CE521EFE0 - Freezer CONSTRUCTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CE521EFE0 CONSTRUCTA

Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. This appliance complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances and is fitted with noise suppression. General information You can find general information about this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡ This manual is intended for the user of the appliance. ¡ Follow the safety instructions and warnings. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not connect the ap- pliance if it has been damaged in transit. Intended use Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely. This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Ob- serve the special installation instructions. Only use this appliance: ¡ As specified in this instruction manual. ¡ For freezing food and making ice. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en- vironment. ¡ Up to an altitude of max. 2000m above sea level.en Safety

Restriction on user group Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons. This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil- dren unless they are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable. Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight years old may load and unload the the fridge-freezer. Safe transport Follow these safety instructions when transporting the appliance. WARNING‒Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lif- ted.

Do not lift the appliance on your own. Safe installation Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING‒Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous.

Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.

Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.

The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.

When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.

When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged. WARNING‒Risk of fire! ¡ It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap- proved adapters.

Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.

If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.

Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.

Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.

Do not position portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units behind the appliance. Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance. WARNING‒Risk of electric shock! ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous.

Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources.

Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.

Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.

Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.

Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.en Safety

WARNING‒Risk of suffocation! ¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.

Keep packaging material away from children.

Do not let children play with packaging material. ¡ Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.

Keep small parts away from children.

Do not let children play with small parts. WARNING‒Risk of explosion! ¡ Electrical devices within the appliance may explode (e.g. heat- ers or electric ice makers).

Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance. ¡ Mechanical devices or other devices may damage the refri- geration circuit; flammable refrigerant may escape and ex- plode.

To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other mechanical devices or devices other than those recommen- ded by the manufacturer. ¡ Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive substances may explode, e.g. spray cans.

Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. WARNING‒Risk of fire! The vapours from flammable liquids may catch fire (explo- sion).

Store high-percentage alcohol tightly closed and standing up. WARNING‒Risk of injury! ¡ Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst.

Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment.Safety en

¡ Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases.

Do not damage the pipes of the refrigerant circuit or the in- sulation. ¡ The appliance may tip.

Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors. WARNING‒Risk of burns! Individual parts of the appliance become hot during operation.

Never touch these hot parts.

Keep children at a safe distance. WARNING‒Risk of cold burns! Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration.

Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth.

Avoid prolonged contact of skin with frozen food, ice and the tubes in the freezer compartment. CAUTION‒Risk of harm to health! To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observe the following instructions.

If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may lead to a considerable temperature increase in the compart- ments of the appliance.

Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems.

If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time, switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mould.en Safety

Damaged appliance Follow the safety instructions if your appliance is damaged. WARNING‒Risk of electric shock! ¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous.

Never operate a damaged appliance.

Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur- face.

Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al- ways unplug the appliance at the mains.

If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.

Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ¡ Improper repairs are dangerous.

Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.

Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk. WARNING‒Risk of fire! If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.

Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the ap- pliance.

Switch off the appliance. →Page42

Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the cir- cuit breaker in the fuse box.Safety en

Call after-sales service. →Page53en Preventing material damage

Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- age Follow these instructions to prevent material damage to your appliance, accessories or other objects in your kitchen. ATTENTION! ¡ Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous.

Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease. ¡ Using the base, runners or appli- ance doors as a seat surface or climbing surface may damage the appliance.

Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors. Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection and saving energy Help protect the environment by us- ing your appliance in a way that con- serves resources and by disposing of reusable materials properly. Disposing of packaging The packaging materials are environ- mentally compatible and can be re- cycled.

Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separ- ately. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority. Saving energy If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power. Selecting the installation location Follow these instructions when in- stalling your appliance. ¡ Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight. ¡ Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating ele- ments, cookers and other heat sources: – Maintain a 30mm clearance to electric or gas cookers. – Maintain a 30cm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers. The appliance needs to cool less frequently at low ambient temper- atures. ¡ Use a niche depth of 560mm. ¡ Do not cover or block ventilation openings. ¡ Ventilate the room daily. The air on the back wall of the ap- pliance does not warm up so in- tensely. The appliance must cool less fre- quently. Saving energy during use Follow these instructions when using your appliance. Note:The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy consump- tion of the appliance. ¡ Do not cover or block ventilation openings. The air on the back wall of the ap- pliance does not warm up so in- tensely.Installation and connection en

¡ Open the appliance door only briefly. ¡ Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the appli- ance quickly. ¡ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance. ¡ Thaw frozen food in the refriger- ator compartment to utilise the low temperature of the food. The air in the appliance does not warm up so intensely. The appliance must cool less fre- quently. ¡ Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel. ¡ Pack the food airtight. The air can circulate and the air humidity remains constant. ¡ Defrost the freezer compartment regularly. A frost-free freezer compartment is power-saving and cools the frozen food optimally. ¡ Only open the freezer compart- ment door briefly and then care- fully close it. A closed freezer compartment door protects the freezer compart- ment against severe icing. Installation and connection Installation and connec- tion You can find out where and how best to install your appliance here. You will also learn how to connect your appliance to the power supply. Scope of delivery After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and check the completeness of the delivery. If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our after-sales service

• Page53. The delivery consists of the following: ¡ Built-in appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories

¡ Energy label ¡ Product data sheet ¡ Information on the energy con- sumption and noises Installing and connecting the appliance Requirement:The scope of delivery of the appliance is checked.

ance's installation location.

2. Install the appliance in accordance

with the enclosed installation in- structions.

3. Prepare the appliance for first use.

Depending on the appliance specifications

Not in all countriesen Installation and connection

4. Electrically connect the appliance.

• Page41 Criteria for the installation location Follow these instructions when in- stalling your appliance. WARNING Risk of explosion! If the appliance is in a space that is too small, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mix- ture of gas and air.

Only install the appliance in a space with a volume of at least

per 8g refrigerant. The volume of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate. →Fig.

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 45kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be of sufficient sta- bility to bear the weight of the appli- ance. Permitted room temperature The permitted room temperature de- pends on the appliance's climate class. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. →Fig.

Climate class Permitted room temperat- ure SN 10°C to 32°C N 16°C to 32°C ST 16°C to 38°C T 16°C to 43°C The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature. If an appliance with climate class SN is operated at colder room temperat- ures, the appliance will not be dam- aged up to a room temperature of 5°C. Niche dimensions Observe the niche dimensions if you install your appliance in the furniture recess. If this is not the case, prob- lems may occur when installing the appliance. Niche depth Install the appliance in the recom- mended niche depth of 560mm. If the niche depth is smaller, the en- ergy consumption increases slightly. The niche depth must be a minimum 550mm. Niche width An inside niche width of at least 560mm is required for the appli- ance. Side-by-side installation If you want to install two appliances side by side, you must maintain a distance of at least 150mm between the appliances. Installing above and below You can install an additional refriger- ator above your appliance. Preparing the appliance for the first time

1. Remove the informative material.

2. Remove the protective foil and

transit bolts, e.g. remove the ad- hesive strips and carton.

3. Clean the appliance for the first

time. →Page47Familiarising yourself with your appliance en

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the mains plug of the appli-

ance's power cable in a socket nearby. The connection data of the appli- ance can be found on the rating plate. →Fig.

2. Check the mains plug is inserted

properly. a The appliance is now ready for use. Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

Rating plate Note:Deviations between your appli- ance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size. Controls The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operat- ing status.

sets the temperature of the freezer compartment.

lights up when Super freezing is switched on.

Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment in °C.

switches the appliance on or off. Features Features Here you can see an overview of the features of your appliance and their use. The features of your appliance de- pend on the model. Accessories Only use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Here you can find an over- view of your appliance's accessories and how to use them. The accessories for your appliance depend on the model. Ice pack Use the ice pack for temporarily keeping food cool, e.g. in a cool bag. Tip:If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice pack can be used to slow down the thawing process for the stored frozen food. Ice cube tray Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes. Making ice cubes

1. Fill the ice cube tray with water up

to ¾ and place in the freezer com- partment. If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen with a blunt implement only (e.g. spoon handle).

2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the

ice cube tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water.en Basic operation

Basic operation Basic operation You can find out everything you need to know about operating your appli- ance here. Switching on the appliance

a The appliance begins to cool. a A warning signal sounds and the temperature display flashes be- cause the freezer compartment is still too warm.

2. Switch off the warning signal with

a goes out as soon as the set temperature has been reached.

3. Set the required temperature.

• Page42 Operating tips ¡ Once you have switched on the appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours. Do not put in any food in the appli- ance until the temperature is reached. ¡ The front and top panels of the housing are temporarily heated slightly. This prevents condensa- tion in the area of the door seal. ¡ When you close the door of the freezer compartment, a vacuum may be created and you may not be able to open the freezer door again immediately. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset. Switching off the appliance

Press . a The appliance stops cooling. Setting the temperature After you have switched on the appli- ance, you can set the temperature. Setting the freezer compartment temperature

Press repeatedly until the tem- perature display shows the re- quired temperature. The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is −18°C. Additional functions Additional functions Find out which additional functions which can be used for your appli- ance. Automatic Super freezing Automatic Super freezing automatic- ally switches on when warm food is placed in the freezer. With automatic Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools down to a much lower temperature than for nor- mal mode. This freezes food quickly right through to the centre. If the automatic Super freezing is switched on, lights up and in- creased noises may occur. After operation, the appliance switches from automatic Super freez- ing to normal operation. Cancelling automatic Super freezing

Press repeatedly until the tem- perature display shows the re- quired temperature.Alarm en

Manual Super freezing Super freezing cools the freezer com- partment as cold as possible. This freezes food quickly right through to the centre. Switch off Super freezing four to sixhours before placing food weigh- ing 2kg or more into the freezer compartment. In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use Super freezing.

• "Prerequisites for freezing capa- city", Page44 Note:When Super freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur. Switching on manual Super freezing

Press repeatedly until lights up. Note:After approx. 60hours, the ap- pliance switches to normal operation. Switching off manual Super freezing

Press repeatedly until the tem- perature display shows the re- quired temperature. Alarm Alarm Your appliance is equipped with alarm functions. Door alarm If the appliance door is open for a longer period, the door alarm switches on. Switching off the warning signal (door alarm)

a The warning tone is switched off. Temperature alarm If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched on. CAUTION Risk of harm to health! During the thawing process, bacteria may develop and spoil the frozen food.

Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to de- frost.

Refreeze food only after cooking.

The frozen items should no longer be stored for the maximum stor- age period. The temperature alarm can be switched on without risk to the frozen food in the following cases: ¡ The appliance is switched on. ¡ When large quantities of fresh food are put in. ¡ The freezer compartment door is open for too long. Switching off the warning tone (temperature alarm)

Press . a The temperature display again in- dicates the set temperature. Freezer compartment Freezer compartment You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature can be set from −16°C to −24°C. Long-term storage of food should be at –18°C or lower. The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food long- term. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.en Freezer compartment

The time between putting fresh food in the freezer compartment and it freezing solid depends on various factors: ¡ Set temperature ¡ Food (size and type) ¡ Quantity and type of storage ¡ Quantity and type of food already stored Freezing capacity The maximum freezing capacity indic- ates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time. Information on the maximum freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. →Fig.

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 24 hours before placing

fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super freezing.

• "Switching on manual Super freezing", Page43

2. Fill the upper compartment with

food first. This is where the food freezes most quickly.

3. If the top compartment does not

have enough space, store the re- maining quantity in the compart- ment underneath. Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume Learn how to store the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer compartment.

Remove all fittings. →Page48

2. Store food directly on the shelves

and on the floor of the freezer compartment. Tips for buying frozen food Follow the tips when you are buying frozen food. ¡ Check the packaging is not dam- aged. ¡ Check the best-before date. ¡ The temperature in the supermar- ket freezer must be –18°C or lower. ¡ Do not interrupt the deep-freeze chain. If possible, transport frozen food in a cool bag and quickly place it in the freezer compart- ment. Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment Follow the tips if you are storing food in the freezer compartment. ¡ To quickly and gently freeze larger quantities of fresh food, place this in the top frozen food container. ¡ Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or the frozen food containers. ¡ Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact with frozen food. If necessary, redistribute frozen food in the freezer compartment. ¡ To ensure that the air can circulate freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go. Freezing smaller amounts of food quickly Observe the instructions when you want to freeze a smaller amount of food quickly.

1. Add the food in the top frozen food

containers, starting from the right.

2. Spread the food over a wide area

in the freezer compartment.Freezer compartment en

Tips for freezing fresh food Follow the tips when you freeze fresh food. ¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. ¡ Cooked, roasted or baked food is more suitable for consumption than food that can be eaten raw. ¡ In order to retain the nutritional value, flavour and colour, you should prepare certain food for freezing. – Vegetables: Wash, chop up, blanch. – Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution. Additional information on how to do this can be found in the relevant liter- ature. Food suitable for freezing ¡ Baked goods ¡ Fish and seafood ¡ Meat ¡ Poultry and game ¡ Vegetables, fruit and herbs ¡ Eggs without shells ¡ Dairy products, e.g. cheese, butter and quark ¡ Ready meals and leftovers, e.g. soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, bakes and desserts Food that is unsuitable for freezing ¡ Types of vegetables that are usu- ally eaten raw, e.g. lettuce or radishes ¡ Unpeeled or hard-boiled eggs ¡ Grapes ¡ Whole apples, pears and peaches ¡ Yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise Packing frozen food If you select suitable packaging ma- terial the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product qual- ity and prevent freezer burn.

1. Place the food in the packaging.

Suitable packaging: – Plastic film made of polyethyl- ene – Tubular film made of polyethyl- ene – Freezer bags made from poly- ethylene – Freezer containers Unsuitable packaging: – Wrapping paper – Greaseproof paper – Cellophane – Aluminium foil – Rubbish bags and used shop- ping bags

2. Squeeze out the air.

3. Pack food airtight to prevent it

from losing flavour and drying out. Suitable seals: – Rubber bands – Plastic clips – Cold-resistant adhesive tape

4. Label the packaging with the con-

tents and the date of freezing. Shelf life of frozen food at −18°C Observe the storage times when you freeze food. Food Storage time Fish, sausages, ready meals and baked goods Up to 6months Poultry, meat Up to 8months Vegetables, fruit Up to 12monthsen Defrosting

Freezer calendar The imprinted freezer calendar indic- ates the maximum storage duration in months at a constant temperature of –18°C. Defrosting methods for frozen food To retain the best-possible product quality, the defrosting method must be adjusted to the food and applica- tion. CAUTION Risk of harm to health! During the thawing process, bacteria may develop and spoil the frozen food.

Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to de- frost.

Refreeze food only after cooking.

The frozen items should no longer be stored for the maximum stor- age period. Defrosting method Food Refrigerator com- partment Animal-based food such as fish, meat, cheese, quark Room temperature Bread Microwave Food for immediate con- sumption or immediate preparation Oven or cooker Food for immediate con- sumption or immediate preparation Defrosting Defrosting Observe the information when you want to defrost your appliance. Defrosting in the freezer com- partment As the frozen food must not start thawing, the freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer com- partment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. Defrosting the freezer compartment Regularly defrost the freezer com- partment.

1. Switch on Super freezing approx.

fourhours before defrosting.

• "Switching on manual Super freezing", Page43 This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room tem- perature.

2. Remove the frozen food container

with the frozen food and temporar- ily place it in a cool location. Place ice packs (if available) on the frozen food.

3. Switch off the appliance.

4. Disconnect the appliance from the

power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

5. To accelerate the defrosting pro-

cess, place a pan of hot water on a trivet in the freezer compartment.

6. Wipe up the condensation water

with a soft cloth or sponge.

7. Rub the freezer compartment dry

with a soft, dry cloth.Cleaning and servicing en

8. Electrically connect the appliance.

9. Switch on the appliance.

• Page42 10.Reinsert the frozen food containers with the frozen food. Cleaning and servicing Cleaning and servicing To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Preparing the appliance for cleaning Find out how to prepare your appli- ance for cleaning.

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Disconnect the appliance from the

power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

3. Take out all of the food and store it

in a cool location. Place ice packs (if available) onto the food.

4. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow

5. Remove all fittings from the appli-

ance. →Page48 Cleaning the appliance Clean the appliance as specified to ensure that it is not damaged by in- correct cleaning or unsuitable clean- ing products. WARNING Risk of electric shock! ¡ An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

Do not use steam- or high-pres- sure cleaners to clean the appli- ance. ¡ Liquid in the lighting can be dan- gerous.

The rinsing water must not run into the light. ATTENTION! ¡ Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appli- ance.

Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.

Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.

Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content. ¡ If you clean fittings and accessor- ies in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour.

Never clean shelves or contain- ers in the dishwasher.

1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.

2. Clean the appliance, the fittings

and the door seals clean with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid.

3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry

4. Insert the fittings.

5. Electrically connect the appliance.

6. Switch on the appliance.

• Page42en Cleaning and servicing

7. Putting the food into the appliance.

Removing the fittings If you want to clean the fittings thor- oughly, remove these from your ap- pliance. Removing the freezer compartment shelf

Pull out the freezer compartment shelf and remove it.

Removing the frozen food container

1. Take out the frozen food container

as far as it will go.

2. Lift the frozen food container at the

front and remove it .

• Fig. 4Troubleshooting en

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous.

Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.

Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk. Malfunctions Fault Cause troubleshooting The appliance is not work- ing. No displays light up. The mains plug has not been inserted properly.

Connect the mains plug. Fuse has been tripped.

Check the fuses. The power has failed. 1. Check whether the power is on.

2. Place ice packs (if available) on the

frozen food. The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting light up. Showroom mode is switched on.

Carry out the appliance self-test.

• Page52 a Once the appliance self-test has ended, the appliance switches to normal operation. The refrigeration unit is switching on more fre- quently and for longer. The appliance door was opened frequently.

Do not open appliance door unne- cessarily. The ventilation openings are covered up.

Remove any obstructions from in front of the ventilation openings. Automatic Super freezing does not switch on. Not a fault. The appliance decides independently whether automatic Super freezing is required, and switches it on or off automat- ically. No action required.en Troubleshooting

Information on display panel Fault Cause troubleshooting The temperature display flashes and a warning signal sounds. Different causes are pos- sible.

Press . a The alarm is switched off. The appliance door is open.

Close the appliance door. The ventilation openings are covered up.

Remove any obstructions from in front of the ventilation openings. Larger quantities of fresh food have been put in.

Do not exceed the max. freezing ca- pacity.

• "Freezing capacity", Page44 Temperature problem Fault Cause troubleshooting The temperature differs greatly from the setting. Different causes are pos- sible.

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Switch the appliance back on after

fiveminutes. →Page42 ‒ If the temperature is too warm, check the temperature again after a couple of hours. ‒ If the temperature is too cold, check the temperature again on the following day. Noise Fault Cause troubleshooting Appliance has a humming sound. Not a fault. A motor is run- ning, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan. No action required. The appliance bubbles, buzzes or gargles. Not a fault. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. No action required. The appliance clicks. Not a fault. Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off. No action required. The appliance makes noises. The appliance is not level.

Align the appliance using a spirit level. If required, place something underneath it. Fittings wobble or stick.

Check the removable fittings and, if required, replace these. Containers are touching.

Fault Cause troubleshooting The appliance makes noises. Super freezing is switched on. No action required. Odours Fault Cause troubleshooting The appliance has an un- pleasant smell. Different causes are pos- sible.

1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.

2. Clean the appliance. →Page47

3. Clean all food packaging.

4. To prevent odours from forming,

store strong smelling food in air- tight containers.

5. After 24hours, check whether

odours are still forming.en Storage and disposal

Conducting an appliance self- test

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Switch the appliance back on after

approx. fiveminutes. →Page42

3. Within 10seconds of switching on,

press and hold for three to five seconds until –24°C lights up on the temperature display and an audible signal sounds. a The appliance self-test starts when the temperature displays light up in succession. a While the appliance self-test is run- ning, a long audible signal sounds. a If, at the end of the appliance self- test, two audible signals sound and the temperature display indic- ates the set temperature, your ap- pliance is OK. The appliance then switches to normal operation. a If the freezer compartment was too warm before the appliance self- test, the temperature alarm switches on.

• "Switching off the warning signal (door alarm)", Page43 a If, at the end of the appliance self- test, flashes for 10seconds, inform the after-sales service. Storage and disposal Storage and disposal You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances. Switching off the appliance

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Disconnect the appliance from the

power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

Clean the appliance. →Page47

5. Leave the appliance door open.

Disposing of old appliance Valuable raw materials can be re- claimed by recycling. WARNING Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.

Leave shelves and containers in- side the appliance to prevent chil- dren from climbing in.

Keep children away from the re- dundant appliance.

1. Unplug the appliance from the

2. Cut through the power cord.

3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-

vironmentally friendly manner. This appliance is labelled in ac- cordance with European Direct- ive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and re- cycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.Customer Service en

Customer Service Customer Service If you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance your- self or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. You can solve many problems your- self by consulting the information on eliminating faults in this instruction manual or on our website. If this is not the case, contact our Customer Service. We will always find an appropriate solution and try to avoid unnecessary visits being made by a Customer Ser- vice technician. With any warranty claims we will make sure that your appliance is re- paired by trained Customer Service technicians using original spare parts, including after the manufac- turer's warranty has expired. For safety reasons repairs to the ap- pliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. The warranty claim becomes void if repairs or in- terventions have been carried out by persons not authorised by us for that purpose or if our appliances have been fitted with spare, supplementary or accessory parts that were not genuine parts and then resulted in a defect. Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco- design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Eco- nomic Area. Note:Under the terms of the manu- facturer's warranty applicable to the location the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum dura- tion of the warranty (manufacturer's warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years (except for Denmark and Sweden, where it is 1 year) accord- ing to the terms of warranty applic- able to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself under local legislation. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our Cus- tomer Service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Ser- vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website. Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) You can find the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate.

Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly. Technical data Technical data Refrigerant, cubic capacity and fur- ther technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.

More information about your model can be found online at https:// www.bsh-group.com/energylabel

Only applies to countries in the European Economic Areaen Technical data

This web address is linked to the offi- cial EU EPREL product database. At the time of printing its web address had not yet been published. Please then follow the instructions on searching for models. The model identifier is made up of the charac- ters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- ternatively you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label.fr