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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.

Prior to Installation

• Check the freezer for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a 

damaged appliance be installed! In the event of damage, please contact 
your retailer.

Installation

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it. 

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this pro-

duct in any way.

• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply cable. If 

the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by a cable available 
from your local Service Force Centre.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried 

out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

• Parts which heat up should not be exposed. Whenever possible, the back 

of the appliance should be close to a wall, but leaving the required 
distance for ventilation, as stated in the installation instructions.

• The appliance should be left for 4 hours after installation before it is tur-

ned on, in order to allow the refrigerant to settle.

Refrigerant

The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant 
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmen-
tal compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.

• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that 

none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.

• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

Summary of Contents for ARCTIS 2150-6 GS

Page 1: ...ÖKO_ARCTIS SUPER 2150 6GS Upright Freezer Operating Instructions 818 14 33 01 5 ...

Page 2: ...des you step by step in the operation of the appliance 3 Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol 2 Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating instructions can be found at the end in the sec...

Page 3: ...nt 11 Electrical Connection 12 Opening the door 13 Reversing the Door 13 Description of the appliance 16 View of the appliance 16 Freezer tray 16 Cold accumulation block 17 Prior to Initial Start Up 17 Initial use 18 Switching the Appliance Off 20 Freezing 20 Frozen Storage 21 Preparation of Ice Cubes 22 Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar 22 Defrosting 23 Hints and Tips 24 Normal Operating So...

Page 4: ...5 Maintenance and Cleaning 25 Internal Cleaning 25 External Cleaning 25 Something not Working 26 Technical Terminology 28 Regulations Standards Guidelines 28 Guarantee Conditions 29 European Guarantee 30 Service Spare Parts 31 ...

Page 5: ... available from your local Service Force Centre Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Parts which heat up should not be exposed Whenever possible the back of the appliance should be close to a wall but leaving the required distance for ventilation as stated in the installation instructions The appliance should be...

Page 6: ...ause frost freezer burns if consumed straight from the freezer compartment Do not remove items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp wet as this could cause skin abrasions or frost freezer burns Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer They can burst when the contents freeze Manufacturers recommended storage times should be adhered to Refer to relevant instructions Maintena...

Page 7: ... in the interior PS for polystyrene foam e g the pads which are pure hydrocarbon compounds and can be recycled The carton parts are made from recycled paper Please dispose of the packaging with due care for the environment Old Appliances When disposing of your old appliance Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable and remove any door catches to ensure small children cannot be trapped i...

Page 8: ...he appliance at the top for improved gripping 0 Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the dra wing and transport the appliance 0 In order to push the appliance into its final position press carefully at the top of the door and tip the appliance back slightly The weight is then transferred to the back wheels and the appliance can be easily pushed ...

Page 9: ...ants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit 0 Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape 0 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 Dry the appliance thoroughly ...

Page 10: ...ther sources of heat only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corre sponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is desi gned The climate classification can be found on the rating plate which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification Climate classification for...

Page 11: ...ng cabinet a clearance of at least 10 cm between the top of the appliance and the cabinet above it must be maintained Please check whether after installing your appliance and especially after rehingeing the door the door seal seals tightly A badly fitting door seal may lead to heavy frosting and a higher power consumption see also Something not working Appliance Alignment 0 The appliance must be l...

Page 12: ...red in accordance with the follo wing 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 indentifying the termi nals in your plug proceed as fol lows 1 The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth sym bol or coloured green a...

Page 13: ...e is equipped with a QUICK door opener an opening mechanism integra ted into the door handle the door can be opened easily at any time Reversing the Door The door hinges can be changed from right as supplied to left if requi red to suit the location where the appliance is installed 1 Warning Unplug from the mains before reversing the door Open the door and remove the plinth cover to the front Move...

Page 14: ...r bearing 1 2 Move the bea ring pivot from the right to the left hand hole 3 Place the door fitting supplied on the bearing pivot 4 5 0 Remove the door fitting on the lower right 1 and reposition the door bearing cover from the lower left to the right of the door 2 place the door fitting supplied in the lower left of the door 3 Carefully remove the door to the front and place on one side 1 2 5 4 3...

Page 15: ...y slide the door onto the top bearing pivot and close 0 Place the lower door bearing with the bearing pivot in the lower left of the door and fasten 0 Move the door handle from the left to the right and cover the remaining holes with the hole cover pins attached 0 Open the door and fit the plinth cover ...

Page 16: ... bottom drawer also serves as a water collector when defrosting Freezer tray A freezer tray with two ice cube trays and one cold accumulation block is inserted at the very top of the freezer compartment 3 Berries for example can be pre frozen on the freezer tray Advantage The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form The fro zen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers ...

Page 17: ...liance to stand for 30 minutes if was transported upright After transport on its side the appliance must be left to stand for 4 hours before putting it into operation This is necessary to allow the refrigerant to flow back into the compressor Otherwise the compressor may be damaged 0 Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up see section Maintenance and Clean...

Page 18: ...e regulator is also the ON OFF switch A coin is needed to turn the temperature regulator This makes it more difficult to change the temperature setting accidentally child protec tion Position 0 means Off Position 1 means Highest interior temperature warmest setting Position 4 means Lowest interior temperature coldest setting Recommended settings For normal use position 1 to 2 For lower temperature...

Page 19: ... fast freeze light illuminates The red warning light remains illuminated until the required temperature has been reached 0 After the storage temperature has been reached press the fast freeze button again to switch off the fast freeze function The yellow light goes out The red warning light and the warning tone signal an alarm if the appliance door is left open too long if the temperature in the f...

Page 20: ...zing capacity given on the rating plate The freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be frozen within 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 Allow warm food to cool down before freezing The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumpti...

Page 21: ...e quickly Do not fill plastic containers for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste like goods because liquids expand during freezing 0 Once the required storage temperature has been reached press the fast freeze button again The yellow light goes out Frozen Storage Important Wait until the necessary storage temperature of 18 C has been reached before storing food already frozen Load freeze...

Page 22: ...ects Use a soft plastic scraper Storage Goods Symbols Freezing Calendar The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types of frozen goods Whether the upper or lower value of the indi cated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre treating before freezing The lower value applies to foods wi...

Page 23: ...us to your health and or contain substances that damage plastics 0 If large quantities of frozen goods are in storage press the fast freeze button about 12 hours prior to defrosting so that the frozen goods can build up a sufficient chill reserve Caution Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food 0 Remove frozen food wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store...

Page 24: ... food uncovered Keep the time between buying chilled food and placing it in your freezer as short as possible Do not push food together too much try to allow air to circulate around each item 2 Energy Saving Advice Do not install the appliance close to sources of heat such as a cooker dishwasher or radiator Locate the appliance in a cool well ventilated room and make sure that the air openings of ...

Page 25: ...ive powders highly perfumed cleaning products wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol 0 Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris External Cleaning 0 Wash the outer cabinet with warm soapy water 1 Warning Do not use abrasive products There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning 2...

Page 26: ... conditions The compressor runs continuously Adjust the temperature regulator to give correct temperature control Check that the door is closed Large quantities of food have recently been placed in the cabinet and or door is frequently opened Check that air ventilation is not obstructed Excessive build up of frost If the door seal is not airtight probably after changing over the door hinges apply ...

Page 27: ... 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 Please note that proof of purchase is required for in guarantee service calls ...

Page 28: ... on the base of the appliance at the rear The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant from the evaporator to compress it and to pass it on to the condenser Condenser The condenser normally has the form of a grid The refrigerant com pressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser During this process heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of the condenser T...

Page 29: ... modification or attempted repair commercial use or failure to observe requirements and recommendations set out in the instruction book This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs removable glassware dust bags or filters 3 Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer service office manufacturer s service or authorised agent AEG reserves the right...

Page 30: ...er 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 hom...

Page 31: ...ocal AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning 08705 929 929 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 Date of purchase 5 This information can be found on the rating plate in the interior of the appliance at the left Cu...

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