AEG Sk 91240 5i Operating Instructions
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41 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. + + Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at other positions as needed.
Interior Accessories 42 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.
43 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.
44 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.
45 ¥ 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).
Defrosting 46 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 orartificial 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.
47 Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces- sories, should be cleaned regularly. Warning! ¥ The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning.Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse. ¥ Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts. ¥ The appliance must be dry before it is switched back on. Important! ¥ Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. Ð lemon juice or the juice from orange peel; Ð butyric acid; Ð cleansers which contain acetic acid. Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts. ¥ Do not use any abrasive cleansers. + 1. Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well cov- ered. 2. Defrost the freezer compartment prior to cleaning (see ÒDefrostingÓ section). 3. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or dis- connect from the electricity supply. 4. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke- warm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0,5 litres of water). 5. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry. 6. Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the fridge. Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of the green peg in the pack of accessories included with the appli- ance. 7. After everything is dry switch the appliance back on.
48 Energy Saving Tips ¥ Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sourcesof warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor. ¥ Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings. ¥ Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool first. ¥ Only leave the door open as long as necessary. ¥ Do not set temperature any colder than necessary. ¥ Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food will then be used to cool the fridge. What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can recti- fy yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case. Important! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to signifi- cant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or your local Customer Care Department. Symptom Appliance does not work. Possible Cause Appliance is not switched on. Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose. Fuse has blown or is defective Socket is defective. Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electri- cian. Temperature is set too cold.Press ã+Ò (WARMER) button. Remedy Switch on the appliance. Insert mains plug. Check fuse, replace if necessary. Appliance cools too much.
What to do if... 49 SymptomPossible CauseRemedy The temperature display shows Ò ¨ Ó. The electronics in the appliance have detected a fault that prevents the ACTUAL temperature being measured.The appliance will continue to function using a backup programme until your local Customer Service engineer has repaired the appliance. The food is too warm. Temperature is not proper- ly adjusted.Please look in the ÒStarting up and Temperature regu- lationÓ section. Door was open for an extended period. A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours. The appliance is near a heat source. Open the door only as long as necessary. Turn the temperature regulator to a colder set- ting temporarily. Please look in the ÒInstallation locationÓ section. Light bulb is defective.Interior lighting does not work.Please look in the ÒChanging the light bulbÓ section. Heavy build up of frost, possibly also on the door seal.Door seal is not air tight (possibly after reversing the door). Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool setting). At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly. Water on the floor or on storage shelves.Water drain hole is blocked.See the ÒCleaning and CareÓ section. Temperature cannot be setCOOLMATIC or FROSTMAT- IC functions switched on. Switch off COOLMATIC or FROSTMATIC manually, or wait to set the tempera- ture until the function has reset automatically (refer also to COOLMATIC/FROST- MATIC section).
50 SymptomPossible CauseRemedy The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the COOLMATIC or FROSTMATIC button, or after changing the tem- perature setting. This is normal, no error has occurred.The compressor starts after a period of time. Changing the light bulb Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or disconnect from the mains supply. Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 25 W + 1. To switch off, press the ON/OFF button until the mains power light extinguishes. 2. Unplug the mains plug. 3. To change the light bulb, press on the rear hook and at the same time slide the light bulb cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 4. Change the faulty light bulb. 5. Refit the light bulb cover. 6. Put the refrigerator back into opera- tion. Noises during Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: ¥ Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. ¥ Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. ¥ Bubbling/Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time.