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Gaggenau RB282304ID/04 Instructions for Use

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Fridge-freezer
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Table of contents

1 Safety ............................................4
2 Preventing material damage .......9
3 Environmental protection and
saving energy...............................9
4 Installation and connection.........9
4.2 Criteria for the installation
location .....................................10
4.3 Installing the appliance ............10
4.4 Preparing the appliance for
the first time..............................11
4.5 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply.................11
5 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance............................12
5.1 Appliance .................................12
5.2 Control panel............................13
6.1 Shelf..........................................14
6.2 Extendable shelf .......................14
6.3 Folding bottle shelf...................14
6.4 Fruit and vegetable con-
tainer with humidity control ......14
6.5 Flat frozen food container ........15
6.6 Door rack..................................15
6.7 Accessories..............................15
7.1 Switching on the appliance ......16
7.2 Operating tips...........................16
7.3 Switching off the appliance ......16
7.4 Setting the temperature............16
8.1 Fast cooling .............................16
8.2 Automatic Fast freezing............17
8.3 Manual Fast freezing ................17
8.4 Holiday mode ...........................17
9.1 Door alarm ...............................18
9.2 Temperature alarm ...................18
10.1 Tips for storing food in the
refrigerator compartment .......19
10.2 Chill zones in the refriger-
ator compartment...................19
10.3 "OK" sticker ............................19
11.1 Freezing capacity ...................19
11.2 Fully utilising the freezer
compartment volume .............20
11.3 Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment ..............20
11.4 Tips for freezing fresh food ....20
11.5 Shelf life of frozen food at
−18°C....................................20
11.6 Defrosting methods for
frozen food .............................21
12.1 Defrosting in the refriger-
ator compartment...................21
12.2 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment ..........................21
13.1 Preparing the appliance for
cleaning ..................................22
13.2 Cleaning the appliance ..........22
13.3 Cleaning the condensation
channel and drainage hole ....23
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13.4 Removing the fittings..............23
13.5 Removing appliance com-
ponents...................................24
14.1 Power failure...........................28
14.2 Conducting an appliance
self-test ...................................28
15.1 Taking the appliance out of
operation ................................28
15.2 Disposing of old appliance ....28
16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD).........29
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1 Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

1.1 General information

¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

1.2 Intended use

This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Only use this appliance:
¡ for chilling and freezing food and for making ice cubes. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡ Up to an altitude of max. 2000m above sea level.

1.3 Restriction on user group

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil­dren unless they are being supervised. Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight years old may load and unload the the fridge-freezer.

1.4 Safe transport

WARNING‒Risk of injury!
The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.
▶
Do not lift the appliance on your own.
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1.5 Safe installation

WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
▶
Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
▶
Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur­rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
▶
The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in­stallation must be properly installed.
▶
Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
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When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent elec­trical installation according to the installation regulations.
▶
When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶
Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
If the appliance's ventilation openings are sealed, a leak in the re­frigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.
▶
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.
▶
Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
▶
If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.
▶
Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.
▶
Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply
units on the back of the appliance.
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1.6 Safe use

WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶
Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
▶
Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
▶
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.
WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.
▶
Keep packaging material away from children.
▶
Do not let children play with packaging material. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
▶
Keep small parts away from children.
▶
Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
If the cooling circuit is damaged, flammable refrigerant may es­cape and explode.
▶
To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other
mechanical devices or means other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
▶
If food is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt
implement such as the handle of a wooden spoon. Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive sub­stances may explode, e.g. spray cans.
▶
Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g.
spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heat­ers or electric ice makers.
▶
Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.
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WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst.
▶
Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the
freezer compartment. Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases.
▶
Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insula-
tion.
WARNING‒Risk of cold burns!
Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration.
▶
Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment
into your mouth.
▶
Avoid prolonged contact of the skin with frozen food, ice and
surfaces in the freezer compartment.
CAUTION‒Risk of harm to health!
To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observe the following instructions.
▶
If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may lead
to a considerable temperature increase in the compartments of
the appliance.
▶
Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact with
food and accessible drain systems.
▶
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator
so that they do not touch or drip on other food.
▶
If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time,
switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mould. Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminium in the appliance, aluminium foil ions may pass into the food.
▶
Do not consume soiled food.
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1.7 Damaged appliance

WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶
Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶
Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always
unplug the appliance at the mains.
▶
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-
plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶
Call customer services. →Page29 Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained
specialist staff.
▶
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser-
vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.
▶
Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appli-
ance.
▶
Ventilate the room.
▶
Switch off the appliance. →Page16
▶
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
▶
Call after-sales service. →Page29
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Preventing material damage

2 Preventing material
damage
Preventing material damage
ATTENTION!
Using the base, runners or appliance doors as a seat surface or climbing surface may damage the appliance.
▶
Do not stand or support yourself
on the base, runners or doors. Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous.
▶
Keep plastic parts and door seals
free of oil and grease. Metal or metal-style parts in the appli­ance may contain aluminium. Alu­minium reacts when it comes into contact with acidic foods.
▶
Do not store unpackaged food in
the appliance.

Environmental protection and saving energy

3 Environmental protec-
tion and saving energy
Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1 Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environ­mentally compatible and can be re­cycled.
▶
Sort the individual components by
type and dispose of them separ-
ately.

3.2 Saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.

Selecting the installation location

¡ Keep the appliance out of direct
sunlight.
¡ Install the appliance as far away as
possible from heating elements,
cookers and other heat sources:
– Maintain a 30mm clearance to
electric or gas cookers.
– Maintain a 300mm clearance to
oil or solid-fuel cookers.
¡ Use a niche depth of 560mm. ¡ Never cover or block the exterior
ventilation grilles.

Saving energy during use

Note:The arrangement of the fittings
does not affect the energy consump­tion of the appliance.
¡ Open the appliance only briefly
and then close it carefully.
¡ Never cover or block the interior
ventilation openings or the exterior ventilation grilles.
¡ Transport purchased food in a
cool bag and place in the appli­ance quickly.
¡ Allow warm food and drinks to
cool down before storing them.
¡ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
compartment to utilise the low tem­perature of the food.
¡ Always leave some space between
the food and to the back panel.
¡ Defrost the freezer compartment
regularly.

Installation and connection

4 Installation and con-
nection
Installation and connection

4.1 Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and for com­pleteness of delivery. If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our after-sales service →Page29.
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The delivery consists of the following:
¡ Built-in appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories
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¡ Installation material ¡ Installation instructions ¡ User manual ¡ Customer service directory ¡ Warranty enclosure
2
¡ Energy label ¡ Information on energy consump-
tion and noises
4.2 Criteria for the installation
location
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
If the appliance is in a space that is too small, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mix­ture of gas and air.
▶
Only install the appliance in a
space with a volume of at least
1m3 per 8g refrigerant. The
volume of refrigerant is indicated
on the rating plate. →"Appliance",
Fig. 1 /4, Page13
The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 75kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appli­ance.

Permitted room temperature

The permitted room temperature de­pends on the appliance's climate class. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. →"Appliance", Fig.
1 /
, Page13
Climate class
Permitted room 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
The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature. If an appliance with climate class SN is operated at colder room temperat­ures, the appliance will not be dam­aged up to a room temperature of 5°C.

Niche dimensions

Observe the niche dimensions if you install your appliance in the niche. If this is not the case, problems may occur when installing the appliance.
Niche depth
Install the appliance in the recom­mended niche depth of 560mm. If the niche depth is smaller, the en­ergy consumption increases slightly. The niche depth must be a minimum 550mm.
Niche width
An inside niche width of at least 560mm is required for the appli­ance.

Side-by-side installation

If you want to install two appliances side by side, you must maintain a distance of at least 150mm between the appliances.

4.3 Installing the appliance

▶
Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation in­structions.
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Depending on the appliance specifications
2
Not in all countries
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4.4 Preparing the appliance
for the first time
1. Remove the informative material.
2. Remove the protective foil and
transit bolts, e.g. remove the ad-
hesive strips and carton.
3. Clean the appliance for the first
time. →Page22
4.5 Connecting the appliance
to the electricity supply
1. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance's power cable in a socket
nearby.
The connection data of the appli-
ance can be found on the rating
plate. →"Appliance", Fig. 1 /4,
Page13
2. Check the mains plug is inserted
properly.
a The appliance is now ready for
use.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5.1 Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
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Refrigerator compartment →Page18
Freezer compartment →Page19
Control panel →Page13
Extendable shelf →Page14
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Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control →Page14
Rating plate →Page29
Flat frozen food container →Page15
Note:Deviations between your appli­ance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.
Frozen food container →Page24
Door storage compartment for large bottles →Page15

5.2 Control panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
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(Refrigerator compartment) switches Fast cooling on or off.
/ (Refrigerator compart­ment) sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment.
Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compart­ment in°C.
switches holiday mode on
or off.
switches the warning signal off.
/ (Freezer compartment) sets the temperature of the freezer compartment.
Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment in °C.
(Freezer compartment) switches Fast freezing on or off.
switches the appliance on
or off.
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Features

6 Features

Features
The features of your appliance de­pend on the model.

6.1 Shelf

To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere. →"Removing the shelf", Page23

6.2 Extendable shelf

In order to achieve an improved over­view and to remove food more quickly, pull out the extendable shelf.

6.3 Folding bottle shelf

Store bottles securely on the folding bottle shelf. To use the bottle shelf, fold the metal bracket down.
6.4 Fruit and vegetable con­tainer with humidity con­trol
Store fresh fruit and vegetables loose in the fruit and vegetable container. Cover any chopped fruit and veget­ables, or store in air-tight packaging. You can adjust the humidity in the fruit and vegetable container using the humidity controller and a special
seal. This allows fresh fruit and veget­ables to be stored for up to twice as long as with conventional storage.
The air humidity in the fruit and vegetable container can be set according to the type and amount of food to be stored by moving the humidity control:
¡ Low humidity required when
primarily storing fruit or if the appli­ance is very full.
¡ High humidity required when
primarily storing vegetables as well as when the appliance is filled with mixed items or is not very full.
Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the food and quantity stored. Remove the condensation with a dry cloth and adjust the air humidity in the vegetable container using the hu­midity controller. To ensure that the quality and aroma are retained, store fruit and veget­ables that are sensitive to cold out­side of the appliance at temperatures of approx. 8°C to 12°C, e.g. pine­apple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucum­bers, courgettes, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.
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6.5 Flat frozen food container

Store flat frozen items, the ice stor­age container and the ice scoop in the flat frozen food container.

6.6 Door rack

To adjust the door racks as required, you can remove the door rack and re-insert elsewhere. →"Removing door rack", Page23
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6.7 Accessories

Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli­ance. The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.

Egg tray

Store eggs safely on the egg tray.

Bottle holder

The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over when the appliance door is opened and closed. Press the metal bracket together and slide the bottle tray as close to the bottle as possible ⁠.

Freezer tray

You can freeze smaller quantities of food quickly in the freezer drawer, e.g. berries, pieces of fruit, herbs and vegetables.
Distribute the frozen food evenly in the frozen food tray and allow to freeze for approx. 10 to 12hours. Then place in a freezer bag or a freezer box.

Ice pack

Use the ice pack for temporarily keeping food cool, e.g. in a cool bag.
Tip:If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice pack can be used to slow down the thawing process for the stored frozen food.

Ice cube tray

Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes.
Making ice cubes
Use only drinking water tomake ice cubes.
1. Fill the ice cube tray with drinking
water up to ¾ and place in the freezer compartment.
If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt implement only (e.g. spoon handle).
2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the
ice cube tray slightly or hold it briefly under flowing water.
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Basic operation

7 Basic operation

Basic operation
7.1 Switching on the appli­ance
1. Press .
a The appliance begins to cool. a A warning signal sounds, the tem-
perature display (freezer compart­ment) flashes and lights up be­cause the freezer compartment is still too warm.
2. Switch off the warning signal using
.
a goes out as soon as the set
temperature has been reached.
3. Set the required temperature.
→Page16

7.2 Operating tips

¡ Once you have switched on the
appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours. Do not put any food in the appli­ance until the set temperature has been reached.
¡ The housing around the freezer
compartment is temporarily heated slightly. This prevents condensa­tion in the area of the door seal.
¡ When you close the door, a va-
cuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.
7.3 Switching off the appli­ance
▶
Press .

7.4 Setting the temperature

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

▶
Press / (Refrigerator compart­ment) repeatedly until the temper­ature display (refrigerator compart­ment) shows the required temper­ature.
The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4°C. →""OK" sticker", Page19

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

▶
Press / (Freezer compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the required temperature.
The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is
−18°C.
Additional functions

8 Additional functions

Additional functions

8.1 Fast cooling

With Fast cooling, the refrigerator compartment cools as cold as pos­sible. Switch on Fast cooling before placing large quantities of food.
Note:When Fast cooling is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Fast cooling

▶
Press (Refrigerator compart­ment).
a (Refrigerator compartment)
lights up.
Note:After approx. 15hours, the ap­pliance switches to normal operation.
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Switching off Fast cooling

▶
Press (Refrigerator compart­ment).
a The previously set temperature is
displayed.

8.2 Automatic Fast freezing

With automatic Fast freezing, the freezer compartment cools down to a much lower temperature than for nor­mal mode. This freezes food right through more quickly. The automatic Fast freezing switches on if you place fresh food in the frozen food tray that is attached to the rear of the large frozen food con­tainer or in the flat frozen food con­tainers, starting from the right-hand side. If the automatic Fast freezing is switched on, (Freezer compart­ment) lights up and increased noises may occur. After operation, the appliance switches from automatic Fast freez­ing to normal operation.

Cancelling automatic Fast freezing

▶
Press (Freezer compartment).
a The previously set temperature is
displayed.

8.3 Manual Fast freezing

With Fast freezing, the freezer com­partment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Fast freezing four to sixhours before placing food weigh­ing 2kg or more into the freezer compartment. In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use Fast freezing. →"Prerequisites for freezing capa-
city", Page19
Note:When Fast freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on manual Fast freezing

▶
Press (Freezer compartment).
a (Freezer compartment) lights
up.
Note:After approx. 60hours, the ap­pliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off manual Fast freezing

▶
Press (Freezer compartment).
a The previously set temperature is
displayed.

8.4 Holiday mode

If you are going to be away for a long time, you can switch on energy-sav­ing holiday mode on the appliance.
CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
The refrigerator compartment heats up while the holiday mode is switched on. The increased temperat­ure may cause bacteria to increase and spoil the food.
▶
When the holiday mode is switched on, do not store any food in the refrigerator compartment.
The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.
Refrigerator com­partment
Freezer compart­ment

Switching on holiday mode

▶
Press .
a lights up. a No temperature is shown in the
temperature display (refrigerator compartment).
14°C
Temperature re­mains un­changed
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en Alarm

Switching off holiday mode

▶
Press .
a The previously set temperature is
displayed.
Alarm

9 Alarm

Alarm

9.1 Door alarm

If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on. A warning tone sounds.

Switching off the door alarm

▶
Close the appliance door or press
.
a The warning tone is switched off.

9.2 Temperature alarm

If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched on. A warning tone sounds and lights up.
CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.
▶
Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to de­frost.
▶
Refreeze food only after cooking.
▶
These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.
The temperature alarm can be switched on in the following cases:
¡ The appliance is switched on.
Do not store any food until the ap­pliance has reached the set tem­perature.
¡ Large quantities of fresh food are
being placed inside. Switch on Fast freezing before pla­cing large quantities of food in the appliance.
¡ The freezer compartment door is
open for too long. Check whether the frozen food has defrosted or thawed.

Switching off the temperature alarm

▶
Press .
a The warning tone is switched off. a The temperature display (freezer
compartment) briefly indicates the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. The tem­perature display (freezer compart­ment) then indicates the set tem­perature again.
a From this time on, the warmest
temperature is measured again and saved.
a lights up until the set temperat-
ure is reached again.

Refrigerator compartment

10 Refrigerator compart-
ment
Refrigerator compartment
You can keep meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, prepared meals and pastries in the refrigerator com­partment. The temperature can be set from 2°C to 8°C. The refrigerator compartment can also be used to store highly perish­able foods in the short to medium term. The lower the selected temper­ature, the longer the food remains fresh.
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10.1 Tips for storing food in
the refrigerator compart­ment
¡ Only store food when fresh and
undamaged.
¡ Store food covered or in air-tight
packaging.
¡ Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down first before placing in the ap­pliance.
¡ Observe the best-before date or
use-by date specified by the manu­facturer.
10.2 Chill zones in the refri-
gerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones.

Coldest zone

The coldest zone is between the ar­row stamped on the side and the shelf underneath.
Tip:Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the coldest zone.

Warmest zone

The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.
Tip:Store food that does not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its aroma and the butter will still be easy to spread.

10.3 "OK" sticker

The "OK" sticker lets you check whether the refrigerator compartment reaches the safe temperature ranges of +4°C or colder recommended for food. The "OK" sticker is not included with all models.
If the sticker does not indicate "OK", gradually reduce the temperature. →"Setting the refrigerator compart-
ment temperature", Page16
Once the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12hours until the set temperature is reached.
Correct setting
Freezer compartment

11 Freezer compartment

Freezer compartment
You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature can be set from
−16°C to −24°C. Long-term storage of food should be at –18°C or lower. The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food long­term. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.

11.1 Freezing capacity

The freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time. Information on freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. →"Appli-
ance", Fig. 1 /4, Page13

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 24 hours before placing
fresh food in the appliance, switch on Fast freezing. →"Switching on manual Fast freez-
ing", Page17
2. If the appliance has a flat frozen
food container, fill this with food first. For appliances without a flat
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frozen food container, fill the low­est frozen food container with food first.
3. Freeze fresh food as close as pos-
sible to the side panels.
11.2 Fully utilising the freezer
compartment volume
Learn how to store the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer compartment.
1. Remove all fittings from the freezer
compartment. →Page23
2. Store food directly on the shelves
and on the floor of the freezer compartment.
11.3 Tips for storing food in
the freezer compartment
¡ Store food in air-tight packaging. ¡ Do not bring food which is to be
frozen into contact with frozen food.
¡ Place the food over the whole area
of the compartments or the frozen food containers.
¡ To quickly and gently freeze larger
quantities of fresh food, place this in the top frozen food container.
¡ To ensure that the air can circulate
freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go.
11.4 Tips for freezing fresh
food
¡ Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel,
possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution.
¡ Food that is suitable for freezing in-
cludes baked items, fish and sea­food, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers.
¡ Food that is unsuitable for freezing
includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yoghurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

Packing frozen food

If you select suitable packaging ma­terial and the correct type of pack­aging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn.
1. Place the food in the packaging.
2. Squeeze out the air.
3. Pack food airtight to prevent it
from losing flavour and drying out.
4. Label the packaging with the con-
tents and the date of freezing.
11.5 Shelf life of frozen food at −18°C
Food Storage time
Fish, sausages, pre­pared meals and baked goods
Poultry, meat up to
Vegetables, fruit up to
up to 6months
8months
12months
¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food
only.
¡ Freeze food in portions. ¡ Cooked food is more suitable than
food that can be eaten raw.
¡ Vegetables: Wash, chop up and
blanch before freezing.
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11.6 Defrosting methods for frozen food

CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.
▶
Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to de­frost.
▶
Refreeze food only after cooking.
▶
These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.
¡ Defrost animal-based food, such
as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the refrigerator compartment.
¡ Defrost bread at room temperat-
ure.
¡ Prepare food for immediate con-
sumption in the microwave, in the oven or on the hob.
Defrosting

12 Defrosting

Defrosting
12.1 Defrosting in the refri­gerator compartment
When the appliance is operating, condensation droplets or frost form on the rear panel of the refrigerator compartment due to functional reas­ons. The back panel in the refriger­ator compartment defrosts automatic­ally. Condensation runs through the con­densation channel into the drainage hole to the evaporation pan and does not have to be wiped away. To ensure that the condensation can drain and odours do not form, ob­serve the following information: →"Cleaning the condensation chan- nel and drainage hole", Page23.

12.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment

The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoar­frost in the freezer compartment im­pairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption.

Defrosting the freezer compartment

Regularly defrost the freezer com­partment.
1. Switch on Fast freezing approx.
fourhours before defrosting. →"Switching on manual Fast freez-
ing", Page17
This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room tem­perature.
2. Remove the frozen food container
with the frozen food and temporar­ily place it in a cool location. Place ice packs (if available) on the frozen food.
3. Switch off the appliance.
→Page16
4. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
5. To accelerate the defrosting pro-
cess, place a pan of hot water on a trivet in the freezer compartment.
6. Wipe up the condensation water
with a soft cloth or sponge.
7. Rub the freezer compartment dry
with a soft, dry cloth.
8. Electrically connect the appliance.
9. Switch on the appliance.
→Page16
10.Reinsert the frozen food containers
with the frozen food.
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Cleaning and servicing

13 Cleaning and servi-
cing
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working effi­ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Customer Service must clean inac­cessible points. Cleaning by cus­tomer service can give rise to costs.

13.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance.
→Page16
2. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Take out all of the food and store it
in a cool place. Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
4. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow
this to defrost.
5. Remove all fittings and accessor-
ies from the appliance. →Page23
6. Remove the shelf above the fruit
and vegetable container. →Page24

13.2 Cleaning the appliance

ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appli­ance.
▶
Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
▶
Do not use harsh or abrasive de­tergents.
▶
Do not use cleaning products with
a high alcohol content. If liquid gets into the drainage hole, the evaporation pan may overflow.
▶
The rinsing water must not get into
the drainage hole. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discol­our.
▶
Never clean fittings and accessory
in the dishwasher.
1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
→Page22
2. Clean the appliance, the fittings,
the accessories and the door seals
with a dish cloth, lukewarm water
and a little pH-neutral washing-up
liquid.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth.
4. Insert the fittings and install the ap-
pliance components.
5. Electrically connect the appliance.
6. Switch on the appliance.
→Page16
7. Putting the food into the appliance.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶
Do not use steam- or high-pres­sure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance. Liquid in the lighting or in the con­trols can be dangerous.
▶
The rinsing water must not drip
into the lighting or controls.
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13.3 Cleaning the condensa-
tion channel and drain­age hole
Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole to ensure that the condensation can drain.
▶
Carefully clean the condensation
channel and the drainage hole,
e.g. using a moistened cotton bud.

13.4 Removing the fittings

If you want to clean the fittings thor­oughly, remove these from your ap­pliance.

Removing the extendable shelf

1. Firmly pull out the extendable shelf
until the locking catch is released.
2. Lower the shelf and swing it out to
the side.

Removing door rack

▶
Lift the door rack and remove it.

Removing the shelf

▶
Pull out and remove the shelf.

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable
container as far as it will go.
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2. Lift the fruit and vegetable con-
tainer at the front and remove it
⁠.

Removing the frozen food container

1. Take out the frozen food container
as far as it will go.
2. Lift the frozen food container at the
front and remove it ⁠.
2. Remove the shelf and rotate it
⁠.
3. Press the fastenings for the lower
cover outwards.
13.5 Removing appliance
components
If you want to clean your appliance thoroughly, you can remove certain components from your appliance.

Removing the shelf above the fruit and vegetable container

1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable
container.
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4. Lift the cover at the front and
pull it out at the rear ⁠.
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Troubleshooting

14 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot­ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces­sary costs.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.
▶
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent any risk.
Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting light up.
The LED lighting does not work.
or appears in the
temperature display.
Showroom mode is switched on.
▶
Carry out the appliance self-test. →Page28
a Once the appliance self-test has ended, the appli-
ance switches to normal operation.
Different causes are possible.
▶
Call customer service. The customer service number can be found in the
enclosed customer service directory.
The electronics have detected a fault.
1.
Switch off the appliance. →Page16
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Reconnect the appliance after five minutes.
4. If the message still appears on the display, call cus-
tomer service. The customer service number can be found in the
enclosed customer service directory.
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Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The temperature dis­play (freezer compart­ment) flashes.
The temperature in the freezer compartment was too warm.
1. Press .
a The temperature display (freezer compartment)
briefly indicates the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. The temperature dis­play (freezer compartment) then indicates the set temperature again.
2. Press .
a The temperature display (freezer compartment) no
longer flashes.
A warning tone sounds, the temperat­ure display (freezer compartment) flashes and lights up.
Different causes are possible.
▶
Press .
a The alarm is switched off.
The appliance door is open.
▶
Close the appliance door.
The exterior ventilation grilles are blocked.
▶
Remove any obstructions from in front of the exter­ior ventilation grilles.
Larger quantities of fresh food have been put in.
▶
Do not exceed the max. freezing capacity. →"Freezing capacity", Page19
The temperature dif­fers greatly from the setting.
Different causes are possible.
1.
Switch off the appliance. →Page16
2. Switch the appliance back on after fiveminutes.
→Page16
‒ If the temperature is too warm, check the temper-
ature again after a couple of hours.
‒ If the temperature is too cold, check the temper-
ature again on the following day.
The base of the refri­gerator compartment is wet.
The condensation channel or drainage hole are blocked.
▶
Clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole. →Page23
The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles or clicks.
Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. The motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off. No action required.
The appliance makes noises.
Fittings wobble or stick.
▶
Check the removable fittings and, if required, re­place these.
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Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The appliance makes noises.
Bottles or containers are touching.
▶
Move the bottles or containers away from each other.
Fast freezing is switched on. No action required.
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14.1 Power failure

During a power failure, the temperat­ure in the appliance rises; this re­duces the storage time and the qual­ity of the frozen food. On the website for your appliance, the technical data provides you with the storage times for frozen food in the event of a fault.
Notes
¡ Open the appliance as little as
possible during a power failure
and do not place any other food in
the appliance.
¡ Check the quality of the food
immediately after a power failure.
– Dispose of any frozen food that
has defrosted and is hotter than 5°C.
– Cook or fry slightly thawed
frozen food, and then either con­sume it or freeze it again.
14.2 Conducting an appliance
self-test
1. Switch off the appliance.
→Page16
2. Switch the appliance back on after
approx. fiveminutes. →Page16
3. Within the first 10seconds after
switching on, press and hold
(Freezer compartment) for 3 to
5seconds until an audible signal
sounds.
a The appliance self-test starts. a While the appliance self-test is run-
ning, a long audible signal sounds.
a If, at the end of the appliance self-
test, two audible signals sound
and the temperature display indic-
ates the set temperature, your ap-
pliance is OK. The appliance
switches to normal operation.
a If, at the end of the appliance self-
test, five audible signals sound and (Freezer compartment) flashes for 10seconds, inform the after-sales service.
Storage and disposal

15 Storage and disposal

Storage and disposal
You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances.

15.1 Taking the appliance out of operation

1. Switch off the appliance.
→Page16
2. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Remove all of the food.
4.
Defrost the appliance. →Page21
5.
Clean the appliance. →Page22
6. To guarantee the ventilation inside
the appliance, leave the appliance open.
15.2 Disposing of old appli­ance
Valuable raw materials can be re­used by recycling.
WARNING
Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
▶
Leave shelves and containers in­side the appliance to prevent chil­dren from climbing in.
▶
Keep children away from the re­dundant appliance.
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WARNING
Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.
▶
Do not damage the tubes of the re­frigerant circuit or the insulation.
1. Unplug the appliance from the
mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-
vironmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal
methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
This appliance is la­belled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and elec­tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determ­ines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Customer Service

16 Customer Service

Customer Service
If you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance your­self or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco­design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Eco­nomic Area.
Note:Under the terms of the manu­facturer's warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum dura­tion of the warranty (manufacturer's warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the terms of war­ranty applicable to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself un­der local legislation.
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after­sales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E­Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Ser­vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (E­Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate.
→"Appliance", Fig. 1 /4, Page13 Make a note of your appliance's de­tails and the Customer Service tele­phone number to find them again quickly.
Technical data

17 Technical data

Technical data
Refrigerant, cubic capacity and fur­ther technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.
→"Appliance", Fig. 1 /4, Page13
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You can find more information about your model online at https:// eprel.ec.europa.eu/1. This web ad­dress is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. Please then follow the instructions on searching for models. The model identifier is made up of the charac­ters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al­ternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label.
1
Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area
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