RX 496 290 - Kjøleskap GAGGENAU - Gratis bruksanvisning og manual

BRUKSANVISNING RX 496 290 GAGGENAU

RX 496

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Tableofcontents

Congratulations4.... Tips for saving energy .... 27

Informationconcerningdisposal5.... Operating noises 27

Safetyandwarninginformation5.... Eliminating minor faults yourself .... 28

Gettingtoknowyourappliance7...... Display messages 29

Control8.... Customer service .... 30

Installation 8

Observeambienttemperature and ventilation 9

Transporting 9

Installingandconnectingtheappliance ..... 9

Switching on the appliance 10

Basic functions 11

Switching off or disconnecting the appliance. 12

Re-arranging the interior 13

Ice and water dispenser 14

Refrigerator compartment 16

The "cool-fresh" compartment 17

Temperature indicator.... 17

Freezer compartment 18

Fast freezing 19

Minute minder 20

Standard settings 21

Cleaning the appliance 22

Water filter 24

Descaling the appliance 25

Changing the bulbs 26

Congratulations

With the purchase of your new fridge-freezery you have opted for a modern, high-quality domestic appliance.

Yourfridge-freezerisdistinguishedbyits economical energyconsumption.

Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and in perfect condition.

If you have any questions—particularly concerning installation and connection of the appliance—pleasedo nothesitatetocontactourcustomerservice, see section Customerservice.

Furtherinformationandaselectionofourproductscan befoundonourhomepage.

Pleasereadtheseoperatinginstructionsaswellasthe installationinstructionsandallinformationenclosedwith theapplianceandfollowaccordingly.

Retainalldocumentsforsubsequentuseorforthenext owner.

Informationconcerningdisposal

Disposalofpackaging

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.

Disposalofyouroldappliance

Oldappliancesarenotworthlessrubbish! Valuablerawmaterialscanbereclaimedbyrecyclingold appliances.

This appliance has been identified in accordance with the Europe and directive 2002/96/EGonWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment-WEEE.

The directives specifiesthe framework for an EU-wide valid return and recycling of fold appliances.

Warning

Redundantappliances:

• Pulloutthemainsplug.
• Cutoffthepowercordanddiscardwiththemains plug.
• Donottakeoutthetraysandreceptacles:children arethereforepreventedfromclimbingin!
• Donotallowchildrentoplaywiththeoldappliance! Dangerofsuffocation!

Refrigeratorscontainrefrigerantandgasesinthe insulation. Refrigerantandgasesmustbedisposedof professionally. Ensurethattubingoftherefrigerantcircuit isnotdamagedpriortoproperdisposal.

Safetyandwarninginformation

BeforeyouswitchONtheappliance

Pleasereadtheoperatingandinstallationinstructions carefully.

They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.

Keepalldocumentationforsubsequentuseorfor the nextowner.

Technicalsafety

- This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally-friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of therefrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.

Ifdamagehasoccurred

-Keepnakedflamesand/orignitionsourcesaway fromtheappliance,
-Pulloutthemainsplug,
—thoroughlyventilatetheroomforseveralminutes,
-Notifycustomerservice.

Themorerefrigerantanappliancecontains,thelarger theroommustbeinwhichtheapplianceissituated. Leakingrefrigerantcanformaflammablegas-air mixtureinroomsswhicharetoosmall.

Theroommustbeatleast1 m ^3 per8gofrefrigerant. Theamountofrefrigerantinyourapplianceis indicatedontheratingplateinsidetheappliance.

- Onlycustomerservicemaychangethepowercord andcarryoutanyotherrepairs.Improperinstallations andrepairsmayputtheuseratconsiderablerisk.

Importantinformationwhenusing the appliance

• Neveruseelectricalappliancesinsidetherefrigerator (e. g. heater,electricicemaker,etc.). Explosion hazard!
• NEVERuseasteamcleanertodefrostorcleanthe appliance. Thesteammaypenetrateelectricalparts and causeashort-circuit. Riskofelectricshock!

• Donotusepointedorsharp-edgedimplementsto removefrostorlayersof ice. Youcoulddamagetherefrigeranttubing.Leaking refrigerantmayigniteor causeeyeinjuries.

• Donotstoreproductswhichcontaininflammable propellants(e. g. spraycans)orexplosivesubstances intheappliance.Explosionhazard!

• Donotstandorsupportyourselfonthebase, drawersordoors,etc.
• Beforedefrostingandcleaningtheappliance,pullout themainsplugorswitchoffthefuse. Donotpulloutthemainsplugbytuggingthecable.
• Bottleswhichcontainahighpercentageofalcohol mustbesealedandstoredinanuprightposition.
• Keepplasticpartsandthedoorsealfreeofoiland grease. Otherwise, partsanddoorsealwillbecome porous.
• Nevercoverorblocktheventilationopeningsfor the appliance.
• Peoplewhohavelimitedphysical,sensory ormental abilitiesorinadequateknowledgemustnotusethis applianceunlessstheyaresupervisedorgiven meticulousinstructions.
• Donotstorebottledorcanneddrinks(especially carbonateddrinks)inthefreezercompartment. Bottlesandcansmayexplode!
• Neverputfrozenfoodstraightfromthefreezer compartmentintoyourmouth. Riskoflow-temperatureburns!
• Avoidprolongedtouchingoffrozenfood,iceorthe evaporatorpipes,etc. Riskoflow-temperatureburns!

Childreninthehousehold

• Keepchildrenawayfrompackaginganditsparts. Dangerofsuffocationfromfoldingcartonsandplastic film!
• Donotallowchildrentoplaywiththeappliance!
• If the appliance features alock, keep the key out of thereof children.

Generalregulations

Theapplianceissuitable

• forrefrigeratingandfreezingfood,
• forpreparingiceandcoldwater.

The appliance is intended for domestic use only.

The appliance is suppressed according to EUDirective 89/336/EEC.

Therefrigerationcircuithasbeencheckedforleaks.

Thisproductcomplieswiththerelevantsafetyregulationsforelectricalappliances(EN 60335/2/24).

Gettingtoknowyourappliance

Theseoperatinginstructionsapplytoseveralmodels.

Thediagramsmaydiffer.

A 1 2 3 7 8 C 9 D 10 4 11 5 E 12 13 14 6

1ON/OFFmainswitchfortheentireappliance

2Eggrack

3Glassshelvesforrefrigeratedfood

4Drawersforbutterandcheese

5Drawersforvegetables, fruitandlettuce

6 Storage compartments forbottles, tubes and tins

7Glassshelfforfrozenfood

8Drawerforfrozenfood

9Waterdispenserbutton

10lcedispenserbutton

11 Shelvesformeat, sausage, cheese

12Drawerforvegetables,lettuce,fruit

13Compartmentfortubes

14 Ventilationgrille(ventilation)

ARefrigeratorcompartment(from+1°Cto+14°C)

BFreezercompartment(-16°C to -21°C)

CControl

Diceandwaterdispenser

E"cool-fresh"compartment(almost+1°Cto+8°C)

Control

Display

The display in them middle of the panel indicate the current settings for the individual temperature zones. Thelayout of the display correspond to the appliance layout:

• Topleft:freezercompartment
  • Middleleft:iceandwaterdispenser
• Bottomleft: "cool-fresh" compartment
• Onright:refrigeratorcompartment

-18°C 9859 +7°C +4°C 9859 9859

Thediagramshowsmaximumdisplayonthepanel. In normalusageitisunusualforallsymbolstobe displayedatthesametime.

Buttons

Thebuttonsontheleftandrightnexttothedisplayare activatedbytouchingthem.

The buttons are assigned differently depending on the setting.

Thesymbolnexttothebuttonindicateshowthebuttonis currentlyassigned.

Asymbolcanhavedifferentmeaningsdependingonthe particularfunction.

Symbol	Meaning
Standardsettings
>Forwards/toright
-Lowervalue
+Increasevalue
Confirm/Save
Informationwindow
Minuteminder
Selectroom(temperaturezone)
**Fastfreezinginfreezercompartment
	Waterdispenser
	Crushedice
	Icecubes
Δ	Messageoftheinternaldiagnosticssystem
√	Confirm
	Restmode,Nolight,iceandwater dispenserisswitchedoff
CCancel/Stopprocess

Installation

Installationlocation

Adry,wellventilatedroomissuitableasaninstallation location.Theinstallationlocations should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances from the heat source:

• 10cmtoanelectriccooker.
• 30cmtoanoilorcoal-firedcooker.

Theflooroftheinstallationlocationmustnotgiveway; if required,reinforcefloor.Theappliancemustbevertical, otherwisetheicemakerwillnotfunctionproperly.

Observeambienttemperature and ventilation

Ambienttemperature

The climatic class can be found on the rating plate. It state the room temperature within which the appliance can be operated. The rating plate is located in the refrigerator compartment at the bottom right side.

Climaticclass	Permittedambienttemperature
SN+10°Cto32°C
N+16°Cto32°C
ST+16°Cto38°C
T+16°Cto43°C

Ventilation

Ventilationoccursatthebottomoftheapplianceviathe ventilationgrille.

Theairontherearpanelandtheundersideofthe applianceheatsup.Conductionoftheheatedairmust notbeobstructed.Otherwise,therefrigeratingunitmust workharder.Thisincreasespowerconsumption. Therefore:Nevercoverorblockventilationopenings!

Transporting

The appliance may be moved only when it is unloaded. This refrigerator features integrated rollers which are intended exclusively for installing the appliance, i.e. they arenotsuitable for transporting the appliance over long distances (approx. 4m). The appliance may be damaged even if it is transported over unven to oosoft ground.

Installingandconnectingtheappliance

Haveatechnicianinstallandconnecttheappliance accordingtotheenclosedinstallationinstructions.

Connectfreshwatersupplytoacoldwatertaporcold waterconnectionwhichisusedfordrinkingwater.

• Minimumpressureofthesupplyline:1bar
• Maximumpressureofthesupplyline:10bar

Ifthewaterpressureisbelow1bar,theappliancewillnot function.Ifthemaximumpermittedpressureof10baris exceeded,theappliancemaybedamaged.

Afterinstallingtheappliance, waitatleast 12 houruntilthe applianceisswitchedon. Duringtransportation, theoil containedinthecompressormayrunintothe refrigerationsystem.

⚠ Warning!

Securetheappliancetopreventitfromtippingover! Beforeopeningthedoors,attachtheanti-tiltdevicetothe appliance,seelstallationinstructions.

Beforeswitchingontheapplianceforthefirsttime,clean theinterior,seeCleaningtheappliance.

Electricalconnection

Donotuseextensioncablesordistributors. Connecting this appliance, only use a plug which has been installed securely.

Thesocketshouldbefreelyaccessible. Connect the appliance only to 220–240V/50Hz alternating current via acorrectly installed earthed socket. Thesocket must be fused with a 10 to 16 Afuse.

If the appliance is to be operated in an non-European country, check on therating plate whether the indicated voltage and current type corresponds to the values of your main supply. Therating plate is located in the refrigerator compartment at the bottom right side. The power cord may bere placed by a technician only.

⚠ Warning!

Neverconnecttheappliancetoelectronicenergysaver plugsortopowerinverterswhichconvertthedirect currentto230 Valternatingcurrent(e.g.solarequipment, powersuppliesonships).

Switchingontheappliance

Beforeswitchingontheappliance for thefirsttime

- Taketheeggcontaineroutofthevegetabledrawer in the "cool-fresh" compartment, unpackandplace intherefrigeratorcompartment.

Diagram of a refrigerator interior showing the door, shelves, and a container with an arrow pointing to it (no text or symbols present)

- Checkwhetherthethreewhitecovercapsarefitted totheappliancedoors.

Caution:

Thecapsmustbeattached,otherwisetheappliance willnotfunction.

Diagram of an open refrigerator with doors open, showing internal compartments and doorways (no text or labels)

- Cleantheapplianceinterior,seeCleaningthe appliance.

Switchonthemainswitch(1).

The appliance starts refrigerating.

Fortechnicalreasonsthecompressorsdonotstart runninguntilsometimeaftertheapplianceisswitched on. Thewarningsignal[M17]indicatesviathe△symbol thatthefreezercompartmentisstilltoowarm(see Displaymessages). Thesymbolmaybedisplayedseveral timesuntiltherequiredtemperatureisreached.

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The following temperatures have been recommended and set by the factory:

• "cool-fresh" compartment: +4 °C
• Refrigeratorcompartment:+8 °C
• Freezercompartment: -18 °C

Tochangethepresettemperatures, seeSettingthe temperature.

Note

The preset temperatures (factory settings) are reached after several hours. Donotputany food in the appliance beforehand.

Whentheapplianceisswitchedon, theiceandwater makerarenotautomaticallystarted.Forstart-upsee chapterentitledIceandwatermaker.

Basicfunctions

Note

Wheneverthefreshwatersupplytotheapplianceis reconnectedorinterrupted, werecommend,forreasons ofhygiene,that:

• waterisdispensedfromthewaterdispenseruntilitis cleanandclear(atleast15glasses)andthatthis wateristhrownaway,
• icecubesaredispensed(atleast1.5kg)untiltheyare cleanandclearandthattheseicecubesarethrown away.

The appliance functions with the Nofrost system. Airiscooledintheapplianceandcirculatedbyfans. Asaresult, a constant temperature is reached within the temperature zones. The humidity contained in the air condenses on the evaporator (refrigeration generator). The evaporator is automatically defrosted.

Thecondensationisconveyedtotherefrigeratingunit whereitevaporates. Thetemperaturezonesandfood remainfreeofice.

Whattodoafterswitchingonthe applianceforthefirsttime

Afterswitchingontheapplianceforthefirsttime,you shouldselectseveralstandardsettingstofacilitate control(seechapterentitledStandardsettings).

1. Selectthelanguagetobeused.
2. Input the current date and time.
3. Set your water hardness.

Selecttemperaturezonetobeedited

Differentsettingscanbeselectedseparatelyforthe differenttemperaturezones(refrigeratorcompartment, "cool-fresh"compartment,freezercompartment). Todothis,selecttherequiredtemperaturezoneonthe display.

- Keeppressingbutton until there required climatic zone is highlighted on the display. Changescannowbemadeto this climatic zone.

Settingthetemperature

1. Pressbutton until the appropriate climatic zone (topleft: freezer compartment, bottom left: "cool-fresh" compartment, on right: refrigerator compartment) is highlighted on the display.

** - -18°C +7°C + i +4°C + +

1. Keeppressingbutton+or—untiltherequired temperatureisdisplayed.

2. Pressselectionbutton □ until climaticzone is no longer highlighted.

Additionalinformation

Ifiisdisplayedforafunction,youcandisplaymore informationonfunctionsbypassingbuttoni.

* -18°C i +4°C +7°C +7°C

Interiorlight

The interiorlightsarelitwhenthedoorsareopen. If the doors are left open for longer than 1 minute, the interior lights automatically switch off and an acoustic warnings signal prompts out of closeted oors. When the door is closed, the warnings signal stops.

Switchingoffordisconnecting

the appliance

Attention!

If the appliance is disconnected from the powersupply for longer than four hours while the ecemaker is switched on, remove all the ice from the ecemaker and switch off the ice and water dispenser. Otherwise water from melting icemay run out of the appliance!

Switchingofftheappliance

1. If the ice and water dispenser is operating: disconnect this first.
   2.Switchoffmainswitch.

Disconnectingtheentireappliance

If you donot us the appliance for a prolonged period:

1. If the ice and water dispenser is operating: disconnect this first.
   2.Switchoffmainswitch.
2. Pulloutmainsplugorswitchoffuse.
3. Defrostandcleantheappliance.
   5.Leavetheappliancedooropen.

Disconnectingtheiceandwater dispenser

1. Removeallicecubes.
2. Pressbutton ⚫ to select the [ICEMAKERAND WATER] setting.
3. Presslowerbutton toselectthe[OFF]setting.

ICE MAKER AND WATER OFF ON

1. Confirmbypressingbutton 5. Iceandwaterdispenserisswitchedoff.

Switchingleftorrightapplianceside off/on

Leftside:attopfreezercompartment, inmiddleice and waterdispenser, atbottom "cool-fresh" compartment Rightside:refrigeratorcompartment

1. Button
2. Pressupperbuttontoselectthe[ALL CLIMATICZONESSWITCHEDON],[SWITCHONRIGHTSIDEONLY]or[SWITCHONLEFTSIDEONLY]setting.

ALL CLIMATIC ZONES SWITCHED ON

1. Presslowerbutton to select the required of the three possible settings.

SWITCH ON RIGHT SIDE ONLY

4.Button [OFF]isindicatedonthedisplayforeachtemperature zonewhichisswitchedoff.

** - -18°C i OFF OFF +4°C

Re-arrangingtheinterior

Theshelvesintherefrigeratorcompartmentandthe storagecompartmentsintherefrigeratorcompartment doorcanbere-arrangedifrequired.

- Liftshelvesandstoragecompartmentsatrear, take outandre-insertatrequiredlocation.

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- Thedrawersintherefrigeratorcompartmentare closedwithacovertopreventthefoodfromdrying out.

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- Allcontainers are attached to smooth-running rails. They can be removed for cleaning. Toremove containers, pull out all the way and lift at the front.

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Technical line drawing of a mechanical component or housing (no text or symbols visible)

Iceandwaterdispenser

The following can bed dispensed as required:

• cooledwater
• icecubes
• crushedice

Note:

Theiceandwaterdispenserwillnotfunctionunlesssthe applianceisconnectedtothewatermains.

Theicemakerproducesclearice. Theicecontainsless chlorine, saltsandothersubstancesandisthereforeof a higherqualitythannormaltapordrinkingwater. During iceproductionthesubstancesareseparatedfromthe wateranddischarged.

Whentheiceandwaterdispenserisswitchedon,fresh cleariceisalwaysavailable,evenifnoicehasbeen dispensedforseveraldays.Astheicemelts continuously,theentireicequantityisrenewedwithin threedays.

Atleast1.5kgoficeisproducedwithin24hours.

Warning:

Neverreachintotheicecubedispenseropening!

Diagram showing a hand pressing a device with a cross mark, indicating a warning or dislocation mechanism.

Thetemperatureofthedispensablecoldwaterisapprox. 4 °C. Ifcolderwaterisrequired, puticecubesorcrushed iceintheglassbeforedispensingthewater.

Thecoldwatertankhasacapacityofapprox.1.2litres.

Attention!

Thereisnodrainageunderthedripgrilleoftheiceand waterdispenser.Donotletglassesoverflow.

Switchingonthelightfortheiceand waterdispenser

If the dispenser buttons in therecess are pressed, the recess light is switched on and then off again a timesome time.

Ifrequired, pressbutton-☐-topermanentlyswitch the lightoftheiceandwaterdispenseronoroff.

-18°C +7°C +4°C

Usingtheiceandwaterdispenserfor thefirsttime

Dispensewaterforseveralminutesuntilwatercanbe dispensedwithoutbubbles.Werecommendthatyou throwawaythefirst15glassesofwater.Ittakesseveral hoursforthewatertobechilledwiththeicemaker switchedon.

Note:

Wheneverthefreshwatersupplytotheapplianceis reconnectedorinterrupted, werecommend,forreasons ofhygiene,that:

• waterisdispensedfromthewaterdispenseruntilitis cleanandclear(atleast15glasses)andthatthis wateristhrownaway,
• icecubesaredispensed(atleast1.5kg)untiltheyare cleanandclearandthattheseicecubesarethrown away.

Switchingtheiceandwaterdispenser on/off

1. Button
2. Pressupperbutton> toselectthe[ICEMAKERAND WATER] function.
3. Presslowerbutton > to select the [ON] or [OFF] setting.

ICE MAKER AND WATER OFF ON

4.Button

The first portion can be dispensed approx. two hours after the ice and water dispenser wass switched on.

Important!

If the appliance was disconnected from the powers supply for longer than 4 hours, remove all the ice from the ice maker. Otherwise water from melting icemay run out.

Dispensingice/water

Afterswitchingoverfromdispensingicecubesto crushedice,theremaystillbewholeorpartialicecubes inthedispenser.Thesearedispensedwiththefirst portionsofcrushedice.

Dispensingisinterruptedaftertwominutes. Todispensemoreiceorchilledwater,pressthe dispenserpadagain.Withina30minuteperiodice can bedispensedfora maximumsixminutes.

1. Pressbutton 🚗 or 🚗 to select whether crushedice or ice cubes are to be dispensed. Water can be dispensed directly without selecting a button.

-18°C +7°C +4°C

1. Pressaglassagainstthewaterdispenserbutton9or theicedispenserbutton10untiltheglasscontains therequiredamount.

Illustration of a hand pouring liquid into a digital water dispenser with a tray (no text or symbols)

Informationondrinkingwaterquality

Werecommendthatyouregularlydispensealittlefresh waterfromthewatermakerandthatyoudonotswitch offtheappliance.

Thiswillensurethatthebestwaterqualityisretained.

Allmaterialsusedintheiceandwaterdispenserare odourlessandtasteless.

Ifextendingthehose,useoriginalwaterhoseonly. Observethespecificationsintheinstallationinstructions.

Unpleasanttastingwatermaybeduetothefollowing causes:

• Mineralandchlorinecontentofthedrinkingwater.
• Materialofthedomesticwaterlineorconnectionline.
- Inadequatefreshnessofthedrinkingwater(ifwater hasnotbeendispensedforalongtime,thewater mayhavea"stale"taste).Inthiscasefillapprox. 15 glassesofwaterandthrowaway.

Refrigeratorcompartment

Thetemperatureintherefrigeratorcompartmentcanbe setfrom+1 °Cto+14 °C.

Thetemperaturesetfortherefrigeratorcompartment is indicatedinthefieldontherightofthedisplay.

Usingtherefrigeratorcompartment

Forstorageofcakesandpastries,readymeals,tinned food,condensedmilk,hardcheese,fruitandvegetables sensitivetothecold:tropicalfruit,e.g.mandarins, bananas,pineapples,melons,avocados,papayas, passionfruit,aubergines,alsofruitwhichrequiresfurther ripening,tomatoes,cucumbers,greentomatoes, potatoes.

Arrangingfoodintheappliance

• Allowwarmfoodanddrinkstocooldownoutsidethe appliance.
• Topreventfoodfromlosingitsflavourordryingout, placeinairtightcontainers.
• Avoidcontactofoilandfatwiththeplasticpartsand doorseal.
• Storehigh-percentagealcoholtightlyclosedand standingup,donotstoreanyexplosivesubstances intheappliance.Riskofexplosion!
• Theairinthetemperaturezonesisrecirculated continuously. Thisensuresaconstanttemperature. Pleaseensurethattheventilationopeningsinthe temperaturezonesarenotadjusted.

Diagram of an open refrigerator with doors and shelves, showing internal compartments and doorways (no text or labels)

Vegetabledrawers

Ahighairhumiditykeepsleafyvegetablesfreshfor longer. Vegetablesandfruitshouldbestoredataslightly lowerairhumidity.

The air humidity in the vegetabled drawers depends on the amount of stored food.

If the air humidity is too high, drips may form and cause decay.

Settingtheairhumidity

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Highairhumidity

Regulatortoleft-ventilationopeningisclosed.

Lowairhumidity

Regulatortoright-ventilationopeningisopen.

Usablecapacity

Informationontheusablecapacitycanbefoundinside yourapplianceontheratingplate.

The "cool-fresh" compartment

Thetemperatureinthe“cool-fresh”compartmentcan be setfrom+1 °Cto+8 °C.

Thetemperaturesetforthe"cool-fresh"compartment is indicatedinthefieldontheleftofthedisplay.

Thelowtemperatureallowsoptimumstorageconditions forfreshfood.

Foodcanbestoredtwotothreetimeslongerthaninthe normalcoolingzonewithoutlossoffreshness.

Foodssuitablefor“cool-fresh” compartment:

Inprincipleallfoodswhicharefreshandaretoremain freshforevenlonger,suchas:meatandsausage,fresh fish,seafood,milk,butter,softcheese,curdcheese, vegetablesandfruit.

Foodsunsuitablefor"cool-fresh" compartment:

Fruit and vegetable less sensitivetocolds such as tropical fruits, avocados, papayas, passion fruit, aubergines, cucumbers, peppers, also for ripening fruit, green tomatoes and potatoes. The ideal storage location for these foods is therefore refrigerator compartment.

Whenpurchasingfood,pleasenote:

The "purchasefreshness" is important fortheshelf-life of your food. In principle, the fresher the produce when placed in the "cool-fresh" compartment, the longer it stays fresh. Therefore, when buying food, always pay attention to the degree off freshness.

Packingfood:

If possible, pack food or cover well before placing in the appliance. This will retain aroma, colour, humidity and freshness and prevent the transfer of flavours.

Vegetables, fruit and lettuces should be stored unpacked in the vegetable container.

Polyethylenebagsandfilm, aluminiumfoilaswellas airtightplasticandaluminiumcontainersaresuitablefor packagingfood.

Temperatureindicator

(notallmodels)

Thetemperatureindicatorontherearpanelofthe "cool-fresh"compartmentindicatestemperaturesbelow +4 °Candisusedtodeterminetherequiredsettingofthe temperaturecontroller.Ifadegree-precisionsettingis possible,setapplianceto+4 °Corcolder.

Afterapprox.12 hours when the temperature has dropped below +4 °C, "OK" is displayed (if this is not the case, reduce the temperature gradually).

CorrectsettingTemperature too high, reduce temperature

Freezercompartment

Thetemperatureinthefreezercompartmentcanbeset from-16 °Cto-21 °C.

Werecommendasettingof-18°C.

The current temperature of the freezer compartment is indicated in the field at the top left of the display.

Usethefreezercompartment:

• tostorefrozenfood.
• tofreezefreshfood.

Note:

ThefullyautomaticNofrostsystemensuresthatthe freezercompartmentremainsfreeoffice.

Defrostingisnotrequired.

Purchasingfrozenfood

When purchasing frozen food, observ the following:

• Donotbuydamagedpackaging. The food has often driedout.
• Checkthesell-bydate.
• Thefreezercompartmenttemperatureintheshop freezermustbecolderthan-18 °C.Ifnot,theshelf lifeofthefrozenfoodisreduced.
  • Purchasedeep-frozenfoodlast.Wrapfoodin newspaperorplaceinacoolbagandtakehome.
• Athomeimmediatelyplacedeep-frozenfoodinthe freezercompartment.Consumethefrozenfood beforetheuse-bydateexpires.
• Donotrefreezethawedfood. Exception: If the food has been used for areadymeal (boiling or frying), this readymeal can be refrozen.

Freezingfoodyourself

Freezefreshandundamagedfoodonly.Foodshouldbe frozensolidasquicklyaspossible.Vegetablesandfruit portionsmustnotbeheavierthan1kg;meatportions mustnotbeheavierthan2.5kg.

Packfoodairtighttopreventitfromlosingflavour or dryingout.

Topreventpooraircirculationintheappliance, do not stackfoodabovethestackinglimit.

Interior view of a cabinet or shelving unit with shelves and a door, showing no text or symbols

Packingfoodcorrectly:

1. Placethefoodinthewrapping.
2. Pressoutalltheair.
   3.Sealpackagetight.
   4.Labelpackagingwithcontentsanddateoffreezing.

Unsuitablepackaging:

Wrappingpaper, greaseproofpaper, cellophane, bin linersandusedshoppingbags.

Suitablepackaging:

Plasticfilm,tubularfilmmadeofpolyethylene,aluminium foil,freezercontainers.Theseproductsareavailablefrom specialistoutlets.

Itemssuitableforsealingpackaged food:

Rubberbands, plasticclips, string, cold-resistant adhesivetape, etc.

Bagsandpolyethyleneblownfilmcanbesealedwith a filmsealer.

Fastfreezing

Freezingcapacity

Foodshouldbefrozensolidasquicklyaspossible. Only thenwillvitamins,nutritionalvalues,appearance andflavourberetained.Thereforedonotexceedthe max.freezingcapacityofyourappliance.

Youcanfreezeupto6kgoffoodonthetopglassshelf within24hours.

Note

Usethefreezerdrawerandthelowerglassshelvesfor storingalreadyfrozenfoodonly.Preferablydonotfreeze anyfoodhere.

Shelflifeoffrozenfood

Dependsonthetypeoffood.Atatemperaturesetting of -18^ :

• Fish, sausage, readymeals and cakes and pastries: upto6 months
• Cheese, poultry and meat: upto8 months
  • Vegetablesandfruit: upto12months

Thawingfrozenfood

Dependingonthetypeandapplication,selectoneof the followingoptions:

• Atroomtemperature.
  • Intherefrigeratorcompartment.
  • Inanelectricoven, with/withouthotairfan.
• Inamicrowaveoven.

Fastfreezingisusedtofreezelargequantitiesoffresh foodand,dependingonthequantity,shouldbeswitched onupto24hoursbeforethefreshfoodisplacedinthe freezercompartment.Duringfastfreezingthefreezer compartmentiscooledtothelowestpossible temperature.Therefrigeratingunitnowoperates continuously.Thismayamplifynoisegenerationand increaseenergyconsumption.Fastfreezingautomatically switchesoffafter24hours.

Switchingfastfreezingon/off

1. Keeppressingbutton until the freezer compartment (topleft) is highlighted on the display.

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2.Button\*\*

Fastfreezingisswitchedononthefreezer compartmentdisplay.

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1. Pressbutton □ untilnocompartment highlighted on the display. Repeat steps 1–3 to switch off fast freezing again.

Minuteminder

Youcanusethisfunctiontosetaperiodoftime,atthe endofwhichanacousticsignalsounds. This signalis usedasareminder,ife.g.foodistobetakenoutofthe refrigerator/freezercompartmentafteracertainty.

Theminutemindercanbesetuptoatimeof99 minutes instepsofoneminute.

Warning!

Drinksbottlesmaycrackiftheyarestoredforlongerthan 20 minutesinthefreezercompartment.

Minuteminderscanbeusedsimultaneouslyforseveral temperaturezones(refrigeratorcompartment, "cool-fresh"compartment,freezercompartment)with differenttimesettings.

Switchingontheminuteminder

1. Pressbutton until there required climatic zone is selected on the display.

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2.Button

Theminuteminderfunctionhasbeenselected. 10:00isdisplayed.

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1. Pressbutton+or-to settherequiredtime.

Ifrequired, pressbuttonCtostopthecountdown.

4.Button

Countdownstarts.

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1. Whenthecountdownhascounteddownto00:00, anacousticsignalsounds. Pressanybuttonto confirmtheelapsedtimeandtostoptheacoustic signal.

Thedisplay00:00ishidden.

Standardsettings

Inthestandardsettingsmenutheappliancecanbe adjustedtotheindividualrequirementsoftheuser.

Changingstandardsettings

1. Button ♩ opensthestandardsettingsmenu.

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1. Pressupperbutton to select therequired function.

Only6functionsarevisibleinthemenu.Pressthethe buttonsuntiltherequiredfunctionisindicatedonthe display.

< V W C D O Y A > - TIME MON 23:59 + ← >

1. Press middle button < or > or + or - to change the selected standard setting.

Theselectionisdisplayedbriefly.

< 31 DD MM YY A > DATE 10:10:06 DD MM YY + >

1. You can changeseveral standard settings in

successionwithoutleavingthemenu.

Changeotherstandardsettingsorleavethemenuby pressingbutton←.

Overviewofthestandardsettings

Theselectedstandardsettingsremainsavedevenifthe applianceisswitchedofforifthereisapowerfailure.

Timeanddateremainsavedforuptothreedaysifthe applianceisswitchedofforifthereisapowerfailure.

SettingFunction

[ICEMAKERAND ON/Off WATER]
[TIME]Setdayoftheweek/hours/minutes
[DATE]Day/month/year
[DATEFORMAT]DayDD.MonthMM.YearYY,MonthMM.DayDD.YearYY,YearYY.DayDD.MonthMM
[DESCALING]Startdescaling:Yes/No
[LANGUAGE]Languageonthedisplay:German,English,French,Italian,Dutch,Spanish,Danish,Norwegian,Swedish,Russian.
Temperatureunit[CELSIUS](°C)or[FAHRENHEIT](°F)
[WATERHARDNESS]	Degreeofhardness0to4
[WATERFILTER AVAILABLE?]	Available:Yes/NoIfyes,thecurrentdateandinstallationdatearesaved.Theappliancethenremindsyouaftersixmonthstochangethefilter.
[STANDBYSCREEN]	Ninedifferentdisplayvariantswithlogo,dateandtimedisplayedwhiletheapplianceisrunning.
[BUTTONSOUND VOLUME]	quieter/louder
SettingFunction
[BRIGHTNESS DISPLAY]	lighter/darker
[CONTRAST DISPLAY]	stronger/weaker
[BUTTONSOUND]	Beep/click/soundoff
Sideson/off[ALLCLIMATICZONES SWITCHEDON], [SWITCHONRIGHTSIDE ONLY], [SWITCHONLEFTSIDEONLY]
[RESTMODE][ON]/[OFF]	If[ON],thefollowingappliance functionsareswitchedoff: fastfreezing,acousticsignal whenbuttonpressed.Thelight onthedisplayisdimmed.

Cleaningtheappliance

1. Beforecleaningtheappliance, switchitoff, pullout themainsplugorswitchoffthefuse!
2. Takefoodoutoftheapplianceandplaceinacool location. Wrapfrozenfoodinseverallayersof newspaperorinablanket.
3. Cleanthedoorseal with water only and dry thoroughly with cloth.
4. Cleantheappliancewithtepidrinsingwater. Therinsingwatermustnotrunintothecontrol or light.
5. Aftercleaningtheappliance, insert themainsplug or switchonthefuse, switchontheappliance.

Warning

Nevercleantheappliancewithasteamcleaner! Steammaycomeintocontactwithelectricalcomponents andcauseashort-circuitoranelectricshock! Thesteammaydamagetheplasticsurface.

Note

• Donotuseabrasiveoracidiccleaningagents or solvents.
• Nevercleanshelvesandcontainersinthe dishwasher.Thepartsmaywarp.
• Donotplaceglassshelvesfromthefreezer compartmentdirectlyintohotrinsingwater.

Cleaningthedustfilter

If the dust filter 2 is dirty or if [FIL] is indicated on the display, clean the dust filter. This will maintain the performance of the appliance and save energy.

Note

Whencleaningthefilter, donotdamagethevanesonthe ventilationgrille, otherwiseventilationwillbeimpaired.

Cleaning

1. Removing dustfilter:

Removeventilationgrille1forwards. Ifavailable,removeanti-tiltdevicefromthemiddle partofthebase. Raisedustfilter2alittlewiththehandleuntilthefilter disengages,thenpulloutforwards.

1. Cleaning dust filter:

Usingavacuumcleaner, cleandustfilter2, slots3 andsidegrilles4.

Technical diagram of a mechanical assembly with numbered components, likely illustrating a mounting or installation procedure.

1. Installing dust filter:

Pushdustfilter2upintotheholderandthenpress it frombelowtowardstheapplianceuntilthefilter re-engages.

Ifavailable, installanti-tiltdeviceinthedesignated holder.

1. Re-insertventilationgrille1.

Technical diagram showing a structural assembly with labeled components 1 and 2, likely illustrating a mechanical or architectural component.

Cleaningthewatercatchtray

Spilledwatercollectsinthecatchtrayunderthedrip grille.

Thedripgrillecanberemovedtowipeandcleanthe catchtray.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical device with a central control panel and base tray (no text or symbols)

Waterfilter

Ifrequired,awaterfiltercanbeinstalledinyourappliance forcleaningthedrinkingwater.Thiswaterfiltershouldbe replacedaftersixmonthsatthelatest.Usingthe standardsetting[WATERFILTERAVAILABLE?],youcan specifywhetheryouuseawaterfilterandwhenthefilter waslastchanged.Youwillthenbeautomaticallynotified viathe[M85CHANGEWATERFILTER.]displaymessage aboutthenextfilterchange.

Thefiltercartridgeforthewaterfiltercanbepurchased fromcustomerserviceoraGaggenaudealer.

Warning

Donotusetheapplianceinlocationswhichhave a questionableordubiouswaterqualitywithout appropriatedisinfectionbeforeandafterfiltration.

Adjustingthewaterfilter

1. Button

Thestandardsettingsmenuisopened.

1. Pressupperbutton toselect the [WATER FILTERAVAILABLE?] function.

DD MYY A %c > > > > > > > i MATER FILTER AVAILABLE? NO YES

1. Pressmiddlebutton to select the YES setting.

4.Button

The current date is saved as the date the water filter was changed. After 6 months you are prompted via the [M85 CHANGEWATERFILTER.] display message to chan the water filter, see also display messages.

Message

[M85CHANGEWATERFILTER.]

1. Thereisamessage[M85CHANGEWATERFILTER.], the △ symbolisdisplayed.

Simple diagram with a black rectangle containing a white triangle and a small triangle, alongside horizontal lines (no text or symbols)

2.ButtonΔ

Themessageisdisplayed.

WATER FILTER MOS CHANGE WATER FILTER. THE SPECIFIED RUNNING TIME (6 MONTHS) OF THE WATER FILTER HAS ELAPSED. ↓ WATER FILTER CHANGED? REMIND LATER?

1. If the water filter is not to be changed immediately, confirm [REMINDLATER?] bypassing button at bottom right. After one week the message [M85CHANGEWATER FILTER.] prompts you again to change the filter. When you have changed the water filter, confirm [WATERFILTERCHANGED?] bypassing button at bottom left.

Descalingtheappliance

Theappliancemustbedescaledregularly. Thedescaling frequencycanbeascertainedfromthelocalwater hardness. You can find out the value of the local water hardness with the enclosed water hardness test strip, spare part no. 056317.

Hardness range	Descaling frequency
[0]	Descalingnotrequired,e.g.ifwater softenerisused
[1]	or[2]onceayear
[3]	twiceayear
[4]	threetimesayear

Awaterhardnessvalueof[3]hasbeenpresetatthe factory.

Atthelatestwhen[E]isdisplayed, theappliancemust be descaled.

Adjustingwaterhardness

1. Button

Thestandardsettingsmenuisopened.

1. Pressupperbutton to select the [WATER HARDNESS] function.
2. Pressmiddlebutton toselecttherequired waterhardness. Theselectionisdisplayedbriefly.

DT DD MM YY A %c MARTER HARDNESS 0 n i

4.Button

Runningthedescalingprocess

Youcanuseourdescaler(sparepartno.310451)or a commerciallyavailableliquiddescalercontaining at least80%citricacid.

1. Starting the descaling process:

Button ↗

Pressupperbuttontoselectthe[START

DESCALING?]function.

Presslowerbuttontoselectthe[YES]setting.

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Button

Descalingstarts. The progressof the descaling process([E1], [E2], [E3], [E4]) is indicated on the display.

1. Emptyingtheicemaker:

Ifasignalsoundstwice(approx.5to10minafter descalingstarts)and[E5]isindicatedonthedisplay, immediatelyremoveallicefromtheicemakerby pressingaglassagainsttheicedispenserbutton.

1. Adding descaler:

Whentheicemakerisempty,removethefreezer drawer.

Thenpullouttheredstopper1(removeiceresidue fromfilleropening2).

Slowlypourdescaler3(500ml)intothefilleropening.

Diagram showing a hand pouring liquid into a container with labeled parts 1 and 2, and part 3 inserted into the container.

Note

Donotdilutedescaler, asitisautomaticallydiluted viathedescalingprogramme.

Immediatelywipeupanyspilleddescaler.

1. Afterpouringinthedescaler, firmlypressthered stopper1 backintothefilleropening2andre-insert thefreezerdrawer. Thenclosethedoor. Descalingcontinuesautomatically.

Durationofthedescalingprocess

Theprogrammerunsforseveralhours. Theremaining timeisdisplayed. Duringthistimeallcoolingfunctionsoftheappliance continue, onlyicecannotbemade. Thedisplaycountsupfrom[E6]to[E30].

Endofthedescalingprocess

Whendescalingends, the appliance automatically switches backtonormal mode and the appliance temperatures are indicated on the display.

Changingthebulbs

1.Switchoffmainswitch.
2. Pullout themains plugordisconnect the fuse.
3. Removecoverstrip.
4. Changethebulb.

Light, refrigerator compartment

Line drawing of a window frame structure with a vertical support and horizontal panel (no text or symbols)

Replacementbulb:220-240 Va.c., E14bulbholder, see stickerforwattage.

Light, refrigerator compartment and "cool-fresh" compartment

Thelowerlightilluminatestherefrigeratorcompartment and "cool-fresh" compartment. Replacethebulbinthe refrigeratorcompartment(rightside).

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with two components, one mounted on a wall and the other inserted into a bracket (no text or symbols)

Replacementbulb:220-240 Va.c., E14bulbholder, see stickerforwattage.

Light, ice and water dispenser

Diagram of a 3D printing machine with a central button labeled '1#' and a downward arrow indicating compression (no text or symbols beyond the label)

Replacementbulb:12 V(max.2 watt)Ba15dbayonet SOCKET.

Tipsforsavingenergy

• Installtheapplianceinacool,wellventilatedroom, butnotindirectsunlightandnotnearaheatsource (radiator,cooker,etc.).Otherwise,useaninsulating plate.
• Leavewarmfoodanddrinkstocooldownoutside theappliance.
• Thawfrozenfoodbyplacingitintherefrigerator compartment. Use the coldness of the frozen food to cool food.
• Opentheappliancedoorasbrieflyaspossible.
• Regularlycleanthedustfilter. This will maintain the performance of the appliance and save energy.
• If individual climatic zones are not used, these should be disconnected temporarily (see Switching off for disconnecting the appliance).

Operatingnoises

Quitenormalnoises

Droning-motorsarerunning(e.g.compressors,fans, icemakermotor).

Bubbling, gurgling or whirring noises—refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.

Clicking-switchesandsolenoidvalvesareswitching on/off.

Hissing—fansintheNofrostsystem.

Rumbling-icecubesarefallingintotheccontainer.

Preventinnoises

Theapplianceisnotlevel

Please align the appliance with aspiritlevel. Use the height-adjustable feet or place packing underneath them.

The appliance is not free-standing

Pleasemovetheapplianceawayfromadjacentfurniture orappliances.

Drawers, basketsorstorageareaswobbleorstick

Please check theremovable parts and insert them if required.

Receptaclesaretouchingeachother

Movethebottlesorreceptaclesslightlyawayfromeach other.

Eliminatingminorfaultsyourself

Beforeyoucallcustomerservice:

Please check whether you can eliminate the faulty yourself based on the following information.

Customerservicewillchargeyouforadvice, evenifthe applianceisstillunderguarantee!

FaultPossiblecauseRemedialaction

Thelightdoesnotfunction.	Bulbisdefective.Changebulb.
	Thelightfortheiceandwater dispenserisswitchedoff.	Switchonlightifrequired.See alsolceandwater dispenser.
	Thesideoftheappliance to belitisswitchedoff.	Ifsideoftheapplianceis required,switchonagain.
	Doorwasopentoolong.Lightswitchesoffafter approx. 1 min.	Whenthedorisclosedand opened,thelightsarelit again.
Theflooriswet.Watercatchtrayhasoverflowdue to meltingice.		Ifthereisapowerfailureorifthe applianceisdisconnectedfromthe powersupplyformorethan4hours,emptyanddisconnecttheicemaker.
Warningsignalsounds.Capshavenotbeenattachedtothe appliancedoors.		Havefitterattachthecaps.
Iceandwaterdispenser doesnotfunction.	Supplyvalveisclosed.Waterpressureistoolow.	Checkvalveandwaterpressure.
Icecubesarenotbeing dispensed.		Checkwhethertheleftsideofthe applianceisswitchedon.Checkwhethertheiceandwater dispenserisswitchedon.
	Icecubeshaveblockedtheoutletofthe icemaker.	Waituntiltheicehasmeltedafter severalminutes.Attention!Neverinsertfingersintotheicecube dispenser.

Displaymessages

Your appliance has an automatic diagnostic system which notifies you about possible maintenance procedures and fault sources.

If there is a message, the △ symbol is displayed.

There may be several messages simultaneously.

Displayingamessage

1. Thereisamessage, the △ symbolisdisplayed.

Simple diagram with a triangle symbol inside a black rectangle, no text or labels present

2.ButtonΔ

Themessageisdisplayed.

1. Carryoutmaintenanceortroubleshootingand confirmbypressingbutton√.

Certainmaintenanceprocessescanbeimplemented evenatalaterdate.Inthiscaseselect[REMIND LATER?]button√atbottomrightofdisplay.After a specificperiodyouwillberemindedagainabout themaintenanceprocess.

DUST FILTER FIL CLEAN DUST FILTER. 1. PLEASE CHECK WHETHER THE DUST FILTER IS DIRTY. 2. CLEAN DUST FILTER WITH VACUUM CLETHER 4 DUST FILTER CLEANED? REMIND LATER? D

1. If there are several messages, then next one is now displayed.

2. If the problem persists, the symbol is indicated on the display next to the temperature zone in question. The warning message (see Step 1) continues to be displayed until the problem is resolved.

Messages

Designation	Explanation
[FREEZERCOMPARTMENTWAS/ISTOOWARM][M17]	Frozenfoodisatriskof thawing.Thedisplayindicatesthe warmesttemperaturereached whenafaultoccurred.Themessageisdisplayede.g. inthefollowingcases:Apowerfailureoccurred.Thefreezercompartment doorisopenslightly.Thedoorhasbeenopen toolong.Largequantitiesofnewor warmproducewereplaced intheappliance.Thedustfilterisdirty,see Cleaningthedustfilter.NoteDonotrefreezefoodwhichhas startedtothaworalready thawed.Exception:Ifthefood hasbeenusedforareadymeal (boilingorfrying),thisready mealcanberefrozen.
[WASTEWATER ALARM][M50]	Turnofftapandcallcustomer service.
[CLEANDUST FILTER][FIL]	Checkwhetherthedustfilteris dirtyand,ifrequired,cleanwith avacuumcleaner, seeCleaningthedustfilter.
[FREEZERCOMPARTMENT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE][M75]	Freezercompartmentrequired temperaturehasnotbeen reachedforseveraldays. Callcustomerservice.
[CHANGEWATER FILTER][M85]	Filterhasreacheditsmaximum runningtimeof6months. Changethewaterfilter,see Waterfilter.
[DESCALING][E]	Theappliancemustbe descaledaccordingtotheset waterhardnessrange,see Descalingtheappliance.
[TAPISTURNED OFF][M43]	Turnontap.

Customerservice

Yourlocalcustomerservicecanbefoundinthe telephonedirectoryorinthecustomerserviceindex. Pleaseprovidecustomerservicewiththeappliance productnumber(E-Nr.)andproductionnumber(FD).

Thisinformationcanbefoundontheproductlabel.

E-Nr. FD-Nr.

Topreventunnecessarycall-outs,pleaseassistcustomer servicebyquotingtheproductandproductionnumbers. Thiswillsaveyouadditionalcosts.

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