Gaggenau RC462904/10 Instructions for Use
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RC462904
Refrigerator
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User manual
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Safety instructions 3
About these instructions 3
Risk of explosion 3
Risk of electric shock 3
Risk of injury 3
Fire hazard/Danger due to refrigerants 3
Fire hazard 3
Avoiding placing children and vulnerable
people at risk 4
Damage to property 4
Weight 4
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Intended use 5
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Green living 5
Packaging 5
Old appliances 5
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Installation and connection 6
Scope of supply 6
Technical specifications 6
Installing the appliance 6
Built-in cut-out 6
Side-by-side installation 6
Tips for saving energy 7
Before using the appliance for the first time 7
Electrical connection 7
Switching demo mode on or off 14
Rest mode 14
Automatic door opening 15
Home network 15
Automatic display lock for cleaning 15
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Alarm 15
Door alarm 15
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Home Connect 16
Setting up Home Connect 16
Connecting the refrigerator to the Home
Connect app 17
Installing updates for the Home Connect
software 17
Customer Service access 17
Delete network settings 17
Information on data protection 18
Declaration of Conformity 18
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Refrigerator compartment 19
Note when storing food 19
Note the chill zones in the refrigerator
compartment 19
Vegetable container 19
Vegetable container with humidity controller 19
Cool-fresh container 20
Storage times at 0 °C 20
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Getting to know your appliance 8
Appliance 8
Controls 9
Features 10
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Operating the appliance 11
Switching on the appliance 11
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 11
Setting the temperature 11
Fast cooling 11
Display lock for cleaning 12
Eco mode 12
Self-test 12
Setting the brightness of the control panel 12
Setting up the display screen 12
Setting the touch field colour 12
Setting the touch field tone type 13
Setting the touch field tone volume 13
Setting the signal tone volume 13
Dimming when door is opened and closed 13
Setting the temperature unit 13
Setting the language 13
Resetting to factory settings 14
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Cleaning 20
Cleaning the display 20
Cleaning the appliance interior 20
Cleaning the equipment 20
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Odours 21
Changing the odour filter 21
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Noises 22
Normal noises 22
Preventing noises 22
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Lighting 22
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What to do in the event of a fault 23
Appliance 23
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Customer Service 24
Appliance self-test 24
Obtaining advice and ordering repairs if a
fault occurs 24
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Safety instructions
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Safety instructions
This appliance complies with the relevant
safety regulations for electrical appliances and
is fitted with noise suppression.
The refrigeration circuit has been checked for
leaks.
About these instructions
▯ Read and follow the instructions for
installation and use.They contain important
information on how to install, use and
maintain the appliance.
▯ The manufacturer is not liable if you
disregard the notifications and warnings in
the operating and installation instructions.
▯ Retain all documents for subsequent use or
for the next owner.
Risk of explosion
▯ Never use electric appliances inside the
appliance (e.g. heaters or electric ice
makers).
▯ Do not store products which contain
flammable propellant (e.g. spray cans) or
explosive substances in the appliance.
▯ Do not use multi-outlet power strips,
extension leads or adapters.
▯ Have the appliance repaired by the
manufacturer, Customer Service or a
similarly qualified person only.
▯ Use original parts supplied by the
manufacturer only.
The manufacturer guarantees that these
parts satisfy the safety requirements.
Risk of injury
Containers which contain carbonated drinks
may burst.
Fire hazard/Danger due to refrigerants
The tubes of the refrigeration circuit
convey a small quantity of an environmentally
friendly but flammable refrigerant (R600a). It
does not damage the ozone layer and does not
contribute to the greenhouse effect. If
refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or
ignite.
▯ Do not damage the tubes.
If the tubes are damaged:
▯ Keep naked flames and ignition sources
away from the appliance.
▯ Keep high-percentage alcohol tightly
sealed and store in an upright position.
▯ Do not use additional means to accelerate
the defrosting process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
Risk of electric shock
Improper installations and repairs may put the
user at considerable risk.
▯ When installing the appliance, ensure that
the mains cable is not trapped or damaged.
▯ If the mains cable is damaged: immediately
disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply.
▯ Ventilate the room.
▯ Switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug.
▯ Please contact Customer Service.
Fire hazard
Portable multi-outlet power strips or
power supplies may overheat, causing a fire.
Never leave portable multi-outlet power strips
or portable power supplies behind the
appliance.
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Avoiding placing children and vulnerable
people at risk
At risk here are:
▯ Children,
▯ People with limited physical, mental or
sensory abilities,
▯ People who have inadequate knowledge
concerning safe operation of the appliance.
Measures:
▯ Ensure that children and vulnerable people
have understood the hazards.
▯ A person responsible for safety must
supervise or instruct children and
vulnerable people who are using the
appliance.
▯ Only children aged 8 years and above may
use the appliance.
Damage to property
To prevent damage to property:
▯ Do not stand or support yourself on the
base, runners or doors.
▯ Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil
and grease.
▯ Pull on the mains plug – not the power
cord.
Weight
The appliance is very heavy. The appliance
should always be transported and set up by at
least 2 persons.
"Installation and connection" on page 6
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▯ Supervise children who are cleaning and
maintaining the appliance.
▯ Never allow children to play with the
appliance.
Risk of suffocation
▯ If the appliance features a lock: keep the
key out of the reach of children.
▯ Keep children away from the packaging
and its parts.
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Intended use
Intended use
Use this appliance
▯ only for refrigerating food.
▯ Only in the home and in the home environment.
▯ Only according to this user manual.
This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum
height of 2000 metres above sea level.
Intended use
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Green living
Green living
Packaging
All materials are environmentally safe and recyclable:
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▯ Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly
manner.
▯ Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local
authority about current means of disposal.
Old appliances
Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling
old appliances.
m Warning – Children may become locked in the
appliance and suffocate!
▯ Leave shelves and containers in the appliance to prevent
children from climbing in.
▯ Keep children away from the redundant appliance.
Caution!
Refrigerant and harmful gases may escape.
Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the
insulation.
1 Pull out the mains plug.
2 Cut through the power cable.
3 Have the appliance disposed of properly.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This Directive provides an EU-wide framework for
returning and recycling old appliances.
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Installation and connection
Installation and connection
Scope of supply
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in
transit.
If you have any complaints, contact the dealer from
whom you purchased the appliance or our Customer
Service.
~ "Customer Service" on page 24
The delivery consists of the following parts:
▯ Built-in appliance
▯ Interior fittings (depending on model)
▯ Installation material
▯ User manual
▯ Installation instructions
▯ Customer service booklet
▯ Warranty enclosure
▯ Information on the energy consumption and noises
Technical specifications
Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical
specifications can be found on the rating plate.
~ "Getting to know your appliance" on page 8
Installing the appliance
Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature depends on the climate
class of the appliance.
Information on the climate class can be found on the
rating plate.
Climate class Permitted room temperature
SN +10°C ... 32°C
N +16°C ... 32°C
ST +16°C ... 38°C
T +16°C ... 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.
Built-in cut-out
The cut-out must fulfil these criteria:
▯ Anti-tilt bracket fitted
▯ Cut-out depth min. 610 mm, for flush installation
635 mm
▯ Rectangular
▯ Sturdy – the side panels and the top must be min.
16 mm thick and securely attached to the floor or
wall
▯ Depth of shortened side panels: min. 100 mm
Installation location
The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger
the room must be in which the appliance is situated. In
rooms which are too small leaking refrigerant can form a
flammable gas-air mixture.
Per 8 g of refrigerant the room must be at least 1 m³ in
size. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is
indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.
~ "Getting to know your appliance" on page 8
The weight of the appliance may be up to 500 kg
depending on the model.
Side-by-side installation
Observe the specifications in the installation
instructions for a side-by-side installation.
If a partition wall is required between the appliances, it
must be at least 16 mm wide.
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Installation and connection
Tips for saving energy
If you follow the instructions below, your appliance will use less power.
Note: The arrangement of the features does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance.
Installing the appliance
Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight. The appliance needs to cool less frequently at low ambient
Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating ele-
ments, cookers and other heat sources:
At least 1¼" (3 cm) from electric or gas cookers.
At least 11¾" (30 cm) from oil or solid-fuel cookers.
Select an installation location with a room temperature of
approx. 20°C.
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings. If the warm air can escape, the appliance needs to cool less
Ventilate the room daily.
Using the appliance
Open the appliance door only briefly. The air in the appliance will not warm up as much. The appliTransport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the
appliance quickly.
Allow warm food and beverages to cool down before placing
in the appliance.
Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise
the low temperature of the frozen food.
Always leave a space between the food and the back wall. The air can then circulate and the humidity will remain conPack food airtight.
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings. The appliance consumes less power if warm air can escape.
Vacuum the ventilation openings once a year.
temperatures and therefore consumes less power.
frequently and therefore consumes less power.
ance will need to cool less frequently, and therefore consume
less power.
stant.The appliance will need to cool less frequently, and
therefore consume less power.
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Before using the appliance for the
first time
1 Remove information material, adhesive tape and
protective film.
2 Clean the appliance.
~ "Cleaning" on page 20
Electrical connection
Caution!
Do not connect the appliance to electronic energy saver
plugs.
Note: You can connect the appliance to mainscontrolled and sine-controlled inverters.
Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic
systems which are directly connected to the national
grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated
applications.Isolated applications, e.g. on ships or in
mountain lodges, which are not directly connected to
the national grid.
1 After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour
before connecting it to avoid damaging the
compressor.
2 Connect the appliance via a correctly installed
socket.
The socket must comply with the following data:
Socket with 220V ... 240 V
Conductor 50 Hz ... 60Hz
Fuse 10A ... 16 A
Outside Europe: Check whether the indicated
current type of the appliance corresponds with the
values of your power supply. Appliance
specifications are on the rating plate.
3 Connect the appliance to a socket near the
appliance.
The socket must also be freely accessible after
installation of the appliance.
m Warning – Risk of electric shock!
If the length of the mains cable is insufficient, do
NOT use multi-outlet power strips or extension
leads.Instead, please contact Customer Service for
alternative solutions.
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