AEG-Electrolux GA3192-4NF, GA3192-4CH User Manual

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no-frost-Gefrierautomaten electronic no-frost-freezing appliance electronics Sistema elettronico per congelatori no-frost
Gebrauchsanweisung Operating Instructions Istruzioni per l’uso
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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 (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe the following carefully.
0 This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
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 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.
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Content
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
The most important characteristic
of your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Appliance design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Quick door-opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Interior Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
ON/OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Temperature regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Temperature Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
WARNING OFF button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Prior to initial start-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Select "Freezing" or "Cooling" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Temperature Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Switch on FAST CHILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Switch on FAST FREEZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Control and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
"Open Door"-Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Power Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Partial/Complete Thaw Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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Content
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Frozen Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
"Long Fresh" Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
"Standard" Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Adjust door contacter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Noises during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Special accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Installation and Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Remove transport safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
The appliance needs ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Re-Hanging Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Door Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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1 Safety Instructions
The safety of our refrigerators/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 refrigeration appliance is intended for use at home. Depending on the preset operation mode, this appliance becomes suitable for freezing, for deep-cooled storage, for ice preparation or for cooling foodstuffs. If the appliance is misused or wrongly operated, no liability for eventual damages can be assumed by the manufacturer.
• Alterations or changes to the freezer are not permitted for reasons of safety.
• If you should use this refrigeration appliance for commercial or for another purpose apart from freezing, deep-cooling storage or for cooling foodstuffs, please observe the legal provisions valid for your area.
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
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Safety Instructions
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.
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! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
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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.
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2 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.
Place frozen goods into the refrigerator for thawing. Cold from
frozen goods is thus used for cooling in the refrigerator.
Always keep the condenser at the back of the appliance clean.
If the interior of the appliance should be used partly, the economy
freezing space divider (special accessory) can be inserted instead of a freezing tray. This enables additional energy saving.
The most important characteristic of your appliance
The appliance allows being used as a freezing unit or as a refrigerator depending on requirement. For this purpose, the operation mode "Freezing" or the operation mode "Cooling" can be selected on the appliance. – In the operation mode "Freezing", the appliance is usable for
freezing and deep-temperature storage with temperatures from
-15 °C up to -24 °C.
– In the operation mode "Cooling", this appliance can be operated as
a "long fresh" cooling unit with temperatures from 0 °C or +2 °C, whereby a dry interior room climate is attained through the no­frost-technology. The appliance is suitable in the adjustable temperature range of up to +16 °C, but also as a reservoir and drinks cooler. Naturally, it is also usable as a "normal" refrigerator for the temperature range of about +5 °C.
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The most important characteristic of your
FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE can be selected depending on purpose and need. – The FAST CHILL function is suitable for fast cooling larger
quantities in the cooling room, e.g. for drinks or salads during a party. Thereby, a SET temperature of +2 °C is automatically preset. After 6 hours have expired, the FAST CHILL function is terminated automatically.
– The FAST FREEZE function caters for quick freezing of fresh
foodstuffs and protects at the same time the already stored foodstuff against undesired temperature increase in the freezing room. The electronics of the appliance recognises automatically, when the quick freezing mode can be completed, and automatically switches off the FAST FREEZE function.(Depending upon the quantity to be frozen after 30 up to maximum 51 hours).
The no-frost-system enables both the freezing of fresh foodstuff as well as the storage of readily frozen or cooled foodstuff by cold air. A vaporiser cools the air in the interior space of the appliance, which is circulated and uniformly distributed by a ventilator. This uniformly circulating air-flow caters for a dry climate, low temperature fluctuations and low temperature differences in the entire appliances interior room. The moisture in the air condenses as frost on the vaporiser. The vaporiser thaws full-automatically, as soon as this is necessary. The melted water is drained off outside to the compressor and evaporates through the heat generated by the latter. Thus, the interior of the appliance and the stored cooled or frozen foodstuffs always remain ripe and ice-free. Manual thawing is dispensed of.
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Appliance design
Front view
(various models)
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1 Freezer tray 2 Drawers 3 Evaporator 4 Interior Illumination 5 Control Panel 6 Serial plate
Appliance design
Freezer tray
A freezing tray is inserted in the middle of the appliances interior room.
Berries, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray. Advantage:
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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. The freezing tray also serves for accommodating small frozen food­stuffs (e.g. herbal produce), furthermore you can accommodate ice cube shells.
Quick door-opener
The quick door-opener enables easy opening through its integrated opening mechanism. Please observe that both tappets (A) always interlock in the fold of door seal, according to the figure.
Interior Illumination
The illumination switches on automatically when the appliance door is opened. By closing the appliance door it is automatically switched off.
If the appliance door remains open for more than 5 minutes, the
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interior illumination starts to blink and then switches off automatically in order to save energy. If directly after opening the door the interior illumination is not glowing although the appliance is in operation (recognisable through the green mains control indicator), the lamp is defective. Exchanging procedure is described in the "Replace light bulb" chapter.
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Appliance design
Control Panel
1 Stand-by display (green) 2 ON/OFF button 3 Temperature Display 4 Temperature regulator 5 Display when FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE function is switched on
(yellow)
6 FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button 7 Warning Display (red) 8 WARNING OFF button
(See the chapter on "Control and Information Systems")
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ON/OFF button
Switching on: By the initial switch on (delivery state) your appliance starts in the operation mode "Freezing". By renewed switching on, your appliance restarts in the operation mode, which was set prior to switching off.
Switch off: To switch off, hold the button pressed for approx.5 Seconds.
Switching over between the operation modes "Freezing" and "Cooling": When the temperature regulator is extended, the appliance allows being switched over or vice versa by pressing the ON/OFF button (at least 2 seconds long) from the operation mode "Freezing" into the operation mode "Cooling".
By an extended temperature regulator, your appliance cannot be
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switched off.
Appliance design
Temperature regulator
For temperature adjustment the temperature regulator must be freed from its recessed position.
Briefly pressing on the temperature regulator frees it from its recessed position.
Pressing on the temperature regulator returns it to its recessed position.
SET means: Temperature regulator extended from the retracted position; Temperature, which should exist in the interior (SET temperature), can be set in predetermined °C steps (see also the "Temperature Setting" chapter).
ACTUAL means: Temperature regulator in the retracted position; Temperature display shows the temperature momentarily actually prevalent in the interior of the appliance (ACTUAL temperature).
Temperature Display
The temperature display shows several types of information.
In normal operation the current freezer compartment temperature is displayed (actual temperature). The temperature regulator must be in its recessed position.
During temperature adjustment, a blinking display of the temperature selected at the moment occurs (SET temperature). The temperature regulator must be freed from its recessed position.
During a mains interruption, the momentary temperature inside the appliance is displayed flashing (ACTUAL temperature). The tempera­ture display is not illuminated during the mains interruption.
If, for example, the frozen goods were partially or completely thawed temporarily due to a lengthy power interruption, the temperature display alternately indicates: – the current freezer compartment temperature (actual temperature)
and
the highest temperature to which the frozen goods have warmed.
If a malfunction has occurred at the appliance the temperature
display alternately indicates: – the current freezer compartment temperature (actual temperature)
and
– an error message.
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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.
In the FAST CHILL function "IC" for intensive cooling appears in the display when the temperature regulator is extended from its retracted position. In the FAST FREEZE function "SF" for super frost appears in the display when the temperature regulator is extended from its retracted position.
FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button
When FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE function is switched-on, the yellow control display near the button illuminates.
With the FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE button, the "FAST FREEZE" function can be switched on if the appliance is in the "Freezing" operation mode, or in the "FAST CHILL" function, when the appliance is in the "Cooling" operation mode.
WARNING OFF button
With the WARNING OFF button, the acoustic warning signal can be switched off, e.g. the "Open Door" warning when sorting in or out, the commodities to be cooled or frozen.
Prior to initial start-up
0 Please clean the interior and all outfits prior to the initial operation
(see the "Cleaning and Care" chapter).
0 The appliance must be correctly erected in accordance with the chapter
"Installing and Connecting" before it is put into operation for the first time. Care should be especially taken that the mains voltage and frequency available correspond with the appliance’s data.
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Initial Start-Up
0 Insert plug into mains socket. 0 Press ON/OFF button.
The green stand-by display lights up. The temperature display shows the current freezing room temperature (actual temperature). The blinking red warning display indicates that the required storage temperature has not yet been reached.
Within 5 minutes after the appliance has been switched on, the
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electronics initialise a self-test. The compressor does not start until after completion of the self-test.
In the delivery state, your appliance is present in the operation mode
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"Freezing". If the appliance was once in operation, it restarts in the operation mode, which was set prior to switching off.
Select "Freezing" or "Cooling"
If necessary, switch over the appliance with the following steps between the operating modes "Freezing" and "Cooling":
0 Press temperature regulator and free it from its recessed position. 0 Hold the ON/OFF button pressed for at least 2 seconds. A peep tone
sounds.
The operation mode, in which your appliance is at the moment, is
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identifiable if the temperatures can be set above or below 0 °C.
0 Return the temperature regulator again to the retracted position. 0 Set the temperature depending upon the selected operation mode (see
the chapter "Setting the Temperature"). Attention! If you are using the appliance as a freezing unit: Please wait
prior to putting the foodstuff to be frozen, until the freezing room temperature has attained -18 °C, or until the red warning display goes off.
Attention! If you are using this appliance as a cooling unit, after it has been used as a freezing unit: Please wait prior to putting the foodstuff to be cooled, until the cooling room temperature has attained 0 °C.
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Temperature Adjustment
0 Press temperature regulator and free it from 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:
Temperature regulator
warmer colder
Operation mode "Freezing" -18 °Cup to -15 °Cup to -24 °C
Operation mode "Cooling" +10 °Cup to +16 °Cup to 0 °C
The following SET temperature settings are possible:
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Operating mode "Freezing": from -15 °C up to -24 °C in 1 °C steps;
Operation mode "Cooling": the values 0 °C / +2 °C / +4 °C / +5 °C / +6 °C / +8 °C / +10 °C / +12 °C / +14 °C / +16 °C.
0 Press in the temperature regulator into the retracted position. The
temperature display switches over and shows again the momentarily prevalent ACTUAL temperature inside the appliance.
Attention! If the operation mode "Cooling" is selected, the ambient temperature at the installation place must be at least 2 °C higher than the preset SET temperature.
0 Please check red warning display and temperature display regularly to
assure maintenance of the storage temperature.
Switch on FAST CHILL
(Only possible in operation mode "Cooling")
FAST CHILL function is suitable for fast cooling larger quantities of ffodstuff in a freezing room, e.g. drinks or salads during a party.
0 Press the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button.
The yellow control indicator near the FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE button illuminates.
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The FAST CHILL function now caters for intensive cooling. Thereby a SET
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temperature of +2 °C is automatically preset. After 6 hours have lapsed, the FAST CHILL function is independently ended. The originally set SET temperature is again decisive and the temperature display again displays the momentary freezing-room temperature.
0 You can manually terminate the FAST CHILL function at any time, in
that you press the FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE button anew. Attention! While the FAST CHILL function is switched on, the tempe-
rature regulator should not be driven from the recessed position in order to avoid an inadvertent adjustment of the originally set SET temperature. Adjusted SET temperature is not recognisable when the FAST CHILL function is switched-on! By an extended temperature regulator, "IC" for intensive cooling appears in the temperature display instead of the SET­temperature. If you are not sure whether the SET temperature was inadvertently altered, please verify after termination of the FAST CHILL function.
Switch on FAST FREEZE
(Only possible in the operating mode "Freezing")
The FAST FREEZE function caters for fast freezing of fresh foodstuffs and simultaneously protects the already stored foodstuffs against undesired temperature rise in the freezing room.
0 Press the FAST CHILL/-FREEZE button.
The yellow control display near FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE button illuminates.
The electronics of the appliance independently recognises when the
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quick freezing process can be terminated, and then switches off the FAST FREEZE function automatically (depending on the quantity to be frozen after 30 to maximum 51 hours).
0 You can stop the fast freezing process manually at any time by pressing
the FAST CHILL/FAST FREEZE button again. Attention! While the FAST FREEZE function is switched on, the tempe-
rature regulator should not be driven from the recessed position, in order to avoid an inadvertent adjustment of the originally set SET temperature. Adjusted SET temperature is not recognisable when FAST CHILL
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function is switched-on! By an extended temperature regulator "SF" for super-frost appears in the temperature display instead of the SET temperature. If you are not sure whether the SET temperature was inadvertently altered, please verify after terminating the FAST FREEZE function.
Switching the Appliance Off
Attention! The appliance can only be switched off basically when the temperature regulator is in the retracted position.
In order to protect frozen goods, the appliance is guarded against accidental switching off (child-proof).
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.
If you remove the plug or disconnect the circuit fuse without
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previously switching off the appliance with the ON/OFF button, an audible warning signal makes you aware of the power interruption. The warning signal can be temporarily silenced with the WARNING/OFF button, but it nevertheless sounds again after 2 hours. In this case, connect the appliance to the mains again and press and hold the ON/ OFF button for 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 It is essential to clean the appliance room (see the "Cleaning and care"
chapter).
0 Leave door open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours.
When put into operation anew, the appliance starts in the operation
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mode, in which it was set prior to switching off.
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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:
open appliance door;power interruption;excessive temperature in the freezer compartment (only in the
operation mode "Freezing");
possible partial or complete thawing of frozen goods;functional disturbances at the appliance.
"Open Door"-Warning
The red warning indicator blinks when the door is opened. If the door remains open longer than approx. 80 seconds, an extra warning tone sounds. If you need more time for sorting or rearranging frozen foodstuff, you can switch off the 80 seconds warning tone by pressing the WARNING OFF button.
Power Interruption
If the power supply is interrupted, an audible warning sounds at 20 second intervals. In addition, the current actual temperature in the freezer compartment is indicated in blinking fashion by the temperature display (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
(only in the operating mode ’’Freezing“)
The red warning display blinks and an audible warning sounds, as soon as the temperature in the freezer compartment climbs to more than 5°C above the 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;an error at the appliance.
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Control and Information Systems
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 freezer compartment falls to 4°C warmer than the selected SET temperature.
Note:
The red warning display and the audible warning are inoperable:after temperature adjustment, until the selected SET temperature
has been reached (exception: actual temperature exceeds -10°C).
Only the audible warning is inoperable:after the appliance is switched on, and until the selected SET
temperature has been reached for the first time;
– when the FAST FREEZE button is depressed.
Partial/Complete Thaw Warning
If frozen goods 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, please check the quality of the foods to determine if they can be used. 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 thaw
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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 temperature display alternately indicates:
an error message (error code F1, F2, etc.) andthe current freezer compartment temperature (actual temperature).
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An appliance malfunction which is indicated by an error code, must be
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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.
Freezing
Freezing
Attention!
Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer compartment 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 FREEZE
button 24 hours prior to freezing, or 4 to 6 hours for smaller quantities. Yellow display lights up.
The FAST FREEZE button need not be pressed for freezing of small
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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! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze to the goods.
0 Place packaged foods in the compartments or drawers. Unfrozen goods
may not come into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen goods may start to thaw.
The appliance electronics recognise automatically when the FAST
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FREEZE function can be ended, and switch it off automatically. Yellow display goes out. You can also stop the FAST FREEZE function manually by pressing the FAST FREEZE button again.
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Freezing
To allow storage of awkward freezing foodstuff, the drawers of the appliance are individually removable. They can be stacked in the one lying below.
The following are suitable for packing foodstuffs to be frozen:freezing bags and foils made of polyethylene;special tins for frozen food; aluminium foil, extra strong.
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 encourages 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:
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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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compartments and drawers. Some models are provided with index-tabs which can be attached to compartment doors and drawers. In order to identify the contents of individual compartments, attach the index­tabs so that they cover the storage goods symbols (see section: "Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar"). Thus, you will have a better overview, avoid opening the door for a long time and save power.
From the dietetics point of view, -18 °C is deemed sufficient as cold
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storage temperature.
Freezing
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! Do not, under any circumstances, free an ice tray which is
frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a spoon-handle or similar object.
Storage Goods Symbols/Freezing Calendar
(not included with all models)
The symbols on the compart­ment flaps and 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 compart­ment flaps and drawers, they can be marked according to which type of foods the indivi­dual compartments contain.
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Cooling
The appliance is suitable, depending upon the preset temperature, for
"Long Fresh" Cooling
"Standard" Cooling
Drinks cooling.
The drawers of the appliance can be removed individually.
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The removal is then especially advantageous if due to its size the foodstuff you want to cool does not fit inside a drawer. You can in this case stack the drawer below correspondingly higher. Instead of the drawers, deposit grids can also be pushed in. You can purchase the deposit grids as special accessory via specialists shops.
"Long Fresh" Cooling
By selecting the SET temperature of 0 °C or +2 °C this appliance can be used as a "Long Fresh" cooling unit.
The "Long Fresh" cooling process enables optimum storage conditions for fresh foodstuff. The foodstuff remains fresh up to three times longer in comparison to storage in normal refrigerators.
Commodities suitable for "Long Fresh" cooling are:meat and sausagesfresh poultryfresh fishmilk, butter, curd cheeseberries, fruits and vegetablessalads, mushrooms.
Foodstuff unsuitable for "long fresh" cooling are:coldness-sensitive fruits, e.g. bananas, papayas, passion fruits,
avocados and citrus fruits;
– coldness-sensitive vegetables, e.g. paprika, cucumber, zucchini,
egg-plants, potatoes and tomatoes;
Fruits and vegetables, which should still ripe, e.g. pears.
Pack all foodstuffs prior to "long fresh" cooling. Thus, the aroma, the
moisture and the colour is retained longer.
The following are suited for packaging:Airtight bags and foils made of polyethyleneClosable plastic containersaluminium foil.
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"Standard" Cooling
By selecting the SET temperature in the range of +5 °C, this appliance can be used as a normal refrigerator.
Foodstuff should always be covered or packed in the cool room, in order to prevent drying out and odour or taste transmission to other cooled foodstuffs.
The following are suited for packaging:Airtight bags and foils made of polyethylenePlastic container with coverSpecial hoods made of plastic with rubber bandaluminium foil.
Cooling drinks
By selecting the SET-Temperature up to +16 °C, the appliance can perfectly be used as a cooling unit for drinks.
Cooling
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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
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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 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.
The appliance defrosts full-automatically. Do not use mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process.
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 allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.
Do not use any abrasive cleansers.
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 Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and
lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.
0 After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption.
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For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.
0 After everything is dry place appliance back into service.
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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! Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by trained
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personnel. Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to 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 intervals.
Red warning display blinks, two temperatures are indicated alternately by the temperature display.
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.
Partial/Complete Thaw Warning. Frozen goods have been warmed to such an extent that they have been partially or completely thawed.
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").
Please refer to the section "Control and Information Systems".
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What to do if ...
Red warning display blinks, audible warning sounds, temperature display indicates an error (F1, F2, etc.).
The freezer compartment temperature is insufficient.
Interior illumination does not function.
If the door remains open for more than 5 minutes, the interior illumination blinks and is switched off after.
Interior illumination is not switched off when door is closed.
Audible warning "Door Open" sounds, although the door is closed.
Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
Switch the audible warning off by pressing the
WARNING OFF button. A functions error has occurred.
The appliance is in the operation mode "Cooling" instead of "Freezing".
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.
This is normal, no error has occurred.
Door contactor is not properly aligned.
Door contactor is not properly aligned.
Please make a note of the
indicated error and inform
the customer service
department. Do not open
the appliance door again.
Switching the appliance in
the operation mode
"Freezing". For that, please
refer in the "Select
Freezing or Cooling"
chapter.
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 in this chapter
under "Replace light bulb" .
Please refer to "Interior
Illumination" section.
Please refer to "Adjust door
contacter" in this section.
Please refer to "Adjust door
contacter" in this section.
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Malfunction Possible cause Remedy
Carefully warm the door
seal with a hand-held hair
Large accumulation of frost in the appliance, perhaps also at the door seal.
Unusual noises.
The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the FREEZE button, or after changing the temperature setting.
Compressor does not start after appliance is switched on.
Only temperatures above 0 °C can be set, although the appliance should be used as a freezing unit.
Only temperatures below 0 °C can be set, although the appliance should be used as a cooling unit.
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.
This is normal, no error has occurred.
Within the first 5 minutes after switching the appliance on, the electronics initialise a self­test.
The appliance is in the operation mode "Cooling".
The appliance is in the operation mode "Freezing".
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.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
The compressor is started
automatically, after the
self-test has been
completed.
Selecting the operation
mode "Freezing". For that,
please refer in the "Select
Freezing or Cooling"
chapter.
Select the operation mode
"Cooling". For that, please
refer in the chapter "Select
Freezing or Cooling".
What to do if ...
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What to do if ...
Replace light bulb
Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb
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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
0 To switch the appliance off press
and hold the ON/OFF button for about 5 seconds.
0 Remove mains plug. 0 Replace defective light bulb. The
lamp is situated beneath the operating panel and when the door is opened it becomes accessible from the bottom.
Adjust door contacter
If, for example, the illumination is not automatically switched off when the door is closed, or if the "Open Door" warning signal sounds, the contacter at the top of the door may need to be readjusted.
0 Loosen phillips head screw and push
contacter towards the inner side of the door.
0 Re-tighten phillips head screw. 0 Please check,
– if illumination is switched off
when the door is closed and
– if the audible warning signal
sounds after the door has been open for about 80 seconds. If not, readjust contacter again.
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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/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.
Noise
The ventilator generates air flow whereby noise can be emitted.
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.
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Special accessory
You get special accessory through the specialists shops.
Economy freezing space divider: If the interior room of the appliance should be used partly, an economy freezing-room divider can be inserted instead of the freezing tray. This allows for additional energy saving.
Deposit grid: Instead of the drawers, deposit grids can be inserted. This is especially then advantageous, if the appliance is used as a refrigerator or as drinks cooler.
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 refrigerant circuit consists for the most part of an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and tubing.
Evaporator
The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator. This warmth is withdrawn 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.
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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Installation and Connection
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. Wipe off benzene.
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0 Remove all tape and pads from the interior of the appliance. 0 Peal off the protective film from the control panel. 0 Remove door seal safeguards from door seal at the inside of the door.
0 With open door remove transport safeguard at door pivot.
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Installation and Connection
Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room. The basement is an ideal set-up location for freezers.
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 subsequent table shows which ambient temperature is assigned to which climate class if the operation mode "Freezing" is selected:
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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Attention! If the operation mode "Cooling" is selected, the ambient temperature at the installation place must be at least 2 °C higher than the preset SET temperature.
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 appliance needs ventilation
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.
Attention! If the appliance is 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.
0 Break both wall spacing
elements from the plinth and insert them into the sockets at the back side of the appliance, according to the figure, so that the required wall gap for the necessary ventilation at the back of the appliance is provided for.
Installation and Connection
Appliance Alignment
0 In order to push the appliance to the final installation place, carefully
press at the top on the door and tilt the appliance backwards a bit. The weight is thus transferred to the rear rollers on which the appliance can be pushed easily.
0 The appliance must have a solid, level footing. Please compensate for
unevenness in the floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front in or out.
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Installation and Connection
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! When changing the side at which the door opens, the
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appliance may not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.
0 Lay the left side of the appliance
onto a soft pad, e.g. rug, blanket etc.
0 Turn pivot pin out of lower door
pivot. Keep the spacing washer bet­ween the door and the bearing.
0 Romove door carefully and set
aside.
0 Turn the 4 phillips head screws
out of the base and remove the base.
0 Overturn the plinth’s blind
bearing from left to the right.
0 Unscrew the door bearing and
transfer it to the left.
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0 Screw the plinth again and place
the appliance on it.
0 Put the top eccentric bush on
the left.
0 Put the cover cap and bearing
pin with the spiral spring on the top of the door.
0 Insert and close the door with
the bearing pin carefully in the upper eccentric bush.
0 Fit the washer down between
the door and bearing and screw in the bearing bolt into the lower door bearing.
Installation and Connection
0 Remove the 3 hole covering pins. 0 Loosen the 3 screws on the door
handle and move the door handle towards the right.
0 Insert the hole covering pins on
the left.
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Door Alignment
If necessary, the appliance door can be aligned.
0 First remove the door (see section: "Re-Hanging Door"). 0 Using a small screw-driver, lift out the eccentric bearing bushes as
required, above the appliance or below the door, rotate and then press in according to the figures.
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")
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).
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0 Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance serial plate to ascertain if
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.
Important! The mains cable may only be changed by a qualified electri­cian. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact our Customer Service.
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.
Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service calls even during the guarantee period.
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