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RB 280
Fridge-freezer
Réfrigérateur / congélateur combiné
Refrigerador/congelador
en Table of Contents
enOperating instructions
Important safety instructions 3
Instructions on disposal 5
Contents of package 5
Installing the appliance 5
Installation dimensions 6
Preparing furniture doors 7
Connecting the appliance 7
Getting to know your appliance 8
Switching the appliance on 9
Setting the temperature 10
Holiday mode 10
Fast freezing 14
Thawing frozen food 14
Interior fittings 14
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 16
Defrosting 16
Cleaning the appliance 16
Odors 19
Light (LED) 19
Saving energy 19
Operating noises 19
Rectifying minor faults yourself 20
Alarm functions 10
Usable capacity 11
Refrigerator compartment 11
Fast cooling 12
Freezer compartment 12
Freezing and storing food 13
Freezing fresh food 13
Appliance self-test 21
Customer service 21
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9 Important safety instructions
READ INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD!
Important safety instructions. READ INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD!
Definition
WARNING:
This indicates that death or serious injury may result due
to non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION:
This indicates that minor or moderately severe
injury may result due to non-observance of this
warning.
Before you switch on the appliance
Please read the instructions for use and installation
carefully. They contain important information on how
to install, use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you disregard the
instructions and warnings in the operating
instructions. Retain all documents for later use or for
the subsequent owner.
Technical safety
If damage has occurred
▯ Keep naked flames and ignition sources away
from the appliance,
▯ ventilate the room thoroughly for several minutes.
▯ switch off the appliance and pull out the mains
plug,
▯ Inform customer service.
The more refrigerant there is in an appliance, the
bigger the room must be in which the appliance is
located. If rooms are too small, a leak may result in a
flammable gas-air mixture.
The room must be at least 36 ft³ (1 m³) per 8 g of
refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your
appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the
appliance.
Flammable refrigerant is used. Risk of fire or
explosion.
This appliance may only be repaired by authorized
specialist personnel. All safety precautions must be
followed. Do not use force to open refrigerant tubing
Follow the instructions carefully. Dispose of the
appliance properly in accordance with the applicable
federal or local regulations.
If this appliance's power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, authorized service
providers or similarly qualified persons. Improper
installations and repairs may put the user at risk.
Repairs may only be performed by the manufacturer,
authorized service providers or similarly qualified
persons.
Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may
be used. Only for original parts does the manufacturer
guarantee that they satisfy the safety requirements.
The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire
power cord.
Never sever or remove the third (earth) conductor
from the power cord.
The appliance requires a 3-pole socket. The socket
may be connected by an electrician only.
Where there is a 2-pole standard wall socket, it is the
personal responsibility of the customer to have this
socket replaced with a correctly grounded 3-pole wall
socket. Do not use any adapter plugs.
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9 Important safety instructions
READ INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD!
During use
▯ Never use electrical equipment inside the
appliance (e.g. heaters, electric ice makers etc.).
Explosion hazard!
▯ Never defrost or clean the appliance with a steam
cleaner! The steam can penetrate electrical parts
and cause a short circuit. Risk of electric shock!
▯ Do not use pointed or sharp-edged tools to
remove frost or layers of ice. They could damage
the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant can
ignite or cause eye injuries.
▯ Do not store products which contain flammable
propellants (e.g. spray cans) and do not store any
explosive substances. Explosion hazard!
▯ Do not stand on or lean against base of
appliance, drawers or doors etc.
▯ Before cleaning, unplug the appliance or switch
off the fuse. Pull on the plug, not on the cord.
▯ Only store high-proof alcohol tightly closed and
standing up.
▯ Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil
and grease. The plastic parts and the door seal
will otherwise become porous.
▯ Never cover or block the appliance's ventilation
openings.
▯ Avoiding placing children and disabled people
at risk:
This appliance must not be used by children
without adult supervision or by disabled persons
without assistance.
Never allow children to play with the appliance.
▯ Do not store bottled or canned liquids (especially
carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment.
Bottles and cans may burst!
▯ 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!
Children in the household
▯ Keep children away from the packaging and its
parts.
Danger of suffocation from collapsible boxes and
foil!
▯ 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 information
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.
This appliance is intended for use at an elevation of
no more than 2000 meters above sea level.
State of California Proposition 65
Warnings
This product may contain a chemical known to the
State of California, which can cause cancer or
reproductive harm. Therefore, the packaging of your
product may bear the following label as required by
California:
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Instructions on disposal
* Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance from damage
during transport. All utilized materials are
environmentally safe and recyclable. Please help us by
disposing of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
▯ Installation instructions
▯ Customer service booklet
▯ Warranty enclosure
▯ Information on the energy consumption and
noises
Installing the appliance
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 garbage! Valuable
raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old
appliances.
9 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 to
prevent children from climbing in!
4. To prevent children from locking themselves in
the redundant appliance:
Remove appliance doors!
5. Do not allow children to play with the redundant
appliance. Risk 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.
Contents of package
Have a technician install and connect the appliance
according to the enclosed installation instructions.
9 WARNING:
Do not install this appliance:
▯ outdoors,
▯ in an environment with dripping water,
▯ in rooms where there is a risk of frost.
Transport
The appliance is heavy. It must be secured during
transport and installation.
9 WARNING:
Due to the appliance's weight and dimensions and to
minimize the risk of injuries or damage to the
appliance, at least two people are needed for safe
installation of the appliance.
Installation location
A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as an
installation location. The installation location should
not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near
a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If
installation near a heat source is unavoidable, use
a suitable insulating plate or observe the following
minimum distances to a heat source:
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage
during transport.
9 CAUTION:
Do not set up the appliance if it is damaged.
If there are any problems, please contact the dealer
from whom you purchased the appliance, or our
customer service.
The delivery consists of the following parts:
▯ Built-in appliance
▯ Interior fittings (depending on model)
▯ Bag containing installation materials
▯ Instruction manual
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▯ 1
/4" (3 cm) to electric or gas cookers.
▯ 11
The floor of the installation location must not give way;
if required, reinforce floor.
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/16" (30 cm) to oil or solid-fuel cookers.
Ventilation
The air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up.
Dissipation of the heated air must not be obstructed.
Otherwise, the refrigeration unit must work harder.
This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never
cover or block ventilation openings!
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Niche dimensions
Cavity depth
A cavity depth of 22
for the appliance. If the cavity depth is smaller –
at least 2121/32’’ (550 mm) – the energy consumption
increases slightly.
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/64’’ (560 mm) is recommended
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An inside niche width of at least 223/64’’ (560 mm) is
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problems may occur when installing the appliance.
Side by side installation
It is only possible to install appliances side by side
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Preparing furniture doors
Note:
When working on furniture doors, always observe
the following:
▯ Select a furniture door thickness between at least
5/8’’ (16 mm) and 3/4’’ (19 mm).
▯ Always select a screw length which is shorter
than the thickness of the furniture door.
▯ Always insert screws into the part of the furniture
door which is best able to handle the load.
▯ Do not insert screws into fillings, etc.
▯ Do not insert screws into filters, decorative strips,
etc.
▯ Protect the furniture door surfaces against
damage during installation.
Before switching on the appliance for the first time,
clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter
Cleaning the appliance).
Electrical connection
9 WARNING:
Risk of electric shock!
Connect the appliance to a grounded, 3-phase outlet
only. Never remove the ground phase. Do not use any
adapters.Do not use any extension leads.
9 WARNING:
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect connection of the appliance may result in
death, fire or electric shock. Improper connection of
the protective conductor may result in electric shock.
If you are in doubt as to whether the appliance has
been properly grounded, have it tested by a qualified
electrician or Customer Service technician.
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B Lower edge of furniture door
The specified furniture door dimensions apply for a
door gap of 5/32’’ (4 mm).
Connecting the appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least 8 hours
until starting up the appliance. During transportation
the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the
refrigeration system.
9 WARNING:
Risk of electric shock!
If the length of the power cord is inadequate, never
use multiple outlets or extension leads. Instead,
please contact Customer Service for alternatives.
This appliance must be connected to a permanently
installed outlet.
The outlet must be near the appliance and also freely
accessible following installation of the appliance.
The appliance complies with protection class I.
Connect it to a correctly installed outlet. Correct
means: with a protective conductor,
110 V – 120 V/60 Hz alternating current. The outlet
must be protected by a 10 A – 16 A fuse.
The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire
power cord. The appliance requires a 3-pole outlet.
Please observe the following table with regard to this:
Appliance Maximum simultaneous
load
Fridge-freezer 6 A
Check on the rating plate whether the indicated
voltage and current type match the values of your
power supply. The position of the rating plate can be
found in the chapter entitled Customer Service.
9 WARNING:
Never connect the appliance to electronic energy
saver plugs.
Our appliances can be used with mains and sinecontrolled inverters. Mains-controlled 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
These operating instructions refer to several models.
The features of the models may vary.
The diagrams may differ.
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* Not all models.
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A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1–9 Operating controls
10 Lighting
11 Glass shelf in the refrigerator
compartment
12 Extendable glass shelf
13 Vegetable container
14* Berry tray
15 Frozen food container
16 Door shelf
17 Shelf for large bottles
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Operating controls
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1 On/Off button ÿ
Serves to switch the whole appliance on and
off.
2 Fast button freezer section h
Switches fast freezing on and off (see chapter
“Fast freezing”).
3 Temperature selection buttons freezer
section +/-
These buttons set the temperature in the
freezer section.
4 Temperature display freezer compartment
The numbers correspond to the set freezer
compartment temperatures in °F.
5 Alarm button Ú
Used to switch off the warning signal (see
chapter “Alarm function”).
6 Holiday button »
Is used to switch holiday mode on and off (see
chapter Holiday mode).
7 Temperature selection buttons refrigerator
section +/-
These buttons set the temperature in the
refrigerator section.
8 Temperature display refrigerator
compartment
The numbers correspond to the set
refrigerator compartment temperatures in °F.
9 Fast button refrigerator section Û
Switches fast cooling on and off (see chapter
Fast cooling).
Switching the appliance on
1. Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button
ÿ .
A warning signal sounds, the temperature display
for the freezer section flashes and the alarm
button Ú is lit.
2. The warning signal is switched off by pressing
the alarm button Ú.
The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched
on when the door is open.
The factory has recommended the following temperatures:
▯ Refrigerator section +39 °F (+4 °C)
▯ Freezer section 0 °F (–18 °C)
Operating tips
▯ After the appliance has been switched on, it may
take several hours until the set temperature has
been reached. Do not put any food in the
appliance beforehand.
▯ The fully automatic No Frost system ensures that
the freezer compartment remains free of ice.
Defrosting is not required.
▯ The front 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
equalized.
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Setting the temperature
Alarm functions
Refrigerator section
The temperature can be set from +36 °F (+2 °C)
to +46 °F (+8 °C).
Keep pressing temperature selection button +/- until
the required refrigerator section temperature is set.
The value last selected is saved. The set temperature
is indicated on the temperature display for
the refrigerator section.
Freezer section
The temperature can be set from 3 °F (–16 °C)
to –11 °F (–24 °C ).
Keep pressing temperature selection button +/– until
the required freezer section temperature is set.
The value last selected is saved. The set temperature
is indicated on the temperature display for the freezer
section.
Holiday mode
If leaving the appliance for a long period of absence,
you can switch the appliance over to the energy-saving
vacation mode. The refrigerator compartment
temperature is automatically switched to 57 °F
(14 °C).
9 CAUTION:
Do not store any food in the refrigerator compartment
during this time!
Door alarm
A warning signal is switched on if the appliance door
is left open for a while. 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 freezer compartment 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.
From this time on the warmest temperature is
recalculated and saved.
The alarm may switch on without any risk to the
frozen food:
▯ when the appliance is first 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 partly or completely thawed food.
Only food that has then been cooked (boiled or fried)
may be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for the max.
storage period.
Switching on and off
Press the holiday button » .
If holiday mode is switched on, the button is lit and
the temperature display for the refrigerator section no
longer indicates a temperature.
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Switching off the alarm
Press the alarm button 5 to switch off the warning
signal.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can be found
inside your appliance on the rating plate (see diagram
in chapter Customer service).
Fully utilizing the freezer volume
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.
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 arrow stamped on
the side and the glass shelf situated below.
Note:
Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in
the coldest zone.
▯ The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.
Note:
Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in the warmest
zone. Cheese can then continue to release its
flavor, and butter will still be easy to spread.
Refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage
location for meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs,
ready meals and pastries.
Note when storing food
▯ Store fresh, undamaged food. The quality and
freshness will then be retained for longer.
▯ In the case of ready-made products and bottled
goods, observe the best-before date or use-by
date specified by the manufacturer.
▯ To retain aroma, color and freshness, pack
or cover food well before placing in the
appliance. This will prevent the transfer of flavors
and the discoloration of plastic parts in
the refrigerator compartment.
▯ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
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Vegetable container with humidity
controller
The vegetable container is the optimum storage
location for fresh fruit and vegetables. A humidity
controller and a special seal can be used to adjust
the air humidity in the vegetable container. This allows
fresh fruit and vegetables to be stored up to twice as
long as with conventional storage.
The air humidity in the vegetable container can be set
according to the type and quantity of products to be stored:
▯ Mainly fruit as well as for a large load – lower air
humidity
▯ Mainly vegetables as well as for a mixed load or
small load – higher air humidity
Fast cooling
Fast cooling cools the refrigerator section as cold as
possible for approx. 15 hours. Then the appliance
automatically switches to the temperature set prior to
fast cooling mode.
Switch on fast cooling mode, e.g.
▯ before placing large quantities of food in the
refrigerator section.
▯ for the fast cooling of drinks.
Note:
When fast cooling is switched on, increased
operating noises may occur.
Switching on and off
Press fast button for refrigerator section Û.
The button is lit when fast cooling is switched on.
Note:
Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana, papaya
and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g.
eggplant, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes
and potatoes) should be stored outside the
refrigerator at temperatures of approx. +46 °F
(+8 °C) to +54 °F (+12 °C) for optimum preservation
of quality and flavor.
Note:
Condensation may form in the vegetable container
depending on the type and quantity of products
stored. Remove condensation with a dry cloth and
adjust air humidity in the vegetable container with
the humidity controller.
Freezer compartment
Use the freezer compartment
▯ To store frozen food.
▯ To make ice cubes.
▯ To freeze food.
Note:
Ensure that the freezer compartment door has always
been closed properly! If the door is open, the frozen
food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become
covered in thick ice. Besides: energy is wasted due to
the high power consumption!
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Freezing and storing food
Purchasing frozen food
▯ The packaging must not be damaged.
▯ Pay attention to the expiration date.
▯ Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be
0 °F (–18 °C) or lower.
▯ If possible, transport frozen food in an insulated
bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment.
When loading products
▯ Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the
top compartment, where food freezes particularly
quickly and therefore also gently.
▯ Place the food over the whole area
of the compartments or the frozen food
containers.
Note:
Food which is already frozen must not come into
contact with the food which is to be frozen. If
required, move the frozen food to other frozen
food containers.
Note:
Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which
is already frozen.
▯ The following foods are suitable for freezing:
Baked goods, fish and seafood, meat, game,
poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without
shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter,
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:
Vegetables that 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.
Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavor or drying out,
place in airtight containers.
1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the packaging.
4. Label packaging with contents and date of
freezing.
Storing frozen food
Insert frozen food container all the way to ensure
unrestricted air circulation.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze only fresh and undamaged food.
To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavor and
color, vegetables should be blanched before freezing.
Eggplants, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not
require blanching.
Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in
bookstores.
Suitable packaging:
Cling wrap, tubular film made of polyethylene,
aluminum 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, cold-resistant
adhesive tape, etc.
Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene (PE) can
be sealed with a film heat sealer.
Shelf life of frozen food
Shelf life depends on the type of food.
At a temperature of 0° F (–18° C):
▯ Fish, sausage, ready meals, cakes and pastries:
up to 6 months
▯ Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
▯ Vegetables, fruit:
up to 12 months
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Fast freezing
Interior fittings
Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in
order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance
and flavor.
Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer
compartment, switch on fast freezing to prevent an
unwanted temperature rise.
As a rule, 4–6 hours is adequate.
This appliance runs constantly, and the freezer
compartment drops to a very low temperature.
If you would like to use the max. freezing capacity,
switch on fast freezing for 24 hours before placing the
fresh food in the freezer compartment.
You can place smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg)
in the top compartment without fast freezing.
Note:
When fast freezing is switched on, increased
operating noises may occur.
Switching on and off
(not all models)
Glass shelves
You can reposition the inner shelves as required: lift
shelf, pull forwards, lower and swivel out to the side.
Press fast button for freezer section h.
If fast freezing has been switched on, the button is lit.
Fast freezing automatically switches off after approx.
2½ days.
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the type and application, you can select
one of the following options:
▯ at room temperature
▯ in the refrigerator
▯ in an electric oven with/without a hot air fan
▯ in a microwave.
9 CAUTION:
Do not refreeze partly or completely thawed food.
Only food that has then been cooked (boiled or fried)
may be refrozen.
Do not store the frozen produce for the max. storage
period.
Extendable glass shelf
The extendable glass shelf can be pulled out for
a better overview of the food.
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Wine and champagne rack
Ice cube tray
You can store bottles securely in the wine and
champagne rack. If you require space for other food,
you can fold the metal clips upwards.
Bottle holder
The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over
when the door is opened and closed.
Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of drinking water and place
in the freezer section.
If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer section, loosen
with a blunt implement only (spoon handle).
To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray
slightly or hold briefly under running water.
Ice pack
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(if enclosed, quantity varies)
If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice packs
can be used to delay the thawing process. The longest
storage time is obtained by placing the ice pack
directly on the food in the top compartment.
The ice pack can also be used to cool food
temporarily, e.g. in a cold bag.
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Switching off and disconnecting the
appliance
Switching off the appliance
Freezer compartment
The fully automatic No Frost system ensures that the
freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is
no longer required.
Press the On/Off button ÿ.
Temperature display goes out, refrigeration 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 the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open.
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
While the appliance is in operation, condensation
droplets or frost form on the rear panel of the
refrigerator compartment. As the rear panel defrosts
automatically, it is not necessary to remove the frost or
condensation droplets. The condensation runs
through the condensation channel and the drainage
hole to the evaporation pan, where it evaporates.
Note:
Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole
clean, so the condensation can drain off.
Cleaning the appliance
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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 the shelves or containers in
the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed!
Proceed as follows:
1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Take out food and store in a cool location. Place
ice pack (if available) on the food.
4. Wait until the layer of frost has thawed.
5. 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 or
through the drainage hole into the evaporation
area.
6. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then
wipe dry thoroughly.
7. After cleaning reconnect and switch the
appliance back on.
8. Put the food back in the appliance.
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Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for
cleaning.
Take out glass shelves
To do this, pull out shelf, lift at the front and take out.
Taking out glass shelf above vegetable container
The glass shelf can be taken out and disassembled
for cleaning.
Note:
Before taking out the glass shelf, pull out the
vegetable container.
Taking out the extendable glass shelf
Hold down levers on the underside on both sides, pull
glass shelf forwards, lift and swivel out to the side.
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Condensation channel
Regularly clean the condensation channel and
drainage hole with a cotton bud or similar implement
to ensure that the condensation can drain off.
Taking out the bottle holder
Press bottle holder together and take out.
Taking out shelves in the door
Lift shelves upwards and take out.
Removing containers
Pull out the container all the way, lift at the front and
remove.
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Odors
Operating noises
If you experience unpleasant odors:
1. Switch off the appliance with the on/off
button ÿ.
2. Take all food out of the appliance.
3. Clean interior (see chapter Cleaning the
appliance).
4. Clean all packaging.
5. Seal strong smelling food in order to prevent
odors from forming.
6. Switch the appliance on again.
7. Store food in the appliance.
8. Check whether the formation of odors is still
occurring after 24 hours.
Light (LED)
Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light.
These lights may be repaired by customer service or
authorized technicians only.
Completely normal noises
Note:
When fast freezing is switched on, increased
operating noise may occur.
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigeration units, fan).
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant flowing through the pipes.
Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on/
off.
Cracking
Automatic defrosting is running.
Preventing noises
Saving energy
▯ Install the appliance in a dry, ventilated room. The
appliance should not be installed in direct
sunlight or in the vicinity of heat sources (e.g.
radiator, cooker).
If required, use an insulating plate.
▯ Select 560 mm niche depth.
A smaller niche depth will result in a higher
energy consumption.
▯ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing them in the appliance.
▯ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment
and use the low temperature of the frozen food to
cool refrigerated food.
▯ Open the appliance as briefly as possible.
▯ Make sure that the freezer compartment door has
always been closed properly!
▯ The arrangement of the fittings does not affect
the energy absorption of the appliance.
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
Check which parts are removable and, if necessary,
re-insert them correctly.
Bottles or receptacles are touching each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from
each other.
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Rectifying minor faults yourself
Before you call customer service:
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 greatly
from the set value.
Displays do not illuminate. Power cut;
the fuse has tripped; the mains plug
has not been inserted properly.
Temperature display indicates
“E..”.
Warning signal sounds, alarm
button Ú lights up.
The freezer section is too
warm!
Frozen food is at risk!
The temperature display for
the freezer section flashes,
a warning signal sounds and
the alarm button Ú is lit.
The freezer section is too
warm!
Frozen food is at risk!
Temperature display for
the freezer section flashes.
Appliance is not cooling, temperature display and light are
lit.
Electronics have detected a fault. Call customer service.
Appliance is open. Close the appliance.
Ventilation openings have been cov-
ered.
Too much food was placed in the
freezer at once.
Appliance is open. Close the appliance.
Ventilation openings have been cov-
ered.
Too much food was placed in the
freezer at once.
A fault caused the freezer section
to become too warm in the past.
Showroom mode is switched on. Start appliance self-test (see chapter Appliance self-
In certain cases it may be enough to switch off the
appliance 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.
Connect the mains plug. Check whether the power
is on, and check the fuses.
To switch off the warning signal, press the alarm
button Ú.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
When the fault has been eliminated, the alarm button Ú goes out shortly afterwards.
To switch off the warning signal, press the alarm
button Ú.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
When the fault has been eliminated, the alarm display goes out shortly afterwards.
When the alarm button Ú is pressed, the temperature display stops flashing.
The temperature display indicates for five seconds
the warmest temperature which was reached in the
freezer section.
test).
When the program has ended, the appliance
switches over to normal operation.
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