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Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important infor- mation for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.
Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance.
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• Under no circumstance should you attempt to repir the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by unexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or burned at an incinerating plant without danger. About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior.
Installation Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room. Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by the ambient temperature. The appliance should therefore – not be exposed to direct sunlight; –...
If your refrigerator is installed under a continuous worktop, an air outlet 200 cm opening of at least 200 cm and a ventilation grille (A/B) matching the worktop design should be provided at the rear of the worktop. The cut surfaces of the worktop (C) 93-103 should be varnished to avoid swelling due to penetration of moisture.
Reversing the door The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires. Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appli- ance must not be connected to the mains.
Changing over the freezer compartment door Open the freezer compartment door a little way. Using a small screwdriver, press the spring in the opening of the lower door bearing slightly upwards and take the door bearing out complete with the door. Position the covering cap (M) on the opposite side.
Electrical Connection Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person. WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety mea- sures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate.
Plug socket The plug socket necessary for connection of your appliance to the electricity supply should be positioned so that it is possible to pull out the appliance plug. If your appliance is installed under a continuous worktop, the plug socket should be provided as shown.
Starting up and temperature regulation Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with pro- tective earth contact. When the refrigerator compartment door is ope- ned, the internal lighting is switched on. The temperature selector knob is located on the RH side of the refriger- ator compartment.
Interior Accessories Storage shelves/wire trays 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 fruit and vegetable containers, and keep it in this position.
Correct storage Butter and cheese Eggs and preserves Drinks Cheese storage, fruit, and vegetables Meat, salami, cold cuts, dairy produce Ready meals, pastries, pre- serves Frozen food storage/freezing food, icemaking. This symbol means that deep-frozen food can be kept for some months in this compartment.
• Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufacturer. • Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time. • Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
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.
Switching off the appliance To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0". If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period: Remove all refrigerated packages. Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position "0".
Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well covered. Defrost the freezer compartment prior to cleaning (see “Defrosting” section). Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions Spare parts: The following spare parts can be ordered from your local AEG Service Force Centre. You can fit these yourself without any special skill or training, e.g.: – butter/cheese compartment, – egg holders, –...
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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Temperature is not Please look in the “Initial properly adjusted. Start Up” section. Door was open for an Open the door only as long extended period. as necessary. A large quantity of warm The food is too warm. Turn the temperature reg- food was placed in the ulation to a colder setting...
AEG65 Service & Spare Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur- chase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by tele- phoning: 08705 929 929 Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area.
The model number and serial number (see rating plate). Date of purchase. Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance and for further information on AEG products, contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone, as follows: Customer Care Department...
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. •...
Technical terminology • Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. They have a rela- tively low boiling-point, indeed so low, that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freez- er can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.