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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces-
sories, 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
accumulate in electrical components, which could cause an electri-
cal 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.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
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 swit-
ch off.
3. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with lukewarm water
and with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5ml to 0,5 litre of water).
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.
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Guarantee Conditions
Guarantee Conditions
AEG offer the following guarantee to the first purchaser of this appliance.
1.The guarantee is valid for 12 months commencing when the appliance is
handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purcha-
se invoice or similar documentation.
The guarantee does not cover commercial use.
2.The guarantee covers all parts or components which fail due to faulty work-
manship or faulty materials. The guarantee does not cover appliances whe-
re defects or poor performance are due to misuse, accidental damage,
neglect, faulty.installation, unauthorised modification or attempted repair,
commercial use or failure to observe requirements and recommendations
set out in the instruction book.
This guarantee does not cover such parts as light bulbs, removable glas-
sware, or plastic.
3.Should guarantee repairs be necessary the purchaser must inform the nea-
rest customer service office (manufacturer’s service or authorised agent).
AEG reserves the right to stipulate the place of the repair (i.e. the custo-
mer’s home, place of installation or AEG workshop).
4.The guarantee or free replacement includes both labour and materials.
5.Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for
the appliance. Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the pro-
perty of AEG.
6.The purchaser’s statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.
European Guarantee
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee
moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications:
- The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.
- The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and
parts as exist in the new country of use for this brand or range of products.
- This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
- Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free
Trade Area.
- The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is
only used domestically, i.e. a normal household.
- The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new
country.
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre, listed
below, to give them details of your new home. They will then ensure that the
local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you
and your appliances.
France Senlis +33 (0)3 44 62 29 29
Germany Nürnberg +49 (0) 911 323 2600
Italy Pordenone +39 (0) 1678 47053
Sweden Stockholm +46 (0) 8 738 7910
UK Slough +44 (0) 1753 219899
