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BEDIENUNGSANWEISUNG Instructions for use Instructions d’utilisation Gebruiksaanwijzing IKE 178-4 IKE 238-4...
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Dear customer, Before placing your new refrigerator 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 refer- ence. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appli- ance.
Safety The safety aspects of our refrigerators comply with Daily Operation accepted technical standards and the German Appliance • Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at Safety Law. Nevertheless, we consider it our obligation to low temperatures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not make you aware of the following safety information: store any containers with flammable materials such as, for example, spray cans, fire extinguisher refill car-...
Disposal Appliance Packaging Information All materials are environmentally sound! They can be >PS< for polystyrene foam, e.g. the pads, which are all free dumped or burned at an incinerating plant without danger! of chlorofluorocarbon. About the materials: The plastics can be recycled and are The carton parts are made from recycled paper and should identified as follows: be disposed of at a waste-paper recycling collection loca-...
Installation Installation Location The appliance should be set up in a well ventilated, dry If the refrigeration appliance is installed next to another room. refrigerator or freezer a clearance of 5 cm at the sides is Energy use and efficient performance of the appliance is required, in order to prevent the formation of condensation affected by the ambient temperature.
Electrical Connection Before initial start-up, refer to the appliance rating plate to If the socket is not accessible once the appliance is built in, ascertain if supply voltage and current values correspond the electrical installation must include suitable means of with those of the mains at the installation location.
Starting up - Setting the Temperature The following effects are of significance in respect of the interior temperature: – 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 regula- 2. Remove the mains plug or switch off or turn out the cir- tor to position " 0 ". cuit breaker or fuse. 3. Defrost the freezer compartment and clean the appliance If the appliance is not going to be used for an thoroughly (see section: “Cleaning and Maintenance”).
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 storage shelf, the vegetable basket and the storage compartments on the door. The arrangement example shows at which places in the refrigerator suitable temperatures for various types of foods exist.
Preparation of Ice Cubes 1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with cold water, place it in Important! Never try to free an ice tray that is frozen to the the freezer compartment and leave to freeze. freezer compartment using pointed or sharp edged objects. Use a spoon handle or similar.
Cleaning and Maintenance For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including inte- 1. Remove frozen food and the food from the refrigerator. rior accessories, should be cleaned regularly. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper. Store it in a cool place, well covered. 2.
What to do if ... Correcting Malfunctions A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you Warning! Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may can rectify yourself using the following instructions. Do not only be performed by qualified service engineers. perform any other work on the appliance if the following Improper repairs can give rise to significant haz- information does not provide assistance in your specific...
Changing the light bulb Warning! There is a risk of electric shocks! Before changing the light bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the circuit breaker. Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 25 W, fitting: E 14 1.
Technical Terminology • Refrigerant • Compressor Liquids that can be used to a generate a cooling effect The compressor looks like a small drum. It is driven by a are known as refrigerants. They have a relatively low built-in electric motor and is mounted on the base of the boiling-point, indeed so low, that the warmth from the appliance at the rear.
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