This document is a user manual for the AEG SKB818F1DC Refrigerator, providing comprehensive instructions for its installation, safe use, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Function Description
The AEG SKB818F1DC is a refrigerator designed for household and similar applications, such as farmhouses, staff kitchen areas in shops and offices, and by clients in hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast environments. It is intended for storing fresh food and is not suitable for freezing foodstuffs. The appliance features a cooling unit that uses isobutane (R600a) as a refrigerant, a natural gas with high environmental compatibility. It is equipped with a DYNAMICAIR function to ensure rapid cooling and uniform temperature within the compartment. The refrigerator also includes various safety features, such as a door open alarm, and is designed for easy installation into a built-in structure.
Usage Features
The refrigerator offers several features to enhance usability and food preservation:
- Temperature Regulation: Users can set the appliance's temperature using dedicated regulators. The recommended default temperature for the fridge is +4°C, with a customizable range between 2°C and 8°C. The set temperature is displayed on the control panel and remains stored even after a power failure.
- Coolmatic Function: This function is ideal for rapidly chilling a large amount of warm food, such as groceries after shopping. Activating Coolmatic helps prevent other food already in the refrigerator from warming up. It runs automatically for approximately 6 hours but can be deactivated manually.
- Holiday Mode: For extended periods when the appliance will be empty, Holiday Mode can be activated to reduce bad odors. This mode helps maintain the appliance while consuming less energy.
- DYNAMICAIR Function: This feature ensures rapid cooling and uniform temperature distribution within the refrigerator compartment. It activates automatically when needed but can also be switched on manually. The fan associated with this function operates only when the door is closed.
- ChildLock Function: To prevent unintentional operation, the ChildLock function can be activated, locking the control panel buttons.
- DrinksChill Function: This feature allows users to set an acoustic alarm for a preferred time, useful for chilling drinks or food products for a specific duration (from 1 to 90 minutes). An audible alarm sounds at the end of the countdown.
- Door Open Alarm: If the refrigerator door is left open for about 5 minutes, an audible alarm sounds, and an indicator flashes. The alarm stops when the door is closed and can be muted by pressing any button.
- Movable Shelves and Door Shelves: The interior is designed with runners for adjustable shelves, allowing users to customize storage space for various food package sizes. The appliance also includes a two-part shelf that can be folded to make better use of space, and a variable storage box that can be moved sideways.
- Vegetable Drawer: A dedicated drawer is provided for storing fruits and vegetables, designed for easy removal for cleaning.
- Food Storage Recommendations: The manual provides hints for fresh food refrigeration, including covering food, using closed containers for liquids, separating cooked and raw food, and defrosting food inside the fridge. It also offers specific advice for storing meat, fruits, vegetables, butter, cheese, and bottles, emphasizing the importance of proper packaging and air circulation.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for the appliance's longevity and optimal performance:
- Periodic Cleaning: The interior and accessories should be cleaned regularly with lukewarm water and neutral soap. Door seals should be checked and wiped clean to ensure they are free from debris. A thorough rinse and dry are recommended.
- Automatic Defrosting: The refrigerator compartment automatically defrosts during normal use. The defrost water drains into a special container at the back of the appliance, where it evaporates.
- Defrost Water Drain Hole Cleaning: It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent water overflow and dripping onto food. A tube cleaner is provided for this purpose.
- Non-Operation Period Precautions: If the appliance will not be used for a long period, it should be disconnected from the electricity supply, emptied of all food, cleaned, and the door left open to prevent unpleasant smells.
- Door Gasket Maintenance: Door gaskets should be cleaned regularly. If they are defective, they should be replaced by an Authorized Service Centre.
- Lamp Replacement: The appliance is equipped with a long-life LED interior light. Lamp replacement should only be carried out by an Authorized Service Centre.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a comprehensive troubleshooting section to help users identify and resolve common issues, such as the appliance not operating, being noisy, or having temperature problems. It provides possible causes and solutions, advising when to contact an Authorized Service Centre.
- Service and Spare Parts: Users are advised to contact an Authorized Service Centre for repairs and to use original spare parts. The manual specifies that certain spare parts (thermostats, temperature sensors, circuit boards, light sources, door handles, hinges, trays, and baskets) will be available for 7 years after the model is discontinued, and door gaskets for 10 years.
- Disposal: Instructions are provided for the safe disposal of the appliance, emphasizing the need to disconnect it from the mains, cut off the cable, remove the door, and contact municipal authorities for information on correct disposal, given the flammable gas in the insulation foam.
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