Table Top Freezer
Operating Instructions
Table Top Freezer
Operating Instructions
Dear customer,
Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important infor- mation for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.
These operating instructions are for use with several technically com- parable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes which apply to your model.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/ or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.
???This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible malfunctions by the user in the section "What to do if ...". If these instructions should not be sufficient, contact your local Service Force Centre.
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he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly...
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Contents
Important Safety Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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Important Safety Instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance.
Intended use
???The freezer is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the fre- ezing and storing frozen food, as well as for making ice. If the appli- ance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incor- rectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may be caused.
???Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of safety.
???If you use the freezer in a commercial application or for purposes other than the freezing or frozen storage of foods, the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages which may occur.
Prior to initial
???Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage, please contact your supplier.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmen- tal compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable.
???During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
???If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
???avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
???thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Safety of children
???Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children. There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!
???Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock
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themselves in the appliance when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get themselves into other dangerous situations.
???Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let children play with the appliance!
Daily Operation
???Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the appliance.
???Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in the freezer. Exception: high alcohol content spirits can be stored in the freezer.
???Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after removal from the freezer. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or ton- gue and cause injury.
???Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the food.
???Do not operate any electrical appliances in the freezer (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
???Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.
???When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.
In case of malfunction
???If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the "What to do if ..." section of these instructions. If the information given there does not help, please do not perform any further repairs yourself.
???Under no circumstance should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre.
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Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or burned at an incinerating plant without danger.
About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chloro- fluorocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed of at a
Disposal of old Appliances
For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed of properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its service life - for your new appliance as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch closures. This ensures that playing children do not lock themselves inside the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place themselves into other
Disposal:
???The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse.
???The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of the appliance, must not be damaged.
???Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be obtained from your local Council or Environmental Health Office.
Remove transport packaging
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport. ??? Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.
You can remove any remnants of adhesive using white spirit.
???Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance.
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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room.
Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by the ambient temperature.
The appliance should therefore
???not be exposed to direct sunlight;
???not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;
???only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed.
The climate classification can be found on the serial plate, which is located at the left on the inside of the appliance.
The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification:
If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is required, in order to pre- vent the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance.
Your freezer needs air
For correct operation this appliance must be located in a dry atmos- phere, away from heat sources, e.g. cookers, radiators, boilers and direct sunlight.
You should also ensure that air can circulate freely around the back and the top of the cabinet. There should be 100mm (4???) between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture. Alternatively allow 50mm (2???) between the top of the cabinet and any overhanging kitchen furniture and a gap of 25mm (1???) on either side of the appliance.
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Do not obstruct the space underneath. The back of the cabinet may be placed close to the wall but must not touch it. DO NOT install in places with restricted ventilation.
Adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet using your fingers.
Electrical Connection
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
WARNING ??? THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The manufacturer declines any liability should these safety measures not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance rating plate. The rating plate is inside, on the left.
The appliance is supplied with a 13 amp plug fitted. In the event of having to change the fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp ASTA approved (BS 1362) fuse must be used.
Important
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue:Neutral
Brown:Live
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Reversing the door
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
Warning! When changing the side at which the door opens, the appli- ance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.
???Tilt the appliance slightly towards the rear and prop it securely.
???Unscrew the door hinge screws (K)
K
???Unscrew the upper pin (A) and screw it into place on the opposite side.
???Fit the door into the upper pin (A) and close it.
???Screw the hinge pin bracket (1)
??? Unscrew the handle. Refit it on the opposite side after having pushed in the plugs with a punch. Cover the holes left open with the plugs con- tained in the documentation pack.
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Prior to Initial
???Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
???Remove the ice pack from the appliance.
???Only put the ice pack to freeze in the top drawer after the optimal storage temperature of
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Description of the appliance
View of the appliance
1 Drawer for storage and freezing fresh food
2 Drawer for storage and freezing fresh food
3 Drawer for storage
4 Drawer for storage
5 Control panel
The freezer has stops to prevent the drawers from falling out when fully extended.
To remove the drawers (e.g. for cleaning purposes), pull them out as far as the stops, lift and extract.
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Operating and indicator panel
1 Temperature control knob and ON/OFF switch
2 Fast freeze button
3 Fast freeze light (amber)
4 Warning light (red)
5 Pilot light (green)
The temperature control knob (1), which incorporates the appliance???s
The green pilot light (5), which comes on when the appliance is switched on and the mains voltage is available. In this switch position, the refrigerating unit automatically operates by system control.
The temperature regulator (1), which can be used for continuously variable setting of the most energy saving storage temperature for your frozen food.
The optimum storage conditons occur at
The
The red remperature pilot light (4) comes on when:
???the appliance has been started up but the storage temperature has not yet been attained;
???the minimum storage temperature is no longer being maintained (fault);
???excessive amounts of fresh food are placed inside; or
???if the appliance door is open for too long.
Important note: if you operate the
After adjusting the temperature, leave the appliance to set tempera- ture and allow 24 hours for the temperature to stablise before making
further changes.
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Starting up and temperature regulation
???Turn the temperature regulator (1) in the direction of ???1???.
The green light (5) and the red light (4) come on, the audible warning sounds (if fitted), and the refrigeration motor starts up.
???Additionally operate the
The amber pilot light (3) comes on, the audible warning switches itself off, and the refrigerator motor runs continuously.
???Only when the red light (4) has gone out should you reset the fast- freeze switch (2) the amber light (3) goes out and the audible warning is activated again.
The temperature control knob (1) can be used to set the required storage temperature,
Setting ???1??? means:
highest, warmest internal temperature
Setting ???4??? means:
lowest, coldest internal temperature
Recommended control knob setting:
1.5 to 2.
Important: Regularly check on the red temperature pilot light (4) to ensure that the required storage temperature is being maintained.
Ice pack
There is an ice pack in one drawer of the freezer.
Refer to the section ???Prior to Initial
In the event of a power failure or malfunction, the ice pack will lengthen the amount of time it takes for the frozen food to defrost by several hours.
The ice pack can only fulfil this task optimally if it is placed in the uppermost drawer, at the front, above the frozen food.
You can use the ice pack for cooling cold bags.
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Freezing and storing frozen food
You can use your freezer for freezing fresh food yourself.
Important!
???The temperature in the freezer compartment must be
???Please observe the freezing capacity given on the rating plate. The freezing capacity is the maximum quantity of fresh food that can be frozen within a period of 24 hours. If you wish to freeze food sever- al days in a row, please observe a maximum capacity of only 2/3 to 3/4 of that on the rating plate. The quality of the food is best pre- served when it is frozen right through to the core as quickly as pos- sible.
???Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
???Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufac- turer.
???Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
???Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temper- atures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the freezer.
???Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer. They can burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content drinks can even explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine, sparkling wine etc. in the freezer.
???Press the fast freeze switch for freezing of fresh food. The amber light illuminates.
To utilise the maximum rated freezing capacity, switch on the fast freeze switch 24 hours before freezing is due to start (the amber light illuminates). For smaller amounts the fast freeze switch should be switched on 4 - 6 hours in advance.
???All foods must be packed air tight prior to freezing, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamina- tion of other frozen goods occurs.
Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to the food and cause skin abrasions.
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???Place the packed food in the drawers. Place food to be frozen in the appliance??s top drawer (1) equipped with its own refrigerating unit. Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen, otherwise the frozen food could begin to defrost. Freezer drawers (2), (3) and (4) should only be used for storage of frozen food. The lowest drawer has a solid base and can be used for catching some of the
Place frozen foods in the drawers sorted by type, as far as possible. Index tabs are supplied for placing on drawers. To mark the contents of the individual drawers, press the index tab over the corresponding symbol (see "Frozen Food Symbols/Freezer Calendar" section). This will give you a better overview of the contents, avoid extended door opening and therefore save electricity.
???Once the required storage temperate has been reached, press the fast freeze switch again. The yellow light goes out.
Tips:
??? The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
???freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
???special cans for frozen goods;
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???The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrap: plastic clips, rubber bands or tape.
???Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for the frozen food to dry out.
???Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
???Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or
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Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
???The symbols on the drawers show different types of frozen goods.
???The numbers indicate storage times in months for the appropriate types
of frozen goods. Whether the upper or lower value of the indicated storage time is valid depends on the quality of the foods and pre- treating before freezing. The lower value applies to foods with high fat content.
???By attaching the included index- tabs to the drawers, they can be marked according to which type of foods the individual compartments contain.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
???Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer compartment and leave to freeze.
???To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it under running water for a few seconds.
Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use the ice scraper supplied.
Defrosting
During use and when the door is opened, moisture is deposited as frost inside the appliance, particularly on the evaporator. This frost must be removed from time to time using the soft plastic scraper sup- plied. Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.
The freezer should always be defrosted when the layer of frost has reached a thickness of approx. 4 millimetres. Defrost should be carried out once a year regardless of the amount of frost that has built up. A good time for defrosting is when the appliance is empty or contains only a small amount of food.
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???Each temperature rise reduces the keeping qualities of your frozen food. Around 12 hours before defrosting your freezer, switch over to fast freeze to build up a low temperature reserve in the frozen food.
Warning!
???Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process.
???Do not use defrosting sprays, they can be hazardous to your health and/or contain substances that damage plastics.
Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the food.
???Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store it, covered, in a cool place.
???Switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.
???Remove all drawers. Insert the plastic
scraper in the special location to act as an extension channel and place underneath a basin to collect the defrost water.
Tip: To speed up the defrosting process, place a pan with warm water in the appli- ance and close the door.
Remove pieces of ice that have fallen before they completely defrost.
???After defrosting, thoroughly clean the freezer compartment and interior fittings.
Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces- sories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
???The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or disconnect from the power supply.
???Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
???The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
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Important!
???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.
???Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.
???After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
???After everything is dry, switch to fast freeze. After running the appli- ance for two or three hours, it is ready again for storing frozen food. Once the frozen food has been placed in the freezer, return the fast freeze switch to the off position.
Magnetic door seal
After opening and closing the door of your freezer whilst it is in operation, you will not immediately be able to open the door again because a vacuum will have developed inside, keeping the door closed until the pressures inside and outside the door have equalised. After a few minutes you can easily reopen the door.
Energy Saving Tips
???Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor.
???Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings.
???Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool first.
???Only leave door open as long as necessary.
???Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.
???Check the storage temperature in the freezer on the thermometer.
???Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food will then be used to cool the fridge.
???Keep the heat emitting condenser, the metal grille on the rear wall of your appliance, always clean.
What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
Spare parts:
The following spare parts can be ordered from your local AEG Service Force Centre. You can fit these yourself without any special skill or training, e.g.:
???freezer drawers,
???door handle
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can retify yourself using the following instructions.
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Please check whether the pilot lights come on, the refrigerating unit operates, and the internal temperature is being maintained. Do not perform any other work on the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case.
Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to signifi- cant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or your local Service Force Centre.
If the freezer system has stopped working and the freezer is full, the reserve in the cold accumulator and in the deep frozen food itself will give the food a hold over time of about 25 hours. If the freezer is without a cold accumulator the hold over time will be reduced to about 17 hours.
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Remedy
The freezer temperature is not sufficient, red light lights up.
Temperature is not properly adjusted.
Door was open for an extended period.
A large quantity of warm food placed in the appli- ance within the last 24 hours.
The appliance is near a heat source.
Please look in the ???Initial Start Up??? section.
Open the door only as long as necessary. Press the fast freeze switch.
Press the fast freeze switch.
Please look in the ???Installation Location??? section.
Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer (on a cool setting). At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly.
Unsual noises.
Appliance is not level. The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.
A components, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is touching another part of the appli- ance or the wall.
Readjust the feet. Move the appliance slightly.
If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way.
Important: regularly check on the red temperature pilot light to ensure that the storage temperature is being maintained.
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Service & Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to pur- chase spare parts, contact your local AEG Service Force Centre by telephoning:
0870 5 929 929
Your call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area.
In guarantee customers should ensure that the above 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
Help us to Help You
Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning. When you contact us we need to know:
1.Your name, address and post code.
2.Your telephone number.
3.Clear and concise details of the fault.
4.The model number and serial number (see rating plate).
5.Date of purchase.
Customer Care
For general enquiries concerning your AEG appliance and for further information on AEG products, contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone, as follows:
Customer Care Department
AEG Domestic Appliance Limited
Slough
Berkshire
SLI IDZ
Tel: 08705 350350 (*)
(*) calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.
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To contact your local AEG Service Force Centre telephone 08705 929 929
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AEG Service Force
To contact your local AEG Service Force Centre telephone 08705 929 929
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Noises during Operation
The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances:
??? Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard.
??? Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming.
???Bubbling/ When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear Splashing bubbling or splashing noises. Even after the compressor
has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time.
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), acci- dent prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and the regulations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE) were observed in the manufacture of this appliance.
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks.
This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:
???73/23/EWG dated 19 February 1973 - low voltage guidelines.
???89/336/EWG dated 3 May 1989
(including guideline change notice 92/31/EWG) - EMV guideline
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Technical terminology
???Refrigerant
???Refrigerant Circuit
???Evaporator
??? Compressor
??? Condenser
Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. They have a rela- tively low
Closed circulation system that contains the refriger- ant. The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and pipe work.
The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator. Similar to all other liquids, refrigerant requires heat to evaporate. This heat is removed from the interior of the appliance, as a result the interior is cooled. The evaporator is therefore located inside the appli- ance or placed in foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible.
The compressor looks like a small drum. It is driven by a
The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The refrigerant compressed in the compressor is lique- fied in the condenser. During this process, heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of the condenser. The condenser is mounted on the base of the appliance.
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