AEG ARCTIS U 86050-4 I User manual

ARCTIS
U 86050-4 I
Freezer
Operating Instructions
PERFEKT IN FORM UND FUNKTION

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Dear customer,
Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read
these operating instructions carefully. They contain important informa-
tion 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 com-
parable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes
which apply to your model.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper function-
ing of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/ or with
signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the fol-
lowing carefully.
☞1. This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
2. ....
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applica-
tions 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, please contact your local
Service Force Centre.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound proceses
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...

Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Grid preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Reversing the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Building the appliance in under a worktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Fitting the plinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
View of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Prior to Initial Start–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Operating and indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Starting up and temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Ice packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Freezing and storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Storage Goods Symbol/Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Magnetic door seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Noises during operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Technical terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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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 freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the
freezing of fresh food and storing 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 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, 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 environ-
mental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain
that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become dam-
aged.
• 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!
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Important Safety Instructions
• 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 suffoca-
tion!) or get themselves into other dangerous situations.
• 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 tempera-
tures. 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. 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. Exception: high alcohol content spirits can be stored
in the freezer.
• Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after
removal from the freezer. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or
tongue and cause injury.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to
the food causing skin abrasions.
• Warning - Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigera-
tor 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 artificial
means 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.
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• 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.
Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or
burned at an incinerating plant without danger.
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 chloro-
fluorocarbon.
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 ensures that playing 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.
• Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from your local Council or Environmental Health Office.

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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:
Installation directly under a hob is not allowed. The temperatures of
the hob, which in part are quite high, may damage the appliance.
If a hob is installed near the appliance, the corresponding installation
and safety instructions must be adhered to. Considering the numerous
installation conditions which are possible, there is no way of providing
detailed information here.
It is necessary to avoid overheating of the refrigerator by maintaining
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

Grid preparation
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, remove
plug from the mains.
Left door opening:
☞1. Remove the left side (A) of the grid
cutting it from the rear (see figure).
2. Remove the right side (B) of the grid
cutting it from the rear (see figure).
3. Re-install the grid to the base of the
appliance by pushing on to the clasps (a)
until they click.
D
O002/2
A
B
a
a
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adequate distances from heat sources and by the use of a suitable
thermal insulation plate. Proper ventilation of the appliance must also
be ensured.

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Installation
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.
To reverse the opening
direction of the door, pro-
ceed as shown in the fig-
ures:
1
1
23
4
5
Warning! After completion of
the door reversing operation,
check that the door gasket
adheres to the cabinet. If the
ambient temperature is cold
(i.e. in Winter), the gasket may
not fit perfectly to the cabinet.
In that case, wait for the nat-
ural fitting of the gasket or
accelerate this process by heat-
ing up the part involved with a
normal hairdryer on a low set-
ting.
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10
11
9
12
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Installation kit
☞
Building the appliance in under a worktop
The dimensions of the recessed
installation area must correspond
with those indicated in the figure.
☞
600
550
min.
600
1
1xA
12
1xB 2xC
2
2
1
12
2. To fit these brackets remove the two screws at the top left and right
hand front corners of the cabinet.
3. Position the two brackets as shown in the figure and replace the two
securing screws.
☞1. Two cabinet securing brackets
are supplied with the installa-
tion pack. They need to be
assembled onto the cabinet
prior to cabinet being pushed
into the Kitchen aperture.
Left hand
bracket
Right hand
bracket
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4. Push the appliance into
place. The plug socket nec-
essary for connection of
the appliance to the elec-
tricity supply should be
positioned, so that the plug
is not placed in the recess.
To adjust the height pro-
ceed as follows:
5. Loosen or tighten the two
front feet.
596
555
max
Li89 +
-
2
6. The rear feet are adjusted by turning the screw in the front kick plate
to the left or right.
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7. If necessary, pads are supplied for the
rear feet to make sliding the appliance
in and out of the recess easier. To fit the
pads, press them onto the rear feet.
If required, the dimensions of these
pads can be reduced by breaking them
where marked.
2/a
N.B. The joint cover (B) is to be
assembled after having
installed the appliance in the
recess.
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1
2
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4
115°
9. To mount the furniture door
proceed as shown in the fig-
ures:
6
a
b
10
12
3
4
C
8. Push the appliance into
place and retain the cab-
inet with screws through
the securing brackets
into the worktop or
adjacent woodwork as
necessary.
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7
8
ab
clic
clic
c
C
C

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Upper part of kitchen furniture panel
Lower part of kitchen
furniture panel
9/a
275 275
max 100
11 =
=
10
9b
a
==
1
2
10
12
3
45
°

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10. Refit the covering strip.
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A
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Fitting the plinth
Important!
For the efficient operation of the appliance, it is important that the
original ventilation grid is used.
• For an opening height dimension
A=820 mm and a plinth height
dimension a=100 mm, the plinth may
be fitted without adjustments. The
same applies to an opening height
dimension B=870 mm and a plinth
height dimension b=150 mm.
• For plinth heights greater than
a=100 mm, b=150 mm, a cut should
be made in the plinth, 580 mm wide,
in the centre of the appliance posi-
tion, leaving a remaining height of
a=100 mm, b=150 mm.
• Attach plinth to the kitchen units.
Important!
The plinth must be positioned at a minimum distance of 25 mm from
the door.
Please check whether, after installing your appliance and especially
after reversing the door, the door seal seals right round. A badly fitting
door seal may lead to heavy frosting and result in a higher power con-
sumption (see also “What to do if ...”).
008
580
a=100
b=150
25-80
A=820
B=870
25
Power supply
A correctly installed, earthed socket is required for the electrical sup-
ply. The supply must have a fuse rating of at least 10 Amps. If the
socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in, the electrical
installation must include suitable means of isolating the appliance
from the mains (e.g. a fused spur).
Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to ascertain
if supply voltage and current values correspond with those of the
mains at the installation location.
e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or
220 ... 240 V ~50 Hz
(i.e. 220 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)
The rating plate is inside the appliance on the left.
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The mains cable may only be changed by a qualified electrician or
competent person. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact
your local AEG Service Force Centre.
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 pre-
sent 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 safe-
ty.
2
07
GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP

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Description of the appliance
View of the appliance
➁
➂
➃
1 Freezer calendar
2 Control panel
3 Drawer (only for storage)
4 Drawer (for storing frozen food and freezing fresh produce)
5 Temperature display
6 Magnet holder for door alarm
Prior to Initial Start–Up
☞1. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
2. Remove the ice packs from the appliance.
3. Only put the ice packs to freeze in the top drawer after the optimum
storage temperature of –18 °C has been reached.
4. Re-freeze thawed ice packs in the same way, e. g. after cleaning the
appliance.
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➃
➄
➅
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Operating and indicator panel
Important! Only use the appliance when built-in!
1Thermostat control knob
2ON/OFF switch
3Pilot light (green)
4Warning light (red)
5Fast freeze light (yellow)
6Fast freeze button and used to switch off the warning tone
The appliance can be switched ON or OFF by pressing the ON/OFF
switch (2). When the green pilot light (3) is illuminated this shows
that the appliance is on.
A coin in needed to turn the thermostat control knob (1). This makes
it is more difficult to change the temperature setting accidentally
(child protection).
The green pilot light (3), comes on when the appliance is switched on
and the mains voltage is available. In this setting, the refrigerating
unit operates automatically.
The thermostat control knob (1) can be used for variable setting of
the storage temperature for your frozen food.
The optimum storage conditions occur at
-18°C and can be checked at the ther-
mometer (fig.).
The fast-freeze button (6) with its yellow
pilot light (5). The yellow pilot light comes
on when the switch (6) has been operated. The refrigerating unit then
operates continuously.
The red temperature warning light (4) comes on when:
– the appliance has been started up but the storage temperature has
not yet been reached;
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– the minimum storage temperature is no longer being maintained
(fault);
– excessive amounts of fresh food are placed inside; or
– if the appliance door is open for too long.
☞1. Turn the thermostat control knob to the desired setting with the aid
of a coin.
2. The compressor starts and then runs automatically. The green pilot
light illuminates.
Important! Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a temper-
ature of -18°C, or the red warning light has gone out, before storing
frozen food.
Warning system
The warning system comprises of an optical warning light (red) and an
acoustic warning tone. The red warning light and the warning tone
signal an alarm
- if the appliance door is left open too long;
- if the temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm.
"Open Door" warning
The warning tone sounds if the door is left open for more than 60
seconds.
You can switch off the warning tone by closing the door.
Temperature Warning
The red warning light illuminates and the warning tone sounds if the
temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -12°C.
An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment may be
caused by
- frequent or extended opening of the door;
- storing large quantities of warm food;
- a high ambient temperature;
- a malfunction in the cooling system.
☞1. Switch off the warning tone by pressing the fast freeze button. The
yellow fast freeze light illuminates. The red warning light remains illu-
minated until the required temperature has been reached again.
2. After the storage temperature has been reached, press the fast freeze
button again to switch off the fast freeze function. The yellow light
goes out.
Note: when the appliance is switched on for the first time, the warn-
ing light and the warning tone signal an alarm because the necessary
storage temperature in the freezer compartment has not yet been
reached.