This document serves as the user manual for the AEG SCE8182XTS Fridge Freezer, providing comprehensive instructions for its installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It emphasizes safety information throughout, starting with general safety guidelines for children and vulnerable people, as well as general safety precautions for the appliance itself.
Function Description
The AEG SCE8182XTS is a fridge freezer designed for household and similar applications, including farmhouses, staff kitchen areas, hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast environments. Its primary function is to provide both refrigeration and freezing capabilities for food storage. The appliance utilizes isobutane (R600a) as a refrigerant, which is a natural gas with high environmental compatibility.
The refrigerator compartment is equipped with a DYNAMICAIR device that ensures rapid cooling and maintains a uniform temperature, activating automatically when needed (e.g., after door opening or in high ambient temperatures). The freezer compartment is designed for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for extended periods. It is a frost-free freezer, eliminating the need for manual defrosting as frost does not build up on internal walls or food items. The appliance also includes features for ice-cube production.
Usage Features
The fridge freezer is controlled via a user-friendly control panel with a display that shows temperature indicators, ON/OFF status, and various function icons.
Key usage features include:
- Temperature Regulation: Users can set the desired temperature for both the fridge and freezer compartments using dedicated temperature regulators. The default settings are +5°C for the fridge and -18°C for the freezer.
- Coolmatic Function: This function is ideal for rapidly chilling large amounts of warm food, such as after grocery shopping, to prevent warming of existing refrigerated items. It operates for approximately 6 hours automatically but can be manually switched off.
- Holiday Mode: Designed for long periods when the appliance is closed and empty, this mode helps prevent the formation of bad odors. It can be deactivated by selecting a different temperature.
- Frostmatic Function: This feature accelerates the freezing of fresh food, protecting already stored foodstuffs from undesirable warming. It automatically stops after 52 hours or can be manually deactivated.
- ChildLock Function: To prevent unintentional operation, the ChildLock function locks the control panel buttons.
- DrinksChill Function: This feature allows users to set an acoustic alarm for a preferred time (1 to 90 minutes), useful for cooling food products quickly or as a reminder for items in the freezer.
- High Temperature Alarm: The appliance alerts users with a flashing alarm icon, freezer temperature indicators, and an audible buzzer if the freezer compartment temperature increases (e.g., due to a power failure).
- Door Open Alarm: If the door is left open for approximately 90 seconds, an acoustic alarm sounds, and an alarm indicator flashes.
- Movable Shelves: The refrigerator compartment features movable shelves that can be adjusted to different heights to accommodate various food package sizes.
- Variable Storage Box: This model includes a variable storage box that can be moved sideways for flexible storage.
- Freezing and Storage of Frozen Food: Instructions are provided for optimal freezing, including activating the Frostmatic function for 2 hours before adding fresh food, dividing food into small portions, and proper packaging.
- Thawing: Guidance is given on thawing deep-frozen or frozen food in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, noting that small pieces can be cooked directly from frozen.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for the appliance's performance and longevity.
Key maintenance features and instructions include:
- Interior Cleaning: Before first use and periodically, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and neutral soap, then thoroughly dried. Harsh detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine, or oil-based cleaners should be avoided.
- Door Seals: Door seals should be regularly checked and wiped clean to ensure they are free from debris and maintain an airtight seal.
- Condenser and Compressor Cleaning: If accessible, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance should be cleaned with a brush to improve performance and save electricity.
- Defrost Water Drain Hole (Refrigerator): The defrost water drain hole in the refrigerator compartment channel needs periodic cleaning to prevent water overflow and dripping onto food.
- Frost-Free Freezer: The freezer compartment is frost-free, meaning it automatically prevents frost buildup, eliminating the need for manual defrosting.
- Periods of Non-Operation: For long periods of non-use, users are advised to disconnect the appliance, remove all food, clean it thoroughly, and leave the doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.
- Lamp Replacement: The appliance is equipped with a long-life LED interior light. Replacement of the lighting device should only be carried out by an Authorised Service Centre.
- Closing the Door: Instructions are provided for ensuring proper door closure, including cleaning gaskets, adjusting the door if necessary, and replacing defective gaskets via an Authorised Service Centre.
The manual also includes a troubleshooting section to address common issues such as the appliance not operating, alarms, temperature display errors, and the lamp not working, offering possible causes and solutions. It also describes normal operating sounds to help users distinguish them from potential problems.
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