AEG S 70318 Kg5 User Manual

							Vegetable Drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit and vege-
tables.
There is a separator inside the drawer that can be
placed in different positions to allow for the sub-
division best suited to personal needs.
There is a grille (if foreseen) on the bottom of the
drawer to separate the fruit and vegetables from
any humidity that may form on the bottom sur-
face.
All parts inside the drawer can be removed for
cleaning purposes
Humidity control
The glass shelf incorporates a device with slits
(adjustable by means of a sliding lever), which
makes it possible to regulate the temperature in
the vegetable drawer(s).
When the ventilation slots are closed:
the natural moisture content of the food in the
fruit and vegetable compartments is preserved for
longer.
When the ventilation slots are opened:
more air circulation results in a lower air moisture
content in the fruit and vegetable compartments.
Helpful hints and tips
Hints for energy saving
• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low tem-
perature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing
frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward
warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.
Hints for fresh food refrigeration
To obtain the best performance:
• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour
• position food so that air can circulate freely around it
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							Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the vegetable
drawer.
For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most.
Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf.
Fruit and vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s)
provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in
aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible.
Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigerator.
Hints for freezing
To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:
• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rating
plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during
this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly cleaned, foodstuffs;
• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to
make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;
• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or polythene and make sure that the packages are
airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding
a rise in temperature of the latter;
• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;
• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can
possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;
• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep
tab of the storage time.
Hints for storage of frozen food
To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:
• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the re-
tailer;
• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the
shortest possible time;
• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period indicated by the food manufacturer.
Care and cleaning
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.
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							This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must
therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Periodic cleaning
The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:
• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from
debris.
• rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.
Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes
to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour.
Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a
brush or a vacuum cleaner. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance
and save electricity consumption.
Take care of not to damage the cooling system.
Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the
plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of
this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added.
After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply.
Defrosting of the refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment
every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out
through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor
compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the defrost
water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator
compartment channel to prevent the water over-
flowing and dripping onto the food inside. Use the
special cleaner provided, which you will find al-
ready inserted into the drain hole.
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							Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top
compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
About 12 hours prior to defrosting, set the Temperature regulator toward higher settings ,
in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in operation.
To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool
place.
CAUTION!
Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.
3. Leave the door open and insert the plastic
scraper in the appropriate seating at the
bottom centre, placing a basin under-
neath to collect the defrost water
In order to speed up the defrosting process,
place a pot of warm water in the freezer com-
partment. In addition, remove pieces of ice
that break away before defrosting is complete.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the in-
terior thoroughly and keep the scraper for
future use.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. After two or three hours, reload the pre-
viously removed food into the compartment.
Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage
it.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe
storage life.
Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:
•
disconnect the appliance from electricity supply
• remove all food
•
defrost 
4)and clean the appliance and all accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.
4) If foreseen.
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							What to do if…
WARNING!
Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not
in this manual.
There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance does not
operate. The lamp does
not operate.The appliance is switched off.Switch on the appliance.
 The mains plug is not connected
to the mains socket correctly.Connect the mains plug to the
mains socket correctly.
 The appliance has no power.
There is no voltage in the mains
socket.Connect a different electrical ap-
pliance to the mains socket.
Contact a qualified electrician.
The lamp does not work.The lamp is defective.Refer to Replacing the lamp.
The compressor operates
continually.The temperature is not set cor-
rectly.Set a higher temperature.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The door has been opened too
frequently.Do not keep the door open longer
than necessary.
 The product temperature is too
high.Let the product temperature de-
crease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
 The room temperature is too
high.Decrease the room temperature.
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.During the automatic defrosting
process, frost defrosts on the
rear plate.This is correct.
Water flows into the re-
frigerator.The water outlet is clogged.Clean the water outlet.
 Products prevent that water
flows into the water collector.Make sure that products do not
touch the rear plate.
Water flows on the
ground.The melting water outlet does
not flow in the evaporative tray
above the compressor.Attach the melting water outlet
to the evaporative tray.
The temperature in the
appliance is too low.The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the
appliance is too high.The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.Set a lower temperature.
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							ProblemPossible causeSolution
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The product temperature is too
high.Let the product temperature de-
crease to room temperature be-
fore storage.
 Many products are stored at the
same time.Store less products at the same
time.
The temperature in the
refrigerator is too high.There is no cold air circulation in
the appliance.Make sure that there is cold air
circulation in the appliance.
The temperature in the
freezer is too high.Products are too near to each
other.Store products so that there is
cold air circulation.
There is too much frost.Food is not wrapped correctly.Wrap the food correctly.
 The door is not closed correctly.Refer to Closing the door.
 The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.Set a higher temperature.
Technical problemselectrical malfunctionContact Customer Service De-
partment
Replacing the lamp
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Press on the rear hook and at the same
time slide the cover in the direction of the
arrow.
3. Replace the lamp with one of the same
power (the maximum power is shown on
the lamp cover).
4. Install the lamp cover by sliding it into its
original position.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. Open the door. Make sure that the light
comes on.
Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to Installation.
3. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Force Center.
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							Technical data
   
Dimension of the recess  
 Height1850 mm
 Width600 mm
 Depth625 mm
Rising Time 30 h
The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the
appliance and in the energy label.
Installation
WARNING!
Read the Safety Information carefully for your safety and correct operation of the ap-
pliance before installing the appliance.
Positioning
Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the
climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance:
Climate classAmbient temperature
SN+10°C to + 32°C
N+16°C to + 32°C
ST+16°C to + 38°C
T+16°C to + 43°C
Location
The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers,
direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To
ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhanging wall unit,
the minimum distance between the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least
100 mm . Ideally, however, the appliance should not be positioned below overhanging wall
units. Accurate levelling is ensured by one or more adjustable feet at the base of the cabinet.
WARNING!
It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug
must therefore be easily accessible after installation.Technical data
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							Electrical connection
Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate cor-
respond to your domestic power supply.
The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for
this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to
a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not ob-
served.
This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.
Rear spacers
Inside the appliance you find two spacers
which must be fitted as shown in the figure.
Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the
screw head, then retighten the screws.
10 mm
10 mm100 mm
AB
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							Fitting the door handles
The handles are supplied as a kit at delivery.
1. Screw the top handle bracket to the han-
dle rod.
2. Fit the bottom handle bracket on the low-
er right-hand side of the door.
3. Fit the top handle bracket on the top
right-hand side of the door.
4. Screw the handle rod to the bottom han-
dle bracket.
Do not use excessive force and overtighten the
screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may damage the
door handles.
Door reversibility
WARNING!
Before carrying out any operations, remove the mains plug from the power socket.
To change the opening direction of the door, do these steps:
1. Remove the clip-in ventilation grille (D).
Remove the bottom hinge (E) by un-
screwing the three fixing screws.
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D
F
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							2. Slide the bottom door off the middle
hinge (H). Remove the middle hinge by
unscrewing the fixing screws.
3. Slide the top door off the pin (G). Un-
screw the pin (G) and install it on the
opposite side.
4. Remove the two plugs from the middle
crossbeam and install them on the op-
posite side, covering the holes left from
the removed hinge.
5. Remove the plugs (1) on the upper side
of both doors and move them to the
other side.
6. Remove the handle. Unscrew the top
handle bracket from the handle rod (h1).
Unscrew the bottom handle bracket
from the door (h2). Unscrew the top
handle bracket from the door (h3).
Install the plug (1).
H
G
1
h1 h2 h3
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