en Table of Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n f o r U s e Safety and warning information Freezer compar tment Information concerning disposal Max. freezing capacity Scope of deliver y Freezing fresh food Installing the appliance Fast freezing...
Important information when using Safety and warning information the appliance ▯ Before you switch ON the appliance Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, Please read the operating and installation instructions etc.). Risk of explosion! carefully! They contain important information on how ▯...
ã Children in the household Warning Redundant appliances ▯ Keep children away from packaging and its parts. Pull out the mains plug. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and Cut off the power cord and discard with plastic film! the mains plug. ▯...
Installing the appliance Ambient temperature and ventilation Have a technician install and connect the appliance Ambient temperature according to the enclosed installation instructions. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. Transporting The climate class indicates within which ambient temperatures the appliance can be operated.
Electrical connection Connecting the appliance The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance. Have a technician install and connect the appliance according to the enclosed installation instructions. The appliance complies with the protection class I. Do not remove the transportation protection devices Connect the appliance to 220-240 V/50 Hz alternating from the shelves and storage compartments until...
Getting to know your appliance These operating instructions refer to several models. The diagrams may differ. 2 door model Refrigerator compartment Fruit and vegetable container Freezer compartment “Cool-fresh” container Ice maker Light switch Ventilation Controls Butter and cheese compartment Motorised compartment Door shelf Light (LED) Storage compartments for large bottles...
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3 door model Refrigerator compartment “Cool-fresh” container Freezer compartment Ice maker Ventilation Light switch Butter and cheese compartment Controls Door shelf Motorised compartment Storage compartments for large bottles Light (LED) Ice cube container Glass shelf Container Motorised compartment button Door drawer Fruit and vegetable container...
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Controls On/Off button ÿ “setup” button μ Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off. This button starts and ends the setup mode. If Ice maker button ² the setup mode is ended using the setup button, the changes which have been made are stored. Holiday button ¶...
Switching the appliance on Setting the temperature unit Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button ÿ. The temperature can be displayed in degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched on Press setup button μ. when the door is open.
Note Special functions If no button is selected within 20 seconds, the setup mode ends automatically. All of the changed settings The following special functions can be selected are stored. The set temperature is displayed again in or displayed: the fascia. Setup mode Menus in the setup mode In Setup mode you can make your personal settings.
Holiday mode Energy saving mode If leaving the appliance for a long period of time, you If the energy saving function (eco function) is can switch the appliance over to the energy-saving activated, the appliance switches to energy saving holiday mode. operation.
Arranging food in the appliance Alarm function ▯ Wrap or cover food before placing in Switching of f the warning signal Press the alarm button ± to switch off the warning the appliance. This will retain the aroma, colour and freshness of the food. In addition, flavours signal.
“Cool-fresh” container Freezing fresh food The “cool-fresh” container has a temperature Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. of almost 0 °C. Ideal for storing fish, meat, sausage, To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour cheese and milk. and colour, vegetables should be blanched before The temperature in the “cool-fresh”...
Shelf life of frozen food Thawing frozen food Storage duration depends on the type of food. Depending on the type and application, select one At a temperature of -18 °C: of the following options: ▯ Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes ▯...
ã Caution Ice maker ▯ After installing a new filter, always discard the ice produced within the first 24 hours after switching The ice maker makes ice cubes. on the ice maker. The ice maker starts to make ice cubes as soon as ▯...
Door shelf Interior fittings Lift the container and remove. Glass shelf Adjusting the height of the shelf: Lift the compartment front and move it upwards or downwards into the guiding positions. Place the containers at the desired heights and press downwards. Lower the compartment front to the desired height.
Containers in the refrigerator Lift container slightly and take out. compartment Lift container slightly and take out. Lift container at front slightly and insert into the pullouts. Lower container and push back. Lift container at front slightly and insert into the Screw the closures by 90°...
Cleaning the appliance Odours ã If you experience unpleasant odours: Warning Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner! Switch the appliance off. ã Take all food out of the appliance. Caution Clean interior (see chapter “Cleaning ▯ Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic cleaning the appliance”).
Light (LED) Operating noises Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light. Quite normal noises These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only. Droning Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating units, fan). Tips for saving energy Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing or water is ▯...
Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service: Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information. Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee! Appliance Fault Possible cause Remedial action...
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Ice maker Fault Possible cause Remedial action The ice maker doesn’t work. Ice maker is not connected to the mains Call customer service. supply. Ice maker does not contain any fresh Ensure that the water is properly connected. water. The freezer compartment temperature is Check freezer compartment temperature and, if too warm.
Repair order and advice on faults Customer service Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list. Your local customer service can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer-service index. Please provide customer service GB 0844 892 8988 Calls from a BT with the appliance product number (E-Nr.)
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