AEG S 86378 Kg Operating Instructions

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The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation
Air is fed under the door through the 
vent slots in the base and is exhausted 
upwards along the back wall. To ensure 
proper air circulation never cover or 
alter the vent openings.
Important!  If the appliance is installed 
under a hanging cabinet, a clearance of 
at least 10 cm between the top of the 
appliance and the cabinet above it must 
be maintained.
Please check whether, after installing 
your appliance and especially after 
reversing the door, the door seal seals 
tightly. A badly fitting door seal may 
lead to heavy frosting and a higher 
power consumption (see also What to 
do if ...“).
0 1.Remove the two wall spacers from 
the appliance accessories pack and, 
in accordance with the illustrations, 
fix them at the top of the rear of the 
appliance so that the distance from 
the wall required for the necessary 
ventilation is ensured. 
Appliance Alignment
The appliance must stand on a firm horizontal surface. 
0 1.Please level out unevennesses in the 
floor by screwing the two adjustable 
front feet in or out using the 13 mm 
spanner supplied. To do this remove 
the plinth panel (see chapter 
“Transporting the appliance“)
 
						

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Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried 
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
1 WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures 
not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the 
same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is 
inside, on the left.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of 
having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA 
approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the 
following code:
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the 
mains lead of this appliance may 
not correspond with the coloured 
markings indentifying the 
terminals in your plug, proceed 
as follows:
1. The wire coloured green and 
yellow must be connected to 
the terminal marked with the 
letter E“ or by the earth 
symbol   or coloured green and yellow.
2. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal N“ or 
coloured black.
3. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked 
L“ or coloured red.
4. Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire 
present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheat.
1 Warning! A cut-off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious 
safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut-off plug is disposed of safely.
BlueGreen 
& Yellow
Brown
Cord Clamp
 
						

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Carbon filter
There is a active carbon filter in the rear wall of the fridge section. The 
carbon filter cleans the air in the fridge section and in the LONGFRESH 
0°C cold section by binding unpleasant smells. 
Tip: The active carbon filter is a part subject to wear and is not covered 
by the warranty.
Inserting and changing the active carbon filter:
When the fridge is delivered, the carbon filter is packed in a plastic bag 
to ensure a long life. Before using the appliance for the first time, the 
carbon filter must be inserted behind the air discharge grill. 
With the fridge operating normally, the 
carbon filter should be changed once a year to 
ensure optimum function. 
New carbon filters can be obtained from 
specialist dealers or from the customer care 
department. 
0 1.To open the grill, press the lever on the right 
of the grill (1) and open the grill forwards (2). 
2.To change the old carbon filter, pull it from 
the runners (3).
3.Insert the new carbon filter into the runners 
of the grill (3) and press the grill closed until 
it snaps into place.
1 Take care when handling the filter to prevent 
dislodging carbon particles.
Reversing The Door 
The door hinges can be changed if required to suit the location where 
the appliance is installed. 
Important! Only a qualified technician should change the side on 
which the door is fixed. If this is necessary, please contact our Customer 
Services or your dealer.
1 Warning! Unplug from the mains, before reversing the door. 
 
						

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Appliance Description
View of Appliance
(various models)
áControl panel 
àButter and cheese compartment with lid
âDoor storage compartments
äBottle compartment
ãLONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone
åShelves
çQuick chill shelf
éBottle and can holder
èRating plate
êAir discharge grill with regulator
ëFreezer drawer (only for storage). When defrosting the bottom 
drawer also serves as a water collecting vessel
íFreezer drawer (for storage and freezing) 
ìFreezer tray
 
						

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Freezer tray 
In the freezer section there is a 
freezer tray in the second drawer 
from the top. It can be used in both 
the top drawer and the second 
drawer from the top.
Berries and vegetables, for example, 
can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray.
Advantage: The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural 
form. The frozen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers 
packaged in individual portions. 
Cold Accumulation Block
A cold accumulation block is enclosed with the appliance.
3 In the event of power failure or a malfunction of the appliance, the 
cold accumulation block will increase the hold over period by several 
hours. The cold accumulation block cools best if it is placed in the top 
drawer at the front on the frozen food. If the freezer section is only 
partially filled, pack the frozen food together as tightly as possible, so 
that in the event of a power cut the cold remains in the frozen food for 
longer. 
When freezing food, place the cold accumulation block on the already 
frozen food to prevent defrosting due to the warmth of the food that is 
being frozen.
When defrosting the appliance place the cold accumulation block on 
top of the frozen food to keep it cold. 
The block may also be used in a cool bag to keep the temperature of 
food down during transportation.
Refer to the section Prior to Initial Start-Up regarding the freezing of 
the cold accumulation block.
 
						

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Control panel
  1ON/OFF button
  2Fridge section indicator
  3Temperature indicator for fridge section (not for
LONGFRESH 0 °C cold section)
  4Buttons for setting temperature for fridge section
  5Thermometer indicator for fridge section (with COOLMATIC)
  6MODE button for setting the operating mode
  7Text display
  8RESET button
  9Freezer section indicator
  10Temperature indicator for freezer section
  11Buttons for setting temperature for freezer section
  12Thermometer indicator for freezer section (with FROSTMATIC)
Temperature setting buttons
The temperature is adjusted using the 
„+“ (WARMER) and „-“ (COLDER) buttons.
These buttons are connected to the temperature display.
 The temperature display is switched over from the display of the 
ACTUAL temperature (Temperature display is illuminated) to the dis-
play of the DESIRED temperature (Temperature display flashes) by 
pressing one of the two buttons, „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER). 
 Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED tem-
perature is adjusted by 1 °C.
 If neither button is pressed, the temperature display automatically 
switches back after a short period (approx. 5 sec.) to the display of 
the ACTUAL temperature.
DESIRED temperature means: 
The temperature that has been selected for inside the fridge or the 
freezer compartment. The DESIRED temperature is indicated by flashing 
numbers.
 
						

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ACTUAL temperature means: 
The temperature display indicates the current temperature inside the 
fridge or the freezer compartment. The ACTUAL temperature is indi-
cated with static illuminated numbers.
3 Once the COOLMATIC- or the FROSTMATIC function has been switched 
on the DESIRED temperature that was set originally for the fridge or 
the freezer cannot be changed.
 
Temperature Displays
The temperature displays shows several 
types of information.
 In normal operation the average temperature in the fridge section is 
displayed (ACTUAL temperature). The variations in temperature in the 
whole fridge section are small.
 In the freezer section the warmest temperature is displayed (ACTUAL 
temperature). When fully filled, the warmest zone is normally located 
at the top in the front area of the freezer section. Depending upon 
how the section is filled, the temperatures are lower in other areas of 
the freezer section.
 While the temperature is being set, the currently set fridge and 
freezer section temperatures flash in the display (DESIRED 
temperature). 
Tip: When changing the temperature setting wait about 24 hours 
until the temperature display has stabilised. 
 When there is a temperature warning for the freezer compartment, if 
the RESET button is activated, the temperature display will show for 5 
seconds the warmest temperature the frozen food has reached. 
 If there is a fault in the appliance the temperature display shows:
– a square or a letter in the temperature display of the fridge for a 
fault in the fridge,
– a square or a letter in the temperature display of the freezer for a 
fault in the freezer.
RESET button
With the RESET button, the acoustic warning signal can 
be switched off, e.g. the Open Door warning when 
sorting in or out, the food to be chilled or frozen. 
When there is a temperature warning for the freezer compartment, if 
the RESET button is activated, the temperature display will show for 5 
seconds the warmest temperature the frozen food has reached. 
 
						

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MODE button 
Different operating modes can be set using the MODE 
button. 
The following operating modes can be selected:
– SHOPPING: Fridge temperature value 3 °C for 6 hours, cooling for 
freezer section runs for 1 hour in continuous operation.
– FROSTMATIC: Cooling for the freezer section runs for 52 hours in 
 continuous operation.
– COOLMATIC: Fridge temperature value 3 °C for 6 hours.
– FROSTMATIC and COOLMATIC: 
Cooling for freezer section runs for 52 hours in 
continuous operation, fridge temperature value 3 °C for 
6 hours.
– HOLIDAY:  Fridge temperature value 14 °C.
–  :  Normal operation according to the required 
temperatures set.
0 1.Press MODE button once. In the display the operating mode SHOPPING 
will flash.
2.After approx. 4 seconds the display stops flashing, the operating mode 
SHOPPING is set. 
3.If another operating mode is to be set, before 4 seconds have elapsed, 
press the MODE button repeatedly until the desired mode is shown in 
the display. After approx. 4 seconds have elapsed, the display stops 
flashing, the operating mode is set. If the MODE button is pressed 
again, the next operating mode appears in the display.
3 To return to normal operation, press the MODE button repeatedly until 
no words appear in the display (“ ”). 
Text display
The names of the various operating modes that can be set 
with the MODE button and the words indicating an alarm, 
power cut or electrical fault appear in the text display.
 Operating modes: SHOPPING, FROSTMATIC, COOLMATIC, FROSTMATIC 
and COOLMATIC, HOLIDAY, empty field when operating normally.
 Alarm: DOOR OPEN when the doors of the appliance have been open 
for too long, TEMPERATURE when there is a temperature warning
 After a power cut: POWER displayed
 Electrical fault: SERVICE displayed
 
						

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Prior to Initial Start-Up
1 Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope-
ration for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if 
was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must 
be left to stand for 2 hours before putting it into operation. This is 
necessary to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise 
the compressor may be damaged.
0 1.Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial 
start-up (see section: Maintenance and Cleaning).
2.The appliance must be correctly installed in accordance with the chap-
ter Installation before it is put into operation for the first time. Care 
should be especially taken that the mains voltage and frequency avail-
able correspond with the appliance’s rating plate. 
3.Remove the cold accumulation block from the appliance.
4.Place the cold accumulation block into a drawer only after the optimal 
storage temperature of -18 °C has been reached, and allow to freeze.
5.After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block at the front of the 
upper drawer.
6.Re-freeze the thawed cold accumulation block in the same fashion, e.g. 
after cleaning the appliance. 
 
						

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Initial Start-Up 
0 1.Insert plug into mains socket.
2.Press and hold down the ON/OFF button. The temperature indicator and 
the back lighting light up, the appliance starts up. An alarm sounds, 
TEMPERATURE appears in the display and the back lighting flashes in 
red.
3.Switch off alarm and red back lighting using RESET button. The 
TEMPERATURE indicator goes out, if the temperature in the appliance 
has gone below the warning temperature.
3 Temperature settings set in the factory: +5 °C for the fridge section, 
-18 °C for the freezer section.
4.Set the refrigerator to the desired temperature (see section: Tempera-
ture Adjustment).
3 Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded shortly after switching on, 
because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached.
When the freezer section is operating and the fridge section is switched 
off, the latter can be switched on by pressing either of the fridge 
section buttons “+” or “-”.
5.Set the freezer temperature to -18 °C or colder (see section: Tempera-
ture Adjustment).
3 Do not load freezer with goods until a temperature of -18 °C has been 
reached, or until the red warning indicator light has gone out. 
Temperature Adjustment
With the individual temperature setting buttons the desired 
temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be 
adjusted independently of one another.
3 In the LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone the temperature is automatically 
controlled. It remains constant at about 0 °C, no setting is required. 
Note: our appliance is equipped with a dynamic circulating air cooling 
function for the fridge section and the LONGFRESH 0 °C cold section. 
Because of this different fan noises can be discerned. This is normal, 
there is no fault or defect.