ARCTIS 1194-7 GA Electronic Freezer No Frost Operating Instructions
Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating 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. These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to your model.
Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions 4 These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance. Intended use • The freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the freezing and storing frozen food, as well as for making ice.
Important Safety Instructions catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the appliance 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! Daily Operation • Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or burned at an incinerating plant without danger. About the materials: 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 chlorofluorocarbon.
Installation Installation Location The appliance should be set up 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 be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed.
Installation Do not obstruct the space underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation. Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers.
Prior to Initial Start-Up 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). A 12 AEG98 7. Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side after having pushed in the plugs with a punch. Cover the holes left open with the plugs contained in the documentation pack.
Prior to Initial Start-Up Electrical Connection 13 AMP Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is inside, on the left.
Description of the Appliance Plug socket The plug socket necessary for connection of your appliance to the electricity supply should be positioned so that it is possible to pull out the appliance plug. If your appliance is installed under a continuous worktop, the plug socket should be provided as shown. Alternatively a concealed spur socket fitted with a 13 A fuse may be fitted.
Operating and indicator panel -16 -24 -22 °C FROSTMATIC -18 -20 ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃➄ ➅ 1 2 3 4 Pilot light (green) Temperature control knob and ON/OFF switch Fast freeze (FROSTMATIC) light (amber) Fast freeze (FROSTMATIC) button, also used to switch off the warning tone 5 Symbol for warning tone 6 Warning light (red) The temperature control knob (2), which incorporates the appliance’s ON/OFF switch.
Operating and indicator panel – the minimum storage temperature is no longer being maintained (fault); – excessive amounts of fresh food are placed inside; or – if the appliance door is open for too long. ☞1. Turn the thermostat control knob to the desired setting. 2. The compressor starts and then runs automatically. The green pilot light illuminates. Important! Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a temperature of -18°C, or the red warning light has gone out, before storing frozen food.
Starting up and temperature regulation Malfunctions If the electronics in the appliance have detected a fault that prevents the ACTUAL temperature being measured, the warning light in the temperature display will flash. The appliance will continue to function using a backup program until your local Service Force Engineer has repaired the appliance. Starting up and temperature regulation ☞1. Turn the temperature control knob (2) in the direction of “-16°C”.
Ice pack There is an ice pack in one drawer of the freezer. Refer to the section “Prior to Initial Start–Up” concerning freezing of the ice pack. In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the ice pack will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to defrost by several hours. The ice pack can only fulfil this task optimally if it is placed in the uppermost drawer, at the front, above the frozen food. You can use the ice pack for cooling cold bags.
Freezing and storing frozen food • To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, no foodstuffs should be stored directly against the cold air outlet. the FROSTMATIC button for freezing of fresh food. The amber ☞1. Press light illuminates. To utilise the maximum rated freezing capacity, switch on the FROSTMATIC switch 24 hours before freezing is due to start (the amber light illuminates). For smaller amounts the fast freeze switch should be switched on 4 - 6 hours in advance. 2.
Storage Goods Symbols/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 storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pretreating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content. Preparation of Ice Cubes the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer ☞1.
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. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or disconnect from the power supply. • Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
Magnetic door seal After opening and closing the door of your freezer whilst it is in operation, 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 switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to ☞1. To position "0".
What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions Spare parts: The following spare parts can be ordered from your local AEG Service Force Centre. You can fit these yourself without any special skill or training, e.g.: – freezer drawers, – door handle A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case.
What to do if ... Symptom Possible Cause Yellow light does not light up, when the FROSTMATIC Yellow light faulty. function is activated, appliance is on. Appliance cools too much. Temperature is set too cold. Remedy Please inform your local Service Force Centre. Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporaily. Temperature is not proper- Please look in the “Initial ly adjusted. Start Up” section. Only open the door as long Door was open for an as necessary. Press the extended period.
Service & Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your call will be automatically routed to the Service 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.
Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option 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 supply stated on the rating plate.
Noises during Operation • This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user. • Your new home is within 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 in 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.
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), accident 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.
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