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Summary of Contents for AEG Electrolux ARCTIS A 40100 GS
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
ARCTIS Freezer Operating instructions A 40100 GS A/AE/1-2. (06.) PERFECT IN FORM AND FUNCTION 200380449... - Page 2 Dear customer, Before switching on your new appliance 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
Description of the Appliance ...12 View of the Appliance...12 Prior to Initial Start-Up ...13 Control panel...13 Basket Storage ...14 Freezer Tray...14 Starting up and temperature regulation ...15 To Start the Appliance...15 Thermostat Control ...15 Switching Off the Appliance...16 Freezing and storing frozen food ...16 Froozen Food Storage ...16... - Page 4 Contents External Cleaning...19 Door seal...19 Energy Saving Tips...20 What to do if ..21 Correcting Malfunctions ...21 Noises During Operation ...22 Regulations, Standards, Guidelines ...22 Technical Terminology ...23 Service and Spare Parts...24 Customer Care Departement...24 Guarantee Conditions ...25...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instruction
Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance. Intended use The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. - Page 6 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.
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Page 7: Disposal
Disposal In the interest of the Environment Materilas marked with the symbol Check with your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there are facilities in your area for recycling this appliance. When the appliance is to be scrapped, cut off the power supply cable and make the door lock device unusable to prevent young children from being trapped inside. -
Page 8: 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 prevent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance. for an ambient temperature of +10 to +32 °C... -
Page 9: Levelling
Levelling The appliance must be level. Level the appliance adjusting adjustable feet (1) at the front of the appliance. If required the washer (2) can be removed. Reversing the Door The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side(as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires. - Page 10 Installation To reverse the handle proceed as follows: Remove screw covers (if fitted) and handle retaining screws. Remove blanking plugs on the opposite side using a punch. Relocate the handle to the opposite side and refit retaining screws (covers if fitted), and push the plastic plugs supplied with the instruction book into the holes where the handle was...
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Page 11: Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. This appliance must be earthed. The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed. Electrical Requirements Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating... -
Page 12: Description Of The Appliance
Installation Description of the Appliance View of the Appliance 1. Freezing tray (with 1 ice trays) 2. Freezing compartment 3. Storage compartments (wire baskets) 4. Rating Plate 5. Control Panel A) Green Indicator Light B) Red Indicator Light C) Yellow Indicator Light and Fast Freeze Switch D) Thermostat control knob 6. -
Page 13: Prior To Initial Start-Up
It will come on if the freezer temperature rises unduly for instance, after opening the freezer door or placing food inside the cabinet, but the light should go out again when the temperature returns to the correct storage level. -
Page 14: Basket Storage
Installation Basket Storage Frozen food should be stored in the two lower baskets and the top compartment used for fast freezing. Freezer Tray The freezer tray is particularly suitable for open freezing, for example strawberries, raspberries etc. -
Page 15: Starting Up And Temperature Regulation
5. Place in the foods to be frozen and let the appliance operate for about 24 hours as written above. 6. Then push the fast freezer switch again (the yellow light will go out and the switch turns to its original position). -
Page 16: Switching Off The Appliance
2. Place the food in the freezing compartment and leave the 'fast freeze' switch on for a further 24 hours. 3. Then push the fast freezer switch again (the yellow light will go out and the switch turns to its original position). -
Page 17: Thawing
2. To remove the cubes twist the tray or hold it under running water for a few seconds. Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer compartment by using pointed or sharp edged objects. -
Page 18: Defrosting
Defrosting The freezer compartment will become progressively covered with frost. This should be removed with the special plastic scraper provided whenever the thickness of frost exceeds 6 mm (1/4“). During this operation it is not necessary to switch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs. -
Page 19: Cleaning And Care
Door seal After opening and closing the door of your freezer you will not be able to open the door again immediately. This is because a vacuum will have developed inside, keeping the door closed until the pressures inside and outside the door have equalised. -
Page 20: Energy Saving Tips
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. -
Page 21: What To Do If
If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or your local Service Force Centre. If the freezer system has stopped working and the freezer is full, the reservein the deep frozen food itself will give the food a hold overtime of about 18 hours. -
Page 22: Noises During Operation
Noises During Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. Bubbling/Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises. -
Page 23: Technical Terminology
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. -
Page 24: Service And Spare Parts
Service and Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. -
Page 25: 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: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas supply stated on the rating plate. - Page 28 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.