AEG Sk 91240 4i Operating Instructions

							Description of the appliance
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1Pilot light (green) 
2ON/OFF switch
3Temperature setting buttons (for warmer temperatures)
4Temperature display
5Temperature setting buttons (for colder temperatures)
6FROSTMATIC function on indicator (yellow)
¥ FROSTMATIC for freezing items quickly in the freezer compartment
7Push button for FROSTMATIC
8COOLMATIC function on indicator (yellow)
¥ COOLMATIC for intensive fridge cooling
9Push button for COOLMATIC
Control Panel
Temperature Setting Buttons
The temperature is adjusted using the ã+Ò 
(WARMER) and ã-Ò (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, ã+Ò or ã-Ò.
¥ With each further press of one of the two buttons, the DESIRED
temperature 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 is required in the refrigerator, this can be adjust-
 
						

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ed to the temperatures shown in the display. The DESIRED temperature
is indicated by flashing numbers. 
ACTUAL temperature means:
The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently
present in the refrigerator. The ACTUAL temperature is indicated by
continuously illuminated numbers.
Temperature Display
The temperature display can indicate several pieces of 
information.
¥ During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the
refrigerator (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.
¥ When the temperature is being adjusted, the temperature currently
set flashes (DESIRED temperature).
Prior to Initial StartÐUp
Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: ÒCleaning and CareÓ).+
Starting up and temperature regulation
+1.Insert the plug into the plug socket. When the refrigerator compart-
ment door is opened, the internal lighting is switched on.
2.Press ON/OFF button.
The green mains pilot indicator illuminates.
3.Press either the ã+Ò (WARMER) or ã-Ò (COLDER) button.
The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature
currently set flashes on the temperature display.
4.Set the required temperature by pressing the ã+Ò (WARMER) or ã-Ò
(COLDER) buttons (see section Temperature setting buttons). The
temperature display will immediately show the changed setting. With
each further press of one of the two buttons, the DESIRED tempera-
ture is adjusted by 1¡C. Adjustable temperature range: +2¡C to +8¡C.
 
						

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Note:From a food safety point of view, +5¡C for the refrigerator com-
partment and -18¡C for the freezer compartment should be con-
sidered cold enough as a storage temperature.
5.Once the required temperature has been set, after a short period
(approx. 5 sec.) the temperature display will change and again indicate
the current ACTUAL temperature inside the fridge. The display will
change from flashing to continuous illumination.
The compressor will start and then run automatically.
Information!When the setting is changed, the compressor does not
start immediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place. 
As the storage temperature within the fridge is reached quickly you
can store food immediately after switching on.
Important!Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a tempe-
rature of Ð18¡C, before storing frozen food.
COOLMATIC/FROSTMATIC
COOLMATIC Button
The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of 
large quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks 
and salads for a party.
+1.The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC
button. The yellow light illuminates.
2.The COOLMATIC function now ensures intensive cooling. A DESIRED
temperature of +2¡C is automatically selected. The COOLMATIC func-
tion is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours. The originally
selected DESIRED temperature is again valid and the compartment will
return to. The temperature display shows the ACTUAL refrigerator tem-
perature.
3.The COOLMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by press-
ing the COOLMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
FROSTMATIC Button
The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of 
fresh food and, at the same time, protects foodstuffs 
already stored from undesirable warming.
 
						

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+1.The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC
button. The yellow light illuminates.
If the FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually, the appliance elec-
tronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function after 24 hours. The yellow
light goes out.
2.The FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by pres-
sing the FROSTMATIC button again. The yellow light goes out.
When the FROSTMATIC function is switched on the ACTUAL tempera-
ture in the fridge can fall slightly. Once the FROSTMATIC function has
been switched off the selected DESIRED temperature will be resumed.
Warning:The COOLMATIC and FROSTMATIC functions cannot be
switched on simultaneously.
If the COOLMATIC or FROSTMATIC functions are switched on the tem-
perature setting may not be changed.
Switching off the Appliance
To switch off, press the ON/OFF button for approx. 5 seconds. This will
result in a countdown from 3 to 1 taking place in the temperature
display. On reaching 1 the fridge will switch off. The temperature dis-
play will go off.
Note:The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged, or if
there is no power being supplied to it. Following connection to the
mains power supply, the appliance returns to the same operating state
as before the interruption of main power.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
+1.Remove all frozen and refrigerated packages.
2.Switch off the appliance by holding down the ON/OFF button until the
display goes off (see above).
3.Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect from the electricity
supply.
4.Defrost the freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section:
ÒCleaning and CareÓ).
5.Leave the doors open to avoid the build up of odours.
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Interior Accessories
Storage Shelves
Various glass or plastic storage shelves and wire trays are included with
your appliance - different models have different combinations.
You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into
the lowest set of guides, above the vegetable drawers, and keep it in
this position.
The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted:
+1.To do this pull the storage shelf for-
ward until it can be swivelled
upwards or downwards and
removed.
2.Please do the same in reverse to
insert the shelf at a different height.
Your appliance is equipped with two half-size glass storage shelves.
Storing tall items:
Slide the front half of the Vario stor-
age shelf in another level to the rear.
By this means you will gain space to
place tall items on the storage shelf
below.
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Variable Inner Door
The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at
other positions as needed.
 
						

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Humidity Control (not on all models)
On some models, there is an adjusta-
ble air grille in front of the shelf
above the fruit and vegetable com-
partments.
The opening in the ventilation slots
can be steplessly adjusted with a sli-
der.
Slider in right position: Ventilation
slots opened.
Slider in left position: Ventilation slots closed.
With the ventilation slots open, the stronger air circulation results in a
lower air moisture content in the fruit and vegetable compartments.
When the ventilation slots are closed, the natural moisture content of
the food in the fruit and vegetable compartments is preserved for lon-
ger.
Variable Storage Box
(not on all models, design differs depending on the model)
Some models are equipped with a variable storage box which is fitted
under a door shelf compartment and can be slid sideways.
The box can be inserted under every door shelf compartment.
+1.To change, lift the shelf compart-
ment with the box upwards and
out of the holders in the door and
remove the retaining bracket out
of the guide under the shelf com-
partment.
2.Please do the same in reverse to
insert the shelf at a different
height.
The variable box can be hung from a
storage shelf in the refrigerator compart-
ment:
+1.Pull the storage shelf forward until it can
be tipped up or down and removed.
2.Hang the retaining bracket on the taper
on the storage shelf and slide the storage
shelf back into the guides.
 
						

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Bottle Holder (not on all models)
Some models are equipped with a bottle
holder in the bottle compartment. This is
used to prevent individual bottles from
falling over and can be slid sideways.
Correct Storage
For physical reasons, there are different
temperature regions in the fridge. The
coldest region is on the lowest storage
shelf. Warmer regions are the top stor-
age shelf, the vegetable drawer and the
storage compartments on the door.
The arrangement example shows at
which places in the refrigerator suitable
temperatures for various types of foods
exist.
Tip:Food in the fridge should always be
covered or packaged, to prevent drying
and tainting of other food.
The following are suited for packaging:
Ð Polyethylene airtight bags and wraps;
Ð Plastic containers with lids;
Ð Special plastic covers with elastic;
Ð Aluminium foil.
 
						

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Freezing and storing frozen food
The freezer compartment is for freezing and storing food.
Important!
¥ The temperature in the freezer compartment must be Ð18¡C or cold-
er before freezing fresh food or storing food already frozen.
¥ Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time (max. 2 kg per 24
hrs). The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right
through to the core as quickly as possible.
¥ Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will
cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
¥ Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufac-
turer.
¥ Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
+1.To freeze the maximum quantity shown on the rating plate press the
FROSTMATIC button 24 hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for
smaller quantities. Yellow display lights up.
The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for freezing of small
quantities.
2.All foods must be packed into airtight packages or containers prior to
freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that
no flavour contamination of other frozen goods occurs.
Caution!Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food causing skin abrasions.
3.Lay the packaged food on the base of the freezer compartment.
Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen, otherwise the
frozen food could begin to defrost.
The applianceÕs electronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function auto-
matically after 24 hours. The yellow light goes out. You can also end
the FROSTMATIC function manually by pressing the FROSTMATIC but-
ton again.
When the FROSTMATIC function is switched on the ACTUAL tempera-
ture in the fridge can fall slightly. Once the FROSTMATIC function has
been switched off the selected DESIRED temperature will be resumed.
Tips:
¥ The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
Ð freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
Ð special cans for frozen goods;
Ð extraÐthick aluminium foil.
 
						

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¥ The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrappings:
plastic clips, rubber bands or tape.
¥ Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for
the frozen food to dry out.
¥ Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
¥ Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or pasteÐlike
goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
Note for inspection authorities:
Batch plans for the determination of freezing performance or warm-
up time can be requested directly from the manufacturer.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
+1.Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer
compartment and leave to freeze.
2.To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it
under running water for a few seconds.
Important!Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer
compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a spoon han-
dle or similar.
Defrosting
The fridge defrosts automatically
The rear wall of the fridge compartment covers with frost when the
compressor is running, and defrosts when the compressor is off.
The water from the thawing frost is collected in the drain channel on
the rear of the fridge, feed through the drain hole into the collector
on the compressor, and then evaporated.
The water drainage hole must be cleaned regularly (see the section
Cleaning and Maintenance).
 
						

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Defrosting the freezer compartment
During use and when the freezer compartment door is opened, mois-
ture is deposited in the freezer compartment as frost. Remove this
frost from time to time with the soft plastic scraper. Under no circum-
stances use hard or pointed objects to remove frost.
The freezer compartment should always be defrosted when the layer of
frost has reached a thickness of approx. 4 millimetres; however at least
once a year. A good time for defrosting is when the appliance is empty
or contains only a small amount of food.
Warning!
¥ Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the excep-
tion of those recommended in these operating instructions.
¥ Do not use defrosting sprays, they can be hazardous to your health
and/or contain substances that damage plastics.
Caution!Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food causing skin abrasions.
+1.Switch on the FROSTMATIC function a few hours before defrosting to
make sure frozen food remains sufficiently frozen.
2.Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store
it, covered, in a cool place.
3.Switch off the appliance and unplug it, or disconnect from the elec-
tricity supply.
4.Remove the stopper from the
meltwater outlet and place a
bowl underneath it to catch the
meltwater.
Tip:You can speed up the
defrosting process by placing a
plastic bowl with warm water in
the freezer compartment and
closing the doors. Remove pieces
of ice that have fallen before
they completely defrost.
5.After defrosting, thoroughly
clean the freezer compartment ( see Cleaning and Care section).
6.Do not forget to switch the FROSTMATIC function off again.