al omponents, danger of ele tri al sho k! Hot vapours an