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- Page 1 SANTO 3274-8 KG Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer Operating Instructions 818 21 80 - 00/3...
- Page 2 "Something not working". If these instructions should not be sufficient, please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. If you require assistance or advice on your appliance, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone or visit our web- site at www.aeg.co.uk.:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions ........5 Environmental Information . - Page 4 Contents Opening the Freezer Compartment Door ......28 Interior Accessories ..........29 Storage Shelves .
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department. - Page 6 • Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. 818 21 80-00/3...
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Page 7: Environmental Information
Environmental Information Packaging All transit packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be reused. Wood is un-treated. The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the inte- rior. -
Page 8: Appliance Transport
Appliance Transport Two people are required for transport of the appliance. There are two recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the appli- ance at the top for improved gripping. 1. Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the draw- ing, and transport the appliance. - Page 9 Before Use 2. Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape. 3. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger.
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Page 10: Installation
Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed 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; – not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat; –... -
Page 11: The Refrigerator/Freezer Needs Air
Installation The refrigerator/freezer needs air Air is fed under the door through the vent slots in the base and is exhausted upwards along the back wall. To ensure proper air circulation never cover or alter the vent openings. Important! If the appliance is installed under a hanging cabinet, a clearance of at least 10 cm between the top of the appliance and the cabinet above it must... -
Page 12: Electrical Connection
Installation 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 measures not be observed. Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. -
Page 13: Reversing The Door
Reversing The Door The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if required to suit the location where the appliance is installed. Warning! Unplug from the mains, before reversing the door. 1. Open the freezer compartment door and remove the plinth to the front. - Page 14 Reversing The Door 4. Move the bearing pivot from the right to the left hand hole. Remove the freezer compartment door carefully to the front and place on one side. 5. Unscrew the centre door bearing. 6. Remove the fridge compartment door carefully to the front and place on one side.
- Page 15 Reversing The Door 9. Move the door handles from the left to the right and cover the remaining holes with the hole cover pins. 10. Fasten the self-closing mechanism to the bottom left of the fridge compartment door. 11. Carefully slide the fridge com- partment door onto the top bear- ing pivot and close.
- Page 16 Reversing The Door 13. Fasten the self-closing mechanism on the top left of the freezer compartment door, 14. Carefully slide the freezer com- partment door onto the centre bearing pivot and close. 15. Place the lower door bearing with the bearing pivot in the lower left of the freezer compartment door and fasten.
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Page 17: Appliance Description
Appliance Description View of Appliance á Control panel à Butter and cheese compartment with lid â Door storage compartments ä Variable storage box ã Bottle compartment/bottle rack å Fruit and vegetable drawers ç Shelves é Freezer drawer (only for storage) When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water collecting vessel. -
Page 18: Freezer Tray With "Cold Accumulation Block
Appliance Description Freezer tray with "Cold Accumulation Block" At the top of the freezer section there is a freezer tray with a freezer pack and an ice tray. Refer to the section "Prior to Initial Start-Up" regarding the freezing of the cold accumulation block. -
Page 19: Control Panel
Appliance Description Control Panel ON/OFF indicator light for refrigerator (green) ON/OFF button for refrigerator Temperature setting button for refrigerator (for warmer temperatures) Temperature display for refrigerator Temperature setting button for refrigerator (for colder temperatures) COOLMATIC indicator light (yellow) • COOLMATIC for intensive cooling in the refrigerator COOLMATIC button ON/OFF indicator light for freezer compartment (green) ON/OFF button for freezer compartment... -
Page 20: Temperature Setting Buttons
Appliance Description Temperature setting buttons The temperature is adjusted using the „+“ (WARMER) and „-“ (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, „+“... -
Page 21: Prior To Initial Start-Up
Prior to Initial Start-Up Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope- ration for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must be left to stand for 4 hours before putting it into operation. -
Page 22: Initial Start-Up
Initial Start-Up The fridge and freezer sections can each be regulated independently of the other. When operating with a compressor, if there are large alterations to the temperature setting in one part of the appliance, the temperature in the other part of the appliance may be affected. If, for example, the fridge temperature is turned down a lot, so that the compressor runs for a long time to reach the lower temperature, the temperature in the freezer space also falls a little. -
Page 23: Temperature Adjustment
Temperature Adjustment With the individual temperature setting buttons the desired temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be adjusted independently of one another. 1. Press either the „+“ (WARMER) or „-“ (COLDER) button for the refriger- ator or freezer compartment . The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the temperature display. -
Page 24: Coolmatic/Frostmatic
COOLMATIC/FROSTMATIC COOLMATIC The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks and salads for a party or wedding. 1. The COOLMATIC function is switched on by pressing the COOLMATIC button. The yellow light illuminates. The COOLMATIC function now allows for intensive cooling. -
Page 25: Switching The Appliance Off
Switching the Appliance Off The fridge section can be switched off independently of the freezer section. When the freezer section is switched off, the fridge section is also switched off. 1. To switch off, hold down both the ON/OFF buttons for approx. 5 seconds. -
Page 26: Holiday Mode
Holiday Mode 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. -
Page 27: Control And Information Systems
Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of a temperature display, an optical warning display and an acoustic warning. The system warns if: – when the appliance door is open – the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is too high;... -
Page 28: Function Errors
For the freezer: The red warning display flashes and a warning tone sounds as soon as the temperature in the freezer rises to more than -12 °C. In addition the freezer temperature display flashes. 1. You can switch off the warning tone using the WARNING OFF button. The freezer temperature display stops flashing and displays the warm- est temperature that has been reached in the freezer during the tem- perature alarm. -
Page 29: Interior Accessories
Interior Accessories Storage Shelves A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the fruit and vegetable drawers. It must always remain in this position, so that fruits and vegetables remain fresh longer. The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights: 1. -
Page 30: Variable Inner Door
Interior Accessories 1. To do this pull the bottle rack for- ward until it can be tilted upwards, then slide the front sup- port into the next level up. Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at other positions as needed. -
Page 31: Correct Storage
Correct storage For physical reasons, the refrigerator com- partment has different temperature zones. The coldest zone is on the lowest storage shelf immediately above the fruit and vege- table drawers. Warmer zones are the upper storage shelves and door racks. The arrange- ment (see fig.) indicates where different types of food are best stored to make the most of temperature variations. -
Page 32: Freezing
Freezing Except for the bottom drawer, which serves only for storage purposes, all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suitable for freezing fresh food. Warning! • Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer compartment must be -18 °C or colder. •... -
Page 33: Frozen Storage
Tips: • The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: – freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; – plastic containers for frozen foods; – extra-thick aluminium foil • The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps: plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape. •... -
Page 34: Preparation Of Ice Cubes
Preparation of Ice Cubes 1. Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray or a drawer and allow to freeze. 2. To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under running water for a short time. - Page 35 Defrosting Warning! • Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the exception of those recommended in these operating instructions. • Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endangering and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.
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Page 36: Hints And Tips
Hints and Tips Normal Operating Sounds • You may hear faint gurgling or bubbling sounds when the refrigerant is pumped through the coils or tubing at the rear, to the cooling plate/evaporator. • When the compressor is on, the refrigerant is being pumped round and you will hear a whirring sound or pulsating noise from the compressor. -
Page 37: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. If the refrigerator only is to be cleaned, press the FROSTMATIC button several hours in advance, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve in the freezer compartment for the interruption in service. -
Page 38: Replacing The Light Bulb
Maintenance and Cleaning Replacing the light bulb For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 20 minutes when the door is open. It switches on again the next time the door is opened. Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug. -
Page 39: Something Not Working
Something Not Working Before contacting your local Service Force Centre, check the following points. Symptom Solution Check there is power at the socket Check there is not a power cut by No power to the appliance. checking the household lights. Check the fuse has not blown. -
Page 40: Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
If after the above checks there is still a fault, call your local AEG Service Force Centre. In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechani- cal or electrical breakdown. -
Page 41: Technical Terminology
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. -
Page 42: Guarantee Conditions
Guarantee Conditions We, AEG, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this AEG appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •... -
Page 43: Service & Spare Parts
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls. Customer Care For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for further information on AEG products please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our website at www.aeg.co.uk. - Page 44 USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world. AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D-90327 Nürnberg http://www.aeg.hausgeraete.de © Copyright by AEG 818 2180 – 00/3 - 0103 Subject to change without notice...