RC222203 - Fridge GAGGENAU - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RC222203 GAGGENAU

• Disposal of packaging 20

• Disposal of your old appliance 21 Scope of delivery 21 Room temperature, ventilation and cavity depth 21 Ambient temperature 21 Ventilation 22 Cavity depth 22 Installation location 22 Connecting the appliance 22 Electrical connection 22 Getting to know your appliance 23 Controls 24 Switching the appliance on 24 Operating tips 24 Setting the temperature 25 Alarm function 25 Door alarm 25 Switching off the alarm 25 Usable capacity 25 Refrigerator compartment 25 Storing food 25 Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment 25 Vegetable container with humidity controller 26 Fast cooling 26 Switching on and off 26 Interior fittings 26 Glass shelves 26 Extendable glass shelf 27 Wine and champagne rack 27 Bottle holder 27 Sticker “OK” 27 Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 28 Switching the appliance off 28 Disconnecting the appliance 28 Defrosting 28 Refrigerator compartment 28 Cleaning the appliance 28 Interior fittings 28 Odours 30 Light (LED) 30 Tips for saving energy 30 Operating noises 30 Quite normal noises 30 Preventing noises 30 Eliminating minor faults yourself 31 Appliance self-test 32 Starting the appliance self-test 32 Ending the appliance self-test 32 Customer service 32 Repair order and advice on faults 3219 m Safety and warning information 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 1 m³ 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.20 ▯ 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. 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 refrigerating food. 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.21

• Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances. m Warning Redundant appliances

1. Pull out the mains plug.

2. Cut off the power cord and discard with

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 Room temperature, ventilation and cavity depth 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. 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 °C. 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.

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 FD - Nr E - Nr22 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! Cavity depth A cavity depth of 560 mm is recommended for the appliance. If the cavity depth is smaller – at least 550 mm – the energy consumption increases slightly. 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. 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 220–240 V/50 Hz 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. m 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.23 Getting to know your appliance These operating instructions refer to several models. The features of the models may vary. The diagrams may differ.

• Not all models. 1-5 Controls 6* Fan 7 Light 8 Glass shelf in the refrigerator compartment 9 Extendable glass shelf 10 Vegetable container with humidity control 11 Door shelf 12 Shelf for large bottles24 Controls Switching the appliance on Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button ÿ . The temperature display indicates the set temperature. The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched on when the door is open. We recommend a factory setting of +4 °C in the refrigerator compartment. Do not store perishable food warmer than +4 °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. ▯ While the refrigeration unit is running, water droplets or hoarfrost may form at the rear panel of the refrigerator. This is due to functional reasons. It is not necessary to scrape off the frost or wipe off the water droplets. The rear panel defrosts automatically. The condensation collects in the drainage channel and is carried to the refrigeration unit where it evaporates.

1 On/Off button ÿ Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off. 2 Fast button refrigerator compartment Û Switches fast cooling on and off (see chapter “Fast cooling”). 3 Temperature setting buttons for the refrigerator compartment +/- These buttons set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. 4 Temperature display refrigerator compartment The numbers correspond to the set refrigerator compartment temperatures in °C. 5 Alarm button Ú Used to switch off the warning signal, (see chapter “Alarm function”).25 Setting the temperature The temperature can be set from +2 °C to +8 °C. Keep pressing temperature setting button +/- until the required refrigerator compartment temperature is set. The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on temperature display for the refrigerator compartment. Alarm function Door alarm The door alarm (continuous sound) switches on if the appliance door is open for longer than two minutes. Close the door to switch off the warning signal. Switching off the alarm Press the alarm button Ú to switch off the warning signal. Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate (see diagram at chapter “Customer service”). Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals and pastries. 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, colour and freshness, pack or cover food well before placing in the appliance. This will prevent the transfer of flavours and the discolouration 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. ▯ 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 flavour and the butter will still be easy to spread.26 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 twice as long as with conventional storage. The air humidity in the vegetable container can be set according to the type and amount 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 Notes ▯ Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana, papaya and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g. aubergines, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored outside the refrigerator at temperatures of approx. +8 °C to +12 °C for optimum preservation of quality and flavour. ▯ 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 sets the refrigerator compartment to the coldest temperature setting for approx. 15 hours. Then the original temperature set before fast cooling mode is automatically restored. Switch on fast cooling mode, e.g.: ▯ before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator compartment. ▯ 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 refrigerator compartment Û. The button is lit when fast cooling is switched on. 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.27 Extendable glass shelf The extendable glass shelf can be pulled out for a better overview of the food. 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. Sticker “OK” (not all models) The “OK” temperature monitor can be used to determine temperatures below +4 °C. Gradually reduce the temperature if the sticker does not indicate “OK”. Note When the appliance is switched on, it may take 12 hours until the temperature is reached. Correct setting

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance Switching the appliance off 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 mains plug or switch off fuse.

3. Clean the appliance.

4. Leave the appliance door open.

Defrosting Refrigerator compartment While the appliance is running, 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 the 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. 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 off the appliance.

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

3. Take out the 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 appliance back on.

8. Put the food back into the appliance.

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.29 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. Condensation channel To clean the condensation channel, take out the pull- out container. Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole with a cotton bud or similar implement to ensure that the condensation can drain. Take out shelves in the door Lift shelves upwards and take out. 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 vegetable container.

Removing the container Pull out the container all the way, lift at the front and remove. Odours If you experience unpleasant odours:

1. Switch off the appliance with the On/Off

2. Take all food out of the appliance.

3. Clean interior (see chapter “Cleaning

5. Seal strong smelling food in order to avoid

odours from forming.

6. Switch the appliance on again.

7. Store food in the appliance.

8. Check whether the formation of odours is still

occuring after 24 hours. 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. ▯ Select 560 mm cavity depth. A smaller cavity depth will result in a higher energy consumption. ▯ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing 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. ▯ To avoid increased power consumption, occasionally clean the back of the appliance. ▯ 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. Preventing noises The appliance is not level Please align the appliance with a spirit level. If required, place something underneath. Containers or storage areas wobble or stick Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly if required. Bottles or receptacles are touching each other Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other.31 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 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. Floor of the refrigerator compartment is wet. The condensation channel or drainage hole are blocked. Clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole. See chapter Cleaning the appliance. The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold. Temperature has been set too low. Increase the temperature. The refrigeration 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. Large quantities of fresh food are placed in the freezer. Switch on fast cooling (see chapter Fast cooling). Appliance is not cooling, temperature display and light are lit. Showroom mode is switched on. Start appliance self-test (see chapter “Appliance self-test”). When the programme has ended, the appliance switches over to normal operation.32 Appliance self-test Your appliance features an automatic self-test program which shows you sources of faults which 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, press and hold the

refrigerator compartment fast button Û for 3 to 5 seconds until an audible signal sounds. The self-test programme starts. While the self-test is running, a long audible signal sounds in the meantime. If 2 audible signals sound and the set temperature is displayed after the self-test has ended, your appliance is OK. If 5 audible signals sound and the refrigerator compartment fast button Û flashes for 10 seconds after the self-test has ended, there is a fault. Inform customer service. Ending the appliance self-test When the programme has ended, the appliance switches over to normal operation. 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 FD - Nr E - Nr33 fr Table des matières frMode d’emploi Consignes de sécurité et avertissements 34 Avant de mettre l'appareil en service 34 Sécurité technique 34 Pendant l’utilisation 34 Les enfants et l’appareil 35 Dispositions générales 35 Conseil pour la mise au rebut 35