ÖKO-SANTO SUPER
SANTO
Kühl-/Gefrierkombinationen electronic
Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer
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Combinés réfrigérateur/congélateur
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Gebrauchsanweisung
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Dear customer,
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Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read
these operating instructions carefully. They contain important
information 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
comparable models with varying accessories. Please observe the notes
which apply to your model.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper
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functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/
or with signal words
the following carefully.
This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
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Supplementary information regarding operation and practical
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applications of the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use
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of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
Explanations of the technical terminology used in the operating
instructions can be found at the end in the section "Technical
Terminology".
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, our customer service
department is always available to you.
(Warning!, Caution!, Attention!)
. Please observe
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nted on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
He who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
Content
Safety
Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Appliance Transport
Remove transport safeguard
Installation
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
The refrigerator/freezer needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Re-Hanging Door
Door Alignment
Appliance Description
View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Freezer tray with ice packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Temperature Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Temperature Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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Prior to Initial Start-Up
Initial Start-Up
Temperature Adjustment
Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Freezer Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE
FAST CHILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
FAST FREEZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Switching the Appliance Off
Vacation Mode
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Content
Control and Information Systems
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"Open Door"-Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Power Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Partial/Complete Thaw Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Opening the Freezer Compartment Door
Interior Accessories
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Storage Shelves/Storage Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Trays and Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Proper Storage
Freezing
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Frozen Storage
Preparation of Ice Cubes
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
Defrosting
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The refrigerator is defrosted automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Freezer Compartment Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cleaning and Care
Energy Saving Tips
What to do if ...
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Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Customer Service
Noises during Operation
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
Technical Terminology
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Safety
The safety of our freezers is in accordance with recognised technological standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel that
it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines:
Use for Intended Purpose
• The freezer is intended for household use. It is suited for the refrigeration, freezing and frozen storage of foods as well as the preparation of ice. It is suited for the freezing and frozen storage of foods as
well as the preparation of ice.
• Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of
safety.
• If you use the refrigerator/freezer in a commercial application or for
purposes other than the refrigeration, freezing or frozen storage of
foods, please observe all valid legal regulations for your application.
Prior to initial start-up
• Check the refrigerator/freezer for transport damage. Do not under
any circumstances connect a damaged appliance! Please contact your
supplier in the event of damage.
Refrigerant
The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant
circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental 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 for Children
• Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from
children!
• 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 eliminates the danger that playing children
lock themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.
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Safety
• Children often do not recognise the dangers involved with household
appliances. Please provide for the necessary supervision and do not
allow children to play with the appliance!
Daily Operation
• Containers with flammable gases or fluids can develop leaks through
contact with the cold. Danger of explosion! Do not store containers
with flammable substances, such as aerosol cans, refill cartridges for
cigarette lighters etc. in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and cans may not be placed in the freezer compartment. They
can burst when the contents freeze - or even explode if the contents
contain carbonic acid! Never place sodas, juices, beer, wine, champagne etc. into the freezer compartment. Exception: Spirits with high
alcohol content may be stored in the freezer compartment.
• Do not place ice cream or ice cubes directly from the freezer compartment into the mouth. Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury.
• Never touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the
goods.
• Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer
(e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
• Before cleaning the appliance switch off and remove the plug from
the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
• Placing frozen goods on the top of the appliance can lead to the
accumulation of condensate in the cavity of the storage tray through
contact with the cold. Electronic components are housed within this
cavity. If condensate should drip onto these components, the
appliance could be damaged by a short circuit. For this reason do not
place frozen goods on top of the appliance.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable.
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In case of malfunction
• If a malfunction should occur at the appliance, refer first to the section "What to do if ..." in these operating instruction. If the instructions in this section are not sufficient, do not undertake any further
work on your own.
• Refrigerators/feezers may only be repaired by trained personnel.
Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial
danger. Please contact your dealer or our customer service department for repairs.
Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped 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 chlorofluorocarbon.
The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should be disposed
of at a waste-paper recycling collection location.
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!
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Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any
snap or latch closures. This eliminates the danger that playing children
lock themselves into the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other life-endangering situations.
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, may not be damaged.
• Information concerning collection schedules or locations can be
obtained from the local disposal authorities or town hall.
Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
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Appliance Transport
Two persons are required for transport of the appliance. There are two
recessed handles at the front of the base and at the back of the
appliance at the top for improved gripping.
0 Only for appliances with base cover: Pull cover up to remove.
0 Grip the appliance with the recessed handles positioned as in the dra-
wing, and transport the appliance.
0 In order to push the appliance into its final position, press carefully at
the top of the upper door and tip the appliance back slightly. The
weight is thus transferred to the back casters and the appliance can be
easily pushed.
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Remove transport safeguard
The appliance as well as interior accessory parts are safeguarded for
transport.
0 Remove tape from left and right of the outside of the door.
Tape remnants can be removed with benzene.
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0 Remove all tape and pads from the interior of the appliance.
0 Remove door seal safeguards from door seal at the inside of the door.
0 Remove transport safeguard at door pivot when door is open.
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Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room.
Energy use 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 corre-
sponds 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: each climate classification:
Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 to +32 °C
N +16 to +32 °C
ST +18 to +38 °C
T +18 to +43 °C
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If installation next to a source of heat is unavoidable, the following
minimum clearances must be maintained at the sides of the appliance:
– for electric cookers 3 cm;
– for oil and coal fired ranges 30 cm.
If these clearances cannot be maintained a heat insulating pad is required between the cooker and the refrigeration appliance.
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 prevent
the formation of condensation on the outside of the appliance.
The refrigerator/freezer needs air
Air is fed under the door through
the vent slots in the base and is
exhausted upwards along the
back wall. To ensure proper air circulation never cover or alter the
vent openings.
If the appliance is
Attention!
installed under, for example, a
hanging cabinet, a clearance of at
least 10 cm between the top of
the appliance and the cabinet
above it must be maintained.
Appliance Alignment
The appliance must have a solid, level footing. Please compensate for
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unevenness in the floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front
in or out.
Installation
Electrical Connection
A properly installed socket outlet with earthing contact is required for
electrical connection. Electrical fuse protection must be of at least 10
ampere.
If the outlet socket is no longer accessible after installation of the
appliance, appropriate measures must be taken during electrical installation to assure that the appliance can be disconnected from the mains
(e.g. fuse, circuit breaker, non-operate current safety-switch or the like,
with a contact opening of at least 3 mm).
Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance serial plate to ascertain if
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supply voltage and current values correspond with those of the mains
at the installation location.
e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or
220 ... 240 V~50 Hz
(i.e. 220 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)
The serial plate is inside the appliance at the left.
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Re-Hanging Door
The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side
(factory adjustment) to the left side, if the installation site requires.
Warning!
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appliance may not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the
mains beforehand.
0 Only for models with base
cover:
remove and reposition door pivot
covers from the left to the right.
With freezer compartment door
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closed screw pivot pin out of
lower door pivot.
Remove freezer compartment
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door carefully to the front and set
aside.
When changing the side at which the door opens, the
Pull base cover forward to
0 Only for models without base
pull push-on shoe from
cover:
left door pivot and press onto
right door pivot.
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With refrigerator door closed pull
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pivot pin out of middle door pivot.
Remove refrigerator door care-
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fully to the front and set aside.
Screw out middle door pivot and
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reposition to the left side.
Re-Hanging Door
Reposition upper pivot pin to the
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left side.
Remove door handles. Turn ful-
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crum pins 1/4 turn anticlockwise
with a screwdriver and remove.
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Re-Hanging Door
Turn handles as shown in the dia-
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gram and replace respectively on
the other door.
Reposition cover plugs to the
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upper left of the refrigerator door.
Carefully push refrigerator door
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onto upper pivot pin and close.
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Push pivot pins into middle door
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pivot. Do not forget the washer.
Carefully push freezer compart-
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ment door onto upper pivot pin
and close. Do not forget the washer.
Place washer between freezer
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compartment door and lower
door pivot, and screw in pivot
pin.
0 Only for models with base
replace base cover.
cover:
Re-Hanging Door
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Door Alignment
0 If necessary both doors can be
aligned with a sideways adjustment to the middle door
pivot.
If only one door needs to be aligned:
0 Remove the door to be aligned (see section: "Re-Hanging Door")
0 Pry out the eccentric pivot bushings at the top and/or at the bottom of
the door as needed with a small screw driver, turn as shown in the diagram and press back into place.
The diagram only shows a right opening door.
For left opening doors please proceed accordingly at the left of the
door at top and/or bottom.
0 Replace the door (see section: "Re-Hanging Door")
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Appliance Description
View of Appliance
(various models)
Control panel and elements
➀
Butter and cheese compartment with lid
➁
Door storage compartments
➂
Bottle compartment
➃
Fruit and vegetable trays
➄
Shelves
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Drawer for frozen goods (only for storage)
➆
When defrosting the bottom drawer also serves as a water
collecting vessel.
Drawers for frozen goods (for storage and freezing)
➇
Freezer tray with ice packs (not included with all models)
➈
Serial plate (depending on model upper or lower left)
➉
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Appliance Description
Freezer tray with ice packs
(not included with all models)
With some models a freezer tray with
ice packs and ice tray is included
above the upper drawer in the freezer compartment.
Refer to the section "Prior to Initial
Start-Up" concerning freezing of the
ice packs.
In the event of power failure or a malfunction at the appliance, the ice
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packs extend the period of time after which unacceptable warming of
frozen goods occurs by several hours.
Ice packs may also be used, in passing, in cold storage bags.
Berries, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray. Advantage:
The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form. The frozen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged in
individual portions.
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Control Panel
Stand-by display for refrigerator (green)
1
ON/OFF button for refrigerator
2
Stand-by display for freezer compartment (green)
3
ON/OFF button for freezer compartment
4
Temperature regulator for refrigerator
5
Temperature display for refrigerator
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Temperature display for freezer compartment
7
Temperature regulator for freezer compartment
8
Stand-by display for FAST FREEZE function (yellow)
9
FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button
10
• FAST CHILL for intensive cooling in the refrigerator
• FAST FREEZE for fast freezing in the freezer compartment
Warning display (red)
11
WARNING OFF button
12
(see section: "Control and Information Systems")
Appliance Description
Temperature Regulator
For temperature adjustment the respective temperature regulator for the refrigerator or freezer
compartment must be freed from its recessed
position.
• Briefly pressing on the respective temperature regulator frees it from
its recessed position.
• Pressing on the respective temperature regulator returns it to its
recessed position.
SET means:
With temperature regulator freed from recessed position; temperature
which should exist in the refrigerator or freezer compartment (SET
temperature), can be adjusted in increments of 1°C.
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Appliance Description
ACTUAL means:
With temperature regulator in recessed position; temperature display
indicates current actual refrigerator or freezer compartment temperature (ACTUAL temperature).
Temperature Displays
The temperature displays shows several types
of information.
• In normal operation the current refrigerator or freezer compartment
temperature is displayed (ACTUAL temperature). The temperature
regulator must be in its recessed position.
• During temperature adjustment, a blinking display of the tempera-
ture selected at the moment occurs (SET temperature).
• (not included with all models) During a mains interruption the cur-
rent refrigerator or freezer compartment temperature is indicated as
a blinking display (ACTUAL temperature).
• If a malfunction has occurred at the appliance the temperature dis-
play alternately indicates:
– the current refrigerator or freezer compartment temperature
(ACTUAL temperature) as well as
– an error message.
The error message is coded (e.g. F1, F2, etc.) and assists the
customer service technician in error diagnosis. If the temperature
can no longer be registered, only the error code is displayed.
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Applies only to the temperature display for the
refrigerator
• When the FAST CHILL function is switched on (see also section: "Fast
Chill/Fast Freeze"), "IC" is displayed in the temperature display. As
long as the FAST CHILL function is switched on, no refrigerator temperature is indicated in the temperature display.
Applies only to the temperature display for the
freezer compartment
• If, for example, frozen goods have been partially or completely tha-
wed due to a lengthy mains interruption, the temperature display
alternately indicates:
– the current freezer compartment temperature (ACTUAL
temperature) and
– the highest temperature to which the frozen goods have warmed.
Prior to Initial Start-Up
0 Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: "Cleaning and Care").
0 Remove both ice packs from the freezer tray, if they are included with
your model.
0 Place the ice packs into a compartment or drawer only after the opti-
mal storage temperature of -18°C has been reached, and allow to
freeze.
0 After 24 hours place the ice packs at the front of the freezer tray.
0 Re-freeze thawed ice packs in the same fashion, e.g. after cleaning the
appliance.
Initial Start-Up
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be operated and controlled
independently of one another.
Within 5 minutes after the refrigerator and/or freezer compartments
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have been switched on, the electronics initialise a self-test. The compressors do not start until after completion of the self-test.
0 Insert plug into mains socket.
Refrigerator Start-Up
0 Press refrigerator ON/OFF button.
The green stand-by display for the refrigerator lights up. The refrigerator temperature display shows the current, ACTUAL refrigerator temperature. The blinking red warning display indicates that the required
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Initial Start-Up
storage temperature has not yet been reached. After the self-test has
been completed, the compressor starts and functions automatically
thereafter.
Set the refrigerator to the desired temperature (see section: "Tempera-
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ture Adjustment").
Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on,
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because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached.
Freezer Compartment Start-Up
Press freezer compartment ON/OFF button.
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The green stand-by display for the freezer compartment lights up. The
freezer compartment temperature display shows the current, ACTUAL
freezer compartment temperature. The blinking red warning display
indicates that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached. After the self-test has been completed, the compressor starts and
functions automatically thereafter.
The factory setting for the temperature of the freezer compartment is
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-15°C.
Set temperature to -18°C or colder (see section: "Temperature Adjust-
0
ment").
Do not load freezer with goods until a temperature of -18°C has been
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reached, or until the red warning display has gone out.
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Temperature Adjustment
With the individual temperature regulators the desired temperatures in
the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be adjusted independent of one another.
0 Press desired temperature regulator, so that it pops out of its recessed
position. The temperature display is switched to a blinking display of
the currently selected SET temperature.
0 Turn temperature regulator to left or right to select the desired SET
temperature. The temperature display immediately indicates the newly
selected adjustment:
Refrigerator
Initial setting warmer colder
A storage temperature of about +5°C in the refrigerator is generally
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considered to be sufficiently cold.
Freezer Compartment
Initial setting
(-18°C)
From a food sciences standpoint -18°C is considered to be a sufficiently
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cold storage temperature for the freezer compartment.
0 After temperature adjustment press the temperature regulator back
into its recessed position.
The temperature display is switched back to indication of the current
ACTUAL refrigerator or freezer compartment temperature.
Attention!
regularly to assure maintenance of the storage temperature.
¹) up to +15°C in vacation mode (see also section: “Vacation Mode“)
Please check red warning display and temperature display
warmer
(to -15°C)
colder
(to -24°C)
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FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE
FAST CHILL
The FAST CHILL function is suited for quick cooling of large quantities
of goods in the refrigerator, e.g. drinks and salads for a party.
0 To switch on the FAST CHILL function first press the temperature regu-
lator for the refrigerator. The temperature regulator pops out of its
recessed position. The blinking temperature display shows the refrigerator temperature setting.
0 Press FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button. "IC" appears in the refrigerator tem-
perature display for intensive cooling.
0 Return refrigerator temperature regulator to its recessed position. The
temperature display continues to indicates "IC", until the FAST CHILL
function is ended.
The FAST CHILL function now provides for intensive cooling. A SET temperature of +2¯C is automatically selected. The FAST CHILL function is
ended automatically after a period of 6 hours. The originally selected
SET temperature is again valid, and the temperature display again
shows the ACTUAL refrigerator temperature.
0 You can stop the FAST CHILL function manually at any time by follo-
wing the above steps, which are required for starting the FAST CHILL
function, in the same sequence a second time.
FAST FREEZE
The FAST FREEZE function provides for quick freezing of fresh food
products, and at the same time protects previously stored goods
against undesired warming in the freezer compartment.
0 To start the FAST FREEZE function press the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE but-
ton. When the FAST FREEZE function is switched on, the yellow display
next to the button lights up.
The appliance electronics automatically recognise, when the fast freezing process can be ended, and automatically switches off the FAST
FREEZE function (after 30 to maximum 51 hours, depending on amount
to be frozen).
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0 You can stop the fast freezing process manually at any time by pressing
the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button again.
The FAST FREEZE function can only be switched on when the refrigera-
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tor temperature regulator is in the recessed position.
Switching the Appliance Off
In order to protect frozen goods, the appliance is guarded against accidental switching off (child-proof).
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can be switched off indepen-
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dently of one another.
0 To switch off press and hold the ON/OFF button for about 5 seconds. A
so-called "count down" is started in the temperature display, which
counts backwards from "5" to "0". When "0" is reached the appliance
switches off. Illumination at the temperature display goes off.
Applies only to models with mains failure warning:
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If you remove the mains plug from its socket or disconnect the mains
fuse or circuit breaker without previously having switched the
appliance off with the ON/OFF buttons, the warning system remains
active and calls your attention to the mains power interruption with an
audible warning. You can temporarily silence the audible warning with
the WARNING OFF button, but it nevertheless sounds again after about
2 hours. In such a case reconnect the appliance to the mains and press
and hold both ON/OFF but or about 5 seconds.
If the appliance is to be removed from service for a lengthy period:
0 Switch appliance off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button for
about 5 seconds.
0 Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or
fuse.
0 Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: "Cle-
aning and Care").
0 Leave door open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours.
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Vacation Mode
In the vacation mode the SET temperature for the refrigerator is equal
to +15°C. Thus you have the opportunity - without the accumulation
of odours or mould - to leave the empty refrigerator closed rather than
open, during periods of extended absence (e.g. vacation). Advantage:
Unintentional closing of the door, or accidental closing of the door by
persons who have access to your home during your absence, is no longer possible. Without the vacation mode this would lead to the accumulation of odours and mould.
0 To activate the vacation mode first press temperature regulator for
refrigerator, so that it is freed from its recessed position.
0 Turn temperature regulator anticlockwise as far as possible. Indicated
temperature in the temperature display is increased in 1° increments up
to +10°C. The +10°C value is followed by +15°C. The refrigerator is now
in the energy saving vacation mode.
0 Press temperature regulator back into recessed position.
Attention!
tion mode is operational. The temperature is regulated at about +15°C
when the vacation mode is operational. This is too warm for food products.
Do not store any goods in the refrigerator when the vaca-
Control and Information Systems
The control and information systems consist of a temperature display,
an optical warning display and an acoustic warning device.
The system warns of:
– when the appliance door is open (not included with all models);
– power interruption (not included with all models);
– when the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is
too high;
– possible partial or complete thawing of frozen goods;
– functional disturbances at the appliance.
"Open Door"-Warning
(not included with all models)
When the refrigerator or freezer compartment door is open, the red
warning display blinks. If a door remains open for more than
80 seconds, an audible warning sounds as well. If you need more time
for loading or rearranging frozen or refrigerated goods, you can switch
off the audible warning by pressing the WARNING OFF button.
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Control and Information Systems
Power Interruption
(not included with all models)
If the power supply is interrupted, an audible warning sounds at
20 second intervals. In addition, the current ACTUAL temperatures in
the refrigerator and the freezer compartment are indicated in blinking
fashion by the temperature displays (2 seconds on, 2 seconds off). After
one hour the audible warning only sounds at 40 second intervals.
The audible warning can be switched off for about 2 hours with the
WARNING OFF button.
In the event of a power interruption, the control and information
systems can maintain operation of the temperature display and
warning signal for up to 12 hours.
Temperature Warning
The red warning display blinks and an audible warning sounds, as soon
as the temperature in the refrigerator or the freezer compartment
climbs to more than 5°C above the respective, selected SET temperature. A rise in temperature of more than 5°C may be caused by:
– frequent door opening for long periods of time;
– loading with large quantities of warm foods;
– high ambient temperature;
– an error at the appliance.
The audible warning can be switched off with the WARNING OFF button. Both warning display and audible warning are automatically switched off, when the ACTUAL temperature in the refrigerator and/or the
freezer compartment falls to 4°C warmer than the respective, selected
SET temperature.
Note:
• The red warning display and the audible warning are inoperable:
– after adjusting the temperature to a colder setting, until the
selected SET temperature is reached;
– for the refrigerator, with activated FAST CHILL.
• Only the audible warning is inoperable:
– after switching on the refrigerator or freezer compartment, until
the selected SET temperature is reached for the first time;
– for the freezer compartment, with depressed FAST CHILL/-FREEZE
button (see section: "Freezing").
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Control and Information Systems
Partial/Complete Thaw Warning
If frozen goods in the freezer compartment have been partially or completely thawed (e.g. during a temporary power interruption), the red
warning display blinks. In addition the temperature display alternately
indicates:
– the highest temperature to which the frozen goods have warmed;
– and the current ACTUAL temperature in the freezer compartment.
If suspicion of partial or complete thawing exists, you should check the
quality of the foods to determine if they can be used, depending on
extent of warming.
As soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment has again fallen below the critical thawing temperature of -4°C, the partial/complete thaw warning can be switched off with the WARNING OFF
button.
After the appliance has been switched on, the partial/complete
Note:
thaw warning remains inoperative until the selected SET temperature
has been reached for the first time.
Function Errors
If the appliance electronics have detected a technical malfunction
which has to be corrected by a customer service technician, both optical and acoustic warnings are activated. In addition the respective temperature display alternately indicates:
– an error message (error codes F1 through F7) and
– the current storage temperature (ACTUAL temperature).
An appliance malfunction which is indicated by an error code,
Note:
must be corrected by a customer service technician. The acoustic
warning can be switched off for 24 hours with the WARNING OFF button. Cancelling of the error display is possible by switching the
appliance off, which should however only be undertaken during repair
by the customer service technician.
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Opening the Freezer Compartment Door
If the freezer compartment door is closed when the appliance is in operation, it is possible that it cannot be immediately opened again,
because a vacuum occurs in the freezer compartment which holds the
door closed until pressure has been equalised. The door can be opened
again after several minutes.
Interior Accessories
Storage Shelves/Storage Racks
Depending on the model, your appliance is equipped with either glass
or plastic storage shelves, or storage racks.
Models with glass storage shelves
0 A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the
fruit and vegetable trays. It must always remain in this position, so that
fruits and vegetable remain fresh longer.
The remaining storage shelves can
be adjusted to various heights:
0 Pull the storage shelf forward
until it can be tipped up or down
and removed.
0 To insert at a different height use
the same procedure in reverse.
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Interior Accessories
Adjustment for tall goods:
Remove the front half of the two-
0
part vario glass storage shelf and
insert it at a different level. Space
is thus gained for storage of tall
goods on the underlying storage
shelf.
Models with plastic storage shelves
A package with clamp tabs is included for models with plastic storage
shelves.
Before inserting the storage shelves into the guide tracks, set clamp
0
tabs into the four pockets on the underside according to the included
instruction sheet. This assures soft and stable positioning of the of the
storage shelves.
A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the
0
fruit and vegetable trays. It must always remain in this position, so that
fruits and vegetable remain fresh longer.
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The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights:
Pull the storage shelf forward until it can be tipped up or down and
0
removed.
To insert at a different height use the same procedure in reverse.
0
Models with storage racks
The glass or plastic storage shelf without openings must be inserted
0
into the lower guide track above the fruit and vegetable trays. It must
always remain in this position, so that fruit and vegetables remain fresh
longer.
The storage racks can be adjusted to various heights:
Pull the storage rack forward until it can be tipped up or down and
0
removed.
To insert at a different height use the same procedure in reverse.
0
Always be certain that the bar at the back of the storage racks points
Interior Accessories
up, so that refrigerated goods cannot come into contact with the back
wall of the refrigerator compartment.
The storage racks can be set diagonally for the storage of opened bottles:
Pull the storage rack out until it can be tipped up and insert the front
0
runners into the next highest guide track.
Adjustment for tall goods:
Insert the front half of the two-
0
part vario storage rack (not included with all models) under the
back half. Space is thus gained for
storage of tall goods on the
underlying storage shelf.
Variable Inner Door
The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at
other positions as needed.
Trays and Compartments
Vario tray-set (not included with all models)
The two large fruit and vegetable trays can be divided with an adjustable partition. Half trays (if included) can be hung at the back of the
fruit and vegetable trays.
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Tube compartments (not included with all models)
Some models are equipped with compartments for tubes and small articles. When set
into the bottle compartment, the tube
compartment also prevents tipping of individual bottles.
Proper Storage
Different temperature zones exist
within the refrigerator due to the
laws of physics. The coldest zone
is at the bottom storage shelf
above the fruit and vegetable
trays. The warmer zones are found
at the uppermost storage shelves
and in the door compartments.
The arrangement example shows
at which places in the refrigerator
suitable temperatures for various
types of foods exist.
Goods should not be frozen in the
bottom drawer of the freezer
compartment, but rather only
stored there.
Tip: Foods should always be pakkaged or covered in the refrigerator, in order to avoid odour or
flavour contamination to other
refrigerated goods.
The following are suited for pakkaging:
– plastic bags and wraps of polyethylene;
– plastic containers with lids;
– special plastic covers with elastic seals;
– aluminium foil.
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Freezing
Except for the bottom drawer, which serves only for storage purposes,
all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suited
for freezing.
Attention!
• Before foods are frozen, the ACTUAL temperature in the freezer com-
partment must be -18°C or colder.
• Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the serial plate. The
freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods
that can be frozen within 24 hours. If you freeze goods on several
days, one after the other, freeze amounts equal to 2/3 to 3/4 of the
capacity indicated on the serial plate.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
0 For exploitation of maximum freezing capacity press the FAST CHILL/-
FREEZE button 24 hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller
quantities. Yellow display lights up.
The FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button need not be pressed for freezing of
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small quantities of up to 3 kg.
0 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 contamination of
other frozen goods occurs.
Caution!
to the goods.
0 Place packaged goods in the drawers. Unfrozen goods may not come
into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods
may start to thaw.
Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
The appliance electronics automatically recognise when the FAST
3
FREEZE function can be stopped, and switch it off automatically. Yellow display goes out. You can also stop the FAST FREEZE function
manually by pressing the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button again.
Tips:
• The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods:
– freezer bags and polyethylene wraps;
– special cans for frozen goods;
– extra-thick aluminium foil
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• The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps:
plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape.
• Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing, because air encoura-
ges drying of frozen goods.
• Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
• Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste-like
goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
Note for inspection authorities:
Batch plans for the determination of freezing performance or warm-up
time can be requested directly from the manufacturer.
Frozen Storage
Attention! Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with
previously frozen goods, the required storage temperature of -18°C
must be reached.
• Load freezer only with packaged frozen goods, so that they do not
dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of
other frozen goods can occur.
• Please observe maximum storage times and expiry dates of frozen
goods.
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In so far as possible store frozen goods separately according to type in
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drawers. Some models are provided with index-tabs which can be attached to the drawers. In order to identify the contents of individual
compartments, attach the index-tabs so that they cover the storage
goods symbols (see section: "Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar"). Thus you have a better overview, avoid opening the door for long
periods and therefore save energy.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
0 Fill ice cube tray (not included with all models) 3/4 full with cold water
and place in the freezer tray or a drawer and allow to freeze.
0 To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under
running water for a short time.
Attention!
frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a
spoon-handle or similar object.
Do not, under any circumstances, free an ice tray which is
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
(not included with all models)
• 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 indi-
cated 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 indivi-
dual compartments contain.
Defrosting
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically
The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator as needed
based on economical energy use and the maintenance of a constant
temperature. Defrosting cycles are started more or less often, depending on the degree of moisture accumulation. Because the greatest
accumulation of moisture occurs when the door is open, the frequency
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Defrosting
of defrosting cycles is determined by frequency and duration of door
opening.
The water collects in the discharge trough at the back wall of the refrigerator, and is fed through the discharge opening in the catch tray at
the compressor where it is evaporated.
Freezer Compartment Defrosting
Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer compartment during operation and when the door is opened, especially in
the middle at the top. Remove this white frost from time to time with a
soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough scraper. Do not under any circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose.
The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white
frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year in any case. A
convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is
empty, or only minimally loaded.
Warning!
1
• Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the excep-
tion of those recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endange-
ring and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.
About 12 hours prior to defrosting push the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE but-
0
ton, in order to build up sufficient chill reserve for the interruption in
operation.
Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
Caution!
to the goods.
Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover
0
them and store them in a cool place, e.g. in a refrigerator.
Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains, or
0
switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse.
Remove all drawers except for the one at the bottom. The bottom dra-
0
wer serves as a practical water collecting vessel.
Tip:
water in the freezer compartment and close the door. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away before defrosting is complete.
After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as
0
interior accessories (see section: "Cleaning and Care").
In order to speed up the defrosting process, place a pot of hot
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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
1
• 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 switch off or turn out the
circuit breaker or fuse.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accu-
mulate 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.
Attention!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e. g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange peals;
– butyric acid;
– cleansers which contain acetic acid.
• Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
If only the refrigerator is to be cleaned, press the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE
0
button several hours in advance, in order to build up sufficient chill
reserve in the freezer compartment for the interruption in service. Thereafter, do not open the freezer compartment door.
Defrost freezer compartment before cleaning (see section:
0
"Defrosting“).
Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains, or
0
switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and luke-
0
warm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also
be used.
After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
0
Check the water discharge opening at the back wall of the refrigerator.
0
A clogged water discharge opening can be freed with the help of a
wire.
Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance
parts.
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Accumulation of dust at the condenser reduces cooling performance
2
and increases energy consumption. For this reason carefully clean the
condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or
a vacuum cleaner.
After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
0
Energy Saving Tips
2
• 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.
• Place frozen goods into the refrigerator for thawing. Cold from fro-
zen goods is thus used for cooling in the refrigerator.
• Always keep the condenser at the back of the appliance clean.
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What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
Perhaps a malfunction has been caused by a minor error, which you
can correct yourself with the help of the following instructions. Do not
attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in
each specific case.
Warning!
1
personnel. Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to
Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by trained
substantial danger for the user. Please contact your dealer or our
customer service department for repairs.
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
Appliance does not
function, green stand-by
display and temperature
display are not lit.
Appliance does not
function, green stand-by
display is not lit, temperature is indicated as blinking
display, audible warning
sounds at regular inter-
1)
vals.
Red warning display
blinks, audible warning
sounds, temperature display indicates an error (F1,
F2, etc.).
1) not included with all models
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not inserted
or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is defective.
Mains socket is defective.
Mains interruption
warning.
A functions error has
occurred.
1)
Switch appliance on.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if
necessary.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electrician.
Please check to see if the
mains plug is inserted or if
the fuse has blown (see
also section: "Control and
Information Systems").
Switch the audible warning
off by pressing the
WARNING OFF button.
Please make a note of the
indicated error and inform
the customer service
department. Do not open
the appliance door again.
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What to do if ...
Red warning display
blinks, two temperatures
are indicated alternately by
the temperature display.
The freezer compartment
temperature is insufficient.
Interior illumination does
not function.
Large accumulation of
frost in the appliance,
perhaps also at the door
seal.
Unusual noises.
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
Partial/Complete Thaw
Warning.
Frozen goods have been
warmed to such an extent
that they have been partially or completely thawed.
Temperature is not properly adjusted.
Door was open for a long
time.
Within the last 24 hours a
large quantity of warm
foods were loaded.
Appliance is next to a
source of warmth.
Light bulb is defective.
Door is not properly sealed
(perhaps after re-hanging
door).
Appliance is not level.
Appliance is in contact
with wall or other objects.
A part at the back of the
appliance, e.g. a tube, is in
contact with another
appliance part or the wall.
Please refer to the section
"Control and Information
Systems".
Please refer to the section
"Temperature Adjustment".
Only leave the door open
as long as necessary.
Press FAST FREEZE button.
Please refer to the section
"Installation Location".
Please refer to "Light Bulb
Replacement" in this section.
Carefully warm the door
seal with a hand-held hair
dryer at those points which
are not airtight (no warmer
than approx. 50°C). At the
same time, shape the warmed door seal by hand, so
that it is again properly
seated.
Readjust the front levelling
feet.
Push appliance away a
short distance.
Bend this part away carefully if necessary.
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Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the FAST CHILL/
-FREEZE button, or after
changing the temperature
setting.
Compressor does not start
after appliance is switched
on.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
Within the first 5 minutes
after switching the
appliance on, the electronics initialise a self-test.
The compressor starts
after a period of time.
The compressor is started
automatically, after the
self-test has been completed.
Replace light bulb
Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb
Warning!
1
switch appliance off and remove the mains plug, or switch off or turn
out the circuit breaker or fuse.
Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 15 W, socket: E 14
To switch the appliance off press and hold both ON/OFF buttons for
0
about 5 seconds.
Remove mains plug.
0
Replace defective light bulb. The
0
light bulb is accessible from the
back side of the lamp cover.
What to do if ...
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Customer Service
If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating
instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying
booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service Locations".
Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel
and costs. For this reason always provide the following appliance information:
• Model Name
• Model Number (PNC)
• Serial Number (S-No.)
This information can be found on the serial plate in the interior at the
left of the appliance. We recommend that you enter this information
here, so that it is handy if needed.
If the temperature display should indicate an error (F1, F2, etc.), inform
customer service of the displayed error.
The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service
Note:
calls even during the guarantee period.
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/Splashing
When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or
splashing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off,
this noise can be heard for a short time.
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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), accident 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
Technical Terminology
•
Refrigerant
Fluids, which are used for refrigeration are called refrigerants. They
have a relatively low boiling point; so low, that the warmth of foods
in the refrigeration appliance can cause them to boil or vaporise.
•
Refrigerant circuit
Sealed circulation system, in which the refrigerant is found. The refri-
gerant circuit consists for the most part of an evaporator, a compres-
sor, a condenser and tubing.
•
Evaporator
The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator. This warmth is with-
drawn from the appliance interior, which is thus cooled. Like all
fluids, refrigerants require warmth in order to be evaporated. For this
reason the evaporator is located in the appliance interior or installed
with foam directly behind the interior wall, and is thus invisible.
•
Compressor
The compressor looks like a small bin. It is powered by an electric
motor and is housed at the back in the base of the appliance. It is the
task of the compressor to withdraw vaporous refrigerant from the
evaporator, to compress it and feed it to the condenser.
•
Condenser
The condenser is usually in the form of a grid. Compressed refrigerant
from the compressor is liquefied in the condenser. Thus warmth is
released, which is given off into the surrounding air at the surface of
the condenser. The condenser is therefore outside of the appliance,
usually at the back.
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