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Dear customer, F ♣ 2 Before placing your new chest 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.
Service & Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur-chase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929929 Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. In guarantee customers should ensure that the checks on the previous pages have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Symptom Safety The safety of our freezers is in accordance with recognised technological standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel that it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines: Use for Intended Purpose The freezer is intended for household use only. It is suitable for freezing and storage of frozen food. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages occurring through improper operation or use of the appliance for unintended purposes.
F F F F ♣ Energy Saving Tips Defrost the freezer compartment (see section: "Defrosting"). Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry. Attention! Reinsert the plug of the defrost water outlet at the base of the freezer after cleaning. After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally friendly. They can be dumped 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.
Frozen Storage Attention! Before filling the freezer for the first time with previously frozen goods, the necessary storage temperature of -18 °C must have been attained. Load freezer only with packaged frozen goods, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods can occur. Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods. Store ice cream and fatty foods in the lower area of the freezer (near to the bottom).
Electrical Connection 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. The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted.
Switching the Appliance Off F F F F To switch off the appliance remove the plug from the power supply or disconnect from the electricity supply. The green power supply pilot light goes out. Appliance Description Control Panel If the appliance is to be removed from service for a lengthy period: Remove the mains plug or disconnect from the electricity supply. Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: Cleaning and Care). Then leave the lid open to avoid the build up odours.
the storage temperature has not yet been reached (starting up). the minimum storage temperature is no longer being maintained (fault). large quantities of fresh food have been placed inside. the chest lid has been open for too long. The red temperature warning light (4) and acoustic temperature warning (5) give no warning: if the power supply is interrupted; if the thermostat is defective.