Gaggenau RB280704 Operating Instructions

Gaggenau
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RB 280
Fridge-freezer Réfrigérateur / congélateur combiné Refrigerador/congelador
en Table of Contents
enOperating instructions
Important safety instructions 3
Information concerning disposal 5
Scope of supply 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
Tips for saving energy 19
Operating noises 19
Eliminating 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
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 operating and installation instructions carefully. They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not responsible if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next 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 power
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 puncture 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 warrants 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.
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 circuit breaker. 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 packaging and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and cling wrap!
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
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Information concerning disposal
* Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. All utilized 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.
Operating instructions Installation instructions Customer service booklet Warranty enclosure Information on the energy consumption and
noises
Installing the appliance
Have a technician install and connect the appliance according to the enclosed installation instructions.
* Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
9 WARNING:
Old appliances
1. Pull out the power cord plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the power cord plug.
3. Do not take out the trays and drawers: children are therefore prevented from climbing in!
4. To prevent children from becoming locked in the old appliance:
Remove appliance doors!
5. Do not allow children to play with the appliance once it has spent its useful life. 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.
Scope of supply
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage during transport.
9 CAUTION:
9 WARNING:
Do not install this appliance:
outdoors, in an environment with dripping water, in rooms where there is a risk of freezing.
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 stove, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances from the heat source:
To electric or gas stoves 1 To an oil or coal-fired stoves 11
The floor of the installation location must not give way; if required, reinforce floor.
1
/4” (3 cm).
13
/16” (30 cm).
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 after­sales service.
The delivery consists of the following parts:
Built-in appliance Interior fittings (depending on model) Bag containing installation materials
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!
Cavity depth
Side by side installation
A cavity depth of 223/64" (560 mm) is recommended for the appliance. If the cavity depth is smaller – at least 2121/32" (550 mm) – the energy consumption increases slightly.
Installation dimensions
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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, or similar. Do not insert screws into filters, decorative strips,
or similar.
Protect the furniture door surfaces against
damage during installation.
Furniture door dimensions
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Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter Cleaning the appliance).
Electrical connection
WARNING:
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Avoid the risk of an electric shock!
9 WARNING:
Insert into a grounded 3-phase socket. Never remove grounding phase. Do not use any adapters. Do not use any extension cables.
9 WARNING:
Non-compliance with these instructions may result in death, fire or an electric shock. Improper connection of the protective conductor may result in an electric shock. If you are in doubt whether the appliance has been grounded properly, have the appliance tested by a qualified electrician or service technician. Do not use extension cables or distributors. This appliance must be connected to a permanently installed socket.
The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance.
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A Furniture door protrusion 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 the appliance is switched on. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system.
The appliance complies with protection class I. Connect the appliance to 115 V/60 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor. The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.
The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire power cord. The appliance requires a 3-pole socket.
Please observe the following table with regard to this:
Appliance Maximum simulta-
neous load
Fridge­freezer
Check on the rating plate whether the indicated voltage and current type correspond with the values of your power supply. The location of the rating plate can be found in the chapter entitled Customer service.
6.0 amps
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. Sine­controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid.
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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B
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A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1–9 Controls
10 Light
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 Tray for large bottles
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 section
The numbers correspond to the set freezer section 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 section
The numbers correspond to the set refrigerator section 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 section 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 section door cannot be immediately
re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalized.
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
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 section is too warm and the frozen food is at risk of thawing.
When the alarm button Ú is pressed, the temperature display indicates for five seconds the warmest temperature reached in the freezer section.
Then this value is deleted. The freezer section temperature display indicates the set freezer section 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 section door is open too long.
Note:
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Only ready meals (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 Ú button 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 at 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 section.
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 section
The air circulation in the refrigerator section 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.
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
Using 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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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 deep-frozen food in an
insulated bag and place quickly into 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 the frozen food container.
Storing frozen food
Insert frozen food container all the way to ensure unrestricted air circulation.
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 wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.
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.
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.
Items suitable for sealing packaged food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-resistant adhesive tape, etc.
Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene 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, 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.
9 CAUTION:
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen. No longer 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
1
2
(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 NoFrost 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 the appliance off.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open.
Defrosting
Refrigerator section
While the appliance is in operation, condensation droplets or frost form on the back panel of the refrigerator section. 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 the container
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 packages.
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.
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, stove). 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 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. Ensure that the freezer compartment door is
always closed properly.
Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance
to prevent increased power consumption.
The arrangement of the fittings does not affect
the energy absorption of the appliance.
Quite normal noises
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigeration units, fan).
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching On/ Off.
Cracking
Automatic defrosting is running.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not level
Align the installation cavity with a spirit level. To do this, use the height-adjustable feet of the cavity or place something underneath.
Containers or storage areas wobble or stick
Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly, if required.
Containers are touching
Move the containers slightly apart.
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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 greatly from the set value.
Displays do not illuminate. Power failure;
the fuse has been switched off; the power cord 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
In some cases it is adequate 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 power cord plug. Check whether the power is on, 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.
self-test”). When the program has ended, the appliance
switches over to normal operation.
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