Gaggenau RF463-301AU User Manual
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en Table of Contents
enInstruction for Use
Safety and warning information 3
Information concerning disposal 5
Scope of delivery 5
Installing the appliance 5
Ambient temperature and ventilation 6
Connecting the appliance 6
Getting to know your appliance 8
Switching the appliance on 10
Set the language 10
Setting the temperature unit 10
Setting the temperature 10
Max. freezing capacity 13
Freezing fresh food 14
Fast freezing 14
Thawing frozen food 15
Ice maker 15
Ice and water dispenser 16
Interior fittings 18
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 18
Defrosting 18
Cleaning the appliance 19
Light (LED) 20
Special functions 11
Alarm function 13
Usable capacity 13
Freezer compartment 13
Tips for saving energy 20
Operating noises 20
Eliminating minor faults yourself 21
Customer service 24
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m Safety and warning information
Repairs may be performed by the
manufacturer, customer service or a similarly
qualified person only.
Before you switch ON the appliance
Please read the operating and installation
instructions carefully! They contain important
information on how to install, use and
maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to
comply with the instructions and warnings.
Retain all documents for subsequent use or
for the next owner.
Technical safety
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
increase the greenhouse effect. If refrigerant
escapes, it may injure your eyes or ignite.
If damage has occurred
▯ Keep naked flames and/or ignition
sources away from the appliance,
▯ thoroughly ventilate the room for several
minutes,
▯ switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug,
▯ inform customer service.
The more refrigerant an appliance contains,
the larger the room must be in which the
appliance is situated. Leaking refrigerant can
form a flammable gas-air mixture in rooms
which are too small.
The room must be at least 1 m³ per 8 g
of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in
your appliance is indicated on the rating
plate inside the appliance.
Only original parts supplied by the
manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer
guarantees that only these parts satisfy the
safety requirements.
Do not use multiple sockets, extension leads
or adapters.
The hose set must only be purchased from
and installed by customer service.
Important information when using
the appliance
▯ Never use electrical appliances inside
the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice
maker, etc.). Explosion hazard!
▯ Never defrost or clean the appliance with
a steam cleaner! The steam may
penetrate electrical parts and cause
a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock!
▯ Do not use pointed and sharp-edged
implements to remove frost or layers of
ice. You could damage the refrigerant
tubes. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye
injuries or ignite.
▯ Do not store products which contain
flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans)
or explosive substances in the appliance.
Explosion hazard!
▯ Do not stand on or lean heavily against
base of appliance, drawers or doors, etc
▯ For cleaning pull out mains plug or switch
off fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug
by tugging on the power cord.
▯ Store high-percentage alcohol tightly
closed and standing up.
If the power cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, customer service or a similarly
qualified person. Improper installations
and repairs may put the user at considerable
risk.
▯ Keep plastic parts and the door seal free
of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and
door seal will become porous.
▯ Never cover or block the ventilation
openings of the appliance!
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▯ Avoiding placing children and
vulnerable people at risk:
At risk are children, people who have
limited physical, mental or sensory
abilities, as well as people who have
inadequate knowledge concerning safe
operation of the appliance.
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 from 8 years and above may
use the appliance.
Supervise children who are cleaning and
maintaining the appliance.
Never allow children to play with the
appliance.
▯ Do not store bottled or canned drinks
(especially carbonated drinks) in the
freezer compartment. Bottles and cans
may burst!
General regulations
The appliance is suitable
▯ for freezing food,
▯ for making ice,
▯ for dispensing drinking water.
This appliance is intended for use
in the home and the home environment.
The appliance is suppressed according
to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
The refrigeration circuit has been checked
for leaks.
This product complies with the relevant
safety regulations for electrical appliances
(EN 60335-2-24).
This appliance is intended for use up to a
maximum height of 2000 metres above sea
level.
▯ 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 plastic film!
▯ Do not allow children to play with the
appliance!
▯ If the appliance features a lock:
keep the key out of the reach of children!
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Information concerning disposal
Scope of delivery
* Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance from damage
during transit. All utilised materials are
environmentally safe and recyclable. Please help us by
disposing of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local
authority about current means of disposal.
* Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable
raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old
appliances.
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.
m Warning
Redundant appliances
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with
the mains plug.
3. Do not take out the trays and receptacles:
children are therefore prevented from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with the appliance
once it has spent its useful life. Danger
of suffocation!
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in
transit.
If you have any complaints, please contact the dealer
from whom you purchased the appliance or our
customer service.
The delivery consists of the following parts:
▯ Built-in appliance
▯ Interior fittings (depending on model)
▯ Bag containing installation materials
▯ Operating instructions
▯ Installation manual
▯ 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.
Transporting
The appliance is heavy. Secure in position during
transportation and installation.
Due to the weight/dimensions of the appliance and to
minimise the risk of injury and damage to the
appliance at least two persons are necessary to set-up
the appliance safely.
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.
Installation location
A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as an
installation location. The installation location should
not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near
a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If
installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use
a suitable insulating plate or observe the following
minimum distances from the heat source:
▯ 3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
▯ 30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.
The floor of the installation location must not give
way; if required, reinforce floor. To ensure that the ice
maker functions correctly, the appliance must be
upright.
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Ambient temperature and ventilation
Ambient temperature
Water connection
The water may be connected only by a competent fitter
according to the local regulations of the appropriate
water supply company.
The climate class can be found on the rating plate.
The climate class indicates within which ambient
temperatures the appliance can be operated.
Climate class Permitted ambient
temperature
SN +10 °C to 32 °C
N +16 °C to 32 °C
ST +16 °C to 38 °C
T +16 °C to 43 °C
Note
The appliance is fully functional within the room
temperature limits of the indicated climatic class. If
an appliance of climatic class SN is operated
at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not
be damaged up to a temperature of +5 °C.
Ventilation
Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed.
Otherwise, the refrigeration unit must work harder.
This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never
cover or block the ventilation opening!
m Caution
Risk of appliance being damaged by particles!
The water filter must always be connected to the tap –
even if an additional filter system is used.
m Caution
Use only the enclosed hose set or a hose set
purchased from customer service for connection to
the drinking water mains.
The hose set must only be installed by customer
service.
Do not use existing or already used hose sets.
Connect the appliance to a drinking water line only:
▯ Minimum pressure: 0.2 Mpa (2 bar)
▯ Maximum pressure: 0.8 Mpa (8 bar)
▯ Pressure over 0.8 MPa (8 bar): install a pressure
limiter between drinking water connection and
hose set
A separate shut-off valve should be installed
in the cold-water inflow.
The shut-off valve should not be located behind
the appliance. It is recommended that you mount
the shut-off valve directly next to the appliance or at
another place which is easily accessible.
Connecting the appliance
Have a technician install and connect the appliance
according to the enclosed installation instructions.
Do not remove the transportation protection devices
from the shelves and storage compartments until
the appliance has been installed.
Always connect the water before the power.
Apart from statutory national regulations, you should
stick to the connection terms relating to the local
electricity and water companies.
After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until
the appliance starts up. During transportation the oil
in the compressor may have flowed into
the refrigeration system.
Before switching on the appliance for the first time,
clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter
“Cleaning the appliance”).
When installing the water connection, pay attention
to the permissible installation area for the water
mains.
For connection to the drinking water mains use only
water pipes which are suitable for drinking water.
Observe national regulations and the connection
conditions of the local water supply companies.
Note
The maximum outside diameter of the water mains
(without connecting pieces) is 10 mm.
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Water filter
m Warning
Health risks due to contaminated water!
The filter is NOT used to disinfect the water. If the onsite water quality is questionable or not enough is
known about it, disinfect water before use.
A replacement filter screen can be purchased from
customer service or a specialist dealer.
m Caution
▯ Risk of appliance being damaged by particles!
The water filter must always be connected to the
tap – even if an additional filter system is used.
▯ After installing a new filter, always discard the ice
produced within the first 24 hours after switching
on the ice maker.
▯ If the ice has not been used for a prolonged
period, pour all ice cubes out of the container and
also discard the ice produced within the next 24
hours.
3. Using an open-end wrench, connect water supply
hose with seal to the filter housing (if not already
fitted ex works).
4. Carefully turn on the tap and check that the
connection points are not leaking.
m Caution
There must be no leaking water!
If required, tighten the threaded connections to a
higher torque.
Electrical connection
Installing water filter
1. Insert filter screen into the filter housing (if not
already fitted ex works).
2. Place seal in the filter housing and connect to the
tap (¾" threaded connection).
The socket must be near the appliance and also freely
accessible following installation of the appliance.
m Warning
Risk of electric shock!
If the length of the mains cable is inadequate, never
use multiple sockets or extension leads. Instead,
please contact Customer Service for alternatives.
The appliance complies with protection class I.
Connect the appliance to 220–240 V/50 Hz
alternating current via a correctly installed socket with
protective conductor. The socket must be protected by
a (10–16 A) fuse.
For appliances operated in non-European countries,
check whether the indicated voltage and current type
match the values of your electricity supply. This
information can be found on the rating plate (see
chapter entitled Customer Service).
m 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.
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Getting to know your appliance
These operating instructions refer to several models. The diagrams may differ.
1 Light switch
2 Controls
3 Ice maker
4 Ice cube container
5 Shelf in the freezer compartment
6 Container
7 Ventilation
8 Door shelf
9 Light (LED)
10 Ice and water dispenser
11 Controls for the ice and water dispenser
12 Water collecting tray
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