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87300de.book Seite 24 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 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.
Contents Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Appliance Packaging Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Disposal of old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . .
287300de.book Seite 26 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 Contents Energy Saving Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Correcting Malfunctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Replace light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
287300de.book Seite 27 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 1 Safety The safety of our refrigerators/freezers is in accordance with recognised technological standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel that it is important to acquaint you with the following safety guidelines: Use for Intended Purpose • The refrigerator/freezer is intended for household use. It is suited for the refrigeration, freezing and frozen storage of foods as well as the preparation of ice.
287300de.book Seite 28 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 Safety Daily Operation • Containers with flammable gases or fluids can develop leaks through contact with the cold. Danger of explosion! Do not store containers with flammable substances, such as aerosol cans, refill cartridges for cigarette lighters etc. in the refrigerator/freezer. • Bottles and cans may not be placed in the freezer compartment.
287300de.book Seite 29 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be dumped or burned at an incinerating plant without danger! About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior. >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free of chlorofluorocarbon.
287300de.book Seite 30 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 Remove transport safeguard The appliance as well as interior accessory parts are safeguarded for transport. 0 Remove all tape and pads from the interior of the appliance. 3 Tape remnants can be removed with white spirit. Installation Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry room. Energy use is affected by the ambient temperature.
287300de.book Seite 31 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 The refrigerator/freezer needs air Air is fed under the door through the vent slots in the base and is exhausted upwards along the back wall. To ensure proper air circulation never cover or alter the vent openings. Attention! If the appliance is installed under, for example, a hanging cabinet, a clearance of at least 5 cm between the top of the appliance and the cabinet above it must be maintained.
Appliance Description View of Appliance (various models) ➀ ➁ ➂ ➃ ➄ ➅ ➆ ➇ ➈ 32 Temperature regulator and light switch Butter and cheese compartment with lid Door storage compartment Bottle compartment Fruit and vegetable drawers Shelves Freezer compartment (for storage and freezing) Freezer door storage compartment (2 stars, only for storage at -12 °C) Serial plate
287300de.book Seite 33 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 Prior to Initial Start-Up Before connecting the appliance to the mains and putting it into operation for the first time, leave the appliance to stand for 30 minutes if was transported upright. After transport on its side, the appliance must be left to stand for 4 hours before putting it into operation. This is necessary to allow the oil to flow back into the compressor. Otherwise the compressor may be damaged.
287300de.book Seite 34 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior temperature: – Ambient temperature; – Quantity and temperature of the food stored; – Frequency with which the door is opened and how long it is left open. Switching the Appliance Off Refrigerator and freezer compartments can not be switched off independently of one another. 0 To switch off, turn the temperature regulator to position "•".
Interior Accessories Storage Shelves/Storage Racks Depending on the model, your appliance is equipped with either glass storage shelves or storage racks. A glass storage shelf must always remain inserted into the lower guide track above the fruit and vegetable trays, so that fruits and vegetable remain fresh longer. Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at other positions as needed.
Proper Storage Different temperature zones exist within the refrigerator due to the laws of physics. The coldest zone is at the bottom storage shelf above the fruit and vegetable trays. The warmer zones are found at the uppermost storage shelves and in the door compartments. The arrangement example shows at which places in the refrigerator suitable temperatures for various types of foods exist.
Freezing Attention! • Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer compartment must be -18°C or colder. • Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the serial plate. The freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods that can be frozen within 24 hours. If you freeze goods on several days, one after the other, freeze amounts equal to 2/3 to 3/4 of the capacity indicated on the serial plate.
Frozen Storage Attention! Before initial loading of the freezer compartment with previously frozen goods, the required storage temperature of -18°C must be reached. The freezer door storage compartment (2 stars) serves only for storage purposes at -12 °C. Storage time: 2-3 weeks, depending on food. • Load freezer compartment only with packaged frozen goods, so that they do not dry out or lose their flavour, and so that no flavour contamination of other frozen goods can occur.
Defrosting soft plastic scraper, e.g. a dough scraper. Do not under any circumstances use hard or pointed objects for this purpose. The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of the white frost has reached about 4 mm; but at least once a year in any case. A convenient time for defrosting is any time when the appliance is empty, or only minimally loaded.
287300de.book Seite 40 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly. 1 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. • Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
287300de.book Seite 41 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 Outside of appliance Steel surface: For cleaning of the steel surface you can use cleaning agent for steel usual in the trade. Thouse cleaning agents create a protection against fingerprints as well. 1 Warning: When using this product, it is necessary to avoid the contact with plastic material because of degradation. Painted surface: 0 Clean the appliance with a cloth and lukewarm water.
287300de.book Seite 42 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions Perhaps a malfunction has been caused by a minor error, which you can correct yourself with the help of the following instructions. Do not attempt any further repairs if the following instructions do not help in each specific case. 1 Warning! Refrigerators/freezers may only be repaired by trained personnel. Repairs carried out by untrained personnel can lead to substantial danger for the user.
287300de.book Seite 43 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 Malfunction Large accumulation of frost in the appliance, perhaps also at the door seal. Unusual noises. The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting. Possible cause Remedy Carefully warm the door seal with a hand-held hair dryer at those points which Door is not properly sealed are not airtight (no warmer than approx. 50°C).
287300de.book Seite 44 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 Customer Service If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department. Addresses and telephone numbers are listed in the accompanying booklet "Guarantee Conditions/Customer Service Locations". Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs.
287300de.book Seite 45 Dienstag, 19. Januar 1999 2:57 14 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), accident 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.
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