AEG ARCTIS 1194-7 GA Operating Instructions Manual

Electronic freezer no frost

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ARCTIS
1194-7 GA
Electronic Freezer No Frost
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 ARCTIS 1194-7 GA Electronic Freezer No Frost Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important infor- mation 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Defrosting ..........16 The freezer defrosts automatically .......16 Cleaning and Care .
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Intended use • The freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the freezing and storing 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.
  • Page 5 • 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.
  • Page 6: Disposal

    Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of 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.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Climate classification 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 pre- vent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance. Your freezer needs air For correct operation this appliance must be located in a dry atmos- phere, away from heat sources, e.g.
  • Page 8: Reversing The Door

    Do not obstruct the space underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation. Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers.
  • Page 9: Prior To Initial Start-Up

    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. Screw the hinge pin bracket (1) securely into place on the opposite side using the screws (K). AEG98 Unscrew the handle.
  • Page 10: Electrical Connection

    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 mea- sures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
  • Page 11: Plug Socket

    Your appliance is frost free, which means there is no need to manually defrost your appliance as this will be carried out automatically. The freezer has stops to prevent the drawers from falling out when fully extended. To remove the drawers (e.g. for cleaning purposes), pull them out as far as the stops, lift and extract.
  • Page 12: Operating And Indicator Panel

    Operating and indicator panel FROSTMATIC 1 Pilot light (green) 2 Temperature control knob and ON/OFF switch 3 Fast freeze (FROSTMATIC) light (amber) 4 Fast freeze (FROSTMATIC) button The temperature control knob (2), which incorporates the appliance’s ON/OFF switch. The green pilot light (1), which comes on when the appliance is acti- vated by turning the thermostat knob (2) beyond the “-16°C”...
  • Page 13: Starting Up And Temperature Regulation

    Recommended control knob setting: “-18°C”. Ice pack There is an ice pack in one drawer of the freezer. Refer to the section “Prior to Initial Start–Up” concerning freezing of the ice pack. In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the ice pack will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to defrost by several hours.
  • Page 14: Freezing And Storing Frozen Food

    • 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.
  • Page 15: Storage Goods Symbol/Freezing Calendar

    Place the packed food in the drawers. bottom drawer (4) of the freezer as this is the coldest part. Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost. Freezer drawers (1), (2) and (3) should only be used for storage of frozen food drawer can be used for a further freezing operation.
  • Page 16: Preparation Of Ice Cubes

    Preparation of Ice Cubes Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer compartment and leave to freeze. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under running water for a few seconds.
  • Page 17: Magnetic Door Seal

    Magnetic door seal After opening and closing the door of your freezer whilst it is in oper- ation, you will not immediately be able to open the door again because a vacuum will have developed inside, keeping the door closed until the pressures inside and outside the door have equalised.
  • Page 18: Energy Saving Tips

    The following spare parts can be ordered from your local AEG Service Force Centre. You can fit these yourself without any special skill or training, e.g.: – freezer drawers, – door handle A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can recti- fy yourself using the following instructions.
  • Page 19 If the freezer system has stopped working and the freezer is full, the reserve in the cold accumulator and in the deep frozen food itself will give the food a hold over time of about 14 hours. Symptom Appliance does not work,...
  • Page 20 Symptom Heavy build up of frost, possibly also on the door seal. Unusual noises. The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting. Important: regularly check on an inner thermometer to ensure that the storage temperature is being maintained. Possible Cause Door seal is not air tight (possibly after reversing...
  • Page 21: Service & Spare Parts

    Service & Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur- chase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by tele- phoning: Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area.
  • Page 22: Guarantee Conditions

    Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of 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 option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •...
  • Page 23: Noises During Operation

    • This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user. • Your new home is within European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area. • The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a normal household. •...
  • Page 24: Regulations, Standards, Guidelines

    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), acci- dent 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.
  • Page 25: Technical Terminology

    They have a rela- tively 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. Closed circulation system that contains the refriger- ant.
  • Page 28 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 02-0402 2222 696-81 Subject to change without notice...

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