AEG Sz 91802 4i User Manual

							• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only. 14)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts must be used.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together
with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the ap-
pliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local
authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchang-
er. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol 
 are recyclable.
CONTROL PANEL
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1Fridge Pilot light
2Fridge ON/OFF switch
3Fridge temperature regulator, + button
4Fridge temperature indicator
5Fridge temperature regulator, - button
6TURBO COOLMATIC indicator
7TURBO COOLMATIC button
Switching on the fridge
1. Insert the plug into the mains socket.
2. Press ON/OFF switch .
3. The Pilot Light will light up.
Switching off the fridge
1. Keep ON/OFF switch pressed for more than 5 seconds.
2. A countdown on the temperature indicator, from -3 -2 -1 will be shown. When “1” ap-
pears the fridge is turned off. The temperature indicator switches off. The Pilot light
switches off.
14) If a water connection is foreseen.
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							Temperature regulation
The temperature can be adjusted between +3°C and +8°C.
By pressing the Temperature regulators, the current temperature setting flashes on the
Temperature indicator. It is possible to modify the setting temperature only with flashed
indicator.
• To set a warmer temperature, press Temperature regulator +.
• To set a colder temperature, press Temperature regulator -.
The Temperature indicator displays the set temperature.
The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.
For a correct storage of the food the following temperature should be set:
• +5 °C in the fridge.
After a long period out of use it is not necessary to set again the temperature because it
remains stored.
A medium setting is generally the most suitable.
The exact setting should be chosen keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appli-
ance depends on:
• room temperature
• how often the door is opened
• the quantity of food stored
• the location of the appliance.
If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set
to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall.
In this case the Temperature regulator must be set to a higher temperature to allow auto-
matic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption.
Temperature indicator
The temperature indicator shows the fridge temperature currently set .
TURBO COOLMATIC function
The TURBO COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in
the refrigerator.
To activate the function, do these steps:
1. Press the TURBO COOLMATIC button.
2. The TURBO COOLMATIC indicator switches on.
The TURBO COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling. A temperature of +3°C
is automatically selected.
The TURBO COOLMATIC function is deactivated automatically after a period of 6 hours.
You can deactivate the function at any time:
1. Press the TURBO COOLMATIC button.
2. The TURBO COOLMATIC indicator switches off.
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							FIRST USE
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories
with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
DAILY USE
this appliance is sold in France.
In accordance with regulations valid in this country it must be provided with a special de-
vice (see figure) placed in the lower compartment of the fridge to indicate the coldest zone
of it.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be posi-
tioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can
lie over the rear ones.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at dif-
ferent heights.
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							Positioning the door half shelf
The door half shelf can be placed at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follow:
1. lift the shelf with the door half shelf up-
wards and out of the holders in the door
2. remove the retaining bracket out of the
guide under the shelf
3. Reverse the above operation to insert the
half shelf at a different height.
Carbon Air Filter
Your appliance is equipped with a carbon filter
CLEAN AIR CONTROL behind a flap in the rear wall
of the fridge compartment.
The filter purifies the air from unwanted odours in
the fridge and LONGFRESH compartment meaning
that the storage quality will be further improved.
During the operation, always keep the air ventila-
tion flap closed.
LONGFRESH Compartment
In the LONGFRESH 0°C compartment the temperature is controlled automatically. It stays
constantly at about 0°C, no adjustment is necessary.
The constant storage temperature of about 0°C and the relative humidity of between 45
and 90 % provide optimal conditions for the various kinds of food.
You can therefore store a variety of fresh food in the LONGFRESH 0°C compartment, where
it will last up to 3 times longer with better quality compared to normal refrigerator com-
partments. This allows you to stock more fresh food. Taste, degree of freshness, quality and
nutritional values (vitamins and minerals) are well preserved. Loss of weight in vegetables
and fruit diminishes. Food yields a higher degree of nutritional value.
The LONGFRESH 0°C compartment is also suitable for defrosting food.
In this case the thawed food can be stored up to two days .
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							Humidity control
Both drawers can be used according to the de-
sired storage conditions independently of each
other with lower or higher humidity.
Regulation for each drawer is separate and is con-
trolled using the slide valve at the front of the
drawer.
• „Dry“: low air humidity - up to 50 % relative
humidity
This humidity level is reached when both sliders are set into this position 
 and the ven-
tilation openings are wide open.
• Humid“: high relative humidity - up to 90%
This humidity level is reached when both sliders are set in this position 
 and the
ventilation openings are closed. Humidity is kept and can not escape.
Longfresh drawers
The humidity is not adjustable.
The wire shelves inside the drawers permit that air
can circulate freely and consequently a better
conservation of foods.
The compartment has stops to prevent the draw-
ers from falling out when fully extended.
To remove the drawers (e.g. for cleaning purpo-
ses), pull them out as far as the stops, lift and re-
move.
You can remove all drawers to store large quanti-
ties of foods.
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							Storage time in the longfresh 0°C compartment for fresh food
Type of foodAir humidity adjustmentStorage time
Onion dry”up to 5 months
Butter “dry”up to 1 month
Large pork cuts “dry”up to 10 days
Beef, venison, small pork cuts,
poultry “dry”up to 7 days
Tomato sauce “dry”up to 4 days
Fish, shellfish, cooked meat
products “dry”up to 3 days
Cooked seafood “dry”up to 2 days
Salad, vegetables Carrots,
herbs, Brussels sprouts, celery “humid”up to 1 month
Artichokes, cauliflower, chico-
ry, iceberg lettuce, endive,
lamb’s lettuce, lettuce, leeks,
radicchio “humid”up to 21 days
Broccoli, Chinese leaves, kale,
cabbage, radishes, Savoy cab-
bage “humid”up to 14 days
Peas, kohlrabi “humid”up to 10 days
Spring onions, radishes, aspar-
agus, spinach “humid”up to 7 days
Fruit 1)
Pears, dates (fresh), strawber-
ries, peaches 1)
 “humid”up to 1 month
Plums 1)
rhubarb, gooseberries
 “humid”up to 21 days
Apples (not sensitive to cold),
quinces “humid”up to 20 days
Apricots, cherries “humid”up to 14 days
Damsons, grapes “humid”up to 10 days
Blackberries, currants “humid”up to 8 days
Figs (fresh) “humid”up to 7 days
Blueberries, raspberries “humid”up to 5 days
1) The riper the fruit, the shorter the storage time
Cakes containing cream and other kinds of pastry products can be stored in the longfresh
0°C compartment for 2 or 3 days.
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							Not to be placed in the longfresh 0°C compartment:
• cold sensitive fruit which have to be stored at cellar or room temperature like pineapple,
bananas, grapefruit, melons, mango, papaya, oranges, lemons, kiwi fruit.
• The types of food not mentioned above should be stored in the refrigerator compart-
ment (e.g. all sorts of cheese, cold cuts, etc.)
The level of air humidity in the drawers depends on the content of humidity in the stored
food, vegetable and fruit and on the frequency of door opening
The longfresh 0°C compartment is also suitable for slow thawing of food. In this case the
thawed food can be stored in the longfresh 0°C compartment for up to two days.
Tips:
• Pay attention to the freshness of the food, especially on the expiry date. Quality and
freshness influence the storage time.
• The whole storage cycle time will depend on the preservation conditions made prior to
the final storage in the fridge.
• Food, fruit or vegetables should always be packed or wrapped up before storage.
• Animal food always store packed and dry.
• Food rich in proteins will go bad quicker. This means seafood will spoil before fish which
in turn will spoil before meat. While storing food in a 0°C compartment storage time for
that kind of food can be increased by up to three times as well without loss on quality.
• All food stored in a 0°C compartment should be taken out of the drawers roughly 15-30
min before consumption, particularly fruit and vegetables to be consumed without any
additional cooking process. Allowing fruit and vegetables to return to room temperature
will improve the texture and flavour.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low tempera-
ture and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing
frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward
warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consump-
tion.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate freely around it
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.Helpful hints and tips
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							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.
CARE AND CLEANING
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.
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.
The lowest shelf, dividing the cooler compartment from the LONGFRESH 0°C compartment
can be removed only for cleaning. To remove pull out the shelf straight.
The cover plates above the drawers in the compartment can be taken out for cleaning.
To make sure fully functionality of the LONGFRESH 0°C compartment the lowest shelf and
cover plates must be put back in their original position after cleaning.
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.
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							Replacing the carbon filter
The carbon filter helps to reduce the odours inside the fridge limiting the risk of unwanted
aroma in sensitive food
To get the best performance the carbon filter should be changed once every year.
New active air filters can be purchased from your local dealer.
• The air filter is placed behind the flap and
can be reached by pulling the flap outward
(1)
• pull out of the slot the exhausted air filter.
• insert the new air filter in the slot (2)
• close the flap.
The air filter is a consumable accessory and as such is not covered by the guarantee.
During the operation, always keep the air ventilation flap closed.
The air filter should be handled carefully to prevent its surface from being scratched.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Defrosting of the fridge compartment is automatic.
The water that forms flows into a recipient on the compressor and evaporates. This recipi-
ent cannot be removed.
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.
1
2
15) If foreseen.
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							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 is noisyThe appliance is not supported
properlyCheck if the appliance stands sta-
ble (all the four feet should be on
the floor)
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 Pilot light flashes.The appliance is not working
properly.Contact a qualified electrician.
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.
 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.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing theTURBO
COOLMATIC button, or
after changing the tem-
perature.The compressor starts after a
period of time.This is correct.
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