AEG S 86348 Kg1 User Manual

Use of the freezer compartment
The symbol  means that the freezer is suitable for freezing fresh food and for
long term storage. The temperature may be regulated between -15°C and -24°C. We suggest
setting the temperature to -18°C, which is optimal for energy consumption and frozen
food storage.
Difference between setting temperature and actual temperature is normal.
Especially when:
• a new setting has recently been selected
• the door has been open for a long time
• warm food has been placed in the...

Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be posi-
tioned as desired.
Some shelves must be lifted up by the rear edge
to enable them to be removed.
Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer to ensure correct air circulation.
Vegetable Drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vegetables.
Some models have a separator inside the drawer that can be placed in different positions
to allow for the subdivision best suited...

The Natura fresh zone
The temperature in the Natura fresh zone is con-
stantly just above 0°C. Adjustment by the user is
not necessary.
The Natura fresh zone contains two drawers.
The lower drawer with a higher humidity of the
air, is suited for keeping berries, fruits and vege-
tables.
The upper drawer is suited for meat, fish and
poultry.
Foodstuffs not suitable to keep in the Natura fresh
zone:
• Cold sensitive fruits like bananas, papaya, pas-
sion fruits, avocado and citrus fruits.
• Cold sensitive...

Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the ar-
rows until it comes free, then reposition as re-
quired.
Do not move the lower door shelf to ensure cor-
rect air circulation.
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
towards yourself and, upon reaching the end
point, remove the basket by tilting its front up-
wards.
At the time of putting it back,...

Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable
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 drawer(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...

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...

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 energy consumption.
Take care of not to damage the cooling system.
When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason use a soft cloth rinsed in warm water...

Defrosting the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evap-
orator of the refrigerator compartment every time
the motor compressor stops, during normal use.
The defrost water drains out through a drain hole
into a special container at the back of the appli-
ance, over the motor compressor, where it evap-
orates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole to prevent the water overflowing
and dripping onto the food inside. It is located
behind the Natura fresh...

ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance is noisy.The appliance is not supported
properly.Check if the appliance stands sta-
ble (all feet and wheels should be
on the floor). Refer to Levelling.
 The cushion spacers located be-
tween the back of the cabinet
and the pipes come loose.Put them back in place again.
The buzzer sounds. The
Alarm icon flashing.The temperature in the freezer is
too high.Refer to High Temperature
Alarm
 upper or lower square
is shown in the tempera-
ture display.An error has...

ProblemPossible causeSolution
 The food temperature is too
high.Let the food temperature de-
crease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
The temperature in the
refrigeration is too warm.There is no cold air circulation in
the appliance.Make sure that there is space be-
tween food to allow air circula-
tion.
 Large quantities of food to be
cooled were put in at the same
time.Insert smaller quantities of food
to be cooled at the same time.
The temperature in the
freezer is too warm.Food is too near to...