AEG ARCTIS User manual

ARCTIS
Electronic Freezer
Electronische diepvrieskasten
Congeladores electrónicos
gOperating Instructions
lGebruiksaanwijzing
eInstrucciones para el uso

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Dear customer,
Before placing your new refrigerator 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.
1 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.
0 1. This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the
operation of the appliance.
2. .....
3 Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applica-
tions of the appliance appear after this symbol.
2 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 "Technical
Terminology".
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.
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remove transport safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The freezer needs ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Opening the door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Door Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Interior Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ice Packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
FROSTMATIC Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Prior to Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Control and Information System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
“Open door”warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Partial/complete thaw warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Frozen Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Maximum Load/Stacking Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Noises during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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1Safety
The safety of our freezers is in accordance with recognised technolo-
gical 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 suited for the freezing
and frozen storage of foods as well as the preparation of ice. 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 freezer for transport damage. Do not under any circum-
stances 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.
•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 for Children
•Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for chil-
dren. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from
children!
•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 them-
selves into other life-endangering situations.

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•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 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, champa-
gne 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 com-
partment into the mouth. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or ton-
gue and cause injury.
•Never touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the
goods.
•Warning - Do not operate any electrical appliances in the appliance
(e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.) unless they have been
authorised by the manufacturer.
•Warning - In order not to impair the function of the appliance, never
cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
•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 switch off and remove the plug from
the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
•Placing frozen goods on the top of the appliance can lead to the
accumulation of condensate in the cavity of the storage tray through
contact with the cold. Electronic components are housed within this
cavity. If condensate should drip onto these components, the
appliance could be damaged by a short circuit. For this reason do not
place frozen goods on top of the appliance.
•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 sec-
tion "What to do if ..." in these operating instruction. If the instruc-

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tions in this section are not sufficient, do not undertake any further
work on your own.
•Feezers 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 department for repairs.
Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped or bur-
ned 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.
1Warning! 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 refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of
the appliance, may not be damaged.
•Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall.

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Appliance Transport
Two persons are required for transport of the appliance. There are two
recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the
appliance at the top for improved gripping.
01. Pull the plinth cover forwards to remove (see P. 14, „Reversing the
door“, Item 1).
2. Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw-
ing, and transport the appliance.
3. In order to push the appliance into its final position, press carefully at
the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly. The weight is
thus transferred to the back casters and the appliance can be easily
pushed.

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Remove transport safeguard
The appliance as well as interior accessory parts are safeguarded for
transport.
01. Remove tape from left and right of the outside of the door.
3Tape remnants can be removed with benzene. Wipe off benzene.
2. Remove all tape and pads from the interior of the appliance.
3. Peal off the protective film from the control panel, if existing.
4. Remove door seal safeguards from door seal at the inside of the door.
5. With open door remove transport safeguard at door pivot.

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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room. The base-
ment is an ideal set-up location for freezers.
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 corre-
sponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is desi-
gned.
The climate classification can be found on the rating 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:
If installation next to a source of heat is unavoidable, the following
minimum clearances must be maintained at the sides of the appliance:
–for electric cookers 3 cm;
–for oil and coal fired ranges 30 cm.
If these clearances cannot be maintained a heat insulating pad is requi-
red between the cooker and the refrigeration appliance.
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.
Appliance Alignment
01. The appliance must have a solid, level footing. Please compensate for
unevenness in the floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front
in or out.
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

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The freezer needs ventilation
Air is fed under the door through the vent
slots in the base and is exhausted upwards
along the back wall. To ensure proper air cir-
culation never cover or alter the vent ope-
nings.
Attention! If the appliance is installed under,
for example, a hanging cabinet, a clearance of
at least 10 cm between the top of the
appliance and the cabinet above it must be
maintained.
01. Break both wall spacing ele-
ments from the plinth and insert
them into the sockets at the
back side of the appliance,
according to the figure, so that
the required wall gap for the
necessary ventilation at the back
of the appliance is provided for.
Electrical Connection
A properly installed socket outlet with earthing contact is required for
electrical connection. Electrical fuse protection must be of at least 10
ampere.
If the outlet socket is no longer accessible after installation of the
appliance, appropriate measures must be taken during electrical instal-
lation to assure that the appliance can be disconnected from the mains
(e.g. fuse, circuit breaker, non-operate current safety-switch or the like,
with a contact opening of at least 3 mm).
01. 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 at the left.

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Electrical Connection (valid for United Kingdom only)
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
1WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures
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 appro-
ved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the follo-
wing 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 indentifying 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 „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 not cut, or stray strands of wire pre-
sent and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheat.
1Warning! 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 safely.
Blue
G
reen
& Yellow
Brown
Cord Clamp

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Opening the door
If the door is closed when the appliance is in operation, it cannot be
immediately opened again, because a vacuum occurs which holds the
door closed until pressure has been equalised. The door can be opened
again after several minutes.
If your appliance is equipped
with a QUICK door opener - an
opening mechanism integra-
ted into the door handle - the
door can be opened easily at
any time.
Be sure that both catches (A)
grip into the folds of the door
seal as shown in the drawing.

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Reversing the Door
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side
(factory adjustment) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
1Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the
appliance may not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the
mains beforehand.
01. Pull base cover forward to
remove and reposition the door
pivot cover from the left to the
right.
2. With door closed screw pivot pin
(A) out of the lower door pivot
and remove washer (B).
3. Remove door carefully to the
front and set aside.
4. Reposition upper pivot pin to the
left side.
5. Pry out cap at upper left of the
door with a small screwdriver
and reposition it to the right
side.
6. Carefully set door into upper
pivot pin and close.

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7. Place washer (B) between door
and door pivot at bottom left,
and turn pivot pin (A) into lower
door pivot at the left.
8. Reposition door handle and hole
plug-pins as shown in the dia-
gram.
9. Replace base cover.
Door Alignment
If necessary, the appliance door can be aligned.
01. First remove the door (see section: "Reversing the Door").
2. Pry out the eccentric pivot bushings at the top and/or at the bottom of
the door as needed with a small screw driver, turn as shown in the dia-
gram and press back into place.
The diagram only shows a right opening door.
For left opening doors please proceed accordingly at the left of the
door at top and/or bottom.
3. Replace the door (see section: "Reversing the Door")

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Appliance Description
View of Appliance
(various models)
 Control panel
 Freezer tray
 Freezer compartment with lid (for storage and freezing)
 Freezer drawers (for storage and freezing)
ãDrawer (for storage only)
When defrosting, the bottom drawer serves as a water collecting
vessel.

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Interior Illumination
The illumination switches on automatically when the appliance door is
opened. By closing the appliance door it is automatically switched off.
3If the appliance door remains open for more than 10 minutes, the
interior illumination switches off automatically in order to save energy.
If directly after opening the door the interior illumination is not
glowing although the appliance is in operation (recognisable through
the green mains control indicator), the lamp is defective. Exchanging
procedure is described in the "Replace light bulb" chapter.
Freezer tray
A freezer tray is inserted at the very top of the freezer compartment at
the back behind the freezer compartment flap.
3Berries, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray. Advantage:
The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form. The fro-
zen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged in
individual portions.
Ice Packs
(not included with all models)
For some models two ice packs have been inserted into the freezer tray.
Refer to the section "Prior to Initial Start-Up" concerning freezing of
the ice packs.
3In the event of power failure or a malfunction at the appliance, the ice
packs extend the period of time after which unacceptable warming of
frozen goods occurs by several hours.
Ice packs may also be used, in passing, in cold storage bags.

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Control Panel
1Stand-by display (green)
2ON/OFF button
3Buttons for adjusting the temperature (for warmer temperatures)
4Temperature Display
5Buttons for adjusting the temperature (for colder temperatures)
6Stand-by display for FROSTMATIC function (yellow)
7FROSTMATIC button for fast freezing
8Warning Display (red)
9WARNING OFF button
(see section: "Control and Information Systems")
Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature
The temperature is adjusted using the „+“(WAR-
MER) and „-“(COLDER) buttons.
These buttons are connected to the temperature display.
•The temperature display is switched over from the display of the
ACTUAL temperature (Temperature display is illuminated) to the dis-
play of the DESIRED temperature (Temperature display flashes) by
pressing one of the two buttons, „+“(WARMER) or „-“(COLDER).
•Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED tem-
perature is adjusted by 1 °C.
•If neither button is pressed, the temperature display automatically
switches back after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) to the display of
the ACTUAL temperature. The ACTUAL temperature in the appliance is
now adjusted to match the preset DESIRED temperature.

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DESIRED temperature means:
The temperature that is required in the freezer compartment, this can
be adjusted to the temperatures shown in the display. The DESIRED
temperature is indicated by flashing numbers.
ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently
present in the freezer compartment. The ACTUAL temperature is indica-
ted with illuminated numbers.
Temperature Display
The temperature display can indicate several pieces of
information.
•During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the
freezer compartment (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.
•When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates
the temperature currently set(DESIRED temperature).
•If frozen food has been partially or completely thawed (e.g., during a
temporary power failure) the temperature display will show the
warmest temperature the frozen food has reached once the power
supply has been reinstated, after the WARNING OFF button is acti-
vated.
•If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, the temperature dis-
play will show a square.
FROSTMATIC Button
The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of
fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs
already stored from undesirable warming.
01. The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC
button. The yellow light illuminates.
2. The FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press-
ing the FROSTMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
If the FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually, the appliance elec-
tronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function automatically (depending
on the quantity to be frozen after 30 to maximum 51 hours). The yel-
low light goes out.

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Prior to Initial Start-Up
01. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: "Cleaning and Maintenance").
2. Remove both ice packs from the freezer tray, if they are included with
your model.
3. Place the ice packs into a compartment or drawer only after the opti-
mal storage temperature of -18°C has been reached, and allow to
freeze.
4. After 24 hours place the ice packs at the front of the freezer tray.
5. Re-freeze thawed ice packs in the same fashion, e.g. after cleaning the
appliance.
Initial Start-Up
01. Insert plug into mains socket.
2. Press the ON/OFF button. The green mains power light illuminates. The
temperature display shows the current freezing room temperature
(ACTUAL temperature). The red warning light flashes indicating that the
required storage temperature has not yet been reached.
3The warning light switch off automatically when the temperature in
the freezer compartment drops again and returns to the setting of the
temperature regulation.
3. Adjust the temperature to -18 °C or colder (see "Temperature Adjust-
ment" section).
Temperature range that can be set: -15 °C to -24 °C.
3Important! Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a tempera-
ture of -18 °C, or the red warning light has gone out, before storing
frozen food.