AEG OKO_ARCTIS 2682 GT - Manual (Page 6)

General instructions
You have just purchased a home freezer which has
been produced according to the standards applic­
able to these appliances. During manufacture, the
necessary measures have been taken as required
by the Appliance Safety Act, the Accident Preven­
tion
Regulations for Refrigerating Installations
(VBG 20), and the Requirements of the Association
of German Electrical Engineers (VDE).
The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leak­
age.
C € This appliance complies with the following EC
Directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19.02.1973 - Low-Voltage Direct­
ive
- 89/336/EEC of 03. 05. 1989 (Including Amend­
ment Directive 92/31/EEC) - EMC Directive.
Before starting up, we recommend you to read the
following Instructions for Use, since only by doing
so can you benefit from all the advantages offered
by your chest freezer.
These Instructions for Use are intended for several
comparable
models with different equipment.
Please note only the Instructions which refer to your
chest freezer version.
Industrial use
Should you use your home freezer for industrial
purposes, please note the legal requirements valid
in your area.
Choice of location
If possible, your freezer should be installed in a dry,
well-ventilated room. Please make sure that your
chest freezer or Its electrical components are not
exposed to any spraying or splashing water.
The refrigerating unit needs a good supply of air and
proper ventilation In order to function perfectly.
Please make sure that the external walls of the app­
liance are not covered over or blocked.
Ambient temperature has an effect on the power
consumption of the refrigerating system. The app­
liance should therefore:
- not stand In the direct sunshine, next to a radiator,
or close to the oven
- stand in a position where the ambient tempera­
ture corresponds with the climate category for
which the appliance was designed.
You will find data on this on the rating plate, which is
in the ir)terior of the appliance. It will consist of one
of the following:
Climate Ambient temperature
category from... to
SN +10to+32°C
N +16to+32*^0
ST +18to+38°C
T +18to+43°C
The appliance should be Installed horizontally on a
firm surface. Correct any floor irregularities with
suitable packing pieces.
When your chest freezer is In use, you will find that
the outside is warm to touch. This is caused by the
special
cooling system, integrated cooling circuit
(shell-and-tube condenser) whose heat prevents
formation of condensation and thereby rust on the
external housing.
Ensure that all surfaces (sides) of your chest freezer
receive sufficient air so that the heat can be dissi­
pated.
Thermometer/
temperature indicator
On some models there is a thermometer fitted Into
the dividing wall between the large and the small
freezer space.
It shows the temperature of the items at the same
level as the upper filling mark. If your freezer Is not
full, please remove the thermometer from Its holder
and place it on the frozen food.
You can remove the thermometer by withdrawing it
laterally from Its holder (Fig. 1).
If the lid is open for long periods, the temperature in­
dication will be affected by room air.
Fig. 10
On some models there is a digital temperature in­
dicator integrated into the handle of the freezer. It
normally shows the temperature at which your food
is being kept, in degrees centigrade. However, there
are exceptions:
- For a short time after you switch on you will see
two dashes.
- If the storage temperature is above zero you will
see
- If there has been a breakdown and the tempera­
ture cannot be measured, you will see or
“-36” on the Indicator. At the same time you will
see the warning on the red light diode and hear
the audible warning sound - please refer to
“Breakdowns and Customer Service”.
Note: The temperature indicator shows the temper­
ature of the food In store and therefore only changes
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