RF 247 202 - Freezer GAGGENAU - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RF 247 202 GAGGENAU

Safety and warning information 18

Before you switch ON the appliance 18

Technical safety 18

Important information when using the appliance 19

Children in the household 19

General regulations 19

Information concerning disposal 20

Disposal of packaging 20

Disposal of your old appliance 20

Scope of delivery 20

Installation location 20

Observe ambient temperature and ventilation 21

Ambient temperature 21

Ventilation 21

Connecting the appliance 21

Electrical connection 21

Getting to know your appliance 22

Controls 23

Switching the appliance on 23

Operating tips 23

Setting the temperature 23

Freezer compartment 23

Alarm function 23

Door alarm 23

Temperature alarm 24

Usable capacity 24

Fully utilising the freezer volume 24

Freezer compartment 25

Use the freezer compartment 25

Max. freezing capacity 25

Freezing and storing food 25

Purchasing frozen food 25

Note when loading products 25

Freezing fresh food 25

Packing frozen food 25

Shelf life of frozen food 26

Fast freezing 26

Switching on and off 26

Defrosting 26

Freezer compartment 26

Cleaning the appliance 26

Proceed as follows: 26

Interior fittings 27

Light (LED) 28

Tips for saving energy 28

Operating noises 28

Quite normal noises 28

Preventing noises 28

Eliminating minor faults yourself 29

Customer service 30

Repair order and advice on faults 30

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 1m^3 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.

Important information when using the appliance

• 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 sharp-edged 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
• 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!
• 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.

• 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!

Children in the household

• 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 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.

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.

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.

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!

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-in 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

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.

Observe 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 room temperatures.

Climate class Permitted ambient temperature

SN +10 °C to 32 °C

N +16 °C to 32 °C

ST +16 °C to 38 °C

T +16 °C to 43 °C

The climate class can be found on the rating plate.

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^ .

Ventilation

The air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigeration unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilation openings!

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 - 240V / 50Hz 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. These specifications can be found on the rating plate.

Warning

Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs.
Our appliances can be used with mains and sinecontrolled inverters.Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. Sinecontrolled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid.

Getting to know your appliance

These operating instructions refer to several models.

The features of the models may vary.

The diagrams may differ.

1-4 Controls
5 Main On/Off switch
6 NoFrost System
7 Light (LED)
8 Freezer compartment flap
9 Glass shelf
10 Frozen food container (small)
11 Frozen food container (large)
12 Ventilation opening

Controls

1 Alarm button

Used to switch off the warning signal, see chapter "Alarm function".

2 "Fast" button - freezer compartment

Switches fast freezing on and off.

3 Temperature selection button

The required temperature is set with this button.

4 Temperature display

Indicates the set temperature of the freezer compartment.

Switching the appliance on

Switch on the appliance with the main On/Off switch 5 (see appliance overview).

A warning signal sounds. The temperature display 4 flashes and the super display 1 is lit up, until the appliance has reached the set temperatures.

Press the alarm button 1. The warning signal switches off.

When the freezer compartment has reached the set temperature, the temperature display 4 is lit.

The appliance starts to cool, the light is switched on when the door is open.

Operating tips

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.
The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is not required.
The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal.
If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised.

Setting the temperature

Freezer compartment

The temperature can be set from -16^ to -24^ .

Keep pressing temperature setting button 3 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set.

The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on temperature display 4.

Alarm function

The warning signal switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm.

Switching off the warning signal

Press the alarm button 1 to switch off the warning signal. The display is reset to standby.

Door alarm

The door alarm (continuous sound) switches on if the appliance door is open for longer than one minute. Close the door to switch off the warning signal.

Temperature alarm

The temperature alarm switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm and the frozen food is at risk of thawing. A beeping signal sounds.

Alarm button	Temperature display	Explanation
illuminates flashes Temperature alarm:
		Frozen food is not at risk of thawing.
flashes flashes Thaw alarm:
		Frozen food is at risk of thawing.
flashes illuminates Thaw alarm:
		At some time the freezer compartment was too warm. Frozen food is at risk of thawing.

Temperature warning

The alarm may switch on without any risk to the frozen food

• when the appliance is switched on,
• when large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance,
  if the freezer compartment door is open too long.

Note

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.

Usable capacity

Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate (see diagram at chapter "Customer service").

Fully utilising the freezer volume

The maximum amount of food can be placed in the freezer by removing all fittings. The food can be stacked directly on the shelves and in the bottom of the freezer compartment.

Removing the fittings

Pull out the frozen food container all the way, lift at the front and remove.

To insert the frozen food container with telescopic rails, the rails must be pulled out.

Open freezer compartment flap, hold one of the bearing pins and remove flap.

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!

Max. freezing capacity

Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate (see diagram at chapter "Customer service").

Freezing and storing food

Purchasing frozen food

• Packaging must not be damaged.
  Use by the "use by" date.
• Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be -18^ or lower.
  If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment.

Note when loading products

• Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the top compartment, where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots on the rear panel with frozen food.
• Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or the frozen food containers.

Note

Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen. If required, move the frozen food to the frozen food container.

To ensure air circulation in the appliance, insert frozen food container all the way.

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.

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, souffles 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.

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, cold-resistant 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^

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

Fast freezing

Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour.

To prevent an undesirable temperature rise when placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on fast freezing several hours beforehand. As a rule, 4-6 hours is adequate.

If the max. freezing capacity is to be used, super freezing must be switched on for 24 hours before the fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment.

You can freeze smaller quantities of food (up to 2kg ) without fast freezing.

Switching on and off

Press the "fast" button 2. The button is lit when fast freezing is switched on.

The refrigeration unit now operates constantly, and a low temperature is obtained in the appliance.

The food is frozen after approx. 24 hours.

Notes

• Fast freezing automatically switches off after approx. 21/2 days.
• When fast freezing is switched on, increased operating noises may occur.

Defrosting

Freezer compartment

The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is no longer required.

Cleaning the appliance

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!

Note

Approx. 4 hours before cleaning the appliance, switch on fast freezing so that the food drops to a very low temperature and can therefore be stored at room temperature for a longer period.

Proceed as follows:

1. Before cleaning: Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location. Place the ice pack (if enclosed) 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.
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 frozen food back into the appliance.

Interior fittings

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

Take out glass shelves

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

Removing the fittings

Pull out the frozen food container all the way, lift at the front and remove.

To insert the frozen food container with telescopic rails, the rails must be pulled out.

Open freezer compartment flap, hold one of the bearing pins and remove flap.

Light (LED)

Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light.

These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only.

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.
- Open the appliance as briefly as possible.
- To prevent increased power consumption, occasionally clean the ventilation opening with a paint brush or vacuum cleaner.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food.
- Leave warm food to cool down before placing it in the appliance!
- Ensure that the freezer compartment door is always closed properly.
The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy rating of the appliance.

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.

Cracking

Automatic defrosting is running.

Preventing noises

The appliance is not level

Please align the installation cavity with a spirit level.

To do this, use the height-adjustable feet of the cavity or place something underneath.

Containers or storage areas wobble or stick

Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly if required.

Receptacles are touching each other

Move the receptacles slightly away from each other.

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
Temperature differs greatly from the set value.		In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes.If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value.If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day.
Displays do not illuminate. Power failure; the fuse has been switched off; the mains plug has not been inserted properly.		Connect mains plug. Check whether the power is on, check the fuses.
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.
Appliance is not cooling, temperature display and light are lit.	Showroom mode is switched on. Hold down alarm button for 10 seconds until an acknowledgement signal sounds.After a short time check whether your appliance is cooling.
The light does not function. The LED light is defective. See chapter "Light (LED)" section.
			Appliance was open too long.Light is switched off after approx. 10 min.	When the appliance is closed and opened, the light is on again.
The freezer compartment is too warm. Temperature display is flashing.	Appliance opened frequently. Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.Too much food was placed in the compartment.	Switch on fast freezing before inserting the food.
Warning signal sounds and the temperature display flashes.	Freezer compartment door is open. See chapter entitled "Alarm functions".
	Too much food was placed in the freezer compartment at once.
The freezer compartment is too warm! Frozen food is at risk.

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-Nr.).

These specifications can be found on the rating plate.

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 0344 892 8988 Calls charged at local or mobile rate.

IE 01450 2655 0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.

US 877 442 4436 toll-free

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