AEG S 75340 Kg2 User Manual

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							Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we
recommend you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner
of the appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION   22
Children and vulnerable people safety
 23
General safety    23
Daily Use    24
Care and cleaning    24
Installation    24
Service    25
CONTROL PANEL   25
Switching on    26
Switching off    26
Temperature regulation    26
COOLMATIC function    26
Holiday function    26
FROSTMATIC function    27
High temperature alarm    27
FIRST USE   27
Cleaning the interior     27
DAILY USE   27
Storage of frozen food     27
Thawing    28
Movable shelves    28
Bottle rack    28
Vegetable Drawer    29
Positioning the door shelves     29
Air cooling    30
Removal of freezing baskets from the
freezer    30HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS   30
Normal Operating Sounds    30
Hints for energy saving    31
Hints for fresh food refrigeration     31
Hints for refrigeration     31
Hints for freezing    31
Hints for storage of frozen food     32
CARE AND CLEANING   32
Periodic cleaning    32
Defrosting of the refrigerator    32
Defrosting of the freezer    33
WHAT TO DO IF…   33
Replacing the lamp    35
Closing the door    35
TECHNICAL DATA   35
INSTALLATION   35
Positioning    36
Location    36
Electrical connection     36
Rear spacers     37
Levelling    37
Removing the shelf holders    37
Door reversibility    37
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS   40
Subject to change without notice
 SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first
using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To
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							avoid unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using
the appliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these
instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so
that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these users instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• 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 appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing
children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having
a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable be-
fore you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for
a child.
General safety
CAUTION!
Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal house-
hold as explained in this instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerat-
ing 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 ap-
pliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is never-
theless 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 become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any dam-
age to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
WARNING!
Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.Safety information
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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 appliance without the lamp cover
5) 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 appliance to direct sunlight.
•
Bulb lamps
6) used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household
appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.
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.
7)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturers in-
structions.
• Appliances manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Re-
fer to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pres-
sure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appli-
ance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance 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.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean
the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.
Installation
For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appli-
ance 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 appliance to allow the
oil to flow back in the compressor.
5) If the lamp cover is foreseen
6) If the lamp is foreseen
7) If the appliance is Frost Free
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							• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheat-
ing. To achieve sufficient 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 accessible after the installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only.
8)
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.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together
with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the
appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your
local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat
exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol 
 are recyclable.
CONTROL PANEL
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1ON/OFF switch
2Fridge temperature regulator, + button
3Fridge temperature indicator
4Fridge temperature regulator, - button
5COOLMATIC button
6COOLMATIC indicator
7Fridge compartment indicator
8Freezer compartment indicator
9FROSTMATIC indicator
10FROSTMATIC button
11Freezer temperature regulator, + button
8) If a water connection is foreseen
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							12Freezer temperature indicator
13Freezer temperature regulator, - button
14Alarm reset button
15Alarm indicator
Switching on
1. Insert the plug into the mains socket.
2. Set ON/OFF switch to ON.
3. The alarm indicator light flashes since the temperature is reached.
The acoustic alarm sounds.
4. Press the alarm reset button to reset the alarm.
Switching off
To switch the entire appliance off:
1. Set ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Temperature regulation
The set temperature of the fridge and of the freezer may be adjusted by pressing the
temperature regulator button. The temperature indicators show the set temperature.
For a correct storage of the food the following temperatures should be set:
• +5 °C in the fridge
• -18 °C in the freezer.
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.
COOLMATIC function
The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the
refrigerator.
To activate the function, do these steps:
1. Press the COOLMATIC button.
2. The COOLMATIC indicator switches on.
The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling. A temperature of +2°C is
automatically selected.
The COOLMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours.
You can deactivate the function at any time:
1. Press the COOLMATIC button.
2. The COOLMATIC indicator switches off.
Holiday function
This function allows you to keep the refrigerator shut and empty during a long holiday
period (e.g. the summer holidays) without the formation of a bad smell.
The fridge compartment must be empty when the holiday function is on.
To activate the function:
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							1. press continuously the temperature regulator (+ button) until the letter H (Holiday)
appears on the temperature indicator. The Holiday function sets the temperature ap-
prox +15°C. The refrigerator is in the energy-saving mode.
To deactivate the function:
1. set the required temperature by pressing the fridge temperature regulator.
FROSTMATIC function
The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time,
protects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.
To activate the function, do these steps:
1. Press the FROSTMATIC button.
2. The FROSTMATIC indicator switches on.
The FROSTMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 52 hours.
You can deactivate the function at any time:
1. Press the FROSTMATIC button.
2. The FROSTMATIC indicator switches off.
High temperature alarm
In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the freezer (e.g. power cut) alarm
indicator light will start to flash and a buzzer will sound.
Push the alarm reset button to stop the buzzer sound, while the alarm indicator light will
continue to flash.
The buzzer will stop automatically when the temperature has returned to normal while
the alarm indicator light will continue to flash.
Press the alarm reset button. The alarm indicator light goes out and at the same time the
freezer temperature indicator show for about 5 seconds the warmest temperature
reached in the freezer compartment.
FIRST USE
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accesso-
ries 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
compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.First use
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							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 com-
partment 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, cook-
ing will take longer.
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.
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							Vegetable 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
subdivision 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 bot-
tom surface.
All parts inside the drawer can be removed for
cleaning purposes
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.
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							Air cooling
The Dynamic Air Cooling (DAC) fan let food cool
quickly and a more uniform temperature in the
compartment.
1. You can switch on the fan by pressing the
switch (1). The green light (2) comes on.
This device allows for rapid cooling of foods and
a more uniform temperature in the compartment.
Switch on the fan when the ambient tempera-
ture exceeds 25°C.
Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer
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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 baskets 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.
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