AEG Freestanding freezer A71101TSX0 User Manual

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							CONTENTS
1.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
2.CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
3.FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
4.DAILY USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
5.HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
6.CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
7.WHAT TO DO IF… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
8.TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
9.INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  12
10.NOISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
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Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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							1.  SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
In the interest of your safety and to en-
sure the correct use, before installing
and first using the appliance, read this
user manual carefully, including its hints
and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mis-
takes and accidents, it is important to
ensure that all people using the appli-
ance are thoroughly familiar with its op-
eration and safety features. Save these
instructions and make sure that they re-
main with the appliance if it is moved or
sold, so that everyone using it through
its life will be properly informed on ap-
pliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep
the precautions of these user's instruc-
tions as the manufacturer is not respon-
sible for damages caused by omission.
1.1 Children and vulnerable
people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental ca-
pabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been giv-
en supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the ap-
pliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from
children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance
pull the plug out of the socket, cut the
connection cable (as close to the ap-
pliance as you can) and remove the
door to prevent playing children to
suffer electric shock or to close them-
selves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic
door seals is to replace an older appli-
ance having a spring lock (latch) on
the door or lid, be sure to make that
spring lock unusable before you dis-
card the old appliance. This will pre-
vent it from becoming a death trap for
a child.
1.2 General safety
WARNING!
Keep ventilation openings, in the appli-
ance enclosure or in the built-in struc-
ture, clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping
foodstuff and/or beverages in a nor-
mal household and similar applica-
tions such as:
– staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
– farm houses and by clients in hotels,
motels and other residential type
environments;
– bed and breakfast type environ-
ments;
– catering and similar non-retail appli-
cations.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any
artificial means to speed up the thaw-
ing process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances
(such as ice cream makers) inside of
refrigerating appliances, unless they
are approved for this purpose by the
manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is
contained within the refrigerant circuit
of the appliance, a natural gas with a
high level of environmental compati-
bility, 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 be-
come damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of
ignition
– thoroughly ventilate the room in
which the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifica-
tions or modify this product in any
way. Any damage to the cord may
cause a short-circuit, fire and/or elec-
tric shock.
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							WARNING!
Any electrical component (power
cord, plug, compressor) must be
replaced by a certified service
agent or qualified service per-
sonnel to avoid hazard.
1.Power cord must not be length-
ened.
2.Make sure that the power plug is
not squashed or damaged by the
back of the appliance. A squashed
or damaged power plug may
overheat and cause a fire.
3.Make sure that you can come to
the mains plug of the appliance.
4.Do not pull the mains cable.
5.If the power plug socket is loose,
do not insert the power plug.
There is a risk of electric shock or
fire.
6.You must not operate the appli-
ance without the lamp cover (if
foreseen) of interior lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should
be taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from
the freezer compartment if your hands
are damp/wet, as this could cause skin
abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the ap-
pliance to direct sunlight.
• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this
appliance are special purpose lamps
selected for household appliances use
only. They are not suitable for house-
hold room illumination.
WARNING!
Do not place frozen food on the
worktop since cold and vapour
may produce water condensate
within its inner side. The resulting
drip liquid may cause malfunc-
tions. Therefore, do not place
nor leave frozen items of any
kind on the worktop.
1.3 Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts
in the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid
in the appliance, because they may
explode.• Do not place food products directly
against the air outlet on the rear wall.
(If the appliance is Frost Free)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen
once it has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in ac-
cordance with the frozen food manu-
facturer's instructions.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage
recommendations should be strictly
adhered to. Refer to relevant instruc-
tions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy
drinks in the freezer compartment as it
creates pressure on the container,
which may cause it to explode, result-
ing in damage to the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if con-
sumed straight from the appliance.
1.4 Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the ap-
pliance and disconnect the mains plug
from the mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal
objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove
frost from the appliance. Use a plastic
scraper.
• Never use a hair drier or other heating
appliances to speed up defrosting. Ex-
cessive heat may damage the plastic
interior, and humidity could enter the
electric system making it live.
1.5 Installation
For electrical connection careful-
ly follow the instructions given in
specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if
there are damages on it. Do not con-
nect the appliance if it is damaged.
Report possible damages immediately
to the place you bought it. In that case
retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four
hours before connecting the appli-
ance to allow the oil to flow back in
the compressor.
• Adequate air circulation should be
around the appliance, lacking this
leads to overheating. To achieve suffi-
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							cient ventilation follow the instructions
relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the
product should be against a wall to
avoid touching or catching warm parts
(compressor, condenser) to prevent
possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located
close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is ac-
cessible after the installation of the ap-
pliance.
• Connect to potable water supply only
(If a water connection is foreseen).
1.6 Service
• Any electrical work required to do the
servicing of the appliance should be
carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an
authorized Service Centre, and only
genuine spare parts must be used.
1.7 Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain
gasses which could damage the
ozone layer, in either its refriger-
ant circuit or insulation materials.
The appliance shall not be dis-
carded together with the urban
refuse and rubbish. The insula-
tion foam contains flammable
gases: the appliance shall be dis-
posed according to the applica-
ble regulations to obtain from
your local authorities. Avoid
damaging the cooling unit, espe-
cially at the rear near the heat ex-
changer. The materials used on
this appliance marked by the
symbol 
 are recyclable.
2. CONTROL PANEL
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1Green On/Off Indicator Light
2Temperature Regulator and On/Off
Switch
3Yellow Fast Freeze Indicator Light
4Acoustic Signal Stop and Fast
Freeze Switch
5Red Alarm Indicator Light
2.1 Switching on
1.Allow the appliance to stand for 4
hrs after installation.
2.Insert the plug into the wall socket.
3.Turn the Temperature Regulator
clockwise to a temperature lower
than > position.
4.The Green On/Off Indicator Light
will light up and Red Alarm Indicator
Light will blink.
5.The lighting up of the Green On/Off
Indicator Light means that the appli-
ance is switched on.
6.The blinking of the Red Alarm Indi-
cator Light means an improper tem-
perature in the freezing compart-
ment. In addition, an intermittent
sound can be heard, which can be
stopped by pressing the Acoustic
Signal Stop and Fast Freeze Switch
once.
7.When switching on the freezer for
the first time, the Red Alarm Indica-
tor Light will blink until the internal
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							temperature has reached a level re-
quired for the safe conservation of
frozen food.
2.2 Switching off
1.To turn off the appliance, turn the
Temperature Regulator to the "O"
position.
2.To disconnect the appliance from
the power disconnect the mains
plug from the wall socket.
2.3 Temperature regulation
The temperature within the appliance is
controlled by the Temperature Regula-
tor situated on the control panel.
To operate the appliance, proceed as
follows:
• turn the Temperature Regulator to-
ward lower settings to obtain the mini-
mum coldness.
• turn the Temperature Regulator to-
ward higher settings to obtain the
maximum coldness.
A medium setting is generally
the most suitable.
However, the exact setting should be
chosen keeping in mind that the temper-
ature inside the appliance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
2.4 Red Alarm Indicator Light
Under normal operating conditions, the
internal temperature of the freezer will
ensure the long-term conservation of the
stored food.
When such temperature rises above a
certain level (-12 °C), the appliance will
trigger an acoustic and light alarm. The
light alarm is a blink red light (Red Alarm
Indicator Light), while the acoustic alarm
is an intermittent sound.
You can stop the acoustic alarm by
pressing the Acoustic Signal Stop Switch
once.
When switching on the freezer
for the first time, the Red Alarm
Indicator Light will blink until the
internal temperature has reached
a level required for the safe con-
servation of frozen food.
2.5 Fast Freeze function
If more than 3-4 kg of food is to be fro-
zen:
1.Press the Fast Freeze Switch for 2-3
seconds to activate the fast-freeze
function 6-24 hours before placing
the fresh food in the freezer, the Yel-
low Fast Freeze Indicator Light will il-
luminate. The compressor will now
run continuously, to ensure that the
fresh food is frozen as quickly as
possible.
2.It is possible to deactivate the func-
tion at any time by pressing the Fast
Freeze Switch for 2-3 seconds.
3.Place the foods in the freezing com-
partment (the top box), for maxi-
mum freezing performance remove
the drawer (if the drawer is foreseen)
and then place the foods to be fro-
zen directly on the evaporator. In
case of freezing smaller food vol-
umes do not need to remove the
drawer.
4.Once the food is completely frozen
(it may take up to 24 hours) you can
manually switch off the fast-freeze
function by pressing the Fast Freeze
Switch for 2- 3 seconds and the Yel-
low Fast Freeze Indicator light will al-
so go out.
5.Move frozen food from the freezing
compartment into the other two
compartments (storing compart-
ments) to make room for another
freezing.
If the Fast Freeze Switch is acci-
dentally left on, the fast-freeze
function will be automatically
switched off 48 hours later. The
Yellow Fast Freeze Indicator light
will also go out.
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							3. FIRST USE
3.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, wash the interior and all internal
accessories with lukewarm water and
some neutral soap so as to remove thetypical smell of a brand-new product,
then dry thoroughly.Do not use detergents or abra-
sive powders, as these will dam-
age the finish.
4. DAILY USE
4.1 Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment (the top box)
is suitable for freezing fresh food and
storing frozen and deep-frozen food for
a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the fast
freeze function.
The maximum amount of food that can
be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the
rating plate, a label located on the in-
side of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: dur-
ing this period do not add other food to
be frozen.
4.2 Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period
out of use, before putting the products
in the compartment let the appliance run
at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
In the event of accidental de-
frosting, for example due to a
power failure, if the power has
been off for longer than the val-
ue shown in the technical charac-
teristics chart under "rising
time", the defrosted food must
be consumed quickly or cooked
immediately and then re-frozen
(after cooling).
4.3 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be-
ing used, can be thawed at room tem-
perature.
Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen, directly from the freezer: in this
case, cooking will take longer.
5. HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
5.1 Normal Operating Sounds
• You may hear a faint gurgling and a
bubbling sound when the refrigerant
is pumped through the coils or tubing.
This is correct.
• When the compressor is on, the refrig-
erant is being pumped around and
you will hear a whirring sound and a
pulsating noise from the compressor.
This is correct.
• The thermic dilatation might cause a
sudden cracking noise. It is natural,
not dangerous physical phenomenon.
This is correct.• When the compressor switches on or
switches off, you will hear a faint
"click" of the temperature regulator.
This is correct.
5.2 Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freez-
ing process, here are some important
hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which
can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on
the rating plate;
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							• the freezing process takes 24 hours.
No further food to be frozen should
be added during this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thor-
oughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to ena-
ble it to be rapidly and completely fro-
zen and to make it possible subse-
quently to thaw only the quantity re-
quired;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or
polythene and make sure that the
packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to
touch food which is already frozen,
thus avoiding a rise in temperature of
the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer
than fatty ones; salt reduces the stor-
age life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately
after removal from the freezer com-
partment, can possibly cause the skin
to be freeze burnt;• it is advisable to show the freezing in
date on each individual pack to enable
you to keep tab of the storage time.
5.3 Hints for storage of frozen
food
To obtain the best performance from
this appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially fro-
zen foodstuffs were adequately stored
by the retailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are
transferred from the foodstore to the
freezer in the shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave
it open longer than absolutely neces-
sary;
• once defrosted, food deteriorates rap-
idly and cannot be refrozen;
• do not exceed the storage period in-
dicated by the food manufacturer.
6. CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before car-
rying out any maintenance oper-
ation.
This appliance contains hydrocar-
bons in its cooling unit; mainte-
nance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
6.1 Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regu-
larly:
• clean the inside and accessories with
lukewarm water and some neutral
soap.
• regularly check the door seals and
wipe clean to ensure they are clean
and free from debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables inside
the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive
powders, highly perfumed clean-
ing products or wax polishes to
clean the interior as this will dam-
age the surface and leave a
strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the
compressor at the back of the appliance
with a brush. This operation will improve
the performance of the appliance and
save electricity consumption.
Take care of not to damage the
cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface clean-
ers contain chemicals that can attack/
damage the plastics used in this appli-
ance. For this reason it is recommended
that the outer casing of this appliance is
only cleaned with warm water with a little
washing-up liquid added.
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							After cleaning, reconnect the equipment
to the mains supply.
6.2 Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the
top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
About 12 hours prior to defrost-
ing, set the Temperature Regula-
tor toward higher settings , in or-
der to build up sufficient chill re-
serve for the interruption in oper-
ation.
To remove the frost, follow the instruc-
tions below:
1.Switch off the appliance and discon-
nect the mains plug from the mains
socket.
2.Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put
it in a cool place.
CAUTION!
Do not touch frozen goods with
wet hands. Hands can freeze to
the goods.
3.Leave the door open and insert the
plastic scraper in the appropriate
seating at the bottom centre, plac-
ing a basin underneath to collect the
defrost water.
In order to speed up the defrost-
ing process, place a pot of warm
water in the freezer compart-
ment. In addition, remove pieces
of ice that break away before de-
frosting is complete.
4.When defrosting is completed, dry
the interior thoroughly and keep the
scraper for future use.
5.Switch on the appliance.
6.Turn the Temperature Regulator to
the > position and leave
to run for at least 4 hours in quick
freeze mode.
7.After 4 hours reload the previously
removed food into the compart-
ments.
WARNING!
Never use sharp metal tools to
scrape off frost from the evapo-
rator as you could damage it.
Do not use a mechanical device
or any artificial means to speed
up the thawing process other
than those recommended by the
manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen
food packs, during defrosting,
may shorten their safe storage
life.
6.3 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for
long periods, take the following precau-
tions:
1.disconnect the appliance from elec-
tricity supply
2.remove all food
3.defrost and clean the appliance and
all accessories
4.leave the door/doors open to pre-
vent unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask
somebody to check it once in a
while to prevent the food inside
from spoiling in case of a power
failure.
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							7. WHAT TO DO IF…
WARNING!
Before troubleshooting, discon-
nect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or
competent person must do the
troubleshooting that is not in this
manual.
There are some sounds during
normal use (compressor, refriger-
ant circulation).
The appliance operates discon-
tinuously, so the stopping of
compressor does not mean be-
ing no current. That is why you
must not touch the electrical
parts of the appliance before
breaking the circuit.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance is
noisyThe appliance is not sup-
ported properlyCheck if the appliance
stands stable (all the four
feet should be on the
floor)
The compressor op-
erates continuallyThe thermostatic control
is set incorrectlySet a warmer temperature
 Doors are not shut prop-
erly or do not close tightlyCheck if the doors close
well and the gaskets are
undamaged and clean
 The door has been
opened too frequentlyDo not leave the door
open longer than necessa-
ry
 Large quantities of food
to be frozen were put in
at the same timeWait some hours and then
check the temperature
again
 Food placed in the appli-
ance was too warmAllow food to cool to room
temperature before stor-
ing
 The room temperature is
too high.Decrease the room tem-
perature
There is too much
frost and iceProducts are not wrapped
properlyWrap the products better
 Doors are not shut prop-
erly or do not close tightlyCheck if the doors close
well and the gaskets are
undamaged and clean
 The Temperature regula-
tor may be set incorrectlySet a warmer temperature
It is too warm in the
freezerTemperature regulator
may be set incorrectlySet a lower temperature
 The door does not close
tightly or it is not shut
properlyCheck if the door closes
well and the gasket is un-
damaged and clean
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