AEG S 70358 Kg Operating Instructions

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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 drawers 
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.
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.
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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Freezing
Except for the bottom drawer, which serves only for storage purposes, 
all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suitable 
for freezing fresh food.
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 
accumulator at the front into the top compartment in the freezing 
chamber.
 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.
3 The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for freezing of small 
quantities of up to 3 kg.
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.
3 The appliance electronics automatically switch the FROSTMATIC func-
tion off after a period of approx. 50 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.
2 When possible store frozen goods separately according to type in 
drawers. 
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 fat content.
 
						

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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. 
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.
 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.
 Place frozen goods into the refrigerator for thawing. Cold from fro-
zen goods is thus used for cooling in the refrigerator.
 Always keep the condenser at the back of the appliance clean. 
Defrosting
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically
The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator as needed 
based on economical energy use and the maintenance of a constant 
temperature. Defrosting cycles are started more or less often, 
depending on the degree of moisture accumulation. Because the 
greatest accumulation of moisture occurs when the door is open, the 
frequency of defrosting cycles is determined by frequency and duration 
of door opening.
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.
 
						

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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.
1 Warning! 
 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 
disconnect from the electricity supply.
4.Remove all the drawers.  Place the 
bottom drawer directly in front of 
the appliance to collect the water 
from defrosting. Take out the 
water drain spout from its resting 
position at the bottom of the 
freezer compartment and place it 
as shown. 
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). 
 
						

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Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT 
the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
1 Warning! 
 Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning 
products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or 
alcohol.
 Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accu-
mulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot 
vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
 The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Attention!
 Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e. g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance 
parts.
 Do not use any abrasive products.
Internal Cleaning
3 If the refrigerator only is to be cleaned, press the FROSTMATIC button 
several hours in advance, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve in 
the freezer compartment for the interruption in service. Do not open 
the freezer compartment door.
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. Place the cold accumulation block 
on top of the frozen food to keep it cold.
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).
 
						

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5.Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of 
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). 
6.Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3 To pull out the salad bin, lift it over the locks on the sliding rail. Tilt the 
drawer downwards and pull it out. Assemble in opposite order. 
7.Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean 
and free from debris. 
8.Regularly unblock the condensation water drainage hole in the rear 
wall of the refrigeration chamber with the aid of a piece of wire.
External Cleaning
1 Warning! 
 There are sharp edges on the underside of the product  so care should 
be taken when cleaning.
0 1.Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of 
soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). 
2.Rinse and dry thoroughly.
1 Important: Do not use cleaning agents for stainless steel or other 
aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents. The protective coat of lacquer 
on the stainless steel surface can be damaged by these.
The coat of lacquer protects against finger prints and therefore 
additional cleaning agents and maintenance products are no longer 
required.
2 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.
3.After everything is dry place appliance back into service. 
 
						

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Something not Working
Correcting Malfunctions
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify 
yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other 
work on the appliance if the following information does not provide 
assistance in your specific case.
1 Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by 
qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant 
hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact 
your specialist dealer or our Customer Service.
SymptomPossible CauseSolution
No power to the appliance.
Appliance is not switched 
on.Switch on the appliance.
Mains plug is not plugged 
in or is loose.Insert mains plug.
Fuse has blown or is defec-
tive.Check fuse, replace if 
necessary.
Mains socket is defective.
Mains malfunctions are to 
be corrected by an electri-
cian.
Appliance cools too much.Temperature is set too cold.Temporarily select a higher 
temperature setting.
The food is too warm.
Temperature is not properly 
adjusted.Please look in the  Tem-
perature Adjustment sec-
tion.
Door was open for an 
extended period.Open the door only as long 
as necessary.
A large quantity of warm 
food was placed in the 
appliance within the last 
24 hours.Press the COOLMATIC and/
or FROSTMATIC button. 
Turn the temperature regu-
lator to a colder setting 
temporarily.
The appliance is near a 
heat source.Please look in the Installa-
tion section.
 
						

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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.
Temperature display shows 
a square or a letter.There is a function fault.
Please inform customer 
service. Do not open the 
doors of the appliance 
again.
Warning tone sounds, red 
warning indicator light and 
temperature display are 
flashing.
Temperature warning.
Please check in Control 
and Information System 
section.
Interior illumination does 
not function.
Light bulb is defective.
Important: The interior 
lighting switches off auto-
matically after 7 minutes. 
Please refer to Replacing 
the Light Bulb section.
Water on the floor or on 
storage shelves.Water drain hole is 
blocked.See the Maintenance and 
Cleaning section.
Heavy build up of frost, 
possibly also on the door 
seal.Door seal is not air tight 
(possibly after changing 
over the hinges).
Carefully warm the leak-
ing sections of the door 
seal with a hair dryer (not 
hotter than approx. 50 °C). 
At the same time shape the 
warmed door seal by hand 
such that it sits correctly.
The compressor does not 
start immediately after 
changing the temperature 
setting.
This is normal, no error has 
occurred.The compressor starts after 
a period of time.
NoiseAppliance is not level.
Readjust the front levelling 
feet.
Refer to Normal Operating 
Sounds
SymptomPossible CauseSolution
 
						

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Replacing the Light Bulb
3 For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 7 minutes 
when the door is open. It switches on again the next time the door is 
opened. 
1 Warning!  Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb 
switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug.
Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 25 W, fitting: E 14 
0 1.To switch the appliance off press and hold the ON/OFF button.
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.