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Switching off the appliance
To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0"
or disconnect from the electricity supply.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
1. Remove all refrigerated and deep-frozen packages as well as ice trays.
2. Remove the mains plug or switch off.
3. Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning
and Care”).
4. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories,
should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
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, which 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.
Warning!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peel,
– butyric acid;
– 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.
1. 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.
2. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off.
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Changing the light bulb

Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light
bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it. Light bulb data: 220-240 V,
max. 15 W
1. To switch off the appliance, turn the
temperature control knob to position
"0".
2. Unplug the mains plug.
3. To change the light bulb, remove the
screw from the light bulb cover.
4. Unhook the light bulb cover as
shown.
5. Change the defective light bulb.
6. Refit the light bulb cover and the
screw.
7. Put the refrigerator back into opera-
tion.
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During a normal night time period of approximately 8 hours a tradi-
tional fridge freezer can normally maintain the frozen food tempera-
ture but if the appliance is left for longer period in a low ambient
temperature the freezer will defrost .
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
mechanical or electrical breakdown.
Please note that proof of purchase is required for any in-guarantee service
calls.