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Guarantee Conditions

Standard 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:

The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity or gas
supply stated on the rating plate.
The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance
with the manufacturer's operating and maintenance instructions.
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered
with by any person not authorised by us.
All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre.
Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company's property.
This guarantee 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 incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or
calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom.
Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which
are subject to rental agreements.
Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG.

European Guarantee

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with
you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:

The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as
exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only
used domestically, i.e. a normal household.
The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give
them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service
Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances.

France

Senlis

+33 (0)3 44 62 29 29

Germany

Nürnberg

+49 (0)800 234 7378

Italy

Pordenone

+39 (0)800 117511

Sweden

Stockholm

+46 (0)8 672 53 60

UK

Slough

+44 (0)1753 219899

Summary of Contents for ARCTIS 189 GT

Page 1: ...820 41 72 36 ARCTIS 189 GT ARCTIS 261 GT Chest freezer Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...e are stressed with a warning triangle and or with signal words Warning Caution Attention 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 appliance ar...

Page 3: ...mperature adjustment 11 Opening closing the lid 11 The role of the Pressure Equilisation Valve 11 Low Frost System 12 Lock 12 Storage baskets 13 Switching the Appliance Off 14 Maximum capacity Stacking limit 14 Freezing 14 Frozen Storage 16 Defrosting 16 Cleaning and care 17 Energy Saving Tips 18 What to do if 18 Correcting Malfunctions 18 Replace light bulb 20 Service Spare Parts 21 Customer Care...

Page 4: ...refrigerator freezer for transport damage Do not under any circumstances connect a damaged appliance Please contact your supplier in the event of damage Refrigerant The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility which is nevertheless flammable During transportation and installation of the a...

Page 5: ...o the freezer compartment Exception Spirits with high alcohol content may be stored in the freezer compartment Do not place ice cream or ice cubes directly from the freezer compartment into the mouth Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury Never touch frozen goods with wet hands Hands can freeze to the goods Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator freez...

Page 6: ...asons 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 closures This eliminates the danger of playing children locking themselves into the appliance ...

Page 7: ...imate classification for which the appliance is designed The climate classification is stipulated on the serial plate which can be found on the inner side of the lid The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification Climate classification for an ambient temperature of SN 10 to 32 C N 16 to 32 C ST 18 to 38 C T 18 to 43 C Model ARCTIS 189 GT ARCTIS 261 G...

Page 8: ...ting system shell condenser and helps prevent condensation In order for the heat to be able to be dissipated air must be able to circulate around all the side walls Attention To function correctly the appliance requires good ventilation Make sure that the side walls and the base of the appliance are not covered or obstructed ...

Page 9: ...oured in accordance with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows 1 The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the termi nal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and...

Page 10: ...ezer must be 18 C or colder This can be checked by measuring the temperature of the top middle package When the appliance has reached the correct temperature for safe storage of frozen food the red signal light will illuminate If the temperature in the freezer is too high the light will go out The light may go out for the following reasons There is a power failure The lid has been recently opened ...

Page 11: ...SING THE LID After opening and closing the lid of your freezer you will not be able to open the lid again immediately This is because a vacuum will have developed inside keeping the lid closed until the pressures inside and outside the lid have equalised After a few minutes you can easly reopen the lid THE ROLE OF THE PRESSURE EQUALISATION V ALVE The pressure equalisation valve installed in freeze...

Page 12: ...the food will settle as ice on the freezer walls Food quality will also deteriorate so ensure that food put in the freezer is wrapped well Maintenance and Cleaning The LOW FROST system does not need any maintenance or cleaning during normal use If needed the pipe can be wiped with a soft cloth Do not use any sharp or piercing tools as this may damage the system DEFROSTING In general food should no...

Page 13: ...n two positions as shown The baskets can either be placed inside the freezer or hung on the edge of the casing The following spare parts can be ordered from your local Service Force Centre Please note that 2 handles must be ordered for each basket A Basket 291263000 9 B Basket 291263001 7 Handle 291340004 6 2 required ...

Page 14: ...g compartment on the right of the dividing partition This enables you to separate already frozen foods from fresh foods Always make sure already frozen goods cannot defrost by coming into contact with fresh products If the freezing compartment is too small you can freeze part of the products in the large storage section on the left of the dividing partition as long as it does not come into contact...

Page 15: ...ands Hands can freeze to the goods Place the packed food products into the freezer Ensure they come into contact with the side walls Unfrozen goods may not come into contact with already frozen goods otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw If more products have to be frozen keep on the fast freeze switch otherwise switch the fast freeze function off about 24 hours after inserting the food pro...

Page 16: ...h a no frost system at least once a year Models with a low frost system do not need to be defrosted as often as in the case of these appliances ice and hoar frost take longer to build up in the freezer The low frost system is maintenance free throughout the entire service life of the appliance A convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is empty or only minimally loaded Warning...

Page 17: ...sories should be cleaned regularly Warning The appliance may not be connected to the power supply whilst it is being cleaned Electric shock hazard Before cleaning pull out the mains plug or switch off or disengage fuse Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner Moisture could accumulate in electrical components danger of electrical shock Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts Take...

Page 18: ...sides and base of the appliance Do not place warm foods into the appliance Allow warm foods to cool first Do not leave the lid open any longer than necessary Do not set the temperature colder than necessary Place frozen goods into the refrigerator for thawing Cold from frozen goods is thus used for cooling in the refrigerator What to do if Correcting Malfunctions Perhaps a malfunction has been cau...

Page 19: ...been opened Is the thermostat control knob set correctly relevant to the ambient conditions Is the lid closing correctly There is a large amount of moisture from the packaging of stored food Some pollution has got into the valve Solution Connect plug to the power supply Replace the fuse if necessary Leave the lid closed and wait for the power supply to be restored Turn the thermostat control knob ...

Page 20: ...iance from the electricity supply Light bulb specifications 220 240 V max 15 W socket E 14 Pull out the mains plug to switch off the appliance Open the lid of the chest freezer The light bulb can be found in the inner lid Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new bulb Restart the appliance again ...

Page 21: ... electrical breakdown Please note that proof of purchase is required for in guarantiee 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 Cus...

Page 22: ...verning the safety of appliances GSG the regulations for the prevention of accidents caused by refrigerating equipment VBG 20 and the regulations of the association of German Electrical Engineers VDE The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines 73 23 EEC of 19 2 1973 Low Voltage Directive 89 336 EEC of 3 5 1989 including Modifi...

Page 23: ...ovable parts of glass or plastic Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of AEG manufacture which are not marketed by AEG European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Eu...

Page 24: ...largest producer of powered appliances for kifchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerations cookers washing machines vaccum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world Electrolux plc 2000 ...

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