AEG SANTO2344-6I- User Manual

Safety 32 • Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the fridge when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get them...

33 Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped or burned at an incinerating plant without danger! About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bag...

34 Remove transport safeguard The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport. 0 1. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance. 3 You can remove any remnants of adhesive using white spirit. Installation Installation Location The appliance shoul...

Installation 35 Your refrigerator needs ventilation Integratable models (i-appliances) The integrated door of the furniture cabinet largely seals the installation recess. i-appliances must therefore be provided with ventilation by having an opening in the furniture plinth. The warmed air must be abl...

37 Appliance Description View of Appliance (various models) Temperature regulator and interior lighting Butter and cheese compartment with lid Variable storage box (not included with all models, design differs depending on the model) Door storage compartment Bottle compartment Bottle holder (not on ...

39 The temperature regulator setting may therefore need to be adjusted to suit the specific conditions. Recommended settings: Examples: Important! High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold set-ting on the temperature regulator (position"5" to "6") can cause the c...

40 Interior Accessories Storage Shelves/Storage Racks Depending on the model, your appliance is equipped with either glass storage shelves or storage racks.The glass shelf above the fruit and vegetable compartment must always remain in this position so that fruit and vegetables stay fresh longer. Th...

Interior Accessories 41 Moisture regulation (not included with all models) On some models, there is an adjustable air grille in front of the shelf above the fruit and vegetable compartments. The opening in the ventilation slots can be steplessly adjusted with a slider. Slider in right position: Vent...

Interior Accessories 42 Variable Storage Box (not on all models, design differs depending on the model) Some models are equipped with a variable storage box which is fitted under a door shelf compartment and can be slid sideways. The box can be inserted under every door shelf compartment. 0 1. To ch...

43 Correct Storage For physical reasons, there are different temperature regions in the fridge. The coldest region is on the lowest storage shelf. Warmer regions are the top stor-age shelf, the vegetable basket and the storage compartments on the door.The arrangement example shows at which places in...

44 Freezing and storing frozen food The freezer compartment is for freezing and storing food. Important! • The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18 °C or colder before freezing food or storing food already frozen (for the recommended settings, see the table in the section "Starting...

45 Preparation of Ice Cubes 0 1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer compartment 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 f...

47 Cleaning and Maintenance For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accesso-ries, should be cleaned regularly. 1 Warning! • The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plu...

48 2 Energy Saving Tips • Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor. • Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance. N...

49 What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case. 1 Warning! Rep...

What to do if ... 50 Changing the light bulb 1 Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the cir-cuit breaker. Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 15 W, fitting: E 14 0 1. To switch off the appliance, turn th...

51 Noises during Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: • Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. • Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. • Bubbling/Splashing When refrigerant flows into th...

52 Technical Terminology • Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low, that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise. • Refrigera...

53 Customer Service If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service depart-ment. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service Locations".Select...