AEG ARCTIS User manual

ARCTIS
Gefriertruhen
Chest freezers
Congélateurs-bahuts
Congélatori
Diepvrieskist
Pakastinarkut
Gebrauchsanweisung
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Gebrauiksaanwijzing
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Dear customer,
Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read
these operating instructions carefully. They contain important infor-
mation 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 functioning
of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle ands or with sig-
nal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observ the follow-
ing carefully.
This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical appli-
cations 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 in-
structions can be found at the end in the section “Technical Terminol-
ogy”.
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 de-
partment is always available to you.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound proc-
esses – he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
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.

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Contents
Safety .....:...............................................................................27
Disposal..................................................................................29
Appliance Packaging Information ................................................... 29
Disposal of oldAppliances ........................................................... 29
Installation ..............................................................................30
Installation Location ................................................................... 30
The refrigerator or freezer needs air. ............................................. 30
ApplianceAlignment ................................................................... 31
Electrical Connection .................................................................. 31
Appliance Description ................................................................ 32
Control Panel ........................................................................... 32
Digital temperature display .......................................................... 32
Temperature Warning..................................................................32
InteriorAccessories .................................................................... 33
Prior to Initial Start-Up .............................................................. 33
Initial Start-Up ......................................................................... 34
TemperatureAdjustment ............................................................ 34
Switching theAppliance Off ........................................................ 35
Maximum capacity / Stacking limit .............................................. 36
Freezing .................................................................................36
The role of the pressure equalisation valve ................................... 38
Low Frost System ..................................................................... 38
Frozen Storage ......................................................................... 38
Defrosting .............................................................................. 39
Cleaning and care ..................................................................... 40
Energy Saving Tips .................................................................... 41
What to do if ... ...................................................................... 41
Correcting Malfunctions ............................................................... 41
Replace light bulb ...................................................................... 42
Customer Service ...................................................................... 43
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines ............................................... 43
Special accessories .................................................................... 44
Technical Terminology ................................................................ 45

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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
al! 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 environmen-
tal 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 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
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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 house-
hold 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 compart-
ment.
•Do not place ice cream or ice cubes directly from the freezer com-
partment 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 should occur at the appliance, refer first to the
section “What to do if...” in these operating instruction. If the in-
structions in this section are not sufficient, do not undertake any
further work on your own.
•Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by trained personnel.
Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial
danger. Please contact your dealer or our customer service depart-
ment for repairs.
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• For the electrician: Before carrying out any work on the freezer
always pull out the mains plug or switch off/disengage the house-
hold fuse.
Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound!They can be dumped 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
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 that playing
children lock 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 may not be damaged.
•Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be ob-
tained from the local disposal authorities or town hall.