AEG ARCTIS 70110, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ARCTIS 70110 GS Freezer Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ... appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Important Please observe the fol lowing carefully 1 This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance 2 Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applica tions of the appliance appear after this symbol Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of t...

Page 3: ...ure setting buttons 12 Temperature display 13 Warning system 13 Starting up and temperature regulation 14 FROSTMATIC 15 FROSTMATIC Button 15 Switching off the appliance 16 Freezing and storing frozen food 16 Storage Goods Symbol Freezing Calendar 18 Preparation of Ice Cubes 18 Defrosting 18 Malfunctions 19 Cleaning and Care 20 Magnetic door seal 21 Energy Saving Tips 21 What to do if 22 Correcting...

Page 4: ...tial start up Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be plugged in In the event of damage please contact your supplier Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Important if the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by authorised service or qualified personnel using a special cable of the same type Refrigerant T...

Page 5: ...fter removal from the freezer Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could stick to the food causing skin abrasions Warning Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigera tor and or freezer e g electric ice cream makers mixers etc Warning In order not to impair the function of the appliance never cover or obstru...

Page 6: ...d 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 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 This ensures that playing children do not lock thems...

Page 7: ...on If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required in order to pre vent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance Climate classification for an ambient temperature of SN 10 to 32 C N 16 to 32 C ST 18 to 38 C T 18 to 43 C Remove transport packaging The appliance and the interior fittings are protect...

Page 8: ...erhanging kitchen furniture and a gap of 25mm 1 on either side of the appliance If your appliance is installed under a continuous worktop an air outlet opening of at least 200 cm2 and a ventilation grille A B matching the worktop design should be installed at the rear of the worktop The cut surfaces of the worktop C should be varnished to avoid swelling due to penetration of moisture The appliance...

Page 9: ...ghtly towards the rear and prop it securely 2 Unscrew the door hinge screws K and remove the hinge pin bracket 1 3 Open the door a little way and take it out downwards 4 Unscrew the upper pin A and screw it into place on the opposite side 5 Fit the door into the upper pin A and close it 6 Screw the hinge pin bracket 1 securely into place on the opposite side using the screws K 7 Unscrew the handle...

Page 10: ...h the following 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 identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 1 The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow 2 The wire colo...

Page 11: ...ock et fitted with a 13 A fuse may be fitted If the socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in the electri cal installation must include suitable means of isolating the appliance from the mains e g fuse cut out current trip or similar with a mini mum contact separation of 3 mm 1 Drawer for storing frozen food and freezing fresh produce 2 Drawer only for storage 3 Drawer only for stora...

Page 12: ...ature setting button for warmer temperatures 4 Temperature display 5 Temperature setting button for colder temperatures 6 FROSTMATIC indicator light yellow 7 Push button for FROSTMATIC 8 Warning light red 9 WARNING OFF button Temperature setting buttons The temperature is adjusted using the WARMER and COLDER buttons These buttons are connected to the temperature display The temperature display is ...

Page 13: ...sly illuminated light Temperature Display The temperature display can indicate several pieces of information During normal operation the temperature currently present in the freezer ACTUAL temperature is displayed the corresponding light illuminates If the temperature in the freezer is warmer than the display range of the temperature display the red warning light flashes and all the lights in the ...

Page 14: ...rtment is warmer than 12 C An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment may be caused by frequent or extended opening of the door storing large quantities of warm food a high ambient temperature a malfunction in the cooling system 1 Switch off the warning tone by pressing the WARNING OFF button The warning light and warning tone switch off automatically when the ACTUAL temperature in ...

Page 15: ...setting is changed the compressor does not start immediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place Important Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a temper ature of 18 C before storing frozen food FROSTMATIC FROSTMATIC button The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and at the same time protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming 1 The FRO...

Page 16: ...e not been processed further cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time 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 freezer Bottles and cans must not be placed in ...

Page 17: ...therwise the frozen food could begin to defrost Freezer drawers 2 3 and 4 should only be used for storage of frozen food Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type as far as possible 4 Once the required storage temperate has been reached press the FROSTMATIC button again The yellow light goes out The appliance s electronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function auto matically after 24 hours The...

Page 18: ...n to the freezer compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects Use the ice scraper supplied Defrosting During use and when the door is opened moisture is deposited as frost inside the appliance particularly on the evaporator melts This frost must be removed from time to time using the soft plastic scraper sup plied Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this pur pose The freezer...

Page 19: ...the bottom one The bottom drawer serves as a practical con tainer to collect the water from the thawing ice Pull out the drawer and insert the plastic scraper in the special location to act as an extension channel to collect the defrost water Tip To speed up the defrosting process place a pan with warm water in the appliance and close the door Remove pieces of ice that have fallen before they com ...

Page 20: ...h 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 wrap it in several layers of newspaper Store it in a cool place well covered 2 Defrost the appliance prior to cleaning see Defrosting section 3 Switch off the appliance and unplug it 4 Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth a...

Page 21: ...cause longer more frequent operation 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 Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary Do not set temperature any colder than necessary Check the storage temperature in ...

Page 22: ...provide assistance in your specific case Important Repairs to refrigerators freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers Improper repairs can give rise to signifi cant hazards for the user If your appliance needs repairing please contact your specialist dealer or your local Service Force Centre If the freezer system has stopped working and the freezer is full the reserve in the de...

Page 23: ...mperature setting This is normal no error has occurred The compressor starts after a period of time Important regularly check on the red temperature pilot light and tem perature display to establish that the storage temperature is being maintained Symptoms Possible Cause Remedy Noises during Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances Clicks Whenever the compresso...

Page 24: ...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 including guide...

Page 25: ...rate 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 electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the rear The task of the compressor...

Page 26: ...e 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 c...

Page 27: ... 5 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 6 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 guar...

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