Removing And Cleaning The Ice Cube Container; Operating Noises; Quite Normal Noises; Noises Which Can Easily Be Eliminated - Gaggenau RB 491 Use And Care Manual

Removing and cleaning the ice cube
container
If ice cubes have not been dispensed for a prolonged period,
they will shrink, have a stale taste and stick together.
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Remove the ice cube container.
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Pull out the container, empty and clean with lukewarm
water.
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Thoroughly rub the container and endless screw
transportation mechanism (Agitation function) dry
so that new ice cubes cannot freeze to them.
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Inserting the ice cube container.
Ice cube production continues.

Operating noises

Quite normal noises

Grumbling – refrigerating unit is running.
Fans in the recirculating air system are running.
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises – refrigerant
is flowing through the tubes.
Clicking – motor is switching on or off.
Solenoid valve on the water connection is opening/closing.
Rumbling – ice cubes are falling into the ice cube container.

Noises which can easily be eliminated

The appliance is not level
Level the appliance with the aid of a spirit level.
Use the height-adjustable feet or place something underneath.
Drawers, baskets or storage areas wobble or stick
Check the removable parts and, if required, reinsert them.
Receptacles are touching each other
Move receptacles away from each other.
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How to save energy

– Install the appliance in a dry, ventilated room;
do not expose to direct sunlight and do not place
near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker).
If required, use an insulating plate.
– Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
– Defrost frozen food by placing it in the refrigerator.
The low temperature of the frozen food will refrigerate
the food in the refrigerator compartment.
– Open the appliance door as briefly as possible!

Defrosting

The appliance is defrosted automatically.

Cleaning the appliance

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WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to appliance
before cleaning. After cleaning, reconnect power.
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CAUTION
To avoid personal injuries or property damage, observe
the following:
– Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
– Do not let the water used for cleaning drip onto
the light or control panel.
– Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or
solvents which may damage the surfaces of the
appliance.
– Never clean shelves and containers in the dishwasher.
The parts may warp.
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Switch off the appliance with the POWER button
Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
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Clean the door seal with water only and dry thoroughly.
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