AEG A 70318 Gs Operating Instructions

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Temperature Warning
The red warning display and the temperature display flashes and an 
audible warning sounds, as soon as the temperature in the freezer com-
partment is warmer than -8 °C. 
A rise in temperature may be caused by:
– frequent door opening for long periods of time;
– loading with large quantities of warm foods;
– high ambient temperature;
– an error with the appliance.
0 1.You can cancel the warning tone with the ALARM OFF button. 
The temperature display indicates the warmest temperature the freezer 
has reached during the temperature alarm period. After approx. 5 
seconds the temperature display reverts to the current freezer 
temperature. The red warning indicator will switch off as soon as the 
temperature has dropped to under -8 °C.
Temperature Memory
3 While the current freezer temperature is above -8 °C, the warmest tem-
perature the freezer has reached during the alarm period is stored and 
can be called up as often as wished by pressing the ALARM OFF button.
If the temperature in the freezer compartment drops to under -8 °C 
and the ALARM OFF button has not been pressed prior, the warning 
tone will switch off automatically. The red warning indicator and the 
temperature display will continue to flash. 
If the ALARM OFF button is pressed now, the red warning indicator 
switches off. In addition, the temperature display will show for five sec-
onds the highest 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 service, the temperature display shows a square 
or a letter in the lower part of the temperature display. The red warning 
indicator flashes. The appliance will continue to operate in emergency 
mode.
 
						

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Freezing
Except for the bottom drawer, which serves for storage purposes, all 
compartments and drawers are suited for freezing small quantities of 
food. The two upper compartments are suited for freezing of large 
quantities of food.
Important! 
 The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18 °C or 
colder before freezing food.
 Please observe the freezing 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 consumption.
 When freezing large quantities of food, place the frozen cold accu-
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 FROSTMATIC button 24 
hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. Yellow 
indicator light illuminates.
3 The FROSTMATIC button need not be pressed for freezing of small 
quantities of up to 3 kg.
2.All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not 
dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of 
other frozen goods occurs.
Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could 
freeze to the food.
3.Place the packed food in the drawers. Unfrozen food must not touch 
items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost.
3 The appliance electronics automatically switch the FROSTMATIC func-
tion off after a period of approx. 50 hours. Yellow indicator light goes 
out. You can also stop the FROSTMATIC function manually by pressing 
the FROSTMATIC button again.
 
						

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Tips:
 The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
– freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
– plastic containers for frozen goods;
– extra–thick aluminium foil.
 The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap:
plastic clips, rubber bands or tape.
 Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for 
the frozen food to dry out.
 Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
 Do not fill plastic containers for frozen goods to the brim with liquid 
or paste–like goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
Frozen Storage
Important! Wait until the necessary storage temperature of –18 °C has 
been reached before storing food already frozen.
 Load 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 therefore save electricity.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
0 1.Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer and 
leave to freeze.
2.To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it 
under running water for a few seconds.
Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer 
compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a soft plastic 
scraper.
 
						

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Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
(not on all models)
 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 indicated storage time is valid 
depends on the quality of the foods and pre-treating before freezing. 
The lower value applies to foods with high fat content.
Maximum Load
In order to load large quantities or bulky freezer items, you can remove 
the interior (except for the bottom drawer, which serves for good ven-
tilation) and place the freezer goods directly onto the storage grid.
However, when the drawers are removed, the freezer goods may not 
extend the load limit at the storage grid‘s front. 
 
						

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Defrosting
Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer 
compartment during operation and when the door is opened, especially 
in the middle at the top. Remove this white frost from time to time 
with a soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough scraper. Do not under any 
circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white 
frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year in any case. A 
convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is empty, 
or only minimally loaded.
1 Warning! 
 Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or 
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the excep-
tion 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.
0 1.About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FROSTMATIC button, in 
order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in opera-
tion.
Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could 
freeze to the food.
2.Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover 
them and store them in a cool place.
3.Switch off the freezer and remove plug from the mains, or disconnect 
from the electricity supply.
4.Remove all the drawers.  Place the 
bottom drawer directly in front of 
the appliance to collect the water 
from defrosting. Take out the 
water drain spout from its resting 
position at the bottom of the 
freezer compartment and place it 
as shown. 
Tip:  In order to speed up the 
defrosting process, place a pot of hot water in the freezer 
compartment. In addition, remove pieces of ice that break away before 
defrosting is complete.
5.After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior 
accessories (see section: Maintenance and Cleaning). 
 
						

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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 com-
pressor.
 A thermostat controls the compressor and you will hear a faint click 
when the thermostat cuts in and out.
Food Storage
To obtain the best performance from your freezer:
 Do not store warm food or evaporating 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 sure 
that the air openings of the appliance are not obstructed.
 Always leave warm food to cool down to room temperature before 
placing in the freezer.
 Try to avoid keeping the door open for long periods or opening the 
door too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the 
compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.
 Ensure there are no obstructions preventing the door from closing 
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Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT 
the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply.
1 Warning! 
 Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning 
products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or 
alcohol.
 Do not use abrasive products
 There are sharp edges on the underside of the product  so care should 
be taken when cleaning.
0 1.Press the FROSTMATIC button about 12 hours prior to cleaning, so that 
the frozen goods can build up a sufficient chill reserve.
Caution!  Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze 
to the goods.
2.Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover 
them and store them in a cool place.
3.Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for 
approximately 1 second.
4.Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or 
fuse.
5.Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke-
warm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also 
be used.
6.After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
7.Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean 
and free from debris. 
2 Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption. 
For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the 
appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
8.After everything is dry place appliance back into service. 
 
						

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What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
Perhaps a malfunction has been caused by a minor error, which you can 
correct yourself with the help of the following instructions. Do not 
attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in 
each specific case.
1 Warning!  Freezers must only be repaired by trained personnel. Repairs 
carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial danger for 
the user. Please contact your local Service Force Centre for repairs or 
service.
MalfunctionPossible causeRemedy
Appliance does not 
function, temperature 
display is not lit.
Appliance is not switched 
on.Switch appliance on.
Mains plug is not inserted 
or is loose.Insert mains plug.
Fuse has blown or is 
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 -8 °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.
Red warning display 
flashes, warning tone 
sounds, temperature dis-
play shows temperature 
above -8 °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.
Red warning indicator is 
flashing, temperature dis-
play shows a square or a 
letter.
A functions error has 
occurred.
Please make a note of the 
indicated error and inform 
your local Service Force 
Centre. Do not open the 
appliance door again.
 
						

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The appliance is over-
cooling.The temperature has been 
set too low.Temporarily select a higher 
temperature setting.
The freezer compartment 
temperature is insufficient.
Temperature is not properly 
adjusted.Please refer to the section 
Temperature Adjustment.
Door was open for a long 
time.Only leave the door open 
as long as necessary.
Within the last 24 hours a 
large quantity of warm 
foods were loaded.
Press FROSTMATIC button.
Appliance is next to a 
source of warmth.Please refer to the section 
Installation Location.
Interior illumination does 
not function.Light bulb is defective. Please refer in this chapter 
under Replace light 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 is in contact 
with wall or other objects.Push appliance away a 
short distance.
A part at the back of the 
appliance, e.g. a tube, is in 
contact with another 
appliance part or the wall.
Bend this part away 
carefully if necessary.
The compressor does not 
start immediately after 
pressing the FROSTMATIC 
button, or after changing 
the temperature setting.
This is normal, no error has 
occurred.The compressor starts after 
a period of time.
MalfunctionPossible causeRemedy
 
						

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Replacing the light bulb
1 Warning!  Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb 
switch appliance off and remove the mains plug, or switch off or 
disconnect from the electricity supply.
Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 25 W, socket: E 14
0 1.To switch the appliance off press 
and hold the ON/OFF button for 
approximately 1 second.
2.Remove mains plug.
3.For replacement of the light bulb 
press the cover and remove it 
like shown on the illustration. 
4.Replace defective light bulb. 
5.Place the cover again.