AEG SANTO 3151, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...SANTO 3151 8 KG Refrigerator Freezer Combination Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the appliance 2 3 Supplementary information regarding operation and practical uses 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 i...

Page 3: ...ilation 9 Appliance Alignment 9 Electrical Connection 10 Reversing The Door 11 Appliance Description 13 View of Appliance 13 Prior to Initial Start Up 14 Starting Up and Regulating the Temperature 14 Control Panel 14 Interior Accessories 16 Storage Shelves 16 Bottle Rack 16 Variable Inner Door 17 Dynamic Air Cooling System 17 Bottle Holder 17 Proper Storage 18 Switching the Appliance Off 19 Openin...

Page 4: ...rosted Automatically 22 Freezer Compartment Defrosting 22 Hints and Tips 23 Normal Operating Sounds 23 Food Storage 23 Energy Saving Advice 23 Maintenance and Cleaning 24 Replacing the light bulb 25 What to do if 26 Correcting Malfunctions 26 Regulations Standards Guidelines 27 Technical Terminology 28 Guarantee Conditions 29 Service Spare Parts 31 ...

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: ...t 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 Maintenance and C...

Page 7: ...er 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 to transport the appliance 0 1 In order ...

Page 8: ...an be hinged downwards and the fittings can be removed from the guides Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated dry room Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by the ambient temperature The appliance should therefore not be exposed to direct sunlight not be installed next to radiators cookers or other sources of heat only...

Page 9: ...ted upwards along the back wall To ensure proper air circulation never cover or alter the vent openings Important If the appliance is installed under a hanging 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 reversing the door the door seal seals tightly A ba...

Page 10: ... accordance with the follow ing 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 terminals in your plug proceed as follows 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 and yello...

Page 11: ...s on the plinth cover from left to right 2 With the freezer compartment door closed remove the cross head screws from the lower door bearing and remove the door bearing downwards Using a 10 mm flat wrench unscrew the door bolt from the lower right hand side of the freezer compartment door and screw it in again on the opposite side 3 Remove freezer compartment door carefully to the front and set as...

Page 12: ...artment door and fasten to the housing 9 Carefully slide the freezer com partment door onto the centre bearing pivot and close 10 Place the lower door bearing in the bearing pivot of the freezer compartment door and fasten 11 Move the door handles from the left to the right and cover the remaining holes with the hole cover pins attached 12 Fit the plinth again ...

Page 13: ...namic air cooling system â Butter and cheese compartment with lid ä Door storage compartments ã Bottle compartment å Fruit and vegetable drawers ç Shelves é Drawer for frozen goods for storage and freezing è Drawers for frozen goods only for storage ê Rating plate ...

Page 14: ...1 Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up see section Maintenance and Cleaning Starting Up and Regulating the Temperature Control Panel 1 Ambient switch with yellow light 2 Mains power light green 3 Temperature regulator and ON OFF switch The temperature regulator is also the ON OFF switch A coin is needed to turn the temperature regulator This makes it mo...

Page 15: ... how long it is left open The following temperature settings can therefore only be considered as recommendations that may well need to be adapted to suit your particular situation Recommended settings For normal use position 1 to 2 For lower temperatures position 2 to 3 Important High ambient temperatures e g on hot summer days and a cold setting on the temperature regulator position 3 to 4 can ca...

Page 16: ...side The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights 0 1 Pull the storage shelf forward until it can be tipped up or down and removed 2 To insert at a different height use the same procedure in reverse Bottle Rack Place bottles in the rack with the bottleneck to the front Important Only store unopened bottles horizontally The bottle rack can be tilted for storing opened bottles 0 ...

Page 17: ...ker refrigeration More even temperatures 0 1 To start the dynamic air cooling system push the button on the fan housing The green pilot light comes on 2 To switch off push the button again The green pilot light goes out 3 The cooling process is more efficient when the dynamic cooling system is in operation The temperature should be set such that a large build up of frost is avoided Bottle Holder S...

Page 18: ...self 0 1 Place a cup of water in the centre of the said shelf with a thermometer inside 2 Leave the fridge door closed overnight and check the temperature first thing in the morning 3 At this point the temperature should read no more than 5 C if it does you need to adjust the temperature control knob to a colder setting For further information on keeping food cool and safe a guide published by the...

Page 19: ...ot going to be used for an extended period 0 1 Switch off the appliance To do this turn the temperature regulator to position 0 The mains power light goes out 2 Remove the mains plug or switch off 3 Clean the appliance thoroughly see section Cleaning and Care 4 Leave the doors open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours Opening the Freezer Compartment Door If the freezer compartment door...

Page 20: ... 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 3 Place packaged goods in the drawers Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with already frozen goods otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw 4 Don t forget to switch off the ambient switch when the desired tem perat...

Page 21: ...ith cold water and place in the freezer tray or a drawer and allow to freeze 2 To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under running water for a short time Warning Do not under any circumstances free an ice tray which is frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects Use a spoon handle or similar object Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar The symbols on th...

Page 22: ... at least once a year A good time for defrosting is when the appliance is empty or contains little food 1 Warning Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process with the excep tion of those recommended in these operating instructions Do not use defrosting sprays they can be hazardous to your health and or contain substances...

Page 23: ... best performance from your refrigerator freezer Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids Do not store 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 dishwas...

Page 24: ...liance parts Do not use any abrasive cleansers 3 If the refrigerator only is to be cleaned press the ambient switch several hours in advance in order to build up sufficient chill reserve in the freezer compartment for the interruption in service Do not open the freezer compartment door 0 1 About 12 hours prior to cleaning push the ambient switch in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for th...

Page 25: ...ht bulb 1 Warning Danger of electrical shock Before replacing the light bulb switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug Light bulb specifications 220 240 V max 25 W fitting E 14 0 1 To switch off the appliance turn the temperature regulator to position 0 The mains power light goes out 2 Unplug from the mains 3 To change the light bulb undo the cross head screw and remove the light bulb cov...

Page 26: ... on Switch on the appliance Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose Insert mains plug Fuse has blown or is defec tive Check fuse replace if necessary Mains socket is defective Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electri cian Appliance cools too much Temperature is set too cold Turn the temperature con trol knob to a warmer set ting temporarily The food is too warm Temperature is not prop...

Page 27: ...e 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 guideline change notice 92 31 EWG EMV guideline Interior illumination does not function Light bulb is defective Important The interior lightin...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...ovable 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 Eu...

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Page 31: ...l need to give the 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 appliance 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 For general enquiries concerning your AEG app...

Page 32: ...55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nürnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG 214 367 770 00 0603 Subject to change without notice ...