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"Something not working". If these instructions should not be sufficient, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes. he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
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• This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only genuine spare parts should be used. • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. 818 1701-00/7...
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 inte- rior.
0 In order to push the appliance into its final position, press carefully at the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly. The weight is thus transferred to the back casters and the appliance can be easily pushed.
Remove the transport fittings from the storage shelves: 0 Slide the fittings securing the shelf forward to the thicker section on the edge of the storage shelf. 0 Slide the storage shelf far enough forward so that it can be hinged downwards and the fittings can be removed from the guides.
Installation The refrigerator 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 open- ings. Important! If the appliance is instal- led under a hanging cabinet, a clea- rance of at least 10 cm between the top of the appliance and the cabinet...
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.
Changing Over The Door Hinges The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if requi- red to suit the location where the appliance is installed. Warning! Unplug from the mains, before reversing the door. 0 Open the door and remove the plinth to the front.
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Changing Over The Door Hinges 0 Türbeschlag unten rechts aus der Tür herausnehmen (1). Türlagerab- deckung von links nach rechts umsetzen (2). Mitgelieferten Tür- beschlag unten links in die Tür einsetzen (3). Tür vorsichtig nach vorne abneh- men und beiseite stellen. 0 Move the upper bearing pivot to the left.
0 Move the door handle from the left to the right and cover the remaining holes with the hole cover pins. 0 Open the door and fit the plinth. Opening the door If the door is closed when the appliance is in operation, it cannot be immediately opened again, because a vacuum occurs which holds the door closed until pressure has been equalised.
Appliance Description View of Appliance (various models) Control panel Butter and cheese compartment with lid Door storage compartments Variable storage box Bottle compartment Fruit and vegetable drawers Shelves Bottle rack General purpose box Rating plate 818 1701-00/7...
Appliance Description Control Panel ON/OFF indicator light (green) ON/OFF button Temperature display Buttons for adjusting the temperature FAST CHILL indicator light (yellow) • FAST CHILL for intensive cooling in the refrigerator FAST CHILL button Buttons for Adjusting the Temperature The temperature is adjusted using the „+“...
Temperature Display The temperature display can indicate several pieces of information. • During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the refrigerator (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed, the corresponding light illuminates. • If the temperature in the refrigerator is warmer than the display range of the temperature display, all the lights in the temperature display are extinguished.
Initial Start-Up 0 Insert plug into mains socket. 0 Press ON/OFF button. The green power indicator lights up. 0 Set the refrigerator to the desired temperature (see section: "Tempera- ture Adjustment"). Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on, because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached.
FAST CHILL The FAST CHILL function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks and salads for a party. 0 The FAST CHILL function is switched on by pressing the FAST CHILL but- ton.
Interior Accessories Storage Shelves 0 A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the fruit and vegetable trays. It must always remain in this position, so that fruits and vegetables remain fresh longer. The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights: 0 Pull the storage shelf forward until it can be tipped up or down and...
Interior Accessories 0 To do this pull the bottle rack for- ward until it can be tilted upwards, then slide the front sup- port into the next level up. Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at other positions as needed.
Correct storage For physical reasons, the refrigerator compartment has different tempera- ture zones. The coldest zone is on the lowest storage shelf immediately above the fruit and vegetable trays. Warmer zones are the upper storage shelves and door racks. The arrange- ment (see fig.) indicates where dif- ferent types of food are best stored to make the most of temperature...
Defrosting The refrigerator is defrosted automatically 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.
Energy Saving Advice • Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator. • Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed. •...
18 mm, this will ensure a good seat on the rubber seal. Where to purchase: specialist retailer or AEG customer service. 0 To switch the appliance off press the ON/OFF button until the mains power light extinguishes. 0 Unplug the mains plug.
Something not Working Before contacting your local service force centre, check the following points. Symptom Solution Check there is power at the socket Check there is not a power cut by No power to the appliance. checking the household lights. Check the fuse has not blown.
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Something not Working 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 mechani- cal or electrical breakdown.
Technical Terminology • Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low, that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office (manufacturer´s service or authorised agent). AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of the repair (i. e. the customer´s home, place of installation or AEG workshop).
Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance, or for further information on AEG products, you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone: AEG Domestic Appliances Limited 55-77 High Street...