AEG S 75358 Kg3 User Manual

							S75358KG38
User manual Fridge Freezer
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							Thank you for choosing one of our high-quality products.
To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this
instruction manual carefully. It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly
and most efficiently. To refer to this manual any time you need to, we recommend
you to keep it in a safe place. And please pass it to any future owner of the
appliance.
We wish you much joy with your new appliance.
CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION  2
Children and vulnerable people safety   3
General safety   3
Daily Use   4
Care and cleaning   4
Installation  4
Service  5
CONTROL PANEL  5
Switching on   6
Switching off   6
Temperature regulation   6
COOLMATIC function   6
Holiday function   6
FROSTMATIC function   7
High temperature alarm   7
FIRST USE  7
Cleaning the interior   7
DAILY USE  7
Storage of frozen food   7
Thawing  8
Carbon Air Filter   8
Movable shelves   8
Bottle rack   9
Vegetable Drawer   9
Positioning the door shelves   9
Chiller Zone   10
Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer
 10HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS  11
Normal Operating Sounds   11
Hints for energy saving   11
Hints for fresh food refrigeration   11
Hints for refrigeration   11
Hints for freezing   11
Hints for storage of frozen food   12
CARE AND CLEANING  12
Periodic cleaning   12
Replacing the carbon air filter   13
Defrosting  13
WHAT TO DO IF…  13
Replacing the lamp   15
Closing the door   15
TECHNICAL DATA  15
INSTALLATION  15
Positioning  15
Location  16
Electrical connection   16
Rear spacers   17
Levelling  17
Removing the shelf holders   18
Installation of the carbon air filter   18
Door reversibility   18
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS  20
Subject to change without notice
 SAFETY INFORMATION
In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using
the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid
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							unnecessary mistakes and accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the ap-
pliance are thoroughly familiar with its operation and safety features. Save these instruc-
tions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that ev-
eryone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety.
For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these users instructions as the
manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission.
Children and vulnerable people safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person re-
sponsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection
cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent playing chil-
dren to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.
• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a
spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock unusable before
you discard the old appliance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child.
General safety
CAUTION!
Keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal household
as explained in this instruction booklet.
• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.
• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refrigerating
appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appli-
ance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is neverthe-
less flammable.
During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the com-
ponents 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
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage
to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.
WARNING!
Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified
service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard.
1. Power cord must not be lengthened.Safety information
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							2. Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appli-
ance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.
3. Make sure that you can come to the mains plug of the appliance.
4. Do not pull the mains cable.
5. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. There is a risk of elec-
tric shock or fire.
6.
You must not operate the appliance without the lamp cover
1) of interior lighting.
• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/
wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
•
Bulb lamps
2) used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household ap-
pliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.
Daily Use
• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may explode.
•
Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall.
3)
• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
• Store pre-packed frozen food in accordance with the frozen food manufacturers in-
structions.
• Appliances manufacturers storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer
to relevant instructions.
• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure
on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
Care and cleaning
• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket.
• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.
• Regularly examine the drain in the refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean
the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.
Installation
For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.
• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appli-
ance if it is damaged. Report possible damages immediately to the place you bought it.
In that case retain packing.
• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil
to flow back in the compressor.
1) If the lamp cover is foreseen.
2) If the lamp is foreseen.
3) If the appliance is Frost Free.
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							• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheat-
ing. To achieve sufficient ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.
• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or
catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.
• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.
• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible after the installation of the appliance.
•
Connect to potable water supply only. 
4)
Service
• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be carried out by
a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts must be used.
Environment Protection
This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its
refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together
with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the ap-
pliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local
authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchang-
er. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol 
 are recyclable.
CONTROL PANEL
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1ON/OFF switch
2Fridge temperature regulator, + button
3Fridge temperature indicator
4Fridge temperature regulator, - button
5COOLMATIC button
6COOLMATIC indicator
7Fridge compartment indicator
8Freezer compartment indicator
9FROSTMATIC indicator
10FROSTMATIC button
11Freezer temperature regulator, + button
4) If a water connection is foreseen.
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							12Freezer temperature indicator
13Freezer temperature regulator, - button
14Alarm reset button
15Alarm indicator
Switching on
1. Insert the plug into the mains socket.
2. Set ON/OFF switch to ON.
3. The alarm indicator light flashes since the temperature is reached.
The acoustic alarm sounds.
4. Press the alarm reset button to reset the alarm.
If the door remains ajar for some minutes, the internal lighting will turn off electronically;
after this, the lighting function will be reset by closing and opening the door itself.
Switching off
To switch the entire appliance off:
1. Set ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
Temperature regulation
The set temperature of the fridge and of the freezer may be adjusted by pressing the tem-
perature regulator button. The temperature indicators show the set temperature.
For a correct storage of the food the following temperatures should be set:
• +5 °C in the fridge
• -18 °C in the freezer.
The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.
Fluctuations of some degrees around set temperature are normal and does not mean any
fault in the appliance.
COOLMATIC function
The COOLMATIC function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities of goods in the re-
frigerator.
To activate the function, do these steps:
1. Press the COOLMATIC button.
2. The COOLMATIC indicator switches on.
The COOLMATIC function now provides for intensive cooling. A temperature of +2°C is au-
tomatically selected.
The COOLMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 6 hours.
You can deactivate the function at any time:
1. Press the COOLMATIC button.
2. The COOLMATIC indicator switches off.
Holiday function
This function allows you to keep the refrigerator shut and empty during a long holiday pe-
riod (e.g. the summer holidays) without the formation of a bad smell.
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							The fridge compartment must be empty when the holiday function is on.
To activate the function, do this step:
1. press continuously the temperature regulator (warmest) until the letter H (Holiday)
appears on the temperature indicator. The Holiday function sets the temperature ap-
prox +15°C. The refrigerator is in the energy-saving mode.
To deactivate the function, do this step:
1. set the required temperature by pressing the fridge temperature regulator.
FROSTMATIC function
The FROSTMATIC function accelerates the freezing of fresh food and, at the same time, pro-
tects foodstuffs already stored from undesirable warming.
To activate the function, do these steps:
1. Press the FROSTMATIC button.
2. The FROSTMATIC indicator switches on.
The FROSTMATIC function is ended automatically after a period of 52 hours.
You can deactivate the function at any time:
1. Press the FROSTMATIC button.
2. The FROSTMATIC indicator switches off.
High temperature alarm
In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the freezer (e.g. power cut) alarm indi-
cator light will start to flash and a buzzer will sound.
Push the alarm reset button to stop the buzzer sound, while the alarm indicator light will
continue to flash.
The buzzer will stop automatically when the temperature has returned to normal while the
alarm indicator light will continue to flash.
Press the alarm reset button. The alarm indicator light goes out and at the same time the
freezer temperature indicator show for about 5 seconds the warmest temperature reached
in the freezer compartment.
FIRST USE
Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories
with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dry thoroughly.
Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.
DAILY USE
Storage of frozen food
When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the com-
partment let the appliance run at least 2 hours on the higher settings.First use
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							In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has
been off for longer than the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under rising
time, the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-
frozen (after cooling).
Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compart-
ment or at room temperature, depending on the time available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking
will take longer.
Carbon Air Filter
Your appliance is equipped with a carbon filter
behind a flap in the rear wall of the air distribut-
ing box.
The filter purifies the air from unwanted odours in
the fridge compartment meaning that the storage
quality will be further improved.
During the operation, always keep the air ventila-
tion flap closed.
Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be posi-
tioned as desired.
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							Bottle rack
Place the bottles (with the opening facing front)
in the pre-positioned shelf.
If the shelf is positioned horizontally, place only
closed bottles.
This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to
store previously opened bottles. To obtain this re-
sult, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards and
be placed on the next higher level.
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
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of vari-
ous sizes, the door shelves can be placed at
different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as fol-
lows:
gradually pull the shelf in the direction of
the arrows until it comes free, then reposi-
tion as required.
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							Chiller Zone
The Chiller Zone compartment is suitable for storing fresh food like fish, meat, seafood, be-
cause the temperature is lower here than in the rest of the fridge. It is placed in the lower
part of the refrigerator, directly above of the vegetable drawer.
If you wish to remove the Chiller Zone compart-
ment, do these steps:
1. Open the door of the refrigerator as wide as
possible. If you cannot open the door at an
angle of 180° because of a limit stop or any
other objects , remove the bottle shelf from
the door.
2. Pull the drawer towards yourself to the end
point.
3. Slightly lift the front part of the drawer.
4. Remove the drawer from its support.
5. Lift the back of the support from its nest.
6. Pull the frame towards yourself.
7. Remove the support frame.
To put the Chiller Zone compartment to its initial
position, do above steps in opposite sequence.
Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer
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The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their accidental removal or falling out.
At the time of its removal from the freezer, pull the basket towards yourself and, upon
reaching the end point, remove the basket by tilting its front upwards.
At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the front of the basket to insert it into the
freezer. Once you are over the end points, push the baskets back in their position.
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