Santo 70278 KG8 - Refrigerator AEG-ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Fridge-Freezer Combination
Brand	AEG-Electrolux
Model	Santo 70278 KG8
Refrigerant	Isobutane (R600a), flammable
Energy Supply	220–240 V ~ 50 Hz, fuse min. 10 A
Climate Class	SN (+10°C to +32°C), N (+16°C to +32°C), ST (+16°C to +38°C), T (+16°C to +43°C)
Temperature Control	Thermostat knob settings 1 (warmest) to 4 (coldest)
Ambient Switch	For ambient temperatures below +16°C (yellow pilot light)
Fridge Defrost	Automatic
Freezer Defrost	Manual (use plastic scraper provided)
Ice Cube Tray	Included, fill 3/4 full
Ice Pack	2 ice packs included (place in top drawer)
Storage Shelves	Adjustable glass shelves with shelf retainers
Door Racks	Adjustable upper door racks
Variable Storage Box	Some models: slideable box under door shelf
Door Reversible	Yes (right to left)
Door Handles	Separate, must be mounted (max torque 2 Nm)
Rear Spacers	Included for proper ventilation
Light Bulb	220–240 V, max. 15 W, replaceable
Condenser Cleaning	Once a year with soft brush or vacuum cleaner
Refrigerant Circuit	Factory tested for leaks

Frequently Asked Questions - Santo 70278 KG8 AEG-ELECTROLUX

How do I adjust the temperature in my refrigerator?

Turn the thermostat knob (D) to a setting between 1 (warmest) and 4 (coldest). Setting '0' turns the appliance off. The exact setting depends on the quantity of food and how often the door is opened. For rapid freezing, use setting 4, but remember to reset to 2 or 3 afterwards.

How do I defrost the freezer compartment?

When frost exceeds 4 mm, remove frozen food, wrap it in newspaper, and place in a cool spot. Switch off the appliance, unplug it, and leave the freezer door open. Insert the plastic scraper into the recess under the defrost water channel and place a basin underneath. Never use metal tools or artificial heating to speed up defrosting.

Can I reverse the door opening direction?

Yes, the door can be changed from right-hand (factory) to left-hand. Disconnect the appliance from the mains first. Remove ventilation grille (D), bottom hinge (E), slide off doors, swap hinge pins, and reassemble on the opposite side. Refer to the manual illustrations for exact steps.

How do I clean the refrigerator?

Switch off and unplug the appliance. Remove all food. Defrost the freezer if needed. Clean the interior and accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water with a mild detergent. Wipe with fresh water and dry. Clean the condenser at the back once a year with a soft brush or vacuum. Check and clear the water drain hole with the green peg.

What should I do if the appliance is not cooling?

Check that the appliance is switched on and the mains plug is inserted. Verify the fuse is not blown. Ensure the temperature setting is not too warm. If the door was left open, close it. If a large quantity of warm food was added, temporarily set a colder temperature. If the problem persists, contact Customer Service.

How do I change the interior light bulb?

Switch off the appliance and unplug it. Press the rear hook on the light cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Replace the bulb with a 220–240 V, max. 15 W bulb of the same type. Refit the cover and restore power.

What is the ambient switch for?

When the ambient temperature falls below +16°C, press the ambient switch (B) to activate it. The yellow pilot light (A) comes on. This ensures the compressor runs longer to maintain -18°C in the freezer. Deactivate it when temperatures rise above +16°C to save energy.

How do I mount the door handles?

Screw the top handle bracket to the handle rod. Fit the bottom bracket on the lower left of the door, then the top bracket on the upper left. Screw the rod to the bottom bracket. Do not overtighten screws (max. 2 Nm). For door reversal, follow the steps to reposition handles to the right side.

How can I save energy with my refrigerator?

Avoid installing near heat sources. Ensure air vents are unobstructed. Let warm foods cool before storing. Open the door as briefly as possible. Set the temperature to the warmest that still preserves food. Keep the condenser (rear grille) clean. Use the ambient switch only when needed.

Is the refrigerant safe?

The appliance uses isobutane (R600a), a natural but flammable refrigerant. The refrigerant circuit is sealed and factory-tested for leaks. If damaged, avoid flames and ventilate the room. Do not damage the circuit during transport or installation.

USER MANUAL Santo 70278 KG8 AEG-ELECTROLUX

Instructions for use

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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.

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!, Attention!). Please observe the following carefully.

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 flower.

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.

Contents

Safety .46

Disposal 47

Appliance Packaging Information 47

Disposal of old Appliances 48

Remove transport safeguard ....48

Installation....49

Installation Location 49

Your appliance needs air 49

Rear spacer ....50

Fitting the door handles....50

Rehingeing the door ....51

Electrical connection ....53

Prior to Initial Start-up ....53

Control panel 54

Starting up and temperature regulation .....54

Interior Accessories ....55

Storage shelves ....55

Door rack ....55

Variable storage box 55

Fresh food refrigeration ....56

Freezing and storing frozen food 56

Preparation of Ice Cubes .....57

Freezing calender....57

Ice pack ....58

Defrosting ....58

Switching off the appliance ....59

Cleaning and Care ....59

Energy Saving Tips ....60

What to do if ....61

Correcting Malfunctions 61

Changing the light bulb 62

Customer Service 63

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines .....63

⚠️ Safety

The safety aspects of our refrigerators/freezers comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information:

Intended use

• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the cooling, freezing and storing of frozen food, as well as for making ice. 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 freezer are not permitted for reasons of safety.
• If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or forpurposes other than the cooling, freezing or frozen storage of foods, please observe all valid legal regulations for your application.

Prior to initial start-up

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

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 boltcatches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the fridge when playing (there is risk of suffocation!)or get themselves into other dangerous situations.

- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. !

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.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment. They can burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in the freezer compartment. Exception: high alcohol content spirits can be stored in the freezer compartment.
• Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after removal from the freezer compartment. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the food.
• 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 the 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 qualified 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.

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

Remove transport safeguard

The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.

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

Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers that make it possible to secure the shelves during transportation.

To remove them proceed as follows:

Move the shelf retainers in the direction of the arrow, raise the shelf from the rear and push it forward until it is freed and remove the retainers.

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: each climate classification:

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 formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance.

Your appliance needs air

For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown Fig.

Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction;

Rear spacers

Fit the rear spacers contained in the applause to ensure even dissipation of heat generated during operation. Proceed in the sequence illustrated by the figures.

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Fitting the Door Handles

1. Screw the top handle bracket to the handle rod (1). Fit the bottom handle bracket on the lower left-hand side of the door (2).
2. Fit the top handle bracket on the top left-hand side of the door (3) and screw the handle rod to the bottom handle bracket (4).

Attention!

Do not overtighten the screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may damage the door handles.

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Reversing the door

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

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

Proced as follow:

1. Remove the clip-in ventilation grille (D).
2. Remove the bottom hinge (E) by unscrewing the fixing screws.
3. Slide the bottom door off the centre hinge (H).
4. Remove the centre hinge and slide the top door off pin (G); unscrew pin (G) and refit it on the opposite side.
5. Remove the two plugs, to reveal the holes for the hinge pivots, and remount them on the other side.
6. Refit the top door and the centre hinge (H) on the opposite side.
7. Refit the bottom door.
8. Using a 10 mm spanner, unscrew the hinge pin (E) and reassemble it on the opposite side of the hinge;
9. Refit bottom hinge (E) on the opposite side, using the screws previously removed.
10. Remove blanking cover (F) from ventilation grille (D) by pushing it in the direction of the arrow and refit it on the opposite side.
11. Refit ventilation grille (D), clipping it into place.

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12 Unscrew the top handle bracket from the handle rod (1). Unscrew the bottom handle bracket from the door (2).
13. Unscrew the top handle bracket from the door (3) and screw onto the bottom right-hand side of the door (4).
14. Turn the handle bracket with the handle rod 180^ and screw them to the door (5) and the fitted handle bracket (6).
15. Move the small plug from right to left.

Attention!

Do not overtighten the screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may damage the door handles.

After having reversed the opening direction of the doors check that all the screws are properly tightened and that the magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet. 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 or accelerate this process by heating up the part involved with a normal hair-drier.

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Electrical connection

Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to ascertain if supply voltage and current values correspond with those of the mains at the installation location.

e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or

220 ... 240 V\~ 50 Hz

(i.e. 220 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)

The rating plate is inside the appliance on the left.

A correctly installed, earthed socket is required for the electrical supply. The supply must have a fuse rating of at least 10 Amps.

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).

Attention: The mains connection cable may only be replaced by a skilled electrician. Please contact your dealer or our customer service department for repairs.

Prior to Initial Start-Up

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

Control panel

The thermostat knob (D) is the switch.

The green pilot lamp (C), which comes on when the panel is switched on and the mains voltage is available. In this switch position, the refrigerating unit automatically operates by system control.

Temperature adjustment with ambient temperature below +16°C

When the ambient temperature in the room in which the appliance is situated is less than 16^ C, the ambient switch (B) must be depressed. The yellow pilot light (A) comes on. In this way, when the ambient temperature is low, the compressor operates for longer periods to ensure that the storage temperature of -18^ C is maintained inside the freezer compartment.

Important!

If the ambient temperature rises to above +16°C, de-activate the ambient switch in order to avoid unnecessary energy consumption. The yellow pilot light goes out.

Starting up and temperature regulation

- Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with protective earth contact.

Setting „0“ means: Off.

Setting „1“ means: Hightest temperature, (warmest setting).

Setting „4“ (end-stop) means: Lowest temperature, (coldest setting).

However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in the mind that the temperature inside the refrigerator depends on:

-the quantity of food stored

-how often the door is opened

The temperatures in the refrigerator compartment and freezer co partment cannot be independently regulated.

If you want the freeze fresh food rapidly, select setting „4“, ensuring that the temperature in the refrigerator compartment does not drop blow 0°C. You should also promptly reset the temperature regulator to setting „2“ or „3“.

Important!

High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold setting on the temperature regulator (position "4") can cause the compressor to run continuously.

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

• You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelf into the lowest set of guides, above the fruit and the 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 swivelle-dupwards or downwards and removed.
• Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.

Adjusting the upper door rack

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- Depending on the food stored, the upper door racks can be changed to other holders or removed. Take out the refrigerators food, press the door racks digonally upwards at their edges, reposition them, and press them back into place.

Variable storage box

Some models are equipped with a variable storage box which is fitted under a door shelf compartment and can be slid sideways.

The box can be inserted under any door shelf compartment.

1. To change the position of the storage box; lift the shelf compartment with the box upwards and out of the holders in the door and remove the retaining bracket out of the guide under the shelf compartment.

2. Reverse the above operation to insert the shelf at a different height.

Fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquide in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour.
• Position food so that air can circulate freely round it.

Useful hints:

Meat (all types): wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer(s)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 wapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.

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

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

Freezing and storing frozen food

You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself.

Important!

• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be -18^ or colder before freezing food.
• Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate. The freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be frozen within a period of 24 hours. If you wish to freeze food several days in a row, please observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4 of that on the rating plate. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.

• Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.

• Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufacturer.

• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
• 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.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in the freezer. Exception: high alcohol content spirits can be stored in the freezer.
• All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods occurs.

Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the food.

1. To achieve faster freezing of food or to freeze the maximum allowed quantity, depress the ambient switch 12 hours before loading the food without modifying the thermostat setting.
2. Place the food to be frozen in the top drawer.
3. Not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

Preparation of Ice Cubes

1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer compartment and leave to freeze.
2. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under running water for a few seconds.

Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use the ice scraper supplied.

Freezing Calendar

• The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods.
• The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content.

26 48 612

Ice pack

There are two ice packs in one drawer of the freezer.

In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the ice packs will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to become too warm by several hours. The ice packs can only fulfil this task optimally if it is placed in the uppermost drawer, at the front, above the frozen food. You can use the ice packs for cooling cold bags.

Defrosting

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. Freezer

The freezer compartment, however, will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the tickness of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.

However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete defrosting should be carried out as follows:

1. Remove the frozen food from the freezer, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a very cool place.

2. Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug, or remove or unscrew the safety fuses.

3. Leave the freezer compartment door open.

4. Insert the plastic scraper into the recess provided under the defrost water channel and place a collecting basin under it.

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1. Once defrosting is completed keep the scraper for future use;
2. Turn the thermostat knob to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket.

Warning!

Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost

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.

Switching off the appliance

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

1. Remove all refrigerated and deep-frozen packages as well as ice trays.
2. Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position "0".
3. Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
4. Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: "Cleaning and Care").
5. 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.

Attention!

• 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 frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well covered.

• Defrost the freezer compartment prior to cleaning (see "Defrosting" section).

• 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.

1. 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.

2. After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

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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.
• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food will then be used to cool the fridge.
• Keep the heat emitting condenser, the metall grille on the rear wall of your appliance, always clean.

What to do if ...

Correcting Malfunctions

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.

Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by qualified 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.
	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.
The food is too warm.	A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours.	Turn the temperature regulator 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" section.
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 is 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

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

2. Unplug the mains plug.

3. To change the light bulb press on the rear hook and at the same time slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow.

4. Change the defective light bulb.

5. Refit the light bulb cover.

6. Put the refrigerator back into operation.

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Customer Service

If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service Locations".

Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs. For this reason always provide the following appliance information: This information can be found on the serial plate in the interior at the left of the appliance.

• Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
• Serial Number (S-No.)

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We recommend that you enter this information here, so that it is handy if needed.

Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service calls even during the guarantee period.

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.

CE The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. 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

Subject to change without notice