SIEMENS GS..N.. iQ500 Upright Freezer User Manual

GS..N.. iQ500 Upright Freezer

User Manual

GS..N.. iQ500 Upright Freezer

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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 freezing food and making ice cubes.
• In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
• Up to an altitude of 2000 m 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.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children 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 lifted.
Do not lift the appliance on your own.

Safe installation

WARNING  ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.

• Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.

• Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating 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 dangerous.

• 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-approved 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.
  Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.

• Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance.

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!
If the cooling circuit is damaged, flammable refrigerant may escape and explode.

• To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other mechanical devices or means other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

• If food is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt implement such as the handle of a wooden spoon.
  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.

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.

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 insulation.
  The appliance may tip.

• Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors.

WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
Individual parts on the back of the appliance become hot during operation.

• Never touch these hot parts.

WARNING ‒ Risk of cold burns!
Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration.

• Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth.
• Avoid prolonged contact of the skin with frozen food, ice and surfaces in the freezer compartment.

CAUTION ‒ Risk of harm to health!
To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observe the following instructions.

• If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may lead to a considerable temperature increase in the compartments of the appliance.
• Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems.
• If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time, switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mould.

Damaged appliance

WARNING  ‒ Risk of electric shock!
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

• Never operate a damaged appliance.

• Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.

• If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.

• Call customer services. → Page 26
  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 appliance.
• Ventilate the room.
• Switch off the appliance. → Page 15
• Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
• Call after-sales service. → Page 26

Preventing material damage

ATTENTION!
If not rolling freely, the appliance’s castors may damage the floor when the appliance is moved.

• Transport the appliance using a sack truck.

• Use floor protection when moving the appliance, and do not move it in a zigzag fashion.
  Using the base, runners or appliance doors as a seat surface or climbing surface may damage the appliance.

• Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors.
  Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous.

• Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease.

Environmental protection and saving energy

Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

• Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

Saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.
Selecting the installation location Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight.
Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cookers and other heat sources:
– Maintain a 30 mm clearance to electric or gas cookers.
– Maintain a 300 mm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers.
Never cover or block the external ventilation openings.

Saving energy during use
Note: The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance.

• Open the appliance only briefly and then close it carefully.
• Never cover or block the interior ventilation openings or the exterior ventilation openings.
• Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the appliance quickly.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before storing them.
• Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel.

Installation and connection

Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and for completeness of delivery.
If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our after-sales service → Page 26.
The delivery consists of the following:

• Free-standing appliance
• Equipment and accessories
• Installation material
• Installation instructions
• User manual
• Customer service directory
• Warranty enclosure 2
• Energy label
• Information on energy consumption 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 mixture of gas and air.

• Only install the appliance in a space with a volume of at least 1 m 3 per 8 g refrigerant. The volume of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate. → “Appliance”, Fig. 1 /5 , Page 12

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 85 kg depending on the model.
The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appliance.
Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature depends on the appliance’s climate class.
The climate class can be found on the rating plate.
→ “Appliance”, Fig. 1/5, Page 12

The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature.
If an appliance with climate class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a room temperature of 5 °C.

Over-and-under and side-by-side installation
If you want to install 2 refrigerating appliances one over the other or side by side, you must maintain a clearance of at least 150 mm between the appliances. Selected  appliances can be installed without a minimum clearance. Ask your dealer or kitchen planner about this.
If you want to install 2 refrigerating appliances one over the other or side by side, you must maintain a clearance of at least 150 mm between the appliances. Selected  appliances can be installed without a minimum clearance. Ask your dealer or kitchen planner about this.

Installing the appliance

• Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions.

Preparing the appliance for the first time

1. Remove the informative material.
2. Remove the protective foil and transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and carton.
3. Clean the appliance for the first time. → Page 19

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the mains plug of the appliance’s power cable in a socket nearby.
   The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating plate. → “Appliance”, Fig. 1/5 , Page 12

2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly. a The appliance is now ready for use.

Familiarizing yourself with your appliance

Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

1. Control panel → Page 13
2. Freezer compartment shelf
3. Ice cube maker → Page 13
4. Frozen food container → Page 19
5. Rating plate → Page 26
6. Screw foot

Note: Deviations between your appliance 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.

1. alarm Switches the warning signal off.
2. —/-+ sets the temperature of the freezer compartment.
3. Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment in °C.
4. super switches Super freezing on or off.
5. switches the appliance on or off.

Features

The features of your appliance depend on the model.
6.1 Ice cube maker
Use the ice cube maker to make ice cubes out of drinking water.
Making ice cubes
Use only drinking water to make ice cubes.

1. Remove the ice cube tray  , fill ¾ full with drinking water  and re-insert. Note: If it is filled with too much drinking water, this may impair the function of the ice cube maker.
   The ice cubes cannot be removed individually from the ice cube tray.
   Too much drinking water was added and is running into the ice cube container, causing any ice cubes to freeze together.

2. When the ice cubes are frozen, rotate the knob on the ice cube tray several times in a clockwise direction and release it. The ice cubes will loosen and fall into the ice cube container.

3. Pull out the ice storage container and remove the ice cubes.

Accessories

Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance.
The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.

Ice pack
Use the ice pack for temporarily keeping food cool, e.g. in a cool bag.
Tip: If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice pack can be used to slow down the thawing process for the stored frozen food.

Basic operation

Switching on the appliance

1. Press .
   The appliance begins to cool.
   A warning signal sounds and lights up because the freezer compartment is still too warm.

2. Switch off the warning tone using. goes out as soon as the set a temperature has been reached.

3. Set the required temperature. → Page 15

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 appliance until the set temperature has been reached.

• The front panels of the housing are temporarily heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal.

• When you close the door, a vacuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.

Switching off the appliance

• Press.

7.4 Setting the temperature Setting the freezer compartment temperature

• Press / repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature.
  The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is 0−18 °C.

Additional functions

Automatic Super freezing

With automatic Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools down to a much lower temperature than in normal mode. This freezes food more quickly.
The automatic Super freezing switches on if you place fresh food in the frozen food container that is second from the bottom, starting from the right-hand side.
If the automatic Super freezing  is switched on, lights up and in-creased noises may occur. After operation, the appliance switches from automatic Super freezing to normal operation.

Cancelling automatic Super freezing

• Press.
  The previously set temperature is displayed.

Manual Super freezing

With Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools as cold as possible.
Switch on Super freezing four to six hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more into the freezer compartment.
In order to utilize the freezer capacity, use Super freezing.
→ “Prerequisites for freezing capacity”, Page 17
Note: When Super freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on manual Super freezing

• Press super,
• super lights up.

Note: After approx. 60 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation. Switching off manual Super freezing

• Press super,
• The previously set temperature is displayed.

Alarm

Door alarm

If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on.
A warning tone sounds.

Switching off the door alarm

• Close the appliance door or press alarm.
• The warning tone is switched off.

Temperature alarm

If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched on.
A warning tone sounds, the temperature display flashes, and alarm lights up.
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.

The temperature alarm can be switched on in the following cases:

• The appliance is switched on.
  Do not store any food until the appliance has reached the set temperature.

• Large quantities of fresh food are being placed inside.
  Switch on Super freezing before placing large quantities of food in the appliance.

• The freezer compartment door is open for too long.
  Check whether the frozen food has defrosted or thawed.

Power failure alarm
If the freezer compartment becomes too warm after a power failure, the power failure alarm switches on. lights up and appears in the temperature display.

Switching off the temperature alarm

• Press.
• The warning tone is switched off.
• The temperature display briefly shows the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. The temperature display then shows the set temperature again.
• From this time on, the warmest temperature is measured again and saved.
• lights up until the set temperature is reached again.

Freezer compartment

You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment.
The temperature can be set from −16 °C to −26 °C.
Long-term storage of food should be at –18 °C or lower.
The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food longterm. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.

Freezing capacity

The freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time.
Information on freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. → “Appliance”, Fig. 1 /5, Page 12

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super freezing.
   → “Switching on manual Super freezing”, Page 16

2. Fill the upper compartment with food first.

3. If the top compartment does not have enough space, store the remaining quantity in the compartment underneath.

Fully utilizing the freezer compartment volume

Learn how to store the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer compartment.

1. Remove all fittings from the freezer compartment. → Page 19
2. Store food directly on the shelves and on the floor of the freezer compartment.

Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment

• Store food in air-tight packaging.
• Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact with frozen food.
• Place the food over the whole area of the frozen food containers.
• To quickly and gently freeze larger quantities of fresh food, place this in the top frozen food container.
• To ensure that the air can circulate freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go.

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 includes baked items, fish and seafood, 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 material and the correct type of packaging, 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 contents and the date of freezing.

Shelf life of frozen food at −18 °C

The imprinted freezer calendar indicates the maximum storage duration in months at a constant temperature of –18 °C.

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 defrost.
• 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 temperature.
• Prepare food for immediate consumption in the microwave, in the oven or on the hob.

Defrosting

Defrosting in the freezer compartment

The fully automatic Frost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains frost-free. Defrosting is not required.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inaccessible points. Cleaning by customer service can give rise to costs.

Preparing the appliance for cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 15

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. Take out all of the food and store it in a cool place.
   Place ice packs (if available) onto the food.

4. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance. → Page 19

Cleaning the appliance

WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
  Liquid in the lighting or in the controls can be dangerous.

• The rinsing water must not drip into the lighting or controls.

ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance.

• 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 you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour.

• Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher.

1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. → Page 18
2.  Clean the appliance, the fittings, the accessories and the door seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
4. Insert the fittings.
5. Electrically connect the appliance. → Page 11
6. Switch on the appliance. → Page 14
7. Putting the food into the appliance.

Removing the fittings

If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance.

Removing the frozen food container

1. Take out the frozen food container as far as it will go.
2. Lift the frozen food container at the front and remove it .

Removing the ice cube maker

1. Pull out the frozen food container as far as it will go.
2. Loosen the clip on the left side of the container by pressing it together and remove the ice cube maker .

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary 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.

mode is switched on.
1. Press and hold  for 9–11 seconds until an audible signal sounds.
2. After a short time, check whether your appliance is cooling.
The LED lighting does not work.| Different causes are possible.
▶ Call customer service.
The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.
 or  appears in the temperature display.| The electronics have detected a fault.
1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 15
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Reconnect the appliance after five minutes.
4. If the message still appears on the display, call customer service.
The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.
A warning tone sounds, the temperature display flashes and  lights up.|
Different causes are possible.
▶ Press. a The alarm is switched off.
The appliance door is open.
▶ Close the appliance door.
External ventilation openings are covered up.▶ Remove any obstructions from in front of the external ventilation openings.
Larger quantities of fresh food have been put in.
▶ Do not exceed the max. freezing capacity.
→ “Freezing capacity”, Page 17
 lights up and appears in the temperature display.| There has been a power failure.
▶ Press.
The warning signal sounds.| Different causes are possible.
▶ Press. a The alarm is switched off.
The appliance door is open.
▶ Close the appliance door.
The set temperature is not reached.
Fully automatic defrosting no longer works.| The freezer compartment door was open for a long time. The evaporator (refrigeration unit) in the frost system is heavily iced up.
Requirement: Store the frozen food well insulated in a cool place.
1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 15
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Move the appliance away from the wall.
4. Leave the appliance door open.
a After approx. 20 minutes, the condensation starts to run into the evaporation pan at the rear of the  appliance. 5. To prevent the evaporation pan from overflowing, mop up the condensation water with a sponge.
The evaporator is defrosted if no more condensation water runs into the evaporation pan.
6. Clean the interior of the appliance. → Page 19
7. Switch the appliance back on. → Page 14
The temperature differs greatly from the setting.| Different causes are possible.
1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 15
2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes.
→ Page 14
‒ 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 appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles, clicks or crackles.| Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. The motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off.
Automatic defrosting is running. No action required.
The appliance makes noises.| The appliance is not level.
▶ Align the appliance using a spirit level and the screw feet.
The appliance is not free-standing.
▶ Observe the minimum clearances for the appliance.
Fittings wobble or stick.
▶ Check the removable fittings and, if required, replace these.
Containers are touching.
▶ Move the containers apart.
Super freezing is switched on.
No action required.

Power failure

During a power failure, the temperature in the appliance rises; this reduces the storage time and the quality of the frozen food.
On the website for your appliance, the technical data provides you with the storage times for frozen food in the event of a fault.

Notes

• Open the appliance as little as possible during a power failure and do not place any other food in the appliance.
• Check the quality of the food 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 consume it or freeze it again.

Conducting an appliance self-test

1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 15
2. Switch the appliance back on after approx. five minutes. → Page 14
3. Within the first 10 seconds after switching on, press and hold for 3 to 5 seconds until an audible signal sounds.
   The appliance self-test starts.
   While the appliance self-test is running, a long audible signal sounds.
   If, at the end of the appliance softest, two audible signals sound and the temperature display indicates the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance switches  to normal operation.
   If, at the end of the appliance selfless, five audible signals sound and flashes for 10 seconds, inform the after-sales service.

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. → Page 15

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. Clean the appliance. → Page 19

5. To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.

Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be reused 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 inside the appliance to prevent children from climbing in.
• Keep children away from the redundant 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 refrigerant circuit or the insulation.

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.
   Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum duration of the warranty (manufacturer’s warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the terms of warranty applicable to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself under local legislation. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (Enri.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service 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 (Enri.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate. → “Appliance”, Fig. 1 /5, Page 12 Make a note of your appliance’s  details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

Technical data

This product contains a light source from energy efficiency class G. The light source is available as a spare part and should only be replaced by trained specialist staff. You can find more information about your model online at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ . This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. Please then follow the instructions on searching for the model. The model identifier is made up of the 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.
Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wary-Strafe 34
81739 München, GERMANY
www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com
Valid within Great Britain:
Imported to Great Britain by
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House
Old Wolver ton Road
Wolver ton, Milton Keynes
MK12 5PT
United Kingdom
Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark license of Siemens AG

References

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