Siemens iQ500 Instruction manual

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Built-under appliance

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Safety and warning information ............ 3

Information concerning disposal .......... 5

Scope of delivery .................................... 5

Ambient temperature and ventilation .. 6

Connecting the appliance ..................... 7

Getting to know your appliance ........... 7

Switching the appliance on ................... 8

Setting the temperature ......................... 8

Usable capacity ....................................... 8

Refrigerator compartment ..................... 9

The freezer compartment ...................... 9

Max. freezing capacity ........................... 9

Freezing and storing food ..................... 9

Freezing fresh food ............................. 10

Thawing frozen food ............................ 11

Interior fittings ....................................... 11

Sticker “OK” .......................................... 12

Switching off and disconnecting

the appliance ........................................ 12

Defrosting .............................................. 12

Cleaning the appliance ....................... 13

Tips for saving energy ........................ 14

Operating noises ................................. 14

Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 15

Customer service ................................. 17

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enInstruction 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

This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally-friendly but flammable

R600a refrigerant. 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

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Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance,

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■ thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes, switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug, inform customer service.

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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.

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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.

Important information when using the appliance

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Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Risk of explosion!

Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance! The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock!

Do not use pointed or sharp-edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubing. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries.

Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!

Do not stand on or lean heavily against base of appliance, drawers or doors, etc

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.

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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 (children incl.) who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions.

Do not store bottled or canned drinks

(especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may explode!

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!

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

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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).

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Information concerning disposal

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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.

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Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

This appliance is identified according to the European guideline 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE. The directive specifies the framework for an

EU-wide valid return and re-use of old appliances.

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Warning

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!

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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:

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Built-under appliance

Interior fittings (depending on model)

Bag containing installation materials

Operating instructions

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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.

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Climate class

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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.

2 /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.

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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 non-

European countries, check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply match the values of the mains supply. This information can be found on the rating plate. Fig.

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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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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

Freezer section

Refrigerator compartment

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Switching the appliance on

Turn temperature controller, Fig.

2 /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:

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Setting the temperature

Turn temperature controller, Fig.

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When the controller is at a medium setting, the temperature drops to approx. +4 °C in the coldest zone.

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Higher settings lower the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

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Perishable food should not be stored above +4 °C.

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Low setting for short-term storage of food (energy-saving mode).

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 freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator 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

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.

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.

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Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in the coldest zones.

Warmest zone is at the very top of the door.

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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.

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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!

Max. freezing capacity

Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate. Fig.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Shelf life of frozen food

Storage duration depends on the type of food.

At a temperature of -18 °C:

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Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries:

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Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months

Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months

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Thawing frozen food

Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options:

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Caution

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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Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards, lower and swivel out to the side.

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Reposition stoppers and re-insert shelf. Fig.

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Lift the door shelf and remove. Fig.

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Special features

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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.

Vegetable container with cover

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The vegetable container can be taken out for loading, unloading and cleaning.

Bottle holder

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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 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.

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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.

2 /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.

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,

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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.

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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:

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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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Caution

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 shelves and containers in the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed!

Proceed as follows:

1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.

2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.

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3. Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location.

4. 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.

5. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.

6. Rinsing water must not run through the drainage hole into the evaporation area.

7. After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.

8. Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.

Interior fittings

All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning.

Take out glass shelves

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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

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To clean the condensation channel, take out the pull-out container. Fig.

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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

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Lift vegetable container and take out forwards.

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Take out shelves in the door

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Lift shelves upwards and take out.

Taking out the bottle holder

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Lift bottle holder at the rear and remove from the door shelf.

Ventilation opening

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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.

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.

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

The light does not work.

The frozen food is frozen solid.

There is a thick layer of frost in the freezer compartment.

Floor of the refrigerator compartment is wet.

The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold.

Possible cause Remedial action

The bulb is defective.

Replace bulb. Fig.

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1. Switch the appliance off.

2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.

3. Slide cover forwards and remove.

4. Change the bulb.

(Replacement bulb:

220-240 V a.c., E14 bulb holder, see defective bulb for wattage.)

Light switch is jammed.

The condensation channels or drainage hole are blocked.

Freezer compartment door is open.

Too much food was placed in the freezer compartment at once.

Check whether the light switch can move. Fig.

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Loosen frozen food with a blunt object. Do not use a knife or pointed object.

Defrosting the freezer compartment

(see chapter Defrosting). Always ensure that the freezer compartment door is closed properly.

Clean the condensation channels and the drainage hole. See chapter

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Close the freezer compartment door. The freezer compartment door engages audibly.

Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.

Temperature controller has been set too high.

Set temperature controller lower.

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Fault

The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer.

The frozen food is thawing.

Appliance has no refrigeration capacity.

Possible cause

Appliance opened frequently.

The ventilation openings have been covered.

Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen.

Remedial action

Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.

Remove obstacles.

Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.

The ambient temperature is below

+16° C. The refrigeration unit is starting less frequently.

Increase the ambient temperature

(above +16° C).

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Red mark becomes visible. The light inside the appliance is lit at a reduced luminosity.

Turn the temperature controller from position “0”. Fig.

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The temperature controller is in position

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Power failure.

The fuse has been switched off.

The mains plug has not been inserted properly.

Check whether the power is on, check the fuses.

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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.

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To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers.

This will save you additional costs.

Repair order and advice on faults

Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list.

GB 0844 8928999 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.

IE 01450 2655

US 866 447 4363 toll-free

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