AEG SANTO C 8 18 43-4I User manual

SANTO C 8 18 43-4i
Integrated Fridge Freezer
Operating and Installation Instructions
AEG ausgeräte Gmb
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg
http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de
2222 161-43 01/04

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Dear customer,
Before switching on your new fridge/freezer into operation please read the-
se operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for
safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.
Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on
to possible new owners of the appliance.
These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable
models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to
your model.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of
the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words
(Warning!, Important!, Attention!). Please observe the following instructions
carefully.
Additional information regarding operation and practical applications of
the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of
the appliance are marked with the flower.
In the event of a malfunction, these operating instructions contain infor-
mation on how to rectify faults yourself, see the “Something Not Working”
section.
For futher assistance contact your local AEG Service Force Centre, see the
chapter “Service and Spare Parts”.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...

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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Disposal of Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remove Transport Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Shelf olders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operating and Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting Up and Temperature Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Storage Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Variable Storage Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Moisture Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Fres Food Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Freezing and Storing Frozen Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Ice Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Switc ing Off t e Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Somet ing Not Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Changing the Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Your Appliance Needs Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
ousing Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Safety
Please read this instruction book before using the appliance and retain for
future reference. These warnings are provided in the interests of your safe-
ty, ensure you understand them fully before using the appliance.
Intended Use
• The appliance is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the cool-
ing, freezing and storing of frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the
appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incor-
rectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage
that may be caused.
• Alterations or changes to the appliance are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
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 con-
tact your retailer.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit
of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compat-
ibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that
none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Safety of C ildren
• Keep packaging material away from children.
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains
plug, cut off the mains cable and remove any locks or catches, to prevent
young children being trapped inside.
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the pro-
duct.
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Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in
accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures in
accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), accident
prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and the regu-
lations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE) were observed in
the manufacture of this appliance.
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
– 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines.
– 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
(including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline

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Daily Operation
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer (e.g.
electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and
disconnect from the electricity supply.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull
on the cable.
Service
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance your-
self. 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.
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 chlorofluo-
rocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of
at a waste-paper recycling collection location.
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Housing Dimensions
eight 1780 mm
Depth 550 mm
Width 560 mm
Positioning
This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rat-
ing plate, which is located on the inside left of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each
climate classification.
Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32 °C
N+16 to +32 °C
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
The appliance should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight
and away from continuous heat and extreme temperature, e.g. not next to
a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold room e.g. an outhouse. If these tem-
peratures are exceeded i.e. warmer or colder, then the appliance may not
operate correctly.
For building-in and door reversal instructions please refer to the relevant
instructions.

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Remo e Transport Packaging
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.
• Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the
appliance.
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 - to 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, to prevent small children being trapped inside.
• Use an authorised disposal site.
Contact your Local Council or Environmental ealth Office to see if there
are facilities in your area to recycle the appliance.
Shelf holders
Your appliance is equipped with shelf
retainers that make it possible to
secure the shelves during transporta-
tion.
To remove them proceed as follows:
Raise the shelf from the back, push it
in the direction of the arrow until it
is freed and remove the retainers.
Shelf holders
Your appliance is equipped with shelf
retainers that make it possible to
secure the shelves during transporta-
tion.
To remove them proceed as follows:
Raise the shelf from the back, push it
in the direction of the arrow until it
is freed and remove the retainers.
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Installation
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
T e manufacturer declines any liability s ould t ese 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 and can be viewed when the salad boxes are removed.
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 fol-
lowing 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 mark-
ings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
1. The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter “E” or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yel-
low.
2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked “N” or
coloured black.
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked “L” or
coloured red.
4. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and
the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.
Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety
(shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.
D207
GREEN & YELLOW 13 AMP. FUSE
BROWN
CORD CLAMP
BLUE
13 AMP

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Operating and Indicator Panel
ABC D
A. Light button
B. Pilot light fast-freeze
C. Fast freeze button
D. Temperature control knob and ON/OFF switch
T e temperature control knob (D), which is also the appliance’s On-/Off
switch.
The yellow pilot light (B) comes on when t e fast freezing button (C) has
been operated. The refrigerating unit then operates continuously.
Important note: if you operate the fast-freeze switch or adjust the tempe-
rature control knob, the motor might not start immediately. This does not
mean that your appliance has a fault.
Starting Up and Temperature Regulation
Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicar-
bonate of soda added (5ml to 0,5 litre of water). Do not use soap or deter-
gent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
• Turn the temperature control knob (D) in the direction of “1“.
• Operate the fast-freeze button (C). The yellow pilot lamp (B) comes on.
Setting “•”: Off.
Setting “1”: ightest temperature, (warmest setting).
Setting “4” (end-stop) : Lowest temperature, (coldest setting).
The exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature
inside the refrigerator depends on:
-the quantity of food stored
-how often the door is opened
The temperatures in the refrigerator compartment and freezer compart-
ment cannot be independently regulated.
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Guarantee Conditions
Guarantee Conditions
AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance.
1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to
the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documen-
tation.
The guarantee does not cover commercial use.
2. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest AEG Servi-
ce Force Centre (manufacturer’s service or authorised agent). AEG reserves the right to
stipulate the place of the repair (i.e. the customer’s home, place of installation or AEG
workshop).
3. The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials.
4. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the applian-
ce. Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG.
5. The purchaser’s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you
to your new home subject to the following qualifications:
- The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
- The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist
in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
- This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
- Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
- The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used
domestically, i.e. a normal household.
- The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre, listed below, to give
them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is
aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances.
France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nürnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slough [phone]

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Interior Accessories
Storage Shel es
The glass shelf above the fruit and
vegetable compartment should
always remain in position, to ensure
fruit and vegetables stay fresh longer.
The remaining storage shelves can be
adjusted to various heights:
Pull the storage shelf forward until it
can be tipped up or down and remo-
ved.
To insert at a different height use the same procedure in reverse.
Adjustment for tall goods:
Remove the front half of the two-part vario glass storage shelf and insert it
at a different level. Space is thus gained for storage of tall goods on the
underlying storage shelf.
Variable Inner Door
The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at
other positions as needed.
Variable Storage Box
Some models are equipped with a variable storage box which is fitted under
a door shelf compartment and can be slid sideways.
D338
If you want to freeze fresh food rapidly, select setting “4”, ensuring that the
temperature in the refrigerator compartment does not drop below 0°C. You
should reset the temperature control knob to setting “2” or “3”, if this does
occur.
As soon as the fresh food placed in the freezer has frozen, return the tem-
perature control knob to “2” or “3”.
Important!
igh ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold setting on
the temperature regulator (position"3" to "4") can cause the compressor to
run continuously.
If this happens, turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer setting
(position "2" to "3"). At this setting the compressor will be switched on and
off as usual and automatic defrosting recommenced.
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Ser ice and Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase
spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:
0870 5 929929
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Cen-
tre covering your post code area.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information
about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read details under
the heading “Something Not Working”.
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give following
details:
1. Your name, address and post code
2. Your telephone number
3. Clear and concise details of the fault
4. The model and serial number of the appliance. (found on the rating pla-
te on the interior side wall behind the salad box).
5. The purchase date
Please note t at a valid purc ase receipt or guarantee documentation is
required for in-guarantee service calls.
Customer Care Department
For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for futher
information on AEG products, please contact our Customer Care
Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our
website at www.aeg.co.uk.
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
55-77 igh Street,
Slough,
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
Tel: [phone]*
*calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes

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The box can be inserted under any door shelf compartment.
1. To change the position of the storage box; lift the shelf compartment with
the box upwards and out of the holders in the door and remove the retai-
ning bracket out of the guide under the shelf compartment.
2. Reverse the above operation to insert the shelf at a different height.
Moisture Regulator
There is an adjustable air grille in front of the shelf above the fruit and vege-
table compartments.
The opening in the ventilation slots can be adjusted with the slider.
Right slider: Ventilation slots opened.
With the ventilation slots open, more
air circulation results in a lower air
moisture content in the fruit and
vegetable compartments.
Left slider: Ventilation slots closed.
When the ventilation slots are closed,
the natural moisture content of the
food in the fruit and vegetable com-
partments is preserved for longer.
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If, after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your
appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
In guarantee customers s ould ensure t at t e suggested c ecks ave
been made as t e engineer will make a c arge if t e fault is not a
mec anical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service
calls.
Changing the Light Bulb
Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light
bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it. Light bulb data: 220-240 V,
max. 25 W
1. To switch off the appliance, turn the
temperature control knob to position
"0".
2. Unplug the mains plug.
3. To change the light bulb, remove the
screw from the light bulb cover.
4. Unhook the light bulb cover as
shown.
5. Change the defective light bulb.
6. Refit the light bulb cover and the
screw.
7. Switch the appliance back on.

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Fresh Food Refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquid in the refrigeator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
• Position food so that air can circuiate freely round it.
Useful hints:
Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above
the vegetable drawer(s)
For safety, store in t is way only one or two days at t e most.
Cooked foods, cold dis es, etc: these should be covered and may be placed
on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the
special drawer(s) provided.
Butter and c eese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or
wapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as pos-
sible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle
rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not in airtig t containers, must
not be kept in t e refrigerator.
Freezing and Storing Frozen Food
You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18 °C or colder
before freezing food.
• Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate. The free-
zing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be frozen
within a period of 24 hours. If you wish to freeze food several days in a
row, please observe a maximum capacity 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 core as quickly as possible.
• Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will cause
increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
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eavy build up of frost, possi-
bly also on the door seal.
Door seal is not air tight (pos-
sibly after reversing the door).
Carefully warm the leaking
sections 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 until it sits cor-
rectly.
The food is too warm.
Interior lighting does not work.
The appliance is near a heat
source.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
Please look in the "Initial Start
Up" section.
Light bulb is defective. Please look in the "Changing
the Light Bulb" section.
Turn the temperature control
knob to a colder setting.
Door was open for an exten-
ded period.
Please look in the "Installation
location" section.
A large quantity of warm food
was placed in the appliance
within the last 24 hours.
Only open the door as long as
necessary.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Appliance does not work.
Appliance is not switched on Switch on the appliance.
Mains plug is not plugged in
or is loose. Insert mains plug.
Fuse has blown or is defective. Check fuse, replace if neces-
sary.
Socket is defective. Electrical malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electrician.
Appliance cools too much. Temperature is set too cold. Turn the temperature control
knob to a warmer setting.
Something Not Working
If the appliance is not functioning correctly, please carry out the following
checks before contacting your local AEG Service Force Centre.
Warning!
Repairs should only be carried out by qualified service engineers. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunc-
tioning of the appliance.
The compressor starts after a
period of time.
See the "Cleaning and Care"
section.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
The compressor does not start
immediately after changing
the temperature setting.
Water on the floor or on stor-
age shelves.
Water drain hole is blocked.