AEG Refrigerator 3150 7 KG User Manual

SANTO 3150-7 KG  
Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer Combination  
Operating Instructions  
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Contents  
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
The Refrigerator/Freezer needs Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Reversing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Freezer tray with "Cold Accumulation Block" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Temperature setting buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Temperature Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Prior to Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
COOLMATIC/FROSTMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
COOLMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
FROSTMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Holiday Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Control and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
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Contents  
Opening the Freezer Compartment Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Storage Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Bottle rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Trays and Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Correct storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Frozen Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Freezer Compartment Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Hints and Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Food Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Energy Saving Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Internal Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
External Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Replace Light Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Something not Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
European Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Service & Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
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1 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.  
Prior to Installation  
• Check the refrigerator/freezer for transport damage. Under no  
circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed! In the event  
of damage, please contact your retailer.  
Installation  
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.  
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this  
product in any way.  
• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply  
cable. If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable  
available from your local Service Force Centre.  
• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried  
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.  
• Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the  
back of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the  
required distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation  
instructions.  
• The appliance should be left for 4 hours after installation before it is  
turned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.  
Refrigerant  
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant  
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of  
environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.  
• 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.  
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Important Safety Instructions  
Child Safety  
Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the  
product.  
Keep packaging material away from children! (There is a risk of  
suffocation!)  
During Use  
This appliance is designed for domestic use only, specifically for the  
storage of edible foodstuffs only. It is not intended for commercial or  
industrial use  
Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low  
temperatures. Do not store any containers with flammable materials  
such as, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the  
freezer.  
Frozen food should not be refrozen once it has thawed out.  
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer.  
Ice lollies can cause frost/freezer burnsif consumed straight from  
the freezer compartment.  
Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are  
damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.  
Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst  
when the contents freeze.  
Manufacturers´ recommended storage times should be adhered to.  
Refer to relevant instructions.  
Maintenance and Cleaning  
Before cleaning, always switch off the appliance and disconnect from  
the electrical supply.  
When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not  
pull on the cable.  
Servicing  
This product should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only  
genuine spare parts should be used.  
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance  
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause  
injury or serious malfunctioning.  
Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.  
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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< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are pure hydrocarbon  
compounds and can be recycled.  
The carton parts are made from recycled paper. Please dispose of the  
packaging with due care for the environment.  
Old Appliances  
When disposing of your old appliance:  
Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable and remove any  
door catches to ensure small children cannot be trapped inside.  
Help to keep your country tidy - use an authorised disposal site.  
Appliance Transport  
Two persons are required for transport of the appliance. There are two  
recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the  
appliance at the top for improved gripping.  
0 1. Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw-  
ing, and transport the appliance.  
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2. 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.  
Before Use  
Packaging  
0 1. Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appli-  
ance.  
Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit.  
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2. Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape.  
3. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little  
bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap  
or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.  
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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.  
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;  
only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature  
corresponds 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  
N
+10 to +32 °C  
+16 to +32 °C  
+18 to +38 °C  
+18 to +43 °C  
ST  
T
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Installation  
The Refrigerator/Freezer needs Air  
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  
be maintained.  
Please check whether, after installing  
your appliance and especially after  
reversing the door, the door seal seals  
tightly. A badly fitting door seal may  
lead to heavy frosting and a higher  
power consumption (see also  
"Something not working).  
Appliance Alignment  
0 1. The appliance level please compensate for unevenness in the floor by  
turning the two adjustable feet at the front.  
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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.  
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Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the  
same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is  
inside, on the left.  
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of  
having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA  
approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.  
Important  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the  
following code:  
Green  
Green and Yellow Earth  
& Yellow  
Blue  
Neutral  
Live  
Brown  
As the colours of the wires in the  
mains lead of this appliance may  
not correspond with the coloured  
markings indentifying the  
terminals in your plug, proceed  
as follows:  
Brown  
Blue  
1. The wire coloured green and  
yellow must be connected to  
the terminal marked with the  
letter "Eor by the earth  
Cord Clamp  
symbol or coloured green and yellow.  
2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal "Nor  
coloured black.  
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked  
"Lor coloured red.  
4. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire  
present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheat.  
Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious  
safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.  
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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.  
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0 1. Open the freezer compartment  
door and remove the plinth to  
the front. Move the door bearing  
cover on the plinth from the left.  
Refit to the right.  
2. Close the freezer compartment  
door. Open the fridge compart-  
ment door and unscrew the  
retaining screw for the self-clos-  
ing mechanism on the top of the  
freezer compartment door.  
3. With the freezer compartment  
door closed, remove the cross-  
head screws from the lower door  
bearing and remove the door  
bearing downwards.  
4. Move the bearing pivot from the  
right to the left hand hole.  
Remove the freezer compartment  
door carefully to the front and  
place on one side.  
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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.  
8. Move the upper bearing pivot to  
the left.  
9. Move the door handles from the  
left to the right and cover the  
remaining holes with the hole  
cover pins.  
10. Fasten the self-closing mechanism  
to the bottom left of the fridge  
compartment door.  
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Reversing the Door  
11. Carefully slide the fridge com-  
partment door onto the top bear-  
ing pivot and close.  
12. Slide the centre door bearing into  
the bottom left of the fridge com-  
partment door and fasten to the  
housing.  
13. Fasten the self-closing mechanism  
on the top left of the freezer  
compartment door,  
14. Carefully slide the freezer com-  
partment door onto the centre  
bearing pivot and close.  
15. Place the lower door bearing with  
the bearing pivot in the lower left  
of the freezer compartment door  
and fasten.  
16. Open the freezer compartment  
door and fit the plinth.  
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Appliance Description  
View of Appliance  
Control panel  
Butter and cheese compartment with lid  
Door storage compartments  
Variable storage box  
Bottle compartment/bottle rack  
Fruit and vegetable drawers  
Shelves  
Freezer drawer (only for storage)  
When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water  
collecting vessel.  
Freezer drawer (for storage and freezing)  
Freezer tray  
ë Rating plate (depending on model upper or lower left)  
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Appliance Description  
Freezer tray with "Cold Accumulation Block"  
A freezer tray with a cold accu-  
mulation block and two ice trays  
is included below the upper  
drawer in the freezer  
compartment.  
Refer to the section "Prior to  
Initial Start-Up" regarding the  
freezing of the cold accumula-  
tion block.  
In the event of power failure or a malfunction of the appliance, the  
cold accumulation block will increase the hold over period by several  
hours.  
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The block may also be used in a cool bag to keep the temperature of  
food down during transportation.  
Berries, 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.  
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Appliance Description  
Control Panel  
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2
3
ON/OFF indicator light for refrigerator (green)  
ON/OFF button for refrigerator  
Temperature setting button for refrigerator  
(for warmer temperatures)  
4
5
Temperature display for refrigerator  
Temperature setting button for refrigerator  
(for colder temperatures)  
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COOLMATIC indicator light (yellow)  
COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator  
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8
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COOLMATIC button  
ON/OFF indicator light for freezer compartment (green)  
ON/OFF button for freezer compartment  
Temperature setting button for freezer compartment  
(for warmer temperatures)  
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11  
12  
Temperature display for freezer compartment  
Temperature setting button for freezer compartment  
(for colder temperatures)  
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FROSTMATIC indicator light (yellow)  
FROSTMATIC for fast freezing in the freezer compartment  
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15  
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FROSTMATIC button  
Warning indicator light (red)  
WARNING OFF button  
(see section: "Control and Information Systems")  
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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, +(WARMER) or -(COLDER).  
Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED tem-  
perature is adjusted by 1 °C.  
If neither button is pressed, the temperature display automatically  
switches back after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) to the display of  
the ACTUAL temperature.  
DESIRED temperature means:  
The temperature that has been selected for inside the fridge or the  
freezer compartment. The DESIRED temperature is indicated by flashing  
numbers.  
ACTUAL temperature means:  
The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the  
fridge or the freezer compartment. The ACTUAL temperature is indi-  
cated with illuminated numbers.  
Temperature Displays  
The temperature displays shows several  
types of information.  
During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the  
fridge or the freezer compartment (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.  
When the temperature is being adjusted a flashing display indicates  
the fridge or the freezer compartment temperature currently set  
(DESIRED temperature).  
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Prior to Initial Start-Up  
Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope-  
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ration for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if  
was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must  
be left to stand for 4 hours before putting it into operation. This is  
necessary to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise  
the compressor may be damaged.  
0 1. Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial  
start-up (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").  
2. Remove the cold accumulation block from the freezer tray.  
3. Place the cold accumulation block into a compartment or drawer only  
after the optimal storage temperature of -18 °C has been reached, and  
allow to freeze.  
4. After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block at the front of the  
upper drawer.  
5. Re-freeze the thawed cold accumulation block in the same fashion, e.g.  
after cleaning the appliance.  
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Initial Start-Up  
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be operated and controlled  
independently of one another.  
0 1. Insert plug into mains socket.  
Refrigerator Start-Up  
0 1. Press refrigerator ON/OFF button.  
The green power indicator for the fridge compartment lights up. Set  
the refrigerator to the desired temperature (see section: "Temperature  
Adjustment").  
Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on,  
because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached.  
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Freezer Compartment Start-Up  
0 1. Press freezer compartment ON/OFF button.  
The green power indicator for the freezer compartment lights up. A  
warning tone sounds and the flashing red warning light indicates that  
the required storage temperature has not yet been reached.  
2. Press the WARNING OFF button to switch off the warning tone.  
3. Set temperature to -18 °C or colder (see section: "Temperature Adjust-  
ment").  
4. Do not load freezer with goods until a temperature of -18 °C has been  
reached, or until the red warning display has gone out.  
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Temperature Adjustment  
With the individual temperature setting buttons the desired tempera-  
tures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be adju-  
sted independently of one another.  
0 1. Press either the +(WARMER) or -(COLDER) button.  
The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature  
currently set flashes on the temperature display.  
2. To adjust to a warmer temperature, press the +(WARMER) button. To  
adjust to a colder temperature, press the -(COLDER) button. The  
changed setting is immediately displayed on the temperature display.  
The temperature is adjusted by 1 °C with each press of a button.  
Note: From a food science point of view, +5 °C for the refrigerator  
compartment and -18 °C for the freezer compartment should be consi-  
dered cold enough as a storage temperature.  
Once the required temperature has been set, after a short period  
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(approx. 5 sec.) the temperature display will change and again indicate  
the current ACTUAL temperature inside the fridge- or freezer compart-  
ment. The display changes from flashing to continuous illumination.  
Important! Please check red warning display and temperature display  
regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature.  
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.  
0 1. The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC  
button. The yellow light illuminates.  
The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling. A DESI-  
RED temperature of +2 °C is automatically selected. The COOLMATIC  
function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours. The originally  
selected DESIRED temperature is again valid. The temperature display  
shows the ACTUAL refrigerator temperature.  
2. The COOLMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press-  
ing the COOLMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.  
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FROSTMATIC  
The FROSTMATIC function provides for quick freezing of  
fresh food products, and at the same time protects  
previously stored goods against undesired warming in the  
freezer compartment.  
0 1. The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC  
button. The yellow light illuminates.  
2. The FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press-  
ing the FROSTMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.  
If the FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually, the appliance elec-  
tronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function after 24 hours. The yellow  
light goes out.  
Switching the Appliance Off  
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be switched off independ-  
ently of one another.  
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0 1. To switch off, hold down the ON/OFF button for approx. 5 seconds. This  
will result in a countdown from "3" to "1" taking place in the tempera-  
ture display. On reaching "1" the fridge- or freezer compartment will  
switch off. The temperature display and the mains power light will go  
off.  
Note:  
The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged, or if there is  
no power being supplied to it.  
Following connection to the mains power supply, the appliance returns  
to the same operating state as before the interruption of main power.  
If the appliance is to be removed from service for a lengthy period:  
0 1. Switch off the appliance, to do this press both ON/OFF buttons until  
the mains power light goes off (see above).  
2. Remove the mains plug or switch off.  
3. Defrost freezer compartment and clean the appliance thoroughly (see  
section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").  
4. Leave the doors open to avoid accumulation of odours.  
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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. Without the holiday mode leaving  
the door closed would lead to the accumulation of odours and mould.  
After emptying and cleaning the appliance, proceed as follows:  
0 1. To set the holiday mode, press the +(WARMER) or -(COLDER) but-  
ton.  
The temperature display will change and indicate in flashing numbers  
the DESIRED temperature that is currently set.  
2. Hold down the +(WARMER) button until the temperature display  
indicates H (for holiday). The temperature shown in the temperature  
display will change in steps of 1 °C until it reaches +8 °C. After +8 °C  
the value +15 °C will appear in the display with the letter H. The fridge  
is now operating in energy-saving holiday mode.  
To switch the fridge back to normal operation, press the -(COLDER)  
button.  
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Important! Do not store any goods in the refrigerator when the holiday  
mode is in operation. The temperature is regulated at about +15 °C  
when the holiday mode is in operation. This is too warm for food pro-  
ducts.  
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Control and Information Systems  
The control and information systems consist of temperature displays,  
an optical warning display and an acoustic warning.  
The system warns if:  
the temperature in the freezer compartment is too high;  
functional disturbances at the appliance.  
Temperature Warning  
The red warning display flashes and an audible warning sounds, as soon  
as the temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -12 °C.  
A rise in temperature may be caused by:  
frequent door opening for long periods of time;  
loading with large quantities of warm foods;  
high ambient temperature;  
an error of the appliance.  
The audible warning can be switched off with the WARNING OFF but-  
ton. Both warning display and audible warning are automatically  
switched off, when the ACTUAL temperature in the freezer compart-  
ment falls to the range of the display.  
The warning tone switches off automatically after one hour, also if the  
ACTUAL temperature is still at variance with the DESIRED temperature.  
The red warning light continues to flash.  
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Opening the Freezer Compartment Door  
If the freezer compartment door is closed when the appliance is in  
operation, it is possible that it cannot be immediately opened again. A  
vacuum occurs in the freezer compartment which holds the door closed  
until pressure has been equalised. The door can be opened again after  
several minutes.  
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Interior Accessories  
Storage Shelves  
0 1. A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the  
fruit and vegetable drawers. It must always remain in this position, so  
that fruit and vegetables remain fresh longer.  
The remaining storage shelves can  
be adjusted to various heights:  
0 1. Pull the storage shelf forward until  
it can be tipped up or down and  
removed.  
2. To insert at a different height use  
the same procedure in reverse.  
Adjustment for tall items:  
0 1. Remove the front half of the two-  
part vario glass storage shelf and  
insert it at a different level. Space is  
then gained for storage of tall items  
on the storage shelf below.  
Variable Inner Door  
The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at  
other positions as needed.  
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Interior Accessories  
Bottle rack  
Place bottles in the rack with the  
bottleneck to the front.  
Important: Only store unopened  
bottles horizontally.  
The bottle rack can be tilted for  
storing opened bottles.  
0 1. To do this pull the bottle rack for-  
ward until it can be tilted  
upwards, then slide the front sup-  
port into the next level up.  
Trays and Compartments  
Vario tray-set  
The two large fruit and vegetable trays can be divided with an  
adjustable partition (not included with all models).  
Bottle Holder  
(not included with all models)  
Some models are equipped with a  
bottle holder in the bottle compart-  
ment. This is used to prevent  
individual bottles from falling over  
and can be slid sideways.  
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Correct storage  
For physical reasons, the refrigerator  
compartment has different  
temperature zones. The coldest zone  
is on the lowest storage shelf  
immediately above the fruit and  
vegetable drawers. 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.  
For instance, the shelf immediately  
above the fruit and vegetable draw-  
ers should be 5 °C for safe storage of  
meat and fish products. In order to  
check that the appliance is at 5 °C on  
the lowest shelf you can carry out  
the following test yourself:  
0 1. Place a cup of water in the centre of  
the said shelf with a thermometer  
inside.  
2. Leave the fridge door closed overnight and check the temperature first  
thing in the morning.  
3. At this point the temperature should read no more than 5 °C; if it does,  
you need to adjust the temperature regulator to a colder setting.  
For further information on keeping food cool and safe a guide  
published by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is available  
and can be obtained free of charge by contacting:  
Foodsense, London SE99 7TT. Tel: 0645 556000  
Tip: Food stored in the refrigerator compartment should always be  
covered or packed so that they do not dry out, lose their flavour, or  
transfer their flavour to any other refrigerated food. The following are  
suitable for packing:  
polyethylene bags;  
plastic containers with lids;  
special plastic covers with rubber retainers;  
aluminium foil.  
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Freezing  
Except for the bottom drawer, which serves only for storage purposes,  
all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suited  
for freezing.  
Warning!  
Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer  
compartment must be -18°C or colder.  
Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the rating plate. The  
freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods  
that can be frozen within 24 hours. If you freeze goods on several  
days, one after the other, freeze amounts equal to 2/3 to 3/4 of the  
capacity indicated on the rating plate.  
When freezing large quantities of food, place the frozen freezing  
accumulation block at the front into the top drawer in the freezing  
compartment.  
Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into  
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.  
0 1. For freezing the maximum capacity press the FROSTMATIC button 24  
hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. Yellow  
indicator lights up.  
The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for freezing of small  
quantities of up to 3 kg.  
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2. All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not  
dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of  
other frozen goods occurs.  
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze  
to the goods.  
3. Place packaged goods in the drawers. Unfrozen goods may not come  
into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods  
may start to thaw.  
The appliance electronics automatically switch the FROSTMATIC func-  
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tion off after a period of 48 hours. Yellow indicator light goes out. You  
can also stop the FROSTMATIC function manually by pressing the  
FROSTMATIC button again.  
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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.  
Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing, because air  
encourages drying of frozen goods.  
Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.  
Do not fill plastic containers for frozen foods to the brim with liquid  
or paste-like goods, because liquids expand during freezing.  
Frozen Storage  
Warning! Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with  
previously frozen goods, the required storage temperature of -18 °C  
must be reached.  
Load freezer only with packaged frozen goods, so that they do not  
dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of  
other frozen goods can occur.  
Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen  
goods.  
When possible store frozen goods separately according to type in  
drawers.  
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Preparation of Ice Cubes  
0 1. Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray  
or 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. Use a  
spoon-handle or similar object.  
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Defrosting  
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically  
The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator every time  
the compressor stops.  
The water collects in the discharge trough at the back wall of the  
refrigerator, and is fed through the discharge opening in the catch tray  
at the compressor where it is evaporated.  
Freezer Compartment Defrosting  
Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer  
compartment during operation and when the door is opened, especially  
in the middle at the top. Remove this white frost from time to time  
with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough scraper. Do not under any  
circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.  
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white  
frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year in any case. A  
convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is empty,  
or only minimally loaded.  
Warning!  
1
Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or  
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the  
exception of those recommended in these operating instructions.  
Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health  
endangering and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.  
0 1. About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FROSTMATIC button, in  
order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in opera-  
tion.  
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 refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains, or  
switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse.  
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4. Remove all the drawers. Remove  
the plinth (see "Reversing the Door"  
section). Place the bottom drawer  
directly in front of the appliance to  
collect the water from defrosting  
and pull out the water drain con-  
duit.  
Tip: In order to speed up the  
defrosting process, place a pot of  
hot water in the freezer  
compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before  
defrosting is complete.  
5. After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior  
accessories (see section: "Maintenance and Cleaning").  
Hints and Tips  
Normal Operating Sounds  
You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant  
is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling  
plate/evaporator.  
When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round  
and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the  
compressor.  
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/freezer:  
Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids.  
Do not store food uncovered.  
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.  
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2 Energy Saving Advice  
Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat, such as a cooker,  
dishwasher or radiator.  
Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure  
that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed.  
Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before  
placing in the freezer compartment.  
Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the  
door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the  
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.  
Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing  
properly.  
Maintenance and Cleaning  
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT  
the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.  
Internal Cleaning  
0 1. Press the FROSTMATIC button several hours in advance, in order to  
build up sufficient chill reserve in the frozen food for the interruption  
in service.  
2. Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store it,  
covered, in a cool place.  
3. Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains, or  
switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse.  
4. Defrost the freezer compartment (see section: "Defrosting").  
5. 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!  
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Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning  
products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or  
alcohol.  
6. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean  
and free from debris.  
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Maintenance and Cleaning  
External Cleaning  
0 1. Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water.  
Warning!  
Do not use abrasive products  
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There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should  
be taken when cleaning.  
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.  
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Replace Light Bulb  
For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 20 minutes  
when the door is open. It switches on again the next time the door is  
opened.  
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Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb  
switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug.  
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Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 25 W, fitting: E 14  
0 1. To switch the appliance off press and hold both ON/OFF buttons until  
the mains power lights go off.  
2. Unplug the mains plug.  
3. To change the light bulb, undo the  
cross head screw and remove the  
light bulb cover downwards.  
4. Change the defective light bulb.  
5. Refit the light bulb cover and the  
cross head screw.  
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Something not Working  
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  
checking the household lights.  
No power to the appliance.  
Check the fuse has not blown.  
Check the ambient temperature is within  
the appliances operating limits  
The temperature in the refrigerator/  
freezer is too high.  
Check the temperature regulator is  
turned to the correct setting relative to  
ambient conditions.  
Water drain hole is blocked,  
see "Maintenance and Cleaning".  
Water on the floor  
Interior illumination does not function.  
Important: The interior lighting switches  
off automatically after 20 minutes.  
Please refer to "Replace Light Bulb "  
section.  
Adjust the thermostat to give correct  
temperature control.  
Check that the door is closed.  
Large quantities of food have recently  
been placed in the cabinet and/or door is  
frequently opened.  
The compressor runs continuously  
Check that air ventilation is not  
obstructed.  
If the door seal is not airtight (probably  
after changing over the door hinges)  
apply warm air to the non sealing area  
using a hair dryer set to a gentle heat. (do  
not use a fan heater for this purpose).  
This will make the rubber more supple  
and allow it to revert to its original shape.  
Excessive build up of frost.  
Noise  
Refer to Normal Operating Sounds  
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Something not Working  
Symptom  
Solution  
The compressor does not start  
immediately after changing the  
temperature setting.  
This is normal, the compressor starts after  
a period of time.  
If after the above checks there is still a fault, call your local AEG 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  
mechanical or electrical breakdown.  
Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service  
calls.  
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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  
refrigerant 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  
condenser.  
Condenser  
The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The refrigerant  
compressed 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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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),  
accident 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:  
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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  
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.  
2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty  
workmanship or faulty materials. The guarantee does not cover appli-  
ances where defects or poor performance are due to misuse, accidental  
damage, neglect, faulty installation,unauthorised modification or  
attempted repair, commercial use or failure to observe requirements  
and recommendations set out in the instruction book.  
This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs, removable parts of glass or  
plastic.  
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the  
nearest customer service office (manufacturer´s service or authorised  
agent). AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of the repair (i. e.  
the customer´s home, place of installation or AEG workshop).  
4. The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials.  
5. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee  
period for the appliance. Parts removed during guarantee repairs  
become the property of AEG.  
6. The purchaser´s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.  
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Guarantee Conditions  
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.  
This guarantee relates to you and connot be transferred to another user.  
Your new home is within the 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.  
The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.  
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre, listed below, to  
give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organ-  
isation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances.  
France  
Germany  
Italy  
Senlis  
+33 (0) 44 62 29 29  
+49 (0) 911 323 2600  
+39 (0) 1678 47053  
+46 (0) 8 738 7910  
+44 (0) 1753 219899  
Nürnberg  
Pordenone  
Stockholm  
Slough  
Sweden  
UK  
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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.  
Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service  
calls.  
Service & Spare Parts  
If you require a service engineer or wish to purchase spare parts,  
contact your local AEG Service Force Centre, by telephoning  
08705 929 929  
Help us to help you  
Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning.  
When you contact us we need to know,  
1 Your name, address and post code  
2 Your telephone number  
3 Clear and concise details of the fault  
4 Date of purchase  
5
• Model Name  
• Model Number (PNC)  
• Serial Number (S-No.)  
This information can be found on the rating plate in the interior of the  
appliance at the left.  
Customer Care  
For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance, or for further  
information on AEG products, you are invited to contact our Customer  
Care Department by letter or telephone:  
AEG Domestic Appliances Limited  
55-77 High Street  
Slough  
Berkshire SL 1 1DZ  
Tel: 08705 350350  
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AEG Hausgeräte GmbH  
Postfach 1036  
D-90327 Nürnberg  
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