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en Table of Contents Safety and warning information ............ 3 Information concerning disposal .......... 5 Scope of delivery .................................... 5 Installation location ................................. 6 Room temperature, ventilation and cavity depth ...................................... 6 Connecting the appliance ..................... 7 Getting to know your appliance ........... 7 Switching the appliance on ................... 8 Setting the temperature .........................
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 Installation location Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room. The installation location should neither be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source, e. g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances to a heat source: ■ ■ 3 cm to electric or gas cookers. 30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.
en Connecting the appliance After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system. Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning the appliance”). Electrical connection The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance.
en Controls Fig. 2 1 2 3 4 ■ After the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperature has been reached. Do not put any food in the appliance beforehand. ■ While the refrigeration unit is running, water droplets or hoarfrost may form at the rear panel of the refrigerator. This is due to functional reasons. It is not necessary to scrape off the frost or wipe off the water droplets. The rear panel defrosts automatically.
en Freezer compartment The temperature in the freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. Lower temperatures in the refrigerator compartment also cause lower temperatures in the freezer compartment. Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fig. * Fully utilising the freezer volume The maximum amount of food can be placed in the freezer by removing all fittings.
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 ■ ■ ■ ■ Note when loading products ■ Max. freezing capacity Information about the max.
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. This appliance runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature. If the max.
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.
en Proceed as follows: Proceed as follows: Note Approx. 4 hours before defrosting the appliance, switch on super freezing so that the food drops to a very low temperature and can therefore be stored at room temperature for a longer period. 1. Before cleaning: Switch off the appliance. 2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse! 3. Take out the food and store in a cool location. Place ice pack (if available) on the food. 4. Wait until the layer of frost has thawed. 5.
en Tips for saving energy ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room! The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker). If required, use an insulating plate. Select 560 mm cavity depth. A smaller cavity depth will result in a higher energy consumption. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.
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. The light does not work. Remedial action In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes.
en Fault Possible cause Remedial action The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer. Appliance opened frequently. Do not open the appliance unnecessarily. The ventilation openings have been covered. Remove obstacles. Large Do not exceed max. freezing quantities of fresh capacity. food are being frozen. The frozen food is frozen solid. Loosen frozen food with a blunt object. Do not use a knife or pointed object. The freezer compartment has a thick layer of frost.
en Fault Possible cause Appliance has no refrigeration capacity. ■ ■ The interior light glows at a reduced luminosity when the door is almost closed (or light switch depressed). Appliance has been Press main On/Off switch. Fig. 2/1 switched off. Check whether the power is on. Power failure. Check the fuse. ■ The fuse has been switched off. ■ The mains plug has not been inserted properly. Ambient temperature is below 20 °C or super freezing has been switched on.
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