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SANTO Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
818 36 43 -01/7

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  • Page 1 SANTO Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer Operating Instructions 818 36 43 -01/7...
  • Page 2 Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Safety Instructions ........5 Environmental Information .
  • Page 4 Contents Control and Information Systems ....... . . 27 "Open Door"-Warning ..........27 Temperature Warning .

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6 Important Safety Instructions • If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged: – avoid open flames and sources of ignition; – thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated. Child Safety • Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the product.

  • Page 7: Environmental Information

    Environmental Information Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recy- cled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dispose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at your local waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this...

  • Page 8: Before Use

    3. 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 wheels and the appliance can be easily pushed.

  • Page 9: Fitting The Door Handles

    or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly. Remove the transport fittings from the storage shelves: 4. Slide the fittings securing the shelf forward to the thicker section on the edge of the storage shelf. 5. Slide the storage shelf far enough forward so that it can be hinged downwards and the fittings can be removed from the guides.

  • Page 10: Installation

    Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated, dry room. Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance 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; –...

  • Page 11: The Refrigerator/Freezer Needs Ventilation

    Installation The refrigerator/freezer 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 openings. Important! If the appliance is installed under a hanging cabinet, a clearance of at least 10 cm between the top of the appliance and the cabinet above it must...

  • Page 12: Electrical Connection

    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.

  • Page 13: Reversing The Door

    Reversing The Door The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if required to suit the location where the appliance is installed. Warning! Unplug from the mains, before reversing the door. 1. Open the freezer compartment door and remove the plinth to the front.
  • Page 14 Reversing The Door 5. Unscrew the centre door bearing. 6. Remove the fridge compartment door carefully to the front and place on one side. 7. Unscrew the retaining screw for the self-closing mechanism on the bottom of the fridge compart- ment door.
  • Page 15 Reversing The Door 11. Turn the handle bracket with the handle rod 180° and screw them to the door (5) and the fitted han- dle bracket (6). Caution! Do not overtighten the screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may damage the door handles. 12.
  • Page 16 Reversing The Door 15. Fasten the self-closing mechanism on the top left of the freezer compartment door. 16. Carefully slide the freezer com- partment door onto the centre bearing pivot and close. 17. Place the lower door bearing with the bearing pivot in the lower left of the freezer compartment door and fasten.

  • Page 17: Appliance Description

    Appliance Description View of Appliance (various models) á Control panel à Butter and cheese compartment with lid â Door storage compartments ä Bottle compartment ã Salad bin å Bottle rack ç Shelves é Freezer drawer (only for storage) When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water collecting vessel.

  • Page 18: Freezer Tray

    Appliance Description Freezer tray A freezer tray is included below the upper drawer in the freezer compartment. Berries and vegetables, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray. Advantage: The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form. The frozen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged in individual portions.

  • Page 19: Control Panel

    Appliance Description Control Panel ON/OFF button and ON/OFF indicator light (green) Temperature display for refrigerator Temperature setting buttons for refrigerator COOLMATIC button and COOLMATIC indicator light (yellow) • COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator FROSTMATIC button and FROSTMATIC indicator light (yellow) •...

  • Page 20: Temperature Setting Buttons

    Appliance Description Temperature setting buttons The temperature is adjusted using the „+“ (WARMER) and „-“ (COLDER) buttons. These buttons are connected to the temperature display. • The temperature display is switched over from the display of the ACTUAL temperature (Temperature display is illuminated) to the dis- play of the DESIRED temperature (Temperature display flashes) by pressing one of the two buttons, „+“...

  • Page 21: Alarm Off Button

    ALARM OFF button With the ALARM OFF button, the acoustic warning signal can be switched off, e.g. the "Open Door" warning when sorting in or out, the food to be chilled or frozen. When there is a temperature warning for the freezer compartment, if the ALARM OFF button is activated, the temperature display will show the warmest temperature the frozen food has reached.

  • Page 22: Initial Start-Up

    Initial Start-Up 1. Insert plug into mains socket. 2. Press the ON/OFF button. The green power indicator lights up. A warning tone sounds and the flashing red warning light indicates that the required storage tempera- ture has not yet been reached. The temperature displays shows the cur- rent, actual refrigerator and freezer temperature.

  • Page 23: Temperature Adjustment

    Temperature Adjustment With the individual temperature setting buttons the desired temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be adjusted independently of one another. 1. Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button. The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the temperature display.

  • Page 24: Coolmatic/Frostmatic

    COOLMATIC/FROSTMATIC COOLMATIC The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks and salads for a party or wedding. 1. The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC button. The yellow light illuminates. The COOLMATIC function now gives intensive cooling.

  • Page 25: Switching The Appliance Off

    Switching the Appliance Off Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be switched off independently of one another. 1. To switch off the appliance, hold down the ON/OFF button. This will result in a countdown from "3" to "1" taking place in the temperature displays.

  • Page 26: Holiday Mode

    Holiday Mode In the holiday mode the temperature for the refrigerator is approxi- mately +15 °C. In the holiday mode it is therefore possible to leave the door of the empty refrigerator closed during periods of extended absence. Advantage: Unintentional closing of the door, or accidental closing of the door by persons who have access to your home during your absence, is no longer possible.

  • Page 27: Control And Information Systems

    Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of temperature displays, an optical warning display and an acoustic warning. The system warns: – when first switching on the appliance (when the storage temperature has not yet been attained); –...

  • Page 28: Function Errors

    For the freezer: The red warning display flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as the temperature in the freezer rises to more than -12 °C. In addition the freezer temperature display flashes. 1. You can switch off the warning tone using the ALARM OFF button. The freezer temperature display stops flashing and displays the warm- est temperature that has been reached in the freezer during the tem- perature alarm.

  • Page 29: Interior Accessories

    Interior Accessories Storage Shelves A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the fruit and vegetable drawer. 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: 1.

  • Page 30: Bottle Rack

    Interior Accessories 2. If the large divider is inserted in the middle of the drawer the right hand side can be further divided by inserting the small divider in the middle or rear position. The ventilation grille above the salad bin improves air circulation so that groceries keep for longer.

  • Page 31: Correct Storage

    Correct storage For physical reasons, the refrigerator compartment has different temperature zones. The coldest zone is on the lowest storage shelf immediately above the salad bin. Warmer zones are the upper storage shelves and door racks. The arrangement (see fig.) indicates where different types of food are best stored to make the most of temperature variations.

  • Page 32: Freezing

    Freezing Except for the bottom drawer, which serves only for storage purposes, all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suitable for freezing fresh food. Warning! • Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer compartment must be -18 °C or colder. •...

  • Page 33: Frozen Storage

    Tips: • The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: – freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; – plastic containers for frozen foods; – extra-thick aluminium foil • The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps: plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape. •...

  • Page 34: Preparation Of Ice Cubes

    Preparation of Ice Cubes 1. Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water and place in a drawer and allow to freeze. 2. To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under running water for a short time. Warning! Do not, under any circumstances, free an ice tray which is frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects.

  • Page 35: Hints And Tips

    Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods. 2. Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover them and store them in a cool place. 3. Switch off the appliance and remove plug from the mains, or discon- nect from the electricity supply.

  • Page 36: Energy Saving Advice

    • Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your freezer as short as possible. • Do not push food together too much, try to allow air to circulate around each item. Energy Saving Advice • Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker, dishwasher or radiator.

  • Page 37: Internal Cleaning

    Maintenance and Cleaning Internal Cleaning If the refrigerator only is to be cleaned, press the FROSTMATIC button several hours in advance, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve in the freezer compartment for the interruption in service. Do not open the freezer compartment door.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Light Bulb

    Maintenance and Cleaning The coat of lacquer protects against finger prints and therefore additional cleaning agents and maintenance products are no longer required. Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.

  • Page 39: What To Do If

    What to do if ... 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.

  • Page 40: Regulations, Standards, Guidelines

    Symptom Solution If the door seal is not airtight (probably after reversing the door) apply warm air to the non sealing area using a hair dryer Excessive build up of frost. set to a gentle heat. (do not use a fan heater for this purpose).

  • Page 41: Technical Terminology

    This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines: – 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines. – 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989 (including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline Technical Terminology • Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants.

  • Page 42: 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: •...

  • Page 43: Service & Spare Parts

    Service & Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur- chase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
  • Page 44 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. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world.

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