HSBS17990A3R - Fridge Hanseatic - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HSBS17990A3R Hanseatic

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Gebrauchsanleitung

Anleitung/Version:

196170 DE 20190321

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Lieferumfang

Diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered compartments for identification

(19) REF.TEMP. LOCK/UNLOCK HOLD 3S UNLOCK (20)

Diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered compartments for identification

Diagram of a multi-chamber appliance with circular vent slots and directional arrows indicating flow or movement (no text or symbols)

Simple line drawing of a two-panel door with vertical bars on both sides (no text or symbols)

User manual

Manual/version:

196170 GB 20190321

Order no.: 8367 0901,

6566 3945,7389 3516

Reproduction, even of excerpts,

is not permitted!

Side by Side Fridge-freezer

Table of contents

Delivery GB-3

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-3

Check the delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-3

Appliance parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-4

Control panel GB-5

Safety GB-6

Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-6

Explanation of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-6

Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-6

Operation GB-12

Switching the appliance

on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-12

Locking/unlocking the

control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-12

Setting the temperature . . . . . . . GB-13

Holiday mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-15

Display stand-by mode . . . . . . . . GB-15

Door alarm GB-15

Rearranging the shelves . . . . . . . GB-16

Rearranging the door shelves....GB-16

Chilling food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-17

Filling the fridge compartment . . . GB-17

Maintaining quality . . . . . . . . . . GB-18

Freezing foods /

storing frozen foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-19

Freezing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-19

Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . GB-20

Defrosting food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-21

Preparing ice cubes . . . . . . . . . GB-21

Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . GB-22

Checking and cleaning the door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-22

Clean exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-22

Defrosting GB-22

Cleaning the fridge compartment . GB-23

Cleaning the freezer compartment GB-23

Interior lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-24

Start-up GB-25

Transport and unpacking . . . . . . . . GB-25

Choosing a suitable location ..... GB-25

Setting up and aligning the appliance . . . GB-26

Adjusting the doors . . . . . . . . . . . GB-27

Cleaning before use . . . . . . . . . . GB-27

Connecting the appliance . . . . . . GB-27

Troubleshooting table . . . . . . . . . GB-28

Service.... GB-29

Advice, order and complaint ..... GB-29

Repairs and spare parts . . . . . . . GB-29

Environmental protection . . . . . . . GB-30

Disposing of old electrical devices in an environmentally-friendly manner . . GB-30

Our contribution to the protection of the ozone layer . . . . . . . . . . . . GB-30

Product fiche concerning

Regulation (EU) Nr. 1060/2010 .... GB-31

Technical specifications . . . . . . . . GB-32

You can find more information on installation and start-up from page GB-25.

Before using the appliance, please first read through the safety instructions and user

manual carefully. This is the only way you can use all the functions reliably and reliably. Be absolutely sure to also observe the national regulations in your country, which are also valid in addition to the regulations specified in this user manual.

Keep all safety notices and instructions for future reference. Pass all safety notices and instructions on to the subsequent user of the product.

Delivery

Line drawing of a double door with two handles and a small mechanical component below (no text or symbols)

Package contents

1× Fridge-freezer

Fridge compartment:

3× Glass shelves, adjustable
1× Bottle rack
1× Glass shelf cover for a fruit/vegetable drawer
2× Fruit/vegetable drawers
3× Door shelves, large
2× Door shelves, small

Freezer compartment:

2× Glass shelves, adjustable
1× Glass shelf cover for the ice cube maker
1× Ice cube maker
1× Ice cube drawer
1× Freezer drawer, large
1× Freezer drawer, small
5× Door shelves

1× Egg rack
1× Spanner
1× User manual

Check the delivery

1. Move the appliance to a suitable place and unpack it (see "Transport and unpacking" on page GB-25).
2. Check that the delivery is complete.
3. Check whether the appliance was damaged during transit.
4. If the delivery is incomplete or the appliance has been damaged during transit, please contact our service department (see "Service" on page GB-29).

WARNING!

Risk of electric shock!

Never use a damaged appliance.

Appliance parts

Diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered compartments for identification

(1) Interior lighting
(2) Large door shelf
(3) Small door shelf
(4) Bottle rack
(5) Glass shelves in fridge compartment
(6) Glass shelve above fruit/vegetable drawers
(7) Fruit/vegetable drawers

(8) Glass shelves in freezer compartment
(9) Ice cube maker
(10) Ice cube drawer
(11) Large freezer drawer
(12) Small freezer drawer
(13) 4-star door shelves
(14) 2-star door shelves

Control panel

graph TD
    A["(15)"] --> B["FRZ.TEMP."]
    B --> C["MODE"]
    C --> D["(25)"]

(16) -88°C 80°C OFF (17) (18) VACATION QUICK FRZ. QUICK REF. LUCK (24) (23) (22) (21)

(19) REF.TEMP. LOCK/UNLOCK HOLD 3S UNLOCK (20)

(15) FRZ.TEMP. button for setting the temperature in the freezer compartment
(16) Temperature signal in freezer compartment
(17) Temperature signal in fridge compartment
(18) OFF signal appears when refrigeration is switched off
(19) REF.TEMP. button for setting the temperature in fridge compartment
(20) LOCK/UNLOCK button for locking/unlocking the control panel
(21) LOCK/UNLOCK signal lights up when the control panel is locked
(22) QUICKREF signal lights up when the "Quick refrigerating" setting is selected
(23) QUICKFRZ signal lights up when the "Quick freezing" setting is selected
(24) VACATION signal lights up when the "Holiday mode" setting is selected
(25) Selection button MODE to select between "Holiday mode", "Quick freezing", "Quick freezing and refrigerating" and "Quick refrigerating"

Safety

Intended use

This appliance is suitable for chilling fresh food, storing commercially frozen food, for freezing fresh, room-temperature foods and for making ice.

The appliance is intended solely for use in private households. It is not designed for commercial use.

Use the appliance exclusively as described in this user manual. Any other use is deemed improper and may result in damage to property or even personal injury. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by improper use.

The interior lighting is intended exclusively for lighting the fridge compartment and freezer compartment. It is not suitable for use as lighting for a room.

Explanation of terms

The following symbols can be found in this user manual.

WARNING

This symbol indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

This symbol indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

This symbol warns against possible damage to property.

This symbol refers to useful additional information.

Explanation of symbols

Warning! Risk of fire / flammable materials

4-star logo: Freezer compartment at -18 °C or colder

Freezer compartment at -12 ^ or colder

This appliance complies with the relevant European and national guidelines. This is confirmed with the CE label (corresponding explanations are available from the manufacturer).

Safety notices

In this chapter you will find general safety instructions which you must always observe for your own protection and that of third parties. Please also observe the warning notices in the individual chapters.

WARNING

Risks in handling household electrical appliances

Risk of electric shock!

Touching live parts may result in severe injury or death.

■ Only use the appliance indoors. Do not use in wet rooms or in the rain.
■ Do not operate or continue to operate the appliance, if
– it shows visible signs of damage, e.g. the power cord is defective,

– it starts smoking or there is a smell of burning,

- it makes unfamiliar noises.

In such cases, remove the mains plug or unscrew/isolate the fuse and contact our service department (see page GB-29).

■ The appliance corresponds to protection class I and may only be connected to a plug with a protective conductor that has been installed properly. When connecting, make sure that it has the right voltage. You can find more detailed information about this on the nameplate.
- Do not connect to a timer or a separate remote-controlled system for distance monitoring and control. Do not use a power strip or extension cords.
- If the mains plug is no longer accessible after installation, an all-pole disconnecting device complying with overvoltage category III must be connected to the house wiring with a contact gap of at least 3 mm; this includes fuses, circuit breakers and contactors.
- Do not kink or pinch the mains cable or lay it over sharp edges. This may cause the cable to break and/or cause damage to the insulation.
- When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.
- Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
- Keep the appliance, the mains plug and the mains cord away from open flames and hot surfaces.
■ When pulling the mains plug out of the socket, always take hold of the

mains plug itself and never the mains cord.

■ Never touch the mains plug with wet hands.
■ Never immerse the mains cord or plug in water or any other liquids.
■ If the mains cord of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, through customer service or by a qualified specialist.
- Inspections and repairs to the appliance may only be carried out by authorised specialists (see "Service" on page GB-29)).
■ Do not attempt to replace the interior lighting yourself.
■ Independent repairs made to the appliance may cause damage to property and personal injury, and any liability and warranty claims will be forfeited. Never try to repair a defective or suspected defective appliance yourself.
■ Only parts corresponding to the original appliance specifications may be used for repairs. This appliance contains electrical and mechanical parts which are essential for protection against potential sources of danger.
■ Do not remove the cover from the interior lighting.
- Do not put any objects in or through the housing openings, and also make sure that children cannot insert any objects in them.
- In the event of a fault, as well as before extensive cleaning, pull out the mains plug or isolate/unscrew the fuse.
■ Always pull the mains plug out of the socket when the appliance is not in use and before maintenance.

Risks to children

Risk of suffocation!

Children can become entangled in the packaging fi lm or swallow small parts and suffocate.

■ Do not allow children to play with the packaging fi lm.
■ Stop children from pulling small parts from the device or taking them out of the accessory bag and putting them in their mouths.
■ When disposing of the appliance, leave all shelves and drawers in the unit so as to prevent children from getting trapped inside.

Risks when dealing with chemical substances

Danger of explosion!

Improper handling of chemical substances can lead to explosions.

• Do not store explosive substances or spray cans with flammable propellants inside the appliance, as they may cause ignitable gas-air mixtures to explode.

■ Never use defrosting sprays. They can generate explosive gases.

CAUTION

Risks for certain groups of people

Dangers for children and people with limited physical, sensory or mental capacity!

■ This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they

have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

■ Make sure children do not have unsupervised access to the appliance.

Risks when dealing with fridge and freezer appliances

Fire hazard!

Improper handling of the appliance can lead to fire and property damage.

■ Only connect the appliance to a properly installed and earthed electric socket. Do not connect to a multi-socket extension cable or a multi-socket plug.
■ To ensure adequate air circulation, do not close the ventilation openings in the device housing or the installation housing.
- Do not place the appliance directly against the wall. Adhere to minimum distances (see "Choosing a suitable location" on page GB-25).

Dangers from the refrigerant!

Your appliance's refrigeration circuit contains the environmentally-friendly, but fl ammable refrigerant R600a (isobutane).

■ Mechanical intervention in the refrigeration system must only be carried out by authorised specialists.

- Do not damage the refrigeration circuit, for example by piercing the refrigerant channels of the condensate vaporiser with sharp objects, cutting off the tubing, etc.

■ Refrigerant is flammable when spurting out and can damage the eyes. In this case, rinse your eyes in clean water and seek medical assistance immediately.

Risk of fi re!

- To prevent the formation of a flammable gas-air mixture in the event of a leakage in the refrigeration circuit, the installation space must have a minimum size of 1 m ^3 per 8 g of refrigerant in compliance with the EN 378 standard. The amount of refrigerant contained in your appliance can be found on the data sheet (see "Technical specifications" on page GB-32).

Risk of injury!

Improper handling of the appliance may result in injury.

■ The appliance is heavy and bulky.

Seek the help of another person during transport and setup.

■ Bases, drawers, doors, etc. must not be used as steps or for support purposes.

■ Do not place heavy objects on the appliance, as they could fall down and cause injuries.

■ Take care to prevent the risk of tripping when laying the mains cord.

■ Make sure that no fingers get caught when closing the doors.

Health hazard!

Contaminated foods can cause health problems.

■ Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.

■ Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.

■ Store raw meat and fi sh in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.

■ Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.

■ One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.

■ If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

Health hazard!

Incorrect handling, insufficient cooling or overlapping items can spoil the stored food. This could lead to a risk of food poisoning when consumed!

- Carefully pack raw meat, poultry and fish in particular to ensure that adjacent food cannot be contaminated by salmonella or similar bacteria.

■ Abide by the storage times recommended by food manufacturers.

■ Pay attention to the star classifications ( ^ ^ and ^* ^ in the freezer

compartment and the resulting storage periods for freezer products.

■ Note that the shelf life of stored food may be shortened due to a rise in the temperature inside the appliance e.g. because of cleaning or power failure.
- Remove the stored frozen food from the appliance – even when only switching off the appliance temporarily – and store it in a sufficiently cool place or in another refrigerating appliance.
■ Consume thawed and defrosted foods immediately; do not refreeze.
■ After a possible power failure, check whether the stored foodstuffs are still edible.
■ Only use fresh drinking water to make ice cubes.

The appliance may not operate properly if exposed to low ambient temperatures for extended periods of time. This can then lead to an increase in temperature inside the appliance.

- Abide by the specified ambient temperature (see “Climate categories” line on page GB-31).

Risk of injury from frozen goods!

Improper handling of the appliance may result in injury. There is a risk of burns caused by low temperatures.

■ The food and the inside walls of the freezer compartment have a very low temperature. Never touch them with wet hands. This can cause injury to the skin. Skin damage can occur even with dry skin.
- Do not put ice cubes or ice cream straight into your mouth from the freezer compartment.

! NOTICE

Risk of damage!

If the cooling unit has been transported horizontally, lubricant from the compressor may get into the cooling circuit.

■ If possible, do not tilt the cooling appliance horizontally.
- Allow the cooling unit to stand upright for 2 hours before start-up. The lubricant will flow back into the compressor during this time.

Improper handling of the appliance can lead to property damage.

• Do not pull or lift the device by the doors or door handles.
• Do not use sharp or pointed objects to unpack it.
• Do not use any electrical parts inside the appliance that do not conform to the manufacturer's recommended design.

• Do not put any objects in the cooling system's ventilation slots and also make sure that children cannot insert any objects in them.
  ■ Only use original accessories.

• Wait 5 minutes after switching off. Only then switch the appliance on again.

• Do not use any means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up defrosting, for example, do not use any electric heating equipment, knives or devices with an open flame such as a candle. The thermal insulation and the interior are scratch and heat-sensitive and can melt.
  ■ Do not use any mechanical devices or means other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
  ■ When cleaning, please note:

– Never use harsh, granular, soda, acid, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners. All-purpose cleaners with a neutral pH are recommended.
- Door seals and plastic parts are sensitive to oil and grease. Remove contaminants as quickly as possible.
– Use only soft cloths for cleaning.

Operation

Before getting started

• Read chapter "Start-up" from page GB-25 and all the safety notices.
• Set up and connect the appliance as described in chapter "Start-up" on page GB-25.

Switching the appliance on and off

NOTICE

Risk of damage!

If the cooling unit has been transported horizontally, lubricant from the compressor may get into the cooling circuit.

- Allow the appliance to stand upright for approx. 2 hours after transport and before connecting.

Switching on

1. Insert the mains plug into an easily accessible socket (220-240 V\~ / 50 Hz).

2. On the control panel the temperature signals (16) and (17) will light up.

3. When you open one of the appliance doors, the interior of the appliance is lit up.

4. The compressor starts to work, the refrigerant flows through the pipes and a quiet humming sound can be heard. The appliance is switched on.

5. If the appliance makes worrying noises check the solid base and remove any objects that are on top of the appliance.

Switching off

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
   – The signals on the control panel go out.

2. When you open one of the appliance doors, the lights inside the appliance (1) remain switched off.
   – The compressor is switched off. The appliance doesn't refrigerate.

3. Empty the appliance and clean it (see "Care and maintenance" on page GB-22).

4. Leave the appliance doors slightly open to prevent mould from forming.

Locking/unlocking the control panel

-88°C OFF VACATION QUICK FRZ. QUICK REF. LuGx (21) (20) REF.TEMP LOCK/U NLOCK HOLD 38/UNLOCK

The fridge-freezer is protected against unintentional changes in settings. The symbol lights up on the display. If any button is pressed you will hear a beeping sound and the (21) signal will flash. The control panel is locked.

Unlocking

• Press the LOCK/UNLOCK button (20) down for 3 seconds. The symbol lights up and a beep sounds. The control panel buttons are now released.

Locking

• Press the LOCK/UNLOCK button (20) down for 3 seconds.
  You will hear a beeping sound and the lock symbol will appear on the display.

If no button is pressed for 25 seconds, the control panel will lock automatically.

Setting the temperature

WARNING

Health hazard!

The appliance may not operate properly if exposed to low ambient temperatures for extended periods of time. This can then lead to an increase in temperature in the fridge and freezer compartment.

■ Always abide by the prescribed ambient temperature (see “Climate categories” line on page GB-31).

Using the buttons (15) FRZ.TEMP. and (19) REF.TEMP you can set the temperature in the freezer compartment and in the fridge compartment independently of one another.

• First select a medium setting.
• If, for example in summer, the ambient temperature increases, select a lower setting accordingly.

Freezer compartment

(15) (16) FRZ.TEMP. MODE -88°C 8°C OFF VACATION QUICK FRZ. QUICK REF. LOCK

1. Press the (15) FRZ.TEMP. button once. The (16) signal will flash.
2. Press the FRZ.TEMP. button enough times until the desired temperature is displayed. Once the signal appears permanently, the temperature has been set.

The following temperatures are available:

The ideal temperature for the freezer compartment is -18 ^ .

Fridge compartment

(17) (19) -88°C OFF VACATION QUICK FRZ. QUICK REF. LOCK REF.TEMP. LOCK/UNLOCK HOLD 3S UNLOCK

1. Press the (19) REF.TEMP. button once. The (17) signal will flash.
2. Press the REF.TEMP. button enough times until the temperature is displayed. Once the signal appears permanently, the temperature has been set.

The following temperatures are available:

The ideal temperature for the fridge compartment is +6 °C.

Quick freezing

(16) FRZ.TEMP. -24 °C 8 °C MOD F (25) (23) * QUICK FRZ. ↑

Select the (23) QUICKFRZ setting. "Quick freezing" to pre-chill the freezer compartment before storing food and to freeze fresh food.

1. Press the (25) MODE selection button enough times until the ✗ symbol appears on the display. The (16) signal indicates the temperature setting -24 °C for the freezer compartment.
2. Once the temperature in the freezer compartment is -18 ^ (check with a fridge/freezer thermometer), you can store the frozen food in the freezer compartment.
3. If the freezer temperature is -22^ C, you can store fresh foods. The temperature in the freezer compartment rises temporarily.
4. After 24 hours, the goods are frozen to the core. Press the selection button enough times until the original temperature setting is shown again on the display. The ⚙ symbol goes out. “Quick freezing” is switched off.

Quick refrigerating

FRZ.TEMP. MODE (25) (22) -88°C 2°C (17) QUICK REF.

Select the (22) QUICKREF setting. "Quick refrigerating", for example when you would like a can you have put in the fridge to be cooled faster.

1. Press the (25) MODE selection button enough times until the ⚙ symbol appears on the display. The (17) signal indicates the temperature setting 2 °C for the fridge compartment.
2. Once the fridge compartment is cold enough, press the selection button enough times until the original temperature setting is shown again on the display. The ⚙ symbol goes out. “Quick refrigerating” is switched off.

Quick freezing and Quick refrigerating at the same time

You can set "Quick freezing" and "Quick refrigerating" at the same time.

- Press the (25) MODE selection button enough times until both 🔔 and ❄ symbols appear on the display.

Holiday mode

WARNING

Health hazard!

Stored food can spoil from insufficient cooling. This could lead to a risk of food poisoning when consumed.

■ Note that the shelf life of stored food may be shortened due to a rise in the temperature inside the appliance.
- Remove stored food from the appliance – even when only switching off the appliance temporarily – and store it in a sufficiently cool place or in another refrigerating appliance.
■ Consume thawed and defrosted foods immediately; do not refreeze.

FRZ.TEMP. MODE (25) (24) - 18°C OFF VACATION (18)

You can switch off the fridge compartment (e.g. while on holiday) without interrupting the power supply. The freezer compartment will stay cold.

Setting

- Press the (25) MODE selection button once. The (24) 'Holiday mode' symbol and the (18) OFF signal will appear on the display. The temperature signals (16) and (17) show -18^ and “-”.

Turning off

You can turn off "Holiday mode" in various ways.

• Press the (25) MODE selection button four times. The original temperature settings will appear on the display. "Holiday mode" is turned off.
• Press the (19) REF.TEMP. button once. The (17) temperature signal will flash. If you press the REF.TEMP button again you will change the temperature setting of the fridge compartment and thus turn off "Holiday mode".
• Press the (15) FRZ.TEMP. button once. The (16) temperature signal will flash. If you press the FRZ.TEMP button again you will change the temperature setting of the freezer compartment and thus turn off "Holiday mode".

Display stand-by mode

If no button has been pressed for 60 seconds, all display signals will switch off.

To get the display signals to light up,

• press any button.
• open a door.

Door alarm

The use of energy and the temperature inside the appliance can increase if the doors are opened often or for long periods of time.

To avoid an excessive loss of cooling, you will hear a beeping noise when one or both doors of the fridge-freezer have been open for more than 2 minutes.

- Close the open door(s).

Rearranging the shelves

The glass shelves (5) and (8) as well as the bottle rack (4) can be taken out and rearranged if necessary.

1. Lift the glass tray/bottle rack and take it out.
2. Place the glass shelf/bottle rack in a new position.

Rearranging the door shelves

The door shelves (13) and (14) can also be taken out and re-positioned.

1. Lift the door shelves up and take them out.
2. Insert the door shelf from above.

Chilling food

WARNING

Danger of explosion!

Improper handling of the appliance can lead to explosions.

- Do not store explosive substances or spray cans with flammable propellants inside the appliance, as they may cause ignitable gas-air mixtures to explode.

CAUTION

Health hazard!

Contaminated foods can cause health problems.

■ Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the temperature in the compartments of the appliance.
■ Clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact with food and accessible drainage systems.
■ Store raw meat and fi sh in suitable containers in the refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip onto other food.
■ Two-star frozen-food compartments are suitable for storing pre-frozen food, storing or making ice-cream and making ice cubes.
■ One-, two- and three-star compartments are not suitable for the freezing of fresh food.
■ If the refrigerating appliance is left empty for long periods, switch off, defrost, clean, dry, and leave the door open to prevent mould developing within the appliance.

Filling the fridge compartment

Diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered compartments and water level indicator

- Fill the fridge compartment in such a way that the temperature conditions inside are used to their full potential.

• Place spreadable butter and cheese on the upper large door shelf (2). This is where the temperature is warmest.
• Store cans, glasses and eggs on the door shelves (2). Eggs are best stored on the supplied egg rack.
• Place drinks cartons and bottles in the small door shelves (3). To reduce the load of the door hinges, place full containers closer to the door hinge.

– Store small bottles and tubes in the large door shelf (2).

- Place securely closed bottles in the bottle rack (4).

- Place cooked and baked foods on the glass shelves (5).

- Place fresh meat, game, poultry, bacon, sausage and raw fish on the glass shelf (6) above the fruit/vegetable drawers (7). This is where the temperature is lowest.

- Place fresh fruit and vegetables in the fruit/vegetable drawers (7).

• Only store strong alcohol standing upright and closed tightly.
• Allow hot foot to cool before placing it in the fridge compartment.

Maintaining quality

• To maintain the flavour and freshness of food in the fridge compartment, only place packaged food in the fridge compartment. Use special plastic containers for food or customary films.
• Place the food

– in the fridge in a way that allows the air to circulate freely. Do not cover the shelves with paper or anything similar.

– somewhere that is not directly against the rear wall. Otherwise it may freeze onto the rear wall.

Freezing foods / storing frozen foods

WARNING

Danger of explosion!

Improper handling of the appliance may lead to an explosion.

- Do not store explosive substances or spray cans with flammable propellants inside the appliance, as they may cause ignitable gas-air mixtures to explode.

WARNING

Health hazard!

Incorrect handling, insufficient cooling or overlapping items can spoil the stored food. This could lead to a risk of food poisoning when consumed!

- Carefully pack raw meat, poultry and fish in particular to ensure that adjacent food cannot be contaminated by salmonella or similar bacteria.

■ Abide by the storage times recommended by food manufacturers. Note that the shelf life of frozen food may be shortened due to a rise in the temperature inside the appliance e.g. because of cleaning or power failure.

- Pay attention to the star classifications (* * * and *) in the freezer compartment and the resulting storage periods for freezer products..

- In case of prolonged power failure or malfunction of the appliance, remove the stored frozen food from the appliance and store it in a sufficiently cool place or in another refrigerating appliance (see "Product fi che concerning Regulation (EU) Nr. 1060/2010" on page GB-31 for storage time in case of malfunction).

■ After a malfunction, check whether the stored food is still edible. Consume thawed and defrosted foods immediately, do not refreeze.

CAUTION

Risk of injury!

Improper handling of the appliance may result in injury. Risk of burns caused by low temperatures.

■ The food and the inside walls of the freezer area have a very low temperature. Never touch them with wet hands. This can cause injury to the skin. Skin damage can occur even with dry skin.

- Let ice cubes or ice lollies thaw a little before eating, do not put into your mouth straight from the freezer area.

Freezing food

Freezing means reducing the core temperature of fresh, room-temperature food to frozen as quickly as possible – for best results “flash-frozen”. If not cooled quickly enough, the food will be “killed by frost”, i.e. the structure will be destroyed. A constant storage temperature of -18^ C is needed to maintain the food’s consistency, taste and nutritional value.

- Place food you want to freeze on the glass shelves (8), in the freezer drawers (11) and (12) or in the 4-star door shelves (13).

Preparing the food

• Only freeze high quality food.
• Freeze fresh and prepared food dry and unseasoned. Unsalted foods are more durable.
• Allow prepared food to cool before freezing. This not only saves power, but also prevents excessive frost formation in the freezer area.
• Carbonated drinks are not suitable for freezing because the carbon dioxide escapes during freezing.

Selecting suitable packaging

Packaging is important when freezing. This will protect against oxidation, penetration by microbes, transfer of odours and flavourings and drying out (freezer burn).

- Only use packaging material that is strong, impermeable to air and liquid, not too stiff and labelled. It should be designated as suitable for freezer use.

Portioning food

• Create flat portions if possible; these freeze through to the core faster.
• Expel the air from the freezer bag as this causes the contents to dry out and takes up space.
• Use plastic clips, rubber bands or adhesive tapes to seal.
• Fill liquid containers no more 34 full, because liquids expand when frozen.
• Do not store any glass or metal containers containing liquid. The containers can burst.
• Only freeze strong alcohol standing upright and closed tightly.
• Label frozen goods according to type, amount and freezing and expiry date with a permanent marker or with sticky labels.

Freezing capacity

• Adhere to the maximum freezing capacity. You will find information about "Freezing capacity in kg/24 hours" in the data sheet on page GB-31.
• Up to 10 kg: Once the freezer temperature is -18°C, you can freeze fresh, room-temperature foods.
• Over 10 kg: Keep fresh goods out of contact with existing frozen foods as they could start to thaw. If contact with stored food cannot be avoided, we recommend that you create a cold reserve in the freezer before freezing the fresh goods (see "Quick freezing" on page GB-13).

The temperature in the freezer briefly rises after placing fresh goods inside. After 24 hours, the goods are frozen to the core.

Storing frozen food

The deep-freeze chain must not be broken between the manufacturer and your freezer. The temperature of the frozen food must always be at least -18^ C.

• Therefore, do not buy any goods that
- are in frosty, over-icy chests.
- are stacked above the stipulated high-load marker.
– partially clumped (particularly easy to identify with berries and vegetables).
– have snow and juice traces.
- Transport frozen foods in special styrofoam boxes or insulated bags.
- Observe the storage conditions and storage times on the packaging.
- You can store frozen goods in the entire freezer compartment.

2-star door shelves

In the freezer compartment of your fridge-freezer, there are 2-star door shelves (14). They are labelled with a symbol. The temperature in the 2-star door shelves is -12 °C and colder.

- Only use the 2-star door shelves for medium-term storage or already frozen goods, e.g. frozen foods.

The storage period in the 2-star door shelves is a maximum of 3 weeks. Please note the manufacturer instructions on the packaging.

Defrosting food

Observe the following basic rules when defrosting food:

• To defrost food, remove it from the freezer and let it defrost at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
• To defrost food quickly, use the defrost function on your microwave, for example. Observe the manufacturer's instructions and note that bacteria and germs can form in this way.
• Cook or use thawed foods as soon as possible.
• Dispose of the defrosting liquid.
• If you only want to defrost part of a pack, remove the portion you need and immediately close the rest of the pack. This prevents “freezer burn” and reduces ice formation on the remaining food.
• Always defrost meat, poultry and fish in the refrigerator. Make sure that the frozen food is not immersed in its own thawing liquid.

Preparing ice cubes

WARNING

Health hazard!

Incorrect handling can lead to risks of causing food poisoning.

■ Use only fresh drinking water to make ice cubes.

1. Pull the ice cube maker (9) out from the freezer.

(26) (9)

1. Fill the ice trays (26) to the WATER LEVEL mark with fresh drinking water.
2. Put the ice cube maker back into the freezer.

Diagram of a multi-chamber appliance with circular vent slots and directional arrows indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

1. To loosen the ice cubes, turn the knobs (27) clockwise halfway. The ice trays will bend slightly and the ice cubes will fall into the ice cube drawer (10).

Care and maintenance

WARNING

Risk of electric shock!

Touching live parts may result in severe injury or death.

■ Before cleaning, unplug the mains plug from the socket or isolate/un-screw the fuse. Always take hold of the mains plug itself, do not pull on the mains cord.

CAUTION

Dangers for children and people with limited physical, sensory or mental capacity!

■ Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are supervised.

NOTICE

The surfaces and appliance parts can become damaged through unsuitable handling.

■ Never use harsh, soda, acid, solvent or abrasive cleaners. These attack the plastic surfaces. All-purpose cleaners with a neutral pH are recommended.
■ Use care products only on the outer surfaces.
■ Door seals and plastic parts are sensitive to oil and grease. Remove contaminants as quickly as possible.
■ Only use soft cloths.

Checking and cleaning the door seals

The door seals must be checked regularly so that no air can enter the appliance.

1. To test them, clamp a thin piece of paper in various places. The paper should be difficult to pull through at all points.
2. If the seal is not uniform everywhere: Warm the seal in the appropriate places in front of you with a hair dryer and pull it out with your fingers.
3. Only clean dirty seals with clean water.

Clean exterior

– Painted surfaces:
Use only light pH-neutral soapy water.
– Stainless steel surfaces:
Use special stainless steel cleaner from a specialist shop. Never use polish.

Defrosting

The fridge and freezer compartments remain ice-free thanks to the No-Frost technology. Defrosting is not necessary; it occurs automatically.

Cleaning the fridge compartment

For hygiene reasons, it is important to clean the inside of the appliance, including the internal fixtures, regularly.

Keep the door to the freezer compartment closed during cleaning so that it does not warm up. The frozen food can withstand several hours like this. Should you need a longer time to clean, remove the frozen goods from the freezer. Make sure that your food is kept cool enough.

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket or switch off the fuse.
2. Remove the chilled goods and store in a cool room.
3. Remove the door shelves (2) and (3), the glass shelves (5) and (6), the bottle rack (4) and the fruit/vegetable drawers (7) and clean all parts with lukewarm water. Then dry everything thoroughly.
4. Wash the interior with warm water and washing up liquid.
5. When wiping clean, add a few drops of vinegar to the water to prevent mould from forming.
6. Only clean the door seals with clean water; they are sensitive to oil and fat.
7. Wipe the interior dry and leave the door open a while to air.
8. Re-insert the shelves and drawers.
9. Place the food back in the fridge.
10. Connect the mains plug to the socket or switch on the fuse again.
11. Set the desired fridge and freezer temperature.

Cleaning the freezer compartment

WARNING

Danger of explosion! Improper handling of the appliance can lead to defl agration or explosion!

■ Never use defrosting sprays. They can generate explosive gases.

NOTICE

- Do not use any means other than those recommended by the manufacturer to speed up defrosting. For example, do not use any electric heating equipment, knives or devices with an open flame such as a candle. The thermal insulation and the interior are scratch and heat-sensitive and can melt.

Preparation

To ensure the frozen goods have a cold reserve and do not defrost as quickly, set to QUICKFRZ. 'Quick freezing' at least 3 hours before cleaning.

- Press the MODE selection button (25) enough times until the ✗ symbol appears on the display. The signal indicates the temperature setting -24 °C for the freezer compartment.

Emptying the freezer compartment

1. Disconnect the mains plug from the socket or switch off the fuse.
2. Remove the frozen food from the freezer.

3. Wrap the frozen food thickly in newspaper and store it in a cool room. You can also use the fridge compartment of the fridge-freezer for this.

4. Remove the internal fixtures from the freezer: Glass shelves (8), ice cube maker (9), ice cube drawer (10), freezer drawers (11) and (12), 4-star door shelves (13) and 2-star door shelves (14).

Cleaning the appliance

1. Wash the internal fixtures in warm water with washing up liquid and dry thoroughly.
2. Wash the interior with warm water and washing up liquid.
3. When wiping clean, add a few drops of vinegar to the water to prevent mould from forming.
4. Only clean the door seals with clean water; they are sensitive to oil and fat.
5. Rub everything dry completely, including the door seals, and allow to air briefly.

Switching on the freezer again

1. Re-insert the internal fittings.
2. Connect the mains plug to the socket or switch on the fuse again.
3. To cool down the freezer compartment quickly, press the MODE selection button (25) enough times until the ✗QUICK-FRZ. symbol (23) appears on the display.
4. Place the frozen food back into the freezer once the freezer has reached a temperature of -18^ .
5. Set the desired fridge and freezer temperature.

Interior lighting

WARNING

Risk of electric shock!

Touching live parts may result in severe injury or death.

■ Do not remove the cover from the interior lighting.
- Do not attempt to replace the interior lighting.

The interior lighting (1) switches on automatically when the door is opened and goes out when the door is closed.

Maintenance-free LEDs are used to light the appliance. If the interior lighting fails, contact an authorised professional (see "Service" on page GB-29).

Start-up

Transport and unpacking

WARNING

Risk of suffocation!

Children can become entangled in the packaging fi lm or swallow small parts and suffocate.

■ Do not allow children to play with the packaging fi lm.
■ Stop children from pulling small parts from the device or taking them out of the accessory bag and putting them in their mouths.

CAUTION

Risk of injury!

Improper handling of the appliance may result in injury.

■ The appliance is heavy and bulky. Seek the help of another person during transport and setup.
■ Bases, drawers, doors, etc. must not be used as steps or for support purposes.

NOTICE

Risk of damage!

Improper handling of the appliance may result in damage.

■ If possible, do not tilt the appliance horizontally.
- Allow the appliance to stand upright for approx. 2 hours after transport and before connecting.
■ Do not use sharp or pointed objects to unpack it.

- Move the appliance using a wheeled platform for furniture and with a second person.

- Unpack the appliance and carefully remove all packaging, plastic moulding, adhesive strips, protective film and foam padding from the inside, outside and back of the appliance.

Choosing a suitable location

CAUTION

Dangers from the refrigerant!

• Do not damage the refrigeration circuit, for example by piercing the refrigerant channels of the condensate vaporiser with sharp objects, cutting off the tubing, etc.
• To prevent the formation of a flammable gas-air mixture in the event of a leakage in the refrigeration circuit, the installation space must have a minimum size of 1 m ^3 per 8 g of refrigerant in compliance with the EN 378 standard. The amount of refrigerant contained in your appliance can be found on the data sheet (see "Technical specifications" on page GB-32).
  ■ Refrigerant is flammable when spurting out and can damage the eyes. In this case, rinse your eyes in clean water and seek medical assistance immediately.

NOTICE

Risk of damage!

The appliance may not operate properly if exposed to low ambient temperatures for extended periods of time. This can then lead to an increase in temperature inside the appliance.

■ Make sure that the intended ambient temperature is maintained (see "Climate Categories" on page GB-31).

To prevent the formation of a flammable gas-air mixture in the event of a leakage in the refrigeration circuit, the installation space must have a minimum size of 7.5 m^3 .

Suitable locations are dry, well-ventilated areas that are cool if possible.

Unsuitable locations are ones with direct sunlight or which are directly next to an oven, hob or radiator.

The following minimum distances must be maintained:

– from electrical hobs 10cm
– from oil and coal burning stoves 30cm
– from other cooling appliances 10cm
– from washing machines/dishwashers10cm

If you would like to reduce these distances, you can fit an insulation plate between the appliances.

If underfloor heating is installed at the set-up location, place the cooling appliance on an insulation plate made from solid material.

The use of energy depends on the location selected. The use of energy can increase if the temperature is higher or lower than the prescribed room temperature.

Setting up and aligning the appliance

1. Place the appliance on as flat and as firm a base as possible.
2. To ensure adequate air circulation,
3. maintain a minimum distance of 10cm to the rear wall.

4. maintain a distance of 10cm on the sides.
   – free an area of at least 30cm above the appliance.

5. Check the position with a spirit level.

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1. Level out any unevenness on the ground using both of the front screw feet (28).

2. Close the doors.

3. Tilt the appliance backwards slightly and screw/unscrew the screw feet.
4. Stand the appliance back up again and check the alignment with a spirit level.
5. Repeat the process until the appliance is standing up vertically. The appliance should not move when opening the doors.

Adjusting the doors

It may be that the doors are not on the same level, even if the fridge-freezer itself is completely level. In this case, you can adjust the position of the doors by lowering or lifting the door to the fridge compartment.

! NOTICE

The doors can be adjusted by a maximum of 5mm.

1. Open the door to the fridge compartment wide.

(a) (b) lower lift

1. Turn the locknut (a) clockwise with two whole rotations to loosen it. Use the spanner supplied to do this.
2. Turn the adjusting nut (b) in the desired direction until the doors are on the same level.
3. Tighten the locknut (a) again by turning it anticlockwise.

Cleaning before use

To remove the odour that comes with all new appliances, clean the appliance before using it (see "Cleaning the fridge compartment" and "Cleaning the freezer compartment" on page GB-23).

Connecting the appliance

NOTICE

Risk of damage!

If the cooling unit has been transported horizontally, lubricant from the compressor may get into the cooling circuit.

■ If possible, do not tilt the cooling appliance horizontally.
- Allow the appliance to stand upright for approx. 2 hours after transport and before connecting. This allows the lubricant enough time to flow back into the compressor.

- Insert the mains plug into an easily accessible socket (220-240 V\~ / 50 Hz). When the fridge compartment is open, the interior lighting (1) is now switched on.

You will find all important information about operation from page GB-12.

Troubleshooting table

Malfunctions can occur in all electrical appliances. This does not necessarily mean there is a defect in the appliance. For this reason, please check the tables to see if you can correct the malfunction.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock in case of improper repair!

Never try to repair a defective or suspected defective appliance yourself. You can put your own and future users' lives in danger. Only authorised specialists are allowed to carry out this repair work.

Problem Possible cause Solutions, tips, explanations
Compressor and interior lighting off.	Socket has no electricity supply.	Check the socket with another appliance.
	Mains plug is loose. Check the tightness of the mains plug.
Compressor off, interior light on.	Desired temperature has been reached.	Further cooling not required. When the inside temperature rises, the compressor automatically switches on.
Appliance cools too quickly.	Temperature has been set too low.	Select a higher setting (see "Setting the temperature" on page GB-13).
The appliance doesn't cool sufficiently.	Temperature has been set too high.	Select a lower setting (see "Setting the temperature" on page GB-13).
	Door is not tightly closed or door seal is not completely tight.	See "Checking and cleaning the door seals" on page GB-22.
	The appliance is near a heat source.	Place insulation plate between the appliances or change location.
	Food has been stored warm.	Only store cooled foods.
	Too many goods frozen. Freeze a maximum of 15 kg per 24 hrs.
	Ambient temperature is too low or too high.	Adjust the ambient temperature to the climate category (see "Product fiche concerning Regulation (EU) Nr. 1060/2010" on page GB-31).
	Compressor seems defective.	Set to QUICKFRZ – "Quick freezing". If the compressor does not switch on within an hour, please contact our service centre (see page GB-29).
Appliance is making a noise.	Operating noises are functional and are not a sign of malfunction.	Humming: Refrigeration unit is running.
		Flowing noise: Refrigerant is flowing through the pipes.
		Clicking: Compressor is switching on or off.
	Disturbing noises. Check that it is stable.

Service

In order for us to help you quickly, please tell us:

Name of appliance Model Order	number Colour
hanseatic Side by SideFridge-freezer	HSBS 17990A3R 8367	0901 red
	HSBS 17990A3BK 656	66 3945 black
	HSBS 17990A3S 7389	3516 silver

Advice, order and complaint

Please contact your mail order company's customer service centre if

– the delivery is incomplete,
– the appliance is damaged during transport,
– you have questions about your appliance,
- a malfunction cannot be rectified using the troubleshooting table,
– you would like to order further accessories.

Repairs and spare parts

Customers in Germany

– Please contact our technical service: Telephone [phone] (landline 20 cents/call, mobile max 60 cents/call)

Customers in Austria

- Please contact your mail order company's customer service centre or product advice centre.

Please note:

You are responsible for the condition of the appliance and its proper use in the household. If you call out for customer service due to an operating error, you will incur charges, even during the guarantee/warranty period. Damage resulting from non-compliance with this manual unfortunately cannot be recognised.

Environmental protection

Disposing of old electrical devices in an environmentally-friendly manner

Electrical appliances contain harmful substances as well as valuable resources.

Every consumer is therefore required by law to dispose of old electrical appliances at an authorised collection or return point. They will thus be made available for environmentally-sound, resource-saving recycling.

You can dispose of old electrical appliances free of charge at your local recycling centre.

Please contact your dealer directly for more information about this topic.

CAUTION

Fire hazard!

Cooling appliances, which contain refrigerants and gases in the cooling systems and insulation, have to be properly disposed of. Refrigerant leakage may cause a fire hazard.

■Until the point of proper disposal, ensure that none of the cooling fins or tubes on a cooling appliance are damaged.

Our contribution to the protection of the ozone layer

100% CFC and HFC-free refrigerants and foaming agents were used in this appliance. This protects the layer and reduces the greenhouse ef-

Our packaging is made of environmentally-friendly, recyclable materials:

– Outer packaging made of cardboard
- Moulded parts made of foamed, CFC-free polystyrene (PS)
– Films and bags made of polyethylene (PE)
– Tension bands made of polypropylene (PP)
- Saving energy also protects against excessive global warming. Your new appliance uses little energy due to its environmentally friendly insulation and technology.

If you would like to dispose of the packaging, please dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way.

Product fiche concerning Regulation (EU) Nr. 1060/2010

Trade mark	hanseatic
Model identifier	6566 3945 / HSBS17990A3BK7389 3516 / HSBS17990A3S8367 0901 / HSBS17990A3R
Category of the household refrigerating appliance model	7, Refrigerator-freezer
Energy efficiency class on a scale from A+++ (most efficient) to D (least efficient)	A+++
Energy consumption 226 kWh peryear, based on standard test results for 24 hours. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where it is located
Storage volumeRefrigerator	335 L
Storage volumeFreezer (frost- free) / Star rating	175 L159 L/4 star16 L/2 star
Power cut safe	1 C h
Freezing capacity	15 kg/24h
Climate class: SN-N-ST-T .This appliance is intended to be used at an ambient temperature between +1°C and +43 °C.
Airborne acoustical noise emissions	43 dB(A) re 1 pW
Built-in appliance	nc

The values indicated above have been reserved under standardized labourers' conditions

Technical specifications

Item number	6566 39457389 35168367 0901
Name of appliance	Side by side fridge freezer
Model identifier	HSBS17990A3BKH SBS17990A3SHSBS17990A3R
Device measurements (Height × Width × Depth with connections)	1788 mm × 895 mm × 745 mm
Unloaded weight	95 kg
Refrigerant	R600a
Filling capacity refrigerant	60 g
Foaming agent	cyclopentane
Rated power 1	52 W
Supply voltage / frequency / rated current	220 - 240 V/ 50 Hz / 1,55 A
Protection class	I