AEG SANTO 86378-KG Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 SANTO 86378-KG SANTO 86378-KG1 Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer Operating Instructions 818 36 55-00/3...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation Location ..........10 The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation ......11 Appliance Alignment . - Page 4 Contents Control and Information Systems ....... . . 26 Power cut warning ..........26 “Open door”...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Customer Care Department. Prior to Installation • Check the refrigerator/freezer for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed! In the event of damage, please contact your retailer. - Page 6 Important Safety Instructions • If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged: – avoid open flames and sources of ignition; – thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated. Child Safety • Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.
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Page 7: Environmental Information
Environmental Information Packaging All transit packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be reused. Wood is un-treated. 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<... -
Page 8: Before Use
4. When the appliance is standing in the desired place, attach the plinth cover. Make sure that the door contact (if present) is not damaged and that it engages in the corresponding aperture in the plinth cover. Before Use Packaging 1. -
Page 9: Fitting The Door Handles
Remove the transport fittings from the storage shelves: 4. Slide the fittings securing the shelf forward to the thicker section on the edge of the storage shelf. 5. Take hold of the storage shelf at the back and together with the fit- tings slide the storage shelf far enough forward so that it can be hinged downwards and the fittings... -
Page 10: Installation
Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated, dry room. Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance 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; –... -
Page 11: The Refrigerator/Freezer Needs Ventilation
The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation Air is fed under the door through the vent slots in the base and is exhausted upwards along the back wall. To ensure proper air circulation never cover or alter the vent openings. Important! If the appliance is installed... -
Page 12: Electrical Connection
Installation 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. -
Page 13: Carbon Filter
Carbon filter There is a active carbon filter in the rear wall of the fridge section. The carbon filter cleans the air in the fridge section and in the LONGFRESH 0°C cold section by binding unpleasant smells. Tip: The active carbon filter is a part subject to wear and is not covered by the warranty. -
Page 14: Appliance Description
Appliance Description View of Appliance (various models) á Control panel à Butter and cheese compartment with lid â Door storage compartments ä Bottle compartment ã LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone å Shelves ç Quick chill shelf é Bottle and can holder è... -
Page 15: Freezer Tray
Freezer tray In the freezer section there is a freezer tray in the second drawer from the top. It can be used in both the top drawer and the second drawer from the top. Berries and vegetables, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray. Advantage: The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form. -
Page 16: Control Panel
Appliance Description Control panel ON/OFF button Fridge section indicator Temperature indicator for fridge section (not for LONGFRESH 0 °C cold section) Buttons for setting temperature for fridge section Thermometer indicator for fridge section (with COOLMATIC) MODE button for setting the operating mode Text display RESET button Freezer section indicator... -
Page 17: Temperature Displays
ACTUAL temperature means: The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the fridge or the freezer compartment. The ACTUAL temperature is indi- cated with static illuminated numbers. Once the COOLMATIC- or the FROSTMATIC function has been switched on the DESIRED temperature that was set originally for the fridge or the freezer cannot be changed. -
Page 18: Mode Button
Appliance Description MODE button Different operating modes can be set using the MODE button. The following operating modes can be selected: – SHOPPING: Fridge temperature value 3 °C for 6 hours, cooling for freezer section runs for 1 hour in continuous operation. –... -
Page 19: Prior To Initial Start-Up
Prior to Initial Start-Up Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope- ration for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must be left to stand for 2 hours before putting it into operation. -
Page 20: Initial Start-Up
Temperature settings set in the factory: +5 °C for the fridge section, -18 °C for the freezer section. 4. Set the refrigerator to the desired temperature (see section: "Tempera- ture Adjustment"). Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded shortly after switching on, because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached. - Page 21 Adjustable temperature range for the freezer compartment: -15 °C to -24 °C. Adjustable temperature range for the refrigerator compartment: +3 °C to +8 °C, (Holiday mode: +14 °C ) For the fridge section +5 °C and for the freezer section -18 °C are considered sufficiently cold storage temperatures.
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Page 22: Operating Modes
Operating modes Using the MODE button different operating modes can be selected. The operating modes are automatically switched off after a corresponding period, but can also be manualled ended each time. To do this, press the MODE button repeatedly until there are no longer any words appearing in the display. -
Page 23: Coolmatic
RED temperature of +3 °C is automatically selected. The COOLMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours. The originally selected DESIRED temperature is again valid. The temperature display shows the ACTUAL refrigerator temperature. FROSTMATIC and COOLMATIC When the FROSTMATIC and COOLMATIC functions are combined, a desired temperature of +3 °C is automatically set for the fridge section... -
Page 24: Holiday
After approx. 4 seconds the operating mode HOLIDAY is activated, HOLIDAY lights up. Important! Do not store any goods in the refrigerator when the holiday mode is in operation. The temperature is regulated at about +14 °C when the holiday mode is in operation. This is too warm for food pro- ducts. - Page 25 Switching off fridge section when freezer section is switched on: Press and hold the “+“ and “-“ buttons for the fridge section at the same time. There is a “countdown“ from “3“ to “1“, then “OF“ appears in the temperature display. The fridge section switches itself off. To switch the fridge section on again, press “+“...
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Page 26: Control And Information Systems
The system warns: – when there is a power cut; – when the appliance doors are open – if the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is too high; – if there are functional faults with the appliance. Power cut warning After an interruption to the power supply, POWER is displayed in the display and the current Actual temperature is displayed again. -
Page 27: Temperature Warning
Temperature warning For the fridge section: An alarm sounds and the TEMPERATURE indicator and a red back light flash, as soon as the temperature in the fridge section rises above 12 °C. If the temperature in the fridge section falls below 12 °C, the alarm automatically switches itself off. -
Page 28: Function Errors
Function Errors If the appliance’s electronics recognise a technical problem that has to be remedied by the Customer Service Department, an alarm sounds and the SERVICE indicator appears back lit with a flashing red light. The temperature display indicates: – a square or a letter in the temperature display of the fridge for a fault in the fridge, –... -
Page 29: Interior Accessories
Interior Accessories Storage Shelves The storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights: 1. Pull the storage shelf forward until it can be tipped up or down and removed. 2. To insert at a different height use the same procedure in reverse. Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at other positions as needed. -
Page 30: Quick Chill Shelf
Interior Accessories Setting the air moisture The two drawers can be used independently of one another with higher or lower air moisture according to the storage conditions required. The air moisture can be set with the aid of the slide control on the front of each drawer. -
Page 31: Quick Chill
Quick chill The quick chill function can be used for the fast cooling of drinks in cans or bottles in the fast cool storage tray or of larger amounts of room-temperature food. Chilling of cans or bottles Place cans or bottles in the holder on the fast cool storage tray in front of the air discharge grill. -
Page 32: Correct Storage
Correct storage A fan provides for quick cooling of the food and an even temperature distribution in the fridge zone and in the LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone. Foods with different perishability can therefore be arranged on the shelves as you like, without having to take into account the different temperature zones which usually occur. - Page 33 Guidelines for storage times Some foods in the LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone: Dry storage: Food Butter Cheese, soft Milk, fresh Sausage, sliced Fish Shellfish Poultry Pork larger joints cut into smaller pieces Beef, game Moist storage: Vegetables, salad stuffs Artichokes Cauliflower Broccoli...
- Page 34 Aroma and taste develop at room temperature and the enjoyment of the food is increased. • Food stored in the refrigerator compartment should always be covered or packed so that they do not dry out, lose their flavour, or transfer their flavour to any other refrigerated food.
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Page 35: Freezing
To obtain the best performance from your refrigerator/freezer: • Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids. • Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your freezer as short as possible. • Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. -
Page 36: Frozen Storage
The appliance electronics automatically switch the FROSTMATIC oper- ating mode off after a period of approx. 52 hours at the latest. You can also stop the FROSTMATIC operating mode manually by switching to normal operation. Tips: • The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: –... -
Page 37: Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator every time the compressor stops. The water collects in the discharge trough at the back wall of the refrigerator, and is fed through the discharge opening in the catch tray at the compressor where it is evaporated. 818 36 55-00/3... -
Page 38: Freezer Compartment Defrosting
Defrosting Freezer Compartment Defrosting Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer compartment during operation and when the door is opened, especially in the middle at the top. Remove this white frost from time to time with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. -
Page 39: Maintenance And Cleaning
• Do not use any abrasive products. Internal Cleaning If the refrigerator only is to be cleaned, set the operating mode to FROSTMATIC several hours in advance, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve in the freezer compartment for the interruption in service. -
Page 40: External Cleaning
Maintenance and Cleaning 4. Defrost the freezer compartment (see section: "Defrosting"). 5. Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). The bottom shelf, which divides the fridge zone from the LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone, can be removed for cleaning. -
Page 41: Replacing The Light Bulb
Replacing the light bulb For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 7 minutes when the door is open. It switches on again the next time the door is opened. Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug. -
Page 42: Hints And Tips
• A murmuring noise can be made by the flows of air created by the fan. Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your refrigerator/freezer: • Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids. • Do not store food uncovered. -
Page 43: What To Do If
Symptom No power to the appliance. Appliance cools too much. The temperature in the refrigerator/ freezer is too high. In the display, “POWER” is displayed. Temperature display shows a square or a letter. In the display, “SERVICE” is dis- played. -
Page 44: Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
Symptom Excessive build up of frost. The compressor runs continuously Noise The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting. If after the above checks there is still a fault, call your local AEG Service Force Centre. 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. -
Page 45: Technical Terminology
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 Technical Terminology • Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. -
Page 46: Guarantee Conditions
Guarantee Conditions Standard Guarantee Conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •... -
Page 47: Service & Spare Parts
Service & Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur- chase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. - Page 48 From the Electrolux Group. The world´s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world´s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.