Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator 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.
Customer Care Department. Prior to Installation • Check the refrigerator for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed! In the event of damage, please contact your retailer.
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• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low tempera- tures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator. Maintenance and Cleaning • Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electrical supply.
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<...
Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated, dry room. Energy use 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; –...
The appliance needs ventilation The integrated door of the furniture cabinet largely seals the installation recess. Integrated-appliances must the- refore be provided with ventilation by having an opening in the furniture plinth. The warmed air must be able to be exhausted upwards through the air shaft on the furniture back.
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.
Description of the appliance View of the appliance (various models) ➀ Temperature regulator and interior lighting ➁ Butter/cheese compartment with flap ➂ Variable storage compartment (not included with all models, design differs depending on the model) ➃ Door storage compartments ➄...
Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on, because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached. Note: From a food science point of view, +5 °C for the refrigerator compartment should be considered cold enough as a storage tempera- ture.
Important! High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold set- ting on the temperature regulator (position "5" to "6") can cause the compressor to run continuously. Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance. The fridge will not be able to defrost since automatic defrosting of the fridge is only possible when the compressor is not running (see also "Defrosting"...
Interior Accessories Storage Shelves/Storage Racks Depending on the model, your appliance is equipped with either glass storage shelves or storage racks. The glass shelf above the fruit and vegetable compartment must always remain in this position so that fruit and vegetables stay fresh longer. The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted: 0 To do this pull the storage shelf...
0 Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height. The variable box can be hung from a storage shelf in the refrigerator compartment: 0 Pull the storage shelf forward until it can be tipped up or down and removed.
• A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click when the thermostat cuts in and out. Food Storage To obtain the best performance from your refrigerator: • Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids. • Do not store food uncovered.
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. Internal Cleaning 0 Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly. Warning! •...
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points. Symptom No power to the appliance. The temperature in the refrigerator is too high. The compressor runs continuously The light does not come on. Excessive build up of frost.
Symptom The compressor does not start immedia- tely after changing the temperature set- ting. Water on the floor If after the above checks there is still a fault, call your local 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.
Service & Spare Parts If after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Guarantee Conditions AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance. 1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation. The guarantee does not cover commercial use.
European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: – The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. – The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
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