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Safety and warning information ............ 3 Freezing fresh food ............................. 11
Information concerning disposal .......... 5 Super freezing ...................................... 12
Scope of delivery .................................... 5 Thawing frozen food ............................ 13
Ambient temperature and ventilation .. 6 Interior fittings ....................................... 13
Connecting the appliance ..................... 6 Sticker “OK” .......................................... 14
Getting to know your appliance ........... 7 Switching off and disconnecting the
Switching the appliance on ................... 8 appliance ............................................... 14
Setting the temperature ......................... 8 Cleaning the appliance ....................... 14
Alarm function ......................................... 9 Light (LED) ............................................ 15
Usable capacity ....................................... 9 Tips for saving energy ........................ 15
Refrigerator compartment ..................... 9 Operating noises ................................. 16
Freezer compartment .......................... 10 Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 16
Max. freezing capacity ........................ 11 Customer service ................................. 18
Freezing and storing food .................. 11
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If the power cord of this appliance is
enTable of ContentsenI struction for Use

Safety and warning damaged, it must be replaced by the


manufacturer, customer service or a
information similarly qualified person. Improper
installations and repairs may put the user
Before you switch ON the at considerable risk.
appliance Repairs may be performed by the
manufacturer, customer service or a
Please read the operating and similarly qualified person only.
installation instructions carefully! They
contain important information on how to Only original parts supplied by the
install, use and maintain the appliance. manufacturer may be used. The
manufacturer guarantees that only these
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail parts satisfy the safety requirements.
to comply with the instructions and
warnings. Retain all documents for A extension cable may be purchased
subsequent use or for the next owner. from customer service only.

Technical safety Important information when


This appliance contains a small quantity
using the appliance
of environmentally-friendly but flammable ■ Never use electrical appliances inside
R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice
of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged maker, etc.). Risk of explosion!
during transportation and installation. ■ Never use a steam cleaner to defrost
Leaking refrigerant may cause eye or clean the appliance! The steam
injuries or ignite. may penetrate electrical parts
If damage has occurred and cause a short-circuit. Risk of
■ Keep naked flames and/or ignition electric shock!
sources away from the appliance, ■ Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
■ thoroughly ventilate the room for implements to remove frost or layers
several minutes, of ice. You could damage
the refrigerant tubing. Leaking
■ switch off the appliance and pull out
refrigerant may ignite or cause eye
the mains plug,
injuries.
■ inform customer service.
■ Do not store products which contain
The more refrigerant an appliance flammable propellants (e.g. spray
contains, the larger the room must be in cans) or explosive substances
which the appliance is situated. Leaking in the appliance. Risk of explosion!
refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air
■ Do not stand or support
mixture in rooms which are too small.
yourself on the base, drawers
The room must be at least 1 m³ per 8 g
or doors, etc.
of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant
in your appliance is indicated on the
rating plate inside the appliance.

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■ Before defrosting and cleaning Children in the household
the appliance, pull out the mains plug
or switch off the fuse. ■ Keep children away from packaging
Do not pull out the mains plug and its parts.
by tugging the cable. Danger of suffocation from folding
cartons and plastic film!
■ Bottles which contain a high
percentage of alcohol must be sealed ■ Do not allow children to play with the
and stored in an upright position. appliance!
■ Keep plastic parts and the door seal ■ If the appliance features a lock:
free of oil and grease. Otherwise, keep the key out of the reach of
parts and door seal will become children!
porous.
■ Never cover or block the ventilation General regulations
openings for the appliance. The appliance is suitable
■ People (childern incl.) who have ■ for refrigerating and freezing food,
limited physical, sensory or mental
■ for making ice.
abilities or inadequate knowledge
must not use this appliance unless This appliance is intended for use in
they are supervised or given the home and the home environment.
meticulous instructions. The appliance is suppressed according
■ Do not store bottled or canned drinks to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
(especially carbonated drinks) The refrigeration circuit has been
in the freezer compartment. Bottles checked for leaks.
and cans may explode!
This product complies with the relevant
■ Never put frozen food straight safety regulations for electrical
from the freezer compartment appliances (EN 60335-2-24).
into your mouth.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
■ Avoid prolonged touching of frozen
food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc.
Risk of low-temperature burns!

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m Warning
Information concerning Redundant appliances
disposal 1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard
* Disposal of packaging with the mains plug.
The packaging protects your appliance 3. Do not take out the trays
from damage during transit. All utilised and receptacles: children are
materials are environmentally safe and therefore prevented from climbing in!
recyclable. Please help us by disposing
4. Do not allow children to play with
of the packaging in an environmentally
the appliance once it has spent its
friendly manner.
useful life. Danger of suffocation!
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your
local authority about current means of Refrigerators contain refrigerant
disposal. and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant
and gases must be disposed
of professionally. Ensure that tubing
* Disposal of your old of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged
appliance prior to proper disposal.
Old appliances are not worthless
rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be
reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
This appliance is identified
Scope of delivery
according to the European
guideline 2002/96/EC on waste
After unpacking all parts, check for any
damage in transit.
electrical and electronic If you have any complaints, please
equipment – WEEE. The directive contact the dealer from whom you
specifies the framework for an purchased the appliance or our
EU-wide valid return and re-use customer service.
of old appliances.
The delivery consists of the following
parts:
■ Free-standing appliance

■ Bag containing installation materials

■ Interior fittings (depending on model)

■ Operating instructions
■ Installation manual

■ Customer service booklet

■ Warranty enclosure

■ Information on the energy


consumption and noises

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Ambient temperature Connecting


and ventilation the appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least
Ambient temperature 1 hour until the appliance is switched on.
The appliance is designed for a specific During transportation the oil in
climate class. Depending on the climate the compressor may have flowed into
class, the appliance can be operated at the refrigeration system.
the following temperatures. Before switching on the appliance for
The climate class can be found on the first time, clean the interior of
the rating plate. Fig. + the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning
the appliance”).
Climate class Permitted ambient
temperature Electrical connection
SN +10 °C to 32 °C
The socket must be near the appliance
N +16 °C to 32 °C
and also freely accessible following
ST +16 °C to 38 °C installation of the appliance.
T +16 °C to 43 °C
The appliance complies with the
Note protection class I. Connect the appliance
The appliance is fully functional within to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current
the room temperature limits via a correctly installed socket with
of the indicated climatic class. If protective conductor. The socket must
an appliance of climatic class SN be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.
is operated at colder room temperatures, For appliances operated in non-
the appliance will not be damaged up to European countries, check whether the
a temperature of +5 °C. stated voltage and current type match
the values of your mains supply. This
Ventilation information can be found on the rating
plate. Fig. +
Fig. #
The air on the rear panel and on the side m Warning
panels of the appliance heats up.
Never connect the appliance
Conduction of the heated air must
to electronic energy saver plugs.
not be obstructed. Otherwise,
the refrigerating unit must work harder. Our appliances can be used with mains
This increases power consumption. and sine-controlled inverters. Mains-
Therefore: Never cover or block controlled inverters are used
the ventilation openings! for photovoltaic systems which
are connected directly to the national
grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be
used for isolated applications (e.g. on
ships or in mountain lodges) which are
not connected directly to the national
grid.

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12 Freezer drawer
Getting to know your 13 Freezer calendar
appliance 14 Berry tray
15 Height-adjustable feet
16 Butter and cheese compartment *
17 Door container
18 Egg rack
19 Bottle holder
20 Shelf for large bottles

Controls
Fig. "
Please fold out the illustrated last page.
These operating instructions refer 1 On/Off button
to several models.
Serves to switch the appliance on
The features of the models may vary. and off.
The diagrams may differ. 2 Temperature display freezer
Fig. ! compartment
* Not all models. The numbers correspond
to the set freezer compartment
A Refrigerator compartment temperatures in °C.
B Freezer compartment 3 “super” display (freezer
compartment)
Illuminates when super freezing
1-4 Controls
is on.
5 Light (LED)
4 Temperature selection button
6 Chiller compartment* freezer compartment
7 Air outlet opening
The button sets the temperature
8 Shelf in the refrigerator in the freezer compartment.
compartment
9 Bottle shelf
10 Temperature controller
11 Vegetable container with humidity
control

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Switching Setting
the appliance on the temperature
Fig. "
Refrigerator compartment
Switch on the appliance with the On/Off
button 1. Turn temperature controller, Fig. !/10,
to the required setting.
A warning signal sounds. The
temperature display 2 flashes. We recommend a medium setting
(of e.g. 2–3).
Press the temperature selection
button 4. The warning signal switches Higher settings lower the temperature in
off. the refrigerator compartment.
When the freezer compartment has Select a higher setting (e.g. 4–5) only
reached the set temperature, temporarily if:
the temperature display 2 is lit. ■ the ambient temperature is high,

■ door is opened frequently,


Operating tips
■ large quantities of food are placed in
■ When the appliance has been the refrigerator compartment.
switched on, it may take several hours
until the set temperatures have been Freezer compartment
reached.
The temperature can be set from -16 °C
Do not put any food in the appliance
to -26 °C.
beforehand.
Keep pressing temperature setting
■ The sides of the housing are
button 4 until the required freezer
sometimes heated slightly. This
compartment temperature is set.
prevents condensation in the area of
the door seal. The value last selected is saved. The set
temperature is indicated on display 2.
■ If the freezer compartment door
cannot be immediately re-opened after We recommend a factory setting of -
it has been closed, wait until the 18 °C in the freezer compartment.
resulting low pressure has equalised.

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Alarm function Usable capacity


In the following cases an alarm may be Information on the usable capacity can
actuated. be found inside your appliance on
the rating plate. Fig. +
Door alarm
The door alarm (continuous sound) Fully utilising the freezer
switches on if the appliance door is open volume
for longer than one minute. Close The maximum amount of food can be
the door to switch off the warning signal. placed in the freezer by removing all
fittings. The food can be stacked directly
Temperature alarm on the shelves and in the bottom
of the freezer compartment.
The temperature alarm (beeping signal)
switches on if the freezer compartment is Removing the fittings
too warm and the frozen food is at risk Pull out the frozen food container all
of thawing. the way, lift at the front and remove.
Fig. $
Temperature display flashes, Fig. "/2.
Note
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food.
Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may Refrigerator
be refrozen. compartment
No longer store the frozen produce for
the max. storage period. The refrigerator compartment is the ideal
storage location for meat, sausage, fish,
The alarm may switch on without any risk dairy products, eggs, ready meals
to the frozen food: and pastries.
■ when the appliance is switched on,

■ when large quantities of fresh food are Storing food


placed in the appliance, ■ Store fresh, undamaged food. The
■ if the freezer compartment door is quality and freshness will then
open too long. be retained for longer.
■ In the case of ready-made products
Switching off the alarm and bottled goods, observe the best-
Fig. " before date or use-by date specified
Press the temperature setting button 4 by the manufacturer.
to switch off the warning signal.

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■ To retain aroma, colour ■ smaller quantities of fruit and
and freshness, pack or cover food vegetables – high air humidity
well before placing in the appliance. ■ large quantities of fruit and vegetables
This will prevent the transfer – low air humidity
of flavours and the discolouration
of plastic parts in the refrigerator Notes
compartment. ■ Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple,

■ Allow warm food and drinks to cool banana, papaya and citrus fruit) and
down before placing in the appliance. vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g.
aubergines, cucumbers, zucchini,
Note peppers, tomatoes and potatoes)
Do not block air outlet openings with should be stored outside
food, otherwise the air circulation will be the refrigerator at temperatures
impaired. Food which is stored directly of approx. +8 °C to +12 °C for
in front of the air outlet openings may be optimum preservation of quality and
frozen by the cold air flowing out. flavour.
■ Condensation may form in the
Note the chill zones vegetable container depending on the
in the refrigerator type and quantity of products stored.
compartment Remove condensation with a dry cloth
and adjust air humidity in the
The air circulation in the refrigerator vegetable container with the humidity
compartment creates different chill controller.
zones:
■ Coldest zone is in the upper area
of the refrigerator compartment.
Freezer compartment
Note
Store perishable food (e.g. fish, Use the freezer compartment
sausage, meat) in the coldest zone.
■ Warmest zone is at the very bottom ■ To store deep-frozen food.
of the door and in the vegetable ■ To make ice cubes.
container. ■ To freeze food.
Note
Vegetable container with
Ensure that the freezer compartment
humidity controller door has been closed properly. If
Fig. & the door is open, the frozen food will
To create the optimum storage climate thaw. The freezer compartment will
for fruit and vegetables, you can set the become covered in thick ice. Also: waste
air humidity in the vegetable container of energy due to high power
depending on the quantity stored: consumption!

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Note when loading products
Max. freezing capacity ■ Preferably freeze large quantities
Information about the max. freezing of food in the top compartment, where
capacity within 24 hours can be found food freezes particularly quickly
on the rating plate. Fig. + and therefore also gently.
■ Place the food over the whole area
Prerequisites for max. freezing of the compartments or the frozen
food containers.
capacity
■ Switch on super freezing before Note
placing fresh products Food which is already frozen must not
in the compartment (see chapter come into contact with the food which
entitled “Super freezing”). is to be frozen. If required, move
■ Remove the fittings. The food can be the frozen food to other frozen food
stacked directly on the shelves and in containers.
the bottom of the freezer
compartment. Storing frozen food
■ Freeze large quantities of food Insert frozen food container all the way to
preferably in the very top ensure unrestricted air circulation.
compartment where food freezes
particularly quickly and therefore also
gently.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
Freezing and storing To retain the best possible nutritional
value, flavour and colour, vegetables
food should be blanched before freezing.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and
Purchasing frozen food asparagus do not require blanching.
■ Packaging must not be damaged. Literature on freezing and blanching
can be found in bookshops.
■ Use by the “use by” date.
■ Temperature in the supermarket Note
freezer must be -18 °C or lower. Keep food which is to be frozen away
■ If possible, transport deep-frozen food from food which is already frozen.
in an insulated bag and place quickly
in the freezer compartment.

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■ The following foods are suitable for Bags and tubular film
freezing: made of polyethylene can be sealed
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, with a film heat sealer.
meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit,
herbs, eggs without shells, dairy Shelf life of frozen food
products such as cheese, butter and
quark, ready meals and leftovers such Storage duration depends on the type
as soups, stews, cooked meat and of food.
fish, potato dishes, soufflés and At a temperature of -18 °C:
desserts.
■ Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes
■ The following foods are not suitable and pastries:
for freezing:
up to 6 months
Types of vegetables, which are usually
consumed raw, such as lettuce or ■ Cheese, poultry and meat:

radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, up to 8 months


whole apples, pears and peaches, ■ Vegetables and fruit:
hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured
up to 12 months
milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and
mayonnaise.

Packing frozen food Super freezing


To prevent food from losing its flavour Food should be frozen solid as quickly
or drying out, place in airtight containers. as possible in order to retain vitamins,
1. Place food in packaging. nutritional value, appearance and flavour.
2. Remove air. Several hours before placing fresh food
3. Seal the wrapping. in the freezer compartment, switch on
super freezing to prevent an unwanted
4. Label packaging with contents
temperature rise.
and date of freezing.
As a rule, 4-6 hours is adequate.
Suitable packaging:
Plastic film, tubular film This appliance runs constantly
made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, and the freezer compartment drops to
freezer containers. a very low temperature.
These products are available If the max. freezing capacity is to be
from specialist outlets. used, super freezing must be switched
on for 24 hours before the fresh produce
Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, is placed in the freezer compartment.
cellophane, bin liners and used Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg)
shopping bags. can be frozen without “super freezing”.
Items suitable for sealing packaged Note
food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold- During super freezing the refrigerator
resistant adhesive tape, etc. compartment becomes a little colder.

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Switching on and off Chiller compartment
Fig. " Fig. !/6
Keep pressing the temperature selection The chiller compartment has lower
button 4 until the Super display 3 is lit. temperatures than the refrigerator
compartment. Even temperatures below
Super freezing automatically switches off
0 °C may occur.
after approx. 2½ days.
Ideal for storing fish, meat and sausage.
Not suitable for lettuce and vegetables
and produce sensitive to cold.
Thawing frozen food
Bottle shelf
Depending on the type and application,
select one of the following options: Fig. %
Bottles can be stored securely on
■ at room temperature the bottle shelf. The holder can be
■ in the refrigerator adjusted.
■ in an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hot-air Ice cube tray
■ in the microwave Fig. '

m Caution 1. Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of drinking


water and place in the freezer
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. compartment.
Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may
2. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer
be refrozen.
compartment, loosen with a blunt
No longer store the frozen produce for implement only (spoon-handle).
the max. storage period.
3. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice
tray slightly or hold briefly under
flowing water.
Interior fittings
Freezer calendar
You can reposition the shelves inside
Fig. !/13
the appliance and the door shelves as
required: To prevent the quality of the frozen food
from deteriorating, do not exceed the
■ To do this, pull out shelf, lift at the front storage duration. The storage period
and take out. Fig. ( depends on the type of produce.
■ Raise the door shelf and remove. The figures next to the symbols indicate
Fig. ) the permitted storage period
of the produce in months. In the case
of commercially available frozen food
observe the date of manufacture or use-
by date.

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Sticker “OK” Cleaning the appliance


(not all models)
The “OK” temperature monitor
m Caution
can be used to determine temperatures ■ Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic
below +4 °C. Gradually reduce cleaning agents or solvents.
the temperature if the sticker ■ Do not use scouring or abrasive
does not indicate “OK”. sponges.
Note The metallic surfaces could corrode.
When the appliance is switched on, ■ Never clean shelves and containers
it may take 12 hours until in the dishwasher.
the temperature is reached. The parts may become deformed!
Water used for cleaning must not drip
into the
■ slots in the front base area in
Correct setting the freezer compartment,
■ controls,

■ and light.
Switching off and
disconnecting the Proceed as follows:
appliance 1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance
off.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
Switching off the appliance
3. Take out the frozen food and store
Fig. ! in a cool location. Place the ice pack
Press the On/Off button 1. (if enclosed) on the food.
Refrigerating unit and light switch off. 4. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth,
lukewarm water and a little pH neutral
Disconnecting the appliance washing-up liquid. The rinsing water
must not run into the light.
If you do not use the appliance
for a prolonged period: 5. Wipe the door seal with clear water
only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
1. Switch off the appliance.
6. After cleaning reconnect and switch
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
the appliance back on.
3. Clean the appliance.
7. Put the frozen food back in the freezer
4. Leave the appliance door open. compartment.

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Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance Tips for saving energy
can be taken out for cleaning.
■ Install the appliance in a dry, well
Take out glass shelves ventilated room! The appliance should
Fig. ( not be installed in direct sunlight
To do this, pull out shelf, lift at the front or near a heat source (e.g. radiator,
and take out. cooker).
Removing the container If required, use an insulating plate.
Fig. $ ■ Allow warm food and drinks to cool
Pull out the container all the way, lift at down before placing in the appliance.
the front and remove. ■ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
compartment and use the low
temperature of the frozen food to cool
refrigerated food.
Light (LED) ■ Open the appliance as briefly as
Your appliance features a maintenance- possible.
free LED light. ■ Occasionally clean the rear
These lights may be repaired of the appliance to prevent an
by customer service or authorised increased power consumption.
technicians only. ■ If available:
Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated
energy rating of the appliance (see
Installation instructions). A reduced
wall gap will not restrict the function
of the appliance. The energy rating
may then increase slightly.
■ The arrangement of the fittings does
not affect the energy rating of the
appliance.

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Preventing noises
Operating noises The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit
Quite normal noises level. Use the height-adjustable feet
or place packing underneath them.
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating The appliance is not free-standing
units, fan). Please move the appliance away
from adjacent units or appliances.
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing. Containers or storage areas wobble
or stick
Clicking Please check the removable parts
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are and re-insert them correctly if required.
switching on/off.
Bottles or receptacles are touching
Cracking each other
Automatic defrosting is running. Move the bottles or receptacles slightly
away from each other.

Eliminating minor faults yourself


Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following
information.
Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under
guarantee!

Fault Possible cause Remedial action


Temperature differs greatly In some cases it is adequate to switch off
from the set value. the appliance for 5 minutes.
If the temperature is too high wait a few hours
and check whether the temperature has
approached the set value.
If the temperature is too low check
the temperature again the next day.
The light does not function. The LED light is defective. See chapter “Light (LED)” section.
Appliance was open too When the appliance is closed and opened,
long. the light is on again.
Light is switched off after
approx. 10 min.

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Fault Possible cause Remedial action


Displays do not illuminate. Power failure; the fuse has Connect mains plug. Check whether the power
been switched off; the mains is on, check the fuses.
plug has not been inserted
properly.
The temperature in Appliance opened Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
the freezer compartment is frequently.
too warm.
The ventilation openings Remove obstacles.
have been covered.
Large quantities of fresh Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
food are being frozen.
Freezer compartment door The evaporator (refrigeration To defrost the evaporator, remove the frozen
was open for a long time; generator) in the NoFrost food with the compartments, insulate well
temperature is no longer system is covered in thick ice and store in a cool location.
reached. and can no Switch off the appliance and move it away
longer be defrosted fully from the wall. Leave the appliance door open.
automatically.
After approx. 20 min. the condensation begins
to run into the evaporation pan,
at the rear of the appliance. Fig. *
To prevent the evaporation pan
from overflowing in this case,
mop up the condensation with a sponge.
The evaporator is defrosted when the water
stops running into the evaporation pan. Clean
the interior. Switch the appliance
back on again.
Appliance is not cooling, Showroom mode is Hold down temperature selection button
temperature display and light switched on. fig. "/4 for 10 seconds until
are lit. an acknowledgement signal sounds.
After a short time check whether your
appliance is cooling.

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Repair order and advice
Customer service on faults
Your local customer service Contact information for all countries can
can be found in the telephone directory be found on the enclosed customer
or in the customer-service index. Please service list.
provide customer service
GB 0844 892 8979 Calls from a BT
with the appliance product number
landline will be
(E-Nr.) and production number (FD).
charged at up to
These specifications 3 pence per minute.
can be found on the rating plate. Fig. + A call set-up fee of
To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please up to 6 pence may
assist customer service by quoting apply.
the product and production numbers. IE 01450 2655 0.03 € per minute
This will save you additional costs. at peak. Off peak
0.0088 € per
minute.
US 800 944 2904 toll-free

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