Gaggenau RX 496 Operating Instructions Manual
Gaggenau RX 496 Operating Instructions Manual

Gaggenau RX 496 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Gaggenau en Operating instructions RX 496...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Congratulations ......Tips for saving energy ..... . Information concerning disposal .
  • Page 4: Congratulations

    Congratulations With the purchase of your new fridge freezer you have opted for a modern, high quality domestic appliance. Your fridge freezer is distinguished by its economical energy consumption. Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
  • Page 5: Information Concerning Disposal

    Information concerning disposal Safety and warning information x Disposal of packaging Before you switch ON the appliance The packaging protects your appliance from damage Please read the operating and installation instructions during transit. All utilised materials are environmentally carefully. safe and recyclable. Please help us by disposing of the They contain important information on how to install, packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
  • Page 6: Children In The Household

    Do not store products which contain flammable Children in the household propellants (e. g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Explosion hazard! Keep children away from packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic Do not stand or support yourself on the base, film! drawers or doors, etc.
  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Getting to know your appliance These operating instructions apply to several models. The diagrams may differ. ON/OFF main switch for the entire appliance 11 Shelves for meat, sausage, cheese Egg rack 12 Drawer for vegetables, lettuce, fruit Glass shelves for refrigerated food 13 Compartment for tubes Drawers for butter and cheese 14 Ventilation grille (ventilation)
  • Page 8: Control

    Control Display Symbol Meaning The display in the middle of the panel indicates the Standard settings current settings for the individual temperature zones. The layout of the display corresponds to the appliance Backwards/to left layout: Forwards/to right Top left: freezer compartment Lower value Increase value Middle left: ice and water dispenser...
  • Page 9: Observe Ambient Temperature And Ventilation

    Observe ambient temperature Installing and connecting the appliance and ventilation Have a technician install and connect the appliance according to the enclosed installation instructions. Ambient temperature Connect fresh water supply to a cold water tap or cold The climatic class can be found on the rating plate. water connection which is used for drinking water.
  • Page 10: Switching On The Appliance

    Switching on the appliance Switch on the main switch (1). Before switching on the appliance The appliance starts refrigerating. for the first time For technical reasons the compressors do not start Take the egg container out of the vegetable drawer running until some time after the appliance is switched in the cool fresh compartment, unpack and place on.
  • Page 11: Basic Functions

    Basic functions Note Select temperature zone to be edited Whenever the fresh water supply to the appliance is reconnected or interrupted, we recommend, for reasons Different settings can be selected separately for the of hygiene, that: different temperature zones (refrigerator compartment, cool fresh"...
  • Page 12: Switching Off Or Disconnecting The Appliance

    Switching off or disconnecting the appliance Switching left or right appliance side off/on Attention! If the appliance is disconnected from the power supply for longer than four hours while the ice maker is switched Left side: at top freezer compartment, in middle ice and on, remove all the ice from the ice maker and switch off water dispenser, at bottom cool fresh compartment the ice and water dispenser.
  • Page 13: Re Arranging The Interior

    Re arranging the interior The shelves in the refrigerator compartment and the The drawers in the refrigerator compartment are storage compartments in the refrigerator compartment closed with a cover to prevent the food from drying door can be re arranged if required. out.
  • Page 14: Ice And Water Dispenser

    Ice and water dispenser The following can be dispensed as required: Switching on the light for the ice and water dispenser cooled water If the dispenser buttons in the recess are pressed, the ice cubes recess light is switched on and then off again after some time.
  • Page 15 Switching the ice and water dispenser 2. Press a glass against the water dispenser button 9 or the ice dispenser button 10 until the glass contains on/off the required amount. 1. Button ? 2. Press upper button C to select the [ICE MAKER AND WATER] function.
  • Page 16: Refrigerator Compartment

    Refrigerator compartment The temperature in the refrigerator compartment can be Vegetable drawers set from +1 °C to +14 °C. A high air humidity keeps leafy vegetables fresh for The temperature set for the refrigerator compartment longer. Vegetables and fruit should be stored at a slightly is indicated in the field on the right of the display.
  • Page 17: The Cool Fresh" Compartment

    The cool fresh" compartment Temperature indicator The temperature in the cool fresh" compartment can (not all models) be set from +1 °C to +8 °C. The temperature indicator on the rear panel of the The temperature set for the cool fresh" compartment cool fresh compartment indicates temperatures below is indicated in the field on the left of the display.
  • Page 18: Freezer Compartment

    Freezer compartment The temperature in the freezer compartment can be set To prevent poor air circulation in the appliance, from -16 °C to -21 °C. do not stack food above the stacking limit. We recommend a setting of -18 °C. The current temperature of the freezer compartment is indicated in the field at the top left of the display.
  • Page 19: Fast Freezing

    Fast freezing Fast freezing is used to freeze large quantities of fresh Freezing capacity food and, depending on the quantity, should be switched on up to 24 hours before the fresh food is placed in the Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible. freezer compartment.
  • Page 20: Minute Minder

    Minute minder 2. Button 3 You can use this function to set a period of time, at the end of which an acoustic signal sounds. This signal is The minute minder function has been selected. used as a reminder, if e.g. food is to be taken out of the 10:00 is displayed.
  • Page 21: Standard Settings

    Standard settings In the standard settings menu the appliance can be Overview of the standard settings adjusted to the individual requirements of the user. The selected standard settings remain saved even if the Changing standard settings appliance is switched off or if there is a power failure. 1.
  • Page 22: Cleaning The Appliance

    Cleaning the appliance 1. Before cleaning the appliance, switch it off, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse! Setting Function [BRIGHTNESS lighter/darker 2. Take food out of the appliance and place in a cool DISPLAY] location. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper or in a blanket.
  • Page 23 Cleaning 4. Re insert ventilation grille 1. 1. Removing dust filter: Remove ventilation grille 1 forwards. If available, remove anti tilt device from the middle part of the base. Raise dust filter 2 a little with the handle until the filter disengages, then pull out forwards.
  • Page 24: Water Filter

    [M85 CHANGE WATER FILTER.] display message about the next filter change. The filter cartridge for the water filter can be purchased from customer service or a Gaggenau dealer. Warning Do not use the appliance in locations which have a questionable or dubious water quality without 2.
  • Page 25: Descaling The Appliance

    Descaling the appliance The appliance must be descaled regularly. The descaling 1. Starting the descaling process: Button ? frequency can be ascertained from the local water Press upper button B or C to select the [START hardness. You can find out the value of the local water hardness with the enclosed water hardness test strip, DESCALING?] function.
  • Page 26: Changing The Bulbs

    4. After pouring in the descaler, firmly press the red Light, refrigerator compartment and cool fresh" stopper 1 back into the filler opening 2 and re insert compartment the freezer drawer. Then close the door. The lower light illuminates the refrigerator compartment Descaling continues automatically.
  • Page 27: Tips For Saving Energy

    Tips for saving energy Operating noises Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room, Quite normal noises but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker, etc.). Otherwise, use an insulating Droning - motors are running (e.g. compressors, fans, plate.
  • Page 28: Eliminating Minor Faults Yourself

    Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service: Customer service will charge you for advice, even if the Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself appliance is still under guarantee! based on the following information. Fault Possible cause Remedial action The light does not function.
  • Page 29: Display Messages

    Display messages Your appliance has an automatic diagnostics system Messages which notifies you about possible maintenance procedures and fault sources. If there is a message, the m symbol is displayed. Designation Explanation There may be several messages simultaneously. [FREEZER Frozen food is at risk of COMPARTMENT thawing.
  • Page 30: Customer Service

    Customer service Your local customer service can be found in the This information can be found on the product label. telephone directory or in the customer service index. Please provide customer service with the appliance product number (E Nr.) and production number (FD). To prevent unnecessary call outs, please assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers.
  • Page 31 Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 D 81739 München www.gaggenau.com 9000 381 737 (8807) en...

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