Santo 1673-4TK - Fridge AEG - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Santo 1673-4TK AEG

Operating Instructions

Dear customer,

Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.

Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.

These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to your model.

Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.

This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.

Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol.

Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.

The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If these instructions should not be sufficient, our customer service department is always available to you.

Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes. he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...

Contents

Important Safety Instruction 4

Disposal 6

Appliance Packaging Information 6

Disposal of old Appliances 6

Remove transport safeguard. 6

Installation 7

Installation Location 7

Your refrigerator needs air 8

Detaching the worktop 8

Mounting under a continuous worktop 9

Rehingeing the door 9

Prior to Initial Start-Up 10

Electrical Connection 10

Plug socket 11

Starting up and temperature regulation....12

Interior Accessories....13

Storage shelves/wire trays 13

VARIO glass storage shelf 13

Correct storage 13

Defrosting 14

The fridge defrosts automatically....14

Switching off the appliance 14

Cleaning and Care 14

Energy Saving Tips 16

What to do if 16

Correcting Malfunctions 16

Changing the light bulb 18

Service & Spare Parts 19

Help us to Help You 19

Customer Care 19

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines 20

Important Safety Instructions

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is not paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance.

Intended use

• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the storing of food at low temperature. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may be caused.
• Alterations or changes to the refrigerator are not permitted for reasons of safety.
• If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or for purposes other than the cooling of foods, please observe all valid legal regulations for your application.

Prior to initial start-up

- Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be plugged in! In the event of damage, please contact your supplier.

Refrigerant

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.

Safety of children

• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock

themselves in the appliance when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get themselves into other dangerous situations.

- Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let children play with the appliance!

Daily Operation

• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

In case of malfunction

• If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the "What to do if ..." section of these instructions. If the information given there does not help, please do not perform any further repairs yourself.
• Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service.

Disposal

Appliance Packaging Information

All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped or burned at an incinerating plant without danger!

About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows:

PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior.

PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chlorofluorocarbon.

The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at a waste-paper recycling collection location.

Disposal of old Appliances

For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed of properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its service life - for your new appliance as well.

Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch closures. This eliminates the danger that playing children lock themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place themselves into other life-endangering situations.

Disposal:

• The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse.
• The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of the appliance, may not be damaged.
• Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall.

Remove transport safeguard

The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.

Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.

You can remove any remnants of adhesive using white spirit.

Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance.

Installation

Installation Location

The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room.

Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature.

The appliance should therefore

- not be exposed to direct sunlight;

- not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;

- only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed.

The climate classification can be found on the serial plate, which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance.

The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification:

Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +18 to +38 °C
T +18 to +43 °C

If installation next to a source of heat is unavoidable, the following minimum clearances must be maintained at the sides of the appliance:

- for electric cookers 3 cm;

- for oil and coal fired ranges 30 cm.

If these clearances cannot be maintained a heat insulating pad is required between the cooker and the refrigeration appliance.

If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required, in order to prevent the fo mation of condensation on the outside of the appliance.

Your refrigerator needs air

The refrigerating unit of your refrigerator is designed for maintenance-free operation. What it should never lack is good ventilation. Air is supplied under the door through the ventilation slot between the refrigerator and storage surface. Air is extracted through the upper ventilation grille. Never obstruct these openings by plinth screens or crockery.

If your refrigerator is installed under a continuous worktop, an air outlet opening of at least 200 cm ^2 and a ventilation grille (A/B) matching the worktop design should be provided at the rear of the worktop.

The cut surfaces of the worktop (C) should be varnished to avoid swelling due to penetration of moisture.

The appliance wall distance must be at least 30 mm and should be checked before the ventilation grille is inserted.

A/B 105 200 cm² C 570 545 95

Special accessories:

A Ventilation grille, brown

B Ventilation grille, white

Detaching the worktop

After the worktop has been removed the appliance can be installed underneath a continuous worktop.

The procedure is as follows:

Unscrew the Phillips screws (F) on the right and the left.

Lift the worktop slightly, push it about 20 mm towards the rear, and lift it off upwards (G).

Unscrew the holding bracket (H) and keep it in a safe place.

F G H

Mounting under a continuous worktop

If installed under a continuous worktop, the appliance is fastened with a mounting screw (A) under the panel.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical bracket with a screw and mounting bracket (no text or symbols)

Rehingeing the door

The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.

Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance may not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.

Tilt the appliance slightly towards the rear and prop it securely.

Unscrew the door hinge screws (K) and take the door bearing (1) down wards out of its cavity.

Open the door a little way and take it out downwards.

Diagram showing mechanical linkage with labeled components 1 and K, indicating rotational or mechanical motion.

Unscrew the upper pin (A) and screw it into place on the opposite side.

Fit the door into the upper pin (A) and close it.

Insert the pin of the door bearing (1) into the left hand cavity and screw the bearing firmly into place with the screws (K).

A 12

Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side after having pushed in the plugs with a punch. Cover the holes left open with the plugs contained in the documentation pack.

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Prior to Initial Start-Up

Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start-up (see section: "Cleaning and Care").

Electrical Connection

Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.

Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is inside, on the left.

The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.

Important

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and Yellow/Earth

Blue Neutral

Brown/Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

1. The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter „E“ or by the earth symbol ④ coloured green and yellow.

2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal "N" or coloured black.

3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked "L" or coloured red.

4.Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.

Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safety.

Plug socket

The plug socket necessary for connection of your appliance to the electricity supply should be positioned so that it is possible to pull out the appliance plug.

If your appliance is installed under a continuous worktop, the plug socket should be provided as shown.

A concealed spur socket requires 10 A/16 A fusing.

130 300

If the socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in, the electrical installation must include suitable means of isolating the appliance from the mains (e.g. fuse, cut-out, current trip or similar with a minimum contact separation of 3 mm).

Starting up and temperature regulation

Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with protective earth contact. When the refrigerator compartment door is opened, the internal lighting is switched on.

The temperature selector knob is located on the RH side of the refrigerator compartment.

Setting "0" means: Off. Turning clockwise in direction "1": Refrigerating unit on, the latter then operating automatically.

Setting "1" means: Hightest temperature, warmest setting. Setting "6" (end-stop) means: Lowest temperature, coldest setting.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with rotational motion arrow (no text or symbols)

At a low ambient temperature of around 16^ C, setting "1" should be selected. At ambient temperatures of around 25^ C, select setting "2". If you require a lower temperature, select setting "3" or "4".

Important!

High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold setting on the temperature regulator (position"5" to "6") can cause the compressor to run continuously.

Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance.

The fridge will not be able to defrost since automatic defrosting of the fridge is only possible when the compressor is not running (see also "Defrosting" section). The result is the build up of a thick layer of frost on the fridge rear wall.

If this happens, turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer setting (position "3" to "4"). At this setting the compressor will be switched on and off as usual and automatic defrosting recommenced.

Interior Accessories

Storage shelves/wire trays

Various glass or plastic storage shelves and wire trays are included with your appliance - different models have different combinations.

You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into the lowest set of guides, above the fruit and vegetable containers, and keep it in this position.

The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted:

To do this pull the storage shelf forward until it can be swivelled upwards or downwards and removed.

Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.

VARIO glass storage shelf

Your appliance is equipped with two half size glass storage shelves.

Storing tall items:

Slide the front half of the Vario storage shelf in another level to the rear. By this means you will gain space to place tall items on the storage shelf below.

Illustration of a shelf with a bottle and a curved arrow indicating motion (no text or symbols)

Correct storage

①Butter and cheese

②Eggs, tubes, preserves

③Drinks

④Cheese storage, fruit, and vegetables

⑤Meat, salami, cold cuts, dairy produce

⑥Ready meals, pastries, preserves

Diagram of a refrigerator with numbered compartments and doors, showing internal structure and labeling.

Tip: Food in the fridge should always be covered or packaged, to prevent drying and tainting of other food.

The following are suited for packaging:

– Polyethylene airtight bags and wraps;
- Plastic containers with lids;
- Special plastic covers with elastic;
- aluminium foil.

Defrosting

The fridge defrosts automatically

The rear wall of the fridge covers with frost when the compressor is running, and defrosts when the compressor is off. The water from the thawing frost evaporates by itself.

Switching off the appliance

To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0".

If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:

Remove all refrigerated packages.

Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position "0".

Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.

Clean thoroughly (see section: "Cleaning and Care").

Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.

Cleaning and Care

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Warning!

- The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off

and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.

• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

Important!

• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
• lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
• butyric acid;
• cleansers which contain acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.

- Do not use any abrasive cleansers.

Remove the food from the refrigerator. Store it in a cool place, well covered.

Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.

Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.

After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.

Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.

Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the fridge.

Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of the green peg in the pack of accessories included with the appliance.

After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

Diagram of a refrigerator interior showing a double door with an arrow pointing to the front panel (no text or symbols present)

Energy Saving Tips

• Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor.
• Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings.
• Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool first.
• Only leave door open as long as necessary.
• Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
• Keep the heat emitting condenser, the metal grille on the rear wall of your appliance, always clean.

What to do if ...

Correcting Malfunctions

Spare parts:

Minor repairs you can carry out yourself, spare parts can be ordered from the service centre. You can fit these yourself without any special skill or training, e.g.:

• butter/cheese compartment,
• egg holders,
• door racks,
• fruit and vegetable drawers,
• storage racks

A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case.

Important! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service.

Malfunction	Possible Cause	Remedy
Appliance does not work.	Appliance is not switched on.	Switch on the appliance.
	Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose.	Insert mains plug.
	Fuse has blown or is defective	Check fuse, replace if necessary.
	Socket is defective.	Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician.
Appliance cools too much.	Temperature is set too cold.	Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily.
The food is too warm.	Temperature is not properly adjusted.	Please look in the "Initial Start Up" section.
	Door was open for an extended period.	Open the door only as long as necessary.
	A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours.	Turn the temperature regulation to a colder setting temporarily.
	The appliance is near a heat source.	Please look in the "Installation location" section.
Interior lighting does not work.	Light bulb is defective.	Please look in the "Changing the Light Bulb" sections.
Heavy build up of frost, possibly also on the door seal.	Door seal is not air tight (possibly after changing over the hinges).	Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer (not hotter than approx. 50 °C). At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly.
Unusual noises.	Appliance is not level.	Readjust the feet.
	The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.	Move the appliance slightly.
	A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is touching another part of the appliance or the wall.	If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way.
The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting.	This normal, no error has occurred.	The compressor starts after a period of time.
Water on the floor or on storage shelves.	Water drain hole is blocked.	See the "Cleaning and Care" section.

Changing the light bulb

Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the circuit breaker.

Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 15 W

To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0".

Unplug the mains plug.

To change the light bulb, undo the screw.

Press the light bulb cover as shown and slide it backwards.

Change the defective light bulb.

Refit the light bulb cover and the screw.

Put the refrigerator back into operation.

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Service & Spare Parts

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning:

0870 5 929 929

Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area.

In guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.

Please not that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.

Help us to Help You

Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning. When you contact us we need to know:

1. Your name, address and post code.
2. Your telephone number.
3. Clear and concise details of the fault.
4. The model number and serial number (see rating plate).
5. Date of purchase.

Customer Care

For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance and for further information on AEG products, contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone, as follows:

Customer Care Department

AEG Domestic Appliance Limited

P O Box 47

Newbury

RG14 5XL

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines

This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), accident prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and the regulations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE) were observed in the manufacture of this appliance. The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.

CE This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:

• 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines.
• 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
  (including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline

AEG Hausgeräte GmbH

Postfach 1036

D-90327 Nürnberg