AEG Sn 81840 5i User Manual

							Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special draw-
er(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in alu-
minium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating
plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during
this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are
airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a
rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep
tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retail-
er;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.Care and cleaning
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							This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from
debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes
to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance
and save electricity consumption.
Take care of not to damage the cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of
this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment ev-
ery time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor com-
pressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water over-
flowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use
the special cleaner provided, which you will find
already inserted into the drain hole.
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							Defrosting of the freezer
The freezer compartment of this model, on the other hand, is a no frost type. This means
that there is no buildup of frost when it is in operation, neither on the internal walls nor on
the foods.
The absence of frost is due to the continuous circulation of cold air inside the compart-
ment, driven by an automatically controlled fan.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
•disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
• remove all food
•
defrost
15) and clean the appliance and all accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.
WHAT TO DO IF…
WARNING!
Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in
this manual.
There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance does not
operate. The lamp does
not operate.The appliance is switched off.Switch on the appliance.
 The mains plug is not connected
to the mains socket correctly.Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
 The appliance has no power.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.Connect a different electrical ap-
pliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
The lamp does not work.The lamp is in stand-by.Close and open the door.
 The lamp is defective.Refer to Replacing the lamp.
The compressor operates
continually.The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.Set a higher temperature.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The door has been opened too
frequently.Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.
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							ProblemPossible causeSolution
 The product temperature is too
high.Let the product temperature de-
crease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
 The room temperature is too
high.Decrease the room temperature.
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.During the automatic defrosting
process, frost defrosts on the
rear plate.This is correct.
Water flows into the re-
frigerator.The water outlet is clogged.Clean the water outlet.
 Products prevent that water
flows into the water collector.Make sure that products do not
touch the rear plate.
Water flows on the
ground.The melting water outlet does
not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.Attach the melting water outlet
to the evaporative tray.
The temperature in the
appliance is too low.The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.Set a lower temperature.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The product temperature is too
high.Let the product temperature de-
crease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
 Many products are stored at the
same time.Store less products at the same
time.
The temperature in the
refrigerator is too high.There is no cold air circulation in
the appliance.Make sure that there is cold air
circulation in the appliance.
The temperature in the
freezer is too high.Products are too near to each
other.Store products so that there is
cold air circulation.
Replacing the lamp
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Press on the rear hook and at the same
time slide the cover in the direction of the
arrow.
3. Replace the lamp with one of the same
power and specifically designed for
household appliances. (the maximum
power is shown on the lamp cover).
4. Install the lamp cover by sliding it into its
original position.
5. Switch on the appliance.
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							6. Open the door. Make sure that the light comes on.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to Installation.
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Center.
TECHNICAL DATA
   
Dimension of the recess  
 Height1780 mm
 Width560 mm
 Depth550 mm
Rising Time 21 h
Voltage 230-240 V
Frequency 50 Hz
The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the
appliance and in the energy label.
INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Read the Safety Information carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appli-
ance before installing the appliance.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the cli-
mate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:
Climate classAmbient temperature
SN+10°C to + 32°C
N+16°C to + 32°C
ST+16°C to + 38°C
T+16°C to + 43°C
Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate corre-
spond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for
this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a
separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.Technical data
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							The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not ob-
served.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Door reversibility
The door of the appliance opens to the right. If you want to open the door to the left, do
these steps before you install the appliance:
1. Loosen the upper pin and remove the
spacer.
2. Remove the upper pin and the upper
door.
3. Unscrew the pins (B) and spacers (C).
4. Remove the lower door.
5. Loosen the lower pin.
On the opposite side:
1. Install the lower pin.
2. Install the lower door.
3. Refit the pins (B) and the spacers (C) on
the middle hinge on the opposite side.
4. Install the upper door.
5. Tighten the spacer and tighten the upper
pin.
B C
C
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							Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the appliance must be suffi-
cient.
Installing the appliance
CAUTION!
Make sure that the mains cable can move freely.
Do these steps.
1. If necessary cut the adhesive sealing
strip and then apply it to the appliance
as shown in figure.
2. Drill the hinge cover A, as shown in fig-
ure.
Apply the covers A and A1 (in the acces-
sories bag) in to the middle hinge.
50 mmmin.
200 cm2
min.
200 cm2
x
x
A1 A
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							3. Install the appliance in the niche.
Push the appliance in the direction of
the arrow (1) until the upper gap cover
stops against the kitchen furniture.
Push the appliance in the direction of
the arrow (2) against the cupboard on
the opposite side of the hinge.
4. Adjust the appliance in the niche.
Make sure that the distance between
the appliance and the cupboard front-
edge is 44 mm.
The lower hinge cover (in the accessories
bag) makes sure that the distance be-
tween the appliance and the kitchen
furniture is correct.
Make sure that the clearance between
the appliance and the cupboard is 4
mm.
Open the door. Put the lower hinge cov-
er in position.
5. Attach the appliance to the niche with 4
screws.
1 2
44mm
4mm
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							6. Remove the correct part from the hinge
cover (E). Make sure to remove the part
DX, in the case of right hinge, SX in op-
posite case.
7. Attach the covers (C, D) to the lugs and
the hinge holes.
Install the vent grille (B).
Attach the hinge covers (E) to the hinge.
8. If the appliance must connect laterally
to the kitchen furniture door:
a) Slacken the screws in fixing brackets
(H).
b) Move the brackets (H).
c) Retighten the screws.
BE
E
DC
HH
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							9. Disconnect the parts (Ha), (Hb), (Hc) and
(Hd)
10. Install the part (Ha) on the inner side of
the kitchen furniture.
11. Push the part (Hc) on the part (Ha).
ca. 50 mm
ca. 50 mm21 mm 90°       
90°       
21 mm
Ha
Hc
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