SKE81226ZF - Fridge AEG-ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SKE81226ZF AEG-ELECTROLUX

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CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION 19 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS21 3. INSTALLATION23 4. OPERATION24 5. DAILY USE 25 6. HINTS AND TIPS28 7. CARE AND CLEANING29 8. TROUBLESHOOTING 30 9. NOISES 32 10. TECHNICAL DATA33

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE Always use original spare parts. When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. The information can be found on the rating plate. Warning / Caution-Safety information General information and tips Environmental information Subject to change without notice.

SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or

usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety •

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. This appliance may be used by children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities, if they have been properly instructed. Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. Do not let children play with the appliance. Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision. Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: – Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments – By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other residential type environments WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance. Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects. Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 Installation WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance. • Remove all the packaging. • Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Do not use the appliance before installing it in the built-in structure due to safety manner. • Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance. • Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear. • Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance. • At first installation or after reversing the door wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor. • Before carrying out any operations on the appliance (e.g. reversing the door), remove the plug from the power socket. • Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs. • Do not expose the appliance to the rain.

• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight. • Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold. • When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. • The appliance contains a bag of desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not food. Please dispose of it immediately.

2.2 Electrical connection WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock. WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. WARNING! Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables. • The appliance must be earthed. • Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the

electrical ratings of the mains power supply. Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket. Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change the electrical components. The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation. Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

2.3 Use WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electric shock or fire. The appliance contains flammable gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit containing isobutane. • Do not change the specification of this appliance. • Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer. • If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room. • Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance. • Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance. • Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance. • Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.

2.4 Internal lighting WARNING! Risk of electric shock. • The type of lamp used for this appliance is for household appliances only. Do not use it for house lighting.

2.5 Care and cleaning WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance. • Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. • This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit. • Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.

2.6 Service • To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. • Use original spare parts only.

2.7 Disposal WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation. • Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply. • Cut off the mains cable and discard it. • Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance. • The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone-friendly. • The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly. • Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.

3. INSTALLATION WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

3.1 Location Refer to the assembly instructions for the installation. To ensure best performance, install the appliance well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet.

3.2 Positioning Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated indoors where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance. Climate class

3.3 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.

3.4 Ventilation requirements The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient. 5 cm

Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range. If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

CAUTION! Refer to the assembly instructions for the installation.

OK It is possible to change predefined sound of buttons by pressing together

6 ON/OFF Mode and temperature colder button for a few seconds. Change is reversible.

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Timer indicator Coolmatic function LongFresh function Temperature indicator Alarm indicator ChildLock function DrinksChill function

4.5 Temperature regulation

1. Connect the mains plug to the power socket. 2. Press the appliance ON/OFF if the display is off. The temperature indicators show the set default temperature. To select a different set temperature refer to "Temperature regulation".

Set the temperature of the appliance by pressing the temperature regulators. Default set temperature: • +5°C for the fridge The temperature indicators show the set temperature.

If "dEMo" appears on the display, refer to "Troubleshooting" .

The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours. After a power failure the set temperature remains stored.

4.6 Coolmatic function

1. Press the appliance ON/OFF for 5 seconds. The display switches off. 2. Disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.

If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the Coolmatic function to chill the

products more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator. 1. Press the Mode until the corresponding icon appears. The Coolmatic indicator flashes. 2. Press the OK to confirm. The Coolmatic indicator is shown. The Coolmatic function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours. To switch off the function before its automatic end, repeat the procedure. The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.

4.7 LongFresh compartment setting 1. Press Mode until the corresponding icon appears. The display shows 3. This is the default setting that ensures the most effective performance. 2. Press the temperature buttons on the control panel to select necessary setting. 3. Press OK to confirm the setting. The indicator returns to the fridge temperature setting in a few seconds. Setting Application 1-3

Meat, fish, vegetables and fruit stored together

4.8 ChildLock function Activate the ChildLock function to lock the buttons from unintentional operation. 1. Press Mode until the corresponding icon appears.

The ChildLock indicator flashes. 2. Press OK to confirm. The ChildLock indicator is shown. To deactivate the ChildLock function, repeat the procedure until the ChildLock indicator goes off.

4.9 DrinksChill function The DrinksChill function is to be used to set an acoustic alarm at the preferred time, useful for example when a recipe requires to cool down food products for a certain period of time. 1. Press Mode until the corresponding icon appears. The DrinksChill indicator flashes. The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes) for a few seconds. 2. Press the Timer regulator to change the Timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes. 3. Press OK to confirm. TheDrinksChill indicator is shown. The Timer start to flash (min). At the end of the countdown the DrinksChill indicator flashes and an audible alarm sounds. Press OK to switch off the sound and terminate the function. To switch off the function repeat the procedure until the DrinksChill goes off. It is possible to change the time at any time during the countdown and at the end by pressing the Temperature colder button and the Temperature warmer button.

4.10 Door open alarm If the door is left open for a few minutes, the acoustic alarm starts and alarm indicator flashes. The alarm stops after closing the door. During the alarm, the acoustic signal can be muted by pressing any button.

5. DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

5.1 Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal

accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brandnew product, then dried thoroughly. CAUTION! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish.

5.2 Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. 1. Gradually pull the shelf up until it comes free. 2. Reposition as required.

5.4 LongFresh Compartment In the LongFresh compartment the temperature is controlled automatically. It stays constantly at about 0°C, no adjustment is necessary. The storage temperature and the relative humidity (between 45 and 90%) provide optimal conditions for the storage of various kinds of food. To learn about the temperature settings in the LongFresh compartment please refer to the “LongFresh compartment setting” section. LongFresh compartment is suitable for the storage of a variety of fresh food as it preserves its high nutritional values as well as high humidity level much longer in comparison to the regular refrigerator. The LongFresh compartment is also suitable for defrosting food. The thawed food can be stored up to two days.

5.5 Humidity control The wire shelves inside the drawers permit that air can circulate freely and consequently allow better conservation of food. The compartment has stops that prevent the drawers from falling out when fully extended. To remove the drawer:

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

1. Pull the drawer to the maximum. 2. Lift and pull out the drawer.

LONGFRESH The drawers marked with water drop symbols: and can be used according to the desired storage conditions independently of each other with lower or higher humidity. Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air circulation.

Regulation for each drawer is separate and is controlled using the slide valve at the front of the drawer. • “Dry”: low air humidity - up to 50% relative humidity.

ENGLISH This humidity level is reached when both sliders are set into this position and the ventilation openings are wide open. • “Humid”: high relative humidity - up to 90%. Type of food

This humidity level is reached when both sliders are set in this position and the ventilation openings are closed. Humidity is kept and can not escape.

Air humidity adjustment

Beef, venison, small meat cuts, poultry

Fish, shellfish, cooked meat products

Salad, vegetables Carrots, herbs, brussels sprouts, celery

Broccoli, Chinese leaves, kale, cabbage, radishes, Savoy cabbage

Plums rhubarb, gooseberries

Apples (not sensitive to cold), quinces

Fruit Pears, dates (fresh), strawberries, peaches

Air humidity adjustment

Blackberries, currants

Blueberries, raspberries

Cakes containing cream and other kinds of pastry products can be stored in the LongFresh compartment for 2 or 3 days. Not to be placed in the LongFresh compartment: • Cold sensitive fruit which have to be stored at cellar or room temperature like pineapple, bananas, grapefruit, melons, mango, papaya, oranges, lemons, kiwi fruit. • The types of food not mentioned above should be stored in the refrigerator compartment (e.g. all sorts of cheese, cold cuts, etc.). The level of air humidity in the drawers depends on the content of humidity in the stored food, vegetable and fruit and on the frequency of door opening. The LongFresh compartment is also suitable for slow thawing of food. In this case the thawed food can be stored in the LongFresh compartment for up to two days.

• Pay attention to the freshness of the food, especially on the expiry date. Quality and freshness influence the storage time. • The whole storage cycle time will depend on the preservation conditions made prior to the final storage in the fridge. • Any type of food, fruit, vegetable or animal food shall always be packed or wrapped up before storage. • Food rich in proteins will go bad quicker. This means seafood will spoil before fish which in turn will spoil before meat. While storing food in a LongFresh compartment storage time for that kind of food can be increased by up to three times as well without loss on quality. • All food stored in a LongFresh compartment should be taken out of the drawers roughly 15 - 30 min before consumption, particularly fruit and vegetables to be consumed without any additional cooking process. Allowing fruit and vegetables to return to room temperature will improve the texture and flavour.

6. HINTS AND TIPS 6.1 Normal operating sounds The following sounds are normal during operation: • A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped. • A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped. • A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic

dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon). • A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off.

6.2 Hints for energy saving • Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

6.3 Hints for fresh food refrigeration • Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator. • Cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour. • Position food so that air can circulate freely around it.

6.4 Hints for refrigeration Useful hints: • Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packaging and place it on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.

• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and place on any shelf. • Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly and place in a special drawer. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic must not be kept in the refrigerator if not packed. • Butter and cheese: place in a special airtight container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene bag to exclude as much air as possible. • Bottles: close with a cap and place on the door bottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack.

7. CARE AND CLEANING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

7.1 General warnings 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. The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

7.2 Periodic cleaning CAUTION! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the appliance. CAUTION! Do not damage the cooling system.

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly: 1. Clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap. 2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe them clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris. 3. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 4. If accessible, clean the condenser and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush. This will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.

7.3 Defrosting of the refrigerator Defrosting of the fridge compartment is automatic. The water that condenses flows into a recipient on the compressor and evaporates. The recipient cannot be removed.

7.4 Periods of non-operation When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions: 1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply. 2. Remove all food. 3. Clean the appliance and all accessories.

4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.

CAUTION! If you want to keep the appliance switched on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

8. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

8.1 What to do if... Problem

The appliance does not operate.

The appliance is switched off.

Switch on the appliance.

The mains plug is not con- Connect the mains plug to the nected to the mains socket mains socket correctly. correctly. There is no voltage in the mains socket.

Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.

The door is left open.

Close the door. Refer to "Door open alarm"

Temperature sensor probA or or symbol is lem. shown instead of numbers on the Temperature Display.

Contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre (the cooling system will continue to keep food products cold, but temperature adjustment will not be possible).

The lamp does not work.

The lamp is in stand-by.

Close and open the door.

The lamp is defective.

Contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

Temperature is set incorrectly.

Refer to "Operation".

Many food products were put in at the same time.

Wait few hours and then check the temperature again.

The room temperature is too high.

Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate.

The compressor operates continually.

Food products placed in the appliance were too warm.

Allow food products to cool to room temperature before storing.

The door is not closed cor- Refer to "Closing the door". rectly. The "Coolmatic function" is switched on.

Refer to "Coolmatic function".

The compressor does not This is normal, no error has The compressor starts after a start immediately after occurred. period of time. pressing the "Coolmatic", or after changing the temperature. Water flows inside the refrig- Food products prevent the Make sure that food products erator. water to flow into the wado not touch the rear plate. ter collector. Temperature cannot be set.

The "Coolmatic function" is switched on.

Switch off "Coolmatic function" manually, or wait until the function resets automatically to set the temperature. Refer to "Coolmatic function".

dEMo appears on the display.

The appliance is in demon- Keep the OK pressed for apstration mode. proximately 10 seconds until a long sound is heard and display shuts off for a short time.

The temperature in the appliance is too low/too high.

The temperature regulator Set a higher/lower temperais not set correctly. ture. The door is not closed cor- Refer to "Closing the door". rectly. The food products' temperature is too high.

Let the food products temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.

Many food products are stored at the same time.

Add less food products at the same time.

The door has been opened often.

Open the door only if necessary.

The "Coolmatic function" is switched on.

Refer to "Coolmatic function".

There is no cold air circula- Make sure that there is cold air tion in the appliance. circulation in the appliance.

If the advice does not lead to the desired result, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

8.2 Replacing the lamp The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light.

8.3 Closing the door 1. Clean the door gaskets. 2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to assembly instructions. 3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.

Only service is allowed to replace the lighting device. Contact your Authorised Service Centre.

9. NOISES There are some sounds during normal running (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

3. Refrigerator-chiller and Refrigerator with a 0-star compartment

Energy efficiency class

Energy consumption in kWh per year, based on standard test results for 24 hours. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located

Storage volume in litres, Other compartments

Star rating of freezer compartment with highest stor- None age volume (l) Design temperature of other compartments > 14 °C (°C), if any Frost free (Y/N), Fridge

Freezing capacity in kg/24h

SN-N-ST Lowest ambient temperature at which this appliance 10 is intended to be used, in °C Highest ambient temperature at which this appliance is intended to be used, in °C

Acoustical noise emissions dB(A) re1 pW

Built in appliance Y/N Yes

This appliance is intended to be used exclusively for No the storage of wine Y/N

10.2 Additional technical data Dimensions of the recess Height

The technical information is situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and on the energy label.

11. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of

appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

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