Fridge-freezer

Fridge-freezer
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Instruction for Use
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Safety and warning information ........... 3
Information concerning disposal ......... 6
Scope of delivery ................................... 6
Ambient temperature and
ventilation ................................................. 7
Installation location ................................ 7
Connecting the appliance .................... 8
Getting to know your appliance .......... 8
Switching the appliance on .................. 9
Setting the temperature ........................ 9
Usable capacity ...................................... 9
Refrigerator compartment .................. 10
The freezer compartment ................... 10
Max. freezing capacity ........................ 11
Freezing and storing food ..................
Freezing fresh food .............................
Thawing frozen food ............................
Interior fittings .......................................
Sticker “OK” ..........................................
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance ........................................
Defrosting ..............................................
Cleaning the appliance .......................
Tips for saving energy ........................
Operating noises .................................
Eliminating minor faults yourself .......
Customer service .................................
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enTable of ContentsenI struction for Use
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.
Technical safety
The appliance contains a small
quantity of environmentally
friendly but flammable
refrigerant R600a. Ensure that
the tubing of the refrigerant
circuit is not damaged during
transportation and installation.
Leaking refrigerant may cause
eye injuries or ignite.
If damage has occurred
■ Keep naked flames and/or
ignition sources away from the
appliance,
■ thoroughly ventilate the room
for several minutes,
switch off the appliance and
pull out the mains plug,
■ inform customer service.
The more refrigerant an
appliance contains, the larger
the room must be in which the
appliance is situated. Leaking
refrigerant can form a
flammable gas-air mixture in
rooms which are too small.
The room must be at least 1 m³
per 8 g of refrigerant. The
amount of refrigerant in your
appliance is indicated on the
rating plate inside the appliance.
If the power cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the
manufacturer, customer service
or a similarly qualified person.
Improper installations
and repairs may put the user
at considerable risk.
Repairs may be performed by
the manufacturer, customer
service or a similarly qualified
person only.
Only original parts supplied by
the manufacturer may be used.
The manufacturer guarantees
that only these parts satisfy the
safety requirements.
A extension cable may be
purchased from customer
service only.
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Important information when
using the appliance
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Never use electrical
appliances inside the
appliance (e.g. heater, electric
ice maker, etc.). Explosion
hazard!
Never defrost or clean the
appliance with a steam
cleaner! The steam may
penetrate electrical parts and
cause a short-circuit. Risk
of electric shock!
Do not use pointed or sharpedged implements to remove
frost or layers of ice. You
could damage the refrigerant
tubes. Leaking refrigerant may
cause eye injuries or ignite.
Do not store products which
contain flammable propellants
(e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance.
Explosion hazard!
Do not stand on or lean
heavily against base
of appliance, drawers
or doors, etc
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For defrosting and cleaning,
pull the mains plug out or
switch off the fuse. Do not pull
out the mains plug by tugging
on the power cord.
Store high-percentage alcohol
tightly closed and standing up.
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 of the
appliance!
Do not store bottled or
canned drinks (especially
carbonated drinks) in the
freezer compartment. Bottles
and cans may burst!
Never put frozen food straight
from the freezer compartment
into your mouth.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
Avoid prolonged touching of
frozen food, ice or the
evaporator pipes, etc.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
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Avoiding placing children
and vulnerable people at
risk:
At risk are children, people
who have limited physical,
mental or sensory abilities, as
well as people who have
inadequate knowledge
concerning safe operation of
the appliance.
Ensure that children and
vulnerable people have
understood the hazards.
A person responsible for
safety must supervise or
instruct children and
vulnerable people who are
using the appliance.
Only children from 8 years
and above may use the
appliance.
Supervise children who are
cleaning and maintaining the
appliance.
Never allow children to play
with the appliance.
Children in the household
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Keep children away from
packaging and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from
folding cartons and plastic
film!
Do not allow children to play
with the appliance!
If the appliance features a
lock:
keep the key out of the reach
of children!
General regulations
The appliance is suitable
for refrigerating and freezing
food,
■ for making ice.
This appliance is intended for
use in the home and the home
environment.
The appliance is suppressed
according to EU Directive
2004/108/EC.
The refrigeration circuit has
been checked for leaks.
This product complies with
the relevant safety regulations
for electrical appliances
(EN 60335-2-24).
This appliance is intended for
use up to a maximum height of
2000 metres above sea level.
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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.
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This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and
electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the
framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
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Redundant appliances
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard
with the mains plug.
3. Do not take out the trays
and receptacles: children are
therefore prevented from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with
the appliance once it has spent its
useful life. Danger of suffocation!
Refrigerators contain refrigerant
and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant
and gases must be disposed
of professionally. Ensure that tubing
of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged
prior to proper disposal.
Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any
damage in transit.
If you have any complaints, please
contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the appliance or our
customer service.
The delivery consists of the following
parts:
■ Built-under appliance
■ Interior fittings (depending on model)
■ Bag containing installation materials
■ Operating instructions
■ Installation manual
■ Customer service booklet
■ Warranty enclosure
■ Information on the energy
consumption and noises
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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. .
Climate class
SN
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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. If
an appliance of climatic class SN
is operated at colder room temperatures,
the appliance will not be damaged up to
a temperature of +5 °C.
Room temperature switch
If the room temperature drops
below +16 °C, the freezer compartment
of appliances belonging to climate
class SN may become too warm. In
an extreme case the frozen food may
thaw. To prevent this from happening,
switch on the room temperature switch.
As a result, the refrigeration unit
operates more frequently. The appliance
can now be operated at a room
temperature of +10 °C to +16 °C.
To switch on, press the room
temperature switch, Fig. "/B. Red mark
becomes visible. The light inside
the appliance is lit at a reduced
luminosity.
To save energy, switch off the room
temperature switch as soon as the room
temperature exceeds +16 °C.
Ventilation
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The refrigeration unit is ventilated only via
the ventilation grille in the base. Never
cover the ventilation grille or place
anything in front of it. Otherwise
the refrigeration unit must work harder,
increasing the power consumption.
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:
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3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.
Undercounter
An attachment under certain worktops,
e.g. stone, glass or stainless steel, is
frequently not possible. You can order
accessories from customer service for
installation on the side walls.
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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.
The appliance complies with the
protection class I. Connect the appliance
to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current
via a correctly installed socket with
protective conductor. The socket must
be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.
For appliances operated in nonEuropean countries, check whether the
stated voltage and current type match
the values of your mains supply. This
information can be found on the rating
plate. Fig. .
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Getting to know your
appliance
Please fold out the illustrated last page.
These operating instructions refer
to several models.
The features of the models may vary.
The diagrams may differ.
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Freezer section
Refrigerator compartment
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Light switch
Temperature controller/light
Glass shelf in the refrigerator
compartment
Pull-out container
Vegetable container
Ventilation opening
Shelf for butter and cheese
Egg rack
Shelf for large bottles
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Switching
the appliance on
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A,
from position “0”. The appliance begins
to cool. Light is switched on when
the door is open.
Operating tips
The refrigerator compartment
temperature rises:
■ if the appliance door is opened
frequently,
■ if large quantities of food are placed in
the refrigerator compartment,
■ if the ambient temperature is high.
Setting
the temperature
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A, to
the required setting.
When the controller is at a medium
setting, the temperature drops
to approx. +4 °C in the coldest zone.
Fig. #.
Higher settings lower the temperature in
the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
We recommend:
■ Perishable food should not be stored
above +4 °C.
■ Low setting for short-term
storage of food (energy-saving mode).
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Medium setting for long-term storage
of food.
Select a higher setting only
temporarily, when the door is
frequently opened or large quantities
are placed in the refrigerator
compartment.
Refrigeration capacity
The temperature in the refrigerator
compartment may rise temporarily if
large amounts of food or a lot of drinks
are placed inside.
Therefore the temperature controller
should be set to a higher setting for
approx. 7 hours.
Freezer compartment
The temperature in the refrigerator
compartment will affect the temperature
in the freezer compartment. Change the
temperature in the refrigerator
compartment in order to change the
temperature in the freezer compartment.
Temperatures which are set higher in the
refrigerator compartment will increase
temperatures in the freezer
compartment.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can
be found inside your appliance on
the rating plate. Fig. .
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Refrigerator
compartment
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Note
Store e.g. hard cheese and butter
in the warmest zone. Cheese can then
continue to release its flavour and the
butter will still 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.
Note when loading products
Wrap or cover food before placing
in the appliance. This will retain
the aroma, colour and freshness
of the food. In addition, flavours will not
be transferred between foods
and the plastic parts will not become
discoloured.
Note
Avoid contact between food and rear
panel. Otherwise the air circulation will
be impaired.
Food or packaging could freeze
to the rear panel.
Note the chill zones
in the refrigerator
compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment creates different chill
zones:
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Coldest zone is in the pull-out
container. Fig. #
Note
Store perishable food (e.g. fish,
sausage, meat) in the coldest zone.
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Warmest zone is at the very top
of the door.
The freezer
compartment
Using the freezer compartment
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To store deep-frozen food.
To make ice cubes.
To freeze small quantities of 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!
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Max. freezing capacity
Freezing fresh food
Information about the max. freezing
capacity within 24 hours can be found
on the rating plate. Fig. .
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.
Freezing and storing
food
Purchasing frozen food
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Packaging must not be damaged.
Use by the ”use by” date.
Temperature in the supermarket
freezer must be -18 °C or lower.
If possible, transport deep-frozen food
in a cool bag and place quickly in
the freezer compartment.
Note
Keep food which is to be frozen away
from food which is already frozen.
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The following foods are suitable for
freezing:
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood,
meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit,
herbs, eggs without shells, dairy
products such as cheese, butter and
quark, ready meals and leftovers such
as soups, stews, cooked meat and
fish, potato dishes, soufflés and
desserts.
The following foods are not suitable
for freezing:
Types of vegetables, which are usually
consumed raw, such as lettuce or
radishes, eggs in shells, grapes,
whole apples, pears and peaches,
hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured
milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and
mayonnaise.
Note
When freezing fresh food, the
refrigeration unit runs for longer. As a
result, the refrigerator compartment
temperature may drop too low. Increase
the temperature in the refrigerator
compartment.
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Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavour
or drying out, place in airtight containers.
1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents
and date of freezing.
Suitable packaging:
Plastic film, tubular film
made of polyethylene, aluminium foil,
freezer containers.
These products are available
from specialist outlets.
Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,
cellophane, bin liners and used
shopping bags.
Items suitable for sealing packaged
food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, coldresistant adhesive tape, etc.
Bags and tubular film
made of polyethylene can be sealed
with a film heat sealer.
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the type and application,
select one of the following options:
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Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food.
Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may
be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for
the max. storage period.
Interior fittings
You can reposition the shelves inside
the appliance and the door shelves as
required:
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Shelf life of frozen food
Storage duration depends on the type
of food.
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At a temperature of -18 °C:
■ Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes
and pastries:
up to 6 months
■ Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
■ Vegetables and fruit:
up to 12 months
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at room temperature
in the refrigerator
in an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hot-air
in the microwave
Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards,
lower and swivel out to the side.
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Reposition stoppers and re-insert
shelf. Fig. %
Lift the door shelf and remove. Fig. &
Special features
(not all models)
Pull-out container
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The pull-out container is especially
suitable for the storage of foods which
contain meat. It can be taken out for
loading, unloading and cleaning.
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Vegetable container with cover
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The vegetable container can be taken
out for loading, unloading and cleaning.
Bottle holder
Fig. )
The bottle holder prevents bottles from
falling over when the door is opened
and closed.
Ice cube tray
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1. Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of drinking
water and place in the freezer
compartment.
2. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer
compartment, loosen with a blunt
implement only (spoon-handle).
3. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice
tray slightly or hold briefly under
flowing water.
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 the appliance off
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A, to
position “0”. Refrigeration unit and light
switch off.
Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance
for a prolonged period:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open.
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Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
defrosts fully automatically
While the refrigerating unit is running,
beads of condensation or hoarfrost form
at the back of the refrigerator
compartment. This is quite normal. It
is not necessary to wipe off
the condensation or frost. The rear panel
defrosts automatically. The condensation
runs into the condensation channel,
Fig. +. and is conveyed
to the refrigerating unit where
it evaporates.
Note
Keep the condensation channel
and drainage hole clean, so
that the condensation can run out.
Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment
does not defrost automatically.
A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer
compartment will impair
refrigeration of the frozen food
and increase power consumption.
Regularly defrost the freezer
compartment.
m Caution
Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice
with a knife or pointed object. You could
damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking
refrigerant may ignite or cause eye
injuries.
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Proceed as follows:
Note
Approx. 4 hours before defrosting
the appliance, turn the temperature
controller to the highest setting so that
the food drops to a very low temperature
and can therefore be stored at room
temperature for a longer period.
1. Remove the frozen food and place
temporarily in a cool location.
2. Switch the appliance off.
3. Pull out the mains plug or remove
the fuse.
4. To accelerate the defrosting process,
place a pan of hot water on a trivet in
the freezer compartment.
5. Wipe up condensation with a cloth
or sponge.
6. Wipe dry the freezer compartment.
7. Switch the appliance on again.
8. Put the frozen food back in the freezer
compartment.
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Cleaning the appliance
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Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic
cleaning agents or solvents.
Do not use scouring or abrasive
sponges. The metallic surfaces could
corrode.
Never clean the shelves or containers
in the dishwasher. The parts may
become deformed!
Proceed as follows:
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. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth,
lukewarm water and a little pH neutral
washing-up liquid. The rinsing water
must not run into the light or through
the drainage hole into the evaporation
area.
6. Wipe the door seal with clear water
only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
7. After cleaning reconnect and switch
the appliance back on.
8. Put the food back into the appliance.
Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance
can be taken out for cleaning.
Take out glass shelves
Fig. $
Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards,
lower and swivel out to the side.
Taking out pull-out container
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Lift the container and pull out.
Condensation channel
Fig. +
To clean the condensation channel, take
out the pull-out container. Fig. !/4
Regularly clean the condensation
channel and drainage hole with a cotton
bud or similar implement to ensure that
the condensation can drain.
Taking out vegetable container with
cover
Fig. (
Lift vegetable container and take out
forwards.
Take out shelves in the door
Fig. &
Lift shelves upwards and take out.
Taking out the bottle holder
Fig. )
Lift bottle holder at the rear and remove
from the door shelf.
Ventilation opening
Fig. ,
The ventilation grille in the base can be
removed for cleaning. To do this,
depress the clips in the ventilation
openings and simultaneously remove
the ventilation grille forwards.
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Tips for saving energy
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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.
Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the appliance.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
compartment and use the low
temperature of the frozen food to cool
refrigerated food.
Open the appliance as briefly as
possible.
Regularly defrost the freezer
compartment to remove the layer of
frost!
A layer of hoarfrost will impair
refrigeration of the frozen food
and increase power consumption.
Ensure that the freezer compartment
door has been closed properly.
The arrangement of the fittings does
not affect the energy rating of the
appliance.
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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.
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.
Containers or storage areas wobble
or stick
Please check the removable parts
and re-insert them correctly if required.
Bottles or receptacles are touching
each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly
away from each other.
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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
Remedial action
The light does not work.
The bulb is defective.
Replace bulb. Fig. -/B
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Light switch is jammed.
There is a thick layer of frost
in the freezer compartment.
Switch the appliance off.
Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
Slide cover forwards and remove.
Change the bulb.
(Replacement bulb: 220-240 V a.c., E14
bulb holder, see defective bulb for
wattage.)
Check whether the light switch can move.
Fig. -/A
Defrosting the freezer compartment (see
chapter Defrosting). Always ensure that the
freezer compartment door is closed properly.
Floor of the refrigerator
compartment is wet.
The condensation channels Clean the condensation channels
or drainage hole are blocked. and the drainage hole. See chapter Cleaning
the appliance. Fig. +
The temperature in
the refrigerator
compartment is too cold.
Freezer compartment door is Close the freezer compartment door. The
open.
freezer compartment door engages audibly.
The refrigerating unit
is switching on more
frequently and for longer.
Too much food was placed in Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
the freezer compartment at
once.
Temperature controller has
been set too high.
Set temperature controller lower.
Appliance opened
frequently.
Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
The ventilation openings
have been covered.
Remove obstacles.
Large quantities of fresh
food are being frozen.
Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
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Fault
Possible cause
Remedial action
The frozen food is thawing.
The ambient temperature is
below +16° C. The
refrigeration unit is starting
less frequently.
Increase the ambient temperature (above
+16° C).
Fig. "/B Appliances with room temperature
switch: To switch on, press the room
temperature switch. Red mark becomes
visible. The light inside the appliance is lit
at a reduced luminosity.
Appliance has no
refrigeration capacity.
The temperature controller is Turn the temperature controller from position
in position “0”.
“0”. Fig. "/A
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Power failure.
The fuse has been
switched off.
The mains plug has not
been inserted properly.
Customer service
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. .
To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please
assist customer service by quoting
the product and production numbers.
This will save you additional costs.
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Check whether the power is on, check
the fuses.
Repair order and advice
on faults
Contact information for all countries can
be found on the enclosed customer
service list.
GB
0344 892 8989
IE
01450 2655
Calls charged at
local or mobile rate.
0.03 € per minute
at peak. Off peak
0.0088 € per
minute.
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