RB280703 - Freezer GAGGENAU - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RB280703 GAGGENAU

This indicates that death or serious injury may result due to non-observance of this warning.CAUTION: This indicates that minor or moderately severe injury may result due to non-observance of this warning. Before you switch on the appliance Please read the instructions for use and installation carefully. They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance. The manufacturer is not liable if you disregard the instructions and warnings in the operating instructions. Retain all documents for later use or for the subsequent owner. Technical safety If damage has occurred ▯ Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appliance, ▯ ventilate the room thoroughly for several minutes. ▯ switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug, ▯ Inform customer service. The more refrigerant there is in an appliance, the bigger the room must be in which the appliance is located. If rooms are too small, a leak may result in a flammable gas-air mixture. The room must be at least 36 ft³ (1 m³) per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. Flammable refrigerant is used. Risk of fire or explosion. This appliance may only be repaired by authorized specialist personnel. All safety precautions must be followed. Do not use force to open refrigerant tubing Follow the instructions carefully. Dispose of the appliance properly in accordance with the applicable federal or local regulations. If this appliance's power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, authorized service providers or similarly qualified persons. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at risk. Repairs may only be performed by the manufacturer, authorized service providers or similarly qualified persons. Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. Only for original parts does the manufacturer guarantee that they satisfy the safety requirements. The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire power cord. Never sever or remove the third (earth) conductor from the power cord. The appliance requires a 3-pole socket. The socket may be connected by an electrician only. Where there is a 2-pole standard wall socket, it is the personal responsibility of the customer to have this socket replaced with a correctly grounded 3-pole wall socket. Do not use any adapter plugs.9 Important safety instructions READ INSTRUCTIONS - DO NOT DISCARD!

During use ▯ Never use electrical equipment inside the appliance (e.g. heaters, electric ice makers etc.). Explosion hazard! ▯ Never defrost or clean the appliance with a steam cleaner! The steam can penetrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit. Risk of electric shock! ▯ Do not use pointed or sharp-edged tools to remove frost or layers of ice. They could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant can ignite or cause eye injuries. ▯ Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) and do not store any explosive substances. Explosion hazard! ▯ Do not stand on or lean against base of appliance, drawers or doors etc. ▯ Before cleaning, unplug the appliance or switch off the fuse. Pull on the plug, not on the cord. ▯ Only store high-proof alcohol tightly closed and standing up. ▯ Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. The plastic parts and the door seal will otherwise become porous. ▯ Never cover or block the appliance's ventilation openings. ▯ Avoiding placing children and disabled people at risk: This appliance must not be used by children without adult supervision or by disabled persons without assistance. Never allow children to play with the appliance. ▯ Do not store bottled or canned liquids (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 the packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from collapsible boxes and foil! ▯ 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 information The appliance is suitable ▯ for refrigerating and freezing food, ▯ for making ice. This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment. This appliance is intended for use at an elevation of no more than 2000 meters above sea level. State of California Proposition 65 Warnings This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California, which can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may bear the following label as required by California:5 Instructions on disposal

• Disposal of packaging The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transport. All utilized 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 garbage! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances. 9 WARNING: Redundant appliances

1. Pull out the mains plug.

2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains

3. Do not take out the trays and receptacles to

prevent children from climbing in!

4. To prevent children from locking themselves in

the redundant appliance: Remove appliance doors!

5. Do not allow children to play with the redundant

appliance. Risk 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. Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage during transport. 9 CAUTION: Do not set up the appliance if it is damaged. If there are any problems, 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 ▯ Instruction manual ▯ Installation instructions ▯ Customer service booklet ▯ Warranty enclosure ▯ Information on the energy consumption and noises Installing the appliance Have a technician install and connect the appliance according to the enclosed installation instructions. 9 WARNING: Do not install this appliance: ▯ outdoors, ▯ in an environment with dripping water, ▯ in rooms where there is a risk of frost. Transport The appliance is heavy. It must be secured during transport and installation. 9 WARNING: Due to the appliance's weight and dimensions and to minimize the risk of injuries or damage to the appliance, at least two people are needed for safe installation of the appliance. Installation location A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as an installation location. The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation near a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances to a heat source: ▯ 1

" (3 cm) to electric or gas cookers. ▯ 11

" (30 cm) to oil or solid-fuel cookers. The floor of the installation location must not give way; if required, reinforce floor. Ventilation The air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up. Dissipation of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigeration unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block ventilation openings!6 Niche dimensions Cavity depth A cavity depth of 22

’’ (560 mm) is recommended for the appliance. If the cavity depth is smaller – at least 21

’’ (550 mm) – the energy consumption increases slightly. Niche width An inside niche width of at least 22

’’ (560 mm) is required for the appliance. If this is not the case, problems may occur when installing the appliance. Side by side installation It is only possible to install appliances side by side with a gap of at least 5.9" (15 cm). Installation dimensions PLQFPð

PP7 Preparing furniture doors Note: When working on furniture doors, always observe the following: ▯ Select a furniture door thickness between at least 5/8’’ (16 mm) and 3/4’’ (19 mm). ▯ Always select a screw length which is shorter than the thickness of the furniture door. ▯ Always insert screws into the part of the furniture door which is best able to handle the load. ▯ Do not insert screws into fillings, etc. ▯ Do not insert screws into filters, decorative strips, etc. ▯ Protect the furniture door surfaces against damage during installation. Furniture door dimensions The specified furniture door dimensions apply for a door gap of

’’ (4 mm). Connecting the appliance After installing the appliance, wait at least 8 hours until starting up the appliance. 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 9 WARNING: Risk of electric shock! Connect the appliance to a grounded, 3-phase outlet only. Never remove the ground phase. Do not use any adapters.Do not use any extension leads. 9 WARNING: Risk of electric shock! Incorrect connection of the appliance may result in death, fire or electric shock. Improper connection of the protective conductor may result in electric shock. If you are in doubt as to whether the appliance has been properly grounded, have it tested by a qualified electrician or Customer Service technician. 9 WARNING: Risk of electric shock! If the length of the power cord is inadequate, never use multiple outlets or extension leads. Instead, please contact Customer Service for alternatives. This appliance must be connected to a permanently installed outlet. The outlet must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance. The appliance complies with protection class I. Connect it to a correctly installed outlet. Correct means: with a protective conductor, 110 V – 120 V/60 Hz alternating current. The outlet must be protected by a 10 A – 16 A fuse. The appliance comes with a UL registered 3-wire power cord. The appliance requires a 3-pole outlet. Please observe the following table with regard to this: Check on the rating plate whether the indicated voltage and current type match the values of your power supply. The position of the rating plate can be found in the chapter entitled Customer Service. 9 WARNING: Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs. Our appliances can be used with mains and sine- controlled inverters. Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid. Key A Furniture door protrusion B Lower edge of furniture door

Appliance Maximum simultaneous load Fridge-freezer 6 A8 Getting to know your appliance These operating instructions refer to several models. The features of the models may vary. The diagrams may differ.

A Refrigerator compartment B Freezer compartment 1–9 Operating controls 10 Lighting 11 Glass shelf in the refrigerator compartment 12 Extendable glass shelf 13 Vegetable container 14* Berry tray 15 Frozen food container 16 Door shelf 17 Shelf for large bottles9 Operating controls Switching the appliance on

1. Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button

ÿ . A warning signal sounds, the temperature display for the freezer section flashes and the alarm button Ú is lit.

2. The warning signal is switched off by pressing

the alarm button Ú. The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched on when the door is open. The factory has recommended the following temperatures: ▯ Refrigerator section +39 °F (+4 °C) ▯ Freezer section 0 °F (–18 °C) 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 No Frost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is not required. ▯ The front 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 equalized.

°F °F 1 On/Off button ÿ Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off. 2 Fast button freezer section h Switches fast freezing on and off (see chapter “Fast freezing”). 3 Temperature selection buttons freezer section +/- These buttons set the temperature in the freezer section. 4 Temperature display freezer compartment The numbers correspond to the set freezer compartment temperatures in °F. 5 Alarm button Ú Used to switch off the warning signal (see chapter “Alarm function”). 6 Holiday button » Is used to switch holiday mode on and off (see chapter Holiday mode). 7 Temperature selection buttons refrigerator section +/- These buttons set the temperature in the refrigerator section. 8 Temperature display refrigerator compartment The numbers correspond to the set refrigerator compartment temperatures in °F. 9 Fast button refrigerator section Û Switches fast cooling on and off (see chapter Fast cooling).10 Setting the temperature Refrigerator section The temperature can be set from +36 °F (+2 °C) to +46 °F (+8 °C). Keep pressing temperature selection button +/- until the required refrigerator section temperature is set. The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on the temperature display for the refrigerator section. Freezer section The temperature can be set from 3 °F (–16 °C) to –11 °F (–24 °C ). Keep pressing temperature selection button +/– until the required freezer section temperature is set. The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on the temperature display for the freezer section. Holiday mode If leaving the appliance for a long period of absence, you can switch the appliance over to the energy-saving vacation mode. The refrigerator compartment temperature is automatically switched to 57 °F (14 °C). 9 CAUTION: Do not store any food in the refrigerator compartment during this time! Switching on and off Press the holiday button » . If holiday mode is switched on, the button is lit and the temperature display for the refrigerator section no longer indicates a temperature. Alarm functions Door alarm A warning signal is switched on if the appliance door is left open for a while. 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. When the alarm button 5 is pressed, the temperature display freezer compartment 4 indicates for five seconds the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. Then this value is deleted. The temperature display freezer compartment 4 indicates the set freezer compartment temperature without flashing. From this time on the warmest temperature is recalculated and saved. The alarm may switch on without any risk to the frozen food: ▯ when the appliance is first 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 partly or completely thawed food. Only food that has then been cooked (boiled or fried) may be refrozen. No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period. Switching off the alarm Press the alarm button 5 to switch off the warning signal.11 Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate (see diagram in chapter Customer service). Fully utilizing 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. Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals and pastries. Note when storing food ▯ Store fresh, undamaged food. The quality and freshness will then be retained for longer. ▯ In the case of ready-made products and bottled goods, observe the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer. ▯ To retain aroma, color and freshness, pack or cover food well before placing in the appliance. This will prevent the transfer of flavors and the discoloration of plastic parts in the refrigerator compartment. ▯ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance. 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: ▯ Coldest zone is between the arrow stamped on the side and the glass shelf situated below. Note: Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in the coldest zone. ▯ The warmest zone is at the very top of the door. Note: Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in the warmest zone. Cheese can then continue to release its flavor, and butter will still be easy to spread.12 Vegetable container with humidity controller The vegetable container is the optimum storage location for fresh fruit and vegetables. A humidity controller and a special seal can be used to adjust the air humidity in the vegetable container. This allows fresh fruit and vegetables to be stored up to twice as long as with conventional storage. The air humidity in the vegetable container can be set according to the type and quantity of products to be stored: ▯ Mainly fruit as well as for a large load – lower air humidity ▯ Mainly vegetables as well as for a mixed load or small load – higher air humidity Note: Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana, papaya and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g. eggplant, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored outside the refrigerator at temperatures of approx. +46 °F (+8 °C) to +54 °F (+12 °C) for optimum preservation of quality and flavor. Note: Condensation may form in the vegetable container depending on the type and quantity of products stored. Remove condensation with a dry cloth and adjust air humidity in the vegetable container with the humidity controller. Fast cooling Fast cooling cools the refrigerator section as cold as possible for approx. 15 hours. Then the appliance automatically switches to the temperature set prior to fast cooling mode. Switch on fast cooling mode, e.g. ▯ before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator section. ▯ for the fast cooling of drinks. Note: When fast cooling is switched on, increased operating noises may occur. Switching on and off Press fast button for refrigerator section Û. The button is lit when fast cooling is switched on. Freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment ▯ To store frozen food. ▯ To make ice cubes. ▯ To freeze food. Note: Ensure that the freezer compartment door has always been closed properly! If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Besides: energy is wasted due to the high power consumption!13 Freezing and storing food Purchasing frozen food ▯ The packaging must not be damaged. ▯ Pay attention to the expiration date. ▯ Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be 0 °F (–18 °C) or lower. ▯ If possible, transport frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment. When loading products ▯ Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the top compartment, where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently. ▯ 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 other frozen food containers. Storing frozen food Insert frozen food container all the way to ensure unrestricted air circulation. Freezing fresh food Freeze only fresh and undamaged food. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavor and color, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Eggplants, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookstores. Note: Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen. ▯ The following foods are suitable for freezing: Baked goods, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese and butter, 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: Vegetables that 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 flavor or drying out, place in airtight containers.

1. Place food in packaging.

3. Seal the packaging.

4. Label packaging with contents and date of

freezing. Suitable packaging: Cling wrap, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminum 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 (PE) can be sealed with a film heat sealer. Shelf life of frozen food Shelf life depends on the type of food. At a temperature of 0° F (–18° C): ▯ Fish, sausage, ready meals, cakes and pastries: up to 6 months ▯ Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months ▯ Vegetables, fruit: up to 12 months14 Fast freezing Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavor. Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on fast freezing to prevent an unwanted temperature rise. As a rule, 4–6 hours is adequate. This appliance runs constantly, and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature. If you would like to use the max. freezing capacity, switch on fast freezing for 24 hours before placing the fresh food in the freezer compartment. You can place smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg) in the top compartment without fast freezing. Note: When fast freezing is switched on, increased operating noises may occur. Switching on and off Press fast button for freezer section h. If fast freezing has been switched on, the button is lit. Fast freezing automatically switches off after approx. 2½ days. Thawing frozen food Depending on the type and application, you can select one of the following options: ▯ at room temperature ▯ in the refrigerator ▯ in an electric oven with/without a hot air fan ▯ in a microwave. 9 CAUTION: Do not refreeze partly or completely thawed food. Only food that has then been cooked (boiled or fried) may be refrozen. Do not store the frozen produce for the max. storage period. Interior fittings (not all models) Glass shelves You can reposition the inner shelves as required: lift shelf, pull forwards, lower and swivel out to the side. Extendable glass shelf The extendable glass shelf can be pulled out for a better overview of the food.15 Wine and champagne rack You can store bottles securely in the wine and champagne rack. If you require space for other food, you can fold the metal clips upwards. Bottle holder The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over when the door is opened and closed. Ice cube tray Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of drinking water and place in the freezer section. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer section, loosen with a blunt implement only (spoon handle). To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold briefly under running water. Ice pack (if enclosed, quantity varies) If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice packs can be used to delay the thawing process. The longest storage time is obtained by placing the ice pack directly on the food in the top compartment. The ice pack can also be used to cool food temporarily, e.g. in a cold bag.

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance Switching off the appliance Press the On/Off button ÿ. Temperature display goes out, refrigeration unit switches off. Disconnecting the appliance If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:

1. Switch off the appliance.

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

3. Clean the appliance.

4. Leave the appliance door open.

Defrosting Refrigerator compartment While the appliance is in operation, condensation droplets or frost form on the rear panel of the refrigerator compartment. As the rear panel defrosts automatically, it is not necessary to remove the frost or condensation droplets. The condensation runs through the condensation channel and the drainage hole to the evaporation pan, where it evaporates. Note: Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole clean, so the condensation can drain off. Freezer compartment The fully automatic No Frost 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 the shelves or containers in the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed! Proceed as follows:

1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.

2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.

3. Take out food and store in a cool location. Place

ice pack (if available) 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 or through the drainage hole into the evaporation area.

6. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then

wipe dry thoroughly.

7. After cleaning reconnect and switch the

8. Put the food back in the appliance.17

Interior fittings All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning. Take out glass shelves To do this, pull out shelf, lift at the front and take out. Taking out the extendable glass shelf Hold down levers on the underside on both sides, pull glass shelf forwards, lift and swivel out to the side. Taking out glass shelf above vegetable container The glass shelf can be taken out and disassembled for cleaning. Note: Before taking out the glass shelf, pull out the vegetable container.

Condensation channel Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole with a cotton bud or similar implement to ensure that the condensation can drain off. Taking out the bottle holder Press bottle holder together and take out. Taking out shelves in the door Lift shelves upwards and take out. Removing containers Pull out the container all the way, lift at the front and remove.19 Odors If you experience unpleasant odors:

1. Switch off the appliance with the on/off

2. Take all food out of the appliance.

3. Clean interior (see chapter Cleaning the

4. Clean all packaging.

5. Seal strong smelling food in order to prevent

6. Switch the appliance on again.

7. Store food in the appliance.

8. Check whether the formation of odors is still

occurring after 24 hours. Light (LED) Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light. These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorized technicians only. Saving energy ▯ Install the appliance in a dry, ventilated room. The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or in the vicinity of heat sources (e.g. radiator, cooker). If required, use an insulating plate. ▯ Select 560 mm niche depth. A smaller niche depth will result in a higher energy consumption. ▯ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing them 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. ▯ Make sure that the freezer compartment door has always been closed properly! ▯ The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy absorption of the appliance. Operating noises Completely normal noises Note: When fast freezing is switched on, increased operating noise may occur. Droning Motors are running (e.g. refrigeration units, fan). Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises Refrigerant flowing through the pipes. 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 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 Check which parts are removable and, if necessary, re-insert them correctly. Bottles or receptacles are touching each other Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other.20 Rectifying minor faults yourself Before you call customer service: 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 certain cases it may be enough 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 cut; the fuse has tripped; the mains plug has not been inserted properly. Connect the mains plug. Check whether the power is on, and check the fuses. Temperature display indicates “E..”. Electronics have detected a fault. Call customer service. Warning signal sounds, alarm button Ú lights up. The freezer section is too warm! Frozen food is at risk! To switch off the warning signal, press the alarm button Ú. Appliance is open. Close the appliance. Ventilation openings have been cov- ered. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Too much food was placed in the freezer at once. Do not exceed max. freezing capacity. When the fault has been eliminated, the alarm but- ton Ú goes out shortly afterwards. The temperature display for the freezer section flashes, a warning signal sounds and the alarm button Ú is lit. The freezer section is too warm! Frozen food is at risk! To switch off the warning signal, press the alarm button Ú. Appliance is open. Close the appliance. Ventilation openings have been cov- ered. Ensure that there is adequate ventilation. Too much food was placed in the freezer at once. Do not exceed max. freezing capacity. When the fault has been eliminated, the alarm dis- play goes out shortly afterwards. Temperature display for the freezer section flashes. A fault caused the freezer section to become too warm in the past. When the alarm button Ú is pressed, the tempera- ture display stops flashing. The temperature display indicates for five seconds the warmest temperature which was reached in the freezer section. Appliance is not cooling, tem- perature display and light are lit. Showroom mode is switched on. Start appliance self-test (see chapter Appliance self- test). When the program has ended, the appliance switches over to normal operation.21 Appliance self-test Your appliance features an automatic self-test program which indicates sources of faults that may be repaired by customer service only. Starting the appliance self-test

1. Switch off the appliance with the On/Off

button ÿ and wait 5 minutes.

2. Switch on the appliance with the On/Off

3. Within the first 10 seconds after switching on the