AEG S72388-KA User manual

S72388-KA
User manual Refrigerator

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Dear customer,
Before switching on your new refrigerator 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.
1Notes 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.
01. This symbol and numbered instructions guide you step by step in the
operation of the appliance.
2. .....
3Supplementary information regarding operation and practical uses of
the appliance appear after this symbol.
2Tips 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, please contact your local
AEG Service Force Centre.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Fitting the Door Handles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Refrigerator needs Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installation of the carbon filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ALARM OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Prior to Initial Start–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
COOLMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
COOLMATIC button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Quick chill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
"Open Door" Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Temperature warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Switching the Appliance off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Contents
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Holiday Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Opening the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Interior Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Storage Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Salad Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Bottle Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Quick Chill Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dismantling of the Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Proper Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing the carbon filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Replacing the Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Noises during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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1Important Safety Instructions
The safety of our appliances is in accordance with recognised techno-
logical standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel
that it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines:
Intended use
• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the
storing of food at low temperature. If the appliance is used for pur-
poses 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 refrigerator are not permitted for rea-
sons of safety.
• If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or for pur-
poses other than the cooling of foods, please observe all valid legal
regulations for your application.
Prior to initial start–up
• Check the refrigerator for transport damage. Under no circumstance
should a damaged appliance be plugged in! In the event of damage,
please contact your retailer.
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 of children
• Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from
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 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 liquids can leak at low tempera-
tures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with
flammable materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extin-
guisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator.
•Warning - Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigera-
tor (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, always switch off the appliance and
unplug it, or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable.
In case of malfunction
• If the 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.
• Refrigerators may only be repaired by qualified service engineers.
Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your appliance
needs repairing, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.

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Environmental Information
2Packaging material
The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy-
cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<,
>PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate
container at the community waste disposal facilities.
2Old appliance
The symbol Won 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 elec-
trical 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 infor-
mation about recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
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.
When disposing of your old appliance:
• 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. Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw-
ing, and transport the appliance.
2. 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
then transferred to the back wheels and the appliance can be easily
pushed.
Before Use
Packaging
01. Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appli-
ance.
3Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit.
2. Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape.

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3. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little
bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap
or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Remove the transport fittings from
the storage shelves:
4. Slide the fittings securing the shelf
forward to the thicker section on
the edge of the storage shelf.
5. Slide the storage shelf far enough
forward so that it can be hinged
downwards and the fittings can be
removed from the guides.
Fitting the Door Handles
1Caution! Do not use excessive force and overtighten the screws (max. 2
Nm) as you may damage the door handles.
01. Screw the top handle bracket to the
handle rod (1). Fit the bottom han-
dle bracket on the lower left-hand
side of the door (2).
2. Fit the top handle bracket on the
top left-hand side of the door (3)
and screw the handle rod to the
bottom handle bracket (4).

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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated, dry room.
Energy use 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 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
required between the cooker and the refrigeration appliance.
Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32 °C
N+16 to +32 °C
ST +16to +38 °C
T+16to +43 °C

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The Refrigerator 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 circulation
never cover or alter the vent
openings.
Important! If the appliance is
installed under a hanging cabinet, a
clearance of at least 10 cm between
the top of the appliance and the
cabinet above it must be maintained.
Please check whether, after installing
your appliance and especially after
reversing the door, the door seal fits
tightly. A badly fitting door seal may
lead to heavy frosting and a higher
power consumption (see also
"Something not working“).
Appliance Alignment
01. The appliance must be level, please compensate for unevenness in the
floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front.
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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Warning: To avoid potential danger, if the mains connection lead of
this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by our customer service
representative or a person with similar qualifications.
Installation of the carbon filter
On delivery the carbon filter is placed
in a plastic bag to ensure the length of
life of the carbon filter. The filter
should be placed behind the grill
before the cabinet is turned on.
01. The cover can be opened by turning
the cover outward.
2. The carbon filter is then mounted in
the slot found in the back of the cover.
1The filter should be handled carefully
so fragments don´t loosen from the
surface.

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Reversing the Door
The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if
required to suit the location where the appliance is installed.
1Warning! Unplug from the mains before reversing the door.
01. Open the door and remove the
plinth cover to the front. Move
the door hinge bracket cover on
the plinth cover from the left to
the right. Close the door.
2.
3. Remove the door fitting from the
door hinge bracket (1, 2). Move
the hinge bracket pivot from the
right to the left hand hole (3).
Place the door fitting supplied on
the hinge bracket pivot (4, 5).
1
2
5
4
3
On the lower part of the cabinet.
Unscrew the hinge and remove
the door .
Remove the door-closing fittings
from the hinge and put the hinge
pin on the other side.
Then attach the supplied
door-closing fitting.
Move the pedal to the other side.

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4. Unscrew Phillips screw from the
door bottom right and remove
door fitting (1). Insert door fitting
supplied in the door bottom left
and fasten with Phillips screw (2).
Carefully remove the door to the
front and place on one side.
5. Move the upper hinge bracket
pivot to the left.
6. Carefully slide the door onto the
top hinge bracket pivot and close.
7. Place the lower door hinge
bracket with the hinge bracket
pivot in the lower left of the door
and fasten.
8. Open the door and fit the plinth.

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9. Unscrew the top handle bracket
from the handle rod (1). Unscrew
the bottom handle bracket from
the door (2).
10. Unscrew the top handle bracket
from the door (3) and screw onto
the bottom right-hand side of the
door (4).
1Caution! Do not use excessive
force and overtighten the screws
(max. 2 Nm) as you may damage
the door handles.
11. Turn the handle bracket with the
handle rod 180° and screw them
to the door (5) and the fitted han-
dle bracket (6).
1Caution! Do not use excessive
force and overtighten the screws
(max. 2 Nm) as you may damage
the door handles.

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Description of the Appliance
View of the appliance
áControl panel
àButter and cheese compartment with lid
âDoor storage compartments
äBottle compartment
ãSalad bin
åShelves
çQuick chill shelf
éFilter housing
èBottle holder
êBottle rack
ëRating plate

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Control Panel
1 ON/OFF button
2 Temperature display
3 Buttons for adjusting the temperature
4 COOLMATIC button and COOLMATIC indicator light (yellow)
• COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator
5 ALARM OFF button
Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature
The temperature is adjusted using the
„+“ (WARMER) 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
display 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.
DESIRED temperature means:
The temperature that is required in the fridge 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 fridge compartment. The ACTUAL temperature is
indicated with illuminated numbers.

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Temperature Display
The temperature display can indicate several pieces
of information.
• During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the
refrigerator (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.
• When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates
the fridge compartment temperature currently set (DESIRED temper-
ature).
• If there is a fault in the appliance the temperature display shows a
square or a letter in the temperature display.
ALARM OFF button
With the ALARM OFF button, the acoustic warning signal
can be switched off, e.g. the "Open Door" warning when
sorting in or out, the food to be chilled.
Prior to Initial Start–Up
1Before connecting the appliance to the mains and starting it for the
first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if was
transported upright. After transporting it on its side, the appliance
must be left to stand for 2 hours before switching it on. This is
necessary to allow the refrigerant to flow back into the compressor.
Otherwise the compressor may be damaged.
01. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: “Maintenance and Cleaning”).
2. The appliance must be correctly installed in accordance with the chap-
ter "Installation" before it is switched on for the first time. Care should
be especially taken that the mains voltage and frequency available cor-
respond with the appliance’s rating plate.

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Initial Start-Up
01. Insert plug into mains socket.
2. Press ON/OFF button.
A warning tone sounds and the red warning light flashes indicating
that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached. The
compressor starts and then runs automatically.
3. Press the ALARM OFF button to switch off the warning tone.
4. Set temperature to +5 °C or colder (see section: "Temperature Adjust-
ment").
3Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on,
because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached.
Temperature Adjustment
With the buttons for temperature adjustment the desired temperatures
in the refrigerator can be adjusted.
01. Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button.
The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature
currently set flashes on the temperature display.
2. To adjust to a warmer temperature, press the „+“ (WARMER) button. To
adjust to a colder temperature, press the „-“ (COLDER) button. The
changed setting is immediately displayed on the temperature display.
Each time the button is pressed the temperature is adjusted by 1 °C.
Adjustable temperature range: +2 °C to +8 °C, +15 °C (Holiday mode)
Note: From a food safety point of view, +5 °C for the refrigerator
compartment should be considered cold enough as a storage
temperature.
3When the buttons are not pressed again after an adjustment has been
made, after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) the temperature display swit-
ches over and again displays the ACTUAL temperature in the refrigera-
tor. The display changes from flashing to static numbers.
The compressor will start and then run automatically.
Information! When the setting is changed, the compressor does not
start immediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place.

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COOLMATIC
COOLMATIC button
The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of
large quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks
and salads for a party.
01. The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC
button. The yellow light illuminates.
The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling. A DESI-
RED temperature of +2 °C is automatically selected. The COOLMATIC
function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours. The originally
selected DESIRED temperature is again valid. The temperature display
shows the ACTUAL refrigerator temperature.
2. The COOLMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press-
ing the COOLMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
Important! Once the COOLMATIC function has been switched on the
DESIRED temperature that was set originally cannot be changed.
Quick chill
The quick chill function can be used for the fast cooling of drinks in
cans or bottles in the fast cool storage tray or of larger amounts of
room-temperature food. The built-in charcoal filter reduces the
development of any smell.
Chilling of bottles
Place bottles in the holder on
the quick chill shelf in front of the fan
grill. Turn the fan regulator to maximum
and press the COOLMATIC button.
The yellow indicator light comes on.
Chilling of food
Place the food in the fridge. Open the fan regulator to maximum and
press the COOLMATIC button. The yellow indicator light comes on.
When the drinks or the food is sufficiently cooled, press the COOLMATIC
button again. The yellow indicator light goes out. Set the fan regulator to
the minimum position.
3When this function has been activated, forced air will chill the groce-
ries, and the temperature in the cabinet reset to +2 °C. After 6 hours
the COOLMATIC function is ended automatically. The yellow light goes
out. Turn the air regulator to its minimum position.
MAX
MIN