AEG OKO-ARCTIS, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ÖKO ARCTIS ÖKO ARCTIS SUPER Tisch Gefrierschrank Table Top Freezer Congélateur armoire table top Tafelmodel diepvrieskast Gebrauchsanweisung Operating Instructions Mode d emploi Gebruiksaanwijzing ...

Page 2: ...ce are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Attention Please observe the follo wing carefully This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applicati ons of the appliance appear after this symbol Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance...

Page 3: ...cription of the appliance 32 Operating and indicator panel 33 Audible temperature alarm 34 Starting up and temperature regulation 34 Ice pack 35 Freezing and storing frozen food 35 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar 37 Preparation of Ice Cubes 37 Defrosting and cleaning 37 Magnetic door seal 39 Switching off the appliance 39 If you should ever move house 40 Energy Saving Tips 40 What to do if...

Page 4: ... start up Check the freezer for transport damage Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be plugged in In the event of damage please contact the vendor Refrigerant The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level of environ mental compatibility which is nevertheless flammable During transportation and installation...

Page 5: ...be stored in the freezer Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after removal from the freezer Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or ton gue 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 freezer e g electric ice cream makers mixers etc Before cleaning the appliance always switch of...

Page 6: ...at the end of its ser vice 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 eliminates the danger that playing children lock themselves into the appliance danger of suffocation or place themselves into other life endangering situations Disposal The appli...

Page 7: ...s located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification 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 cann...

Page 8: ...he left The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and YellowEarth Blue Neutral BrownLive As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the co...

Page 9: ...ory adjustment to the left side if the installation site requires Warning When changing the side at which the door opens the appliance may not be connected to the mains Remove plug from the mains beforehand Tilt the appliance slightly towards the rear and drop it securely Unscrew the door hinge screws K and take the door bearing 1 downwards out of its cavity Open the door a little way and take it ...

Page 10: ...rawer after the optimal storage temperature of 18 C has been reached Re freeze thawed ice packs in the same way e g after cleaning the appliance Description of the appliance 1 Drawer for storage and freezing 2 Drawer for storage and freezing 3 Drawer for storage 4 Drawer for storage 5 Control panel 6 Temperature display The freezer drawers are stable and have an antitilt feature and are also retai...

Page 11: ...regulator 1 which can be used for continuously variable setting of the most energy saving storage temperature for your frozen food The optimum storage conditons occur at 18 C and can be checked at the thermometer fig The fast freeze switch 2 with its amber pilot lamp 4 The amber pilot light comes on when the switch 2 has been operated The refrigerating unit then operates continuously The red rempe...

Page 12: ...n the red lamp has gone out Starting up and temperature regulation Turn the temperature regulator 1 in the direction of 1 The green lamp 6 and the red lamp 5 come on the audible warning sounds if fitted and the refrigeration motor starts up Additionally operate the fast freeze switch 2 The amber pilot lamp 4 comes on the audible warning switches itself off and the refrigerator motor runs continuou...

Page 13: ...um capacity of only 2 3 to 3 4 of that on the rating plate The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible Allow warm food to cool down before freezing The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufactu rer Thawed foods which have not been proc...

Page 14: ...wo centre drawers 2 and 3 can be removed Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type as far as possible Riders are supplied for placing on drawers To mark the contents of the individual drawers press the rider over the corresponding symbol see Frozen Food Symbols Freezer Calendar section This will give you a better overview of the contents avoid extended door opening and the refore save elect...

Page 15: ... freezer compartment and leave to freeze 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 compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects Use the ice scraper supplied Defrosting and cleaning During use and when the door is opened moisture is deposited as frost inside the ...

Page 16: ...m one The bottom drawer serves as a practical container 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 pro cess place a pan with hot water in the appliance and close the door Remove pieces of ice that have fallen before they completely def...

Page 17: ...or seal After opening and closing the door of your freezer whilst it is in opera tion you will not immediately be able to open the door again because a vacuum will have developed inside keeping the door closed until the pressures inside and outside the door have equalised After a few minutes you can easily reopen the door Switching off the appliance To switch off the appliance turn the temperature...

Page 18: ...er 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 Only leave door open as long as necessary Do not set temperature any colder than necessary Check the storage temperature in the freezer on the th...

Page 19: ...or and in the deep frozen food itself if the freezer is full will be sufficient for about 27 hours or about 18 hours if there is no cold accumulator Malfunction Appliance does not work no pilot light is illumina ted Possible Cause Appliance is not switched on Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose Fuse has blown or is defec tive Socket is defective Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an el...

Page 20: ...to mer service Heavy build up of frost possibly also on the door seal Door seal is not air tight possibly after changing over the hinges Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer not hot ter than approx 50 C At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly Please look in the Installation Location sec tion Unusual noises Appliance is not l...

Page 21: ...ere so that it is handy if needed Note The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service calls even during the guarantee period Regulations Standards Guidelines This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations GSG acci dent prevention regulati...

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