Aeg-Electrolux AU86055-5I User manual

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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.

These operating instructions are for use with several technically comparable

models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to

your model.

Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of

the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/ or with signal words

(Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.

1. This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.

2. ....

Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications

of the appliance appear after this symbol.

Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use

of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.

Explanations of the technical terminology used in the oper ating instructions

can be found at the end in the section "Technical Terminology".

The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible

malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If these instruc-

tions should not be sufficient, please contact your local Customer Care De-

partment.

Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes

he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...

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Contents

Safety 4

Intended use / Prior to initial start–up /Refrigerant

Safety of children 4

Daily Operation / In case of malfunction 5

Disposal 6

Appliance Packaging Information / Disposal of old Appliances 6

Remove transport packaging / Installation 7

Installation Location / Building-in /

Electrical connection 8

Before start-up / Control panel / Operation 9

Temperature regulation 10

Quick freezing 10

Warning light 11

Freezing calendar 11

Internal outfit 11

Ice-cube production 11

Drawers 12

Tips / Power saving tips 12

Freezing and storage 13

Maintenance and Cleaning 15

When the appliance is not in use / Internal cleaning 15

What to do if ... 16

Correcting Malfunctions 16

Noises during Operation 17

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines / Customer Service 18

Technical Terminology 19

Grid preparation 20

Reversing the door 21

Changing over the freezer compartment door (not on

all models) 22

Building the appliance in under a worktop 23

Fitting the plinth 29

Safety

The safety of our refrigerators/freezers is in accordance with recognised te-

chnological standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel

that it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines:

Intended use

• The freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the free-

zing of fresh food 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.

• Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of safety .

• If you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes other

than the freezing or frozen storage of foods, the manufacturer accepts

no liability for any damages which may occur.

Prior to initial start–up

• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance

should a damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage,

please contact your supplier.

• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable.

Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a

special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its Custo-

mer Service.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refriger ant circuit

of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compa-

tibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

• Warning - During transportation and installation of the appliance, be

certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become

damaged.

• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;

– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

Safety of children

• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. There is a

risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!

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• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains

plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or boltcatches, if fitted.

By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the ap-

pliance when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get themselves into

other dangerous situations.

• Often children cannot r ecognise the hazards present in household appliances.

It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let

children play with the appliance!

Daily Operation

• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.

There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flammable

materials such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the re-

frigerator/freezer.

• 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. in the freezer. Exception:

high alcohol content spirits can be stored in the freezer.

• Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after r emoval from the

freezer. V ery cold ice can fr eeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury .

• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to the food

causing skin abrasions.

• Warning - Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/ freezer

(e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).

• Warning - In order not to impair the function of the appliance, never cover

or obstruct the ventilation openings.

• Warning - Do not damage the cooling circuit.

• Warning - Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificial means to

speed up defrosting unless they are recommended by the manufacturer.

• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug it,

or disconnect from the electricity supply.

• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on

the cable.

In case of malfunction

• If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the "What to do

if ..." section of these instructions. If the information given there does not

help, please do not perform any further repairs

yourself.

• Refrigerators/fr eezers may only be repaired by qualified service engineers. Im-

proper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your appliance needs re-

pairing, please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service.

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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 in-

terior.

>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chloro-

fluorocarbon.

The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed

of at a waste-paper recycling collection location.

Disposal of old Appliances

For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed

of properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its

service life - for your new appliance as well.

Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.

Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy

any snap or latch closures. This ensures that playing children do not

lock themselves inside the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place

themselves into other life-endangering situations.

Disposal:

• The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky

refuse.

• The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of

the appliance, must not be damaged.

• The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates

that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it

shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recy-

cling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product

is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative con-

sequences for the environment and human health, which could other-

wise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For

more detailed information about recycling of this product, please

contact your local city office, your household waste disposal ser-

vice or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Remove transport packaging

The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.

1. Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.

2. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the

appliance.

Installation

Installation Location

The appliance should be set up 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 radiator s, cookers or other sources of heat;

– only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature cor-

responds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is

designed.

The climate classification can be found on the rating plate, which

is located at the left on the inside of the appliance.

The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct

for each climate classification:

Climate classification for an ambient temperature of

SN from + 10 at 32°C

N from+16at32°C

ST from + 18 at 38°C

T

from + 18 at 43°C

Installation directly under a hob is not allowed. The temperatures of

the hob, which in part are quite high, may damage the appliance. If a

hob is installed near the appliance, the corresponding installation and

safety instructions must be adhered to. Considering the numerous in-

stallation conditions which are possible, there is no way of providing

detailed information here.It is necessary to avoid overheating of the

appliance by maintaining adequate distances from heat sources and by

the use of a suitable thermal insulation plate. Proper ventilation of

the appliance must also be ensured.

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Building-in

See installation instructions supplied.

Please check whether, after installing your appliance and spe-

cially after rehingeing the door, the door seal seals right round.

An untight door seal may lead to heavy frosting and thereby to

a higher power consumption (see also „What to do if...“).

Electrical connection

A correctly installed, earthed socket is required for the electrical

supply.

The supply must have a fuse rating of at least 10 Amps. If the

socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in, the electri-

cal installation must include suitable means of isolating the ap-

pliance from the mains (e.g. a fused spur).

Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to

ascertain if supply voltage and current values correspond with

those of the mains at the installation location.

e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or

220 ... 240 V ~50 Hz

(i.e. 220 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)

The rating plate is inside the appliance on the left.

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Before start-up

Let the appliance in a vertical position for at least 2 hours before ope-

rating it so that oil will flow into the compressor.

• Before connecting and using the appliance, wash the interior with lu-

kewarm water and some mild soap so as to remove the typical smell of

a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly.

Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

• Remove any tape and buffers used for transport purposes.

Control panel

1 Pilot light (green)

2 Thermostat

3 Quick-freeze light (yellow)

4 Quick-freeze switch

5 Warning light (red)

Operation

• Insert the plug into the wall socket and turn the thermostat knob (2)

clockwise after the position ´-16°C. Thermostat knob is on freezer work

surface.

• The pilot lights (1), (3) and (5) will light up.

After switch-on, the appliance electronic control automatically swit-

ches off quick-freeze function after 5 hours (yellow light).

To stop operation, simply turn the thermostat knob (2) to position •.

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Temperature regulation

• The temperature inside the freezer is automatically adjusted to ensure

safe storage of the food.

• Turn knob (2) towards higher values to obtain lower temperatur es and,

conversely, towards lower temperatures if a less cold temperature is re-

quired.

• Set thermostat position according to required temperature.

• To safely store frozen and deep-frozen foods, the inner temperature of

the freezer must be at least

Therefore, we suggest you turn the knob (2) to -18° C.

• However, the exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the

temperature inside the appliance depends on:

• room temperature;

• how often the door is opened;

• the quantity of food stored;

• location of appliance.

Quick freezing

Press button (4) for about 1 second. The light (3) will then light up

(SUPER control on). The SUPER or quick-freezing function can be

ended manually at any time by pressing the button (4) again. The yel-

low light (3) goes out.

If the SUPER function is not ended manually, the appliance switches

it off after 48 hours.

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Warning light

This light (5) indicates when the temperature inside the appliance has

increased so much as to jeopardize the preservation of food in the

compartment (warmer than -12°C). When the appliance is switched

on or when food is placed in the compartment for freezing, this light

stays on until the temperature has reached the level required for cor-

rect storage.

Freezing calendar

The symbols on the drawers/door s show different types of frozen goods.

The numbers indicate storage time in months for the appropriate types

of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated

storage time is valid depends on the quality of the food and pre-trea-

ting before freezing.

Internal outfit

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production

of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with drinkable water, then put them in

the freezer.

Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the free-

zer.

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Drawers

Drawers feature a protection

against tipping over and limit

stop. This ensures safe and

comfortable storage and remo-

val of frozen products.

To remove the drawers, proceed

as follows: pull the drawer out

until it comes to a stop, then

tilt it upwards (see figure).

Tips

Power saving tips

• The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such

as stoves, radiators, etc. If ambient temperature is high, the compressor

activates more often and for longer. See ìInstallationî section.

• Keep door open only as much as necessary.

• Do not put hot foods or beverages in the appliance, allow them to cool

down first.

‚• To thaw out frozen food, set it in the fridge. In this way frozen food

cold temperature is exploited to keep the fridge cool.

• Clean the condenser and motor-driven compressor located on ap-

pliance rear panel using a brush or a vacuum cleaner.

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Freezing and storage

• To quick-freeze foods when the appliance has not been in use, switch

on the freezer and let it run on the quick-freeze setting for at least

three hours before putting the food to be frozen in the compartment.

• If instead the appliance is already in operation, it should run on the

quick-freeze setting for at least 24 hours before the food is put in the

freezer.

• Once the food has been placed in the freezer, the freezing operation

can be considered to be complete 24 hours later. Once freezing is

complete, the freezer should be reset to normal storage use.

• Food to be frozen has to be placed in the appliance's lower compar-

tment.

• The maximum amount of food which is freezable in 24 hours is in-

dicated on the rating plate.

• Thanks to the NO FROST technology, freezing is quicker and this allows

thawed food to keep their original features, vitamin content and fla-

vour unaltered.

• Split food into small portions to speed up freezing and avoid having to

thaw more food than you require.

• Wrap the foods in foil or polythene film, ensuring that the wrapping

adheres closely to the food and is well sealed.

• You should never freeze all at once a greater quantity of foods than the

maximum indicated on the applianceís rating plate.

• During the freezing process, do not add further food for freezing and

do not open the freezer door.

• The food for freezing should not be placed in contact with already fro-

zen food. This will prevent the temperatur e of already frozen food from

rising.

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• A temperature increase of the frozen food during defrosting shortens

its safe storage period.

• A word of warning about ice lollies: they should not be eaten straight

out of the freezer as this might cause cold burns.

• It is a good idea to mark the packs with the date on which freezing

started so that you can keep a check on storage periods.

• Never put fizzy drinks in the freezer as they might well burst.

• To ensure optimum results, it is necessary to use all available compar-

tments.

• Ensure that there is only a very short time between when you purchase

the products and when you put them in the freezer.

• Avoid opening the door too frequently and when you do open it, leave

it open only for as long as is strictly necessary.

• After thawing out, food deteriorates in a short time and could not be

frozen again.

To ensure appliance corr ect operation do not put frozen food directly

against the fan located on the freezer back panel.

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Maintenance and Cleaning

Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out, DISCON-

NECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.

Important

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance

and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised te-

chnicians.

When the appliance is not in use

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, disconnect

from the electricity supply, empty all foods and clean the appliance,

leaving the door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

Internal cleaning

Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate

of soda (5ml to 0.5 litre of water). Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NEVER USE DETERGENTS, ABRASIVE POWDERS, HIGHLY PERFUMED

CLEANING PRODUCTS OR WAX POLISHES, TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR

AS THESE WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE AND LEAVE A STRONG

SMELL.

Important

Do not use abrasive products.

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Please inform your cu-

stomer service

Appliance works , green light

blinks

What to do if ...

Correcting Malfunctions

A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify

yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other

work on the appliance if the following information does not provide

assistance in your specific case.

Important! Repairs to refriger ators/freezer s may only be performed by-

competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to signifi-

cant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please

contact your specialist dealer or our local Customer Service.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

Appliance does not work.

Appliance does not

work.

Mains plug is not

plugged in or is loose.

Fuse has blown or is

defective

Socket is defective.

Switch on the appliance

Insert mains plug

Check fuse, replace if nece-

sary

Mains malfunctions are to

be corrected by an electrician.

Green light does not light up,

yellow light lights up when

the fast freeze function is ac-

tivated.

Technical Problem

Green light faulty.

Please inform your local

Customer Care Service

Centre.

Yellow light faulty.

Please inform your local

Customer Care Service

Centre.

Yellow light does not light

up, when the fast freeze

function is activated, ap-

pliance is on.

Temperature is set too

cold.

Turn the thermostat con-

trol knob to a warmer set-

ting temporarily.

The compressor runs conti-

nuously

Door seal is not airtight

(possibly after reversing

the door).

Carefully warm the leaking

sections of the door seal with a

hair dryer (on a cool setting).

At the same time shape the

warmed door seal by hand

such that it sits correctly .

Heavy build up of frost, pos-

sibly also on the door seal.

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A large quantity of

warm food placed in

the appliance within

the last 24 hours.

Symptom Possible Cause Remedy

The freezer temperature is

not sufficient, red light

blinks, temperature alarm si-

gnal sounds.

Door was open for an

extended period.

Temperature is not

properly adjusted.

The appliance is near a

heat source.

Please look in the “Initial

Start Up” section.

Do not leave the door open

any longer than necessary .

Press the fast freeze switch.

Please look in the “Instal-

lation Location” section.

The compressor does not start

immediately after changing

the temperature setting.

This is normal, no error

has occurred.

The compressor starts after

a period of time.

Important: regularly check on the red temperature pilot light and thermo-

meter to establish that the storage temperature is being maintained.

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 spla-

shing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off,

this noise can be heard for a short time.

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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), ac-

cident 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.

The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.

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

– 94/2/EG dated 21.01.1994 - Directive on Energy Labelling

– 96/57 EG dated 3.9.1996 - Energy Efficiency Requirements of

Household Electric Refrigerators, Freezers and Combinations Thereof.

Customer Service

If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating

instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service

department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the ac-

companying

booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service Locations".

Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel

and costs. For this reason always provide the following appliance

information:

• Model Name

• Model Number (PNC)

• Serial Number (S-No.)

This information can be found on the serial plate in the interior at the

left of the appliance. We recommend that you enter this information

here, so that it is handy if needed.

Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service

calls even during the guarantee period.

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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.

• Refrigerant Circuit

Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The refri-

gerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor, a

condenser and pipe work.

• Evaporator

The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator. Similar to all other

liquids, refrigerant requires heat to evaporate. This heat is removed

from the interior of the appliance, as a result the interior is cooled.

The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed

in foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible.

• Compressor

The compressor looks like a small drum. It is driven by a built-in

electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the

rear. The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant

from the evaporator, to compress it, and to pass it on to the con-

denser.

• Condenser

The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The refrigerant com-

pressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser. During this

process, heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of the

condenser. The condenser is mounted on the base of the appliance.

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Grid preparation

When changing the side at which the door opens, remove plug from the

mains.

Left door opening:

Remove the left side (A) of the

grid cutting it from the rear (see

figure).

Right door opening:

Remove the right side (B) of

the grid cutting it from the

rear (see figure).

Re-install the grid to the base

of the appliance by pushing on

to the clasps (a) until they click.

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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.

Attention!

After completion of the door

reversing operation, check that

the door gasket adheres to the

cabinet. If the ambient tempera-

ture is 13 cold (i.e. in Win-

ter), the gasket may not fit

perfectly to the cabinet. In that

case, wait for the natural fitting

of the gasket or accelerate this

process by heating up the part

involved with a normal hairdryer

on a low setting.

To reverse the opening direc-

tion of the door, proceed as

shown in the figures:

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