AEG SANTO 70398-DT User manual

SANTO 70398-DT
Refrigerator/Freezer
Operating Instructions

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Dear customer,
Before switching on your new refrigerator/freezer please read these opera-
ting 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.
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.
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 further 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
Prior to Initial Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting Up and Temperature Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Opening the Freezer Compartment Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Storage shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Door rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Moisture regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Fresh Food Refrigeration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Frozen Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Freezing Calender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
What to do if . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Changing the Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Customer Care Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installation - Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Safety
The safety aspects of our refrigerator/freezers comply with accepted tech-
nical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, we
consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety infor-
mation:
Intended use
• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the coo-
ling, 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 freezer are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
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 environmental compa-
tibility, 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 children
• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. There
is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains
plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or boltcatches, if fit-
ted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the
fridge when playing (there is risk of suffocation!)or get themselves into
other dangerous situations.
• Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household
appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision
and never let children play with the appliance!

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Daily Operation
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flamma-
ble materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill car-
tridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment. They can
burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even
explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in
the freezer compartment. Exception: high alcohol content spirits can be
stored in the freezer compartment.
• Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after remo-
val from the freezer compartment. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or
tongue and cause injury.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the
food.
• 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 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.
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.
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.

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Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remo-
ve 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 Enviromental Health Office to see if there are
facilities in your area to recycle the appliance;
Remove 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.

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Prior to Initial Start-Up
Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope-
ration for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if
it was transported upright. After transporting on its side, the appliance
must be left to stand for 4 hours before switching it on.This is necessary
to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise
the compressor may be damaged.
Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: "Cleaning and Care").
Starting Up and Temperature Regulation
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can not be operated indepen-
dently of one another.
Insert plug into mains socket.
The temperature regulator is on the right side in the refrigerator com-
partment. It is also the ON/OFF-switch.
Position "0" means:
Cooling OFF
Position "1"means:
Highest interior temperature (warmest setting)
Position "6" means:
Lowest interior temperature (coldest setting)
Recommended settings:
For normal use: position "3" - "4";
Turn the temperature regulator to the desired setting. The compressor
starts and then runs automatically.
Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on,
because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached.
Important! Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a tempera-
ture of –18 °C before storing frozen food.
Note: From a food science point of view, +5 °C for the refrigerator
compartment and -18 °C for the freezer compartment should be consi-
dered cold enough as a storage temperature.
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The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior tem-
perature:
– Ambient temperature;
– Quantity and temperature of the food stored;
– Frequency with which the door is opened and how long it is left
open.
Switching the Appliance Off
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can not be switched off inde-
pendently of one another.
To switch off, turn the temperature regulator to position "0".
If the appliance is to be removed from service for a lengthy period:
Turn the temperature regulator to position "0".
Unplug the appliance, or remove the fuse.
Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: "Cle-
aning and Care").
Leave doors open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours.
Opening the Freezer Compartment Door
If the freezer compartment door is closed when the appliance is in ope-
ration, it is possible that it cannot be immediately opened again,
because a vacuum occurs in the freezer compartment which holds the
door closed until pressure has been equalised. The door can be opened
again after several minutes.
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Interior Accessories
Storage shelves
• You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelf into the
lowest set of guides, above the fruit and the vegetable containers, and
keep it in this position.
• The height of the storage shelves
can be adjusted:
• To do this pull the storage shelf
forward until it can be swivelled
upwards or downwards and remo-
ved.
• Please do the same in reverse to
insert the shelf at a different hei-
ght.
Adjusting the upper door rack
• Depending on the food stored, the upper door racks can be changed to
other holders or removed. In order to do this ensure the door racks are
empty, press the door racks digonally upwards at their edges, reposition
them, and press them back into place.
Moisture regulator
There is an adjustable air grill in front of the
shelf above the fruit and vegetable compart-
ments.
The opening in the ventilation slots can be adjus-
ted 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 compartments
is preserved for longer.
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Cooked foods, cold dishes, 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 cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or
wrapped 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 packed, must not be kept in
the refrigerator.
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 circulate 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 this way only one or two days
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Freezing
Attention!
• Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer com-
partment must be -18°C or colder.
• Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the serial plate. The
freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods
that can be frozen within 24 hours. If you freeze goods on several
days, one after the other, freeze amounts equal to 2/3 to 3/4 of the
capacity indicated on the serial plate.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not
dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of
other frozen goods occurs.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
to the goods.
Place packaged foods in the freezer compartment. Unfrozen goods may
not come into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen
goods may start to thaw.
Tips:
• The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
– freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
– special containers for frozen goods;
– extra-thick aluminium foil
• The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps:
plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape.
• Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing, because air encoura-
ges drying of frozen goods.
• Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
Note for inspection authorities:
Batch plans for the determination of freezing performance or warm-up
time can be requested directly from the manufacturer.
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Frozen Storage
Attention! Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with
previously frozen goods, the required storage temperature of -18°C
must be reached.
The freezer door storage compartment (2 stars) serves only for storage
purposes at -12 °C. Storage time: 2-3 weeks, depending on food.
• Load freezer compartment only with packaged frozen goods, so
that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour
contamination of other frozen goods can occur.
• Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen
goods.

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Preparation of Ice Cubes
1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer com-
partment and leave to freeze.
2. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under
running water for a few seconds.
Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer com-
partment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use the ice scraper supplied.
Freezing Calendar
• The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods.
• The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types
of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated sto-
rage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating
before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content.

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Defrosting
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically
The integrated evaporator on the rear wall of the refrigerator com-
partment is defrosted fully automatically.
The water collects in the discharge trough at the back wall of the
refrigerator, and is fed through the discharge opening in the catch
tray at the compressor where it is evaporated.
Freezer Compartment Defrosting
Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer
com-partment during operation and when the door is opened. Remo-
ve this white frost from time to time with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a
dough scraper. Do not under any circumstances use hard or pointed
objects for this purpose.
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white
frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year. A
convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is
empty, or only minimally loaded.
Warning!
• Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the
exception of those recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endange-
ring and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can
freeze to the goods.
Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover
them and store them in a cool place, e.g. in a refrigerator.
Switch off the appliance and remove plug from the mains, or switch
off or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse.
After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as inte-
rior accessories (see section: "Cleaning and Care").
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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories,
should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
• The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Dan-
ger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and rem-
ove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker
or fuse.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumu-
late in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can
lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is switched back on.
Attention!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
1. Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen
food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well covered.
2. Defrost the freezer compartment prior to cleaning (see "Defrosting" sec-
tion).
3. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off
or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
4. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm
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5. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For
this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once
a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
6. Check the water drain hole on
the rear wall of the fridge. Clear a
blocked drain hole with the aid of
the green peg in the pack of
accessories included with the
appliance.
7. After everything is dry switch the
appliance back on.
Energy Saving Tips
• Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of
warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent opera-
tion of the compressor.
• Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base
and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings.
• Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool
first.
• Only leave door open as long as necessary.
• Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food will
then be used to cool the fridge.
• Always keep the heat emitting condenser, the metal grill on the rear wall
of your appliance clean.
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What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
Perhaps a malfunction has been caused by a minor error, which you can
correct yourself with the help of the following instructions. Do not
attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in
each specific case.
Warning! Refrigerator/freezers may only be repaired by trained
personnel. Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to
substantial danger for the user. Please contact your Service Force
Engineer for repairs.
Appliance does not
function, green stand-by
display is not lit.
The refrigerator and/or
freezer compartment tem-
perature is insufficient.
Interior illumination does
not function.
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not inserted
or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is defec-
tive.
Mains socket is defective.
Temperature is not properly
adjusted.
Door was open for a long
time.
Within the last 24 hours a
large quantity of warm
foods were loaded.
Appliance is next to a
source of warmth.
Light bulb is defective.
Switch appliance on.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if
necessary.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electri-
cian.
Please refer to the section
"Temperature Adjustment".
Only leave the door open
as long as necessary.
Turn to colder setting.
Please refer to the section
"Installation Location".
Please refer to "Replace
Light Bulb" in this section.
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Changing the Light Bulb
Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb
switch appliance off and remove the mains plug, or switch off or turn
out the circuit breaker or fuse.
Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 15 W, fitting: E 14
To switch the appliance off turn
the temperature regulator to
position "0".
Unplug the mains plug.
To change the light bulb, pull out
the screw “Y” and then remove the
protective cover “X”.
Change the defective light bulb.
Refit the light bulb cover.
Large accumulation of
frost in the appliance,
perhaps also at the door
seal.
Unusual noises.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
changing the temperature
setting.
Door is not properly sealed
Appliance is not level.
Appliance is in contact
with wall or other objects.
A part at the back of the
appliance, e.g. a tube, is in
contact with another
appliance part or the wall.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
Carefully warm the door
seal with a hand-held hair
dryer at those points which
are not airtight (no warmer
than approx. 50°C). At the
same time, shape the war-
med door seal by hand, so
that it is again properly
seated.
Readjust the front levelling
feet.
Push appliance away a
short distance.
Please contact your Local
Service Force Centre
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
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Service 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 Centre 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 apliance. (found on the rating plate).
5. The purchase date
Please note that a valid purchase 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 High Street,
Slough,
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
Tel: [phone]*
*calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes
For Customer Services in the Republic of Ireland please contact us at the address below:
AEG
Electrolux Group (Ire) Ltd
Long Mile Road
Dublin 12
Republic of Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 4090751

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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Standard guarantee conditions
We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG applian-
ce or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or
materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour,
materials or carriage on condition that:
· The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply sta-
ted on the rating plate.
· The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with
the manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions.
· The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by
any person not authorised by us.
· All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre. Any
appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.
· This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.
· Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be avai-
lable outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged.
Exclusions
This guarantee does not cover:
· Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of
any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic.
· Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to
appliances outside the United Kingdom.
· Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are
subject to rental agreements.
· Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG.
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 exists
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 dome-
stically, 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]