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Table of contents
Safety...............................................4
General information..........................4
Intended use.....................................4
Restriction on user group.................4
Safe transport...................................4
Safe installation ................................5
Safe use ...........................................6
Damaged appliance .........................8
Preventing material damage ..........9
Environmental protection and
saving energy..................................9
Disposing of packaging ...................9
Saving energy...................................9
Installation and connection............9
Scope of delivery..............................9
Criteria for the installation loca-
tion..................................................10
Installing the appliance ..................10
Preparing the appliance for the
first time..........................................10
Connecting the appliance to the
electricity supply.............................11
Familiarising yourself with
your appliance...............................12
Appliance .......................................12
Control panel..................................13
Features.........................................13
Shelf................................................13
Pull-out container............................14
Fruit and vegetable container
with cover .......................................14
Door rack........................................14
Accessories....................................14
Basic operation .............................14
Switching on the appliance ............14
Operating tips.................................15
Switching off the appliance ............15
Setting the temperature..................15
Additional functions .....................15
Super freezing ................................15
Refrigerator compartment ............15
Tips for storing food in the refri-
gerator compartment .....................16
Chill zones in the refrigerator
compartment ..................................16
"OK" sticker ....................................16
Freezer compartment....................16
Freezer compartment door ............16
Freezing capacity ...........................16
Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment ......................17
Tips for freezing fresh food ............17
Shelf life of frozen food at
−18°C............................................17
Defrosting methods for frozen
food ................................................17
Defrosting......................................18
Defrosting in the refrigerator
compartment ..................................18
Defrosting in the freezer com-
partment .........................................18
Cleaning and servicing.................18
Preparing the appliance for
cleaning ..........................................18
Cleaning the appliance ..................19
Cleaning the condensation
channel and drainage hole ............19
Cleaning the ventilation grille .........20
Removing the fittings......................20
Troubleshooting............................22
Malfunctions ...................................22
Power failure...................................24
Storage and disposal....................24
Taking the appliance out of op-
eration ............................................24
Disposing of old appliance ............24
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Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
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.
Intended use
Only use this appliance:
¡ for chilling and freezing food and for making ice cubes.
¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡ Up to an altitude of max. 2000m above sea level.
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.
Children must not 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.
Safe transport
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lif-
ted.
▶
Do not lift the appliance on your own.
Safety en
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Safe installation
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
¡ Improper 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
current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
▶
The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical
installation 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 all-pole isolating switch must be installed in 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 danger-
ous.
▶
Never let the power cord come into contact with heat
sources.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
If the appliance's ventilation openings are sealed, a leak in the
refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas
and air.
▶
Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in
the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
¡ It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap-
proved adapters.
▶
Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
▶
If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.
▶
Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.
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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 sup-
ply units on the back of the appliance.
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
appliance.
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!
¡ Mechanical devices or other devices may damage the refri-
geration circuit; flammable refrigerant may escape and ex-
plode.
▶
To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other
mechanical devices or devices other than those recommen-
ded by the manufacturer.
¡ Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive
substances may explode, e.g. spray cans.
▶
Do not store products which contain flammable propellants
(e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.
Safety en
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WARNING‒Risk of fire!
¡ Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g.
heaters or electric ice makers.
▶
Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.
¡ The vapours from flammable liquids may catch fire (explo-
sion).
▶
Store high-percentage alcohol tightly closed and standing
up.
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 in-
sulation.
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 compart-
ments of the appliance.
▶
Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact
with food and accessible drain systems.
▶
Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refri-
gerator so that they do not touch or drip on other food.
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▶
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.
¡ Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain alu-
minium. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminium in
the appliance, aluminium foil ions may pass into the food.
▶
Do not consume soiled food.
Damaged appliance
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.
▶
Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶
"Call customer services." →Page25
¡ Incorrect 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.
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 ap-
pliance.
▶
Ventilate the room.
▶
"Switch off the appliance." →Page15
▶
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the cir-
cuit breaker in the fuse box.
▶
"Call after-sales service." →Page25
Preventing material damage en
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Preventing material damage
Preventing material dam-
age
Preventing material damage
ATTENTION!
¡ Using the base, runners or appli-
ance 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.
¡ Metal or metal-style parts in the ap-
pliance may contain aluminium.
Aluminium reacts when it comes
into contact with acidic foods.
▶
Do not store unpackaged food
in the appliance.
Environmental protection and saving energy
Environmental protection
and saving energy
Environmental protection and saving energy
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.
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 30mm clearance to
electric or gas cookers.
– Maintain a 300mm 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.
¡ 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.
¡ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
compartment to utilise the low tem-
perature of the food.
¡ Always leave some space between
the food and to the back panel.
¡ Pack the food airtight.
¡ Defrost the freezer compartment
regularly.
¡ Open the freezer compartment
door only briefly and then close it
properly.
Installation and connection
Installation and connec-
tion
Installation and connection
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 ser-
vice" →Page25.
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The delivery consists of the following:
¡ Built-under appliance
¡ Equipment and accessories
1
¡ Installation instructions
¡ User manual
¡ Customer service directory
¡ Warranty enclosure
2
¡ Energy label
¡ Information on energy consump-
tion and noises
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
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
1m
3
per 8g refrigerant. The
volume of refrigerant is indicated
on the rating plate. →"Appliance",
Fig. 1 /
5
, Page13
The weight of the appliance ex works
may be up to 35kg depending on
the model.
The subfloor must be sufficiently
stable to bear the weight of the appli-
ance.
Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature de-
pends on the appliance's climate
class.
The climate class can be found on
the rating plate. →"Appliance", Fig.
1 /
5
, Page13
Climate class Permitted room temperat-
ure
SN 10°C to 32°C
N 16°C to 32°C
ST 16°C to 38°C
T 16°C to 43°C
The appliance is fully functional within
the permitted room temperature.
If an appliance with climate class SN
is operated at colder room temperat-
ures, the appliance will not be dam-
aged up to a room temperature of
5°C.
Built-under
Attachment under certain worktops,
e.g. stone, glass or stainless steel, is
frequently not possible. You can or-
der accessories from customer ser-
vice for installation on the side walls.
→"Customer Service", Page25
Installing the appliance
▶
Install the appliance in accordance
with the enclosed installation in-
structions.
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." →Page19
1
Depending on the appliance specifications
2
Not in all countries
Installation and connection en
11
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 /
5
,
Page13
2. Check the mains plug is inserted
properly.
a The appliance is now ready for
use.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
A
B
1
4
5
6
7
8
3
2
1
A
"Freezer compartment" →Page16
B
"Refrigerator compartment"
→Page15
1
"Light switch" →Page22
2
"Control panel" →Page13
3
Main switch
4
"Pull-out container" →Page14
Features en
13
5
"Rating plate" →Page25
6
Fruit and vegetable container
7
"Exterior ventilation grille"
→Page20
8
"Door storage compartment for large
bottles" →Page14
Note:Deviations between your appli-
ance and the diagrams may differ
with regard to their features and size.
Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and
to obtain information about the operating status.
2 3 41
2
1
The main switch turns the appliance
on or off.
2
switches Super freezing on or off.
3
Displays the set temperature for the
refrigerator compartment in°C.
4
sets the temperature of the refriger-
ator compartment.
Features
Features
Features
The features of your appliance de-
pend on the model.
Shelf
To vary the shelf as required, you
can remove the shelf.
→"Removing the shelf", Page20
Re-position the stoppers on both
sides and re-insert the shelf.
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Pull-out container
Store animal-based food in the pull-
out container. "You can take out the
pull-out container for loading and un-
loading." →Page20
Fruit and vegetable container
with cover
Store fresh fruit and vegetables in the
fruit and vegetable container.
"Remove the fruit and vegetable con-
tainer loading and unloading."
→Page21
Condensation may form in the fruit
and vegetable container depending
on the food and quantity stored.
Remove the condensation with a dry
cloth.
To ensure that the quality and aroma
are retained, store fruit and veget-
ables that are sensitive to cold out-
side of the appliance at temperatures
of approx. 8°C to 12°C, e.g. pine-
apple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucum-
bers, courgettes, peppers, tomatoes
and potatoes.
Door rack
To adjust the door racks as required,
you can remove the door rack and
re-insert elsewhere.
→"Removing door rack", Page20
Accessories
Use original accessories. These have
been made especially for your appli-
ance.
The accessories for your appliance
depend on the model.
Egg tray
Store eggs safely on the egg tray.
Bottle holder
The bottle holder prevents bottles
from falling over when the appliance
door is opened and closed.
Ice cube tray
Use the ice cube tray to make ice
cubes.
Making ice cubes
1. Fill the ice cube tray with water up
to ¾ and place in the freezer com-
partment.
If the ice cube tray is stuck to the
freezer compartment, loosen it with
a blunt implement only (e.g. spoon
handle).
2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the
ice cube tray slightly or hold it
briefly under flowing water.
Basic operation
Basic operation
Basic operation
Switching on the appliance
1. Switch on the appliance at the
main switch. →"Appliance", Fig.
1 /
3
, Page12
a The appliance begins to cool.
a The temperature display flashes
until the appliance has reached the
set temperature.
Additional functions en
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2. "Set the required temperature."
→Page15
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 temperature has
been reached.
¡ 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.
Switching off the appliance
▶
Switch off the appliance at the
main switch. →"Appliance", Fig.
1 /
3
, Page12
Setting the temperature
Setting the refrigerator
compartment temperature
▶
Press repeatedly until the temper-
ature display shows the required
temperature.
The recommended temperature in
the refrigerator compartment is
4°C.
→""OK" sticker", Page16
Setting the freezer compartment
temperature
▶
In order to set the freezer compart-
ment temperature, "change the re-
frigerator compartment temperat-
ure" →Page15.
The refrigerator compartment tem-
perature influences freezer com-
partment temperature. Refrigerator
compartment temperatures that
are set to warm generate warmer
freezer compartment temperatures.
Additional functions
Additional functions
Additional functions
Super freezing
With Super freezing, the freezer com-
partment cools as cold as possible.
Switch on Super freezing four to
sixhours before placing food weigh-
ing 2kg or more into the freezer
compartment.
In order to utilise the freezer capacity,
use Super freezing.
→"Prerequisites for freezing capa-
city", Page17
Note:When Super freezing is
switched on, increased noise may
occur.
Switching on Super freezing
▶
Press .
a lights up.
Note:After approx. 48hours, the ap-
pliance switches to normal operation.
Switching off Super freezing
▶
Press .
Refrigerator compartment
Refrigerator compartment
Refrigerator compartment
You can keep meat, sausage, fish,
dairy products, eggs, prepared meals
and pastries in the refrigerator com-
partment.
The temperature can be set from
2°C to 8°C.
The refrigerator compartment can
also be used to store highly perish-
able foods in the short to medium
term. The lower the selected temper-
ature, the longer the food remains
fresh.
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Tips for storing food in the re-
frigerator compartment
¡ Only store food when fresh and
undamaged.
¡ Observe the best-before date or
use-by date specified by the manu-
facturer.
¡ Store food well wrapped or
covered.
¡ Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down first before placing in the ap-
pliance.
Chill zones in the refrigerator
compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment creates different chill
zones.
Coldest zone
The coldest zone is in the pull-out
container.
Tip:Store highly perishable food
such as fish, sausages and meat in
the coldest zone.
Warmest zone
The warmest zone is at the very top
of the door.
Tip:Store food that does not spoil
easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard
cheese and butter. Cheese can then
continue to release its aroma and the
butter will still be easy to spread.
"OK" sticker
The "OK" sticker lets you check
whether the refrigerator compartment
reaches the safe temperature ranges
of +4°C or colder recommended for
food.
The "OK" sticker is not included with
all models.
If the sticker does not indicate "OK",
gradually reduce the temperature.
→"Setting the refrigerator compart-
ment temperature", Page15
Once the appliance is switched on, it
may take up to 12hours until the set
temperature is reached.
Correct setting
Freezer compartment
Freezer compartment
Freezer compartment
You can store frozen food, freeze
food and make ice cubes in the
freezer compartment.
The temperature in the freezer com-
partment depends on the temperat-
ure in the refrigerator compartment.
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.
Freezer compartment door
To ensure that the frozen food that is
stored does not thaw and the freezer
compartment is not covered in too
much ice, always close the freezer
compartment door.
Note:When you close the freezer
compartment door, you can hear it
engaging.
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. →"Appli-
ance", Fig. 1 /
5
, Page13
Freezer compartment en
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Prerequisites for freezing capacity
1. When placing fresh food in the ap-
pliance, switch on Super freezing.
→"Switching on Super freezing",
Page15
2. Place the food as close as pos-
sible to the back wall of the freezer
compartment. This is where the
food freezes most quickly.
Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment
¡ Spread out the food over a wide
area in the freezer compartment.
¡ Do not bring food which is to be
frozen into contact with frozen
food.
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.
Shelf life of frozen food at
−18°C
Food Storage time
Fish, sausages, prepared
meals and baked goods
up to 6months
Poultry, meat up to 8months
Vegetables, fruit up to 12months
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.
¡ Defrost bread at room temperat-
ure.
¡ Prepare food for immediate con-
sumption in the microwave, in the
oven or on the hob.
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Defrosting
Defrosting
Defrosting
Defrosting in the refrigerator
compartment
When the appliance is operating,
condensation droplets or frost form
on the rear panel of the refrigerator
compartment due to functional reas-
ons. The back panel in the refriger-
ator compartment defrosts automatic-
ally.
Condensation runs through the con-
densation channel into the drainage
hole to the evaporation pan and does
not have to be wiped away.
To ensure that the condensation can
drain and odours do not form, ob-
serve the following information:
→"Cleaning the condensation chan-
nel and drainage hole", Page19.
Defrosting in the freezer com-
partment
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 compartment
Regularly defrost the freezer com-
partment.
1. Switch on Super freezing approx.
fourhours before defrosting.
→"Switching on Super freezing",
Page15
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 and tem-
porarily place it in a cool location.
Wrap the frozen food with ice
packs, if available, in coverings or
newspaper.
3. "Switch off the appliance."
→Page15
4. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
5. To accelerate the defrosting pro-
cess, place a pan of hot water on
a trivet in the freezer compartment.
6. Wipe up the condensation water
with a soft cloth or sponge.
7. Rub the freezer compartment dry
with a soft, dry cloth.
8. Electrically connect the appliance.
9. "Switch on the appliance."
→Page14
10."Put the frozen food in the appli-
ance." →Page17
Cleaning and servicing
Cleaning and servicing
Cleaning and servicing
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.
Preparing the appliance for
cleaning
1. "Switch off the appliance."
→Page15
2. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
Cleaning and servicing en
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3. Take out all of the food and store it
in a cool place.
Place ice packs (if available) onto
the food.
4. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow
this to defrost.
5. "Remove all fittings from the appli-
ance." →Page20
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
detergents.
▶
Do not use cleaning products
with a high alcohol content.
¡ If liquid gets into the drainage
hole, the evaporation pan may
overflow.
▶
The rinsing water must not get
into the drainage hole.
¡ If you clean fittings and accessor-
ies in the dishwasher, this may
cause them to become deformed
or discolour.
▶
Never clean fittings and access-
ory in the dishwasher.
1. "Prepare the appliance for clean-
ing." →Page18
2. Clean the appliance, the fittings
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.
6. "Switch on the appliance."
→Page14
7. Putting the food into the appliance.
Cleaning the condensation
channel and drainage hole
Regularly clean the condensation
channel and drainage hole to ensure
that the condensation can drain.
1. "Remove the pull-out container."
→Page20
2. Carefully clean the condensation
channel and the drainage hole,
e.g. using a moistened cotton bud.
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20
Cleaning the ventilation grille
1. Remove the exterior ventilation
grille for cleaning.
‒ To do this, depress the clips in
the ventilation openings and
simultaneously remove the ex-
terior ventilation grille forwards.
2. Clean the exterior ventilation grille
with lukewarm soapy water and a
dish cloth.
3. Let the exterior ventilation grille dry
completely and insert it.
Removing the fittings
If you want to clean the fittings thor-
oughly, remove these from your ap-
pliance.
Removing the shelf
▶
Lift the shelf, pull it forwards and
swivel it out to the side and re-
move the plugs .
Removing door rack
▶
Lift the door rack and remove it.
Removing pull-out containers
▶
Lift the pull-out container and re-
move it.
Cleaning and servicing en
21
Remove the fruit and vegetable
container with the lid
▶
Fold up the lid of the fruit and ve-
getable container and remove
the fruit and vegetable container
with lid towards the front .
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22
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect 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.
Malfunctions
Fault Cause Troubleshooting
The LED lighting does not
work.
The illuminant is defective. 1. "Switch off the appliance."
→Page15
2. Disconnect the appliance from the
mains.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
3. Remove the illuminant cover to the
left.
4. Replace the illuminant.
Replacement illuminant: 220–240
V AC, E14 bulb holder, see the de-
fective illuminant's wattage.
The light switch is jammed.
▶
Check whether the light switch can
be moved.
Troubleshooting en
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Fault Cause Troubleshooting
The LED lighting does not
work.
The temperature differs
greatly from the setting.
Different causes are pos-
sible.
1. "Switch off the appliance."
→Page15
2. "Switch the appliance back on after
fiveminutes." →Page14
‒ If the temperature is too
warm, check the temperature
again after a couple of hours.
‒ If the temperature is too cold,
check the temperature again
on the following day.
The base of the refrigerator
compartment is wet.
The condensation channel
or drainage hole are
blocked.
▶
"Clean the condensation channel
and the drainage hole." →Page19
The appliance hums,
bubbles, buzzes, gargles or
clicks.
Not a fault. A motor is run-
ning, e.g. refrigerating unit,
fan. Refrigerant flows
through the pipes. The mo-
tor, 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, replace these.
Bottles or containers are
touching.
▶
Move the bottles or containers
away from each other.
Super freezing is switched
on.
No action required.
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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.
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
immediately 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 disposal
Storage and disposal
Storage and disposal
You can find out here how to prepare
your appliance for storage. You will
also find out how to dispose of old
appliances.
Taking the appliance out of
operation
1. "Switch off the appliance."
→Page15
2. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
3. Remove all of the food.
4.
"Defrost the appliance." →Page18
5.
"Clean the appliance." →Page19
6. To guarantee the ventilation inside
the appliance, leave the appliance
open.
Disposing of old appliance
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.
▶
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 ac-
cordance with European Direct-
ive 2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and
electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the
framework for the return and re-
cycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
Customer Service en
25
Customer Service
Customer Service
Customer Service
If you have any queries, are unable to
rectify faults on the appliance your-
self or if your appliance needs to be
repaired, contact 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 on the warranty
period and terms of warranty in your
country is available from our after-
sales service, your retailer 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.
The contact details for Customer Ser-
vice can be found in the enclosed
Customer Service directory or on our
website.
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 /
5
, Page13
Make a note of your appliance's de-
tails and the Customer Service tele-
phone number to find them again
quickly.
Technical data
Technical data
Technical data
Refrigerant, cubic capacity and fur-
ther technical specifications can be
found on the rating plate.
→"Appliance", Fig. 1 /
5
, Page13
More information about your model
can be found online at https://en-
ergylabel.bsh-group.com
1
. This web
address is linked to the official EU
EPREL product database. At the time
of printing its web address had not
yet been published. Please then fol-
low the instructions on searching for
models. The model identifier is made
up of the characters before the slash
in the product number (E-Nr.) on the
rating plate. Alternatively you can
also find the model identifier in the
first line of the EU energy label.
1
Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area
*9001473414*
9001473414 (010728)
en
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Straße 34
81739 München
GERMANY
www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com
Valid within Great Britain:
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BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Wolverton, Milton Keynes
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United Kingdom
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