AEG S 75358 Kg38 User Manual

							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 danger-
ous 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 tem-
perature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, caus-
ing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator to-
ward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity con-
sumption.
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 vegeta-
ble drawer.
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
aluminium 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 dur-
ing 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;Helpful hints and tips
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							• 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 re-
tailer;
• 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.
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 pol-
ishes 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 or a vacuum cleaner. 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.
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							After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.
Replacing the carbon air filter
To get the best performance the carbon air filter should be changed once every six months.
New active air filters can be purchased from your local dealer.
Refer to Installation of the carbon air filter for the instructions.
Defrosting
Your appliance is frost free. This means that there is no buildup of frost when it is in
operation, neither on the internal walls nor on the foods.
The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation of cold air inside the compart-
ment, driven by an automatically controlled fan.
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).
The compressor operates
continually.The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.Set a warmer temperature.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The door has been opened too
frequently.Do not keep the door open lon-
ger than necessary.
 The product temperature is too
high.Let the product temperature de-
crease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
 The room temperature is too
high.Decrease the room temperature.
 The FROSTMATIC function is
switched on.Refer to FROSTMATIC function.
 The COOLMATIC function is
switched on.Refer to COOLMATIC function.
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.During the automatic defrost-
ing process, frost defrosts on
the rear plate.This is correct.
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							ProblemPossible causeSolution
Water flows into the re-
frigerator.The water outlet is clogged.Clean the water outlet.
 Products prevent that water
flows into the water collector.Make sure that products do not
touch the rear plate.
Water flows on the
ground.The melting water outlet does
not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.Attach the melting water outlet
to the evaporative tray.
There is too much frost
and ice.Products are not wrapped prop-
erly.Wrap the products better.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The Temperature regulator may
be set incorrectly.Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The product temperature is too
high.Let the product temperature de-
crease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
 Many products are stored at
the same time.Store less products at the same
time.
The temperature in the
refrigeration is too high.There is no cold air circulation
in the appliance.Make sure that there is cold air
circulation in the appliance.
The temperature in the
freezer is too high.Products are too near to each
other.Store products so that there is
cold air circulation.
The appliance does not
operate.The appliance is switched off.Switch on the appliance.
 The mains plug is not connec-
ted to the mains socket correct-
ly.Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
 The appliance has no power.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.Connect a different electrical ap-
pliance to the mains socket. Con-
tact a qualified electrician.
The lamp does not work.The lamp is in stand-by.Close and open the door.
 The lamp is defective.Refer to Replacing the lamp.
As much as the advice does not lead to result, call the nearest brand-mark service.
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							Replacing the lamp
CAUTION!
Disconnect the plug from the mains socket.
1. Pull outwards the hook of the lamp cover.
2. Remove the lamp cover.
3. Replace the lamp with one of the same pow-
er (the maximum power is shown on the
light bulb cover).
4. Install the lamp cover.
5. Connect the plug to the mains socket.
6. Open the door. Make sure that the light
comes on.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to Installation.
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
TECHNICAL DATA
   
Dimension  
 Height1850 mm
 Width595 mm
 Depth648 mm
Rising Time 16 h
The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the
appliance and in the energy label.
INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Read the Safety Information carefully for your safety and correct operation of the ap-
pliance before installing the appliance.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:
1
2
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							Climate classAmbient temperature
SN+10°C to + 32°C
N+16°C to + 32°C
ST+16°C to + 38°C
T+16°C to + 43°C
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from
sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct
sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely
around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best
performance, if the appliance is positioned be-
low an overhanging wall unit, the minimum dis-
tance between the top of the cabinet and the
wall unit must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, how-
ever, the appliance should not be positioned be-
low overhanging wall units. Accurate levelling is
ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the
base of the cabinet.
WARNING!
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance
from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate cor-
respond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact
for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appli-
ance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified
electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not ob-
served.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Rear spacers
In the bag with the documentation, there
are two spacers which must be fitted as
shown in the figure.
Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under
the screw head, then tighten again the screws.
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							Levelling
When placing the appliance ensure that it
stands level. This can be achieved by two adjust-
able feet at the bottom in front.
Removing the shelf holders
Your appliance is equipped with shelf retainers
that make it possible to secure the shelves dur-
ing transportation.
To remove them proceed as follows:
1. Move the shelf holders in the direction of
the arrow (A).
2. Raise the shelf from the rear and push it for-
ward until it is freed (B).
3. Remove the retainers (C).
Installation of the carbon air filter
The carbon air filter is an active carbon filter which absorbs bad odours and permits to
maintain the best flavour and aroma for all foodstuffs without risk of odour cross con-
tamination.
A
B
C
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							On delivery the carbon filter is in a plastic bag to
maintain it’s duration and characteristics. The fil-
ter should be placed behind the flap before the
appliance is turned on.
1. Open the flap cover (1)
2. Remove the filter from the plastic bag
3. Insert the filter in the slot found in the back
of the flap cover (2)
4. Close the flap cover
During operation, always keep the air ventilation
flap closed.
The filter should be handled carefully so frag-
ments do not loosen from the surface.
Door reversibility
WARNING!
Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket.
To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person
that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations.
1. Open the doors. Unscrew the middle
hinge (m2). Remove the plastic spacer
(m1).
2. Remove the spacer (m6) and move to
the other side of the hinge pivot (m5).
3. Remove the doors.
4. Remove the left-hand cover pin of the
middle hinge (m3,m4) and move to the
other side.
5. Fit the pin of the middle hinge (m5) in-
to the left-hand hole of the lower door.
2
1
m1
m2
m3m4 m5m6
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							6. Remove using a tool the cover (b1). Un-
screw the lower hinge pivot (b2) and
the spacer (b3) and place them on the
opposite side.
7. Re-insert the cover (b1) on the oppo-
site side.
8. Reverse the door locking elements
(d2,d3), move to the other side of the
other door and fix by screwing in the
screw (d4).
9. Re-insert the stoppers (d5,d6) on the
other side of the doors.
10. Remove the handle. Unscrew the top
handle bracket from the handle rod
(h1). Unscrew the bottom handle brack-
et from the door (h2)
Unscrew the top handle bracket from
the door (h3).
11. Install the handle in the opposite side.
Re-screw the handle bracket on the
door (h4). Turn the handle bracket with
the handle and screw them to the door
(h5) and the fitted handle bracket (h6).
12. Re-insert the lower door on the lower
hinge pivot (b2).
13. Insert the middle hinge (m2) into the
left drill of the lower door.
b1
b2
b3
d2
d4
d3
d5d6
h1 h2 h3
h4 h5 h6
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							14. Unscrew the upper hinge pivot (t1) and
place it on the opposite side.
15. Fit the upper door on the upper door
pivot.
16. Re-insert the upper door on the middle
hinge pivot (m5) slightly tilting both
doors.
17. Re-screw the middle hinge (m2). Do
not forget the plastic spacer (m1).
Do a final check to make sure that:
• All screws are tightened.
• The magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet.
• The door opens and closes correctly.
If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the
cabinet. In that case, wait for the natural fitting of the gasket.
In case you do not want to carry out the above mentioned operations, contact the near-
est After Sales Service Force. The After Sales Service specialist will carry out the reversibil-
ity of the doors at your cost.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
The symbol    on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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