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Table of contentsTable of contents
1 Safety⁠ ⁠............................................⁠ ⁠3
1.1 General information⁠ ⁠ .................... ⁠ ⁠3
1.2 Intended use⁠ ⁠ ................................ ⁠ ⁠3
1.3 Restriction on user group⁠ ⁠.......... ⁠ ⁠3
1.4 Safe transport⁠ ⁠ .............................. ⁠ ⁠3
1.5 Safe installation⁠ ⁠ ........................... ⁠ ⁠4
1.6 Safe use⁠ ⁠........................................ ⁠ ⁠5
1.7 Damaged appliance⁠ ⁠ ................... ⁠ ⁠7
2 Preventing material damage⁠ ⁠ ......⁠ ⁠7
3 Environmental protection and
saving energy⁠ ⁠ ..............................⁠ ⁠8
3.1 Disposing of packaging⁠ ⁠............. ⁠ ⁠8
3.2 Saving energy⁠ ⁠.............................. ⁠ ⁠8
4 Installation and connection⁠ ⁠........⁠ ⁠8
4.1 Scope of delivery⁠ ⁠ ........................ ⁠ ⁠8
4.2 Criteria for the installation loc-
ation⁠ ⁠............................................... ⁠ ⁠8
4.3 Installing the appliance⁠ ⁠ .............. ⁠ ⁠9
4.4 Preparing the appliance for
the first time⁠ ⁠ ................................. ⁠ ⁠9
4.5 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply⁠ ⁠................... ⁠ ⁠9
5 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance⁠ ⁠ ...........................⁠ ⁠10
5.1 Appliance⁠ ⁠....................................⁠ ⁠10
5.2 Control panel⁠ ⁠ .............................⁠ ⁠11
6 Features⁠ ⁠ .....................................⁠ ⁠11
6.1 Accessories⁠ ⁠ ...............................⁠ ⁠11
7 Basic operation⁠ ⁠ .........................⁠ ⁠11
7.1 Switching on the appliance⁠ ⁠.....⁠ ⁠11
7.2 Operating tips⁠ ⁠ ............................⁠ ⁠11
7.3 Switching off the appliance⁠ ⁠.....⁠ ⁠12
7.4 Setting the temperature⁠ ⁠ ...........⁠ ⁠12
8 Additional functions⁠ ⁠ ................. ⁠ ⁠12
8.1 Super freezing⁠ ⁠ ...........................⁠ ⁠12
9 Freezer compartment⁠ ⁠ ............... ⁠ ⁠12
9.1 Freezing capacity⁠ ⁠......................⁠ ⁠12
9.2 Fully utilising the freezer com-
partment volume⁠ ⁠ .......................⁠ ⁠13
9.3 Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment⁠ ⁠ ................⁠ ⁠13
9.4 Tips for freezing fresh food⁠ ⁠.....⁠ ⁠13
9.5 Shelf life of frozen food at
−18°C⁠ ⁠ ........................................⁠ ⁠13
9.6 Defrosting methods for frozen
food⁠ ⁠ .............................................⁠ ⁠13
10 Defrosting⁠ ⁠ ................................ ⁠ ⁠14
10.1 Defrosting in the freezer com-
partment⁠ ⁠ ...................................⁠ ⁠14
11 Cleaning and servicing⁠ ⁠........... ⁠ ⁠14
11.1 Preparing the appliance for
cleaning⁠ ⁠ ....................................⁠ ⁠14
11.2 Cleaning the appliance⁠ ⁠..........⁠ ⁠15
11.3 Removing the fittings⁠ ⁠ .............⁠ ⁠15
12 Troubleshooting⁠ ⁠...................... ⁠ ⁠15
12.1 Power failure⁠ ⁠............................⁠ ⁠17
13 Storage and disposal⁠ ⁠.............. ⁠ ⁠17
13.1 Taking the appliance out of
operation⁠ ⁠ ..................................⁠ ⁠17
13.2 Disposing of old appliance⁠ ⁠...⁠ ⁠18
14 Customer Service⁠ ⁠ ................... ⁠ ⁠18
14.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD)⁠ ⁠........⁠ ⁠19
15 Technical data⁠ ⁠ ......................... ⁠ ⁠19
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Safety en
Safety  1 Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information
¡ Read this instruction manual carefully.
¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
1.2 Intended use
Only use this appliance:
¡ for freezing food and making ice cubes.
¡ in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡ Up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.
1.3 Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by
people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or
inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are
supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil-
dren unless they are being supervised.
Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight
years old may load and unload the the fridge-freezer.
1.4 Safe transport
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
The heavy weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.
Do not lift the appliance on your own.
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1.5 Safe installation
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the
specifications on the rating plate.
Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur-
rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in-
stallation must be properly installed.
Never equip the appliance with an external switching device,
e.g. a timer or remote control.
When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power
cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an
isolating switch must be integrated into the permanent electrical
installation according to the installation regulations.
When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not
trapped or damaged.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
If the appliance's ventilation openings are closed off, a leak in the
refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and
air.
Keep ventilation openings in the appliance casing or in the in-
tegrated casing clear of obstruction.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved
adapters.
Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufac-
turer.
If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available,
please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation
adapted.
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Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may
overheat and cause a fire.
Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply
units on the back of the appliance.
1.6 Safe use
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.
WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap
themselves up in it and suffocate.
Keep packaging material away from children.
Do not let children play with packaging material.
Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to
suffocate.
Keep small parts away from children.
Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
If the cooling circuit is damaged, flammable refrigerant may es-
cape and explode.
To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other
mechanical devices or means other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
If food is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt
object such as the handle of a wooden spoon.
Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive sub-
stances may explode, e.g. spray cans.
Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g.
spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heat-
ers or electric ice makers.
Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.
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WARNING‒Danger: Magnetism!
The exchangeable coloured fronts are secured with magnets. The
magnets may affect electronic implants, e.g. pacemakers, defibril-
lators or insulin pumps.
Persons with electronic implants must stand at least 15cm
away from the magnets.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst.
Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the
freezer compartment.
Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and
hazardous gases.
Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insula-
tion.
WARNING‒Risk of cold burns!
Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by
refrigeration.
Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment
into your mouth.
Avoid prolonged contact of the skin with frozen food, ice and
surfaces in the freezer compartment.
CAUTION‒Risk of harm to health!
To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observe the
following instructions.
If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may lead
to a considerable temperature increase in the compartments of
the appliance.
Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact with
food and accessible drain systems.
If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time,
switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door
open to prevent the formation of mould.
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1.7 Damaged appliance
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
Never operate a damaged appliance.
Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always
unplug the appliance at the mains.
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-
plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
Call customer service.
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Improper repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained
specialist staff.
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser-
vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful
gases may escape and ignite.
Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appli-
ance.
Ventilate the room.
Switch off the appliance.
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Unplug the mains plug from the mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
Call customer service.
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Preventing material damage2 Preventing material
damage
ATTENTION
Using the base, runners or appliance
doors as a seat surface or climbing
surface may damage the appliance.
Do not stand or support yourself
on the base, runners or doors.
Contamination with oil or fat may
cause plastic parts and door seals to
become porous.
Keep plastic parts and door seals
free of oil and grease.
If you clean fittings and accessories
in the dishwasher, this may cause
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them to become deformed or discol-
our.
Never clean fittings and accessory
in the dishwasher.
Environmental protection and saving energy3 Environmental protec-
tion and saving energy
3.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environ-
mentally compatible and can be re-
cycled.
Sort the individual components by
type and dispose of them separ-
ately.
3.2 Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your
appliance will use less power.
Selecting the installation location
Keep the appliance out of direct
sunlight.
Install the appliance as far away as
possible from heating elements,
cookers and other heat sources:
Maintain a 30mm clearance to
electric or gas cookers.
Maintain a 300mm clearance to
oil or solid-fuel cookers.
Never cover or block the exterior
ventilation grilles.
Saving energy during use
Note: The arrangement of the fittings
does not affect the energy consump-
tion of the appliance.
Open the appliance only briefly
and then close it carefully.
Never cover or block the interior
ventilation openings or the exterior
ventilation grilles.
Transport purchased food in a
cool bag and place in the appli-
ance quickly.
Allow warm food and drinks to
cool down before storing them.
Always leave some space between
the food and to the back panel.
Defrost the freezer compartment
regularly.
Installation and connection4 Installation and con-
nection
4.1 Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for
any transport damage and for com-
pleteness of delivery.
If you have any complaints, contact
your dealer or our after-sales service
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The delivery consists of the following:
Equipment and accessories
1
Installation instructions
User manual
Customer service directory
Warranty enclosure
2
Energy label
Information on energy consump-
tion and noises
4.2 Criteria for the installation
location
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
If the appliance is in a space that is
too small, a leak in the refrigeration
1
Depending on the appliance specifications
2
Not in all countries
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circuit may result in a flammable mix-
ture of gas and air.
Only install the appliance in a
space with a volume of at least
1m
3
per 8g refrigerant. The
volume of refrigerant is indicated
on the rating plate.
"Appliance", Fig.
1
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The weight of the appliance ex works
may be up to 35kg depending on
the model.
The subfloor must be sufficiently
stable to bear the weight of the appli-
ance.
This refrigerator is intended for use at
ambient temperatures of 10°C to
43°C.
The appliance is fully functional within
the permitted room temperature.
If the appliance is operated at colder
room temperatures, the appliance will
not be damaged up to a room tem-
perature of 5°C.
4.3 Installing the appliance
Install the appliance in accordance
with the enclosed installation in-
structions.
4.4 Preparing the appliance for
the first time
1.
Remove the informative material.
2.
Remove the protective foil and
transit bolts, e.g. remove the ad-
hesive strips and carton.
3.
Clean the appliance for the first
time.
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4.5 Connecting the appliance
to the electricity supply
1.
Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance's power cable in a socket
nearby.
The connection data of the appli-
ance can be found on the rating
plate.
"Appliance", Fig.
1
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Page10
2.
Check the mains plug is inserted
properly.
The appliance is now ready for
use.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance
5.1 Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
1
2
3
4
1
Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their fea-
tures and size.
Control panel
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Frozen food container
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Rating plate
Page19
Screw foot
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5.2 Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and
to obtain information about the operating status.
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2
Displays the set temperature for
the freezer compartment in °C.
lights up when Super freezing
is switched on.
3sec. sets the temperature of
the freezer compartment.
Features6 Features
The features of your appliance de-
pend on the model.
6.1 Accessories
Use original accessories. These have
been made especially for your appli-
ance.
The accessories for your appliance
depend on the model.
Ice pack
Use the ice pack for temporarily
keeping food cool, e.g. in a cool bag.
Tip: If a power failure or malfunction
occurs, the ice pack can be used to
slow down the thawing process for
the stored frozen food.
Basic operation7 Basic operation
7.1 Switching on the appliance
1.
Electrically connect the appliance.
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The appliance begins to cool.
2.
Set the required temperature.
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7.2 Operating tips
Once you have switched on the
appliance, the set temperature is
only reached after several hours.
Do not put any food in the appli-
ance until the set temperature has
been reached.
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When closing the door, make sure
that the door is not blocked by
stored items.
When you close the door, a va-
cuum may be created. The door is
then difficult to open again. Wait a
moment until the vacuum is offset.
The temperature in the appliance
varies due to the following condi-
tions:
How often the appliance is
opened
Load capacity
Temperature of newly stored
food
Ambient temperature
Direct sunlight
7.3 Switching off the appliance
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. Unplug the appli-
ance from the mains or switch off
the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
7.4 Setting the temperature
Setting the freezer compartment
temperature
Press 3sec. repeatedly until the
temperature display shows the re-
quired temperature setting.
The recommended temperature in
the freezer compartment is
−18°C.
Additional functions8 Additional functions
Find out which additional functions
can be used for your appliance.
8.1 Super freezing
With Super freezing, the freezer com-
partment cools as cold as possible.
Switch on Super freezing four to
sixhours before placing food weigh-
ing 2kg or more into the freezer
compartment.
In order to utilise the freezer capacity,
use Super freezing.
"Prerequisites for freezing capa-
city", Page13
Note: When Super freezing is
switched on, increased noise may
occur.
Switching on Super freezing
Press 3sec. repeatedly until
lights up.
Note: After approx. 52hours, the ap-
pliance switches to normal operation.
Switching off Super freezing
Press 3sec. repeatedly until the
temperature display shows the re-
quired temperature.
Freezer compartment9 Freezer compartment
You can store frozen food, freeze
food and make ice cubes in the
freezer compartment.
The temperature can be set from
−16°C to −22°C.
Long-term storage of food should be
at –18°C or lower.
The freezer compartment can be
used to store perishable food long-
term. The low temperatures slow
down or stop the spoilage.
9.1 Freezing capacity
The freezing capacity indicates the
quantity of food that can be frozen
right through to the centre within a
specific period of time.
Information on freezing capacity can
be found on the rating plate.
"Appliance", Fig.
1
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Freezer compartment en
Prerequisites for freezing capacity
Place food in the middle frozen
food container first.
9.2 Fully utilising the freezer
compartment volume
Learn how to store the maximum
amount of frozen food in the freezer
compartment.
1.
Remove all fittings from the freezer
compartment.
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2.
Stack food directly on the floor of
the freezer compartment.
9.3 Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment
Store food in air-tight packaging.
Do not bring food which is to be
frozen into contact with frozen
food.
Place thefood over thewhole area
ofthefrozen food containers.
To ensure that the air can circulate
freely in the appliance, push the
frozen food containers in as far as
they will go.
9.4 Tips for freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food
only.
Freeze food in portions.
Cooked food is more suitable than
food that can be eaten raw.
Vegetables: Wash, chop up and
blanch before freezing.
Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel,
possibly add sugar or ascorbic
acid solution.
Food that is suitable for freezing in-
cludes baked items, fish and sea-
food, meat, game, poultry, eggs
without shells, cheese, butter and
quark, ready meals and leftovers.
Food that is unsuitable for freezing
includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in
shells, grapes, raw apples and
pears, yoghurt, sour cream, crème
fraîche and mayonnaise.
Packing frozen food
If you select suitable packaging ma-
terial and the correct type of pack-
aging, you can determine the product
quality and prevent freezer burn.
1.
Place the food in the packaging.
2.
Squeeze out the air.
3.
Pack food airtight to prevent it
from losing flavour and drying out.
4.
Label the packaging with the con-
tents and the date of freezing.
9.5 Shelf life of frozen food at
−18°C
Food Storage time
Fish, sausages, pre-
pared meals and
baked goods
up to
6months
Poultry, meat up to
8months
Vegetables, fruit up to
12months
9.6 Defrosting methods for
frozen food
CAUTION
Risk of harm to health!
During the thawing process, bacteria
may multiply and spoil the frozen
food.
Do not refreeze food after it has
been defrosted or started to de-
frost.
Refreeze food only after cooking.
These items should no longer be
stored for the maximum storage
period.
Defrost animal-based food, such
as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the
refrigerator compartment.
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Defrost bread at room temperat-
ure.
Prepare food for immediate con-
sumption in the microwave, in the
oven, or on the hob.
Defrosting10 Defrosting
10.1 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment
The freezer compartment does not
defrost automatically. A layer of hoar-
frost in the freezer compartment im-
pairs refrigeration of the frozen food
and increases power consumption.
Defrosting the freezer compart-
ment
Regularly defrost the freezer com-
partment.
1.
Switch on Super freezing approx.
fourhours before defrosting.
"Switching on Super freezing",
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This means that the food reaches
very low temperatures and it can
be stored for longer at room tem-
perature.
2.
Remove the frozen food container
with the frozen food and temporar-
ily place it in a cool location. Place
ice packs (if available) on the
frozen food.
3.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
4.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Hot water, splashes of water and
steam can lead to burns.
Always fill the pan for the de-
frosting process with hot, but
not boiling, water.
To accelerate the defrosting pro-
cess, place a pan of hot, but not
boiling, water on a trivet in the
freezer compartment.
5.
Wipe up the condensation water
with a soft cloth or sponge.
6.
Rub the freezer compartment dry
with a soft, dry cloth.
7.
Electrically connect the appliance.
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8.
Reinsert the frozen food containers
with the frozen food.
Cleaning and servicing11 Cleaning and servi-
cing
To keep your appliance working effi-
ciently for a long time, it is important
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inac-
cessible points. Cleaning by cus-
tomer service can give rise to costs.
11.1 Preparing the appliance
for cleaning
1.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
2.
Take out all of the food and store it
in a cool place.
Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
3.
If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow
this to defrost.
4.
Remove all fittings and accessor-
ies from the appliance.
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11.2 Cleaning the appliance
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an
electric shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pres-
sure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.
Liquid in the lighting or in the con-
trols can be dangerous.
The rinsing water must not drip
into the lighting or controls.
ATTENTION
Unsuitable cleaning products may
damage the surfaces of the appli-
ance.
Do not use hard scouring pads or
cleaning sponges.
Do not use harsh or abrasive de-
tergents.
Do not use cleaning products with
a high alcohol content.
Do not use stainless-steel cleaning
agents on the outside of the appli-
ance.
Sharp or pointed objects damage the
door tray rail.
Never clean the door tray rail with
sharp or pointed objects, e.g. a
knife.
If you clean fittings and accessories
in the dishwasher, this may cause
them to become deformed or discol-
our.
Never clean fittings and accessory
in the dishwasher.
1.
Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
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2.
Clean the appliance, the fittings,
the accessories and the door seals
with a dish cloth, lukewarm water
and a little pH-neutral washing-up
liquid.
3.
Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth.
4.
Insert the fittings.
5.
Electrically connect the appliance.
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6.
Putting the food into the appliance.
11.3 Removing the fittings
If you want to clean the fittings thor-
oughly, remove these from your ap-
pliance.
Removing the frozen food con-
tainer
1.
Take out the frozen food container
as far as it will go.
2.
Lift the frozen food container at the
front and remove it .
Troubleshooting12 Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot-
ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces-
sary costs.
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WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Improper repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.
Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent any risk.
Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The refrigeration unit
is switching on more
frequently and for
longer.
The appliance has been opened frequently.
Do not open appliance door unnecessarily.
The exterior ventilation grilles are blocked.
Remove any obstructions from in front of the exterior
ventilation grilles.
Not a fault. Modern refrigeration machines switch on
more frequently and have different power levels to cool
more efficiently.
Remove any obstructions from in front of the exterior
ventilation grilles.
Install the appliance as far away as possible from
heating elements, cookers and other heat sources.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct
sunlight.
Regularly defrost the freezer compartment.
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Only open the appliance door as briefly as neces-
sary.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before
storing in the appliance.
A layer of frost forms
on the back wall of
the refrigerator com-
partment.
Not a fault. Modern refrigeration machines ensure a
more even temperature in the refrigerator compart-
ment. The back wall of the refrigerator compartment is
defrosted automatically at regular intervals.
Only open the appliance door as briefly as neces-
sary.
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Fault Cause and troubleshooting
A layer of frost forms
on the back wall of
the refrigerator com-
partment.
Pack the food airtight or cover it.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before
storing in the appliance.
Always leave some space between the food and the
interior walls.
The temperature dif-
fers greatly from the
setting.
Different causes are possible.
1.
Switch off the appliance.
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2.
Switch the appliance back on after fiveminutes.
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If the temperature is too warm, check the temper-
ature again after a couple of hours.
If the temperature is too cold, check the temperat-
ure again on the following day.
The appliance hums,
bubbles, buzzes,
gargles or clicks.
Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit,
fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. The motor,
switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off.
No action required.
The appliance makes
noises.
Fittings wobble or stick.
Check the removable fittings and, if required, re-
place these.
Containers are touching.
Move the containers apart.
Super freezing is switched on.
No action required.
12.1 Power failure
During a power failure, the temperat-
ure in the appliance rises; this re-
duces the storage time and the qual-
ity of the frozen food.
On the website for your appliance,
the technical data provides you with
the storage times for frozen food in
the event of a fault.
Notes
Open the appliance as little as
possible during a power failure
and do not place any other food in
the appliance.
Check the quality of the food im-
mediately after a power failure.
Dispose of any frozen food that
has defrosted and is hotter than
5°C.
Cook or fry slightly thawed
frozen food, and then either con-
sume it or freeze it again.
Storage and disposal13 Storage and disposal
13.1 Taking the appliance out
of operation
1.
Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
2.
Remove all of the food.
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3.
Defrost the appliance.
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4.
Clean the appliance.
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5.
To guarantee the ventilation inside
the appliance, leave the appliance
open.
13.2 Disposing of old appli-
ance
Valuable raw materials can be re-
used by recycling.
WARNING
Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the
appliance, thereby putting their lives
at risk.
Leave shelves and containers in-
side the appliance to prevent chil-
dren from climbing in.
Keep children away from the re-
dundant appliance.
WARNING
Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable
refrigerant and harmful gases may
escape and ignite.
Do not damage the tubes of the re-
frigerant circuit or the insulation.
1.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains.
2.
Cut through the power cord.
3.
Dispose of the appliance in an en-
vironmentally friendly manner.
Information about current disposal
methods are available from your
specialist dealer or local authority.
This appliance is labelled
in accordance with
European Directive
2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and elec-
tronic appliances (waste
electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines
the framework for the re-
turn and recycling of
used appliances as ap-
plicable throughout the
EU.
Customer Service14 Customer Service
Function-relevant genuine spare parts
according to the corresponding Eco-
design Order can be obtained from
Customer Service for a period of at
least 10 years from the date on
which your appliance was placed on
the market within the European Eco-
nomic Area.
Note: Under the terms of the manu-
facturer's warranty applicable to the
location, the use of Customer Service
is free of charge. The minimum dura-
tion of the warranty (manufacturer's
warranty for private consumers) in
the European Economic Area is 2
years according to the terms of war-
ranty applicable to the location. The
terms of warranty do not affect other
rights or claims held by yourself un-
der local legislation.
Detailed information about the war-
ranty period and the warranty condi-
tions in your country is available via
the QR code on the enclosed docu-
ment on service contacts and war-
ranty conditions, from our customer
service or on our website.
If you contact Customer Service, you
will require the product number (E-
Nr.) and the production number (FD)
of your appliance.
You can find the contact details for
our customer service via the QR
code on the enclosed document on
service contacts and warranty condi-
tions or on our website.
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14.1 Product number (E-Nr.)
and production number
(FD)
You can find the product number (E-
Nr.) and the production number (FD)
on the appliance's rating plate.
"Appliance", Fig.
1
/ Page10
Make a note of your appliance's de-
tails and the Customer Service tele-
phone number to find them again
quickly.
Technical data15 Technical data
Refrigerant, cubic capacity and fur-
ther technical specifications can be
found on the rating plate.
"Appliance", Fig.
1
/ Page10
You can find more information about
your model online at
https://
eprel.ec.europa.eu/
1
. This web ad-
dress is linked to the official EU
EPREL product database. Please
then follow the instructions on
searching for the model. The model
identifier is made up of the charac-
ters before the slash in the product
number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al-
ternatively, you can also find the
model identifier in the first line of the
EU energy label.
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Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area
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