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USER MANUAL S53620CSX2 AEG

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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. www.aeg.com

21. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible if an incorrect installation and use causes injuries and damages. Always keep the instructions with the appliance 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 use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Keep all packaging away from children.

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

• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. ENGLISH 3• 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 service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Obey the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.

• Always be careful when you move the appliance because it is heavy. Always wear safety gloves.

• Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.

• 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.

• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, oven or hobs.

• The rear of the appliance must stand against the wall.

• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too colds, such as the construction appendices, garages or wine cellars.

• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING! Risk of fire and electrical shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.

• Make sure that the electrical information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If not, contact an electrician.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Service 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. www.aeg.com

WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock or fire.

• 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.

• Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable.

• 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 put soft drinks in the freezer compartment. This will create pressure on the drink container.

• 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.

• Do not remove or touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are wet or damp.

• Do not freeze again food that has been thawed.

• Obey the storage instructions on the packaging of frozen food.

• The type of lamp used for this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination

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.

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. ENGLISH

Insert the electrical plug into a wall socket. Turn the temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting.

To turn off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to the "O" position.

4.3 Temperature regulation

The temperature is automatically regulated. www.aeg.com6To operate the appliance, proceed as follows:

• turn the Temperature regulator towards lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature regulator towards higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness. A medium setting is generally the most suitable. However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on:

• how often the lid is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance. If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperature, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption.

5.1 Freezing fresh food

The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the medium setting. However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness. In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting. Place the fresh food to be frozen in the bottom compartment. The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance. The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.

5.2 Storage of frozen food

When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours. The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick and easy to find the food package you want. If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers except for the bottom drawer which needs to be in place to provide good air circulation. On all shelves it is possible to place food that protrude until 15 mm from the door. WARNING! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re- frozen (after cooling).

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. ENGLISH

75.4 Positioning the door

shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights. To make these adjustments proceed as follows:

1. Gradually pull the shelf in the

direction of the arrows until it comes free

2. Reposition the shelf as required.

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of shelves support so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. Some shelves must be lifted up by the rear edge to enable them to be removed. Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air circulation.

Place the bottles (with the opening facing front) in the pre-positioned shelf. Place only closed bottles.

5.7 Removal of freezing

baskets from the freezer The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their accidental removal or falling out. At the time of its removal from the freezer, pull the basket towards yourself and, upon reaching the end point, remove the basket by tilting its front upwards.

At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the front of the basket to insert it into the freezer. Once you are over the end points, push the baskets back in their position. www.aeg.com

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.

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

6.3 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

6.4 Hints for refrigeration

• 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.

• Bottles: these need a cap and should be stored on the door bottle shelf, or (if equipped) on the bottle rack.

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

6.5 Hints for freezing

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

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period;

• freeze only 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 ENGLISH 9enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

6.6 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.

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 Initial power on

CAUTION! Before inserting the power plug in to the outlet and switching on the cabinet for the first time, leave the appliance standing upright for at least 4 hours. This will assure a sufficient amount of time for the oil to return to the compressor. Otherwise the compressor or electronic components may sustain damage.

7.3 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 brand- new product, then dried thoroughly. CAUTION! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

7.4 Periodic cleaning

CAUTION! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. CAUTION! Take care of not to damage the cooling system. CAUTION! When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor. www.aeg.com10The 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 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 operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.

7.5 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.

7.6 Defrosting the freezer

CAUTION! 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. About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set a lower temperature, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation. A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

1. Switch off the appliance, or pull out

electrical plug from the wall socket.

2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in

several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place. WARNING! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.

3. Leave the door open and insert the

plastic scraper in the appropriate seating at the bottom centre, placing a basin underneath to collect the ENGLISH 11defrost water. In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of warm water in the freezer compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry

the interior thoroughly and keep the scraper for future use.

5. Switch on the appliance.

After three hours reload the previously removed food into the freezer compartment.

7.7 Periods of non-operation

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

1. Disconnect the appliance from

appliance and all accessories.

4. Clean the appliance and all

5. Leave the door/doors open to

prevent unpleasant smells. WARNING! 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.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

8.1 What to do if...

Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not op- erate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not con- nected to the mains socket correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician. The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup- ported properly. Check if the appliance stands stable. The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp". The compressor operates continually. Temperature is set incor- rectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter. www.aeg.com12Problem Possible cause Solution Many food products were put in at the same time. Wait some hours and then check the temperature again. The room temperature is too high. Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate. Food products placed in the appliance were too warm. Allow food products to cool to room temperature before stor- ing. The door is not closed cor- rectly. Refer to "Closing the door". There is too much frost and ice. The door is not closed cor- rectly or the gasket is de- formed/dirty. Refer to "Closing the door". The water drainage plug is not correctly positioned. Position the water drainage plug in the correct way. Food products are not wrapped properly. Wrap the food products bet- ter. Temperature is set incor- rectly. Refer to "Operation" chapter. Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator. During the automatic de- frosting process, frost melts on the rear plate. This is correct. Water flows inside the refrig- erator. The water outlet is clog- ged. Clean the water outlet. Food products prevent that water flows into the water collector. Make sure that food products do not touch the rear plate. Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is not connected to the evaporative tray above the compressor. Attach the melting water out- let to the evaporative tray. Door is misaligned or inter- feres with ventilation grill. The appliance is not level- led. Refer to "Levelling". The temperature in the ap- pliance is too low/too high. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. Set a higher/lower tempera- ture. The door is not closed cor- rectly. Refer to "Closing the door". The food products' tem- perature is too high. Let the food products temper- ature decrease to room tem- perature before storage. ENGLISH 13Problem Possible cause Solution Many food products are stored at the same time. Store less food products at the same time. The thickness of the frost is greater than 4-5 mm. Defrost the appliance. The door has been opened often. Open the door only if necessa- ry. There is no cold air circula- tion in the appliance. Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. If the advice does not lead to the desired result, call the nearest brand-mark service.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to

door gaskets. Contact the After Sales Service.

8.3 Replacing the lamp

The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light. CAUTION! Disconnect the plug from the mains socket.

1. At the same time, with the fingers

expand up and down the transparent cover and unhook it in the direction of the arrows.

2. Replace the lamp with one of the

same power and shape, specifically designed for household appliances. (the maximum power is shown on the light bulb cover).

3. Reassemble the lamp cover.

4. Connect the plug to the mains

Make sure that the light comes on.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

This appliance can be installed in a dry, well ventilated indoor 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 www.aeg.com14Some 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 Service Centre

It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation. The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit, the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall units. Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.

100 mm min 20 mm CAUTION! In order to guarantee proper functioning in ambient temperature above 38°C, it is advised to have a 30mm separation between the sides of the appliance and surrounding furniture.

9.3 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.

When placing the appliance ensure that it stands level. This can be achieved by two adjustable feet at the bottom in front.

9.5 Door reversibility

WARNING! Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket. ENGLISH 15CAUTION! To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations.

2. Unscrew the screws of the upper

3. Remove the door from the middle

4. Place the cover of the upper hinge

into the holes on the opposite side.

5. Screw off the screws of the middle

6. Remove the plugs on the upper side

of both doors and move them to the other side.

7. Remove the lower door from the

8. Screw off the pivot of the lower hinge

(5) and screw the lower hinge pivot (6) into the left drill of the lower hinge.

9. Screw off the screws of the lower

hinge and remove the hinge (8).

10. Screw off the lower cover plugs and

screw them into the hole on the opposite side (7).

11. Put the lower hinge on the opposite

side and fix it with the screws (8). www.aeg.com

12. Place the lower door on the lower

13. Screw off the middle cover plugs and

screw them into the hole on the opposite side (10).

14. Put the middle hinge on the

opposite side and fix it with the screws (11).

16. Fix the door with upper hinge and fix

it with screws of it (13).

on the opposite side.

Do a final check to make sure that:

• All screws are tightened.

• The magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet.

• The door opens and closes correctly. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket. In case you do not want to carry out the above mentioned operations, contact the nearest After Sales Service Force. The After Sales Service specialist will carry out the reversibility of the doors at your cost. ENGLISH 1710. TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Height mm 1845 Width mm 595 Depth mm 642 Rising time Hours 30 Voltage Volts 230 - 240 Frequency Hz 50 The technical information are situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and in the energy label.

11. ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS

Recycle the materials with the symbol . Put the packaging in applicable containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office. www.aeg.com18SISÄLTÖ