AEG S 73600 Csw0 User Manual

							2. The display switches off.
3. To disconnect the appliance from the power disconnect the mains plug from the pow-
er socket.
Switching off the fridge
To switch off the fridge:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The fridge Off indicator and the fridge compartment indicator flash.
The fridge temperature indicator shows dashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The fridge Off indicator is shown.
Switching on the fridge
To switch on the fridge:
1. Press the fridge temperature regulator.
Or:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The Fridge Off indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The fridge Off indicator goes off.
To select a different set temperature refer to Temperature regulation.
Temperature regulation
The set temperature of the fridge and of the freezer may be adjusted by pressing the tem-
perature regulators.
Set default temperature:
• +5°C for the fridge
• -18°C for the freezer
The temperature indicators show the set temperature.
The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.
Fluctuations of some degrees around set temperature are normal and does not mean any
fault in the appliance.
After a power failure the set temperature remains stored.
Minute Minder function
The Minute Minder function is to be used to set an acoustic alarm at the preferred time,
useful for example when a recipe requires to cool down a mixture for a certain lenght of
time, or when a reminder 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 corresponding icon appears.
The Minute Minder indicator flashes.
The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes) for a few seconds.Control panel
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							2. Press the Fridge Temperature button to change the Timer set value from 1 to 90 mi-
nutes.
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 Minute 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 pressing the
Fridge Temperature colder button or the Fridge Temperature warmer button.
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 corresponding 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.
High temperature alarm
An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment (for example due to an earlier
power failure) is indicated by:
• flashing the alarm and freezer temperature 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 restored.
When the alarm has returned the alarm indicator goes off.
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							Door open alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound if the fridge 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.
COOLMATIC function
If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery
shopping, we suggest activating the COOLMATIC function to chill the products more rapidly
and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The COOLMATIC indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The COOLMATIC indicator is shown.
The COOLMATIC function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours.
To switch off the function before its automatic end:
1. Press the Mode button until the COOLMATIC indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The COOLMATIC indicator goes off.
The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.
Holiday function
This function allows you to keep the refrigerator closed and empty during a long holiday
period without the formation of a bad smell.
The fridge compartment must be empty with holiday function on.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The Holiday indicator flashes.
The fridge temperature indicator shows the set temperature.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Holiday indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Holiday indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Holiday indicator goes off.
The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.Control panel
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							FROSTMATIC function
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The FROSTMATIC indicator flashes.
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 automatic end:
1. Press the Mode button until the FROSTMATIC indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The FROSTMATIC indicator goes off.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the FROSTMATIC basket.
The function switches off by selecting a different freezer set temperature.
FIRST USE
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 the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
DAILY USE
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the com-
partment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has
been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under rising
time, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-
frozen (after cooling).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compart-
ment or at room temperature, 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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							Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be posi-
tioned as desired.
Bottle rack
Place the bottles (with the opening facing front)
in the pre-positioned shelf.
If the shelf is positioned horizontally, place only
closed bottles.
This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to
store previously opened bottles. To obtain this re-
sult, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards and
be placed on the next higher level.
FRESHBOX drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fresh food like
fish, meat, seafood, because the temperature is
lower here than in the rest of the fridge.
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							Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of vari-
ous sizes, the door shelves can be placed at
different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as fol-
lows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of
the arrows until it comes free, then reposi-
tion as required.
MAXIBOX drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vege-
tables.
There is a separator inside the drawer that can be
placed in different positions to allow for the sub-
division best suited to personal needs.
There is a grille (if foreseen) on the bottom of the
drawer to separate the fruit and vegetables from
any humidity that may form on the bottom sur-
face.
All parts inside the drawer can be removed for
cleaning purposes
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							Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer
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 to-
wards 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 bas-
kets back in their position.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
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 refrigerant 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.
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 tempera-
ture 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
warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consump-
tion.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate freely around it
Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer.
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							For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special draw-
er(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in alu-
minium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing 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 thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
• 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 storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, 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.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retail-
er;
• 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 necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.
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							This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• 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 cleaning products or wax polishes
to clean the interior as this will damage 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 cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. 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.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment ev-
ery time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor com-
pressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water over-
flowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use
the special cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the drain hole.
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							Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top com-
partment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:
• pull out the plug from the wall socket or switch off the appliance
• remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place
• remove the freezer drawers
• put insulating material around the drawers, e.g. blankets or newspapers.
Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowls
with hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer.
• Loosen the drainage channel from its resting
position, push it in according to the illustration
and place it in the bottom freezer drawer
where water can collect
• carefully scrape off the ice when it starts to
thaw. Use a wood or a plastic scraper
• when all the ice has melted, clean and wipe the
cabinet dry, then put the drainage channel
back in place.
• switch on the cabinet and replace the frozen foodstuff.
It is recommended to operate the appliance at the highest position of the thermostatic
control for some hours so that it can reach the sufficient storing temperature as soon
as possible.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator 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.
WHAT TO DO IF…
CAUTION!
Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply.
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, refrigerant circulation).
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance is noisy.The appliance is not supported
properly.Check if the appliance stands sta-
ble (all the four feet should be on
the floor).
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