AEG Scs 81800 F0 User Manual

							The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes) for a few seconds.
2. Press the Timer regulator button to change the Timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Minute Minder indicator is shown.
The Timer start to flash (min).
At the end of the countdown the Minute Minder indicator flashes and an audible alarm
sounds:
1. Remove any drinks contained in the freezer compartment.
2. Press OK button to switch off the sound and terminate the function.
It is possible to deactivate the function at any time during the countdown:
1. Press the Mode button until the Minute Minder indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Minute Minder indicator goes off.
It is possible to change the time during the countdown and at the end by pressing the Tem-
perature colder button and the Temperature warmer button.
Child Lock function
To lock the buttons from unintentional operation select the Child Lock function.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
2. The Child Lock indicator flashes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Child Lock indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Child Lock indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Child Lock indicator goes off.
High temperature alarm
An increase in the temperature in the freezer compartment (for example due to an earlier
power failure) is indicated by:
• flashing the alarm and freezer temperature indicators
• sounding of buzzer.
To reset the alarm:
1. Press any button.
2. The buzzer switches off.
3. The freezer temperature indicator shows the highest temperature reached for a few
seconds. Then show again the set temperature.
4. The alarm indicator continue to flash until the normal conditions are restored.
When the alarm has returned the alarm indicator goes off.Control panel
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							Door open alarm
An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is left open for a few minutes. The door open alarm
conditions are indicated by:
• flashing Alarm light
• acoustic buzzer
When normal conditions are restored (door closed), the alarm will stop.
During the alarm, the buzzer can be switched off by pressing alarm button.
COOLMATIC function
If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery
shopping, we suggest activating the COOLMATIC function to chill the products more rapidly
and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The COOLMATIC indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The COOLMATIC indicator is shown.
The COOLMATIC function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours.
To switch off the function before its automatic end:
1. Press the Mode button until the COOLMATIC indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The COOLMATIC indicator goes off.
The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.
Holiday function
This function allows you to keep the refrigerator closed and empty during a long holiday
period without the formation of a bad smell.
The fridge compartment must be empty with holiday function on.
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The Holiday indicator flashes.
The fridge temperature indicator shows the set temperature.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The Holiday indicator is shown.
To switch off the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the Holiday indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The Holiday indicator goes off.
The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.
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							FROSTMATIC function
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the corresponding icon appears.
The FROSTMATIC indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The FROSTMATIC indicator is shown.
This function stops automatically after 52 hours.
To switch off the function before its automatic end:
1. Press the Mode button until the FROSTMATIC indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. The FROSTMATIC indicator goes off.
The function switches off by selecting a different freezer set temperature.
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.
If “dEMo” appears on the Display, the appliance is in demonstration mode: refer to “WHAT
TO DO IF...” paragraph.
DAILY USE
Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-
frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the FROSTMATIC function at least 24 hours before placing the
food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.
Place the fresh food to be frozen in the upper compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating
plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.
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.
If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers and baskets from appliance
and place food on cooling shelves to obtain the best performance.First use
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							WARNING!
Make sure that foods do not exceed the load limit stated on the side of the upper section
(where applicable) 
In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has
been off for longer that 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).
Frozen Food Calendar
The symbols 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 treating before freezing.
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.
Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these
trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment.
Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.
Cold accumulators
One or more cold accumulators are supplied in the freezer; these increase the length of
time for which food will keep in the event of a power failure or breakdown.
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							Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a
series of runners so that the shelves can be posi-
tioned as desired.
For better use of space, the front half-shelves can
lie over the rear ones.
Positioning the door shelves
To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at dif-
ferent heights.
Positioning the sliding box
The sliding box can be placed at different heights.
To make these adjustments proceed as follow:
1. lift the shelf with the sliding box up-
wards and out of the holders in the
door
2. remove the retaining bracket out of the
guide under the shelf
3. Reverse the above operation to insert
the sliding box at a different height.
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 tempera-
ture 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
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							warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consump-
tion.
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
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 draw-
er(s) provided.
Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in alu-
minium 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 retail-
er;
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							• 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.
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. 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 ev-
ery 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 com-
pressor, where it evaporates.Care and cleaning
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							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
already inserted into the drain hole.
Defrosting the freezer
A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top com-
partment.
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 plas-
tic scraper in the appropriate seating at
the bottom centre, placing a basin un-
derneath to collect the defrost water
In order to speed up the defrosting process,
place a pot of warm water in the freezer
compartment. In addition, remove pieces of
ice that break away before defrosting is com-
plete.
4. When defrosting is completed, dry the
interior thoroughly and keep the scraper
for future use.
5. Switch on the appliance.
6. After two or three hours, reload the previously removed food into the compartment.
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							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 stor-
age 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
10) 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.
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.
ProblemPossible causeSolution
The appliance is noisyThe appliance is not supported
properlyCheck if the appliance stands sta-
ble (all the four feet should be on
the floor)
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 in stand-by.Close and open the door.
 The lamp is defective.Refer to Replacing the lamp.
The buzzer sounds. The
Alarm light flashing.The temperature in the freezer is
too high.Refer to High Temperature
Alarm.
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.
10) If foreseen.
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							ProblemPossible causeSolution
 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.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the FROSTMATIC
or COOLMATIC button, or
after changing the tem-
perature.This is normal, no error has oc-
curred.The compressor starts after a pe-
riod of time.
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.
The temperature in the
appliance is too low/high.The temperature regulator is not
set correctly.Set a higher/lower temperature.
 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 re-
frigerator 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.
Upper or lower square is
shown in the temperature
Display.An error has occurred in meas-
uring the temperature.Call your service representative
(the cooling system will continue
to keep food products cold, but
temperature adjustment will not
be possible).
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