ARCTIS G 8 88 50 i
Integrating Freezer
Operating and Installation Instructions
AEG Hausgeräte GmbH
Postfach 1036
D-90327 Nürnberg
2222 107-63
Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Operating and indicator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Starting up and temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Ice pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Freezing and storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Frozen Food Symbols/ Freezing calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Something Not Working . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Service and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Guarantee Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Your appliance needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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Safety
Please read this instruction book before using the appliance and retain for
future reference. These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety,
ensure you understand them fully before using the appliance.
Intended use
• The appliance is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the free-
zing and storing of frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the applian-
ce is used for purposes other than those intended or used incorrectly, no
liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may
be caused.
• Alterations or changes to the appliance are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
Prior to initial start–up
• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance should
a damaged appliance be plugged in! In the event of damage, please con-
tact your retailer.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit
of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compa-
tibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
• During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that
none of the components 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.
Safety of children
• Keep packaging material away from children.
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains
plug, cut off the mains cable and remove any locks or catches, to prevent
young children being trapped inside.
• Do not allow children to tamper with the controls or play with the pro-
duct.
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Daily Operation
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flamma-
ble materials such as, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in
the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment. They can
burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even
explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in
the freezer compartment.
• Ice cream or ice cubes can cause “frost/freezer” burns if consumed strai-
ght from the freezer.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to the
food.
This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in
accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures in
accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), accident
prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and the regu-
lations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE) were observed in
the manufacture of this appliance.
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
– 73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines.
– 89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
(including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer (e.g.
electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and
disconnect from the electricity supply.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull
on the cable.
Service
• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance your-
self. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound.
The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chlorofluo-
rocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of
at a waste-paper recycling collection location.
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Disposal of old Appliances
Positioning
For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed of
properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its service
life - to your new appliance as well.
This appliance should only be installed at a location where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate classification indicated on the rat-
ing plate, which is located on the inside left of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each
climate classification.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any
snap or latch closures, to prevent small children being trapped inside.
• Contact your local Council or Environmental Health Office to see if there
are facilities in your area to recycle the appliance.
Climate classification
for an ambient temperature of
SN
N
+10 to +32 °C
+16 to +32 °C
Remove transport packaging
The appliance should be located in a dry atmosphere, out of direct sunlight
and away from continuous heat and extreme temperature, e.g. not next to
a boiler or radiator, or in a very cold room e.g. an outhouse. If these tem-
peratures are exceeded i.e. warmer or colder, then the appliance may not
operate correctly.
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.
• Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the
appliance.
For building-in and door reversal instructions please refer to the relevant
instructions.
Your appliance needs air
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For safety reasons, minimum
ventilation must be as shown
Fig.
Attention: keep ventilation
openings clear of obstruction;
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542
880
560 min.
873
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Installation
Operating and indicator panel
Electrical Connection
°C
°C
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried
out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not
be observed.
A B
D
E
F
G
H
I
C
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 approved (BS 1362)
fuse must be used.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
ON/OFF light
Freezer button ON/OFF (green)
Temperature setting button (warmest)
Temperature display
Temperature setting button (coldest)
Fast freezing light (amber)
Fast freezing button
Important!
GREEN & YELLOW
13 AMP. FUSE
The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the fol-
lowing code:
Alarm light (red)
Alarm reset button
Green and Yellow Earth
Blue
Brown
Neutral
Live
A. Light ON/OFF
As the colours of the wires in the
mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured mark-
ings identifying the terminals in your
plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter “E” or by the earth symbol or coloured green and yel-
low.
BROWN
BLUE
B. Button ON/OFF
CORD CLAMP
D207
ON: Press the button (B). The pilot light (A) switches on.
OFF: Keep button (B) pressed until the pilot light (A) and the temperature
display switches off.
1.
C - E. Temperature setting buttons
The temperature can be adjusted between -15°C and -24°C.
2.
3.
4.
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked “N” or
coloured black.
The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked “L” or
coloured red.
Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and
the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath.
By pressing the button (C or E), the current temperature setting flashes on
the display. It is only possible to adjust the required temperature while the
display is flashing. To set a warmer temperature, press button (C). To set a
colder temperature, press button (E). The display will show the newly selec-
ted temperature for a few seconds and then return to the temperature insi-
de the freezer. The newly selected temperature will be reached within 24
hours.
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.
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Guarantee Conditions
Attention!
Guarantee Conditions
During the stability period by the first starting the temperature displayed
can not correspond to the setting temperature. During this time it is possi-
ble that the temperature displayed is lower than the setting temperature.
AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance.
1. The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is handed over to
the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documen-
tation.
D. Temperature display
The guarantee does not cover commercial use.
During normal operation the display shows the temperature of the warme-
st food pack in the freezer.
A difference of 5°C between the temperature shown on the display and the
actual temperature in the freezer is quite normal.
2. The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty workmanship or
faulty materials. The guarantee does not cover appliances where defects or poor perfor-
mance are due to misuse, accidental damage, neglect, faulty.installation, unauthorised
modification or attempted repair, commercial use or failure to observe requirements and
recommendations set out in the instruction book.
This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs, removable glassware, or plastic.
3. Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nearest customer
service office (manufacturer’s service or authorised agent). AEG reserves the right to sti-
pulate the place of the repair (i.e. the customer’s home, place of installation or AEG work-
shop).
Attention!
Difference between the temperature displayed and temperature setting is
normal. Especially when:
- a new setting has recently been selected
- the door has been left open for a long time
- warm food has been placed in the compartment
4. The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials.
5. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the applian-
ce. Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of AEG.
F. Fast freezing pilot light
6. The purchaser’s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you
to your new home subject to the following qualifications:
G. Fast freezing button
The fast freeze function can be switched off at any time by pressing button
(G), the light (F) will switch off.
If you forget to switch off the fast freeze function, the appliance will auto-
matically switch it off once the freezing process has ended.
- The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
- The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exist
in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
- This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
- Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.
- The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used
domestically, i.e. a normal household.
- The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre, listed below, to give
them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is
aware of your move and able to look after you and your appliances.
Warning!
When to use the “FROSTMATIC” function:
about 6 hrs
before
Introducing small quantities of fresh food
(about 5 kg)
France
Germany
Italy
Sweden
UK
Senlis
+33 (0)3 44 62 29 29
+49 (0) 800 234 7378
+39 (0) 800 117 511
+46 (0) 8 672 53 60
+44 (0) 1753 219899
Nürnberg
Pordenone
Stockholm
Slough
about 24 hrs
before
Introducing the maximum quantity of fresh food
(see rating plate)
not needed
not needed
Introducing frozen food
Introducing small quantities of fresh food daily
2 kg maximum
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H
I
Alarm light
Service and Spare Parts
Alarm reset button
In the event of an abnormal temperature rise inside the freezer (e.g. after a
power cut) warning light (H) will start to flash and a buzzer will sound.
After the temperature has returned to normal, the warning light (H) will
continue to flash, although the buzzer has stopped.
When the alarm button (I) is pressed, the warmest temperature reached in
the compartment flashes on the display (D).
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase
spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:
0870 5 929929
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Cen-
tre covering your post code area.
For address of your local Service Force Centre and further information
Sound signal alarm with open door
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read details under
the heading “Something Not Working”.
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give following
details:
This appliance incorporates an alarm which gives off a sound signal when
the door remains open for more than 60 seconds. The signal can be stopped
by closing the door.
1.Your name, address and post code
2.Your telephone number
3.Clear and concise details of the fault
4.The model and serial number of the apliance. (found on the rating plate).
5.The purchase date
Starting up and temperature regulation
Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to starting the
appliance. Plug in the appliance at the mains supply.
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is
required for in-guarantee service calls.
• Press the button ON/OFF (B). The freezer is switched on. The freezer is pre-
set to run at -18°C. this temperature will be reached in a few hours.
• As soon as the appliance is switched on the temperature display (D) shows
the current temperature inside the appliance, the alarm reset light (H) fla-
shes and a buzzer sounds.
• Press the alarm reset button (I).
• The buzzer stops and the alarm light (H) continues to flash until the set-
ting temperature is reached.
Customer Care Department
For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance or for futher
information on AEG products, please contact our Customer Care
Department by letter or telephone at the address below or visit our
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliances
Ice pack
55-77 High Street,
There are two ice packs in one drawer of the freezer.
Slough,
Berkshire
SL1 1DZ
In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the ice pack will lengthen
the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to become too warm by
several hours. The ice pack can only fulfil this task efficiently if it is placed
in the uppermost drawer, at the front, above the frozen food. You can use
the ice pack for cooling cold bags.
Tel: 08705 350 350*
*calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Temperature is not properly Please look in the "Initial Start
adjusted. Up" section.
Door was open for an exten- Open the door only as long as
Remedy
Freezing and storing frozen food
You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself.
• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18 °C or colder
before freezing food.
ded period.
necessary.
The freezer temperature is not
sufficient, red light lights up,
temperature alarm sounds
A large quantity of warm
food was placed in the
appliance within the last 24
hours.
The appliance is near a heat Please look in the "Installation
source.
• Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate. The free-
zing 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. The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen
right through to the core as quickly as possible.
Press the fast freeze switch
location" section.
Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal with
• Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will cause
increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
• Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufacturer.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into meals)
may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures.
There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flamma-
ble materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill car-
tridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst when
the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even explode!
Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in the free-
zer.
Door seal is not air tight (pos- a hair dryer (not hotter than
sibly after changing over the approx. 50 °C). At the same
Heavy build up of frost, possi-
bly also on the door seal.
hinges).
time shape the warmed door
seal by hand until it sits cor-
rectly.
The compressor does not start
immediately after changing
the temperature setting.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
The compressor starts after a
period of time.
If, after carrying out the necessary checks there is still a fault with your
appliance please contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
In guarantee customers should ensure that the suggested checks have
been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mecha-
nical or electrical breakdown.
• 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.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service
calls.
Important! Do not touch frozen food
with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food.
1.
2.
Place the packed food in the drawers.
Place food to be frozen as shown in
figure. Unfrozen food must not tou-
ch items already frozen, otherwise
the frozen food could begin to
defrost.
Press the fast freeze button 24 hours
before introducing fresh food for
freezing. The yellow light comes on.
9 Kg
7 Kg
D670
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3.
Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type, as far as possible.
Energy Saving Tips
Preparation of Ice Cubes
• Do not install the appliance near radiators or other sources of continuous
warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent opera-
tion of the compressor.
• Ensure sufficient air circulation at the appliance base and at the back wall
of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings.
• Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool
first.
• Only leave door open as long as necessary.
1.
Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer com-
partment and leave to freeze.
2.
To loosen the frozen cubes, either twist 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 com-
partment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use the ice scraper supplied.
• Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food will
then be used to cool the fridge.
Frozen Food Symbols/Freezing Calendar
• 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.
Something Not Working
If the appliance is not functioning correctly, please carry out the following
checks before contacting your local AEG Service Force Centre.
Warning!
Repairs should only be carried out by qualified service engineers. Repairs
carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunc-
tioning.
• By attaching the included index-tabs to the drawers, they can be marked
according to which type of foods the individual compartments contain.
Appliance is not switched on Switch on the appliance.
Mains plug is not plugged in
Insert mains plug.
or is loose.
Appliance does not work no
pilot light is illuminated.
Defrosting
Check fuse, replace if neces-
sary.
Fuse has blown or is defective.
Socket is defective.
The freezer will become progressively covered with frost. This should be
removed with the special plastic scraper provided, whenever the thickness
of the frost exceeds 4 mm. During this operation it is not necessary to swit-
ch off the power supply or to remove the foodstuffs.
However when the ice becomes very thick on the inner liner, complete
defrosting should be carried out as follows:
Mains malfunctions are to be
corrected by an electrician.
Green light does not light up,
yellow light lights up when
fast freeze fuction is activa-
ted, appliance is on.
Yellow light does not light up,
when fast freeze fuction is
activated, appliance is on.
Please inform your local AEG
Service Force Centre
Green light faulty.
Please inform your local AEG
Service Force Centre
Yellow light faulty.
Press the temperature setting
button to a warmer setting.
Appliance cools too much.
Temperature is set too cold.
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1.
2.
Remove the frozen food from the
freezer, wrap it in several layers of
newspaper and put it in a very
cool place.
Switch off the appliance and pull
out the plug, or press the
“ON/OFF” button
Leave the freezer compartment
door open.
Insert the plastic scraper into the
recess provided under the defrost
water channel and place a collec-
ting basin under it.
Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories,
should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
3.
4.
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the appliance
from the electricity supply.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumu-
late in electrical components and could cause an electrical shock! Hot
vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
5.
6.
Once defrosting is completed keep the scraper for future use;
Press the temperature setting button to the required setting or replace the
plug in the power socket.
Warning!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peel,
– butyric acid;
Warning!
Never use metal tools to scrape off the frost
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 shor-
ten their safe storage life.
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
• 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 liqiud added.
Switching off the appliance
1.
2.
3.
Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen
food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well covered.
To switch off the appliance, press the “ON/OFF” button or disconnect from
the electricity supply.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
Remove all packages as well as ice trays.
Remove the mains plug or switch off.
Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning
and Care”).
Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or discon-
nect from the electricity supply.
1.
2.
3.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with lukewarm water
and with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0,5 litre of water).
4.
5.
Dry the appliance thoroughly.
4.
Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
When everything is dry place the appliance back into service.
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