ÖKO_SANTO Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer Combination Operating Instructions 818 17 03-00/3
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. Important! These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories.
Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Opening the Freezer Compartment Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottle rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. Prior to Installation • Check the refrigerator/freezer for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed! In the event of damage, please contact your retailer.
Important Safety Instructions Child Safety • Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product. • Keep packaging material away from children! (There is a risk of suffocation!) • • • • • • • • During Use This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only. It is not intended for commercial or industrial use Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
Environmental Information Packaging All transit packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be reused. Wood is un-treated. 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 pure hydrocarbon compounds and can be recycled. The carton parts are made from recycled paper. Please dispose of the packaging with due care for the environment.
0 In order to push the appliance into its final position, press carefully at the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly. The weight is thus transferred to the back casters and the appliance can be easily pushed. 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.
Remove the transport fittings from the storage shelves: 0 Slide the fittings securing the shelf forward to the thicker section on the edge of the storage shelf. 0 Slide the storage shelf far enough forward so that it can 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.
Installation The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation Air is fed under the door through the vent slots in the base and is exhausted 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.
Installation Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. 1 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. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted.
Changing Over The Door Hinges The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if required to suit the location where the appliance is installed. 1 Warning! Unplug from the mains, before reversing the door. 0 Open the freezer compartment door and remove the plinth to the front. Move the door bearing cover on the plinth from the left to the right. 0 With the freezer compartment door closed, remove the crosshead screws from the lower door bearing and remove the door bearing downwards.
Changing Over The Door Hinges 0 Move the bearing pivot from the right to the left hand hole. Remove the freezer compartment door carefully to the front and place on one side. 0 Unscrew the centre door bearing. 0 Remove the fridge compartment door carefully to the front and place on one side. 0 Unscrew the retaining screw for the self-closing mechanism on the bottom of the fridge compartment door. 0 Move the upper bearing pivot to the left.
Changing Over The Door Hinges 0 Move the door handles from the left to the right and cover the remaining holes with the hole cover pins. 0 Fasten the self-closing mechanism to the bottom left of the fridge compartment door. 0 Carefully slide the fridge compartment door onto the top bearing pivot and close. 0 Slide the centre door bearing into the bottom left of the fridge compartment door and fasten to the housing.
Changing Over The Door Hinges 0 Fasten the self-closing mechanism on the top left of the freezer compartment door, 0 Carefully slide the freezer compartment door onto the centre bearing pivot and close. 0 Place the lower door bearing with the bearing pivot in the lower left of the freezer compartment door and fasten. 0 Open the freezer compartment door and fit the plinth.
Appliance Description View of Appliance (various models) Control panel and elements Butter and cheese compartment with lid Door storage compartments Variable storage box (not included with all models) Bottle compartment/bottle rack Fruit and vegetable drawers Shelves (General purpose box, not included with all models) Freezer drawer (only for storage) When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water collecting vessel.
Appliance Description Freezer tray with "Cold Accumulation Block" On some models a freezer tray with a cold accumulation block and two ice trays is included above or below the upper drawer in the freezer compartment. On some models a freezer tray with two ice trays is fitted to the top drawer in the freezer compartment. The freezer tray also serves as an ice pack. It can be slid to the side and can also be removed and placed in a drawer.
Appliance Description Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ON/OFF indicator light for refrigerator (green) ON/OFF button for refrigerator Temperature display for refrigerator Buttons for adjusting the temperature for refrigerator FAST CHILL indicator light (yellow) • FAST CHILL for intensive cooling in the refrigerator FAST CHILL button ON/OFF indicator light for freezer compartment (green) ON/OFF button for freezer compartment Temperature display for freezer compartment Buttons for adjusting t
Appliance Description • With each further press of one of the two buttons, the DESIRED temperature is adjusted by one display field. • If neither button is pressed, the temperature display automatically switches back after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) to the display of the ACTUAL temperature. DESIRED temperature means: The temperature that is required in the freezer compartment, this can be adjusted to the temperatures shown in the display. The DESIRED temperature is indicated by a flashing light.
Prior to Initial Start-Up 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into operation for the first time, leave the appliance 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 oil to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise the compressor may be damaged.
Initial Start-Up Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be operated and controlled independently of one another. 0 Insert plug into mains socket. Refrigerator Start-Up 0 Press refrigerator ON/OFF button. The green power indicator for the fridge compartment lights up. The flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached. 0 Set the refrigerator to the desired temperature (see section: "Temperature Adjustment").
Temperature Adjustment With the individual buttons for temperature adjustment the desired temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be adjusted independently of one another. 0 Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button. The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the temperature display. 0 To adjust to a warmer temperature, press the „+“ button. To adjust to a colder temperature, press the „-“ button.
FAST FREEZE The FAST FREEZE function provides for quick freezing of fresh food products, and at the same time protects previously stored goods against undesired warming in the freezer compartment. 0 The FAST FREEZE function is switched on by pressing the FAST FREEZE button. The yellow light illuminates. 0 The FAST FREEZE function can be ended manually at any time by pressing the FAST FREEZE button again. The yellow light goes out.
Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of temperature displays, an optical warning display and an acoustic warning. The system warns if: – the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is too high; – functional disturbances at the appliance. Temperature Warning The red warning display flashes and an audible warning sounds, as soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -12 °C.
Interior Accessories Storage Shelves 0 A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the fruit and vegetable trays. It must always remain in this position, so that fruits and vegetables remain fresh longer. The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights: 0 Pull the storage shelf forward until it can be tipped up or down and removed. 0 To insert at a different height use the same procedure in reverse.
0 To do this pull the bottle rack forward until it can be tilted upwards, then slide the front support into the next level up. Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at other positions as needed. Trays and Compartments Vario tray-set The two large fruit and vegetable trays can be divided with an adjustable partition (not included with all models).
Correct storage For physical reasons, the refrigerator compartment has different temperature zones. The coldest zone is on the lowest storage shelf immediately above the fruit and vegetable trays. Warmer zones are the upper storage shelves and door racks. The arrangement (see fig.) indicates where different types of food are best stored to make the most of temperature variations.
Freezing Except for the bottom drawer, which serves only for storage purposes, all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suited for freezing. Warning! • Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer compartment must be -18°C or colder. • Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the rating plate. The freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods that can be frozen within 24 hours.
Tips: • The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: – freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; – plastic containers for frozen foods; – extra-thick aluminium foil • The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps: plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape. • Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing, because air encourages drying of frozen goods. • Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
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 pre-treating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content.
Defrosting 1 0 0 0 0 0 Warning! • Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the exception of those recommended in these operating instructions. • Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endangering and/or contain substances damaging to plastics. About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FAST FREEZE button, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation.
Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds • You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator. • When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor. • A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts in and out.
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. Internal Cleaning 0 If the refrigerator only is to be cleaned, press the FAST FREEZE button 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 Defrost the freezer compartment (see section: "Defrosting").
Maintenance and Cleaning Replace light bulb 3 For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 20 minutes when the door is open. It switches on again the next time the door is opened. 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 To switch the appliance off press both ON/OFF buttons until the mains power light extinguishes. 0 Unplug the mains plug.
Something not Working Before contacting your local service force centre, check the following points. Symptom Solution Check there is power at the socket No power to the appliance. Check there is not a power cut by checking the household lights. Check the fuse has not blown. Check the ambient temperature is within the appliances operating limits The temperature in the refrigerator/freezer is too high. Check the thermostat is turned to the correct setting relative to ambient conditions.
Something not Working Symptom Solution The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting. This is normal, the compressor starts after a period of time. If after the above checks there is still a fault, call your local AEG Service Force Centre. In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Technical Terminology • Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low, that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise. • Refrigerant Circuit Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and pipe work.
Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not cover commercial use. 2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or faulty materials.
Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.
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