AEG Freestanding freezer A72010GNX0 User Manual

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							CONTENTS
1.SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
2.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
3.CONTROL PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
4.DAILY USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
5.HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
6.CARE AND CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
7.WHAT TO DO IF… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
8.INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
9.NOISES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
10.TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
11.ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
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When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available.
The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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							1.  SAFETY INFORMATION
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 as explained in this in-
struction booklet.
• 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.
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.
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							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.
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-
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).
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							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. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1Control panel
2Flap
3Freezer baskets
4Rating plate
5Maxibox baskets
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							3. CONTROL PANEL
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1Display
2Temperature warmer button
3Temperature colder button
4OK button
5Mode button
6ON/OFF button
It is possible to change predefined
sound of buttons to a loudly one by
pressing together Mode button and
Temperature colder button for some
seconds. Change is reversible.
3.1 Display/Indicator
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1Timer indicator
2FROSTMATIC function
3Minute Minder function
4Child Lock function
5Alarm indicator
6Temperature indicator
3.2 Switching on
To switch on the appliance do these
steps:
1.Connect the mains plug to the pow-
er socket.
2.Press the ON/OFF button if the dis-
play is off.
3.The alarm buzzer could operate af-
ter few seconds.
To reset the alarm refer to “High
temperature alarm”.
4.If "dEMo" appears on the display,
the appliance is in demonstrationmode. Refer to "What to do if..."
paragraph.
5.The temperature indicators show the
set default temperature.
To select a different set temperature re-
fer to "Temperature regulation".
If the door remains open for
some minutes, the light will turn
off automatically. The light is re-
set by closing and opening the
door itself.
3.3 Switching off
To switch off the appliance do these
steps:
1.Press the ON/OFF button for few
seconds.
2.The display switches off.
3.To disconnect the appliance from
the power disconnect the mains
plug from the power socket.
3.4 Temperature regulation
The set temperature of the freezer may
be adjusted by pressing the temperature
button.
Set default temperature:
• -18°C for the freezer
The temperature indicator shows the set
temperature.
The set temperature will be reached
within 24 hours.
After a power failure the set tem-
perature remains stored.
3.5 FROSTMATIC function
To switch on the function:
1.Press the Mode button until the cor-
responding icon appears.
The FROSTMATIC indicator flashes.
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							2.Press the OK button to confirm.
The FROSTMATIC indicator is
shown.
This function stops automatically after 52
hours.
To switch off the function before its au-
tomatic end:
1.Press the Mode button until the
FROSTMATIC indicator flashes.
2.Press the OK button to confirm.
3.The FROSTMATIC indicator goes
off.
The function switches off by se-
lecting a different freezer set
temperature.
3.6 Minute Minder function
The Minute Minder function is to be
used to set an acoustic alarm at the pre-
ferred time, useful for example when a
recipe requires to cool down a mixture
for a certain length of time, or when a re-
minder is needed in order not to forget
the bottles placed in the freezer for fast
cooling.
To switch on the function:
1.Press the Mode button until the cor-
responding icon appears.
The Minute Minder indicator flashes.
The Timer shows the set value (30
minutes) for a few seconds.
2.Press the Temperature colder but-
ton or the Temperature warmer but-
ton to change the Timer set value
from 1 to 90 minutes.
3.Press the OK button to confirm.
The Minute Minder indicator is
shown.
The Timer start to flash (min).
At the end of the countdown the Minute
Minder indicator flashes and an audible
alarm sounds:
1.Remove any drinks contained in the
freezer compartment.
2.Press OK button to switch off the
sound and terminate the function.
It is possible to deactivate the function
at any time during the countdown:
1.Press the Mode button until the Mi-
nute Minder indicator flashes.
2.Press the OK button to confirm.
3.The Minute Minder indicator goes
off.
It is possible to change the time during
the countdown and at the end by press-
ing the Temperature colder button and
the Temperature warmer button.
3.7 Child Lock function
To lock the buttons from unintentional
operation select the Child Lock function.
To switch on the function:
1.Press the Mode button until the cor-
responding icon appears.
2.The Child Lock indicator flashes.
3.Press the OK button to confirm.
The Child Lock indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1.Press the Mode button until the
Child Lock indicator flashes.
2.Press the OK button to confirm.
3.The Child Lock indicator goes off.
3.8 High temperature alarm
Temperature increase in the freezer
compartment (for example due to an
earlier power failure or door is open) is
indicated by:
• flashing the alarm and freezer temper-
ature indicators
• sounding of buzzer.
To reset the alarm:
1.Press any button.
2.The buzzer switches off.
3.The freezer temperature indicator
shows the highest temperature
reached for a few seconds. Then
show again the set temperature.
4.The alarm indicator continue to flash
until the normal conditions are re-
stored.
3.9 Door open alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound if the door
is left open for a few minutes. The door
open alarm conditions are indicated by:
• flashing alarm indicator
• acoustic buzzer.
When normal conditions are restored
(door closed), the alarm will stop.
During the alarm phase, the buzzer can
be switched off by pressing any button.
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							4. DAILY USE
4.1 Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the FROST-
MATIC function at least 24 hours before
placing the food to be frozen in the
freezer compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the
FROSTMATIC compartment.
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.
The freezer baskets ensure that it is
quick and easy to find the food package
you want. If large quantities of food areto be stored, remove all drawers except
for the bottom basket which needs to be
in place to provide good air circulation.
On all shelves except for the top shelf it
is possible to place food that protrude
15 mm from the door.
In the event of accidental de-
frosting, for example due to a
power failure, if the power has
been off for longer that the value
shown in the technical character-
istics chart under "rising time",
the defrosted food must be con-
sumed quickly or cooked imme-
diately and then re-frozen (after
cooling).
4.3 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to be-
ing used, can be thawed in the refrigera-
tor compartment or at room tempera-
ture, depending on the time available
for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen, directly from the freezer: in this
case, cooking will take longer.
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							4.4 Removal of freezing baskets and glass shelves from the
freezer
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Some of the freezing baskets have a limit
stop to prevent their accidental removal
or falling out. At the time of its removal
from the freezer, pull the basket towards
yourself and, upon reaching the end
point, remove the basket by tilting its
front upwards
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift
the front of the basket to insert it into
the freezer.
Once you are over the end points, push
the basket back in their position.
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The appliance is equipped with shelf
stops to secure the shelves.
The shelves must be lifted up (1) on each
side and than pulled outwards (2).
The glass shelves equipped with ex-
pander rollers are secured with locking
pins.
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To remove them proceed as follow:
1.Use a screwdriver to loosen the lock-
ing pin on each side on the expand-
er roller.
2.Then pull out both locking pin (1).
3.Then pull the glass shelf outwards
(2).
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.
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							• 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 energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than absolutely
necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and
the Temperature Regulator is set to
low temperature and the appliance is
fully loaded, the compressor may run
continuously, causing frost or ice on
the evaporator. If this happens, set the
Temperature Regulator toward warm-
er settings to allow automatic defrost-
ing and so a saving in electricity con-
sumption.
To obtain the best performance:
• do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than absolutely
necessary
• do not remove the cold accumulators
from the freezer basket.
5.3 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;
• 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.
5.4 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
6.1 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.
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