Bosch KGE 39AL20, KGE 39AW20, KGE 36AW30, KGE 36AL20 User Manual

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en Instruction for Use	uk Iнcтpyкцiя з eкcплyaтaцiї
ru Инcтpyкция пo экcплyaтaции

en Table of Contents
Safety and warning information ............	4
Information concerning disposal ..........	6
Scope of delivery ....................................	6
Ambient temperature and ventilation ..	6
Connecting the appliance .....................	7
Getting to know your appliance ...........	8
Switching the appliance on ...................	9
Setting the temperature .........................	9
Holiday mode ..........................................	9
Alarm function ......................................	10
Usable capacity ....................................	10
Refrigerator compartment ..................	10
Super cooling .......................................	11
Freezer compartment ..........................	11
Max. freezing capacity ........................	12
Freezing and storing food ..................	12

Freezing fresh food .............................	12
Super freezing ......................................	13
Thawing frozen food ............................	14
Interior fittings .......................................	14
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance ........................................	15
Defrosting ..............................................	15
Cleaning the appliance .......................	16
Odours ...................................................	16
Light (LED) ............................................	17
Tips for saving energy ........................	17
Operating noises .................................	17
Eliminating minor faults yourself .......	18
Appliance self-test ...............................	20
Customer service .................................	20

ru Coдepжaниe
Укaзaния пo бeзoпacнocти
и пpeдyпpeждeния ..............................	21
Укaзaния пo yтилизaции ...................	23
Oбъeм пocтaвки ..................................	24
Teмпepaтypa oкpyжaющeй cpeды
и вeнтиляция ........................................	24
Подключение бытового прибора ...	25
Знакомство с бытовым прибором . 26
Включение бытового прибора .......	27
Уcтaнoвкa тeмпepaтypы ....................	27
Oтпycкнoй peжим экcплyaтaции .... 28
Предупредительная функция ..........	28
Пoлeзный oбъeм .................................	29
Xoлoдильнoe oтдeлeниe ...................	30
Cyпepoxлaждeниe ..............................	31
Mopoзильнoe oтдeлeниe ..................	31
Maкc. пpoизвoдитeльнocть
зaмopaживaния ...................................	31

Зaмopaживaниe и xpaнeниe
пpoдyктoв .............................................	32
Зaмopaживaниe cвeжиx
пpoдyктoв питaния .............................	32
Cyпepзaмopaживaниe .......................	34
Paзмopaживaниe пpoдyктoв ............	34
Cпeциaльнoe ocнaщeниe .................	35
Bыключeниe прибора и вывoд
eгo из экcплyaтaции ..........................	36
Paзмopaживaниe ................................	36
Чистка бытового прибора ................	37
Heпpиятныe зaпaxи ...........................	38
Ocвeщeниe (нa cвeтoдиoдax) ..........	38
Kaк cэкoнoмить элeктpoэнepгию ..	38
Paбoчиe шyмы .....................................	39
Caмocтoятeльнoe ycтpaнeниe
мeлкиx нeиcпpaвнocтeй ...................	40
Caмoпpoвepкa приборa ...................	42
Cлyжбa cepвиca .................................	42

uk Зміст
Peкoмeндaцiї з дoтpимaння
бeзпeки тa зacтepeжeння ................	43
Peкoмeндaцiї з yтилiзaцiї ..................	45
Комплект поставки ............................	46
Звepтaйтe yвaгy нa тeмпepaтypy
в пpимiщeннi тa вeнтиляцiю .............	46
Пiдключeння пpилaдy ........................	47
Oзнaйoмлeння з пpилaдoм ..............	48
Bвiмкнeння пpилaдy ...........................	49
Уcтaнoвкa тeмпepaтypи ....................	49
Режим відпустки .................................	50
Попереджувальна функція ...............	50
Корисний об’єм ..................................	51
Xoлoдильнa кaмepa ...........................	51
Cyпepoxoлoджeння ............................	52
Mopoзильнa кaмepa ..........................	52
Maкcимaльнa пoтyжнicть
зaмopoжyвaння ...................................	52

Зaмopoжyвaння тa збepiгaння
пpoдyктiв ...............................................	52
Зaмopoжeння cвiжиx пpoдyктiв ......	53
Cyпepзaмopoжyвaння .......................	54
Poзмopoжeння зaмopoжeниx
пpoдyктiв ...............................................	54
Уcтaткyвaння ........................................	55
Bимкнeння тa зyпинкa
poбoти пpилaдy ..................................	56
Poзмopoжyвaння ................................	56
Чиcткa пpилaдy ...................................	57
Запахи ...................................................	58
Світлодіодне освітлення ...................	58
Зaoщaджeння eнepгiї ........................	58
Шyми пpи eкcплyaтaцiї .....................	59
Як ycyнyти нeзнaчнi
нeпoлaдки caмoмy .............................	60
Самоперевірка приладу ...................	62
Cлyжбa cepвicy ...................................	62

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Safety and warning information

Before you switch ON the appliance

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully! They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.

The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.

Technical safety

This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally-friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation.

Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.

If damage has occurred

■Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance,

■thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes,

■switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug,

■inform customer service.

The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated. Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air mixture in rooms which are too small. The room must be at least 1 m³ per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk.

Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only.

Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements.

A extension cable may be purchased from customer service only.

Important information when using the appliance

■Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Risk of explosion!

■Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance! The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock!

■Do not use pointed or sharp-edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubing. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries.

■Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!

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■Do not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc.

■Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.

■Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position.

■Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will become porous.

■Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance.

■People (childern incl.) who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions.

■Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may explode!

■Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth. Risk of low-temperature burns!

■Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc. Risk of low-temperature burns!

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Children in the household

■Keep children away from packaging and its parts.

Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film!

■Do not allow children to play with the appliance!

■If the appliance features a lock: keep the key out of the reach of children!

General regulations

The appliance is suitable

■for refrigerating and freezing food,

■for making ice.

This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment.

The appliance is suppressed according to EU Directive ГOCT P 51318.14.1-99, ГOCT P 51318.14.2-99,

ГOCT P 51317.3.2-99,

ГOCT P 51317.3.3-99.

The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.

This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances ГOCT P MЭК 60335-2-24.

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Information concerning disposal

* Disposal of packaging

The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. All utilised materials are environmentally safe and recyclable. Please help us by disposing of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.

* Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

ã=Warning

Redundant appliances

1.Pull out the mains plug.

2.Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.

3.Do not take out the trays and receptacles: children are therefore prevented from climbing in!

4.Do not allow children to play with the appliance once it has spent ist useful life. Danger of suffocation!

Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.

Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit.

If you have any complaints, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer service.

The delivery consists of the following parts:

■Free-standing appliance

■Bag containing installation materials

■Interior fittings (depending on model)

■Operating instructions

■Installation manual

■Customer service booklet

■Warranty enclosure

■Information on the energy consumption and noises

Ambient temperature and ventilation

Ambient temperature

The appliance is designed for a specific climate class. Depending on the climate class, the appliance can be operated at the following temperatures.

The climate class can be found on the rating plate. Fig. -

Climate class	Permitted ambient
	temperature
SN	+10 °C to 32 °C
N	+16 °C to 32 °C
ST	+16 °C to 38 °C
T	+16 °C to 43 °C

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Note

The appliance is fully functional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class. If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a temperature

of +5 °C.

Ventilation

Fig. 3

The air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigerating unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilation openings!

Connecting the appliance

After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system.

Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning the appliance”).

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Electrical connection

The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance.

The appliance complies with the protection class I. Connect the appliance to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor. The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.

For appliances operated in nonEuropean countries, check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply match the values of the mains supply. This information can be found on the rating plate. Fig. -

ã=Warning

Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs.

Our appliances can be used with mains and sine-controlled inverters. Mainscontrolled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid.

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Getting to know your appliance

Please fold out the illustrated last page. These operating instructions refer to several models.

The features of the models may vary. The diagrams may differ.

Fig. 1

* Not all models.

1-9 Controls

10Light

11Shelf in the refrigerator compartment

12* Bottle shelf

13* Egg container

14* Pull-out container

15Vegetable container

16Frozen food container

17* Freezer calendar

18Height-adjustable feet

19Ventilation opening

20* Butter and cheese compartment

21* Egg rack

22* Bottle holder

23Shelf for large bottles

ARefrigerator compartment

BFreezer compartment

Controls

Fig. 2

1On/Off button

Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off.

2“Super” button (freezer compartment)

Switches super freezing on and off.

3Temperature selection buttons // Freezer compartment

These buttons set the temperature in the freezer compartment.

4Temperature display freezer

compartment

The numbers correspond to the set freezer compartment temperatures in °C.

5Alarm button

Used to switch off the warning signal, see chapter “Alarm function”.

6Holiday button

Is used to switch vacation mode on and off, (see chapter Vacation mode).

7Temperature selection buttons / Refrigerator compartment

These buttons set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.

8Temperature display refrigerator compartment

The numbers correspond to the set refrigerator compartment temperatures in °C.

9“Super” button refrigerator

compartment

Switches super cooling on and off.

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Switching the appliance on

Fig. 2

1.Switch on the appliance with the On/ Off button 1.

A warning signal sounds, the temperature display 4 flashes and the alarm button 5 is lit.

2.The warning signal is switched off by pressing the alarm button 5.

The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched on when the door is open.

The factory has recommended the following temperatures:

■Refrigerator compartment: +4 °C

■Freezer compartment: –18 °C

Operating tips

■When the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperatures have been reached.

Do not put any food in the appliance beforehand.

■The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal.

■If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised.

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Setting the temperature

Fig. 2

Refrigerator compartment

The temperature can be set from +3 °C to +8 °C.

Keep pressing temperature setting button 7 until the required refrigerator compartment temperature is set.

The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on temperature display 8.

Holiday mode

If leaving the appliance for a long period of time, you can switch the appliance over to the energy-saving holiday mode.

The temperature of the refrigerator compartment is automatically switched to +14 °C.

Do not store any food in the refrigerator compartment during this time.

Switching on and off

Fig. 2

Press the holiday button 6.

If vacation mode is switched on, the button is lit and the refrigerator compartment temperature 8, no longer indicates a temperature.

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Alarm function

In the following cases an alarm may be actuated:

Switching off the alarm

Fig. 2

Press the alarm button 5 to switch off the alarm.

Door alarm

The door alarm (continuous sound) switches on if the appliance door is open for longer than one minute. Close the door to switch off the warning signal.

Temperature alarm

The temperature alarm switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm and the frozen food is at risk of thawing.

When the alarm button 5 is pressed, the temperature display 4 indicates for five seconds the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment.

Then this value is deleted. The temperature display freezer compartment 4 indicates the set freezer compartment temperature without flashing.

Henceforth the “warmest temperature” will be redefined and saved.

The alarm may switch on without any risk to the frozen food:

■when the appliance is switched on,

■when large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance,

■if the freezer compartment door is open too long.

Note

Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. It can only be refrozen when it has been used to prepare a ready meal (boiled or fried).

No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.

Usable capacity

Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fig. -

Fully utilising the freezing capacity

The maximum amount of food can be placed in the freezer by removing all fittings. The food can be stacked directly on the shelves and in the bottom of the freezer compartment.

Removing the fittings

Pull out the frozen food container all the way, lift at the front and remove. Fig. 4

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved food, condensed milk, hard cheese, fruit and vegetables sensitive to cold as well as tropical fruit.

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Note when loading products:

Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance. This will retain the aroma, colour and freshness of the food. In addition, flavours will not be transferred between foods and the plastic parts will not become discoloured.

Note

Avoid contact between food and rear panel. Otherwise the air circulation will be impaired.

Food or packaging could freeze to the rear panel.

Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment!

The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones:

■Coldest zone is between the vegetable

container and the glass shelf situated above. Fig. 5

Note

Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in the cold zone above the vegetable container.

■Warmest zone is at the very top of the door.

Note

Store e.g. cheese and butter in the warmest zone. When served, the cheese will not have lost its flavour and the butter will be easy to spread.

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Super cooling

Super cooling sets the refrigerator temperature to the coldest temperature setting for approx. 15 hours. Then the appliance automatically switches to the temperature set prior to super cooling mode.

Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.:

■before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator compartment.

■to cool drinks quickly.

Note

When super cooling is switched on, increased operating noises may occur.

Switching on and off

Fig. 2

Press super button 9 refrigerator compartment.

The button is lit when super cooling is switched on.

Freezer compartment

Use the freezer compartment

■To store deep-frozen food.

■To make ice cubes.

■To freeze food.

Note

Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power consumption!

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Max. freezing capacity

Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate. Fig. -

Freezing and storing food

Purchasing frozen food

■Packaging must not be damaged.

■Use by the “use by” date.

■Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be -18 °C or lower.

■If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment.

Freezing food

Freeze fresh, undamaged food only.

Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.

To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.

Storing frozen food

To ensure good air circulation in the appliance, insert the frozen food container all the way.

If you have to store lots of food, it is possible to transfer the food to the glass shelves and stack it on the base of the freezer base. To do this, remove all the frozen food containers. Pull out the frozen food containers all the way, lift at the front and remove. Fig. 4

Freezing fresh food

Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.

To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.

Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops.

Note

Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.

■The following foods are suitable for freezing:

Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.

■The following foods are not suitable for freezing:

Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

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Packing frozen food

To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.

1.Place food in packaging.

2.Remove air.

3.Seal the wrapping.

4.Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.

Suitable packaging:

Plastic film, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers.

These products are available from specialist outlets.

Unsuitable packaging:

Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags.

Items suitable for sealing packaged food:

Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, coldresistant adhesive tape, etc.

Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer.

Shelf life of frozen food

Depends on the type of food. At a temperature of -18 °C:

■Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries:

up to 6 months

■Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months

■Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months

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Super freezing

Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour.

To prevent an undesirable temperature rise when placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on super freezing several hours beforehand.

As a rule, 4–6 hours is adequate.

If the max. freezing capacity is to be used, super freezing must be switched on for 24 hours before the fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment.

Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg) can be frozen without “super freezing”.

Note

When super freezing is switched on, increased operating noises may occur.

Switching on and off

Fig. 2

Press “super” button 2.

If the super freezing has been switched on the button is lit.

Super freezing automatically switches off after approx. 2½ days.

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Thawing frozen food

Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options:

■at room temperature

■in the refrigerator

■in an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot-air

■in the microwave

ã=Caution

Do not refreeze food which is beginning to thaw or which has already thawed. It can only be refrozen when it has been used to prepare a ready meal (boiled or fried).

No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.

Interior fittings

* Not all models.

Glass shelves

Fig. 6

If required, you can vary the shelves inside the appliance: To do this, pull out shelf, lift at the front and take out.

Vegetable container with humidity control

Fig. 7

To create the optimum storage climate for vegetables, salad and fruit, the air humidity in vegetable container can be regulated according to the quantity stored.

Smaller quantities of food – slide the regulator to the right.

Larger quantities of food – slide the regulator to the left.

Door shelf

Fig. 8

Lift shelf upwards and take out.

Bottle shelf

Fig. 1/12 *

Bottles can be stored securely on the bottle shelf. The holder can be adjusted.

Bottle holder

Fig. 1/22 *

The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over when the door is opened and closed.

Ice cube tray

Fig. 9

Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of water and place in the freezer compartment.

If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen with a blunt implement only (spoon-handle).

To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water.

Freezer calendar

Fig. 1/17 *

To prevent the quality of the food from deteriorating, it is important that the permitted storage period is not exceeded. The storage period depends on the type of produce. The figures next to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period of the produce in months. When purchasing frozen produce, observe the date of manufacture or useby date.

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Switching off and disconnecting the appliance

Switching off the appliance

Fig. 2

Press the On/Off button 1. Temperature display goes out, refrigerating unit switches off.

Disconnecting the appliance

If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:

1.Switch off the appliance.

2.Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.

3.Clean the appliance.

4.Leave the appliance door open.

Defrosting

Refrigerator compartment defrosts fully automatically

While the refrigerating unit is running, beads of condensation or hoarfrost form at the back of the refrigerator compartment. This is quite normal. It is not necessary to wipe off the condensation or frost. The rear panel defrosts automatically. The condensation runs into the condensation channel, Fig. *. and is conveyed to the refrigerating unit where it evaporates.

Note

Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole clean, so that the condensation can run out.

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Defrosting the freezer compartment

The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically, otherwise the frozen food would start thawing. A layer of frost in the freezer compartment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. Remove the layer of hoarfrost regularly.

ã=Caution

Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with a knife or pointed object. You could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries.

Proceed as follows:

1.Remove the frozen food and place temporarily in a cool location.

2.Switch the appliance off.

3.Pull out the mains plug or remove the fuse.

4.To accelerate the defrosting process,

place a pan of hot water on a trivet in the freezer compartment. Fig. +

5.Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge.

6.Wipe dry the freezer compartment.

7.Switch the appliance on again.

8.Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.

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Cleaning the appliance

ã=Caution

■Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic cleaning agents or solvents.

■Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges. The metallic surfaces could corrode.

■Never clean shelves and containers in the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed!

Proceed as follows:

1.Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.

2.Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.

3.Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location.

4.Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing-up liquid. The rinsing water must not run into the light.

5.Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.

6.Rinsing water must not run through the drainage hole into the evaporation area.

7.After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.

8.Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.

Interior fittings

All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning.

Take out glass shelves

Fig. 6

To do this, pull out shelf, lift at the front and take out.

Taking out pull-out container

Fig. ,

Pull out the container.

Take out shelves in the door

Fig. 8

Lift shelves upwards and take out.

Odours

If you experience unpleasant odours:

1.Switch off the appliance with the On/Off button. Fig. 2/1

2.Take all food out of the appliance.

3.Clean the interior. See “Cleaning the appliance”.

4.Clean all packages.

5.Seal strong smelling food in order to avoid odours from forming.

6.Switch on the appliance again.

7.Store food in the appliance.

8.Check whether the formation of odours is still occuring after 24 hous.

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Light (LED)

Your appliance features a maintenancefree LED light.

These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only.

Tips for saving energy

■Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room! The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker).

If required, use an insulating plate.

■Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance!

■When thawing frozen products, place them in the refrigerator. Use the coldness of the frozen food to cool food.

■Regularly defrost the freezer compartment to remove the layer of frost!

A layer of hoarfrost will impair refrigeration of the frozen food and increase power consumption.

■Open the appliance as briefly as possible.

■Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance to prevent an increased power consumption.

■If available: Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated energy rating of the appliance (see Installation instructions). A reduced wall gap will not restrict the function of the appliance. The energy rating may then change slightly. The gap of 75 mm must not be exceeded.

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Operating noises

Quite normal noises

Droning

Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating units, fan).

Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises

Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.

Clicking

Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on/off.

Preventing noises

The appliance is not level

Please align the appliance with a spirit level. Use the height-adjustable feet or place packing underneath them.

The appliance is not free-standing

Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances.

Containers or storage areas wobble or stick

Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly if required.

Bottles or receptacles are touching each other

Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other.

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Eliminating minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:

Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.

Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee!

Fault	Possible cause	Remedial action
Temperature differs		In some cases it is adequate to
greatly from the set		switch off the appliance
value.		for 5 minutes.
		If the temperature is too high wait a
		few hours and check whether the
		temperature has approached the set
		value.
		If the temperature is too low check
		the temperature again the next day.
Displays do not	Power failure; the fuse	Connect mains plug. Check whether
illuminate.	has been switched off;	the power is on, check the fuses.
	the mains plug has not
	been inserted
	properly.

Warning signal sounds, alarm button lights up. Fig. 2/5

The freezer compartment is too warm!

The frozen food is at risk of thawing!

	To switch off the warning signal,
	press the alarm button 5.
Appliance is open.	Close the appliance.
Ventilation openings	Ensure that there is adequate
have been covered.	ventilation.
Too much food was	Do not exceed max. freezing
placed in the freezer	capacity.
compartment at once.
	When the fault has been eliminated,
	the alarm display goes out shortly
	afterwards.

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	Fault	Possible cause	Remedial action
	Freezer compartment		To switch off the warning signal,
	temperature display		press the Alarm button 5.
	flashes. Fig. 2/4
		Appliance is open.	Close the appliance.
	Warning signal sounds
		Ventilation openings	Ensure that there is adequate
	The Alarm button is lit.	have been covered.	ventilation.
	Fig. 2/5
	The freezer	Too much food was	Do not exceed max. freezing
		placed in the freezer	capacity.
	compartment is too
		compartment at once.
	warm!
	The frozen food is at		When the fault has been eliminated,
	risk of thawing!		the Alarm display goes out shortly
			afterwards.
	Freezer compartment	A fault caused	When the alarm button 5 is pressed,
	temperature display	the freezer	the temperature display stops
	flashes. Fig. 2/4	compartment	flashing. Fig. 2/4
		to become too warm	The temperature display indicates
		in the past.
			for 5 seconds the warmest
			temperature which was reached
			in the freezer compartment.
	Appliance is not	Showroom mode is	Hold down alarm button 2/5 for
	cooling, temperature	switched on.	10 seconds until an
	display and light		acknowledgement signal sounds.
	are lit.		After a short time check whether
			your appliance is cooling.

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Appliance self-test

Your appliance features an automatic self-test program which shows you sources of faults which may be repaired by customer service only.

Starting the appliance self-test

1.Switch off the appliance and wait 5 minutes.

2.Switch on appliance and hold down the super button, Fig. 2/2, for

3-5 seconds within the first

10 seconds until an acoustic signal sounds.

The self-test programme starts.

While the self-test is running, a long acoustic signal sounds.

When the self-test ends and an acoustic signal sounds twice, your appliance is in working order.

If the Super button flashes for

10 seconds and 5 acoustic signals sound, there is a fault. Inform customer service.

Ending the appliance self-test

When the programme has ended, the appliance switches over to normal operation.

Customer service

Your local customer service

can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer-service index. Please provide customer service

with the appliance product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).

These specifications

can be found on the rating plate. Fig. -

To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please assist customer service by quoting

the product and production numbers. This will save you additional costs.

Repair order and advice on faults

Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list.

GB	0844 8928979	Calls from a BT
		landline will be
		charged at up
		to 3 pence per
		minute. A call
		set-up fee of up
		to 6 pence may
		apply.
IE	01450 2655
US	800 944 2904	toll-free

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