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Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. These operating instructions are for use with several technically com- parable models with varying accessories.
Safety The safety aspects of our refrigerators comply with accepted technical standards and the German Appliance Safety Law. Nevertheless, we con- sider it our obligation to make you aware of the following safety information: Intended use • The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the cooling, freezing and storing of frozen food, as well as for making ice.
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Safety • Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the appliance when playing (there is risk of suffoca- tion!) or get themselves into other dangerous situations.
• Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by qualified service engi- neers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or our Customer Service. Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or burned at an incinerating plant without danger.
quences for the environment and human health, which could other- wise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Installation Installation directly under a hob is not allowed. The temperatures of the hob, which in part are quite high, may damage the appliance. If a hob is installed near the appliance, the corresponding installation and safety instructions must be adhered to. Considering the numerous installation conditions which are possible, there is no way of providing detailed information here.
Installation See installation instructions supplied. Please check whether, after installing your appliance and especially after reversing the door, the door seal seals right round. A badly fitting door seal may lead to heavy frosting and thereby to a higher power consumption (see also „What to do if...“).
Description of the appliance View of the appliance (various models) 1 = Control panel 2 = Butter/cheese compartment with flap 3 = Variable storage box (not included with all models, design differs depending on the model) 4 = Door storage compartments 5 = Bottle compartment Bottle holder (not on all models) 6 = Fruit and vegetable drawers...
Description of the appliance Control Panel 1 Pilot light (green) 2 ON/OFF switch 3 Temperature setting buttons (for warmer temperatures) 4 Temperature display 5 Temperature setting buttons (for colder temperatures) 6 FROSTMATIC function "on" indicator (yellow) • FROSTMATIC for freezing items quickly in the freezer compartment 7 Push button for FROSTMATIC 8 COOLMATIC function "on"...
ed to the temperatures shown in the display. The DESIRED temperature is indicated by flashing numbers. ACTUAL temperature means: The temperature display indicates the temperature that is currently present in the refrigerator. The ACTUAL temperature is indicated by continuously illuminated numbers. Temperature Display The temperature display can indicate several pieces of information.
Note: From a food safety point of view, +5°C for the refrigerator com- partment and -18°C for the freezer compartment should be con- sidered cold enough as a storage temperature. 5. Once the required temperature has been set, after a short period (approx.
1. The FROSTMATIC function is switched on by pressing the FROSTMATIC button. The yellow light illuminates. If the FROSTMATIC function is not ended manually, the appliance elec- tronics switch off the FROSTMATIC function after 24 hours. The yellow light goes out. 2.
Interior Accessories Storage Shelves Various glass or plastic storage shelves and wire trays are included with your appliance - different models have different combinations. You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into the lowest set of guides, above the vegetable drawers, and keep it in this position.
Interior Accessories Humidity Control (not on all models) On some models, there is an adjusta- ble air grille in front of the shelf above the fruit and vegetable com- partments. The opening in the ventilation slots can be steplessly adjusted with a sli- der.
Bottle Holder (not on all models) Some models are equipped with a bottle holder in the bottle compartment. This is used to prevent individual bottles from falling over and can be slid sideways. Correct Storage For physical reasons, there are different temperature regions in the fridge.
Freezing and storing frozen food The freezer compartment is for freezing and storing food. Important! • The temperature in the freezer compartment must be –18°C or cold- er before freezing fresh food or storing food already frozen. • Do not freeze too large a quantity at any one time (max. 2 kg per 24 hrs).
• The following are suitable for sealing bags and wrappings: plastic clips, rubber bands or tape. • Smooth the air out of the bag before sealing; air makes it easier for the frozen food to dry out. • Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly. •...
Defrosting Defrosting the freezer compartment During use and when the freezer compartment door is opened, mois- ture is deposited in the freezer compartment as frost. Remove this frost from time to time with the soft plastic scraper. Under no circum- stances use hard or pointed objects to remove frost.
Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces- sories, should be cleaned regularly. Warning! • The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.
Energy Saving Tips • Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor. • Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings. •...
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What to do if... Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The electronics in the The appliance will continue appliance have detected a to function using a backup The temperature display fault that prevents the programme until your local shows “¨”. ACTUAL temperature being Customer Service engineer measured.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the COOLMATIC This is normal, no error has The compressor starts after or FROSTMATIC button, or occurred. a period of time. after changing the tem- perature setting. Changing the light bulb Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or disconnect from the mains supply.
Regulations, Standards, Guidelines This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards. The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations (GSG), acci- dent prevention regulations for refrigeration appliances (VBG 20) and the regulations of the German Society of Electrical Engineers (VDE) were observed in the manufacture of this appliance.
Technical terminology • Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low, that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.