AEG Au 86050 Operating Instructions

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Operating and indicator panel
Important!Only use the appliance when built-in!
1Fast freeze button, also used to switch off the warning tone
2Fast freeze light (yellow)
3Warning light (red)
4Pilot light (green)
5ON/OFF switch
6Thermostat control knob
The appliance can be activated/deactivated by pressing the 
ON/OFF
switch (5)
.
A coin in needed to turn the 
thermostat control knob (6). This makes
it more difficult to change the temperature setting accidentally (child
protection).
The 
thermostat control knob (6)can be used for the variable setting
of the storage temperature for your frozen food.
The optimum storage conditions occur at 
-18¡C and can be checked at the 
thermome-
ter (fig.).
Thegreen pilot light (4), which comes on when the appliance is
switched on and the mains voltage is available. In this switch position,
the refrigerating unit operates automatically.
The 
fast-freeze button (1)with its yellow pilot light (2). The yellow
pilot light comes on when the switch (1) has been operated. The refrig-
erating unit then operates continuously.
The 
red temperature warning light (3)comes on when:
Ð the appliance has been started up but the storage temperature has 
not yet been reached;
Ð the minimum storage temperature is no longer being maintained 
(fault);
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Ð excessive amounts of fresh food are placed inside; or
Ð if the appliance door is open for too long.
Warning system
The warning system comprises of an optical warning light (red) and an
acoustic warning tone. The red warning light and the warning tone
signal an alarm
Ð if the appliance door is left open too long;
Ð if the temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm;
Ð if there is a malfunction in the cooling system.
Open Door warning
The warning tone sounds if the door is left open for more than 60 
seconds.
¥ You can switch off the warning tone by closing the door.
Temperature Warning
The red warning light illuminates and the warning tone sounds if the
temperature in the freezer compartment is warmer than -12¡C.
An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment may be
caused by 
- frequent or extended opening of the door; 
- storing large quantities of warm food; 
- a high ambient temperature; 
- a malfunction in the cooling system.
+1.Switch off the warning tone by pressing the fast freeze button. The
yellow fast freeze light illuminates. The red warning light remains illu-
minated until the required temperature has been reached again.
2.After the storage temperature has been reached, press the fast freeze
button again to switch off the fast freeze function. The yellow light
goes out.
Note: when the appliance is switched on for the first time, the warn-
ing light and the warning tone signal an alarm because the necessary
storage temperature in the freezer compartment has not yet been
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Starting up and temperature regulation
Switch the appliance on by pressing the ON/OFF switch (5).
The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior tem-
perature:
Ð Ambient temperature;
Ð Quantity and temperature of the food stored;
Ð Frequency with which the door is opened and how long it is left 
open.
The following temperature settings can therefore only be considered as
recommendations that may well need to be adapted to suit your par-
ticular situation.
Setting ã¥Ò means:
refrigeration off.
Setting ã1Ò means:
highest, warmest internal temperature
Setting ã4Ò means:
lowest, coldest internal temperature
Recommended regulator setting:
ã2-3Ò.
+1.Turn the thermostat control knob (1) in the direction of Ò1Ó.
The green light (3) and the red light (4) come on, the audible warning
sounds (if fitted), and the refrigeration motor starts up.
2.Additionally operate the fast-freeze switch (1).
The yellow pilot light (2) comes on, the audible warning switches off,
and the freezer motor runs continuously.
3.Only when the red light (3) has gone out should you reset the fast-
freeze switch (1). The yellow light (2) goes out and the audible warning
mode is activated again.
The temperature regulator (6) can be used to set the required storage
temperature, -18¡C or colder.
Important!Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a temper-
ature of Ð18¡C, or the red warning light has gone out, before storing
frozen food.
Important:Regularly check on the red temperature pilot light (3) and
the thermometer that the required storage temperature is being main-
tained.
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Freezing and storing frozen food
You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself.
Important!
¥ The temperature in the freezer compartment must be Ð18¡C or col-
der before freezing food.
¥ Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate. The
freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be
frozen within a period of 24 hours. If you wish to freeze food several
days in a row, please observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4
of that on the rating plate. The quality of the food is best preserved
when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as possible.
¥ Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will
cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
¥ Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufactu-
rer.
¥ Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
+1.Press the fast freeze button for the freezing of fresh food. The yellow
light illuminates.
To utilise the maximum rated freezing capacity, switch on the fast
freeze switch 24 hours before freezing is due to start (the yellow light
illuminates). For smaller amounts the fast freeze switch should be
switched on 4 - 6 hours in advance.
Switching off the appliance
To switch off the appliance, turn the thermostat control knob to posi-
tion ã
¥Ò and press the ON/OFF switch.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
+1.Remove all deep-frozen packages as well as ice-trays.
2.Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to posi-
tion ã
¥Ò or pressing the ON/OFF switch.
3.Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect from the electricity
supply.
4.Defrost freezer and clean thoroughly (see sections: ÒDefrostingÓ and
ÒCleaning and CareÓ).
5.Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
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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 food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food and cause skin abrasions.
3.Place the packed food in the drawers. Place food to be frozen in the
appliance«s two top drawers (1) and (2).Unfrozen food must not touch
items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost.
Freezer drawers (4) and (5) should only be used for storage of frozen
food.
Place frozen food in the drawers sorted by type, as far as possible. 
4.Once the food has frozen, press the fast freeze button again. The yel-
low light goes out.
Tips:
¥ The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
Ð freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
Ð special containers for frozen goods;
Ð extraÐthick aluminium foil.
¥ The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap: plastic clips,
rubber bands or tape.
¥ Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for
the frozen food to dry out.
¥ Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
¥ Do not fill containers for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or
pasteÐlike goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
¥ The symbols on the drawers show
different types of frozen goods.
¥ The numbers indicate storage times
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 foods and pre-
treating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high
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Defrosting
During use and when the door is opened, moisture is deposited as frost
inside the appliance, particularly on the evaporator melts. This frost
must be removed from time to time using the soft plastic scraper sup-
plied. Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this pur-
pose.
The freezer should always be defrosted when the layer of frost has
reached a thickness of approx. 4 millimetres. Defrost should be carried
out once a year regardless of the amount of frost that has built up. A
good time for defrosting is when the appliance is empty or contains
only little food.
Each temperature rise reduces the keeping qualities of your frozen
food. Around 12 hours before defrosting your freezer, switch over to
freeze to build up a low temperature reserve in the frozen food.
Warning!
¥ Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process.
¥ Do not use defrosting sprays, they can be hazardous to your health
and/or contain substances that damage plastics.
Caution!Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food and can cause skin abrasions.
+1.Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store
it, covered, in a cool place.
2.Switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or switch off
the circuit breaker.
3.Remove all drawers except the bottom one. The bottom drawer serves
as a practical container to collect the water from the thawing ice. 
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Preparation of Ice Cubes
+1.Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer
compartment and leave to freeze.
2.To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it
under running water for a few seconds.
Important!Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer
compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use the ice scraper
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Tip:To speed up the defrosting process, place a pan with warm water
in the appliance and close the door. Remove pieces of ice that have
fallen before they completely defrost.
4.Remove the bottom drawer and dry the interior of the bottom com-
partment thoroughly.
5.After defrosting, thoroughly clean the freezer compartment and interi-
or fittings ( see Cleaning and Care section).
6.Switch on the appliance or reconnect to the electricity supply.
Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces-
sories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
¥ The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off
and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the
circuit breaker or fuse.
¥ Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could
accumulate in electrical components and there is a danger of an
electric shock. Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
¥ The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important!
¥ Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
Ð lemon juice or the juice from orange peel;
Ð butyric acid;
Ð cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance
parts.
¥ Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
+1.Remove frozen food and wrap it in several layers of newspaper. Store it
in a cool place, well covered.
2.Defrost the appliance prior to cleaning (see ÒDefrostingÓ section).
3.Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
4.Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke-
warm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also
be used.
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6.After everything is dry, switch to fast freeze. After running the appli-
ance for two or three hours, it is ready again for storing frozen food.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance
and cause excessive electricity consumption. The structure of the appli-
ance permits you to clean the rear zone close to the wall, using a vac-
uum cleaner.
1.Remove the plinth (1), then the venti-
lation grid (2);
2.Carefully pull the air deflector out (3).
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Energy Saving Tips
¥ Do not install the appliance near boilers, radiators or other sources
of heat. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent
operation of the compressor.
¥ Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base
and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings.
¥ Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to
cool first.
¥ Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary.
¥ Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
¥ Check the storage temperature in the freezer on the thermometer.
¥ Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food
will then be used to cool the fridge.
Magnetic door seal
After opening and closing the door of your freezer you will not be able
to open the door again immediately. This is because a vacuum will
have developed inside, keeping the door closed until the pressures
inside and outside the door have equalised. After a few minutes you
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What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can recti-
fy 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 refrigerators/freezers 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.
If the freezer system has stopped working and the freezer is full, the
reserve in the cold accumulator and in the deep frozen food itself will
give the food a hold over time of about 29 hours. If the freezer is
without a cold accumulator the hold over time will be reduced to
about 20 hours.
Symptoms
Appliance does not work,
no pilot light is 
illuminated.
Possible Cause
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not plugged
in or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is
defective
Socket is defective.Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an
electrician.
Remedy
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if
necessary.
Green light does not light
up, yellow light lights up
when the fast freeze func-
tion is activated.
Green light faulty.
Please inform your local
Customer Care Service
Centre.
Yellow light does not light
up, when the fast freeze
function is activated,
appliance is on.
Yellow light faulty.
Please inform your local
Customer Care Service
Centre.
The compressor runs con-
tinuouslyTemperature is set too
cold.Turn the thermostat con-
trol knob to a warmer set-
ting temporarily.
 
						

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Important:regularly check on the red temperature pilot light and
thermometer to establish that the storage temperature is being main-
tained.
SymptomsPossible CauseRemedy
The freezer temperature is
not sufficient, red light
illuminates, temperature
alarm signal sounds.
Temperature is not proper-
ly adjusted.
A large quantity of warm
food placed in the appli-
ance within the last 24
hours.
Please look in the ÒInitial
Start UpÓ section.
Press the fast freeze
switch.
Do not leave the door
open any longer than nec-
essary. Press the fast freeze
switch.
Door was open for an
extended period.
The appliance is near a
heat source.Please look in the
ÒInstallation LocationÓ 
section.
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.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.
Unusual noises.
Appliance is not level.
A component, e.g. a pipe,
on the rear of the appliance
is touching another part of
the appliance or the wall.
Readjust the feet.
If necessary, carefully bend
the component out of the
way.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
changing the temperature
setting.
This normal, no error has
occurred.The compressor starts after
a period of time.