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Installation

Tilt the appliance slightly towards the
rear and prop it securely.
Unscrew the door hinge screws (K)
and remove the hinge pin bracket (1).
Open the door a little way and take it
out downwards.

Unscrew the upper pin (A) and screw
it into place on the opposite side.
Fit the door into the upper pin (A)
and close it.
Screw the hinge pin bracket (1)
securely into place on the opposite
side using the screws (K).

Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the
opposite side after having pushed in
the plugs with a punch. Cover the
holes left open with the plugs con-
tained in the documentation pack.

AEG97

K

1

AEG98

A

12

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. Remove plug from the
mains beforehand.

Summary of Contents for ARCTIS 1283-7 GS

Page 1: ...ARCTIS 1283 7 GS 1288 7 GS Table Top Electronic Freezer Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ... the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Important Please observe the following carefully This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the...

Page 3: ...buttons 13 Temperature display 13 Warning system 14 Starting up and temperature regulation 14 FROSTMATIC 15 Interior Accessories 16 Ice pack 16 Freezing and storing frozen food 16 Storage Goods Symbol Freezing Calendar 18 Preparation of Ice Cubes 18 Defrosting 18 Switching off the appliance 19 Malfunctions 20 Cleaning and Care 20 Magnetic door seal 21 Energy Saving Tips 21 What to do if 22 Correct...

Page 4: ...o initial start up Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be plugged in In the event of damage please contact your supplier Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable Important if the supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by authorised service or qualified personnel using a special cable of the same type Refriger...

Page 5: ...cubes in the mouth immediately after removal from the freezer Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or ton gue and cause injury Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could stick to the food causing skin abrasions Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator freezer e g electric ice cream makers mixers etc Before cleaning the appliance always switch off the appliance and...

Page 6: ... a waste paper recycling collection location Disposal of old Appliances For environmental reasons refrigeration appliances must be disposed of properly This applies to your old appliance and at the end of its service life for your new appliance as well Warning Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable Remove plug from mains sever the power cable remove or destroy any snap or latch cl...

Page 7: ... sunlight not be installed next to radiators cookers or other sources of heat only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed The climate classification can be found on the serial plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for...

Page 8: ...allow 50mm 2 between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture and a gap of 25mm 1 on either side of the appliance If your appliance is installed under a continuous worktop an air outlet opening of at least 200 cm2 and a ventilation grille A B matching the worktop design should be installed at the rear of the worktop The cut surfaces of the worktop C should be varnished to avoid...

Page 9: ... securely into place on the opposite side using the screws K Unscrew the handle Refit it on the opposite side after having pushed in the plugs with a punch Cover the holes left open with the plugs con tained in the documentation pack AEG97 K 1 AEG98 A 12 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 requ...

Page 10: ...at indicated on the appliance rating plate The rating plate is inside on the left The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied a 13 amp ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used Important The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of ...

Page 11: ...your appliance to the electricity supply should be positioned so that it is possible to pull out the appliance plug 130 300 AEG44 If your appliance is installed under a continuous worktop the plug socket should be provided as shown Alternatively a concealed spur sock et fitted with a 13 A fuse may be fitted If the socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in the electri cal installation...

Page 12: ...e Control panel Rating plate The freezer has stops to prevent the drawers from falling out when fully extended To remove the drawers e g for cleaning purposes pull them out as far as the stops lift and extract 1 Pilot light green 2 ON OFF switch 3 Temperature setting buttons for warmer and colder temperatures 4 Temperature display 5 FROSTMATIC indicator light yellow 6 Push button for FROSTMATIC 7 ...

Page 13: ...play The DESIRED temperature is indicated by a flashing light ACTUAL temperature means The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently present in the freezer The ACTUAL temperature is indicated by a con tinuously illuminated light C 16 18 20 22 24 Temperature Display The temperature display can indicate several pieces of information During normal operation the temperature curre...

Page 14: ...re in the freezer compartment drops again and returns to the range of the display Additionally operate FROSTMATIC by depressing the FROSTMATIC but ton for more than one second The amber pilot light 5 comes on and the refrigerator motor runs continuously After the storage temperature has been reached press the FROSTMATIC button again to switch off the FROSTMATIC function The yellow light goes out N...

Page 15: ...ridge The display will change from flashing to continuous illumination The compressor will start and then run automatically Information When the setting is changed the compressor does not start immediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place As the storage temperature within the freezer is reached quickly you can store food immediately after switching on FROSTMATIC FROSTMATIC button ...

Page 16: ... a period of 24 hours If you wish to freeze food several days in a row please observe a maximum capacity of only 2 3 to 3 4 of that on the rating plate 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 t...

Page 17: ...gin to defrost Freezer drawers 3 and 4 should only be used for storage of frozen food Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type as far as possible Once the required storage temperate has been reached press the FROSTMATIC button again The yellow light goes out The appliance s electronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function auto matically after 24 hours The yellow light goes out You can also e...

Page 18: ...se the ice scraper supplied Defrosting During use and when the door is opened moisture is deposited as frost inside the appliance particularly on the evaporator melts This frost must be removed from time to time using the soft plastic scraper sup plied Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this pur pose The freezer should always be defrosted when the layer of frost has reached a t...

Page 19: ... in the special location to act as an extension channel to collect the defrost water Tip To speed up the defrosting process place a pan with warm water in the appliance and close the door Remove pieces of ice that have fallen before they completely defrost After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer compartment and interi or fittings see Cleaning and Care section Do not forget to switch the FROS...

Page 20: ...juice or the juice from orange peel butyric acid cleansers which contain acetic acid Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts Do not use any abrasive cleansers Remove frozen food and wrap it in several layers of newspaper Store it in a cool place well covered Defrost the appliance prior to cleaning see Defrosting section Switch off the appliance and unplug it Clean th...

Page 21: ...e and outside the door have equalised After a few minutes you can easily reopen the door 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 opening...

Page 22: ...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 If the freezer system has stopped working and the freezer is full the reserve in the cold accumulator and in the deep frozen food itself will give the food a hold over time of about 27 hours If the freezer is without a cold accumulator the ho...

Page 23: ...ion Heavy build up of frost possibly also on the door seal Door seal is not air tight 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 Unusual noises Appliance is not level The appliance is touching the wall or other objects Readjust the feet Mov...

Page 24: ...ectrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for in guarantee service calls Help us to Help You Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning When you contact us we need to know 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model number and serial number see rating plate 5 Date of purchase Custome...

Page 25: ...e is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights Home visits are made between 8 30am and 5 30pm Monday to Friday Visits may be available outside these hours in which case a premium will be charged Exclusions This guarantee does not cover Damage or calls resulting from transportation improper use or neglect the replacement of any light bulbs or removable parts of glass or plastic Costs inc...

Page 26: ...tockholm 46 0 8 672 53 60 UK Slough 44 0 1753 219899 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 When refrigerant flows into thin tubes you can hear Splashing bubbling or splashing noises Even after...

Page 27: ... evaporator a compressor a condenser and pipe work 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 appli ance or placed in foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible The compres...

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