GTE 280 - Freezer BAUKNECHT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GTE 280 BAUKNECHT

temperature inside the freezer (fixed display) or the set temperature (blinking display).

4. "Extra load" button: activates/deactivates the large

5. "Extra load" LED (yellow): indicates, when lit, that

the large load function has been selected.

6. "Green Intelligence" LED (blue): indicates, when lit,

that the “Green Intelligence” function is active (see paragraph “Green Intelligence function”).

7. Alarm reset button: stops the acoustic alarm and

the power failure alarm LED (see paragraph "Alarms").

8. Alarm LED (red): blinks when an alarm condition

occurs (see paragraph "Alarms").

BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Your new appliance is designed to be used in the household and similar applications such as: - kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments - farm houses - by clients in hotels, motels, residences, bed & breakfasts. The product must only be used to store frozen food, to freeze fresh food and to make ice. Regulations require the appliance to be earthed. The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or animals and for damage to property resulting from failure to observe the above procedures and reminders.

1. After unpacking, make sure that the appliance is

undamaged and that the door closes perfectly, with the gasket remaining intact. Any damage must be reported to your retailer within 24 hours after delivery of the appliance.

2. Wait at least two hours before switching the appliance

on in order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient.

3. Installation and electrical connection must be carried

out by a qualified technician, according to the manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations.

4. Clean the inside of the appliance before using it.

• Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, ensure that the voltage corresponds to that given on the rating plate located on the rear of the appliance.

• Electrical connections must be made in accordance with local regulations. INSTALLATION

• Unpack the appliance.

• Remove the 4 spacers inserted between the door and the appliance. (Fig 3)

• Make sure the defrost water drain plug (if provided) is correctly positioned (E).

• For optimum appliance operation and to avoid damage when the door is opened, leave a space of at least 7 cm from the rear wall and 7 cm at the sides. (Fig 4)

• Fit the accessories (if provided).

SWITCHING ON THE APPLIANCE

• Plug in the appliance.

• When the appliance is warm (internal temperature above 0°C), two dashes appear on the digital display (1).

• The red alarm LED (8) blinks and the acoustic alarm sounds.

• The "Green Intelligence" LED (6) is on.

• Press the reset button (7) to deactivate the acoustic alarm.

• The acoustic alarm stops while the red alarm LED continues to blink.

• When the appliance reaches a temperature of at least - 12°C the red LED (8) stops blinking.

• Food can now be placed inside the freezer.

• The "Green Intelligence" LED (6) will remain lit until the temperature set on the display is reached. NOTE: Thanks to the efficient lid seal, the appliance lid will not re-open easily immediately after closing. It is necessary to wait a few minutes. TEMPERA TURE ADJUSTMENT The appliance is normally factory-set for operation at the recommended temperature of -18°C. The internal temperature setting can be adjusted between -17°C and - 24°C or set to ECONOMY mode (see paragraph “ECO function”). Proceed as follows:

• Press one of the two temperature adjustment buttons (2; 3) once.

• The digital display (I) will blink, showing the previous temperature setting.

• Press the button (3) several times as required for a warmer temperature setting. The value changes by 1°C with each press of the button. During this process, the value shown on the digital display blinks.

• Press button (2) several times as required to lower the temperature. The value changes by 1°C with each press of the button. During this process, the value shown on the digital display blinks.

• About 5 seconds after the button has been pressed for the last time, the set temperature is stored, the digital display (1) stops blinking and shows the internal temperature again.• To check the appliance temperature setting at any time, press one of the temperature adjustment buttons once. The set value will blink for 5 seconds, after which the internal temperature of the freezer will be displayed again. NOTE: in the event of a power failure, settings remain memorised. The time required for the temperature inside the freezer to reach the set value can vary according to the weather conditions and the temperature setting; in any case temperature variations are displayed with some delay. ECO function ECONOMY mode is recommended when the appliance is only partly loaded, below the level of the "e" on the separator. To set the ECO function:

• Press one of the temperature adjustment buttons (2; 3).

• The digital display (1) will blink, showing the previous temperature setting.

• Press the button (3) several times as required to increase the temperature until the value EC appears on the digital display. NOTE: if the large load freeze function is activated when the appliance is in ECO mode, the ECO mode is automatically deactivated for the entire duration of the function.

"GREEN INTELLIGENCE" FUNCTION

The Green Intelligence function is automatically activated in the following cases: Lid opening

• The function activates when lid opening causes the internal temperature to increase to values that do not ensure safe storage of food and remains active until optimal storage conditions have been restored. Loading food to be frozen

• The function activates when fresh food is placed in the freezer and remains active until optimal freezing conditions are reached so as to ensure the best freezing quality with the lowest power consumption. NOTE: the duration of the Green Intelligence function is calculated according to the amount of food loaded in the freezer, the amount of food already inside the freezer and the outside temperature. Therefore significant duration variations are quite normal. Control panel lock

• This function prevents anyone from inadvertently changing settings.

• Once this function has been selected, even if a button is pressed the corresponding function is not activated.

• To lock the control panel, press buttons (2) and (7) together for about 3 seconds until the display shows the symbol before showing the set temperature again.

• To unlock the control panel, follow the same procedure: when the symbol disappears, the control panel lock is deactivated. ALARMS

• Temperature alarm Signals that the internal temperature is above -12°C. The acoustic alarm sounds and the red LED (8) flashes. To deactivate the acoustic alarm, press the button (7). The LED (8) will continue to flash until the temperature falls below -12°C. Note: in these circumstances the Green Intelligence LED is activated automatically until normal storage conditions are restored.

• Prolonged power failure alarm Indicates that the internal temperature has risen above -8°C following a power failure. The acoustic alarm sounds, the red LED (8) blinks and the digital display (I) flashes, showing the highest temperature reached during the power failure. Press the button (7); the digital display shows the current internal temperature again. Note: in these cases the Green Intelligence LED is activated automatically.

• Sensor alarm Indicates a temperature sensor fault. The acoustic alarm sounds, the red LED (8) blinks and the digital display shows "SF". In these circumstances, contact the After-Sales Service. NOTE: the temperature alarm may also be activated after loading fresh food or prolonged door opening; in any case, this does not affect the perfect preservation of already frozen food. A power failure, on the other hand, may compromise the preservation of frozen food, in which case make sure to check the food to avoid any risk. FREEZING FOOD Preparing fresh food for freezing

• Wrap and seal the fresh food in: aluminium foil, cling film, plastic bags, polyethylene containers with lids, provided they are suitable for freezing food.

• Food must be fresh, mature and of prime quality in order to obtain high quality frozen food.

• Fresh fruit and vegetables should preferably be frozen as soon as they are picked to maintain the full original nutritional value, consistency, colour and flavour.

• Always leave hot food to cool before placing it inside the appliance. Freezing fresh food

• Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the walls of the appliance (Fig 5): A) - foods to be frozen, B) - foods already frozen.

• Avoid placing foods to be frozen in direct contact with food already frozen.

• For best and fastest freezing, food should be split into small portions; this will also be useful when the frozen items are to be used.

If the amount of food placed in the freezer is less than 10-12 kg, appliance operation will be automatically controlled by the "Green Intelligence" function (see section "Green Intelligence Function") and the user isnot required to perform any procedure.

• To freeze larger amounts, exploiting the maximum freezing capacity of the appliance as specified on the data plate, it is necessary to activate the large load freeze function 24 hours before loading the food to be frozen.

• To activate the large load freeze function, press the button (4). The yellow LED (5) lights up.

• After placing the fresh food in the freezer, it is advisable to keep the lid of the appliance closed for 24 hours. Food will be fully frozen after this period of time.

• To deactivate the large load freeze function, press the button (4); if this procedure is not carried out, the appliance will automatically deactivate the function approx. 48 hours after activation. FOOD STORAGE Refer to the table on the appliance. Classification of frozen foods Load and classify the frozen foods; it is advisable to indicate the storage date on the packs, to ensure consumption before the expiry dates listed in months in fig. 6 for each type of food. Advice for storing frozen food When buying frozen food, make sure that:

• The packaging is intact (food in damaged containers may have deteriorated). If a package is swollen or has damp patches, the product may not have been stored in optimum conditions and therefore undergone partial defrosting.

• When shopping, leave frozen food purchases until last and carry them in a thermally insulated bag.

• On arriving home, immediately place the frozen food in the appliance.

• Avoid or minimise temperature variations. Observe the expiry date on the packaging.

• Always follow the storage instructions on frozen food packages. Note:

• Eat fully or partially defrosted foods immediately. Do not refreeze unless the food is cooked after it has thawed. Once cooked, the food can be refrozen.

• In case of a prolonged power failure: Do not open the appliance door, except to place ice packs (if provided) over the frozen foods on the right and left side of the appliance. This will slow down the rise in temperature.

PRECAUTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

• During installation, make sure the appliance does not damage the power cable.

• Do not store glass containers with liquids inside the product as they may break.

• Do not eat ice cubes or ice lollies immediately after taking them out of the appliance as they may cause cold burns.

• Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning, always unplug the appliance or disconnect the power supply.

• Do not install the appliance in places exposed to direct sunlight or near heat sources in order to avoid increasing power consumption.

• Do not put aerosol spray cans or recipients containing propellants or flammable substances in the appliance.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids and gases in the vicinity of this or any other domestic appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

• Install the appliance in a perfectly horizontal position, on a floor strong enough to take its weight and in an area suitable for its size and use.

• Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated place. The appliance is set for operation at specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climatic class indicated on the data plate located at the rear of the product (Fig. 7). The appliance may not work properly if it is left for a long time at a temperature outside the specified range.

• It is advisable to leave the appliance connected if left empty even for short periods.

• Be careful not to damage the floors when you move the appliance (e.g. parquet). To facilitate product handling, it is advisable to empty it beforehand, if possible. Note: The appliance must be handled and installed by two or more persons.

• Do not use mechanical devices or any means other than those recommended and/or supplied by the manufacturer to speed up the defrosting process.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the product, unless such appliances are specifically recommended by the manufacturer.

• The bulb used inside the appliance is specifically designed for domestic appliances and is not suitable for general room lighting within the home (EC Regulation 244/2009).

• This appliance must not be used by children under 8 years of age, or by people with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or without experience and knowledge of it, unless instructed in its use by those responsible for their safety.

• Do not allow children to play or hide inside the product: risk of becoming trapped inside and suffocating.

• Power cable modification or replacement must only be carried out by qualified personnel or After-sales Service.

• Do not use extension leads or adapters.

• Electrical disconnection must be possible either by unplugging the appliance or by means of a double-pole switch located upline from the socket.

• Ensure that the voltage indicated on the appliance data plate corresponds to the domestic supply voltage.

• Do not ingest the contents (non-toxic) of the ice packs (if provided).

• Restrict the number of times you open the door.

• This appliance features "skin condenser"technology: the condensing unit is integrated into the walls of the freezer. For this reason the side and front walls of the product may become hot while the product is running. This is entirely normal and also reduces the risk of condensation forming in particularly critical environmental conditions (see paragraph "Troubleshooting guide"). APPLIANCE DEFROSTING The appliance should be defrosted when the thickness of ice on the walls reaches 5-6 mm.

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

• Remove food from the appliance and put it in a very cool place or a thermally insulated bag.

• Leave the appliance door open.

• Remove the internal defrost water drain plug (depending on model) (Fig. 8).

• Remove the external defrost water drain plug (depending on model) and reposition it as shown in figure 8.

• Use the separator (depending on model) inside the product as a recipient for any remaining water, (D) as shown in fig. 8. If there is no separator, use a shallow container.

• Defrosting can be sped up by using a spatula to detach the frost from the appliance walls.

• Remove the frost from the bottom of the appliance.

• In order to avoid permanent damage to the appliance interior, do not use pointed or sharp metal instruments to remove the ice.

• Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior artificially.

• Dry the inside of the appliance thoroughly.

• Refit the plug after defrosting.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Remove the frost from the upper edges (see Troubleshooting Guide).

• Clean the inside after defrosting, using a sponge dampened with warm water and/or mild detergent.

• Clean the side vent (if provided). Unplug the appliance before carrying out maintenance operations. Do not use abrasive products, scourers or stain-removers (e.g. acetone, trichloroethylene) to clean the appliance. To obtain the best results from your appliance, carry out cleaning and maintenance at least once a year. CHANGING THE LID LIGHT BULB (if provided)

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply.

• Remove the diffuser by following the sequence of steps shown in the figure.

• Unscrew the light bulb and replace it with an identical bulb of the same wattage and voltage.

• Refit the diffuser and plug in the appliance. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

1. The red LED blinks.

• Is there a power failure?

• Is defrosting in progress?

• Has food to be frozen been placed inside recently?

• Is the appliance lid closed properly?

• Is the appliance placed near a heat source?

• Are the ventilation grille and condenser clean?

2. Appliance is excessively noisy.

• Is the appliance perfectly horizontal?

• Is the appliance in contact with other furniture or objects that may cause vibrations?

• Has the packaging been removed from under the appliance? Note: Gurgling noises from the refrigerating circuit after the compressor cuts out are perfectly normal.

3. The acoustic alarm is activated.

• See the section "User instructions", par. "ALARMS".

4. The display is off, the inside light does not switch

on and the compressor is not running (appliance warm).

• Check for a power failure.

• Check that the power plug is correctly inserted in the mains socket.

• Unplug the appliance and make sure the power cable is intact.

5. The display is OFF, the inside light switches on

and the compressor runs continuously.

• Contact After-sales Service.

6. When a button is pressed, the corresponding

function is not activated.

• Make sure the control panel lock function is not activated (see section "CONTROL PANEL LOCK").

7. The compressor runs continuously.

• Have hot foods been put in the appliance?

• Has the appliance lid been left open for a long time?

• Is the appliance placed in a very warm room or near heat sources?

• Has the rapid freeze button been pressed inadvertently? (the green LEDs blink alternately)

8. Too much ice on the upper edge.

• Are the defrost water drainage plugs correctly positioned?

• Is the appliance lid properly closed?

• Is the appliance lid seal damaged or warped? (See section "Installation")

• Have the 4 spacers been removed? (See section "Installation")

9. Formation of condensate on the external walls of

• It is normal for condensation to form under certain atmospheric conditions (humidity above 85%) or if the appliance is located in a damp or poorly ventilated room. The performance of the appliance is in no way affected. 10.The layer of ice on the internal walls of the appliance is not uniform.

• This phenomenon is quite normal.

The packing material is 100% recyclable and bears the recycling symbol. For disposal, comply with the local regulations. Keep the packing materials (plastic bags, polystyrene parts, etc.) out of the reach of children, as they are a potential source of danger.

The appliance is manufactured using recyclable material. This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring the correct disposal of this appliance, you can help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and the health of persons. The symbol on the appliance, or on the accompanying documents, indicates that this appliance should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to a special collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. When scrapping the appliance, make it unusable by cutting off the power cable and removing the doors and shelves so that children cannot easily climb inside and become trapped. Scrap the appliance in compliance with local regulations on waste disposal, taking it to a special collection centre; do not leave the appliance unattended even for a few days, since it is a potential source of danger for children. For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, contact your competent local office, the household waste collection service or the shop where you purchased the appliance. Information: This appliance does not contain CFCs. The refrigerant circuit contains R134a (HFC) or R600a (HC) (see the rating plate inside the appliance). Appliances with Isobutane (R600a): isobutane is a natural gas without environmental impact, but is flammable. Therefore, make sure the refrigerant circuit pipes are not damaged. This product may contain Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol; the refrigerant gas is inside a hermetically sealed system. Refrigerant gas: R134a has a Global Warming Potential of (GWP) 1300. Declaration of conformity

• This appliance has been designed for preserving food and is manufactured in compliance with Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004.

• This appliance has been designed, manufactured and marketed in compliance with: - safety objectives of the "Low Voltage" Directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments); - the protection requirements of Directive "EMC" 2004/108/EC. Electrical safety of the appliance can only be guaranteed if it is correctly connected to an approved earthing system. AFTER-SALES SERVICE Before contacting After-Sales Service:

1. See if you can solve the problem yourself.

2. Switch the appliance on again to see if the problem has

been solved. If it has not, disconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again.

3. If the problem persists after this course of action,

contact After-Sales Service. Specify:

• the nature of the fault,

• the service number (the number after the word SERVICE on the rating plate on the rear of the appliance)

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