en fr es pt REFRIGERATOR RÉFRIGÉRATEUR FRIGORIFICO FRIGORIFICO Directions for Use Mode d'emploi Instrucciones de Uso Instruções de Uso English Français Español Português Page Page 3 17 Página 31 Pág. 46 2 en Contents Page Page Example of arranging food in the appliance Interior fittings 9 9 Information concerning (waste) disposal Disposal of your old appliance Disposal of packaging from your new appliance 4 4 4 5 6 Freezing, storing food, making ice cubes Freezer compartment Purchasing deep-frozen food Freezing food yourself Packing food Freezing capacity Fast freezing 10 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 13 13 14 Safety information Requirements Getting to know your appliance Siting the appliance Ambient temperature Site Siting the appliance Electrical connection Ventilation Following delivery ... Changing over door hinges 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 65-66 Making ice cubes Storage duration Defrosting frozen foods Defrosting Refrigerator compartment Defrosting the freezer compartment Defrosting aids Cleaning Tips for saving energy Operating noises Switching ON/OFF the appliance Switching ON the appliance Setting the temperature Switching OFF the appliance Disconnecting the appliance 8 8 8 8 8 Eliminating minor faults yourself What to do if ... 14 15 15 15 Customer service Rating plate Arranging food in the appliance Instructions on arranging food in the appliance 9 9 Note refrigeration zones in the refrigerator compartment! 16 3 en Information concerning (waste) disposal Disposal of your old appliance When replacing your old appliance with a new one, please comply with the following: Immediately render your old appliance unusable. Pull out the mains plug and cut off the power cord. To prevent children from locking themselves in the refrigerator and suffocating, remove or destroy spring locks and deadlocks. Refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant which must be disposed of properly. They also contain valuable raw materials which can be recycled. Therefore, enlist the aid of your municipal disposal centre. Please enquire at your local authority or ask your dealer about current means of disposal. Please ensure that the refrigeration tubing is not damaged prior to its proper disposal. Disposal of packaging from your new appliance All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable. The cardboard packaging consists of 80­100 % wastepaper. Wooden components have not been chemically treated. The plastic film is made of polyethylene (PE), the tapes are made of polypropylene (PP) and the CFC-free packing is made of foamed polystyrene (PS). These materials are pure hydrocarbon compounds and are recyclable. Reclaiming and recycling packaging conserves raw materials and the volume of waste. In the Federal Republic of Germany you can return the packaging for recycling to the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance. Addresses of recycling centres which dispose of old appliances can be obtained from your local authority. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally-friendly manner. 4 en Safety information Before switching ON the appliance, please read the operating and installation instructions carefully. They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance. Please retain these operating and installation instructions as they may be required by a subsequent appliance user. The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the following information: This appliance contains a small quantity of isobutane refrigerant (R 600 a). This is a natural gas which is very environmentally-friendly but flammable. Ensure that the refrigeration tubing is not damaged during transportation and installation. If the tubing is damaged, avoid naked flames and ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated. q NEVER use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance. Steam may come into contact with live components in the appliance and cause a short-circuit or an electric shock. q NEVER use electrical appliances inside the appliance. q Do NOT switch on a damaged appliance. If in doubt, contact the supplier. q Connect and install the appliance according to the installation manual. Electrical supply conditions must correspond with the specification on the rating plate. q The electrical safety of the appliance is not guaranteed unless the earthing system in the building electrical system has been correctly installed. q If a fault occurs while the appliance is being serviced or cleaned, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Remove the mains plug or switch OFF the fuse. Do NOT pull out the mains plug by the cable. 5 q Repairs may only be performed by qualified customer-service technicians. Improper repairs may put the user in considerable danger. q Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and placed vertically in the refrigerator. NEVER store products which contain flammable propellant gases (e.g. cream dispensers, aerosols, etc.) or explosive substances in the appliance ­ Explosion hazard! q Do NOT damage the refrigeration circuit, e.g. by puncturing the refrigerant tubing on the evaporator with a sharp object, kinking tubes, scratching surface coatings, etc. Spurting refrigerant may cause eye injuries. q Do NOT cover or block the ventilation slots. q Do NOT stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc. q Do NOT allow children to play with the appliance. Children must NEVER sit on drawers or hang from the door. q If the appliance features a lock, keep the key out of the reach of children. q Do NOT put ice lollies or ice cubes directly from the freezer compartment into your mouth. Risk of burns from very low temperatures. q Bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated beverages) must NEVER be stored in the freezer compartment. Bottles and tins will explode! q NEVER touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could freeze to the food! en Requirements Requirements The appliance is suitable for cooling and freezing food and for making ice cubes. The appliance is designed specifically for use in the house. If the appliance is used in the commercial sector, the relevant regulations must be observed. The appliance corresponds to the Regulations for the Prevention of Accidents for Refrigeration Appliances (VBG 20). The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks. This product corresponds to the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances. This unit is produced for free standing apllications. It can not be built-in. Getting to know your appliance Getting to know your appliance Before reading the instructions, please fold out the back pages. This operating manual refers to several models. Diagrams may vary. Overall view Figure 1a / 1b / 1c 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Ice cube tray Interior light and temperature selector Shelves Condensation drainage channel Vegetable and fruit container (1-2 containers depending on the model) Door shelf (*Egg rack) Storage compartments for small bottles, tins Storage compartments for large bottles, milk cartons Door seal Temperature and humidity regulator A Freezer compartment B Refrigerator compartment * Not all models 6 en Siting the appliance Note the ambient temperature The appliance can be operated at the following ambient temperatures depending on the "climatic category" (see rating plate). (The rating plate can be found inside the appliance at the upper left-hand side. Fig. D). Climatic category SN N ST T Ambient temperature from ... to +10 °C to +32 °C +16 °C to +32 °C +18 °C to +38 °C +18 °C to +43 °C Siting The appliance must be stand firmly and level on the floor. Use the two front heightadjustable feet to compensate for an uneven floor. Electrical connection Connect the appliance only to 220­240 V/ 50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket. The socket must be fused with a fuse 10 A. If the appliance is to be operated in a nonEuropean country, check on the rating plate whether the supply voltage and current type correspond with the values of your mains supply. The rating plate is located in the upper left-hand side of the refrigerator compartment (Figure D). The mains connection cable may be replaced only by an electrician. If the ambient temperature drops below the lower ambient-temperature range, the running time of the refrigerating unit is reduced. As a result, the freezer compartment does not drop to a sufficiently low temperature. In extreme cases frozen foods can thaw. Appliances which feature an ambienttemperature switch (Fig. 2/A) can be operated below an ambient temperature of +18 °C when the switch is ON. When the switch is ON, the red mark is visible. (Fig. 2/A) Ventilation The heated air must be able to escape through the rear of the appliance. If the air flow is obstructed, the refrigerating unit must work harder which increases the power consumption. Therefore, NEVER cover the ventilation slots (Fig. 3). Site Site the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room, but NOT in direct sunlight and NOT near a heat source, e.g. cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or comply with the following minimum distances to the heat source. 3 cm to an electric cooker. 30 cm to a coal-fired cooker. If the appliance is installed next to another refrigerator or freezer, observe a minimum distance of 2 cm to prevent condensation. Following delivery ... The appliance can be switched ON immediately. 7 en Switching ON/OFF the appliance Switching ON the appliance Turn the temperature selector in the refrigerator compartment to "O". The appliance begins to cool. The interior light switches on when the door is opened (Fig 2/2). Switching OFF the appliance To switch OFF the refrigeration and light, turn the temperature selector (Fig. 2/2) to "O". Setting the temperature To set the temperature, turn the temperature selector to a setting (Fig. 2/2). The temperature can be adjusted steplessly. Higher settings result in lower temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer compartments. We recommend the following temperature settings: ­ A low setting for short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment (energysaving mode). ­ A medium setting for long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment and for freezing fresh food. Notes q The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is influenced by the ambient temperature, quantity and temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened. If required, change the temperature setting. q While the refrigerating unit is running, beads of water or hoarfrost form on the rear of the refrigerator compartment; this is quite normal. It is NOT necessary to scrape off the hoarfrost or wipe off the beads of water. The rear panel defrosts automatically. The condensation is conveyed down the drainage channel (Fig. 6/4) to the refrigerating unit where it evaporates. q To prevent condensation in the area of the freezer-compartment door seal, the sides of the housing are partially heated. 8 Disconnecting the appliance If the appliance is not to be used for a prolonged period, pull out the mains plug, clean the appliance and leave the doors open. en Arranging food in the appliance Important information concerning food arrangement q Allow food and drinks to cool down properly before you place them inside the refrigerator. q Whenever possible, food should be wrapped or covered over before it is placed in the refrigerator. This ensures that aroma, colour, moisture and freshness are retained. In addition, no flavours are transferred to or from other items. The only items to remain unpacked should be vegetables, fruit and salad in the vegetable containers. q Make sure that no oil or fat comes into contact with those parts of the appliance that are made from plastic or the door seal (otherwise they could become porous). q Do not store any substance that could explode inside the appliance and ensure that high-proof alcohol is kept upright in tightly closed containers ­ explosion hazard! q The coldest parts of the main refrigerator compartment are up against the rear panel and on the lowest shelf. Place delicate foodstuffs in either of these areas. q Bottles containing liquids that could freeze should not be placed inside the freezer compartment. The bottles could explode when the contents have frozen. In the vegetable tray (5) Vegetables, fruit, lettuce. *In the trays (6) Eggs. *In the storage tray (7) Small bottles. In the storage shelves (8) Large bottles. Interior fittings *Temperature and humidity regulator for vegetable container (Fig. 6/10) For long-term storage of vegetables, lettuce, fruit; slide the regulator all the way to the left ­ Ventilation aperture is open ­ Temperature drops. For short-term storage slide the regulator all t ...