ARCTIS 189 GT ARCTIS 261 GT Chest freezer Operating Instructions 820 41 72 36
Dear customer, 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.
Contents Safety 4 Disposal Appliance Packaging Information Disposal of old Appliances 6 6 6 Installation Installation Location The freezer needs air Electrical Connection 7 7 8 9 Appliance Description Control Panel Starting up Temperature adjustment Opening/closing the lid The role of the Pressure Equilisation Valve Low Frost System Lock Storage baskets 11 12 12 13 Switching the Appliance Off 14 Maximum capacity / Stacking limit 14 Freezing 14 Frozen Storage 16 Defrosting 16 Cleaning and c
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. 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.
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. Children often do not recognise the dangers involved with household appliances.
Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally friendly. They can be safely disposed of at a recycling centre. 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. The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at a waste-paper recycling collection location.
Installation Technical Specifications Model ARCTIS 189 GT ARCTIS 261 GT Volume (gross) litres 189 261 Volume (net) litres 184 255 Height without/with roller cm 87,6/88,3 87,6/88,3 Width cm 93,5 119 Depth cm 66,5 66,5 Weight kg 49 57 Energy consumpt./24h kWh 0,53 0,64 Freezing capacity kg/24h 23 27 Hold-over time hours 43 47 Rated power W 75 100 Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room on a firm and level surface.
The freezer needs air. The side walls become warm whilst the appliance is on. The heat is generated by the special refrigerating system (shell condenser) and helps prevent condensation. In order for the heat to be able to be dissipated, air must be able to circulate around all the side walls. Attention! To function correctly the appliance requires good ventilation. Make sure that the side walls and the base of the appliance are not covered or obstructed.
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 mea-sures 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.
Appliance Description Control Panel Thermostat control knob Signal light Starting Up Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up (see section: “Cleaning and Care”). Insert the mains plug of the chest freezer into the mains supply. Set the thermostat control knob to a medium setting and leave the appliance to run for 2 hours before placing any food inside. The temperature inside the freezer must be -18 °C or colder.
Temperature adjustment Thermostat control knob 1 = Lowest setting, minimum cold SUPER = Highest setting, maximum cold Turning the thermostat control knob towards "SUPER" reduces the temperature in the freezer and turning it towards to the lower numbers will increase the temperature. Use a small coin in the groove to make it easier to turn the thermostat control knob.
LOW FROST SYSTEM. The patented LOW FROST System reduces the ice-build-up in the chest freezer by up to 80 percent, which results in a longer period of time between defrosting. To get the full benefit of the system, please observe the following points: The amount of ice-build-up in any freezer is very much dependent of the moisture of the surrounding air. The ice will build up quicker in a humid climate than in a dry climate. Therefore you should avoid installing your freezer in very humid surroundings.
Baskets The baskets are designed for the storage of food which has already been frozen. The handles can be placed in two positions, as shown. The baskets can either be placed inside the freezer or hung on the edge of the casing. The following spare parts can be ordered from your local Service Force Centre. Please note that 2 handles must be ordered for each basket. „A” Basket 291263000/9 „B” Basket 291263001/7 Handle 291340004/6 (2 required).
Switching the Appliance Off To switch off the appliance pull out the plug from the power supply or switch off or disengage the household fuse. If the appliance is to be removed from service for a lengthy period: Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: "Cleaning and Care"). Then leave the lid open to avoid odours.
Turn the control knob to „SUPER”. The freezer will now run continuously, creating a sufficient reserve of the temperature required. Turn the control knob to „SUPER” 6-24 hours before placing fresh food in the freezer, depending on how much food is to be frozen. Place the food in the freezer and leave the control knob set to „SUPER” for a further 24 hours. Return the control knob to a medium setting. The freezer will return to normal storage temperature.
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).
Pull out the plug of the defrost water outlet at the bottom of the freezer. To catch the defrost water, place the freezing trays (not included with all models), the dividing partition or another flat receptacle under the defrost water outlet. Tip: To accelerate the defrosting process, place a saucepan with hot water in the appliance and close the lid. Remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete.
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.
What to do if... If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks before calling out an engineer. Symptom No power appliance . to Solution Connect plug to the power supply. Replace the fuse if necessary. Faulty fuse in the plug. Leave the lid closed and wait There is a power failure. for the power supply to be restored. Is the thermostat control knob Turn the thermostat control knob set correctly relevant to the to the appropriate setting (colder). ambient conditions.
REPLACE LIGHT BULB Warning! Electric shock hazard! Before changing the bulb, disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 15 W, socket: E 14 Pull out the mains plug to switch off the appliance. Open the lid of the chest freezer. The light bulb can be found in the inner lid. Unscrew the bulb, and replace it with a new bulb. Restart the appliance again.
Service and 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: 0870 5 929929 Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local AEG Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards. During manufacturing, necessary measures were taken especially incompliance with the law governing the safety of appliances (GSG), the regulations for the prevention of accidents caused by refrigerating equipment (VBG 20) and the regulations of the association of German Electrical Engineers (VDE). The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.
Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the 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 discretion 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 or gas supply stated on the rating plate.
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