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Contents

Important Safety Instructions

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Environmental Information

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Appliance Transport

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Before Use

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Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Fitting the Door Handle

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Installation

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Installation Location  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The freezer needs ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Electrical Connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Reversing the door

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The no-frost (frost free) system

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Description of the appliance

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View of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cold accumulation block  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Control Panel   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temperature setting buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Temperature display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
TURBO/FROSTMATIC-button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
ALARM OFF button  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Prior to Initial Start–Up

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Initial use

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Select "Freezing" or "Cooling"

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Temperature Adjustment

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Switching the Appliance Off

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Summary of Contents for ARCTIS

Page 1: ...ARCTIS Electronic Freezer no_frost Operating Instructions 818 35 94 01 2 ...

Page 2: ... instructions guide you step by step in the operation of the appliance 2 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 ...

Page 3: ...pliance Alignment 10 Electrical Connection 10 Reversing the door 11 The no frost frost free system 14 Description of the appliance 15 View of the appliance 15 Cold accumulation block 15 Control Panel 16 Temperature setting buttons 16 Temperature display 17 TURBO FROSTMATIC button 18 ALARM OFF button 18 Prior to Initial Start Up 19 Initial use 19 Select Freezing or Cooling 20 Temperature Adjustment...

Page 4: ...ls Freezing Calendar 26 Maximum Load 26 Cooling 26 Long Fresh Cooling 26 Standard Cooling 27 Cooling drinks 27 Hints and Tips 28 Normal Operating Sounds 28 Food Storage 28 Energy Saving Advice 28 Maintenance and Cleaning 29 Internal Cleaning 29 External Cleaning 29 What to do if 30 Correcting Malfunctions 30 Replacing the light bulb 32 Regulations Standards Guidelines 32 Technical Terminology 33 G...

Page 5: ...ntre Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance A damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire If the power plug socket is loose do not insert the power plug There is a risk of electric shock or fire Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person Parts which heat up should no...

Page 6: ...d out Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer Ice lollies can cause 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 recommen...

Page 7: ...ial negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product For more detailed infor mation about recycling of this product please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Appliance Transport Two persons are required to transport the appliance Th...

Page 8: ...ith 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 Fitting the Door Handle 1 Caution Do not overtighten the screws max 2 Nm as you may damage the door handles 0 1 Screw the top handle bracket to the handle rod 1 Fit the bottom han dle bracket on the lower left hand side of the door 2 2 Fit the top hand...

Page 9: ...table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification The freezer needs ventilation 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 for example a hanging cabinet a clearance of at least 10 cm betwe...

Page 10: ... 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 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...

Page 11: ...the outer sheat 1 Warning A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety shock hazard Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely 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 1 Warning Unplug from the mains before reversing the door 0 1 Open the door and remove the plinth ...

Page 12: ...plied on the hinge bracket pivot 4 5 4 Unscrew Phillips screw from the door bottom right and remove door fitting 1 Insert door fitting supplied in the door bottom left and fasten with Phillips screw 2 Carefully remove the door to the front and place on one side 5 Move the upper hinge bracket pivot to the left 6 Carefully slide the door onto the top hinge bracket pivot and close 1 2 5 4 3 ...

Page 13: ...m the door 2 9 Unscrew the top handle bracket from the door 3 and screw onto the bottom right hand side of the door 4 1 Caution Do not overtighten the screws max 2 Nm as you may damage the door handle 10 Turn the handle bracket with the handle rod 180 and screw them to the door 5 and the fitted han dle bracket 6 1 Caution Do not overtighten the screws max 2 Nm as you may damage the door handle 11 ...

Page 14: ...he TURBO FROSTMATIC function is terminated automatically In the operation mode Freezing TURBO FROSTMATIC caters for quick freezing of fresh foodstuffs and protects at the same time the foodstuff already stored against undesired temperature increase when in the freezer mode The electronics of the appliance recognises automatically when the quick freezing mode can be completed and automatically swit...

Page 15: ...n block There is one cold accumulation block in the freezer Refer to the section Prior to Initial Start Up concerning freezing of the cold accumulation block 3 In the event of a power failure or malfunction the cold accumulation block will increase the hold over period by several hours providing it is placed in the uppermost drawer at the front above the frozen food You can also use the cold accum...

Page 16: ... of the two buttons WARMER or COLDER Each time one of the two buttons is pressed again the DESIRED tem perature is adjusted by 1 C If neither button is pressed the temperature display automatically switches back after a short period approx 5 sec to the display of the ACTUAL temperature The ACTUAL temperature in the appliance is now adjusted to match the preset DESIRED temperature DESIRED temperatu...

Page 17: ...ezer temperature appears in the display while TURBO FROSTMATIC is functioning during freezing mode If one of the tem perature setting buttons is pressed SF Super Frost will appear in the display for 5 seconds The display will then revert to showing the current freezer temperature In the event that frozen food has been partially or totally defrosted perhaps as the result of a lengthy power failure ...

Page 18: ...y shows IC The compressor runs continuously 2 The TURBO FROSTMATIC function can be ended manually at any time by pressing the TURBO FROSTMATIC button again The yellow light goes out If the TURBO FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually the appliance electronics switch off the TURBO FROSTMATIC function of the freezing mode after approx 50 hours and the TURBO FROSTMATIC function of the cooling mode...

Page 19: ... from the appliance 4 Only put the cold accumulation block to freeze in the top compartment after the optimal storage temperature of 18 C has been reached 5 After 24 hours place the cold accumulation block in the uppermost compartment at the front above the frozen food 6 Re freeze the thawed cold accumulation block in the same way e g after cleaning the appliance Initial use 0 1 Insert plug into m...

Page 20: ...d temperature for the freezing mode can now be entered 3 The operation mode in which your appliance is at the moment is identifiable if the temperatures can be set above or below 0 C 2 Set the temperature depending upon the selected operation mode see the chapter Temperature Adjustment Attention If you are using the appliance as a freezing unit Please wait prior to putting the foodstuff to be froz...

Page 21: ...of 0 1 To switch off press and hold the ON OFF button for approx 1 second A so called count down is started in the temperature display which counts backwards from 3 to 1 After 1 is reached the appliance switches off Illumination at the temperature display goes off 3 The appliance is only completely disconnected from the electricity supply when the power plug has been removed from the power outlet ...

Page 22: ...ozen or cooled foodstuff you can switch off warning tone for 80 seconds operation mode Freezing or for 5 minutes operation mode Cooling by pressing the ALARM OFF button The red warning indicator will go out when the door is closed Temperature Warning only in the operating mode Freezing The red warning display and the temperature display flashes and an audible warning sounds as soon as the temperat...

Page 23: ...st temperature the frozen food has warmed to Then the display will change to the current freezer temperature The stored high est temperature is now erased Attention If suspicion of partial or complete thawing exists please check the quality of the foods to determine if they can be used Function Errors If the appliance electronics detects a technical fault that needs to be rectified by customer ser...

Page 24: ...cu mulation block at the top of the cold food Thawed foods which have not been processed further cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time 0 1 When freezing maximum capacity press the TURBO FROSTMATIC but ton 24 hours prior to freezing or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities Yellow indicator light illuminates 3 The TURBO FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for free...

Page 25: ...ad the freezer only with packaged frozen goods so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour and so that no flavour contamina tion of other frozen goods can occur Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen goods 2 Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type as far as possible This will give you a better overview of the contents avoid extended door opening and therefor...

Page 26: ...rawer and the upper compartment lid which serves for good ventilation and place the freezer goods directly onto the storage grid However when the drawers are removed the stored items must not extend the load limit at the storage grid s front Cooling The appliance is suitable depending upon the preset temperature for Long Fresh Cooling Standard Cooling Drinks cooling 3 The drawers of the appliance ...

Page 27: ... still ripen e g pears Pack all foodstuffs prior to long fresh cooling Thus the aroma the moisture and the colour is retained longer The following are suited for packaging Airtight bags and foils made of polyethylene Closable plastic containers aluminium foil Standard Cooling By selecting the DESIRED temperature in the range of 5 C this appliance can be used as a normal refrigerator Foodstuff shou...

Page 28: ...vaporating liquids Do not store 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...

Page 29: ...1 Warning Do not use abrasive products There are sharp edges on the underside of the product so care should be taken when cleaning 1 Important Do not use cleaning agents for stainless steel or other aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents The protective coat of lacquer on the stainless steel surface can be damaged by these The coat of lacquer protects against finger prints and therefore additional ...

Page 30: ... defective Check fuse replace if necessary Mains socket is defective Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician Red warning display flashes temperature dis play shows temperature below 11 C door is closed Temperature Warning Frozen goods have been warmed to such an extent that they have been partially or completely thawed Please refer to the section Control and Information Systems Re...

Page 31: ...t bulb Accumulation of frost at the door seal Door is not properly sealed perhaps after reversing the door Carefully warm the door seal with a hand held hair dryer at those points which are not airtight no warmer than approx 50 C At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand so that it is again properly seated Unusual noises Appliance is not level Readjust the front levelling feet Appliance ...

Page 32: ...opriate standards The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations GSG acci dent prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances VBG 20 and the regulations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers VDE were observed in the manufacture of this appliance The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks Only temperatures above 0 C can be set although the ap...

Page 33: ...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 appliance or placed in foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible Compressor The compressor looks like a small drum It is driven ...

Page 34: ...s 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 w...

Page 35: ...tails of the fault 4 The model and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date 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 Electrolux appliance or for further information on AEG Electrolux products please contact our Customer Care Department b...

Page 36: ...55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum 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 AEG Hausgeräte GmbH Postfach 1036 D 90327 Nürnberg http www aeg hausgeraete de Copyright by AEG 818 35 94 01 2 0705 Subject to change without notice ...

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