AEG Sk 98800 5i Operating Instructions

							
Installation
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See installation instructions supplied.
Please check whether, after installing your appliance and especially
after reversing the door, the door seal seals right round. A badly fitting
door seal may lead to heavy frosting and thereby to a higher power
consumption (see also ãWhat to do if...Ò).

Electrical connection

A correctly installed, earthed socket is required for the electrical sup-
ply. The supply must have a fuse rating of at least 10 Amps. If the
socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in, the electrical
installation must include suitable means of isolating the appliance
from the mains (e.g. a fused spur).
Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to ascertain
if supply voltage and current values correspond with those of the
mains at the installation location.
e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or220 ... 240 V ~50 Hz
(i.e. 220 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)
The rating plate is inside the appliance on the left.

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Description of the appliance
View of the appliance

(various models)
1 = Control panel
2 = Butter/cheese compartment with flap
3 = Variable storage box (not included with all models, design differs depending on the model)
4 = Door storage compartments
5 = Bottle compartment Bottle holder (not on all models)
6 = Fruit and vegetable drawers
7 = Storage shelves
8 = Moisture regulation (not on all models)
9 = Rating plate
 
						

							
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1
Pilot light (green) 

2
ON/OFF switch

3
Temperature setting buttons (for warmer temperatures)

4
Temperature display

5
Temperature setting buttons (for colder temperatures)

6
COOLMATIC function on indicator (yellow)
¥ COOLMATIC for intensive fridge cooling

7
Push 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).
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Starting up and temperature regulation

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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
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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.

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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
frost.