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Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. These operating instructions are for use with several technically com- parable models with varying accessories.
Safety The safety of our refrigerators/freezers is in accordance with recog- nised technological standards and appliance safety legislation. We nevertheless feel that it is important to acquaint you with the follow- ing safety guidelines: Intended use • The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the cooling food.
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Safety • Please make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the appliance when playing (there is risk of suffocati- on!) or get themselves into other dangerous situations.
Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be disposed of or burned at an incinerating plant without danger. About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are identified as follows: >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. the outer covering and the bags in the interior.
Remove transport packaging The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transport. 1. Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door. 2. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance.
Installation It is necessary to avoid overheating of the appliance by maintaining adequate distances from heat sources and by the use of a suitable thermal insulation plate. Proper ventilation of the appliance must also be ensured. Your refrigerator needs ventilation Integratable models (i-appliances) min.
Installation See installation instructions supplied. Please check whether, after installing your appliance and especially after reversing the door, the door seal seals right round. A badly fitting door seal may lead to heavy frosting and thereby to a higher power consumption (see also „What to do if...“).
Description of the appliance View of the appliance (various models) 1 = Control panel 2 = Butter/cheese compartment with flap 3 = Variable storage box (not included with all models, design differs depending on the model) 4 = Door storage compartments 5 = Bottle compartment Bottle holder (not on all models) 6 = Fruit and vegetable drawers...
Prior to Initial Start–Up Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start-up (see section: “Cleaning and Care”). Starting up - Temperature regulation 1 Light switch 2 Temperature regulator and ON/OFF switch The temperature regulator is located at the top of the appliance on the control panel.
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Starting up - Temperature regulation The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior tem- perature: – Ambient temperature; – Quantity and temperature of the food stored; – Frequency with which the door is opened and how long it is left open.
Switching off the appliance 1. To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0". The inside light goes out. If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period: 1. Remove all refrigerated packages. 2.
Interior accessories Variable Inner Door The door compartments can be pulled up and removed, and inserted at other positions as needed. Bottle Holder (not on all models) Some models are equipped with a bottle holder in the bottle compartment. This is used to prevent individual bottles from falling over and can be slid sideways.
Interior accessories Variable Storage Box (not on all models, design differs depending on the model) Some models are equipped with a variable storage box which is fitted under a door shelf compartment and can be slid sideways. The box can be inserted under every door shelf compartment. 1.
Correct Storage For physical reasons, there are different temperature regions in the fridge. The coldest region is on the lowest storage shelf. Warmer regions are the top stor- age shelf, the vegetable drawer and the storage compartments on the door. The arrangement example shows at which places in the refrigerator suitable temperatures for various types of foods...
Cleaning and Care For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior acces- sories, should be cleaned regularly. Warning! • The appliance must not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock. Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or disconnect from the electricity supply.
Energy Saving Tips • Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor. • Ensure sufficient air circulation and exhaust at the appliance base and at the back wall of the appliance. Never cover air vent openings. •...
What to do if... Symptom Possible Cause Remedy Temperature is not proper- Please look in the “Initial ly adjusted. Start Up” section. Door was open for an Do not leave the door open any longer than necessary. extended period. A large quantity of warm The food is too warm.
3. To change the light bulb, press on the rear hook and at the same time slide the light bulb cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 4. Change the faulty light bulb. 5. Refit the light bulb cover. 6.
Noises during Operation The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances: • Clicks Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard. • Humming As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming. •...
Technical terminology • Refrigerant Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect are known as refrigerants. They have a relatively low boiling-point, indeed so low, that the warmth from the food stored in the fridge or freezer can cause the refrigerant to boil and vaporise.