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SANTO
Einbau-Kühlschrank
Built-In Refrigerator
Gebrauchsanweisung
Operating instructions
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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.
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 functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/ or with
signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.
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1. This symbol guides you step by step in the operation of the appliance.
2. ....
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
Customer Care Department.
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
Remove transport packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Installation Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Your refrigerator needs ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
View of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Prior to Initial Start–Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Starting up and temperature regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Switching off the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Interior Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Storage shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Variable Inner Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Bottle Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Humidity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Variable Storage Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Correct Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Freezing and storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Preparation of Ice Cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
The fridge defrosts automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Defrosting the freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Cleaning and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Noises during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Technical terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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Safety
The safety aspects of our refrigerators comply with accepted technical
standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, we consider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety
information:
Intended use
• The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the
cooling, freezing and storing of frozen food, as well as for making
ice. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended
or used incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer
for any damage that may be caused.
• Alterations or changes to the refrigerator are not permitted for reasons of safety.
• If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or for purposes other than the cooling, freezing or frozen storage of foods, the
manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages which may occur.
Prior to initial start–up
• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstance
should a damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage,
please contact your supplier.
• Ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply
cable.
Important: if the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced
by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its
Customer Service.
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.
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Warning - During transportation and installation of the appliance,
be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit
become damaged.
• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:
– avoid open flames and sources of ignition;
– thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.
Safety of children
• Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children.
There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from
children!
• Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the
mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt
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catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock
themselves in the appliance when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get themselves into other dangerous situations.
• Often children cannot recognise the hazards present in household
appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let children play with the appliance!
Daily Operation
• Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers
with flammable materials such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill
cartridges etc in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer compartment.
They can burst when the contents freeze, high carbonate content
drinks can even explode! Never store lemonade, juices, beer, wine,
sparkling wine etc. in the freezer compartment.
• Do not place ice cream or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after
removal from the freezer compartment. Very cold ice can freeze to
the lips or tongue and cause injury.
• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze
to the food.
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Warning - Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator/freezer (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).
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Warning - In order not to impair the function of the appliance,
never cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
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Warning - Do not damage the cooling circuit.
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Warning - Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificial
means to speed up defrosting unless they are recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and
unplug it, or disconnect from the electricity supply.
• When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not
pull on the cable.
In case of malfunction
• If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the
"What to do if ..." section of these instructions. If the information
given there does not help, please do not perform any further repairs
yourself.
• Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your
appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or
our Customer Service.
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Disposal
Appliance Packaging Information
All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or
burned at an incinerating plant without danger.
About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as
follows:
>PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the
interior.
>PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of 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.
Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any
snap or latch closures. This ensures that playing children do not lock
themselves inside the appliance (danger of suffocation!) or place
themselves into other 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, must not be damaged.
• The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall
be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the product.
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Remove transport packaging
The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport.
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1. Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door.
2. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the
appliance.
Installation
Installation Location
The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room.
Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by
the ambient temperature.
The appliance should therefore
– not be exposed to direct sunlight;
– not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat;
– only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature
corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is
designed.
The climate classification can be found on the rating 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:
Installation directly under a hob is not allowed. The temperatures of
the hob, which in part are quite high, may damage the appliance.
If a hob is installed near the appliance, the corresponding installation
and safety instructions must be adhered to. Considering the numerous
installation conditions which are possible, there is no way of providing
detailed information here.
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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It is necessary to avoid overheating of the appliance by maintaining
adequate distances from heat sources and by the use of a suitable
thermal insulation plate. Proper ventilation of the appliance must also
be ensured.
Your refrigerator needs ventilation
Integratable models (i-appliances)
The integrated door of the furniture cabinet largely seals the installation recess. iappliances must therefore be provided with
ventilation by having an opening in the
furniture plinth. The warmed air must be
able to be exhausted upwards through the
air shaft on the furniture back.
The ventilation cross-sections should be at
least 200 cm
2
.
Warning - To ensure the appliance func-
tions correctly, never cover or obstruct the
ventilation openings.
Installation
Dimensioned drawings
min. 200 cm
2
50
min. 200 cm
2
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See installation instructions supplied.
Please check whether, after installing your appliance and especially
after reversing the door, the door seal seals right round. A badly fitting
door seal may lead to heavy frosting and thereby to a higher power
consumption (see also „What to do if...“).
Electrical connection
A correctly installed, earthed socket is required for the electrical supply. The supply must have a fuse rating of at least 10 Amps. If the
socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in, the electrical
installation must include suitable means of isolating the appliance
from the mains (e.g. a fused spur).
Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating 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 rating plate is inside the appliance on the left.
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Description of the appliance
View of the appliance
(various models)
1 = Control panel
2 = Butter/cheese compartment with flap
3 = Variable storage box (not included with all models, design differs
depending on the model)
4 = Door storage compartments
5 = Bottle compartment
Bottle holder (not on all models)
6 = Fruit and vegetable drawers
7 = Storage shelves
8 = Freezer compartment (for storage and freezing)
9 = General purpose box (not included with all models)
10 = Moisture regulation (not on all models)
11 = Bottle / Can holder (not on all models)
12 = Rating plate
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Prior to Initial Start–Up
Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial
start-up (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
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Starting up - Temperature regulation
1 Light switch
2 SUPERFROST-function "on" indicator (yellow) (not on all models)
• SUPERFROST for freezing items quickly in the freezer
compartment
3 SUPERFROST button (not on all models)
4 Temperature regulator and ON/OFF switch
The temperature regulator is located at the top of the appliance on the
control panel. It is also the ON/OFF-switch.
A coin is required to turn the temperature regulator. This makes it is
more difficult to change the temperature setting accidentally (child
protection).
Position „0“ = Refrigeration off
Position „1“ = Warmest interior temperature
Position „4“ = Coldest interior temperature
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1. Plug the mains plug into the mains socket.
2. Set the required temperature by turning the temperature regulator.
The inside light goes on. The compressor starts and then runs automatically.
Note: When the setting is changed, the compressor does not start
immediately if automatic defrosting is currently taking place.
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 temperature of –18°C, before storing frozen food.
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Note: From a food safety point of view, +5°C for the refrigerator com-
partment and -18°C for the freezer compartment should be considered cold enough as a storage temperature.
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.
– A defect in the appliance.
The temperature regulator setting may therefore need to be adjusted
to suit the specific conditions.
Recommended settings:
Examples:
Note: At the setting given under the table “Recommended settings”
the fridge has an average temperature of approx. +5°C; the average
temperature in the freezer compartment is then approx. –18°C or colder. These figures apply at ambient temperatures from +16°C to +32°C.
At higher ambient temperatures, fresh food is properly frozen with the
regulator set to "2", without the fridge becoming too cold.
3. If you want a higher or lower temperature, turn the temperature regulator to a warmer or cooler setting respectively.
Important!
High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold setting on the temperature regulator (position"3" to "4") can cause the
compressor to run continuously.
Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must
run continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance.
The fridge will not be able to defrost since automatic defrosting of the
fridge is only possible when the compressor is not running (see also
Ambient temperature Temperature controller position
Approx. 10°C Range up to 1
Approx. 16°C Range about 2
Approx. 25°C Range about 2
Approx. 32°C 2 to 3
Approx. 38°C Range about 2
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Interior Accessories
Storage Shelves
Various glass or plastic storage shelves and wire trays are included with
your appliance - different models have different combinations.
You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into
the lowest set of guides, above the vegetable drawers, and keep it in
this position.
The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted:
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1. To do this pull the storage shelf forward until it can be swivelled
upwards or downwards and removed.
2. Please do the same in reverse to
insert the shelf at a different height.
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"Defrosting" section). The result is the build up of a thick layer of frost
on the fridge rear wall.
If this happens, turn the temperature regulator back to a warmer setting (position “2” to “3”). At this setting the compressor will be
switched on and off as usual and automatic defrosting recommenced.
Switching off the appliance
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1. To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position
"0". The inside light goes out.
If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:
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1. Remove all refrigerated and frozen packages.
2. Switch off the appliance by turning the thermostat knob to position
"0".
3. Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect from the electricity
supply.
4. Clean thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and Care”).
5. Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odours.
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(not for all models)
Your appliance is equipped with two
half-size glass storage shelves.
Storing tall items:
Slide the front half of the Vario storage
shelf in another level to the rear.
By this means you will gain space to
place tall items on the storage shelf
below.
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Variable Inner Door
The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at
other positions as needed.
Bottle Holder (not on all models)
Some models are equipped with a bottle
holder in the bottle compartment. This is
used to prevent individual bottles from
falling over and can be slid sideways.
Humidity Control (not on all models)
On some models, 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 steplessly adjusted with a slider.
Slider in right position: Ventilation
slots opened.
Slider in left position: Ventilation slots closed.
With the ventilation slots open, the stronger air circulation results in a
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lower air moisture content in the fruit and vegetable compartments.
When the ventilation slots are closed, the natural moisture content of
the food in the fruit and vegetable compartments is preserved for longer.
Variable Storage Box
(not on all models, design differs depending on the model)
Some models are equipped with a variable storage box which is fitted
under a door shelf compartment and can be slid sideways.
The box can be inserted under every door shelf compartment.
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1. To change, lift the shelf compartment with the box upwards and
out of the holders in the door and
remove the retaining bracket out
of the guide under the shelf compartment.
2. Please do the same in reverse to
insert the shelf at a different
height.
The variable box can be hung from a storage shelf in the refrigerator
compartment:
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1. Pull the storage shelf forward until it can
be tipped up or down and removed.
2. Hang the retaining bracket on the taper
on the storage shelf and slide the storage
shelf back into the guides.
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Correct Storage
For physical reasons, there are different
temperature regions in the fridge. The
coldest region is on the lowest storage
shelf. Warmer regions are the top storage shelf, the vegetable drawer and the
storage compartments on the door.
The arrangement example shows at
which places in the refrigerator suitable
temperatures for various types of foods
exist.
Tip: Food in the fridge should always be
covered or packaged, to prevent drying
and tainting of other food.
The following are suited for packaging:
– Polyethylene airtight bags and wraps;
– Plastic containers with lids;
– Special plastic covers with elastic;
– Aluminium foil.
Freezing and storing frozen food
The freezer compartment is for freezing and storing food.
Important!
• The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18°C or colder before freezing fresh food or storing food already frozen.
• Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time (max. 2 kg per 24
hrs). The quality of the food is best preserved when it is frozen right
through to the core as quickly as possible.
• Allow warm food to cool down before freezing. The warmth will
cause increased ice formation and increase the power consumption.
• Please note the maximum storage times specified by the manufacturer.
• Thawed foods which have not been processed further (cooked into
meals) may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time.
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1. To further lower the temperature of food that is already frozen and
make sure it retains its thermal capacity, turn the temperature regula-
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tor to setting “4” several hours before freezing fresh items, or press the
SUPERFROST button if the model has one. The yellow indicator will
light up.
2. All foods must be packed into airtight packages or containers 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 food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food causing skin abrasions.
3. Lay the packaged food on the base of the freezer compartment.
Unfrozen food must not touch items already frozen, otherwise the
frozen food could begin to defrost.
4. Close the freezer compartment door tightly.
5. Depending on the quantity and type of food to be frozen, return the
temperature regulator to its normal setting after approx. 6 to 24 hours
or switch off the SUPERFROST function. To do that, press the SUPERFROST button again. The yellow indicator will go off.
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 suitable for sealing bags and wrappings:
plastic clips, rubber bands or tape.
• Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for
the frozen food to dry out.
• Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
• Do not fill cans for frozen goods to the brim with liquid or paste–like
goods, because liquids expand during freezing.
Note for inspection authorities:
Batch plans for the determination of freezing performance or warmup time can be requested directly from the manufacturer.
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Preparation of Ice Cubes
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1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in the freezer
compartment and leave to freeze.
2. To loosen the frozen cubes, either bend the ice cube tray or hold it
under running water for a few seconds.
Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the freezer
compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a spoon handle or similar.
Defrosting
The fridge defrosts automatically
The rear wall of the fridge covers with frost when the compressor is
running, and defrosts when the compressor is off.
The water from the thawing frost is collected in the drain channel on
the rear of the fridge, feed through the drain hole into the collector
on the compressor, and then evaporated.
The water drainage hole must be cleaned regularly (see the section
"Cleaning and Maintenance").
Defrosting the freezer compartment
During use and when the freezer compartment door is opened, moisture is deposited in the freezer compartment as frost. Remove this
frost from time to time with the soft plastic scraper. Under no circumstances use hard or pointed objects to remove frost.
The freezer compartment should always be defrosted when the layer of
frost has reached a thickness of approx. 4 millimetres; however at least
once a year. A good time for defrosting is when the appliance is empty
or contains only a small amount of food.
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, they can be hazardous to your health
and/or contain substances that damage plastics.
Caution! Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could
stick to the food causing skin abrasions.
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1. A few hours before defrosting, set the temperature controller to 4 or
press the SUPERFROST button, if the model has one; in order to create
a refrigeration reserve in the frozen food.
2. Remove frozen food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and store
it, covered, in a cool place.
3. Switch off the appliance and unplug it, or disconnect from the electricity supply.
4. Remove the stopper from the meltwater outlet and place a bowl underneath it to catch the meltwater.
Attention! After defrosting, replace
the plug in the condensation water
drain.
Tip: You can speed up the defrosting
process by placing a pan with warm
water in the freezer compartment and
closing the doors. Remove pieces of
ice that have fallen before they completely defrost.
5. After defrosting, thoroughly clean the freezer compartment ( see
"Cleaning and Care" section). Replace the stopper in the melt-water
outlet.
6. Put the food inside and put the unit back into operation.
Cleaning and Care
For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.
Warning!
• The appliance must 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 disconnect
from the electricity supply.
• Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could
accumulate in electrical components and there is a danger of an
electrical shock. Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
• The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.
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Important!
• Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g.
– lemon juice or the juice from orange 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.
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1. Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. Wrap frozen
food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well covered.
2. Defrost the freezer compartment prior to cleaning (see “Defrosting”
section).
3. Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or disconnect from the electricity supply.
4. Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water.
5. After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.
6. Check the water drain hole on the
rear wall of the fridge.
Clear a blocked drain hole with the
aid of the green peg in the pack of
accessories included with the appliance.
7. After everything is dry reconnect the
appliance to the electricity supply.
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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.
• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food
will then be used to cool the fridge.
What to do if ...
Correcting Malfunctions
A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other
work on the appliance if the following information does not provide
assistance in your specific case.
Important! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by
competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please
contact your specialist dealer or our local Customer service.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Appliance does not work.
Appliance is not switched
on.
Mains plug is not plugged
in or is loose.
Fuse has blown or is defective
Socket is defective.
Mains malfunctions are to
be corrected by an electrician.
Switch on the appliance.
Insert mains plug.
Check fuse, replace if necessary.
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Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
Temperature is set too
cold.
Turn the temperature
regulator to a warmer setting temporarily.
Appliance cools too much.
The food is too warm.
Temperature is not properly adjusted.
Please look in the “Initial
Start Up” section.
Door was open for an
extended period.
A large quantity of warm
food was placed in the
appliance within the last
24 hours.
The appliance is near a
heat source.
Do not leave the door open
any longer than necessary.
Turn the thermostat knob
to a colder setting tem-
porarily.
Please look in the
“Installation location” section.
Light bulb is defective.
Interior lighting does not
work.
Please look in the “Changing
the light bulb” section.
Heavy build up of frost,
possibly also on the door
seal.
Door seal is not airtight
(possibly after reversing
the door).
Carefully warm the leaking
sections of the door seal
with a hair dryer (on a
cool setting). At the same
time shape the warmed
door seal by hand such
that it sits correctly.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
changing the temperature
setting.
This is normal, no error has
occurred.
Water in the bottom of
the cabinet.
Water drain hole is
blocked.
See the “Cleaning and
Care” section.
The compressor starts after
a period of time.
Changing the light bulb
Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light
bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or disconnect from the
mains supply.
Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 25 W
☞
1. To switch off the appliance, turn the thermostat knob to position "0".
2. Unplug the mains plug.
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3. To change the light bulb, press on the
rear hook and at the same time slide
the light bulb cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
4. Change the faulty light bulb.
5. Refit the light bulb cover.
6. Put the refrigerator back into opera-
tion.
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.
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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.
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
– 94/2/EG dated 21.01.1994 - Directive on Energy Labelling
– 96/57 EG dated 3.9.1996 - Energy Efficiency Requirements of
Household Electric Refrigerators, Freezers and Combinations Thereof.
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Technical terminology
• Refrigerant
Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as
refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low,
that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can
cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.
• Refrigerant Circuit
Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and pipe work.
• Evaporator
The refrigerant is evaporated in the evaporator. Similar to all other
liquids, refrigerant requires heat to evaporate. This heat is removed
from the interior of the appliance, as a result the interior is cooled.
The evaporator is therefore located inside the appliance or placed in
foam immediately behind the inner wall and thus not visible.
• Compressor
The compressor looks like a small drum. It is driven by a built-in
electric motor and is mounted on the base of the appliance at the
rear. The task of the compressor is to draw in vaporised refrigerant
from the evaporator, to compress it, and to pass it on to the condenser.
• Condenser
The condenser normally has the form of a grid. The refrigerant compressed in the compressor is liquefied in the condenser. During this
process, heat is released to the surrounding air at the surface of the
condenser. The condenser is mounted on the base of the appliance.
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