- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
- The Power Plug must be easily accessible so that the appliance can be disconnected from the mains quickly in an emergency. It must not be behind the back of the appliance.
- The top of the electric outlet must be located within
82-5/8 in. (2100 mm) from the top of the base in the cabinet.
4.5 Switching on the appliance
Note
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To switch on the entire appliance, only the freezer compartment needs to be switched on.
Switch on the appliance 2 hours before loading with frozen food for the first time.
Do not load frozen foods until the temperature display reads 0 °F (-18 °C).
4.5.1 Switching on the freezer compartment
u
Open the door.
u
Press On/Off button, freezer compartment Fig. 2 (3) .
w
The refrigerator compartment temperature display indicates the set temperature.
w
The temperature display for the freezer compartment will flash until the temperature is cold enough. If the temperature is greater than 32 °F (0 °C), flashing dashes will appear; if the temperature is lower than this, the set temperature will flash on the display.
4.5.2 Switching on the fridge compartment
u
Open the door.
u
Press Fridge compartment On/Off button
Fig. 2 (11)
.
w
The interior light comes on when the door is opened.
w
The temperature display flashes. The fridge compartment is switched on.
5 Operation
5.1 Temperature display unit
The temperature display can be changed from °F to °C.
5.1.1 To change the unit
u
Activate setting mode: Press SuperFrost button w
The SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
will flash.
w
Fig. 2 (2) c
for about 5 seconds.
is displayed in the temperature display.
Operation
u
Using Freezer compartment Up button
Fig. 2 (5)
Fig. 2 (4)
/ Freezer compartment Down button
select °.
u
To confirm: Briefly press SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
.
u
Using Freezer compartment Up button
Fig. 2 (5)
Fig. 2 (4)
/ Freezer compartment Down button
select °F or °C.
u
To confirm: Briefly press SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2) .
u
To exit setting mode: Press Freezer compartment
On/Off button Fig. 2 (3) .
-or-
u
Wait 5 minutes.
w
The temperature is again displayed in the temperature display.
5.2 Brightness of the temperature display
You can adapt the brightness of the temperature display to the light conditions in the room in which it is installed.
5.2.1 Setting the brightness
The brightness can be set between nosity) and u
To activate setting mode: Press SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
for about 5 seconds.
w c h5
(maximum luminosity).
is shown on the display.
w
The SuperFrost button will flash.
h1
(minimum lumiu
Press Freezer compartment Up button Fig. 2 (5) or
Freezer compartment Down button
Fig. 2 (4)
to select u
To confirm: Briefly press SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
.
u
To set the display brighter: Press Freezer compartment Up button
Fig. 2 (5)
.
u
To set the display darker: Press Freezer h
.
compartment Down button
Fig. 2 (4)
.
u
To confirm: Press SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
.
w
The brightness is set to the new value.
u
To deactivate setting mode: Press Freezer compartment On/Off button
Fig. 2 (3)
.
-or-
u
Wait 5 minutes.
w
The temperature is again displayed in the temperature display.
5.3 Child-proof lock
You can use the child-proof lock to lock the buttons. This means that children cannot accidentally switch off the appliance when playing.
5.3.1 Switching on the child-proof lock
u
To activate setting mode: Press SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
for about 5 seconds.
w c
is shown on the display.
w
The SuperFrost button will flash.
* Depending on model and options 7
8
Operation
u
Press the SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
briefly to confirm.
u
To switch on: Using Freezer compartment Up button
Fig. 2 (5)
or Freezer compartment Down button
Fig. 2 (4)
select button
Fig. 2 (4)
select c1 u
To switch off: Using Freezer compartment Up button
Fig. 2 (5)
or Freezer compartment Down c0
.
.
u
To confirm: Press SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
.
w
If the Child-proof lock symbol Fig. 2 (8) lights up, the child-proof lock is switched on.
u
To deactivate setting mode: Press Freezer compartment On/Off button
Fig. 2 (3)
.
-or-
u
Wait for 5 minutes.
w
The temperature is again displayed in the temperature display.
5.4 Door alarm
If the door is open for longer than 180 seconds, the acoustic warning sounds.
The acoustic warning stops automatically when the door is closed.
5.5.1 Switching off the temperature alarm
The acoustic warning can be switched off. When the temperature is cold enough again, the alarm function is active again.
u
Press Alarm button
Fig. 2 (1)
.
w
The acoustic warning ceases.
5.6 Fridge compartment
The natural circulation of air in the refrigerator compartment results in zones with differing temperatures. It is coldest directly above the vegetable drawers and at the rear wall. It is warmest at the top front of the compartment and in the door.
5.6.1 Arranging Food
5.4.1 Switching off the door alarm
The acoustic warning can be switched off when the door is open. The acoustic warning remains switched off as long as the door is open. When the door is closed, the alarm function is active again.
u
Press Alarm button
Fig. 2 (1)
.
w
The door alarm stops.
5.5 Temperature alarm
If the freezer temperature is not cold enough, the audible warning sounds.
At the same time, the temperature display will flash.
The cause of a temperature being too high may be:
- Hot fresh food was placed in the appliance.
- When sorting and removing food from the appliance, too much warm ambient air got in.
- The power was cut off for a while.
- The appliance is faulty.
The audible warning automatically ceases, and the temperature display stops flashing when the temperature is cold enough again.
If the alarm status remains: (see Troubleshooting).
Note
If the temperature is not cold enough, food may spoil.
u
Check the quality of the food. Do not consume spoiled food.
Fig. 3
5.6.2 Refrigerating food
Note
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Do not load the door with more than 35 lbs (16 kg) of food.
Note
Insufficient ventilation results in an increase in energy consumption and reduction of the refrigerating performance.
u
Never block the air slits in the fan.
u
Use recyclable plastic, metal, aluminum and glass containers and cling film to wrap foods.
u
Always use closed containers for liquids and for food that may give off or be tainted by odor or flavor transfer or cover them.
u
Foods which give off a large amount of ethylene gas and those that are sensitive to this gas, such as fruit, vegetables and salad, should always be separated or wrapped so as not to reduce the storage life; for example, do not store tomatoes together with kiwi fruits or cabbage.
u
Use the front floor area of the fridge compartment only to set down food to be refrigerated temporarily, e.g., when rearranging or sorting the contents of the fridge.
Do not leave the food there, as it may be pushed back or tipped over when the door is closed.
u
Do not store food too close together to enable sufficient air circulation.
* Depending on model and options
Operation
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To ensure bottles do not tip over: move the bottle holder.
5.6.3 Setting the temperature
The temperature depends on the following factors:
- the number of times the door is opened
- the room temperature of the installation location
- the type, temperature and amount of food.
The temperature can be set from 46 °F (7 °C) to (2 °C),
(5 °C) is recommended.
u
To set a higher temperature: press the Fridge compartment Up button
Fig. 2 (10)
.
u
To set a lower temperature: press the Fridge compartment Down button
Fig. 2 (9)
.
w
When pressed once the previously set fridge compartment temperature display value will flash.
u
To change the temperature in 1 °F (1 °C) increments: briefly press the button.
u
To change the temperature continuously: hold the button down.
w
The value is displayed flashing during the setting operation.
w
The actual temperature is displayed about 5 seconds after the last press of a button. The temperature slowly adjusts to the new value.
5.6.4 SuperCool
With SuperCool you switch to the highest cooling performance to reach lower cooling temperatures. Use SuperCool to rapidly cool large quantities of food.
When SuperCool is activated, the fan* runs. The appliance operates with maximum refrigeration. The noise of the refrigeration unit may be temporarily louder as a result.
SuperCool will use more energy than normal operation.
Cooling with SuperCool
u
Briefly press the SuperCool button
Fig. 2 (12)
.
w
The SuperCool button Fig. 2 (12) lights up.
w
The cooling temperature drops to the coldest value.
SuperCool is switched on.
w
SuperCool automatically switches itself off after about
6-12 hours. The appliance returns to work in the energy-saving normal mode.
To prematurely switch off SuperCool
u
Briefly press the SuperCool button
Fig. 2 (12)
.
w
The SuperCool button
Fig. 2 (12)
goes out.
w
SuperCool is switched off.
5.6.5 Fan
The fan allows you to rapidly cool large amounts of fresh food or to achieve a relatively even distribution of temperature across all the storage levels.
Re-circulated air cooling is advisable:
- at high room temperatures (from approx. 95 °F
(35 °C) )
- in the case of high humidity
Re-circulated air cooling has a somewhat higher energy consumption. To save energy, the fan automatically switches off when the door is open.
Switching on the fan
u
Briefly press Ventilation button Fig. 2 (13) .
w
The Ventilation button lights up.
w
The fan is switched on.
Switching the fan off (default)
u
Briefly press Ventilation button
Fig. 2 (13)
.
w
The Ventilation button lights up.
w
The fan is switched off.
5.6.6 Shelves
Repositioning the shelves
CAUTION
Danger of lacerations!
The storage shelf can shatter if dropped or mishandled.
You could cut yourself on the pieces of broken glass.
u
Only remove storage shelves when there is nothing on them.
Extension stops secure the shelves against being accidentally pulled out.
u
Lift the shelf and pull out forward.
u
Insert the shelf with the raised edge to the back pointing upwards.
w
This prevents food from contacting and freezing to the back wall.
To dismantle shelves
u
The shelves can be dismantled for cleaning.
5.6.7 Using the split shelf
CAUTION
Danger of lacerations!
The storage shelf can shatter if dropped or mishandled.
You could cut yourself on the pieces of broken glass.
u
Only remove storage shelves when there is nothing on them.
* Depending on model and options 9
Operation
5.7 Freezer compartment
You can store frozen food, make ice cubes and freeze fresh food in the freezer compartment.
5.7.1 Freezing food
Each drawer can hold up to 55.12 lbs (25 kg) of frozen food; each plate can hold up to 77.16 lbs (35 kg).
After the door is closed, a vacuum is created. After closing the door, wait about 1 minute, then the door is easier to open.
Fig. 4 u
The glass shelf with stop face (2) has to be at the back.
5.6.8 Door racks
Note
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Do not load the door with more than 35 lbs (16 kg) of food.
Repositioning the door racks
u
Push rack up, pull forward, and reinsert in the reverse order.
Always take the butter and cheese compartment out together with the cover.
u
To remove the cover: press one side of the butter and cheese compartment outwards until the hinge pin of the cover is released, then remove the cover sideways.
To dismantle door racks
u
The door racks can be dismantled for cleaning.
5.6.9 Removing the bottle holder
u
Remove the bottle holder as per the illustration.
u
Always take hold of the bottle holder by the plastic part.
CAUTION
There is a risk of injury from pieces of broken glass.
Bottles and cans containing drinks can split or crack when frozen. This applies in particular to carbonated drinks.
u
Do not freeze bottles and cans containing drinks.
So that the food is rapidly frozen through to the core, do not exceed the following quantities per pack:
- fruit, vegetables up to 2.2 lb (1 kg)
- meat up to 5.51 lbs (2.5 kg) u
Pack the food in portions in freezer bags, reusable plastic, metal or aluminum containers.
5.7.2 Defrosting food
- in the fridge compartment
- at room temperature
- in the microwave
- in the oven/fan oven
WARNING
Danger of food poisoning!
u
Do not re-freeze defrosted food.
u
Only take out the amount of food that is required. Use defrosted food as quickly as possible.
5.7.3 Setting the temperature in the freezer compartment
The appliance is set as standard for normal operation.
The temperature can be set between 8 °F (-14 °C) and
-14 °F (-26 °C), 0 °F (-18 °C) is recommended.
u
To set a higher temperature: press the Freezer compartment Up button Fig. 2 (5) .
u
To set a lower temperature: press the Freezer compartment Down button Fig. 2 (4) .
w
When the button is pressed for the first time, the previous value is indicated on the freezer compartment temperature display.
u
To change the temperature in 1 °F (1 °C) increments: briefly press the button.
-or-
u
To change the temperature continuously: hold the button down.
10 * Depending on model and options
Operation
w
The value is displayed flashing during the setting operation.
w
The actual temperature is displayed about 5 seconds after the last press of a button. The temperature slowly adjusts to the new setting.
5.7.4 SuperFrost
With this function you can rapidly freeze fresh food through to the core. The appliance works with maximum refrigerating performance. The sound of the refrigeration unit may be temporarily louder as a result.
Depending on how much fresh food is to be frozen you must switch SuperFrost on in advance - for a small amount of food to be frozen, about 6 hours, for the maximum amount about 24 hours before putting the food in.
Package the food and place it inside across as wide an area as possible. Do not bring food that is to be frozen into contact with products that are already frozen to prevent these items from starting to thaw.
You do not need to switch SuperFrost on in the following cases:
- when placing frozen food in the freezer
- when freezing up to about 2 kg of fresh food a day
Freezing with SuperFrost
u
Briefly press the SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
once.
w
The SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
lights up.
w
The freezing temperature drops and the appliance operates at its maximum refrigeration power rating.
When a small amount of food is to be frozen.
u
Wait approx. 6 hrs.
u
Place packaged food in the upper drawers.
When the maximum amount of food is to be frozen.
u
Wait approx. 24 hrs.
w
SuperFrost is automatically switched off. At the earliest after 30 hours, at the latest after 65 hours, depending on the quantity placed inside the appliance.
w
The SuperFrost button
Fig. 2 (2)
goes out when the freezing process is complete.
w
The appliance returns to work in the energy-saving normal mode.
5.7.5 Drawers
Note
Insufficient ventilation results in an increase in energy consumption and reduction of the refrigerating performance.
For appliances with NoFrost: u
Leave the bottom drawer in the appliance.
u
Never block the air slits in the fan on the rear wall.
u
To store frozen food directly on the shelves: pull the drawer forward and lift it out.
5.7.6 Shelves
u
To remove shelf: lift it at the front and pull out forward.
u
To reinsert shelf: simply slide it in as far as it will go.
5.7.7 VarioSpace
In addition to the drawers, you can also take out the shelves.
This gives you space for large frozen items. Poultry, meat, large joints of game and tall bakery items can be frozen and then presented whole.
u
Each drawer can hold up to
55.12 lbs (25 kg) of frozen food; each plate can hold up to 77.16 lbs (35 kg).
5.7.8 Info system*
(1) Ready meals, ice cream
(2) Pork, fish
(3) Fruit, vegetables
Fig. 5
(4) Sausages, bread
(5) Game, mushrooms
(6) Poultry, beef/veal
The numbers indicate the storage time in months for different types of frozen foods. The storage times given are guidelines.
5.7.9 IceMaker*
The IceMaker is in the top drawer. The drawer is labeled
“IceMaker”.
Make sure that the following conditions are fulfilled:
- The appliance is level.
- The appliance is connected to the electricity supply.
- The freezer compartment is switched on.
- The minimum freezer temperature is 14 °F (-10 °C).
* Depending on model and options 11
