SANTO Kühl-/Gefrierkombination electronic Electronic Refrigerator/Freezer Gebrauchsanweisung Operating Instructions 818 34 57-00/4
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 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Environmental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Old Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Appliance Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Control and Information Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power cut warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Open door” warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temperature warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Important Safety Instructions The safety of our appliances 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 appliance is intended for use at home. Depending on the preset operation mode, this appliance becomes suitable for cooling, freezing, for frozen storage of foods or for ice preparation.
Important Safety Instructions Safety for Children • Packaging materials (e.g. films, styrofoam) can be dangerous for children. Danger of suffocation! Keep packaging materials away from children! • Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable. Remove plug from mains, sever the power cable, remove or destroy any snap or latch closures.
water should drip onto these components, the appliance could be damaged by a short circuit. For this reason do not place frozen goods on top of the appliance. • Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particularly when the appliance is being pulled out of its niche. Damage to the cord may cause a short circuit, fire and/or electric shock. • Do not place heavy articles or the appliance itself on the power cord. There is a risk of a short circuit and fire.
Old Appliances When disposing of your old appliance: • Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable and remove any door catches to ensure small children cannot be trapped inside. • The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky refuse. • The refrigerant circuit, especially the heat exchanger at the back of the appliance, may not be damaged. Help to keep your country tidy - use an authorised disposal site.
Before Use Packaging 0 1. Remove all adhesive tape and packaging from the interior of the appli- ance. 3 Any remnants of adhesive can be removed with white spirit. 2. Remove the transport protection pieces and pull off the adhesive tape. 3. Wash the inside of the appliance with lukewarm water with a little bicarbonate of soda added (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). Do not use soap or detergent as the smell may linger. Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Remove the transport fittings from the storage shelves: 4. Slide the fittings securing the shelf forward to the thicker section on the edge of the storage shelf. 5. Slide the storage shelf far enough forward so that it can be hinged downwards and the fittings can be removed from the guides. Fitting the Door Handles 1 Caution! Do not overtighten the screws (max. 2 Nm) as you may damage the door handles. 0 1. Screw the top handle bracket to the handle rod (1).
Installation Installation Location The appliance should be installed in a well ventilated, dry room. Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is affected by the ambient temperature. The appliance should therefore – not be exposed to direct sunlight; – not be installed next to radiators, cookers or other sources of heat; – only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification, for which the appliance is designed.
Installation The refrigerator/freezer needs ventilation 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. Important! If the appliance is installed under a hanging cabinet, a clearance of at least 10 cm between the top of the appliance and the cabinet above it must be maintained.
Installation 0 1. Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to ascertain if supply voltage and current values correspond with those of the mains at the installation location. e.g.: AC 220 ... 240 V 50 Hz or 220 ... 240 V~50 Hz (i.e. 220 to 240 volts alternating current, 50 Hertz) The rating plate is inside the appliance at the left.
Reversing The Door The door hinges can be changed from right (as supplied) to left if required to suit the location where the appliance is installed. Important! Only a qualified technician should change the side on which the door is fixed. If this is necessary, please contact our Customer Services or your dealer. 1 60 Warning! Unplug from the mains, before reversing the door.
Appliance Description View of Appliance (various models) á à â ä ã å ç é è ê ë Control panel í ì Freezer drawer (for storage and freezing) Butter and cheese compartment with lid Door storage compartments Bottle compartment LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone Shelves Quick chill shelf Bottle and can holder Rating plate Grid Freezer drawer (only for storage).
Appliance Description Freezer tray A freezer tray is included below the upper drawer in the freezer compartment. Berries and vegetables, for example, can be pre-frozen on the freezer tray. Advantage: The berries are not squeezed and maintain their natural form. The frozen berries can then be stored in compartments or drawers packaged in individual portions. Cold Accumulation Block A cold accumulation block is enclosed with the appliance.
Appliance Description Control Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON/OFF button Temperature indicator for the fridge section (not for LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone) Buttons for setting temperature for the fridge section MODE button for setting the operating mode Text display RESET button Temperature indicator for the freezer section Buttons for setting temperature for the freezer section Temperature setting buttons The temperature is adjusted using the „+“ (WARMER) and „-“ (COLDER) buttons.
Appliance Description 3 Once the COOLMATIC- or the FROSTMATIC function has been switched on the DESIRED temperature that was set originally for the fridge or the freezer cannot be changed. Temperature Displays The temperature displays shows several types of information. • During normal operation, the temperature currently present in the fridge or the freezer compartment (ACTUAL temperature) is displayed.
Appliance Description 0 1. Press MODE button once. In the display the operating mode SHOPPING will flash. 2. After approx. 4 seconds the display stops flashing, the operating mode SHOPPING is set. 3. If another operating mode is to be set, before 4 seconds have elapsed, press the MODE button repeatedly until the desired mode is shown in the display. After approx. 4 seconds have elapsed, the display stops flashing, the operating mode is set.
Prior to Initial Start-Up 1 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 2 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. 0 1.
3 Do not load freezer with goods until a temperature of -18 °C has been reached, or until the red warning indicator light has gone out. Temperature Adjustment With the individual temperature setting buttons the desired temperatures in the refrigerator and in the freezer compartment can be adjusted independently of one another. 3 In the LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone the temperature is automatically controlled. It remains constant at about 0 °C, no setting is required.
Operating modes SHOPPING The SHOPPING function is suitable for quickly cooling larger quantities of refrigerated foods in the fridge section, as well as for smaller amounts of frozen foods in the freezer section, e. g. after a big shop. This automatically sets a desired temperature of +3 °C for the fridge section for 6 hours. Cooling for the freezer section runs for 1 hour in continuous operation. 0 1. Press the MODE button repeatedly until SHOPPING is flashing in the display. After approx.
Operating modes COOLMATIC The COOLMATIC operating mode is suitable for quickly cooling larger quantities of refrigerated foods in the fridge section, e. g. drinks, salads for a party or wedding. 0 1. Press the MODE button repeatedly until COOLMATIC is flashing in the display. After approx. 4 seconds the operating mode COOLMATIC is activated, the COOLMATIC indicator lights up. The thermometer indicator in the display for the fridge section shows a falling temperature column.
HOLIDAY In the operating mode HOLIDAY (holiday setting) the desired temperature value for the fridge section is +14 °C. In the holiday mode it is therefore possible to leave the door of the empty refrigerator closed during periods of extended absence. Advantage: Unintentional closing of the door, or accidental closing of the door by persons who have access to your home during your absence, is no longer possible.
Switching the Appliance Off Switching off the fridge section: 0 1. Press and hold down the “+”and the “-” buttons for the fridge section at the same time until “OF” appears in the temperature display. After that the indicator stops flashing and the fridge section switches itself off. If the freezer section is switched off and the “+” and the “-” buttons for the fridge section are pressed and held at the same time, there is a countdown from “3” to “1” in the temperature display for the fridge section.
Control and Information Systems The control and information systems consist of a temperature display, an optical warning indicator light and an acoustic warning. The system warns: – when there is a power cut; – when the appliance doors are open – when the temperature in the refrigerator or freezer compartment is too high; – if there are functional disturbances at the appliance. Power cut warning After an interruption to the power supply, POWER is shown in the display.
Temperature warning For the fridge section: An alarm sounds and the TEMPERATURE indicator and a red back light flash, as soon as the temperature in the fridge section rises above 12 °C. In addition the temperature display for the fridge section flashes. 0 1. You can turn off the alarm using the RESET button. For 5 seconds the temperature display for the fridge section shows the warmest temperature that was reached in the fridge section during the temperature warning.
A rise in temperature may be caused by: – frequent door opening for long periods of time; – loading with large quantities of warm foods; – high ambient temperature; – an error with the appliance. Function Errors If the appliance’s electronics recognise a technical problem that has to be remedied by the Customer Service Department, an alarm sounds and the SERVICE indicator appears back lit with a flashing red light.
Interior Accessories Storage Shelves A storage shelf must be inserted into the lower guide track above the fruit and vegetable drawers. It must always remain in this position, so that fruits and vegetables remain fresh longer. The remaining storage shelves can be adjusted to various heights: 0 1. Pull the storage shelf forward until it can be tipped up or down and removed. 2. To insert at a different height use the same procedure in reverse.
Interior Accessories Setting the air moisture The two drawers can be used independently of one another with higher or lower air moisture according to the storage conditions required. The air moisture can be set with the aid of the slide control on the front of each drawer. • Dry: a low relative air moisture is obtained when both controls are slid to position c, i.e. the air holes are fully opened. • Moist: a high relative air moisture is obtained when both controls are slid to position a, i.e.
Interior Accessories Dismantling of the Bottle- and Can Holder 0 1. Take out the quick chill shelf with holder from the cabinet. 2. To loosen the holder from the shelf, bend the hooks/brackets that surround the backside of the shelf. Quick chill The quick chill function can be used for the fast cooling of drinks in cans or bottles in the fast cool storage tray or of larger amounts of room-temperature food. The built-in charcoal filter reduces the development of any smell.
Correct storage A fan provides for quick cooling of the food and an even temperature distribution in the fridge zone and in the LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone. Foods with different perishability can therefore be arranged on the shelves as you like, without having to take into account the different temperature zones which usually occur. The arrangement (see fig.) indicates possible ways of storing food. In order to check the temperature on the shelves you can carry out the following test yourself: 0 1.
Correct storage Guidelines for storage times Some foods in the LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone: Dry storage: Food Storage period Butter up to 30 days Cheese, soft up to 30 days Milk, fresh up to 7 days Sausage, sliced up to 7 days Fish up to 4 days Shellfish up to 3 days Poultry up to 5 days Pork larger joints cut into smaller pieces up to 7 days up to 5 days Beef, game up to 7 days Moist storage: Vegetables, salad stuffs Storage period Artichokes up to 21 days Cauliflower up to 21 days
Correct storage Fruit Storage period Apricots up to 14 days Pears up to 120 days Blackberries up to 8 days Dates (fresh) up to 60 days Strawberries up to 5 days Blueberries up to 14 days Raspberries up to 5 days Cherries up to 14 days Peaches up to 30 days Plums up to 21 days Quinces up to 90 days Rhubarb up to 21 days Gooseberries up to 21 days Grapes up to 90 days Tip: Food stored in the refrigerator compartment should always be covered or packed so that they do not dry out,
Freezing Except for the bottom drawer, which serves only for storage purposes, all compartments and drawers in the freezer compartment are suitable for freezing fresh food. Warning! • Before foods are frozen, the actual temperature in the freezer compartment must be -18 °C or colder. • Please observe indicated freezing capacity on the rating plate. The freezing capacity represents the maximum amount of fresh goods that can be frozen within 24 hours.
Tips: • The following are suited for the packaging of frozen goods: – freezer bags and polyethylene wraps; – plastic containers for frozen foods; – extra-thick aluminium foil • The following are suited for sealing bags and wraps: plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tape. • Press air out of bags and wraps before sealing, because air encourages drying of frozen goods. • Make flat packages, because these freeze more quickly.
Preparation of Ice Cubes 0 1. Fill ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water and place in the freezer tray or a drawer and allow to freeze. 2. To remove the finished ice cubes twist the ice cube tray or hold under running water for a short time. Warning! Do not, under any circumstances, free an ice tray which is frozen to the appliance with pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a spoon-handle or similar object.
Defrosting Fridge zone and LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone defrost automatically The electronics start the defrosting cycle in the refrigerator as needed based on economical energy use and the maintenance of a constant temperature. Defrosting cycles are started more or less often, depending on the degree of moisture accumulation. Because the greatest accumulation of moisture occurs when the door is open, the frequency of defrosting cycles is determined by frequency and duration of door opening.
Defrosting 2. Remove frozen goods, pack them in several layers of newspaper, cover them and store them in a cool place. 3. Switch off refrigerator and freezer and remove plug from the mains, or disconnect from the electricity supply. 4. Remove all the drawers. Place the bottom drawer directly in front of the appliance to collect the water from defrosting. Take out the water drain spout from its resting position at the bottom of the freezer compartment and place it as shown.
Maintenance and Cleaning Before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out DISCONNECT the appliance from the ELECTRICITY supply. 1 Warning! • Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products, wax polishes or cleaning products containing bleach or alcohol. • Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapours can lead to the damage of plastic parts.
Maintenance and Cleaning 5. Clean the inside and accessories with warm water and bicarbonate of soda (5 ml to 0.5 litre of water). 3 The bottom shelf, which divides the fridge zone from the LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone, can be removed for cleaning. To do this, pull the shelf straight out. The covers over the drawers can be removed for cleaning. After cleaning, they must be replaced in their original position, so that the LONGFRESH 0 °C cold zone is able to function properly. 6. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 7.
Maintenance and Cleaning Change of the carbon filter To maintain the best performance the carbon filter should be changed once a year with normal usage. New carbon filters can be purchased from your local dealer. 0 1. The filter is placed behind the grill and can be reached by opening the cover. The cover can be opened by simultaneously pressing the lever on the right of the grill (1) and turning the cover outward (2). 2. The carbon filter is then pulled out of its slot (3). 3.
What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case. 1 Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user.
What to do if ... Symptom Possible Cause Solution Move the food items (distribute them around the 0 °C fridge section as much as possible, do not push them against the wall). Food items in the 0 °C fridge section are frozen. In the display, “POWER” is displayed. 90 High moisture content in the food items. There was a power failure. Hold down the “+” and “-” buttons for the fridge for approximately 5 seconds in order to switch over to an increased operating temperature.
What to do if ... Symptom Possible Cause Solution An alarm sound is sounding. In the display “DOOR ALARM” and a red back light are flashing. Please look at the section Freezer section door and/or “Control and information system”. Do not leave the fridge section door open doors open longer than for too long. necessary. Interior illumination does not function. Light bulb is defective. Important: The interior Please refer to "Replacing lighting switches off auto- the Light Bulb" section.
What to do if ... Replacing the Light Bulb 3 For safety reasons the interior lighting switches off after 7 minutes when the door is open. It switches on again the next time the door is opened. 1 Warning! Danger of electrical shock! Before replacing the light bulb switch off the appliance and remove the mains plug. Light bulb specifications: 220-240 V, max. 25 W, fitting: E 14 0 1. To switch the appliance off press and hold the ON/OFF button. 2. Unplug the mains plug. 3.
Normal Operating Sounds The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: • Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. • Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. • Bubbling/Splashing When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises. Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time.
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. • Refrigerant Circuit Closed circulation system that contains the refrigerant. The refrigerant circuit comprises primarily of an evaporator, a compressor, a condenser and pipe work.
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/Service Departments". Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs.
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