AEG 2170-4, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ÖKO ARCTIS SUPER 2170 4 Upright Freezer Operating Instructions 818 14 33 00 7 ...

Page 2: ...des you step by step in the operation of the appliance 3 Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol 2 Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating instructions can be found at the end in the sec...

Page 3: ...rical Connection 11 Opening the Freezer Door 12 Changing Over The Door Hinges 12 Description of the appliance 15 View of the appliance 15 Freezer tray 15 Cold accumulation block 16 Prior to Initial Start Up 16 Initial use 17 Switching the Appliance Off 19 Freezing 19 Frozen Storage 20 Preparation of Ice Cubes 21 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar 21 Defrosting 21 Hints and Tips 23 Normal Oper...

Page 4: ...7 Maintenance and Cleaning 24 Internal Cleaning 24 External Cleaning 24 Something not Working 24 Service Spare Parts 26 Guarantee Conditions 27 European Guarantee 28 Technical Terminology 29 Regulations Standards Guidelines 30 ...

Page 5: ... available from your local Service Force Centre Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Parts which heat up should not be exposed Whenever possible the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions The appliance should be...

Page 6: ...ause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer They can burst when the contents freeze Manufacturers recommended storage times should be adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Maintena...

Page 7: ...paper Please dispose of the packaging with due care for the environment Old Appliances When disposing of your old appliance Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable and remove any door catches to ensure small children cannot be trapped inside Help to keep your country tidy use an authorised disposal site Appliance Transport Two persons are required for transport of the appliance There ...

Page 8: ...hed Before Use Packaging 0 Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appliance 3 Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit 0 Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape 0 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...

Page 9: ...ther sources of heat only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corre sponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is desi gned The climate classification can be found on the rating plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification Climate classification for...

Page 10: ...ng 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 rehingeing the door the door seal seals right round An untight door seal may lead to heavy frosting and a higher power consumption see also Something not working Appliance Alignment 0 The appliance must be le...

Page 11: ...red in accordance with the follo wing code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings indentifying the termi nals in your plug proceed as fol lows 1 The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth sym bol or coloured green a...

Page 12: ...ter several minu tes Changing Over The Door Hinges The door hinges can be changed from right as supplied to left if requi red to suit the location where the appliance is installed 1 Warning Unplug from the mains before reversing the door Open the door and remove the plinth cover to the front Move the door bearing cover on the plinth cover from the left to the right Close the door 0 With the door c...

Page 13: ...e 3 Place the door fitting supplied on the bearing pivot 4 5 0 Remove the door fitting on the lower right 1 and reposition the door bearing cover from the lower left to the right of the door 2 place the door fitting supplied in the lower left of the door 3 Carefully remove the door to the front and place on one side 0 Move the upper bearing pivot to the left ...

Page 14: ...the top bearing pivot and close 0 Place the lower door bearing with the bearing pivot in the lower left of the door and fasten 0 Move the door handle from the left to the right and cover the remaining holes with the hole cover pins attached 0 Open the door and fit the plinth cover ...

Page 15: ...drawer also serves as a water collector when defrosting Freezer tray A freezer tray with two ice cube trays and one cold accumulation block is inserted at the very top of the freezer compartment 3 Berries for example can be pre frozen on the freezer tray Advantage The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form The fro zen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged...

Page 16: ...liance to stand for 30 minutes if was transported upright After transport on its side the appliance must be left to stand for 4 hours before putting it into operation This is necessary to allow the refrigerant to flow back into the compressor Otherwise the compressor may be damaged 0 Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up see section Maintenance and Clean...

Page 17: ...e regulator is also the ON OFF switch A coin is needed to turn the temperature regulator This makes it more difficult to change the temperature setting accidentally child protec tion Position 0 means Off Position 1 means Highest interior temperature warmest setting Position 4 means Lowest interior temperature coldest setting Recommended settings For normal use position 1 to 2 For lower temperature...

Page 18: ... fast freeze light illuminates The red warning light remains illuminated until the required temperature has been reached 0 After the storage temperature has been reached press the fast freeze button again to switch off the fast freeze function The yellow light goes out The red warning light and the warning tone signal an alarm if the appliance door is left open too long if the temperature in the f...

Page 19: ...given on the rating plate The freezing 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 Allow warm food to cool down before freezing The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption Thawed food...

Page 20: ...paste like goods because liquids expand during freezing 0 Once the required storage temperature has been reached press the fast freeze button again The yellow light goes out Frozen Storage Important Wait until the necessary storage temperature of 18 C has been reached before storing food already frozen Load freezer only with packaged frozen goods so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour a...

Page 21: ... of the indi cated storage 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 By attaching the included index tabs to the drawers they can be marked according to which type of foods the indivi dual compartments contain Defrosting During use and when the door is opened moisture is deposited as frost inside the ap...

Page 22: ...tion Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food 0 Remove frozen food wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store it covered in a cool place 0 Unplug or switch off of mains 0 Remove all the drawers Remove the pedestal cover see Changing Over the Door Hinges section Place the bottom drawer directly in front of the appliance to collect the water from defrosting a...

Page 23: ... food uncovered Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your freezer as short as possible Do not push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item 2 Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as a cooker dishwasher or radiator Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of ...

Page 24: ... seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris External Cleaning 0 Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water 1 Warning Do not use abrasive products There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning 2 Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the ap...

Page 25: ...s The compressor runs continuously Adjust the temperature regulator to give correct temperature control Check that the door is closed Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and or door is frequently opened Check that air ventilation is not obstructed Excessive build up of frost If the door seal is not airtight probably after changing over the door hinges apply warm air t...

Page 26: ...oning When you contact us we need to know 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 Date of purchase 5 This information can be found on the rating plate in the interior of the appliance at the left Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further information on AEG products you are invited to contact our Cus...

Page 27: ...ed modification or attempted repair commercial use or failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruc tion book This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs removable glassware dust bags or filters 3 Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office AEG s service or authorised agent AEG reserves the right to st...

Page 28: ...er 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 hom...

Page 29: ...o evaporate This heat is removed from the interior of the appliance as a result the interior is cooled The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed in foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible Compressor The compressor looks like a small drum It is driven by a built in elec tric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the rear The task of the co...

Page 30: ...G acci dent prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances VBG 20 and the regulations 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 includin...

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