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Gaggenau RT282306 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..............................10
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.........................................14
6.5 Cool-fresh container .................15
6.6 Butter and cheese compart-
ment..........................................15
6.7 Door rack..................................15
6.8 Accessories..............................15
7.1 Switching on the appliance ......15
7.2 Operating tips...........................15
7.3 Switching off the appliance ......16
7.4 Setting the temperature............16
8.1 Fast function.............................16
9.1 Door alarm ...............................17
10.1 Setting up HomeConnect......17
10.2 Installing updates for the
Home Connect software ........18
10.3 Resetting HomeConnect
settings ...................................18
10.4 Data protection.......................18
11.1 Tips for storing food in the
refrigerator compartment .......19
11.2 Chill zones in the refriger-
ator compartment...................19
12.1 Storage times in the cool-
fresh compartment at 0°C ....19
13.1 Freezer compartment door ....20
13.2 Freezing capacity ...................20
13.3 Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment ..............20
13.4 Tips for freezing fresh food ....21
13.5 Shelf life of frozen food at
−18°C....................................21
13.6 Defrosting methods for
frozen food .............................21
14.1 Defrosting in the refriger-
ator compartment...................22
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14.2 Defrosting in the cool-fresh
compartment ..........................22
14.3 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment ..........................22
15.1 Preparing the appliance for
cleaning ..................................22
15.2 Cleaning the appliance ..........23
15.3 Removing the fittings..............23
15.4 Removing appliance com-
ponents...................................24
16.1 Power failure...........................29
16.2 Conducting an appliance
self-test ...................................29
17.1 Taking the appliance out of
operation ................................29
17.2 Disposing of old appliance ....29
18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD).........30
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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.
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The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in­stallation must be properly installed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
cool-fresh compartment.
▶
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.
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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30 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30
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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.
¡ Open the freezer compartment
door only briefly and then close it properly.

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30.
The delivery consists of the following:
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¡ Built-in appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories
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¡ Installation material ¡ Installation instructions ¡ User manual ¡ Customer service directory ¡ Warranty enclosure
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¡ Energy label ¡ Information on energy consump-
tion and noises
¡ Information about HomeConnect
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 /7, 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.

4.3 Installing the appliance

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Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation in­structions.

4.4 Preparing the appliance for the first time

1. Remove the informative material.
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Depending on the appliance specifications
2
Not in all countries
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2. Remove the protective foil and
transit bolts, e.g. remove the ad­hesive strips and carton.
3. Clean the appliance for the first
time. →Page23

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 appli­ance can be found on the rating
plate. →"Appliance", Fig. 1 /7,
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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Freezer compartment →Page20
Refrigerator compartment →Page19
Cool-fresh compartment →Page19
Control panel →Page13
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Folding bottle shelf →Page14
Extendable shelf →Page14
Partition with humidity control­ler →Page14
Fruit and vegetable container →Page14
Note:Deviations between your appli­ance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.
Cool-fresh container →Page15
Rating plate →Page30
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.
2
switches the warning signal
off. Displays the set temperature
for the refrigerator compart­ment in°C.
/ sets the temperature of
the refrigerator compartment.
switches the Fast function
on or off.
opens the menu for setting
Home Connect.
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
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 via the humidity controller on the partition and a special seal.
The air humidity in the fruit and vegetable container can be set according to the type and amount of food to be stored by turning the humidity control:
¡ Low humidity required when
primarily storing fruit or if the appli­ance is very full.
¡ Medium humidity required for a
mixed load.
¡ High humidity required when
primarily storing vegetables or when the appliance 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 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 Cool-fresh container

Use the lower temperatures in the cool-fresh container to store highly perishable food, e.g. fish, meat and sausages.
6.6 Butter and cheese com­partment
Store butter and hard cheese in the butter and cheese compartment.
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6.7 Door rack

To adjust the door racks as required, you can remove the door rack and re-insert elsewhere. →"Removing door rack", Page24

6.8 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 ⁠.

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.
Basic operation

7 Basic operation

Basic operation
7.1 Switching on the appli­ance
1. Press .
a The appliance begins to cool.
2. 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.
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Do not put any food in the appli­ance until the set temperature has been reached.
¡ The housing to the left, the right
and beneath the cool-fresh com­partment may heat up slightly tem­porarily. 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 / repeatedly until the temperature display shows the re­quired temperature.
The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4°C.

Setting the cool-fresh compartment temperature

Note:The standard setting of the
cool-fresh compartment is preset at
0. Setting 0 corresponds to a temper-
ature of around 0°C. You can set the temperature in the cool-fresh compartment to 3settings warmer or colder. A change in the standard setting will affect the temperature in the refriger­ator compartment and the freezer compartment.
Tip:If frost forms on the food items in the cool-fresh compartment, set a higher cool-fresh compartment tem­perature.
1. Press and hold until the temper-
ature display flashes.
2. Press / to change the setting.
– Setting –3 corresponds to the
coldest setting.
– Setting +3 corresponds to the
warmest setting.
a The selected setting is saved after
one minute.

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

▶
In order to set the freezer compart­ment temperature, change the re­frigerator compartment temperat­ure →Page16.
The refrigerator compartment tem­perature influences freezer com­partment temperature. Refrigerator compartment temperatures that are set to warm generate warmer freezer compartment temperatures.
Additional functions

8 Additional functions

Additional functions

8.1 Fast function

With the Fast function, the refrigerator compartment and the freezer com­partment cool more intensively. Switch on the Fast function 4 to 6hours before placing food weighing 2kg or more. In order to utilise the freezing capa­city, use the Fast function. →"Freezing capacity", Page20
Note:When the Fast function is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Fast function

▶
Press .
a lights up.
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Alarm en
Note:After approx. 36hours, the ap­pliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Fast function

▶
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.
HomeConnect
10 HomeConnect
HomeConnect
This appliance is network-capable. Connect your appliance to a mobile device to control its functions via the HomeConnect app. The HomeConnect services are not available in every country. The avail­ability of the HomeConnect function depends on the availability of HomeConnect services in your coun­try. You can find information about this at: www.home-connect.com. To be able to use HomeConnect, you must first set up the connection to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi1) and to the HomeConnect app. After switching on the appliance, wait at least 2minutes until internal device initialisation is complete. Only then should you set up HomeCon­nect.
The HomeConnect app guides you through the entire login process. Fol­low the instructions in the HomeCon­nect app to configure the settings.
Tips
¡ Please consult the documents sup-
plied by HomeConnect.
¡ Please also follow the instructions
in the HomeConnect app.
Notes
¡ Please note the safety precautions
in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also ob­served when operating the appli­ance via the HomeConnect app. →"Safety", Page4
¡ Operating the appliance on the ap-
pliance itself always takes priority. During this time it is not possible to operate the appliance using the HomeConnect app.
10.1 Setting up HomeCon­nect
Requirement:The HomeCon-
nectapp has been installed on your mobile device.
1. Scan the QR code using the
HomeConnectapp.
2. Follow the instructions in the
HomeConnectapp.
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Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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10.2 Installing updates for the Home Connect software

The appliance searches for updates to the HomeConnect software at reg­ular intervals.
Note:If updates are available, the temperature display shows . To reset the update and the temper­ature display to the set temperature, press any touch field.
1. Press .
a The temperature display shows .
2. Press repeatedly until the tem-
perature display shows .
3. Press .
a The temperature display shows an
animation.
a The update is installed. a The control panel is locked during
the installation.
a If the installation is successful, the
temperature display shows .
4. If the temperature display shows
, the appliance was unable to in-
stall the update.
‒ Repeat the process at a later
point.
5. If the update cannot be completed
after several attempts, contact cus­tomer service →Page30 .
10.3 Resetting HomeConnect settings
If your appliance experiences con­nection problems with the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) or your appli­ance wants to log into a different WLAN home network (Wi-Fi), you can reset the HomeConnectsettings.
1. Press .
a The temperature display shows .
2. Press repeatedly until the tem-
perature display shows .
3. Press .
a The temperature display shows an
animation for 15seconds.
a The temperature display then
shows .
a The HomeConnect settings have
been reset.

10.4 Data protection

Please see the information on data protection. The first time your appliance is registered on a home network connected to the Internet, your appliance will transmit the following types of data to the HomeConnect server (initial registration):
¡ Unique appliance identification
(consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi-Fi communication module in­stalled).
¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi
communication module (to ensure a secure data connection).
¡ The current software and hardware
version of your appliance.
¡ Status of any previous reset to
factory settings.
This initial registration prepares the HomeConnect functions for use and is only required when you want to use the HomeConnect functions for the first time.
Note:Please note that the HomeConnect functions can only be utilised with the HomeConnect app. Information on data protection can be retrieved in the HomeConnect app.
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Refrigerator compartment

11 Refrigerator compart-
ment
Refrigerator compartment
You can keep dairy products, eggs, prepared meals, pastries, open pre­serves and hard cheese in the refri­gerator compartment. The temperature can be set from 3°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.
11.1 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.
11.2 Chill zones in the refri­gerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones.

Coldest zone

The coldest zone is on the partition and in the door rack for large bottles.
Tip:Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the cool-fresh compartment. →"Cool-fresh compartment",
Page19

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.

Cool-fresh compartment

12 Cool-fresh compart-
ment
Cool-fresh compartment
In the cool-fresh compartment, you can keep fresh food fresh up to three times longer than in the refrigerator compartment. The temperature in the cool-fresh compartment is kept at around 0°C. Storing food in the fresh compart­ment retains the quality of the food better. The low temperature and the optimum moisture provide ideal stor­age conditions for fresh food.
12.1 Storage times in the cool-fresh compartment at 0°C
The storage times are dependent on the original quality of your food.
Food Storage
time
Fresh fish, seafood up to
3days
Poultry, meat (boiled/ fried)
Beef, pork, lamb, saus­age (cold meat)
Smoked fish, broccoli up to 14
Salad greens, fennel, apricots, plums
up to 5 days
up to 7 days
days up to 21
days
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Food Storage
time
Soft cheese, yoghurt, quark, buttermilk, cauli-
up to 30days
flower
Freezer compartment

13 Freezer compartment

Freezer compartment
You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature in the freezer com­partment depends on the temperat­ure in the refrigerator compartment. 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.

13.1 Freezer compartment door

To ensure that the frozen food that is stored does not thaw and the freezer compartment is not covered in too much ice, always close the freezer compartment door. The position of the handle on the freezer compartment door indicates whether or not the freezer compart­ment is correctly closed.
Note:When you close the freezer compartment door, you can hear it engaging.

13.2 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 /7, Page13

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 6hours before placing
fresh food in the appliance, switch on Fast function. →"Switching on Fast function",
Page16
2. Store larger quantities of fresh
food store at the bottom, close to the back panel. This is where food will freeze most quickly.

13.3 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.
¡ Spread out the food over a wide
area in the freezer compartment.
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13.4 Tips for freezing fresh food

¡ 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.
¡ 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.
Food Storage time
Vegetables, fruit up to
12months

13.6 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.
13.5 Shelf life of frozen food at −18°C
Food Storage time
Fish, sausages, pre­pared meals and baked goods
Poultry, meat up to
up to 6months
8months
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Defrosting

14 Defrosting

Defrosting
14.1 Defrosting in the refri­gerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.
14.2 Defrosting in the cool­fresh compartment
The cool-fresh compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.

14.3 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 the Fast function approx.
fourhours before defrosting. →"Switching on Fast function",
Page16
This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room tem­perature.
2. Remove the frozen food and tem-
porarily place it in a cool location. Wrap the frozen food with ice packs, if available, in coverings or newspaper.
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15
10.Put the frozen food in the appli-
ance. →Page20

Cleaning and servicing

15 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.

15.1 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
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6.
Remove the partition. →Page24
7.
Remove the cover. →Page25
8. Remove the telescopic rails.
→Page25

15.2 Cleaning 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.
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 de-
tergents.
▶
Do not use cleaning products with
a high alcohol content. 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.
5. Electrically connect the appliance.
6. Switch on the appliance.
→Page15
7. Putting the food into the appliance.

15.3 Removing the fittings

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

Removing the shelf

▶
Pull out and remove the shelf.

Removing the extendable shelf

1. Firmly pull out the extendable shelf
until the locking catch is released.
1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
→Page22
2. Clean the appliance, the fittings,
the accessories, the components
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.
2. Lower the shelf and swing it out to
the side.
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Removing door rack

▶
Lift the door rack and remove it.

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

▶
Tilt the fruit and vegetable con-
tainer forwards and remove it ⁠.

Removing the cool-fresh container

▶
Tilt the cool-fresh container for-
wards and remove it ⁠.

15.4 Removing appliance components

If you want to clean your appliance thoroughly, you can remove certain components from your appliance.

Partition and cover of the fruit and vegetable container

You can remove the partition and the cover of the fruit and vegetable con­tainer in order to clean it thoroughly.
Removing the partition
1. Remove the glass plate from the
partition.
2. Remove the fruit and vegetable
container.
3. Press the lever on the underside
on both sides and pull the parti­tion forwards ⁠.
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4. Lift the partition and swivel it out to
the side.
Cleaning and servicing en
Removing the cover
▶
Lift the cover of the fruit and veget­able container, pull it forwards and swivel it out to the side.
Fitting the partition and cover
1. Insert the cover for the fruit and ve-
getable container.
2. Insert the partition.
3. Place the glass plate on the parti-
tion.

Telescopic rails

You can remove the telescopic rails in order to clean them thoroughly.
Removing telescopic rails
1. Pull out the telescopic rail.
2. Move the lock in the direction of
the arrow and loosen the pin from the rear ⁠.
3. Push in the telescopic rail.
4. Push the telescopic rail backwards
above the rear pin and disen­gage ⁠.
Installing telescopic rails
1. Place the extended telescopic rail
on the front pin and pull it for­wards slightly to lock in place ⁠.
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2. Place the telescopic rail on the
rear pin and push the locking mechanism back ⁠.
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Troubleshooting

16 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.
HomeConnect is not working correctly.
or appears in the
temperature display.
Showroom mode is switched on.
▶
Carry out the appliance self-test. →Page29
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.
Different causes are possible.
▶
Go to www.home-connect.com.
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 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15
‒ 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 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.
Bottles or containers are touching.
▶
Move the bottles or containers away from each other.
Fast function is switched on. No action required.
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16.1 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.

16.2 Conducting an appliance self-test

1. Switch off the appliance.
→Page16
2. Switch the appliance back on after
approx. fiveminutes. →Page15
3. Within the first 10seconds after
switching on, press and hold 3 to 5seconds.
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 indic­ates the set temperature, your ap­pliance is OK. The appliance switches to normal operation.
a If, at the end of the appliance self-
test, five audible signals sound and flashes for 10seconds, in­form the after-sales service.
Storage and disposal

17 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.

17.1 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22
5.
Clean the appliance. →Page23
6. To guarantee the ventilation inside
the appliance, leave the appliance open.
17.2 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

18 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.

18.1 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 /7, Page13 Make a note of your appliance's de­tails and the Customer Service tele­phone number to find them again quickly.
Technical data

19 Technical data

Technical data
Refrigerant, cubic capacity and fur­ther technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.
→"Appliance", Fig. 1 /7, 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.
Technical data en
1
Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area
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