BLAUPUNKT 5CR286FF0 Fridge and Freezer User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Blaupunkt
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5CR286FF0 Fridge and Freezer
User manual
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Table of contents
1 Safety …………………………………… 30 1.1 General information……………… 30 1.2 Intended
use……………………….. 30 1.3 Restriction on user group……… 30 1.4 Safe transport
……………………… 30 1.5 Safe installation …………………… 31 1.6 Safe use …………………………….. 32
1.7 Damaged appliance …………….. 34 2 Preventing material damage ….. 35 3
Environmental protection and
saving energy……………………….. 35 3.1 Disposing of packaging ……….. 35 3.2 Saving
energy……………………… 35 4 Installation and connection……. 36 4.1 Scope of
delivery…………………. 36 4.2 Criteria for the installation
location ………………………………. 36 4.3 Installing the appliance ………… 37 4.4 Preparing
the appliance for
the first time………………………… 37 4.5 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply…………….. 37 5 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance………………………. 37 5.1 Appliance …………………………… 37 5.2 Control
panel………………………. 37 6 Features……………………………….. 38 6.1 Shelf…………………………………… 38 6.2
Fruit and vegetable con-
tainer………………………………….. 38 6.3 Flat frozen food container …….. 38 6.4 Door
racks………………………….. 38 6.5 Accessories ………………………… 38 7 Basic operation
…………………….. 39 7.1 Switching on the appliance …… 39 7.2 Operating tips………………………
39 7.3 Switching off the appliance …… 39 7.4 Setting the temperature………… 39
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8 Additional functions ……………… 39 8.1 Automatic Super function……… 39 8.2 Manual
Super function …………. 40 9 Alarm……………………………………. 40 9.1 Door alarm ………………………….
40 9.2 Temperature alarm ………………. 40 10 Refrigerator compartment ……. 41 10.1
Tips for storing food in the
refrigerator compartment ……. 41 10.2 Chill zones in the refriger-
ator compartment………………. 41 10.3 “OK” sticker ………………………. 41 11 Freezer
compartment…………… 42 11.1 Freezing capacity ………………. 42 11.2 Fully utilising the
freezer
compartment volume …………. 42 11.3 Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment ………….. 42 11.4 Freezing smaller amounts
of food quickly…………………… 42 11.5 Tips for freezing fresh food …. 42 11.6 Shelf
life of frozen food at
-18 °C……………………………… 43 11.7 Defrosting methods for
frozen food ……………………….. 43 12 Defrosting …………………………… 43 12.1 Defrosting in the
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ator compartment………………. 43 12.2 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment …………………….. 44 13 Cleaning and servicing ………… 44 13.1 Preparing the
appliance for
cleaning ……………………………. 44 13.2 Cleaning the appliance ………. 44 13.3 Cleaning the
condensation
channel and drainage hole …. 45 13.4 Removing the fittings………….. 45
en 14 Troubleshooting………………….. 46 15 Storage and disposal…………… 48 15.1
Switching off the appliance …. 48 15.2 Disposing of old appliance …. 48 16
Customer Service………………… 49 16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD)……… 49 17 Technical data …………………….. 49
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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: ¡ As
specified in this instruction manual. ¡ for chilling and freezing food, and
for dispensing ice. ¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a
domestic en-
vironment. ¡ Up to an altitude of max. 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. Children must not 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 high 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!
Improper 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 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.
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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! Mechanical devices or other devices may damage the
refrigeration circuit; flammable refrigerant may escape and explode. To
accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other
mechanical devices or devices other than those recommended by the
manufacturer. 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.
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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 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. 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.
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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 49 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 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 39 Unplug the
appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Call after-sales service. Page 49
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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. Aluminium reacts when it comes into contact with acidic
foods. Do not store unpackaged food in
the appliance.
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.
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:
Preventing material damageen Maintain a 30 mm clearance to
electric or gas cookers. Maintain a 300 cm clearance to
oil or solid-fuel cookers. ¡ Use a niche depth of 560 mm. ¡ Never cover or
block the exterior
ventilation grilles. Saving energy during use Note: The arrangement of the
fittings does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance. ¡ Open the
appliance only briefly. ¡ Never cover or block the interior
ventilation openings or the exterior ventilation grilles. ¡ 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. ¡ Pack the food
airtight. ¡ Open the freezer compartment door only briefly and then close it
properly.
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4Installation and con- Installationandconnection nection
You can find out where and how best Installationandconnection to install your
appliance here. You will also learn how to connect your appliance to the power
supply.
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 49. 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
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. Fig. 1 / 3
The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 65 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. Fig. 1 / 3
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. Side-by-side installation If you want to install two appliances
side by side, you must maintain a distance of at least 150 mm between the
appliances.
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 44
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. Fig. 1
/ 3
2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
a The appliance is now ready for use.
5Familiarising yourself Familiarisingyourselfwithyourappliance with your appliance
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
5.1Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. Fig. 1
A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1 Controls
2
Fruit and vegetable container Page 38
3 Rating plate
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Flat frozen food container Page 38
5 Frozen food container
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Door storage compartment for large bottles
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. Fig. 2
1
switches the warning signal off.
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/ sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment.
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Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compart-
ment in °C.
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switches the Super function on or off.
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switches the appliance on or off.
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 45
6.2Fruit and vegetable container
Store fresh fruit and vegetables in the fruit and vegetable container.
Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the
food and quantity stored. Remove the condensation with a dry cloth. 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.
6.3Flat frozen food container
Store flat frozen items, the ice storage container and the ice scoop in the
flat frozen food container.
6.4Door racks
To adjust the door racks as required, you can remove the door rack and re-
insert elsewhere. “Removing door racks”, Page 45
6.5Accessories
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.
Freezer tray You can freeze smaller quantities of food quickly in the freezer
drawer, e.g. berries, pieces of fruit, herbs and vegetables. Fig. 3 Distribute
the frozen food evenly in the frozen food tray and allow to freeze for approx.
10 to 12 hours. Then place in a freezer bag or a freezer box.
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.
Ice cube tray Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes.
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Making ice cubes 1. Fill the ice cube tray with 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 implement only (e.g. spoon
handle). 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. a A warning signal sounds and
lights up because the freezer compartment is still too warm.
2. Switch off the warning signal with .
a
goes out as soon as the set
temperature has been reached.
3. Set the required temperature. Page 39
7.2Operating 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
temperature has been reached.
¡ The housing around the freezer compartment is 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.
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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. The recommended
temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C. “”OK” sticker”, Page 41
Setting the freezer compartment temperature In order to set the freezer
compart-
ment temperature, change the refrigerator compartment temperature Page 39. The
refrigerator compartment temperature influences freezer compartment
temperature. Refrigerator compartment temperatures that are set to warm
generate warmer freezer compartment temperatures.
8Additional functions Additionalfunctions
Additional functions
8.1Automatic Super function
The automatic Super function auto-
matically switches on when warm
food is placed in the compartment.
With the automatic Super function,
the freezer compartment cools down
to a much lower temperature than for
normal mode.
If the automatic Super function is
switched on,
lights up and in-
creased noises may occur.
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enAlarm
At the end of the automatic Super function, the appliance switches back to normal mode.
Cancelling automatic Super function
Press
.
a The previously set temperature is
displayed.
8.2Manual Super function
With the Super function, the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment cool more intensively. Switch on the Super function 4 to 6 hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more. In order to utilise the freezing capacity, use the Super function. “Freezing capacity”, Page 42 Note: When the Super function is switched on, increased noise may occur.
Switching on Super function
Press
.
a
lights up.
Note: After approx. 60 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.
Switching off Super function
Press
.
a The previously set temperature is
displayed.
9Alarm Alarm
Alarm
9.1Door alarm
If the appliance door is open for a longer period, the door alarm switches on.
Switching off the door alarm Close the appliance door or press
. a The warning tone is switched off.
9.2Temperature alarm
If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched
on.
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.
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. ¡
The freezer compartment door is open for too long. Check whether the frozen
food has defrosted or thawed.
Switching off the temperature alarm
Press
.
a The warning tone is switched off.
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a The temperature display briefly
shows the warmest temperature
reached in the freezer compart-
ment. The temperature display
then shows the set temperature
again.
a From this time on, the warmest
temperature is measured again
and saved.
a
lights up until the set temper-
ature is reached again.
10Refrigerator compart- Refrigeratorcompartment ment
You can keep meat, sausage, fish, Refrigeratorcompartment dairy products,
eggs, prepared meals and pastries in the refrigerator compartment. The
temperature can be set from 2 °C to 8 °C. The recommended temperature in the
refrigerator compartment is 4 °C. “”OK” sticker”, Page 41 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.
10.1Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment
¡ Only store food when fresh and undamaged.
¡ Observe the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.
¡ Store food well wrapped or covered.
¡ Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before placing in the
appliance.
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10.2Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill
zones. Coldest zone The coldest zone is between the arrow stamped on the side
and the shelf underneath. Tip: Store highly perishable food such as fish,
sausages and meat in the coldest zone. 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.
10.3″OK” sticker
The “OK” sticker lets you check whether the refrigerator compartment reaches
the safe temperature ranges of +4 °C or colder recommended for food. The “OK”
sticker is not included with all models. If the sticker does not indicate
“OK”, gradually reduce the temperature. “Setting the refrigerator compartment
temperature”, Page 39 Once the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12
hours until the set temperature is reached.
Correct setting
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11Freezer 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.
11.1Freezing capacity
The maximum freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be
frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time.
Information on the maximum freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate.
Fig. 1 / 3 Prerequisites for freezing capacity 1. Approx. 24 hours before
placing
fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super function. “Switching on Super
function”, Page 40 2. If the appliance has a flat frozen food container, fill
this with food first. For appliances without a flat frozen food container,
fill the lowest frozen food container with food first. This is where the food
freezes most quickly. 3. Freeze fresh food as close as possible to the side
panels.
11.2Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume
Learn how to store the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer
compartment. 1. Remove all fittings. Page 45 2. Store food directly on the
shelves
and on the floor of the freezer compartment.
11.3Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment
¡ To quickly and gently freeze larger quantities of fresh food, place this in
the top frozen food container.
¡ Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or the frozen food
containers.
¡ Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact with frozen food.
¡ To ensure that the air can circulate freely in the appliance, push the
frozen food containers in as far as they will go.
11.4Freezing smaller amounts of food quickly
1. Place the food in frozen food tray that is attached to the rear of the
large frozen food container or in the flat frozen food containers, starting
from the right-hand side.
2. Spread the food over a wide area in the freezer compartment.
11.5Tips 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.
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¡ 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 con-
tents and the date of freezing.
11.6Shelf 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
The imprinted freezer calendar indicates the maximum storage duration in months at a constant temperature of 18 °C.
Defrostingen
11.7Defrosting 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.
12Defrosting Defrosting
Defrosting
12.1Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment
When the appliance is operating, condensation droplets or frost form on the
rear panel of the refrigerator compartment due to functional reasons. The back
panel in the refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically. Condensation
runs through the condensation channel into the drainage hole to the
evaporation pan and does not have to be wiped away. To ensure that the
condensation can drain and odours do not form, observe the following
information: “Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole”, Page 45.
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12.2Defrosting in the freezer compartment
The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment
remains frost-free. Defrosting is not required.
13Cleaning 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.
13.1Preparing the appliance for cleaning
1. Switch off the appliance. Page 39
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 from the appliance. Page 45
13.2Cleaning 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.
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 liquid gets into the drainage hole, the evaporation
pan may overflow. The rinsing water must not get into
the drainage hole. 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 44 2. Clean the appliance, the fittings
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. 6. Switch on the appliance.
Page 39 7. Putting the food into the appliance.
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13.3Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole
Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole to ensure that the
condensation can drain. Carefully clean the condensation
channel and the drainage hole, e.g. using a moistened cotton bud. Fig. 4
13.4Removing the fittings
If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your
appliance. Removing the shelf Pull out and remove the shelf.
Fig. 5
Removing door racks Lift the door rack and remove it.
Fig. 6
Removing the fruit and vegetable container 1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable
container as far as it will go. 2. Lift the fruit and vegetable con-
tainer at the front and remove it .
Fig. 7
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 . Fig. 8
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14Troubleshooting 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! 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.
Fault
Cause and troubleshooting
The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting light up.
Showroom mode is switched on. Carry out the appliance self-test. Page 48 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.
The base of the refrigerator compartment is wet.
The condensation channel or drainage hole are blocked. Clean the condensation
channel and the drainage
hole. Page 45
or appears in the temperature display.
The electronics have detected a fault. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 39 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, clicks or crackles. The
appliance makes noises.
Cause and troubleshooting Different causes are possible. 1. Switch off the
appliance. Page 39 2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes.
Page 39 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. Automatic defrosting is running. 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.
Super function is switched on. No action required.
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enStorage and disposal
14.1Power failure
During a power failure, the temperature in the appliance rises; this reduces
the storage time and the quality of the frozen food. The stored frozen food is
cooled to the temperature increase time specified on the rating plate. Fig. 1
/ 3 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.
14.2Conducting an appliance self-test
1. Switch off the appliance. Page 39
2. Switch the appliance back on after approx. five minutes. Page 39
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 run-
ning, a long audible signal sounds.
a If, at the end of the appliance self-
test, two audible signals sound
and the temperature display indic-
ates the set temperature, your ap-
pliance is OK. The appliance
switches to normal operation.
a If, at the end of the appliance self-
test, five audible signals sound
and
flashes for 10 seconds,
inform the after-sales service.
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15Storage and disposal Storageanddisposal
You can find out here how to prepare Storageanddisposal your appliance for
storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances.
15.1Switching off the appliance
1. Switch off the appliance. Page 39
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 44 5. To ensure the
ventilation inside the
appliance, leave the appliance open.
15.2Disposing 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.
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.
16Customer Service CustomerService
IfCustomerService you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the
appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer
Service. Function-relevant 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 duration of the warranty (manufacturer’s warranty for
private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the
terms of war-
Customer Serviceen ranty 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.
16.1Product 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. Fig. 1 / 3 Make a note of your appliance’s details
and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.
17Technical data Technicaldata
Refrigerant, Technicaldata cubic capacity and further technical specifications
can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 1 / 3
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