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SANTO
Kühl-/Gefrierkombinationen
Refrigerator/Freezer Combinations
Combinés réfrigérateur/congélateur
Gebrauchsanweisung
Operating Instructions
Notice d’utilisation
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Dear customer,
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.
Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper
functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/
or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Attention!). Please observe
the following carefully.
This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
Supplementary information regarding operation and practical
applications of the appliance appear after this symbol.
Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use
of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.
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, please contact your local
Service Force Centre.
Printed on paper manufactured with environmentally sound processes.
he who thinks ecologically acts accordingly ...
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Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Disposal of old Appliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Remove transport safeguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The refrigerator/freezer needs air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appliance Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Electrical Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Changing the opening direction of the doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appliance Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
View of Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Prior to Initial Start-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Starting up and temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Switching the Appliance Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Opening the Freezer Compartment Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Storage Shelves/Storage Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Proper Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Frozen Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Freezer Compartment Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cleaning and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Inside of appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Outside of appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Noises during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Technical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Contents
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Safety
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 refrigerator/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. If the appliance is used for purposes other than
those intendet or used incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the
manufacturer for any damage that may be caused.
• Alterations or changes to the refrigerator/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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• 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.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable.
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.
Safety
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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.
Disposal of old Appliances
For environmental reasons, refrigeration appliances must be disposed of
properly. This applies to your old appliance, and - at the end of its service life - for your new appliance as well.
Warning! Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable.
Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any
snap or latch closures. This 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.
Appliance Transport
Two persons are required for transport of the appliance.
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 then transferred to the back wheels and the appliance can be
easily pushed.
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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.
Remove transport safeguard
The appliance as well as interior accessory parts are safeguarded for
transport.
Remove all tape and pads from the interior of the appliance.
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:
Climate classification for an ambient temperature of
SN +10 bis +32 °C
N +16 bis +32 °C
ST +18 bis +38 °C
T +18 bis +43 °C
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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.
Attention! If the appliance is
installed under, for example, a
hanging cabinet, a clearance of at
least 5 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
unevenness in the floor by turning the two adjustable feet at the front
in or out.
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
supply voltage and current values correspond with those of the mains
at the installation location.
e.g.: AC 230 V 50 Hz or
230 V~50 Hz
(i.e. 230 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz)
The serial plate is inside the appliance at the left.
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Changing the opening direction of the doors
Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket.
To change the opening direction of the door, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the upper hinge and the upper support
taking
care for the upper door not to fall off ;
2. remove the upper door;
3. unscrew the middle hinge. Unscrew the plastic plugs
located on the opposite side of the central hinge and
introduce them in the holes occupied before by the
hinge;
4. remove the lower door;
5. pull off the ventilation grille which is fixed by two
screws;
6. remove the bottom hinge by unscrewing its fixing
screws;
7. using a 12 mm spanner, unscrew the hinge pin and
reassemble it on the opposite side of the hinge;
8. adjust the level of the appliance by screwing out the
adjustable foot, or feet, at the bottom of the cabinet
using your fingers or a tool;
9. reassemble the lower hinge on the opposite side,
using
the screws previously removed. Slide the hole cover out
of the ventilation grille by pushing it in the direction of
the arrow and reassemble it on the opposite side;
10. refit the ventilation grille , fixing the screws;
11. reassemble the lower door;
12. reassemble the middle hinge on the opposite side;
13. replace the upper door.
14. In your documentation bag you will find the upper
hinge
and the upper support necessary to make the reversibility. Please mount them
in
their relevant place.
15. Depending on the model:
Model with bar handle
Dismantle the handles and reassemble them on the opposite side. Cover the holes
with the plastic lids that were situated where the handles are presently.
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mm
Warning:
After having reversed the opening direction of the
doors check that all the screws are properly tightened and that the magnetic seal adheres to the cabinet. If the ambient temperature is cold (i.e. in
Winter), the gasket may not fit perfectly to the cabinet. In that case, wait
for the natural fitting of the gasket or accelerate this process by heating
up the part involved with a normal hairdrier.
Appliance Description
View of Appliance
(various models)
Temperature regulator and light
switch
Butter and cheese compartment
with lid
Door storage compartment
Bottle compartment
Fruit and vegetable drawers
Shelves
Freezer compartment (for storage
and freezing)
Freezer door storage compartment
(2 stars, only for storage at -12 °C)
Serial plate
7
9
1
8
2
6
3
5
4
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Prior to Initial Start-Up
Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into ope-
ration for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if
was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must
be left to stand for 4 hours before putting it into operation. This is
necessary to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise
the compressor may be damaged.
Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: "Cleaning and Care").
Starting up and temperature regulation
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can not be operated indepen-
dently of one another.
Insert plug into mains socket.
The temperature regulator is on the right side in the refrigerator com-
partment. It is also the ON/OFF-switch.
Position "0" means:
Cooling off
Position "1"means:
Highest interior temperature (warmest setting)
Position "6" means:
Lowest interior temperature (coldest setting)
Recommended settings:
For normal use: position "3" - "4";
Turn the temperature regulator to the desired setting. The compressor
starts and then runs automatically.
Goods to be refrigerated can be loaded immediately after switching on,
because the storage temperature in the refrigerator is quickly reached.
Important! Wait until the freezer compartment has reached a tempera-
ture of –18 °C before storing frozen food.
Note: From a food science point of view, +5 °C for the refrigerator
compartment and -18 °C for the freezer compartment should be consi-
dered cold enough as a storage temperature.
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The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior temperature:
– Ambient temperature;
– Quantity and temperature of the food stored;
– Frequency with which the door is opened and how long it is left
open.
Switching the Appliance Off
Refrigerator and freezer compartments can not be switched off independently of one another.
To switch off, turn the temperature regulator to position "0".
If the appliance is to be removed from service for a lengthy period:
Turn the temperature regulator to position "0".
Unplug the appliance, or pull or unscrew the fuse.
Defrost freezer compartment and clean thoroughly (see section: "Cle-
aning and Care").
Leave doors open after defrosting to avoid accumulation of odours.
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.
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Interior Accessories
Storage Shelves/Storage Racks
Depending on the model, your appliance is equipped with either glass
storage shelves or storage racks.
A glass storage shelf must always remain inserted into the lower guide
track above the fruit and vegetable trays, so that fruits and vegetable
remain fresh longer.
The remaining storage shelves can
be adjusted to various heights:
Pull the storage shelf forward and
remove.
Insert at a different height.
Variable Inner Door
The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at
other positions as needed.
Moisture regulator
There is an adjustable air grille in front of the shelf
above the fruit and vegetable compartments.
The opening in the ventilation slots can be adjus-
ted with the slider.
Right slider: Ventilation slots opened.
With the ventilation slots open, more
air circulation results in a lower air
moisture content in the fruit and
vegetable compartments.
Left slider: Ventilation slots closed.
When the ventilation slots are closed,
the natural moisture content of the
food in the fruit and vegetable compartments
is preserved for longer.
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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.
The freezer door storage compartment
(2 stars) serves only for storage purposes at -12 °C (storage time 2-3 weeks,
depending on food).
Tip: Foods should always be packaged
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
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.
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.
Place packaged foods in the freezer compartment. Unfrozen goods may
not come into contact with already frozen goods, otherwise the frozen
goods may start to thaw.
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
• 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:
Batch plans for the determination of freezing performance or warm-up
time can be requested directly from the manufacturer.
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Frozen Storage
Attention! Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with pre-
viously frozen goods, the required storage temperature of -18°C must
be reached.
The freezer door storage compartment (2 stars) serves only for storage
purposes at -12 °C. Storage time: 2-3 weeks, depending on food.
• Load freezer compartment 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.
Preparation of Ice Cubes
Your freezer is equipped with a
specific holder in order to place
the ice cube tray you will find
inside your appliance. (see figure)
Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold
water and place in the freezer
com-partment and allow to freeze.
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.
Defrosting
The refrigerator is defrosted automatically
The integrated evaporator on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment is defrosted fully automatically.
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.
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Freezer Compartment Defrosting
Moisture is precipitated in the form of white frost in the freezer compartment during operation and when the door is opened. 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!
• Do not use electrical heating appliances or any other mechanical or
artificial devices to speed up the defrosting process, with the exception of those recommended in these operating instructions.
• Do not use defrosting sprays, because they may be health endangering and/or contain substances damaging to plastics.
Caution! Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Hands can freeze
to the goods.
Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover
them and store them in a cool place, e.g. in a refrigerator.
Switch off the appliance and remove plug from the mains, or switch off
or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse.
After defrosting thoroughly clean the freezer interior, as well as interior
accessories (see section: "Cleaning and Care").
Defrosting
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Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
• The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning.
Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off
and remove the plug from the mains, or 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.
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.
Inside of appliance
Defrost freezer compartment before cleaning (see section:
"Defrosting“).
Switch off the appliance and remove plug from the mains, or switch off
or turn out the circuit breaker or the fuse.
Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also
be used.
After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Check the water discharge opening at the back wall of the refrigerator.
A clogged water discharge opening can be freed with the help of a
wire.
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Outside of appliance
Steel surface:
For cleaning of the steel surface you can use cleaning agent for steel
usual in the trade.
Thouse cleaning agents create a protection against fingerprints as well.
Warning: When using this product, it is necessary to avoid the contact
with plastic material because of degradation.
Painted surface:
Clean the appliance with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially
available dish washing detergents may also be used.
After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
Accumulation of dust at the condenser reduces cooling performance
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.
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.
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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
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.
Appliance does not
function, green stand-by
display is not lit.
The refrigerator and/or
freezer compartment temperature is insufficient.
Interior illumination does
not function.
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not inserted
or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is defective.
Mains socket is defective.
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.
Switch appliance on.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if
necessary.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electrician.
Please refer to the section
"Temperature Adjustment".
Only leave the door open
as long as necessary.
Turn to colder setting.
Please refer to the section
"Installation Location".
Please refer to "Replace
Light Bulb" in this section.
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Replace light bulb
Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb
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, fitting: E 14
To switch the appliance off turn
the temperature regulator to
position "0".
Unplug the mains plug.
To change the light bulb, pull out
the xrew “Y” and then remove the
protective cover “X”.
Change the defective light bulb.
Refit the light bulb cover.
Large accumulation of
frost in the appliance,
perhaps also at the door
seal.
Unusual noises.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
changing the temperature
setting.
Door is not properly sealed
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.
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.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
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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.
Note: The customer bears the costs of unjustified customer service
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 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 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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