SANTO K 9 12 40-7 I - Fridge AEG-ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SANTO K 9 12 40-7 I AEG-ELECTROLUX

Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.

To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance.

We wish you much joy with your new appliance.

Contents

Safety information	18
Children and vulnerable people safety	19
General safety	19
Daily use	20
Care and cleaning	20
Installation	20
Service	20
Control panel	21
Switching on	21
Switching off	21
Temperature indicator	21
Temperature regulation	22
COOLMATIC function	22
FROSTMATIC function	22
First use	23
Cleaning the interior	23
Daily use	23
Thawing	23
Movable shelves	23
Positioning the door half shelf	23
Humidity control	24
Freezing Calendar	24

Ice-cube production	24
Helpful hints and tips	24
Hints for energy saving	24
Hints for fresh food refrigeration	25
Hints for refrigeration	25
Hints for freezing	25
Hints for storage of frozen food	25
Care and cleaning	26
Periodic cleaning	26
Defrosting of the refrigerator	26
Defrosting the freezer	27
Periods of non-operation	27
What to do if...	28
Replacing the lamp	29
Closing the door	29
Technical data	30
Installation	30
Positioning	30
Electrical connection	30
Ventilation requirements	31
Environmental concerns	31

Subject to change without notice

! Safety information

In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.

General safety

CAUTION!

Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household as explained in this instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

• avoid open flames and sources of ignition

• thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

WARNING!

Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.
2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover⁴⁾ of interior lighting.

7. This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

8. Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
9. Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

Daily use

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. If you cannot come to the mains socket, interrupt the power supply.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.

Installation

For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
• Connect to potable water supply only.5)

Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable.

Control panel

1. Pilot light
2. ON/OFF switch
3. Temperature regulator (warmest)
4. Temperature indicator
5. Temperature regulator (coldest)
6. FROSTMATIC indicator
7. FROSTMATIC switch
8. COOLMATIC indicator
9. COOLMATIC switch

The COOLMATIC and FROSTMATIC functions cannot be switched on simultaneously.

Switching on

1. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.
2. Press ON/OFF switch.
3. The pilot light will light up.

Switching off

1. Keep ON/OFF switch pressed for more than 5 seconds.
2. After that, a countdown of the temperature from -3 -2 -1 will be shown. When "1" appears the appliance is turned off. The temperature indicator switches off. The Pilot light switches off.

Temperature indicator

The temperature indicator shows several information:

• During normal operation, the temperature indicator shows the current temperature inside the fridge (ACTUAL temperature). The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with illuminated numbers.

• During temperature adjusting operation, the temperature indicator shows the fridge temperature currently set (DESIRED temperature). The DESIRED temperature is indicated by flashing numbers.

Temperature regulation

To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

1. Set the required temperature by pressing the corresponding temperature regulator. The temperature indicator will immediately show the changed setting (DESIRED temperature) and the temperature indicator flashes.
2. Each time the temperature regulator is pressed the DESIRED temperature is adjusted by 1^ . The DESIRED temperature must be reached within 24 hours.
3. Once the required temperature has been set, after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) the temperature indicator will show again the current ACTUAL temperature inside the corresponding compartment. The temperature indicator will change from flashing to continuous illumination.

For a correct storage of the food the following temperature should be set:

• +5^ C in the fridge

When the setting is changed, the compressor does not start immediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place. As the storage temperature within the fridge is reached quickly you can store food immediately after switching on.

COOLMATIC function

The COOLMATIC function is suitable for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the refrigerator.

To activate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the COOLMATIC switch.
2. The COOLMATIC indicator will light up.
3. A DESIRED temperature setting of +2^ is automatically selected.

To deactivate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the COOLMATIC switch.
2. The COOLMATIC indicator goes out.

The COOLMATIC function stops automatically after about 6 hours.

If the COOLMATIC function is switched on the temperature setting may not be changed.

FROSTMATIC function

The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.

To activate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the FROSTMATIC switch.
2. The FROSTMATIC indicator will light up.

To deactivate the function, do these steps:

1. Press the FROSTMATIC switch.
2. The FROSTMATIC indicator goes out.

The FROSTMATIC function stops automatically after about 48 hours.

If the FROSTMATIC function is switched on the temperature setting may not be changed.

First use

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

Daily use

Thawing

Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation. Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie over the rear ones.

Positioning the door half shelf

The door half shelf can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follow:

1. lift the shelf with the door half shelf upwards and out of the holders in the door
2. remove the retaining bracket out of the guide under the shelf
3. Reverse the above operation to insert the half shelf at a different height.

Humidity control

The glass shelf incorporates a device with slits (adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which makes it possible to regulate the temperature in the vegetable drawer(s).

When the ventilation slots are closed:

the natural moisture content of the food in the fruit and vegetable compartments is preserved for longer.

When the ventilation slots are opened:

more air circulation results in a lower air moisture content in the fruit and vegetable compartments.

Freezing Calendar

2-6

4-8

6-12

The symbols 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 treating before freezing.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

Helpful hints and tips

Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

• If the ambient temperature is high, the Temperature Regulator is on the higher setting and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, turn the Temperature Regulator toward lower settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate freely around it

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:

Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer.

For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.

Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc... these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf. Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided.

Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.

Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.

Hints for freezing

To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

• To freeze the maximum quantity shown on the rating plate press the FROSTMATIC switch 24 hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. The light will light up.
• The FROSTMATIC switch not need not be pressed for freezing of small quantities.
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

Hints for storage of frozen food

To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;

not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
- Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
- Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.

Care and cleaning

CAUTION!

Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

Periodic cleaning

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.

Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.

Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.

Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.

Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.

After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inserted into the drain hole.

Defrosting the freezer

A certain amount of frost will always form around the top compartment.
! Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3 - 5mm

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.
3. Open the door.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting.
7. Reload the previously removed food into the compartment.

WARNING!

Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

• disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
• remove all food
• defrost ^6) and clean the appliance and all accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

6) If foreseen.

What to do if...

WARNING!

Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.

There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem	Possible cause	Solution
The appliance is noisy	The appliance is not supported properly	Check if the appliance stands stable (all the four feet should be on the floor)
The appliance does not operate. The lamp does not operate.	The appliance is switched off.	Switch on the appliance.
	The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly.	Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly.
	The appliance has no power. There is no voltage in the mains socket.	Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.
The lamp does not work.	The lamp is defective.	Refer to "Replacing the lamp".
The compressor operates continually.	The temperature is not set correctly.	Set a higher temperature.
	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Closing the door".
	The door has been opened too frequently.	Do not keep the door open longer than necessary.
	The product temperature is too high.	Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
	The room temperature is too high.	Decrease the room temperature.
The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the COOLMATIC or FROSTMATIC switch, or after changing the temperature.	This is normal, no error has occurred.	The compressor starts after a period of time.
Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator.	During the automatic defrosting process, frost defrosts on the rear plate.	This is correct.
Water flows into the refrigerator.	The water outlet is clogged.	Clean the water outlet.
	Products prevent that water flows into the water collector.	Make sure that products do not touch the rear plate.
Temperature cannot be set.	COOLMATIC or FROSTMATIC functions switched on.	Switch off COOLMATIC or FROST-MATIC manually, or wait to set the temperature until the function has reset automatically. Refer to "COOLMATIC or FROSTMATIC function".
The temperature in the appliance is too low/high.	The temperature regulator is not set correctly.	Set a higher/ lower temperature.
	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Closing the door".
	The product temperature is too high.	Let the product temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
	Many products are stored at the same time.	Store less products at the same time.
The temperature in the refrigerator is too high.	There is no cold air circulation in the appliance.	Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance.
The temperature in the freezer is too high.	Products are too near to each other.	Store products so that there is cold air circulation.
There is too much frost.	Food is not wrapped correctly.	Wrap the food correctly.
	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Closing the door".
	The temperature regulator is not set correctly.	Set a higher temperature.

Replacing the lamp

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Press on the rear hook and at the same time slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
3. Replace the lamp with one of the same power (the maximum power is shown on the lamp cover).
4. Install the lamp cover by sliding it into its original position.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Open the door. Make sure that the light comes on.

Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Force Center.

Technical data

Dimension of the recess
	Height	1225 mm
	Width	560 mm
	Depth	550 mm
Rising Time		12 h

The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label.

Installation

Positioning

WARNING!

If you are discarding an old appliance that has a lock or catch on the door, you must ensure that it is made unusable to prevent young children being trapped inside.

The appliance shall have the plug accessible after installation.

Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:

Climate class	Ambient temperature
SN	+10°C to + 32°C
N	+16°C to + 32°C
ST	+16°C to + 38°C
T	+16°C to + 43°C

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.

The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

Ventilation requirements

The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient.

Environmental concerns

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.