RT-282 Fridge Freezer

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: RT 282
• Type: Fridge-freezer
• Language: English

Product Usage Instructions:

Safety:

Ensure to follow safety guidelines provided in the manual to
prevent any accidents or damage to the appliance.

Installation and Connection:

1. Unpack the appliance and place it in the designated
installation location.

2. Connect the appliance to the electricity supply following the
provided instructions.

Familiarizing Yourself with Your Appliance:

1. Get to know the different parts of the appliance like
shelves, containers, and trays.

2. Familiarize yourself with the control panel and its
functions.

Basic Operation:

1. Switch on the appliance using the power button.

2. Adjust the temperature settings as needed.

Cleaning and Servicing:

1. Regularly clean the appliance to maintain hygiene.

2. Follow servicing instructions provided in the manual to
ensure proper functioning.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How often should I defrost the appliance?

A: The frequency of defrosting depends on usage, but it is
recommended to defrost when ice buildup is around 0.5 inches
thick.

Q: Can I adjust the shelves in the fridge-freezer?

A: Yes, the shelves are adjustable to accommodate different
sizes of items.

Gaggenau Information for Use
RT 282
Fridge-freezer

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Table of contents
1 Safety ……………………………………. 4 1.1 General information………………. 4 1.2 Intended use………………………… 4 1.3 Restriction on user group………. 4 1.4 Safe transport ………………………. 4 1.5 Safe installation ……………………. 5 1.6 Safe use ……………………………… 6 1.7 Damaged appliance ……………… 8 2 Preventing material damage …… 9 3 Environmental protection and
saving energy………………………… 9 3.1 Disposing of packaging ………… 9 3.2 Saving energy………………………. 9 4 Installation and connection…… 10 4.1 Scope of delivery………………… 10 4.2 Criteria for the installation
location ……………………………… 10 4.3 Installing the appliance ……….. 11 4.4 Preparing the appliance for
the first time……………………….. 11 4.5 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply……………. 11 5 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance……………………… 12 5.1 Appliance ………………………….. 12 5.2 Control panel……………………… 13 6 Features………………………………. 14 6.1 Shelf………………………………….. 14 6.2 Extendable shelf …………………. 14 6.3 Folding bottle shelf……………… 14 6.4 Fruit and vegetable con-
tainer…………………………………. 14 6.5 Cool-fresh container ……………. 15 6.6 Butter and cheese compart-
ment………………………………….. 15 6.7 Door tray……………………………. 15 6.8 Accessories ……………………….. 15

7 Basic operation ……………………. 15 7.1 Switching on the appliance ….. 15 7.2 Operating tips…………………….. 15 7.3 Switching off the appliance ….. 16 7.4 Setting the temperature……….. 16 8 Additional functions …………….. 17 8.1 Fast function ………………………. 17 9 Alarm…………………………………… 17 9.1 Door alarm ………………………… 17 10 Home Connect …………………… 17 10.1 Setting up the Home Con-
nect app ………………………….. 18 10.2 Setting up Home Connect….. 18 10.3 Installing updates for the
Home Connect software…….. 18 10.4 Resetting Home Connect
settings ……………………………. 18 10.5 Data protection…………………. 19 11 Refrigerator compartment …… 19 11.1 Tips for storing food in the
refrigerator compartment …… 19 11.2 Chill zones in the refriger-
ator compartment……………… 19 12 Cool-fresh compartment……… 20 12.1 Storage times in the cool-
fresh compartment at 0 °C … 20 13 Freezer compartment………….. 20 13.1 Freezer compartment door … 21 13.2 Freezing capacity ……………… 21 13.3 Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment …………. 21 13.4 Tips for freezing fresh food … 21 13.5 Shelf life of frozen food at
-18 °C…………………………….. 22 13.6 Defrosting methods for
frozen food ………………………. 22

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en 14 Defrosting ………………………….. 22 14.1 Defrosting in the refriger-
ator compartment……………… 22 14.2 Defrosting in the cool-fresh
compartment ……………………. 22 14.3 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment ……………………. 22 15 Cleaning and servicing ……….. 23 15.1 Preparing the appliance for
cleaning …………………………… 23 15.2 Cleaning the appliance ……… 23 15.3 Removing the fittings…………. 24 15.4 Removing appliance com-
ponents……………………………. 25 16 Troubleshooting…………………. 28 16.1 Power failure…………………….. 30 16.2 Conducting an appliance
self-test ……………………………. 30 17 Storage and disposal………….. 30 17.1 Taking the appliance out of
operation …………………………. 30 17.2 Disposing of old appliance … 30 18 Customer Service……………….. 31 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD)…….. 31 19 Technical data ……………………. 31 20 Declaration of Conformity …… 32 20.1 Statement of Compliance
for Great Britain ………………… 33
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enSafety
1Safety
Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1General 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. 1.2Intended use This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Only use this appliance: ¡ for chilling and freezing food and for making ice cubes. ¡ in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment. ¡ Up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level. 1.3Restriction 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. 1.4Safe transport
WARNING Risk of injury! The heavy weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. Do not lift the appliance on your own.
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1.5Safe 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 cur-
rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in-
stallation 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 isolating switch must be integrated into 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 closed off, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air. Keep ventilation openings in the appliance casing or in the in-
tegrated casing 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. Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufac-
turer. If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available,
please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted.
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enSafety
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. 1.6Safe 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 appli-
ance. 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 object 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.
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WARNING Risk of fire! Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heaters or electric ice makers. Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.
WARNING Risk of injury! Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst. Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the
cool-fresh compartment. 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 insula-
tion. 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. Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that they do not touch or drip on other food. 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.
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enSafety
Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminium in the appliance, aluminium foil ions may pass into the food. Do not consume soiled food. 1.7Damaged 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 un-
plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Call customer services. Page 31 Improper 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 re-
placed 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 appli-
ance. Ventilate the room. Switch off the appliance. Page 16 Unplug the mains plug from the mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Call customer service. Page 31
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2Preventing material Preventingmaterialdamage damage
Preventing material damage
ATTENTION! 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. Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. When aluminium comes into contact with acidic foods, it corrodes and discolours. Only store packaged food in the
appliance. 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.
3Environmental protec- Environmentalprotectionandsavingenergy tion and saving energy
Environmental protection and saving energy
3.1Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by
type and dispose of them separately.

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3.2Saving 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. ¡ Use a niche depth of 560 mm. ¡ 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. ¡ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise the low temperature of the food. ¡ Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel. ¡ Defrost the freezer compartment regularly. ¡ Open the freezer compartment door only briefly and then close it properly.

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enInstallation and connection
4Installation and con- Installationandconnection nection
Installation and connection
4.1Scope 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 31. The delivery consists of the following: ¡ Built-in appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories1 ¡ Installation material ¡ Installation instructions ¡ User manual ¡ Customer service directory ¡ Warranty enclosure2 ¡ Energy label ¡ Information on energy consump-
tion and noises ¡ Information about Home Connect
4.2Criteria 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 m3 per 8 g refrigerant. The volume of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate. “Appliance”,
Fig. 1 / 7 , Page 13

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 75 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 / 7 , Page 13

Climate class

Permitted room temperature

SN

10 °C to 32 °C

N

16 °C to 32 °C

ST

16 °C to 38 °C

T

16 °C to 43 °C

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

Niche dimensions Observe the niche dimensions if you install your appliance in the niche. If this is not the case, problems may occur when installing the appliance. Niche depth Install the appliance in the recommended niche depth of 560 mm. If the niche depth is smaller, the energy consumption increases slightly. The niche depth must be a minimum 550 mm.

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Niche width An inside niche width of at least 560 mm is required for the appliance.
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.

4.3Installing the appliance
Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions.

4.4Preparing 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 23

4.5Connecting 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. Page 13

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2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.

a The appliance is now ready for use.

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enFamiliarising yourself with your appliance
5Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarisingyourselfwithyourappliance
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
5.1Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
1
A

2 B
3

4 5 C 6
7

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A

Freezer compartment Page 20

B

Refrigerator compartment Page 19

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C

Cool-fresh compartment Page 20

1 Control panel Page 13

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2

Folding bottle shelf Page 14

3 Extendable shelf Page 14

4

Partition with humidity controller Page 14

5

Fruit and vegetable container Page 14

6

Cool-fresh container Page 15

7 Rating plate Page 31

8

Door tray for large bottles Page 15

Note: Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.

5.2Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

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switches the warning signal off.

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Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compart-

ment in °C.

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/ sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment.

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switches the Fast function on or off.

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opens the menu for setting Home Connect.

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switches the appliance on or off.

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enFeatures
6Features Features
The Features features of your appliance depend on the model.
6.1Shelf
To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere. “Removing the shelf”, Page 24
6.2Extendable shelf
In order to achieve an improved overview and to remove food more quickly, pull out the extendable shelf.
6.3Folding bottle shelf
Store bottles securely on the folding bottle shelf. To use the bottle shelf, fold the metal bracket down.
6.4Fruit and vegetable container
Store fresh fruit and vegetables loose in the fruit and vegetable container. Cover any chopped fruit and vegetables, or store in air-tight packaging. You can adjust the humidity in the fruit and vegetable container via the humidity controller on the partition and a special seal.

The air humidity in the fruit and vegetable container can be set according to the type and amount of food to be stored by turning the humidity controller: ¡ Low humidity required when
primarily storing fruit or if the appliance is very full. ¡ Medium humidity required for a mixed load. ¡ High humidity when primarily storing vegetables or when the appliance is not very full. Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the food and quantity stored. Remove the condensation with a dry cloth and adjust the air humidity to a lower setting using the humidity controller. To ensure that the quality and aroma are retained, store fruit and vegetables that are sensitive to cold outside of the appliance at temperatures of approx. 8 °C to 12 °C, e.g. pineapple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucumbers, courgettes, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.

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6.5Cool-fresh container
Use the lower temperatures in the cool-fresh container to store highly perishable food, e.g. fish, meat and sausages.
6.6Butter and cheese compartment
Store butter and hard cheese in the butter and cheese compartment.
6.7Door tray
To adjust the door tray as required, you can remove the door tray and reinsert elsewhere. “Removing door tray”, Page 25
6.8Accessories
Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. The accessories for your appliance depend on the model. Egg tray Store eggs safely on the egg tray. Bottle holder The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over when the appliance door is opened and closed. Press the metal bracket together and slide the bottle tray as close to the bottle as possible .

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Ice cube tray Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes. Making ice cubes Use only drinking water to make ice cubes. 1. Fill the ice cube tray with drinking
water up to ¾ and place in the freezer compartment. If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt object such as the handle of a wooden spoon. 2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold it briefly under flowing water.
7Basic operation Basicoperation
Basic operation
7.1Switching on the appliance
1. Press . a The appliance begins to cool. 2. Set the required temperature.
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7.2Operating tips
¡ Once you have switched on the appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours. 15

enBasic operation
Do not put any food in the appliance until the set temperature has been reached. ¡ The housing to the left, the right and beneath the cool-fresh compartment may heat up slightly temporarily. 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. ¡ The temperature in the appliance varies due to the following conditions: ­ How often the appliance is
opened ­ Load capacity ­ Temperature of newly stored
food ­ Ambient temperature ­ Direct sunlight
7.3Switching off the appliance
Press .
7.4Setting the temperature
Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature Press / repeatedly until the
temperature display shows the required temperature setting. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.
Setting the cool-fresh compartment temperature Note: The standard setting of the cool-fresh compartment is preset at 0. Setting 0 corresponds to a temperature of around 0 °C. You can set

the temperature in the cool-fresh compartment to 3 settings warmer or colder. A change in the standard setting will affect the temperature in the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment. Tip: If frost forms on the food items in the cool-fresh compartment, set a higher cool-fresh compartment temperature. 1. Press and hold until the temper-
ature display flashes. 2. Press / to change the setting.
­ Setting ­3 corresponds to the coldest setting.
­ Setting +3 corresponds to the warmest setting.
a The selected setting is saved after one minute.
Setting the freezer compartment temperature In order to set the freezer compart-
ment temperature, change the refrigerator compartment temperature Page 16. The refrigerator compartment temperature influences freezer compartment temperature. Refrigerator compartment temperatures that are set to warm generate warmer freezer compartment temperatures.

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8Additional functions Additionalfunctions
Find out which additional functions Additionalfunctions can be used for your appliance.
8.1Fast function
With the Fast function, the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment cool more intensively. Switch on the Fast function 4 to 6 hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more. In order to utilise the freezing capacity, use the Fast function. “Freezing capacity”, Page 21 Note: When the Fast function is switched on, increased noise may occur. Switching on Fast function Press . a lights up. Note: After approx. 21 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation. Switching off Fast function Press . a The previously set temperature is
displayed.
9Alarm Alarm
Alarm
9.1Door alarm
If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on. A warning tone sounds.

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Switching off the door alarm Close the appliance door or press
. a The warning tone is switched off.
10Home Connect HomeConnect
This HomeConnect appliance is network-capable. Connect your appliance to a mobile device to control its functions via the Home Connect app. The Home Connect services are not available in every country. The availability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your country. You can find information about this at: www.home-connect.com. To be able to use Home Connect, you must first set up the connection to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi1) and to the Home Connect app. After switching on the appliance, wait at least 2 minutes until internal device initialisation is complete. Only then should you set up Home Connect. The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login process. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app to configure the settings. Tip: Please also follow the instructions in the Home Connect app. Notes ¡ Please note the safety precautions
in this instruction manual and make sure that they are also observed when operating the appliance via the Home Connect app. “Safety”, Page 4

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enHome Connect ¡ Operating the appliance on the ap-
pliance itself always takes priority. During this time it is not possible to operate the appliance using the Home Connect app.
10.1Setting up the Home Connect app
1. Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device.
2. Start the Home Connect app and set up access for Home Connect. The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login process.
10.2Setting up Home Connect
Requirements ¡ The Home Connect app has been
installed on your mobile device. ¡ The appliance is receiving signals
from the WLAN home network (WiFi) at its installation location. 1. Open the Home Connect app and scan the following QR code.
2. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app.

10.3Installing updates for the Home Connect software
The appliance searches for updates to the Home Connect software at regular intervals. Note: If updates are available, the temperature display shows “UP”. To reset the update and the temperature display to the set temperature, press any touch field. 1. Press . a The temperature display shows
“Cn”. 2. Press repeatedly until the tem-
perature display shows “UP”. 3. Press . a The temperature display shows an
animation. a The update is installed. a The control panel is locked during
the installation. a If the installation is successful, the
temperature display shows “On”. 4. If the temperature display shows
“Er”, the appliance was unable to install the update. Repeat the process at a later
point. 5. If the update cannot be completed
after several attempts, contact customer service Page 31 .
10.4Resetting Home Connect settings
If your appliance experiences connection problems with the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) or your appliance wants to log into a different WLAN home network (Wi- Fi), you can reset the Home Connect settings. 1. Press . a The temperature display shows
“Cn”.

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2. Press repeatedly until the temperature display shows “rE”.
3. Press . a The temperature display shows an
animation for 15 seconds. a The temperature display shows
“On”. a The Home Connect settings have
been reset.
10.5Data protection
Please see the information on data protection. The first time your appliance is registered on a home network connected to the Internet, your appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration): ¡ Unique appliance identification
(consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the installed Wi- Fi communication module). ¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi communication module (to ensure a secure data connection). ¡ The current software and hardware version of your appliance. ¡ Status of any previous resetting to factory settings. This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use the Home Connect functions for the first time. Note: Please note that the Home Connect functions can only be utilised with the Home Connect app. Information on data protection can be retrieved in the Home Connect app.

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11Refrigerator compart- Refrigeratorcompartment ment
You can keep dairy products, eggs, Refrigeratorcompartment prepared meals, pastries, open preserves and hard cheese in the refrigerator compartment. The temperature can be set from 3 °C to 8 °C. The refrigerator compartment can also be used to store highly perishable foods in the short to medium term. The lower the selected temperature, the longer the food remains fresh.
11.1Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment
¡ Only store food when fresh and undamaged.
¡ Store food covered or in air-tight packaging.
¡ To avoid impeding the circulation of air and to prevent food from freezing, do not place food so that it has direct contact with the back wall.
¡ Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before placing in the appliance.
¡ Observe the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.
11.2Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones. Coldest zone The coldest zone is on the partition and in the door tray for large bottles.

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enCool-fresh compartment
Tip: Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the cool- fresh compartment. “Cool-fresh compartment”, Page 20
Warmest zone The warmest zone is at the very top of the door. Tip: Store food that does not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its aroma and the butter will still be easy to spread.

12Cool-fresh compart- Cool-freshcompartment ment

In the cool-fresh compartment, you Cool-freshcompartment can keep fresh food fresh up to three times longer than in the refrigerator compartment. The temperature in the cool-fresh compartment is kept at around 0 °C. Storing food in the fresh compartment retains the quality of the food better. The low temperature and the optimum moisture provide ideal storage conditions for fresh food.

12.1Storage times in the cool-fresh compartment at 0 °C

The storage times are dependent on the original quality of your food.

Food
Fresh fish, seafood
Poultry, meat (boiled/ fried) Beef, pork, lamb, sausage (cold meat)

Storage time up to 3 days up to 5 days up to 7 days

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Food
Smoked fish, broccoli
Salad greens, fennel, apricots, plums Soft cheese, yoghurt, quark, buttermilk, cauliflower

Storage time up to 14 days up to 21 days up to 30 days

13Freezer compartment Freezercompartment
You can store frozen food, freeze Freezercompartment food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature in the freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. Long-term storage of food should be at ­18 °C or lower. The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food longterm. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.

13.1Freezer compartment door
To ensure that the frozen food that is stored does not thaw and the freezer compartment is not covered in too much ice, always close the freezer compartment door.
Opening the freezer compartment door Take hold of the handle , push
the handle against the freezer compartment door and open the freezer compartment door .

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Closing the freezer compartment door Push against the freezer compart-
ment door until you hear it click into place twice.

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13.2Freezing capacity
The freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time. Information on freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. “Appli-
ance”, Fig. 1 / 7 , Page 13 Prerequisites for freezing capacity
1. Approx. 6 hours before placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Fast function. “Switching on Fast function”, Page 17
2. Store larger quantities of fresh food store at the bottom, close to the back panel. This is where food will freeze most quickly.
13.3Tips 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. ¡ Spread out the food over a wide area in the freezer compartment.
13.4Tips 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.

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enDefrosting

¡ 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 con-
tents and the date of freezing.

13.5Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C

Food Fish, sausages, prepared meals and baked goods Poultry, meat
Vegetables, fruit

Storage time up to 6 months
up to 8 months up to 12 months

13.6Defrosting 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.

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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.
14Defrosting Defrosting
Defrosting
14.1Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.
14.2Defrosting in the coolfresh compartment
The cool-fresh compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.
14.3Defrosting in the freezer compartment
The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer compartment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. Defrosting the freezer compartment Regularly defrost the freezer compartment. 1. Switch on the Fast function approx.
four hours before defrosting. “Switching on Fast function”, Page 17

This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room temperature.

2. Remove the frozen food and temporarily place it in a cool location. Wrap the frozen food with ice packs, if available, in coverings or newspaper.

3. Switch off the appliance. Page 16

4. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

WARNING – Risk of burns!

Hot water, splashes of water and

steam can lead to burns.

Always fill the pan for the defrosting process with hot, but not boil-

ing, water.

To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot, but not boiling, water on a trivet in the freezer compartment.

6. Wipe up the condensation water with a soft cloth or sponge.

7. Rub the freezer compartment dry with a soft, dry cloth.

8. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 11

9. Switch on the appliance. Page 15

10.Put the frozen food in the appliance. Page 21

Cleaning and servicingen
15Cleaning and servi- Cleaningandservicing cing
To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaningandservicing ciently 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.
15.1Preparing the appliance for cleaning
1. Switch off the appliance. Page 16
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. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow this to defrost.
5. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance. Page 24
6. Remove the partition. Page 25 7. Remove the cover. Page 26 8. Remove the telescopic rails.
Page 26
15.2Cleaning the appliance
WARNING Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Do not use steam- or high-pres-
sure cleaners to clean the appliance.

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enCleaning and servicing 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 de-
tergents. 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 23 2. Clean the appliance, the fittings,
the accessories, the components 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 and install the appliance components. 5. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 11 6. Switch on the appliance. Page 15 7. Putting the food into the appliance.

15.3Removing the fittings
If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance. Removing the shelf Pull out and remove the shelf.
Removing the extendable shelf 1. Firmly pull out the extendable shelf
until the locking catch is released.
2. Lower the extendable shelf and swing it out to the side.

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Removing door tray Lift the door tray and remove it.
Removing the fruit and vegetable container Tilt the fruit and vegetable con-
tainer forwards and remove it .

Cleaning and servicingen
15.4Removing appliance components
If you want to clean your appliance thoroughly, you can remove certain components from your appliance.
Partition and cover of the fruit and vegetable container You can remove the partition and the cover of the fruit and vegetable container in order to clean it thoroughly. Removing the partition 1. Remove the glass plate from the
partition.

Removing the cool-fresh container Tilt the cool-fresh container for-
wards and remove it .

2. Remove the fruit and vegetable container.
3. Press the lever on the underside on both sides and pull the partition forwards .

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enCleaning and servicing
Removing the cover Lift the cover of the fruit and veget-
able container, pull it forwards and swivel it out to the side. Fitting the partition and cover 1. Insert the cover for the fruit and vegetable container. 2. Insert the partition.

2. Move the lock in the direction of the arrow and loosen the pin from the rear .

3. Place the glass plate on the partition.
Telescopic rails You can remove the telescopic rails in order to clean them thoroughly. Removing telescopic rails 1. Pull out the telescopic rail.

3. Push in the telescopic rail. 4. Push the telescopic rail backwards
above the rear pin and disengage . Installing telescopic rails 1. Place the extended telescopic rail on the front pin and pull it forwards slightly to lock in place .

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2. Place the telescopic rail on the rear pin and push the locking mechanism back .

Cleaning and servicingen

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enTroubleshooting

16Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
You Troubleshooting 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! Improper 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.

Fault

Cause and troubleshooting

The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting are lit.

Showroom mode is switched on. Carry out the appliance self-test. Page 30 a Once the appliance self-test has ended, the appli-
ance switches to normal operation.

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.

Home Connect is not Different causes are possible.

working properly.

Go to www.home-connect.com.

or appears in the temperature display.

The electronics have detected a fault. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 16 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.

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Troubleshootingen

Fault The temperature differs greatly from the setting.
The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles or clicks. The appliance makes noises.

Cause and troubleshooting Different causes are possible. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 16 2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes.
Page 15 If the temperature is too warm, check the temper-
ature again after a couple of hours. If the temperature is too cold, check the temper-
ature again on the following day.
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. No action required. Fittings wobble or stick. Check the removable fittings and, if required, re-
place these.
Bottles or containers are touching. Move the bottles or containers away from each
other.
Fast function is switched on. No action required.

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enStorage and disposal
16.1Power 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.
16.2Conducting an appliance self-test
Your appliance has an appliance selftest which displays faults that can be eliminated by your customer service. 1. Switch off the appliance.
Page 16 2. Switch the appliance back on after
approx. five minutes. Page 15 3. Within the first 10 seconds after
switching on, press and hold 3 to 5 seconds. a The appliance self-test starts. a While the appliance self-test is running, a long audible signal sounds. a If, at the end of the appliance selftest, two audible signals sound and the temperature display indicates the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance switches to normal operation.

a If, at the end of the appliance selftest, 5 audible signals sound and flashes for 10 seconds, inform customer service.
17Storage and disposal Storageanddisposal
Storage and disposal
17.1Taking the appliance out of operation
1. Switch off the appliance. Page 16
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Remove all of the food. 4. Defrost the appliance. Page 22 5. Clean the appliance. Page 23 6. To guarantee the ventilation inside
the appliance, leave the appliance open.
17.2Disposing 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 in-
side the appliance to prevent children from climbing in. Keep children away from the redundant appliance.

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WARNING Risk of fire! If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite. Do not damage the tubes of the re-
frigerant circuit or the insulation. 1. Unplug the appliance from the
mains. 2. Cut through the power cord. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-
vironmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
This appliance is labelled in 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.
18Customer Service CustomerService
Function-relevant CustomerService genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area. Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum dura-

Customer Serviceen tion 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 (ENr.) 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.
18.1Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate.
“Appliance”, Fig. 1 / 7 , Page 13
Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.
19Technical data Technicaldata
Refrigerant, Technicaldata cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.
“Appliance”, Fig. 1 / 7 , Page 13
This product contains a light source from energy efficiency class F. The light source is available as a spare part and should only be replaced by trained specialist staff.
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enDeclaration of Conformity This product contains a second light source from energy efficiency class F. 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/1. 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.

A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.gaggenau.com/gb among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance.2 2.4 GHz band (2400­2483.5 MHz): Max. 100 mW 5-GHz band (5150­5350 MHz + 5470­5725 MHz): max. 50 mW

20Declaration of Con- DeclarationofConformity formity
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de- DeclarationofConformity clares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality conforms to the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/ EU. A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.gaggenau.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance.

Hereby, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality is in compliance with relevant statutory requirements.2

1 Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area 2 Only applies to Great Britain 32

Declaration of Conformityen

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5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.

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5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.

20.1Statement of Compliance for Great Britain
The full Statement of Compliance according to the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 can be found online at www.gaggenau.com/gb/ among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. Product type This statement of compliance covers the products described in this information for use whose model identifier group is seen on the title page. The full model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash in the product number (E no.) which can be found on the rating plate. Alternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the UK Energy Label. Name and address of manufacturer BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, Carl-WeryStrasse 34, 81739 München, Germany This statement of compliance is prepared by the manufacturer.

The manufacturer, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH deems that it has complied with ¡ provision 5.1-1 of ETSI EN 303
645 v2.1.1 and, where relevant, provision 5.1-2 of ETSI EN 303 645 v2.1.1; ¡ provision 5.2-1 of ETSI EN 303 645 v2.1.1; ¡ provision 5.3-13 of ETSI EN 303 645 v2.1.1. Support period BSH Hausgeräte GmbH will provide security updates that are necessary to maintain the main functions free of charge until at least 28/02/2034.

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BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY www.gaggenau.com

Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom

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References

• Select your region | Gaggenau
• Gaggenau luxury Home Appliances for Kitchens | Gaggenau
• Connect your household | Home Connect

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