SFB61821AS - Fridge AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SFB61821AS AEG

7. PROBLEEMOPLOSSING

Thank you for choosing this AEG product. We have created it to give you impeccable performance for many years, with innovative technologies that help make life simpler features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please spend a few minutes reading to get the very best from it. Visit our website for: Get usage advice, brochures, trouble shooter, service information: www.aeg.com/webselfservice Register your product for better service: www.registeraeg.com Buy Accessories, Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance: www.aeg.com/shop

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.com161. SAFETY INFORMATION Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages 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.

• 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

• 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 17• 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.

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instruction 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 install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold, 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.

• 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 electrical shock.

• 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.

• 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 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. www.aeg.com182.3 Use 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 193. OPERATION

1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.

2. Touch the temperature regulator

button if all LED are off.

Keep touching the temperature regulator button for 3 seconds. All indicators light off.

3.4 Temperature regulation

To operate the appliance, touch the temperature regulator until the LED corresponding to the required temperature lights up. Selection is progressive, varying from 2°C to 8°C. Coldest setting: +2°C. Warmest setting: +8°C. A medium setting is generally the most suitable. Choose the setting keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on:

• frequency of opening the door

• quantity of food stored

1. Touch temperature regulator.

Current temperature indicator blinks. Any time you touch the temperature regulator, the setting moves by one position. The corresponding LED blinks for a while.

2. Touch the temperature regulator

until the required temperature is selected.

3.5 FROSTMATIC function

You can activate FROSTMATICfunction by pressing the FROSTMATIC button. The LED corresponding to the symbol FROSTMATIC indicator lights up. You can deactivate FROSTMATICfunction by pressing the FROSTMATIC button again. The FROSTMATIC indicator will light off. This function stops automatically after 28 hours.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

4.1 Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal www.aeg.com20accessories 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, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish.

4.2 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 in the

direction of the arrows until it comes free.

2. Reposition as required.

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air circulation.

4.4 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 food activate the FROSTMATIC function and place the food to be frozen in the freezer 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. When the freezing process is completed, return to the required temperature (see "FROSTMATIC Function"). In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting.

4.5 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 with the FROSTMATIC function turned on. 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 data chart under "Rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re- frozen (after cooling). ENGLISH 214.6 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.

5.1 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.

5.2 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.

5.3 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

5.4 Hints for refrigeration

• 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.

5.5 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 hours 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, www.aeg.com22thus 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.

5.6 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.

6. CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

6.1 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.

6.2 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. 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 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.

Your appliance is frost free. This means that there is no build up of frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls nor on the foods. ENGLISH 23The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation of cold air inside the compartment, driven by an automatically controlled fan.

6.4 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.

6.5 Periods of non-operation

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

1. Disconnect the appliance from

3. Leave the door/doors open to

prevent unpleasant smells. WARNING! 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.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

7.1 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. www.aeg.com24Problem Possible cause Solution 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 does not work. The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Author- ised Service Centre. The compressor operates continually. Temperature is set incor- rectly. Refer to "Operation". 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 FROSTMATIC is switched on. Refer to "FROSTMATIC func- tion". 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" . The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the FROSTMATIC, or after changing the tem- perature. 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 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. ENGLISH 25Problem Possible cause Solution Temperature cannot be set. The FROSTMATIC or COOLMATIC function is switched on. Switch off FROSTMATIC or COOLMATIC manually, or wait until the function resets auto- matically to set the tempera- ture. Refer to "FROSTMATIC or COOLMATIC function". 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. Many food products are stored at the same time. Store less food products at the same time. The door has been opened often. Open the door only if necessa- ry. If the advice does not lead to the desired result, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

7.2 Replacing the lamp

The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light. Only service is allowed to replace the lighting device. Contact your Authorised Service Centre.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to

assembly instructions.

3. If necessary, replace the defective

door gaskets. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.

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.

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 Ambient temperature SN +10°C to + 32°C www.aeg.com26ClimateclassAmbient temperatureN +16°C to + 32°CST +16°C to + 38°CT +16°C to + 43°CSome functional problemsmight occur for some typesof models when operatingoutside of that range. Thecorrect operation can onlybe guaranteed within thespecified temperaturerange. If you have anydoubts regarding where toinstall the appliance, pleaseturn to the vendor, to ourcustomer service or to thenearest Authorised ServiceCentre.

8.3 Electrical connection

• Before plugging in, ensure that thevoltage and frequency shown on therating plate correspond to yourdomestic power supply.• The appliance must be earthed. Thepower supply cable plug is providedwith a contact for this purpose. If thedomestic power supply socket is notearthed, connect the appliance to aseparate earth in compliance withcurrent regulations, consulting aqualified electrician.• The manufacturer declines allresponsibility if the above safetyprecautions are not observed.• This appliance complies with theE.E.C. Directives.

8.4 Ventilation requirements

CAUTION!Refer to the assemblyinstructions for theinstallation.

There are some sounds during normal running (compressor, refrigerant circulation). BRRR! HISSS!

Dimensions of the recess Height mm 1780 Width mm 560 Depth mm 550 www.aeg.com28Rising time Hours 20 Voltage Volts 230-240 Frequency Hz 50 The technical information is situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal side of the appliance and in the energy label.

11. ENVIRONMENTAL 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.