Cleaning And Care; Faults And Servicing; Hints On Proper Use And Energy-Saving - AEG Automatic Refrigerator Operating Instructions Manual

Cleaning and care

Fig. 10
Your refrigerator should be cleaned at regular inter-
vals. This is best done when it is empty or contains
little food.
It must never be connected to the mains supply
during cleaning - pull out the mains plug or remove
the fuse.
For safety reasons, the refrigerator must never be
cleaned with a steam-cleaner; moisture could pene-
trate into the electrical components and hot steam
could cause damage to the plastic parts.
Make sure that the drain opening of the gutter
(Fig. 10) on the back panel is always free. If it is
blocked, clear it with the aid of the green peg in the
pack of accessories included with the appliance.
Some organic solvents as well as essential oils (e g.
juice from lemon and orange peel, butyric acid)
attack the plastic parts. Do not forget that, even in
the refrigerator, food stored too long may spoil. To
prevent any odours from forming, the contents
should therefore be checked from time to time
(including accessories) and thoroughly cleaned with
lukewarm water to which a mild detergent can be
added. Finally, wash with clean water and wipe dry.
After cleaning, promptly restart your appliance.
When not in use
If your refrigerator is to remain unused for any length
of time, it must be disconnected (unplugged) from
the electricity supply. Remove all refrigerated and
deep-frozen packages as well as ice-trays, clean the
refrigerator compartment thoroughly, and leave the
door ajar to prevent any odours from forming.
Internal lighting
Fig. 11
If the bulb fails, you can easily replace it yourself.
1. Danger of electrocution! Pull the plug out of the
power socket or remove the fuse before chang-
ing the bulb.
2. Unscrew the light cover securing screw.
3. Press the light cover as shown in Fig. 11, and
slide it backwards.
4. Unscrew the failed bulb and replace it with a
new one of the same type.
Bulb type: 240 V, 15 W (never, in any circum-
stances, fit a bulb larger than 15 W).
5. Refit the light cover and tighten the securing
screw.
6. Put the refrigerator back into operation.

Faults and servicing

To maintain the safety of your appliance, you should
only have repairs, especially on live parts, performed
by a trained electrician. In the event of a fault, please
contact your retailer or the service centre direct.
Before approaching the service centre, check
whether the plug socket is energized (connect light
bulb where necessary). Power supply faults can be
rectified by your electrician.
If your refrigerator has a fault, please notify the
nearest service centre promptly. To avoid unneces-
sary journeys and costs, please quote
- the model designation,
- E-number and
- F-number of your refrigerator.
These data are indicated on the rating plate inside
your appliance on the LH side.
N. B.! Unjustified after-sales service calls must be
paid for even during the guarantee period.
Minor repairs that you can
carry out yourself
– Spare parts:
Spare parts can be ordered from the service
centre. You can fit these yourself without any
special skill or training, e. g.
– internal equipment parts, such as
butter/cheese compartment,
egg holders,
door racks,
fruit and vegetable drawers,
storage racks.
Hints on proper use
Store your food, depending on type and sensitivity, in
the appropriate temperature zones. This will enable
you to achieve an optimum storage duration (see
illustration under "Correct storage"). Ensure good
packaging and coverage of food intended for
storage in the refrigerator to retain flavour, colour,
moisture, and freshness.
Clean the refrigerator compartment regularly to
ensure hygienic storage of food and to prevent unde-
sirable odours from forming.
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