RT280200 - Fridge GAGGENAU - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RT280200 GAGGENAU

Umbruch_IK513-032.qxd 24.11.2006 9:58 Uhr Seite 2324 Contents Operating Instructions 25 Introduction 25 Safety hints and warnings 26 Switching on and temperature selection 27 Freezing 27 Variable inside door 28 Cooling zone 28 Bottle drawer 28 Defrosting 29 Cleaning 29 Tips 30 Replacing light bulb 30 Malfunctions 30 Guarantee 32 Operating noises 33 Installation / Dimensions Installation See Assembly Instructions in Installation Pack Umbruch_IK513-032.qxd 24.11.2006 9:58 Uhr Seite 2425 Dear Customer You are now the owner of an up-to-date, power-saving refrigerator. We congratulate you on your excellent choice. This refrigerator complies with the appro- ved state of the art as well as EU directive 73/23/EEC (low voltage directive), is SEV- tested according to EMV directive 899/ 336/ EWG and complies with the directive 96/57/EEC on energy efficiency. Disposing of the old refrigerator At the end of their useful life, refrigerators must immediately be rendered unusable (e.g. cut off the connecting cable). Please make sure that the cooling system tubes are not damaged before the refrigerator is removed to a proper environmentally friend- ly place of disposal. Please refer to the ap- propriate office in your local community for instructions on correct disposal. (Loosen the hinges and remove the door so that children cannot shut themselves in while playing, thus putting their lives at risk.) Disposing of the packaging All packaging materials used can be recyc- led. Safety hints and warnings Please read through the information cont- ained in these Operating Instructions care- fully before putting the refrigerator into operation and keep them in a safe place for later users. ■ Electrical safety (shock-hazard protec- tion) must be effected as part of the installation procedure. ■ Use this appliance only for domestic pur- poses and according to the description in the Operating Instructions. ■ If you have received a damaged refriger- ator, please contact your supplier imme- diately. ■ Repairs and other interventions must always be carried out by a qualified ser- vice fitter. Do not use extension leads. ■ Cut off power when cleaning: disconnect the plug or fuse. Never pull the plug out of the socket by the lead or with wet hands. Always take hold of the plug and pull it straight out. ■ Bottles containing high-percentage alco- hol must be kept tightly closed and upright, and do not keep any explosive substances in the refrigerator. Danger of explosion! ■ This appliance is free of CFC and HCFC and contains small quantities of the envi- ronmentally friendly coolant isobutane (R600a). ■ When handling the appliance make sure that the coolant circuit is not damaged. Should the coolant circuit suffer damage in spite of all precautions, avoid any Umbruch_IK513-032.qxd 24.11.2006 9:58 Uhr Seite 2526 naked light or ignition source of any kind. Ventilate the room in which the appliance is standing for several minutes. ■ An appliance with a damaged coolant circuit must not be put into operation. ■ When installed, make sure that the ven- tilation openings are not covered or blocked, ■ No mechanical or artificial means other than those recommended must be used to accelerate defrosting. ■ No liability is accepted for any damage if the appliance is used for any purpose other than that intended, if it is impro- perly operated or repaired by an unqua- lified person. In this case, the guarantee lapses and any other liability claims are null and void. ■ If the connecting lead of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's after- sales service or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid any risk. ■ Warning: do not operate any electrical appliance inside the food storage area. Switching on and temperature selection (Fig. @) The temperature regulator is used to set the cooling level and to switch the refriger- ator on and off. Important: The appliance is designed to be operated at an ambient temperature of between 10 – 38° C. If the ambient temperature is outside this range, there is no guarantee that the inside temperature in the cooling zone and deep-freeze compartment will be maintained. Normal: Position between 5 –7 The minimum temperature in the deep-freeze compartment remains at 18° C when the temperature in the main cooling zone is +5° C or less. Low ambient temperature With ambient temperatures below +15° C the temperature in the deep-freeze can be kept at –18° C by pressing the red flip switch (switch light "ON"). This is neces- sary to prolong short operating cycles of the compressor. With ambient temperatu- res of 16° C or more, leave the switch in normal position (switch light "OFF"). Off: Position 0 Refrigeration and light are swit- ched off. If left off for a long peri- od, leave both doors open to pre- vent odours forming.

Umbruch_IK513-032.qxd 24.11.2006 9:58 Uhr Seite 2627 Freezing ■ Only fresh foodstuff is suitable for free- zing. ■ In order to freeze the maximum amount allowed (→ see ratings plate) change the switch setting to approx. 1/2 position warmer than "normal" immediately be- fore putting in the food to be frozen (e.g. from position 6 to 5.5). ■ Place the portions of food to be frozen side by side on the bottom of the deep- freeze compartment in order to obtain maximum cold transfer. ■ After 24 h turn the switch back to the normal setting. ■ Small quantities can be frozen in any part of the deep-freeze. It is sufficient to leave the switch on normal setting in this case. ■ To prevent the temperature of the deep frozen food from rising too high, freeze only the maximum quantity allowed at any one time (→ see ratings plate). It is advisable to make only small portions. The food to be frozen should not touch the frozen food already in the freezer. ■ Once food is thawed, do not freeze it again, as it may spoil. Variable inside door The compartments in the door can easily be adjusted and allow you to organise the divisions to suit your individual needs. To adjust the door compartments (fig ;) and bottle drawer: first push up and pull out, adjust to the required height and pro- ceed in inverse order to replace. Please no- te that the lid of the topmost compartment is not adjustable.

Umbruch_IK513-032.qxd 24.11.2006 9:58 Uhr Seite 2728 Cooling compartment The glass shelves inserted at the back can be lifted and pulled out, and their position adjusted by proceeding in reverse order. (fig. =). Make sure that the plastic packing pieces are removed from the track on the rear wall before adjusting the shelves. The glass shelves above and below the ve- getable compartments can be removed by pressing the brackets on both sides at the same time, and lifting the shelves up and out (fig. %). To re-insert, push the glass sh- elf into the groove at the back and press down at the front simultaneously into the two brackets on either side. Bottle drawer In this zone where the temperature is about 4 – 5° C higher than the rest of the fridge, drinks remain at the correct healthy drinking temperature of approx. 10° C. Pull out the basket: (fig. &) – Pull out the extension as far as it will go. – Give a sharp pull on the operating handle and lift the basket up. Replacing the basket: (fig. () – Hold the basket against the inside wall opposite the hinges, lifting the front of the basket slightly. – Put the rear edge of the basket onto the tracks and push together as far as the stop. Snap the front of the basket into place by pushing down on the operating handle. Defrosting The cooling compartment thaws entirely automatically. The ice that forms on the rear wall melts. The resulting water runs off through the weephole and evaporates in the drain pan outside the refrigerator. Keep the collector duct and the weephole clean so that the water can drain off with- out obstruction. Clean the weephole with the green cleaner provided by moving it vertically and turning it. Defrost the deep-freeze if large quantities of ice form. A thick layer of ice prevents the cold from reaching the frozen food. While defrosting, keep the deep-frozen food as cold as possible and well insulated, e.g. wrapped in newspaper.

Umbruch_IK513-032.qxd 24.11.2006 9:58 Uhr Seite 2829 – Turn the switch to position «0» – Leave the door open. The defrosting process can be considerably accelerated by placing a container of warm water (not boiling) in the deep-freeze com- partment. Caution: Do not use any sharp or pointed objects to dislodge ice or frozen particles. Do not use any electrical heating appliance or naked flame to assist defro- sting. – The bottom tray of the deep-freeze coll- ects the water as the ice thaws. Once de- frosting is finished, the resulting water can be removed from the tray with a sponge or cloth. – After defrosting, clean the inside and dry well. – Turn the temperature regulator back to normal position and put the frozen food back. Cleaning To ensure perfectly hygienic storage of food, the refrigerator must be kept clean. Wash the cooling compartment out from time to time with a mild soapy solution and dry carefully. Wiping the inside of the fridge down with water containing a little vinegar also helps to combat smells and is recom- mended. Keeping the door seals clean pre- vents them from sticking and hence being damaged. Do not use any abrasive clean- ing agents or scratchy cloths. Clean the door seals with a soft brush or paintbrush. If the fridge is out of use for any length of time, set the regulating knob to the posi- tion «0», empty the fridge, defrost, clean and leave the doors of the cooling com- partment and of the deep-freeze open. – Make sure that no cleaning water gets into the regulator housing (risk of short circuit) – Make sure that no cleaning water can get through the weephole into the eva- poration tray. – Before putting into operation, make sure that the appliance and the seals of the cooling and deep-freeze compartments are completely dry. Tips When using your new refrigerator, pay attention to the following points: ■ If possible do not install the fridge near radiators, heating pipes or chimneys, and protect it from direct sunlight. ■ A new fridge needs to run for approx.15 hours (with food) before it reaches nor- mal operating temperatures. ■ Do not keep the fridge door open any longer than necessary. Make sure when closing it that the door is properly closed and sealed. The self-closing hinges help in this. ■ Drinks and other foodstuffs may take up to 6 hours to cool down from room tem- perature to fridge temperature. The war- mer the food is when put in the fridge, the longer it will take to cool. ■ Adjusting the temperature regulator has no effect on the cooling time, only on the temperature level. Umbruch_IK513-032.qxd 24.11.2006 9:58 Uhr Seite 2930 ■ Let warm or hot food cool down outside the fridge first. ■ Storing goods that give off moisture may lead to condensation forming on the glass shelves. ■ Make sure that no food comes into contact with the rear wall of the fridge where it could freeze on and the water drain off into the cooling compartment when it thaws. ■ When organising storage pay attention to the following: – Do not let oil or grease touch the plastic parts or the door seals – Whatever the operating position of the temperature regulator, in the cooling compartment the coldest zones are at the back and above the bottom shelf. Therefore, put easily spoilt food on the bottom shelf. ■ Example of fridge organisation: – In the deep-freeze compartment you can freeze and store food, and make ice. – On the shelves, from top to bottom, come bread and cakes, ready-made dishes, dairy products, meat and sausages. – In the door compartments from top to bottom: butter and cheese, tubes, small tins and eggs, large bottles. – In the vegetable compartments vegetables, fruit and salad ingredients – In the drawer: drinks, bottles Replacing the light bulb A faulty light bulb must be replaced imme- diately. ■ Shut off the power: Disconnect the plug or fuse. ■ Remove the protective cover on the light by pulling it off towards the rear, unscrew the light bulb and replace by a new one. Push the protective cover back onto the light from behind until it snaps into place. ■ Light bulbs are available from your nea- rest After-sales service point or in specia- list shops. Use pilot lamps T25/230 V/ 15 W/E14. Oven lamps (300°C) are not suitable. Malfunctions Your refrigerator has been tested to ensure that it functions perfectly before delivery. In the event of faulty operation, please contact your nearest After-sales service point and quote the type of refrigerator as well as the fault. Malfunctions can also be caused by electric fuses going. The damage is easily remedied by replacing the appropriate fuse. Guarantee We grant you the guarantee from the date of delivery to the end user. Any faults that may occur during the period of guarantee, despite the fridge being used according to the regulations, and which are dues to a material or manufacturing defect, will be remedied under guarantee by the After-sales service. Umbruch_IK513-032.qxd 24.11.2006 9:58 Uhr Seite 3031 The guarantee does not cover: – faulty light bulbs – breakage of glass shelves and plastic parts – defects due to non-observance of the operating instructions or improper use of the appliance – claims for damages over and above the services covered by the guarantee – appliances that have been repaired by a third party. Umbruch_IK513-032.qxd 24.11.2006 9:58 Uhr Seite 3132 Description Cause Comment Droning Cooling aggregate Normal operating noise of the cooling aggregate. The level is dependent on the size of cooler Humming Fan Normal operating noise of the fan Gurgling Cooling circuit Normal operating noise as coolant flows through Babbling the circuit Murmuring Hissing Cooling circuit Normal operating noise as coolant is injected into the condenser Clicking Thermostat Normal switching sound of the electromechanical temperature controller Rattling Shelves, baskets, Position the interior parts so that they don’t touch one fitted holders, refri- another, or so that they are fitted securely. gerator contents etc. Cracking Cooler housing Normal as materials expand and contract due to temperature variations (e.g. plastics, insulation) Operating noises Noises which are totally normal The refrigerator is cooled by a compressor (cooling aggregate). The compressor pumps coolant through the cooling system, and this produces noise. Even when the compressor cuts out, noises caused by temperature and pressure variations are unavoidable. This cooler is fitted with a quiet compres- sor and low-noise cooling circuit in accor- dance with the latest state of technology. However, certain noises are unavoidable and their intensity depends on the size of the cooler. Operating noises are most audible imme- diately after the compressor cuts in. They become quieter as the operating period continues. Noises which are not normal Most unusual noises are caused by impro- per installation. The cooler must be instal- led or built-in so that it is level and stable. Under no circumstances should pipes be in contact with a wall, other furniture or one another. Where coolers are built in to open-plan kitchens or partition walls, normal opera- ting noises will be more audible. However, this is due to the surrounding architecture and not to any fault with the cooler. Umbruch_IK513-032.qxd 24.11.2006 9:58 Uhr Seite 3233 Built-in Refrigerator Niche SINK 14/6 (1778 mm) Door leaf CH Door leaf EU Thickness 16 – 24 mm max. 594 Integrated CH Integrated

Where the appliance space measures 550 mm the output data of the appliance are also guaranteed.