Operating instructions
Upright refrigerator
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K /KP/ KPesf/ SKes/ SKesf ... 3
General safety information
Use the appliance solely in a domestic type of
environment. All other applications are inadmis-
sible.
1.4 External dimensions of the appli-
ance
Foreseeable misuse
The following applications are expressly
prohibited:
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Storage and cooling of medicines, blood
plasma, laboratory compounds or similar
materials and products subject to the Medical
Devices Directive 2007/47/EC
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Use in potentially explosive areas
Improper use of the appliance can lead to
damage to or spoilage of the stored goods.
Climate rating definitions
The appliance is set to operate within specific
ambient temperature limits according to its
climate rating. The correct climate rating for
your appliance is indicated on the type plate.
Note
Compliance with the ambient temperatures
indicated is required, otherwise the cooling
performance is reduced.
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Climate
rating
for ambient temperatures of
Designation
H (mm)
1655
SN
N
10 °C to 32 °C
16 °C to 32 °C
16 °C to 38 °C
16 °C to 43 °C
K 36.., KP 36.., KPesf 36..
K 42.., KP(esf) 42..,
SK(esf) 42..
1852
ST
T
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For appliances supplied with wall spacers, the measurement
increases by 35 mm (see 4.2) .
1.3 Conformity
The refrigerant circuit is tested for leakage. The appliance
complies with the relevant safety regulations and EC Directives
2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC, 2009/125/EC and 2010/30/EU.
1.5 Saving energy
Always ensure good ventilation. Do not cover ventilation
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openings or grille.
Always keep fan louvres clear.
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Note for test institutions:
Do not place appliance in areas of direct sunlight or next to a
Tests are to be carried out according to the applicable
stove, heater or similar object.
standards and guidelines.
The energy consumption depends on the installation condi-
tions, e.g. the ambient temperature (see 1.2) .
Keep the time the appliance is open to a minimum.
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Preparation and testing of the appliances must be carried
out taking the manufacturer's loading plans and the
notes in the operating manual into account.
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The lower the temperature setting, the higher the power
consumption.
Store food logically. (see Appliance at a glance).
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Ensure that all food is well packed and covered for storage.
This will prevent frost from forming.
Remove food as needed in order that it does not warm too
much.
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First cool warm food to room temperature before storing it .
Accumulated dust increases the energy
consumption:
Once a year, dust the refrigerating unit
together with the metal grille of the heat
exchanger at the back of the appliance.
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2 General safety information
Danger for the user:
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Controls and displays
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This appliance can be used by children of 8
years old and over, and also by persons with
restricted physical, sensory or mental
capacity or lack of experience and knowl-
edge, if they are supervised or have been
instructed on safe use of the appliance and
understand the resulting risks. Children must
not be allowed to play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be
carried out by children without supervision.
When disconnecting the appliance from the
supply, always take hold of the plug. Do not
pull the cable.
Please be sure to store alcoholic drinks or
other packaging containing alcohol in tightly
closed containers. Any alcohol that leaks out
may be ignited by electrical components.
Danger of tipping and falling:
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Do not misuse the plinth, drawers, doors etc.
as a step or for support. This applies particu-
larly to children.
Danger of food poisoning:
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Do not consume food which has been stored
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too long.
Danger of frostbite, numbness and pain:
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In the event of a fault pull out the mains plug
or deactivate the fuse.
Avoid lasting skin contact with cold surfaces
or refrigerated/frozen food or take protective
steps, e.g. wear gloves. Do not consume ice
cream, water ice or ice cubes immediately
and do not consume them too cold.
Do not damage the mains power cable. Do
not operate the appliance with a defective
mains power cable.
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Have any repairs to or intervention in the
appliance, and any change of the mains
power cable, carried out by the customer
service only or by other specialised personnel
trained for the purpose.
Danger of injury and damage:
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Hot steam can lead to injury. Do not use elec-
trical heating or steam cleaning equipment,
open flames or defrosting sprays to defrost.
Do not use sharp implements to remove the
ice.
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Only assemble, connect and dispose of the
appliance according to the instructions.
Please keep these instructions in a safe place
and pass them on to any subsequent owners.
Special-purpose lamps (incandescent lamps,
LEDs, fluorescent tubes) in the appliance
serve to illuminate the appliance interior and
are not suited for room illumination.
Please observe the specific information in
the other sections:
DANGER
identifies a situation involving direct
danger which, if not obviated, may
result in death or severe bodily
injury.
WARNING identifies a dangerous situation
which, if not obviated, may result in
death or severe bodily injury.
Fire hazard:
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The refrigerant R 600a is environmentally
friendly but flammable. Escaping refrigerant
may ignite.
CAUTION
identifies a dangerous situation
which, if not obviated, may result in
minor or medium bodily injury.
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Do not damage the refrigerant circuit pipes.
Do not allow naked flames or ignition
sources to enter the appliance.
NOTICE
identifies a dangerous situation
which, if not obviated, may result in
damage to property.
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Do not use any electrical appliances in the
interior (e.g. steam cleaners, heaters, ice
cream maker etc.).
Note
identifies useful information and tips.
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If refrigerant escapes: remove any naked
flames or sources of ignition from the
leakage area. Ventilate the room well.
Notify the after-sales service.
3 Controls and displays
3.1 Operating and control elements
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Do not store explosives or sprays using
combustible propellants such as butane,
propane, pentane, etc. in the appliance. To
identify these spray cans, look for the list of
contents printed on the can, or a flame
symbol. Gases possibly escaping may ignite
due to electrical components.
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Keep burning candles, lamps and other items
with naked flames away from the appliance
so that they do not set the appliance on fire.
Fig. 3
(1) On/Off button
(4) SuperCool button
(2) Setting button
(5) Fan button
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Putting into operation
(3) Temperature display
NOTICE
Risk of damage due to condensate!
If your appliance is not a Side-by-Side (SBS) appliance:
3.2 Temperature display
The following are displayed in normal operation:
do not install the appliance directly alongside a further refrig-
erator/freezer.
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the set cooling temperature
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In the event that the appliance is damaged, contact the
supplier immediately before connecting to the mains.
The floor at the site must be flat and level.
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4 Putting into operation
Do not install the appliance in a location where it is exposed
to direct radiation of the sun, next to a cooker, heater and
similar.
4.1 Transporting the appliance
Always stand the appliance backed directly to the wall using
the enclosed wall spacers (see below).
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The appliance may be moved only when it is empty.
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CAUTION
Do not install the appliance without assistance.
Risk of injury and danger of damage as a result of incorrect
transport!
The more R 600a refrigerant there is in the appliance, the
larger the room in which the appliance is standing needs to
be. In rooms that are too small, a flammable mix of gas and
air may be created if there is a leak. According to the EN
378 standard, every 11 g of R 600a refrigerant requires at
least 1 m3 space in the room for the appliance. The amount
of refrigerant in your appliance is on the type plate inside the
appliance.
Transport the appliance in a packed condition.
Transport the appliance upright.
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Do not transport the appliance without assistance.
4.2 Installing the appliance
Detach the connecting cable from the rear of the appliance,
removing the cable holder at the same time because other-
wise there will be vibratory noise!
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WARNING
Fire hazard due to dampness!
If live parts or the mains lead become damp this may cause
short circuits.
Remove the protective film from the outside of the appli-
ance.*
The appliance is designed for use in enclosed areas. Do not
operate the appliance outdoors or in areas where it is
exposed to splash water or damp conditions.
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NOTICE*
The stainless steel doors are provided with a high-quality
surface coating and must not be treated using the accompa-
nying care product.
WARNING
Otherwise the surface coating will be affected.
Risk of fire due to short circuit!
Wipe the coated door surfaces using a soft, clean cloth
only.
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If the mains cable/connector of the appliance or of another
appliance touch the rear of the appliance, the mains cable/
connector may be damaged by the appliance vibrations,
leading to a short circuit.
Apply a stainless steel cleaner only to the stainless steel
side walls evenly, wiping with the grain. Subsequent
cleaning becomes easier as a result.
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Stand the appliance so that it is not touched by connectors
or main cables.
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Wipe side walls with a paint finish using a soft, clean
cloth only.
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Do not plug the appliance or any others into sockets located
near the rear of the appliance.
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Remove the protective film from the decorative trims.*
Remove all transit supports.
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The spacers supplied with some appliances must be used to
achieve the stated energy consumption. These will extend the
depth of the appliance by approx. 35 mm. The appliance is fully
functional if the spacers are not used, but does have a slightly
higher energy consumption.
WARNING
Fire hazard due to refrigerant!
The refrigerant R 600a is environmentally friendly but flam-
mable. Escaping refrigerant may ignite.
In the case of an appliance with
enclosed wall spacers, mount the
wall spacers on the back of the
appliance at the top left and right.
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Do not damage the piping of the refrigeration circuit.
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WARNING
Fire hazard and danger of damage!
Do not place appliances emitting heat e.g. microwaves,
toasters etc. on the appliance!
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WARNING
Dispose of packaging material (see 4.5) .
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Blocked ventilation openings pose a risk of fire and damage!
Always keep the ventilation openings clear. Always ensure
that the appliance is properly ventilated!
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Putting into operation
Align the appliance so that it
stands firmly and on a level by
applying the accompanying
spanner to the adjustable-
height feet (A) and using a
spirit level.
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CAUTION
Risk of injury if the door tips!
Take good hold of the door.
Set down the door carefully.
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Then support the door: Extend
the adjustable foot at the turn
hinge (B) until it rests on the
floor and then make a further
90° turn.
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Unscrew the upper turn hinge Fig. 4 (12)(2x Torx® 25)
Fig. 4 (13) and lift it off.
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Lift off the door and set it aside.
4.3.2 Changing the bearing parts
When a Side-by-Side appliance (S…) is fitted together with
a second appliance (as a SBS combination):
Proceed according to the Side-by-Side combined fridge-
freezer installation instructions. (Accessories bag of the SBS
freezer/appliance with freezer compartment)
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Note
Clean the appliance (see 6.2) .
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If the appliance is installed in a very damp environment,
condensate may form on the outside of the appliance.
Always see to good ventilation at the installation site.
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4.3 Changing over the door hinges
You can change over the door hinges if necessary.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to side-by-side appliances due to condensa-
tion!
When a side-by-side appliance (S…) is fitted together with a
second appliance (as a SBS combination), the door hinges
must remain as delivered.
Fig. 5
Lift out the bearing pin Fig. 5 (22) together with washer
Fig. 5 (23) and adjustable-height foot Fig. 5 (24).
Lift off the stopper Fig. 5 (21).
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Do not change over the door hinges.
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Unscrew Fig. 5 (26) the turn hinge Fig. 5 (25).
Unscrew Fig. 5 (29) the bearing element Fig. 5 (28) , transfer
it to the opposite location hole of the turn hinge and screw it
firmly into place.
Ensure that the following tools are to hand:
Torx® 25
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Torx® 15
Carefully lift off the cover on the handle side Fig. 5 (27) and
transfer it to the opposite side.
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Screwdriver
Battery-powered screwdriver, if necessary
Second person for fitting work, if needed
Screw the turn hinge Fig. 5 (25) firmly into place on the new
hinge side, possibly using a cordless screwdriver (with
4 Nm).
Re-insert the stopper Fig. 5 (21) into the other hole.
Re-insert the bearing pin Fig. 5 (22) together with the
washer and adjustable-height foot. In so doing, pay attention
that the locating lug points backwards
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4.3.1 Detaching the door
Note
Remove any food from the door racks before removing the
door, so that no food falls out.
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4.3.3 Transferring the handle
Transfer the spring clamp
Fig. 6 (31): Depress the
latch nose and pull the
spring clamp off over it.
Slide the spring clamp
into place on the new
hinge side until it clicks
into place.
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Close the door.
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Pull off the cover Fig. 4 (10) forwards and upwards.
Lift off the cover Fig. 4 (11).
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Putting into operation
4.4 Insertion into a row of kitchen units
Fig. 7
Lift the stopper Fig. 7 (33) out of the door bearing bush and
transfer it.
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Dismantle the door handle Fig. 7 (32), stoppers Fig. 7 (33)
and pressure plates* Fig. 7 (34) and transfer to the opposite
side.
When fitting the pressure plates on the opposite side, make
sure they snap properly into place.*
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4.3.4 Fitting the door
Place the door from above onto the lower bearing pin
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Fig. 5 (22).
Close the door.
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Insert the upper turn hinge Fig. 4 (12) in the door on the new
hinge side.
Screw the upper turn hinge Fig. 4 (12)firmly into place (with
4 Nm)(2x Torx® 25) Fig. 4 (13). Possibly make preliminary
holes with a bradawl or use a cordless screwdriver.
Snap the cover Fig. 4 (10) and cover Fig. 4 (11) into place at
the opposite side.
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Fig. 8
(1) Stack cabinet
(3) Kitchen cabinet
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(2) Appliance
(4) Wall
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For appliances supplied with wall spacers, the measurement
increases by 35 mm (see 4.2) .
4.3.5 Aligning the door
The appliance can be inserted into a row of kitchen units. To
match the appliance Fig. 8 (2) to the height of the row of units,
a suitable stack cabinet Fig. 8 (1) can be fitted above the appli-
ance.
Align the door to the appliance housing by way of the two
oblong holes in the bottom turn hinge Fig. 5 (25). To do so,
unscrew the middle screw.
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When installing with kitchen units (max. depth 580 mm), the
appliance can be positioned directly next to the kitchen cabinet
Fig. 8 (3). The appliance will project by 34 mmx at the sides and
50 mmx in the centre of the appliance in relation to the kitchen
cabinet front.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to the door dropping out!
If the bearing parts are not screwed into place firmly enough,
the door may drop out. This may lead to severe injuries. What
is more, the door may not close and therefore the appliance
may fail to cool properly.
Ventilation requirements:
At the back of the stack cabinet there has to be a ventilation
duct of at least 50 mm depth throughout the width of the
stack cabinet.
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Screw the turn hinges firmly into place with 4 Nm.
Check all of the screws and retighten if necessary.
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The ventilation space under the ceiling has to be at least
300 cm2.*
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the larger the ventilation space, the more energy-saving the
appliance is in operation.
If the appliance is installed with the hinges next to a wall
Fig. 8 (4), the distance between appliance and wall has to be at
least 40 mm. This corresponds to the projection of the handle
when the door is open.
4.5 Disposing of packaging
WARNING
Danger of suffocation due to packing material and plastic film!
Do not allow children to play with packing material.
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Control
The packaging is made of recyclable materials:
5.2 Setting the temperature
corrugated board/cardboard
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The temperature depends on the following factors:
expanded polystyrene parts
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the door opening frequency
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polythene bags and sheets
polypropylene straps
nailed wooden frame with polyethylene panel*
Take the packaging material to an official collecting point.
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the room temperature at the site where the appliance is
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installed
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the type, temperature and quantity of frozen food
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Temperature setting to be recommended: 5 °C
The temperature can be changed continuously. Once the 1 °C
4.6 Connecting the appliance
setting is reached, it starts again with 9 °C.
To access temperature adjustment: press the setting button
Fig. 3 (2) once.
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NOTICE
Risk of damage to the electronic control system!
The LED of the current temperature flashes in the tempera-
ture display.
Do not use stand-alone inverters (conversion of d.c. to a.c./
three-phase) or energy saving plugs.
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Press the setting button Fig. 3 (2) the number of times
needed until the required temperature shines in the LED
display.
WARNING
Note
Fire and overheating hazard!
Long pressing of the setting button sets a slightly colder
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Do not use extension cables or multiple socket outlets.
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value within a small temperature range (e.g.: between 5 °C
and 7 °C). The LED of the next lower temperature range
then shines in the temperature display.
The type of current (alternating current) and voltage at the
installation site have to conform with the data on the type plate
(see Appliance at a glance).
The socket must be properly earthed and fused. The tripping
5.3 SuperCool
current for the fuse must be between 10 A and 16 A.
With SuperCool you switch to the highest cooling
performance to reach lower cooling temperatures.
Use SuperCool, to rapidly cool large amounts of
food.
When SuperCool is activated, the fan* may run. The appliance
operates with maximum cooling performance, which means
that the noise of the refrigeration unit may be temporarily
louder.
The socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can
be quickly disconnected from the supply in an emergency. It
must be outside the area of the rear of the appliance.
Check the electrical connection.
Plug in the power plug.
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The SuperCool function uses slightly more energy.
4.7 Switching on the appliance
Press On/Off button Fig. 3 (1).
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5.3.1 Cooling with SuperCool
The appliance is switched on. The temperature display indi-
cates the set temperature.
Briefly press SuperCool button Fig. 3 (4).
The SuperCool button Fig. 3 (4) lights up.
The cooling temperature drops to the coldest value.
SuperCool is activated.
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If all LEDs in the temperature display light up, demo mode is
activated. Please contact the after sales service.
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SuperCool is automatically deactivated after 6 to12 hours
The appliance continues to operate in the energy-saving,
normal mode.
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5 Control
5.1 Food refrigeration
5.3.2 To prematurely deactivate SuperCool
Briefly press SuperCool button Fig. 3 (4).
The SuperCool button Fig. 3 (4) goes out.
SuperCool is deactivated.
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Note
The energy consumption increases and the cooling perform-
ance decreases if the ventilation is inadequate.
Always keep the air slits of the fan free.
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5.4 Fan
Store perishable food such as ready-to-serve dishes, meat
products and sausages in the coldest zone. Place butter
and preserves in the upper area and in the door (see Appli-
ance at a glance).
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With the fan you can rapidly cool large quantities of
fresh food or achieve a relatively even distribution of
temperature across all the storage levels.
Use recyclable plastic, metal, aluminium and glass
containers and cling film for wrapping.
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Use the front area of the refrigerator compartment floor only
for briefly putting down cooled products, e.g. when rear-
ranging and sorting. However do not leave cooled products
there otherwise they may be pushed back or tipped over
when the door is closed.
The forced-air cooling is to be recommended:
at high room temperature (above33 °C )
at high humidity
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The forced-air cooling uses slightly more energy. To save
energy, the fan switches off automatically when the door is
open.
Do not store food too close together to enable good air
circulation.
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To safeguard bottles from tipping over: move the bottle
holder.
5.4.1 Switching on the fan
Briefly press the fan button Fig. 3 (5).
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The fan button shines.
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Control
The fan is active. In some appliances, the fan is only acti-
vated when the compressor is running.
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5.7 Door racks
5.7.1 Moving the storage rack
5.4.2 To switch off the fan
Remove storage rack according to
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Briefly press the fan button Fig. 3 (5).
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illustration.
The fan button goes out.
The fan is switched off.
5.5 Shelves
5.5.1 Moving or removing shelves
The shelves have stops preventing them from being uninten-
tionally pulled out.
5.7.2 Dismantling door racks
The door racks can be dismantled for cleaning.
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5.8 Removing the bottle holder
Lift the shelf slightly and pull forward a little.
Adjust the height of the shelf. To do so, push the cut-outs
along the supports.*
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Remove the bottle holder according
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In order to remove the shelf fully, place it at a slant and pull
out towards the front.*
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Insert shelf with the raised edge pointing upwards at the
back.*
The food does not freeze onto the rear wall.
5.5.2 Dismantling shelves
5.9 Vegetable bins
The shelves can be
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dismantled for cleaning.
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5.6 Using the sectioned shelf*
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To remove the vegetable bins:
pull the vegetable bin all the way out and tilt it forwards a
little.
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In the case of the bottom drawer, the drawer locking device
is additionally released and the vegetable bin can be
removed.
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Push the projecting telescopic slides back in.
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The glass shelf with stop face (2) has to be at the back.
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Fig. 12
To insert the vegetable bins:
place the vegetable bin on the telescopic slides and push to
the rear, exerting slight pressure.
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In the case of the bottom drawer, the drawer locking device
additionally engages and the vegetable drawer sits firmly on
the telescopic slides.
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Maintenance
Clean drain hole: Remove deposits
with a narrow instrument, e.g. a
cotton bud.
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6 Maintenance
6.1 Defrosting
6.1.1 Defrosting refrigerator compartment
Clean items of equipment by hand with lukewarm water
and a little washing-up liquid.
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The refrigerator compartment is defrosted automatically. The
water evaporates. Drops of water on the rear wall are function-
ally conditioned and perfectly normal.
Only use a damp cloth to clean the telescopic rails. The
grease in the runners is for lubrication purposes and must
not be removed.
Clean the drain hole at regular intervals to allow the defrost
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After cleaning:
Wipe dry the appliance and items of equipment.
Connect the appliance and switch it on again.
Put the food back inside.
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6.2 Cleaning the appliance
WARNING
6.3 Customer service
First check whether you can correct the fault yourself by refer-
ence to the list (see Malfunction). If this is not the case, please
contact the customer service whose address is given in the
enclosed customer service list.
Risk of injury and damage as a result of hot steam!
Hot steam can lead to burns and can damage the surfaces.
Do not use any steam cleaners!
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NOTICE
Incorrect cleaning damages the appliance!
Do not use cleaning agents in concentrated form.
Do not use any scouring or abrasive sponges or steel wool.
Please do not use any aggressive, scouring, sand-,
chloride-, chemical- or acid-based cleaning agents.
Do not use chemical solvents.
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WARNING
Risk of injury if repair work is not carried out professionally!
Have any repairs and action - not expressly specified - on
the appliance and mains cable carried out by service
personnel only. (see Maintenance)
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Do not damage or remove the type plate on the inside of the
appliance. It is important for the customer service.
Do not pull off, bend or damage cables or other compo-
nents.
Read the appliance
designation
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Fig. 13 (1), service
No. Fig. 13 (2) and
serial No. Fig. 13 (3)
off the type plate
located inside the
appliance on the left-
hand side.
Do not allow any cleaning water to enter the drain channel,
ventilation grille or electrical parts.
Please use soft cleaning cloths and a universal pH-neutral
cleaning agent.
Please use cleaning and care products suitable for contact
with foodstuffs in the appliance interior.
Empty appliance.
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Pull out the power plug.
Fig. 13
Notify the customer service, specifying the fault, appliance
designation Fig. 13 (1), service No. Fig. 13 (2) and serial No.
Fig. 13 (3).
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Clean plastic outer and inner surfaces with lukewarm
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water and a little washing-up liquid.
This will help us to provide you with a faster and more accu-
rate service.
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Do not apply stainless steel cleaning agent to glass or plastic
surfaces to prevent them from being scratched. Darker areas at
the beginning and quite an intensive colour of the stainless
steel surface are normal.*
Keep the appliance closed until the customer service
arrives.
The food will stay cool longer.
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Pull out the mains plug (not by pulling the connecting cable)
or switch off the fuse.
NOTICE*
The stainless steel doors are provided with a high-quality
surface coating and must not be treated using the accompa-
nying care product.
7 Malfunction
Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a long life
span and reliable operation. If a malfunction nonetheless
occurs during operation, check whether it is due to a handling
error. In this case you will have to be charged for the costs
incurred, even during the warranty period. You may be able to
rectify the following faults yourself:
Otherwise the surface coating will be affected.
Wipe the coated door surfaces using a soft, clean cloth
only. In case of stubborn dirt, use a little water or a neutral
cleaning agent. A microfibre cloth can be optionally used.
If the stainless steel side walls are dirty, clean them using
a commercially available stainless steel cleaning agent.
Then evenly apply the accompanying stainless steel care
product, making strokes in the direction of the grain.
Wipe side walls with a paint finish using a soft, clean
cloth only. In case of stubborn dirt, use a little water or a
neutral cleaning agent. A microfibre cloth can be optionally
used.
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Appliance does not work.
The appliance is not switched on.
Switch on the appliance.
The power plug is not properly inserted in the wall socket.
Check power plug.
The fuse of the wall socket is not in order.
Check fuse.
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Decommissioning
The compressor runs for a long time.
Switch on the appliance.
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The compressor switches to a low speed when little cold is
needed. Although the running time is increased as a result,
energy is saved.
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The door was open longer than 15 min.
The interior light automatically switches off if the door has
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been open for about 15 min.
This is normal in energy-saving models.
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The LED illumination is defective or the cover is damaged:
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SuperCool is activated.
The compressor runs for longer in order to rapidly cool the
food. This is normal.
WARNING
A LED on the bottom rear of the appliance (at the
compressor) flashes regularly every 15 seconds*.
Risk of injury due to electric shock!
Live parts are located under the cover.
The inverter is equipped with a diagnostic LED.
The flashing is normal.
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Have the LED interior light changed or repaired only by the
customer service or by specialized personnel trained for the
purpose.
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Excessive noise.
Due to the various speed steps, speed-regulated*
compressors can generate different running noises.
The sound is normal.
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WARNING
A bubbling and gurgling noise.
Danger of injury by LED lamp!
The light intensity of the LED illumination corresponds to laser
class 1/1M.
This noise comes from the refrigerant flowing in the refriger-
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The sound is normal.
If the cover is defective:
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Do not look into the illumination with optical lenses from the
immediate proximity. This can cause injury to the eyes.
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A quiet clicking noise.
The noise is produced whenever the refrigeration unit
(motor) automatically switches on or off.
The sound is normal.
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A hum. It is briefly a little louder when the refrigeration
unit (the motor) switches on.
The refrigeration increases automatically when the
SuperCool function is activated, fresh food has just been
placed in the appliance or the door has been left open for a
while.
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8.1 Switching off the appliance
Press the On/Off button Fig. 3 (1) until the display goes
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dark. Release button.
If the appliance cannot be switched off, the child lock func-
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The sound is normal.
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The ambient temperature is too high.
Solution: (see 1.2)
8.2 Taking the appliance out of service
A low hum.
The sound is produced by air flow noise of the fan.
The sound is normal.
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Empty the appliance.
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Pull out the power plug.
Clean the appliance (see 6.2) .
Vibratory noise.
The appliance is not fixed to the ground. The running of the
cooling unit therefore makes objects and adjacent furniture
vibrate.
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Leave the door open to prevent odour.
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Adjust appliance via the height-adjustable feet.
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Move bottles and containers apart.
9 Disposing of the appliance
All LEDs light up in the temperature display.
The appliance contains some reusable materials
and should be disposed of properly - not simply
with unsorted household refuse. Appliances which
are no longer needed must be disposed of in a
professional and appropriate way, in accordance
with the current local regulations and laws.
Demo mode is activated.
Please contact the after-sales service (see Maintenance).
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The outer surfaces of the appliance are warm*.
The heat of the refrigeration circuit is used to prevent
condensate from forming.
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This is normal.
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When disposing of the appliance, ensure that the refrigeration
circuit is not damaged to prevent uncontrolled escape of the
refrigerant it contains (data on type plate) and oil.
The temperature is not cold enough.
The door of the appliance is not properly closed.
Close the door of the appliance.
Insufficient ventilation.
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Disable the appliance.
Pull out the plug.
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Clear ventilation grilles.
The ambient temperature is too high.
Cut through the connecting cable.
The appliance was opened too frequently or for too long.
Wait to see whether the appliance reaches the required
temperature by itself. If not, please contact the after sales
service (see Maintenance).
The appliance is too close to a source of heat (stove, heater
etc).
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Change the position of the appliance or the source of heat.
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The interior light is not on.
The appliance is not switched on.
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