AEG S 70408 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 
salad bin. 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.
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 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 accumula-
tion block at the front into the top drawer in the freezing compart-
ment.
 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. The 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 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. 
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.
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.
 
						

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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 the appliance and remove plug from the mains, or discon-
nect 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). 
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.
 
						

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 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.
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.
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.
 
						

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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.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. 
Caution!  Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze 
to the goods.
2.Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store it, 
covered, in a cool place. Place the cold accumulation block on top of 
the frozen food to keep it cold.
3.Switch off the apliance and remove plug from the mains, or disconnect 
from the electricity supply.
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). 
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.
 Do not use abrasive products
0 1.Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy 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.
 
						

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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. 
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.
 
						

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What to do if ...
Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following 
points.
SymptomSolution
No power to the appliance.
Check there is power at the socket
Check there is not a power cut by 
checking the household lights.
Check the fuse has not blown.
Appliance cools too much.
Temperature is set too cold.
Temporarily select a higher temperature 
setting.
The temperature in the refrigerator/
freezer is too high.
Check the ambient temperature is within 
the appliances operating limits
Check the temperature setting is correct 
relative to ambient conditions.
Temperature display shows a square or a 
letter.
There is a function fault.
Please contact your local Service Force 
Centre. Do not open the door of the 
appliance again.
Warning tone sounds, red warning display 
is flashing.“Open door“ warning.
Please check in Control and Information 
System section.
Warning tone sounds, red warning display 
and freezer temperature display are 
flashing.Temperature warning for freezer.
Please check in Control and Information 
System section.
Water on the floor or on the storage shelfWater drain hole is blocked,
see Maintenance and Cleaning.
Interior illumination does not function.
Important: The interior lighting switches 
off automatically after 7 minutes. Please refer to Replace Light Bulb  
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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.
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.
Excessive build up of frost.
If the door seal is not airtight (probably 
after reversing the door) 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.
The compressor runs continuously 
Adjust the temperature to give correct 
temperature control.
Check that the doors are closed.
Large quantities of food have recently 
been placed in the cabinet and/or door is 
frequently opened.
Check that air ventilation is not 
obstructed.
NoiseRefer to Normal Operating Sounds
The compressor does not start 
immediately after changing the 
temperature setting.This is normal, the compressor starts after 
a period of time.
SymptomSolution