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en Table of Contents Safety and warning information ............ 3 Information concerning disposal .......... 5 Scope of delivery .................................... 5 Ambient temperature and ventilation .. 6 Connecting the appliance ..................... 6 Getting to know your appliance ........... 7 Switching the appliance on ................... 8 Setting the temperature ......................... 8 Holiday mode .......................................... 8 Alarm function ..................................
en enTable of ContentsenInstucr oit nforUse Safety and warning information 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.
en ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4 Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable. Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position. 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 for the appliance. People (childern incl.
en Information concerning disposal * 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.
en Ambient temperature and ventilation Ambient temperature The appliance is designed for a specific climate class. Depending on the climate class, the appliance can be operated at the following temperatures. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 2 Climate class SN N ST T Permitted ambient temperature +10 °C to 32 °C +16 °C to 32 °C +16 °C to 38 °C +16 °C to 43 °C Note The appliance is fully functional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class.
en ã=Warning Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs. Our appliances can be used with mains and sine-controlled inverters. Mainscontrolled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid.
en 8 Temperature display refrigerator compartment The numbers correspond to the set refrigerator compartment temperatures in °C. “Super” button refrigerator compartment Switches super cooling on and off. 9 Switching the appliance on Fig. 2 1. Switch on the appliance with the On/ Off button 1. A warning signal sounds, the temperature display 4 flashes and the alarm button 5 is lit. 2. The warning signal is switched off by pressing the alarm button 5. The appliance begins to cool.
en Switching on and off Fig. 2 Press the holiday button 6. If vacation mode is switched on, the button is lit and the refrigerator compartment temperature 8, no longer indicates a temperature. Alarm function In the following cases an alarm may be actuated. Door alarm The door alarm switches on if the refrigerator compartment door is left open for longer than one minute. Close the door to switch off the warning signal.
en Refrigerator compartment ■ Warmest zone is at the very top of the door. Note Store e.g. cheese and butter in the warmest zone. When served, the cheese will not have lost its flavour and the butter will be easy to spread. The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved food, condensed milk, hard cheese, fruit and vegetables sensitive to cold as well as tropical fruit.
en Freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment ■ ■ ■ To store deep-frozen food. To make ice cubes. To freeze food. Note Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power consumption! Freezing and storing food Purchasing frozen food ■ ■ ■ ■ Packaging must not be damaged. Use by the “use by” date.
en Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops. Note Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.
en Super freezing Thawing frozen food Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour. Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options: Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on super freezing to prevent an unwanted temperature rise. As a rule, 4-6 hours is adequate. This appliance runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature.
en Chiller drawer Fig. 1/12 The chiller compartment has lower temperatures than the refrigerator compartment. Even temperatures below 0 °C may occur. Ideal for storing fish, meat and sausage. Not suitable for lettuce and vegetables and produce sensitive to cold. Vegetable container with humidity control Fig. 8 To create the optimum storage climate for vegetables, salad and fruit, the air humidity in vegetable container can be regulated according to the quantity stored.
en Sticker “OK” (not all models) The “OK” temperature monitor can be used to determine temperatures below +4 °C. Gradually reduce the temperature if the sticker does not indicate “OK”. Note When the appliance is switched on, it may take 12 hours until the temperature is reached. Correct setting Switching off and disconnecting the appliance Switching off the appliance Fig. 2 Press the On/Off button 1. Temperature display goes out, refrigerating unit switches off.
en 4. Open condensation outlet. Fig. . 5. The shelf for large bottles can be used to collect the condensation. To do this, take out the shelf for large bottles (see chapter entitled Cleaning the appliance) and place under the open condensation outlet. 6. To accelerate the defrosting process, place two pans of hot water on a trivet in the appliance. 7. When the freezer compartment has defrosted, pour the water out of the freezer drawer.
en Removing the container Fig. 5 Pull out the container all the way, lift at the front and remove. Vegetable container Fig. 0 The fascia of the vegetable container can be removed for cleaning. Press side buttons in succession and remove fascia from the vegetable container. Take out shelves in the door Fig. 1 Lift shelves upwards and take out. Odours If you experience unpleasant odours: 1. Switch off the appliance with the On/ Off button. Fig. 2/1 2. Take all food out of the appliance. 3.
en Operating noises Quite normal noises Droning Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating units, fan). Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing. Clicking Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on/off. 18 Preventing noises The appliance is not level Please align the appliance with a spirit level. Use the height-adjustable feet or place packing underneath them. The appliance is not free-standing Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances.
en Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service: Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information. Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee! Fault Possible cause Temperature differs greatly from the set value. Remedial action In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes.
en Fault Possible cause Freezer compartment temperature display flashes. Fig. 2/4 Appliance is open. Warning signal sounds Ventilation openings The Alarm button is lit. have been covered. Fig. 2/5 Too much food was The freezer placed in the freezer compartment is too compartment at once. warm! The frozen food is at risk of thawing! Freezer compartment temperature display flashes. Fig. 2/4 Appliance is not cooling, temperature display and light are lit.
en Appliance self-test Customer service Your appliance features an automatic self-test program which shows you sources of faults which may be repaired by customer service only. Your local customer service can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer-service index. Please provide customer service with the appliance product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD). These specifications can be found on the rating plate. Fig.
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