AEG SANTO 2992 KG User manual

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ERFAHRUNG
GUT
Kühl-Gefrierkombinationen
SANTO 2992 KG
Fridge-freezer
SANTO 2992 KG
Réfrigérateur-congélateur
SANTO 2992 KG
Gebrauchsanweisungen
Instruction booklet
Mode d’emploi

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Dear Customer,
Beforeusingthisnewapplianceforthefirsttime,itisimportantthatyoureadthisinstruction
bookletcarefully.Itprovidesthenecessaryinstructionsforsafeoperation,correctinstallation
and cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.
At the end of the booklet, in the section “Technical terms”, you will find an explanation of
all the technical terms used in the text.
Keep the book handy for future reference. If you transfer the appliance to another owner,
make sure that you pass on the booklet together with the appliance.
Note: This instruction booklet covers a number of models which are technically similar
but which have different equipment and fittings. Take into account only the information
which refers specifically to the model purchased.

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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information on appliance packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disposal of appliances which are no longer used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove all protection fitted for transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The appliance must be ventilated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Levelling the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the opening direction of the doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aligning the doors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appliance interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cold pack accumulator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control panel and displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switching the appliance off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shelves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drinks dispenser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Food symbols/date cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correct positioning of foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for reducing energy consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the interior light bulb. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Noises during normal operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulations, standards, directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Safety
The safety of our refrigerators complies with all the normal technical rules and with the
“Law relating to the safety of appliances”. We would also like to draw the user’s attention
to the following safety recommendations:
Appropriate use of the appliance
❒This appliance is designed for domestic use. It is suitable for refrigerating, freezing
and storing foodstuffs and for making ice cubes. The manufacturer declines respon-
sibility for any damage resulting from of inappropriate or incorrect use of the appli-
ance.
❒For safety reasons, the characteristics of this appliance must not be modified.
❒If the appliance is not used for private domestic purposes, or if it is used for purposes
other than the refrigeration, freezing and storage of foodstuffs, make sure that all cur-
rent local regulations are complied with.
Before starting up the appliance for the first time
❒Check that the appliance has not been damaged during transport. In no circum-
stances should a damaged appliance be used! In the event of damage, contact the
retailer from whom the appliance was purchased.
❒During transport and installation, take care not to damage the cooling circuit compo-
nents.
Child safety
❒Some packing materials (e.g. plastic sheeting, polystyrene) can be dangerous for chil-
dren. Danger of suffocation! Keep children away from packing materials.
❒Render your old appliance inoperative before disposing of it. Pull out the plug, cut off
the electric cable and remove or destroy any catch or locking device. This will prevent
children from getting trapped inside whilst playing (danger of suffocation) and avoid
any other serious threat to their life.
❒Very often, children do not realise that domestic appliances can be dangerous. Keep
children under control and do not allow them to play with these appliances.
Daily use
❒It is possible for the hermetic seal on inflammable gas or liquid containers to break
under the effect of cold, leading to a risk of explosion! Never store inflammable gas or
liquid containers, such as spray cans, lighter fuel refills, etc., inside the appliance.
❒Never place bottles or cans in the freezer compartment. They could split when the
contents freeze - with fizzy drinks, they could even explode! Never place fizzy drinks,
fruit juice, beer, wine, sparkling wine, etc. in the freezer: The only exception is drinks
with a high alcohol content, which may be stored in the freezer.
❒Never consume ice lollies or ice cubes straight from the appliance because, if they
are very cold, they can stick to the lips or tongue and cause frost burns.
❒Never touch frozen food with wet hands. The skin could stick to it.

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❒Neveroperateelectricaldevices(e.g.icecreammakers,electricmixers)insidetheappli-
ance.
❒Alwaysunplugorswitchofftheapplianceorunscrewthesafetyfuseinthedomesticpow-
er supply before performing any cleaning operations.
❒When unplugging the appliance, always take hold of the plug, never pull just the ca-
ble.
❒If the appliance is malfunctioning, first consult the “Troubleshooting” section of this in-
struction booklet. If you are unable to solve the problem by following the advice given,
do not attempt any further repairs on your own.
❒Repairs to the appliance must be carried out exclusively by specialised personnel.
Repairs carried out by unskilled persons can cause serious injury to the user. If nec-
essary, contact the retailer or our Technical Service Centre.
Information on appliance packaging
All packing materials used are environmentally friendly! They can be disposed of quite
safely with normal household refuse, or burnt in refuse incinerators.
Materials: All plastic materials are recyclable and marked as follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. outer wrapping and internal bags.
>PS< for expanded polystyrene, e.g. packing spacers; totally free of CFC.
Recycled paper is used for making all cardboard packing and it is recommended that this
material be disposed of in the appropriate selective collection containers.
Disposal of appliances which are no longer used
To protect the environment, appliances must be disposed of in a proper manner.
This applies to your both your old appliance, and to this new one when it reaches the end
of its life.
Disposal
Warning! Render the old appliance inoperative before disposing of it. Pull out the
plug, cut off the electric cable and remove or destroy any catch or locking device.
This will prevent children from getting trapped inside whilst playing (danger of suffo-
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Warnings for disposal:
– It is prohibited to dispose of the appliance with normal or bulky household refuse.
– Make sure that the cooling circuit, in particular the heat exchanger on the back, is not
damaged.
– Ask your local authority or refuse disposal office for collection dates or the address of
suitable disposal sites.
The appliance and some of its internal equipment are protected to avoid any possible
damage during transport. Before switching the appliance on, remove all adhesive tape,
protective sheets and any other packing and protective materials.
Tip: Remove any residual glue with solvent or benzene stain remover.
Positioning
Position the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated room.
Ambient temperature has an effect on energy consumption. You are therefore advised:
– not to position the appliance in direct sunlight;
– not to place it next to radiators, electric or gas cookers or any other source of heat;
– to position the appliance so that the ambient temperature corresponds to the class
for which it is designed.
The class is shown on the rating plate located inside the appliance, on the left-hand side.
The table below shows the classes relating to various ambient temperatures.
Class for ambient temperature
SN from +10°C to + 32°C
N from +16°C to + 32°C
ST from +18°C to + 38°C
T from +18°C to + 43°C
If positioning the appliance next to a heat source is inevitable, maintain the following min-
imum distances: 3 cm from electric cookers; 30 cm from oil or solid fuel stoves.
Otherwise a thermal insulation panel must be fitted between the heat source and the ap-
pliance.
If the appliance is positioned next to another refrigerator or freezer, a 5 cm gap is needed
to avoid the formation of condensation on the outer walls.
Remove all protection fitted for transport
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The appliance must be ventilated
Air flows in from under the door, at the front, and flows out upwards, over the back
(Fig. 1/A).
For correct air circulation, it is important that ventilation openings are not covered or ob-
structed.
Important! If the appliance is positioned under a kitchen wall unit, a minimum clearance
of 10 cm must be left between the top of the appliance and the overhanging wall unit
(Fig. 1/B).
Fig. 1

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Levelling the appliance
❒Tomovetheappliancetotherequiredposition,simplypushlightlyagainstthetopdoorto
tilttheappliancebackwards.Itsweightisthereforetransferredtotherearcastorstoallow
easy movement.
❒Place the appliance on a flat hard floor. The two adjustable feet on the front of the appli-
ance enable it to be accurately levelled by screwing them in or out as required (Fig. 2).
Electrical connection
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Please ensure that the voltage and current indicated on the rating plate agree with the
voltage of your electricity supply.
220/240 volts (i.e. 220/240 V AC).
If your appliance has been equipped with a mains lead with a moulded-on type plug, you
must comply with the following regulations: The plug moulded onto the cord incorporates a
fuse. For replacement, use a 13 amp BS 1362 fuse. Only ASTA approved or certified fuses
should be used. The fuse cover/carrier must be replaced in the event of changing the fuse.
The plug must not be used if the fuse cover/carrier is lost. A replacement cover/carrier must
be obtained from an electrical goods retailer. If the socket outlets in your home are not suit-
able for the plug fitted to the appliance, then the plug must be cut off and an appropriate one
fitted. When fitting the plug please note the following points:
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 main lead of this appliance may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
1. The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the earth terminal
in your plug, which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured
green, or green and yellow.
2. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the live terminal which is
Fig. 2
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marked with the letter L or coloured red.
3. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the neutral terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured black.
When wiring the plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal.
Do not forget to tighten the main lead clamp on the plug.
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.
Voltage 220/240 V AC Fuse rating 13 amps
See rating plate for further information. The rating plate is inside, on the left.
If necessary, the opening direction of the doors can be changed from right-hand (version sup-
plied) to left-hand to suit the specific position of the appliance or for more convenient use.
❒Remove the plinth cover and, with a pair of pliers, release the recess for the bottom
hinge at its left-hand end (Fig. 3).
Changing the opening direction of the doors
Warning! Unplug the appliance before carrying out these operations.
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❒Unscrew the bottom hinge (Fig. 4) and remove the freezer compartment door by pull-
ing it downwards.
❒Remove the hole masking plug from the top left-hand side of the freezer compart-
ment door with the help of a small screwdriver; refit it on the opposite side.
❒Unscrew the pin from the top hinge of the freezer compartment door and screw it
back in on the opposite side (Fig. 5).
❒Slide the freezer compartment door onto the top pin.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Changing the opening direction of the doors