AEG Sk 98800 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)
6COOLMATIC function on indicator (yellow)
¥ COOLMATIC for intensive fridge cooling
7Push 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-
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
 
						

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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.
Note:From a food safety point of view, +5¡C for the refrigerator com-
partment should be considered 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
 
						

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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.
COOLMATIC
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.
If the COOLMATIC function is switched on the temperature 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.
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If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
+1.Switch off the appliance by holding down the ON/OFF button until the
display goes off (see above).
2.Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect from the electricity
supply.
3.Clean thoroughly (see section: ÒCleaning and CareÓ).
4.Finally, leave the door open so as to avoid a build up of odours.
Holiday Setting
In the holiday mode the temperature for the refrigerator is approxi-
mately +15¡C. In the holiday mode it is therefore possible to leave the
door of the empty refrigerator closed during periods of extended
absence. 
Advantage: Unintentional closing of the door, or accidental closing of
the door by persons who have access to your home during your
absence, is no longer possible. Without the stand-by mode leaving the
door closed would lead to the accumulation of odours and mould.
After emptying and cleaning the appliance, proceed as follows:
+1.To activate the holiday setting, press the ã+Ò (WARMER) or ã-Ò (COLD-
ER) button.
The temperature display will change and indicate in flashing numbers
the DESIRED temperature that is currently set.
2.Hold down the ã+Ò (WARMER) button until the temperature display
indicates H (for holiday). The temperature shown in the temperature
display will change in steps of 1¡C until it reaches +8¡C. After +8¡C the
value +15¡C will appear in the display with the letter H. The fridge is
now operating in energy-saving holiday mode.
3.After a few seconds the temperature display will again change to the
ACTUAL temperature. The display will change from flashing to continu-
ous illumination.
To switch the fridge back to normal operation, press the ã-Ò (COLDER)
button.
Important!Do not store any goods in the refrigerator when the stand-
by mode is operational. The temperature is regulated at about +15¡C
when the stand-by mode is operational. This is too warm for food pro-
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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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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).
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 the food from the refrigerator. Store it in a cool place, well
covered.
2.Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or
switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
3.Remove frost from time to time with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a pastry
scraper. Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects to remove
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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.
Energy Saving Tips
¥ Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources
of 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.
 
						

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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.
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.