AEG Su 96040 4i Operating Instructions

							Interior Accessories
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Variable Storage Box
Some models are equipped with a variable stor-
age box which is fitted under a door shelf com-
partment and can be slid sideways.
The variable box can be hung from a
storage shelf in the refrigerator com-
partment:
+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 stor-
age shelf back into the guides.
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.
Bottle Holder
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.
 
						

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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 storage shelf, the veg-
etable 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 pre-
vent 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.
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.
 
						

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+1.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.
2.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.
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.
¥ 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.
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, since you may
damage the refrigerating circuit. Use the plastic scraper.
 
						

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Defrosting
The fridge defrosts automatically
The rear wall of the fridge covers with frost when the compressor is
running, and defrosts when the compressor is off. The water from the
thawing frost evaporates by itself.
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.Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store
it, covered, in a cool place.
2.Switch off the appliance and unplug it, or disconnect from the elec-
tricity supply.
3.Remove the stopper from the melt-
water outlet and place a bowl under-
neath it to catch the meltwater.
Tip:You can speed up the defrosting
process by placing a pan with warm
water in the freezer compartment
and closing the doors. Remove pieces
of ice that have fallen before they
completely defrost.
4.After defrosting, thoroughly clean 
the freezer compartment ( see Cleaning and Care section).AEG47
 
						

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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces-
sories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
¥ The appliance must 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 disconnect
from the electricity supply.
¥ Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could
accumulate in electrical components and there is a danger of an
electrical shock. Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
¥ The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
Important!
¥ Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
Ð lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
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.
5.After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
6.Check the water drain hole (F) under
the vegetable drawers of the fridge is
not blocked. Clear a blocked drain hole
with the aid of the green peg (P) in the
pack of accessories included with the
appliance.
7.After everything is dry place appliance
back into service.P
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Energy Saving Tips
¥ Do not install the appliance near boilers, radiators or other sources
of heat. 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.
¥ Do not leave the door open any longer than 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.
An accumulation of dust will affect the performance of the appliance
and cause excessive electricity consumption. The structure of the appli-
ance permits you to clean the rear zone close to the wall, using a vac-
uum cleaner.
+1.Remove the plinth (1), then the venti-
lation grid (2);
2.Carefully pull the air deflector out (3),
checking that there is no water left
from the defrosting.
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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 Service Force Centre.
SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
Appliance does not work.
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not plugged
in or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is defec-
tive
Socket is defective.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an
electrician.
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if nec-
essary.
The food is too warm.
Temperature is not proper-
ly adjusted.Please look in the ÒInitial
Start UpÓ 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.
Do not leave the door open
any longer than necessary.
Turn the thermostat knob
to a colder setting tem-
porarily.
Please look in the
ÒInstallation locationÓ section.
Temperature is set too
cold.Turn the thermostat knob
to a warmer setting tem-
porarily.The compressor runs con-
tinuously.
Light bulb is defective.Interior lighting does not
work.Please look in the ÒChanging
the Light BulbÓ section.
 
						

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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
power supply.
Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 15 W
+1.To switch off the appliance, turn the thermostat knob to position 0.
2.Unplug the mains plug.
3.To change the light bulb, undo the
screw.
4.Press the light bulb cover as shown
and slide it backwards.
5.Change the defective light bulb.
6.Refit the light bulb cover and the
screw.
7.Put the refrigerator back into operation.
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SymptomPossible CauseRemedy
The compressor does not
start immediately after
changing the temperature
setting.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
Water in the bottom of
the cabinet.Water drain hole is
blocked.See the ÒCleaning and
CareÓ section.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.Door seal is not airtight
(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.
 
						

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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.
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured
in accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures
in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), acci-
dent prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and
the regulations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE)
were observed in the manufacture of this appliance.
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU
guidelines:
Ð 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines.
Ð 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
(including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline
 
						

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Technical terminology
¥Refrigerant
Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as
refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low,
that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can
cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.
¥
Refrigerant Circuit
Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The refriger-
ant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor, a con-
denser and pipe work.
¥
Evaporator
The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator. Similar to all other
liquids, refrigerant requires heat to evaporate. This heat is removed
from the interior of the appliance, as a result the interior is cooled.
The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed in
foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible.
¥
Compressor
The compressor looks like a small drum. It is driven by a built-in
electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the
rear. The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant
from the evaporator, to compress it, and to pass it on to the con-
denser.
¥
Condenser
The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The refrigerant com-
pressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser. During this
process, heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of the
condenser. The condenser is mounted on the base of the appliance.