GAGGENAU Vario 400 Series French Door Refrigerator Bottom Mount Freezer Owner’s Manual
- June 29, 2024
- Gaggenau
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GAGGENAU Vario 400 Series French Door Refrigerator Bottom Mount Freezer
Product Information
Specifications:
- Model: RVY497790
- Energy Consumption: 597 kWh/year
- Noise Level: 39 dB (re 1 pW)
- Total Rating: 1.079 kWh/24 h
- Total Amps: 10 A
- Cold Water Connection Required
- Electrical Location: 6 above ground in lower left
Product Usage Instructions:
Operation:
- Opening assist for door.
- Cushioned door closing system.
- Light and display response to drawer interaction.
- Automatic brightness adjustment based on ambient illumination.
- Easily accessible full-touch TFT display.
- Clear text display in 44 languages.
- Animated quick guides to assist appliance maintenance.
Technical Features:
- Dynamic cold air distribution with Multi-Flow Air System.
- Automatic defrosting with defrost water evaporation.
- Constant air purification by 2 activated charcoal air filters.
- Sabbath mode certified by Star-K.
- Open-door and malfunction warning system.
Fresh Climate Drawer:
- 2 fresh climate drawers with humidity control.
Chilled Drawer:
- Temperature dependent on cooling compartment (always 2 to 3 degrees lower).
- Indirect illumination, transparent front.
- Fully extendable, with soft closing system.
Ice Dispenser:
- Integrated automatic ice maker in the freezer compartment, with fixed water connection.
- Ice maker can be switched off independently.
- Active charcoal water filter for water inlet, integrated in ventilation grill area.
- Saturation indicator for filter via full touch TFT display.
FAQ
- Q: How do I switch off the ice maker?
- A: You can switch off the ice maker independently using the controls on the appliance’s display panel.
- Q: What is the capacity of the ice storage container?
- A: The removable ice storage container has an approximate capacity of 6.6 lb.
- Q: Is a cold water connection required for this product?
- A: Yes, a cold water connection is required for the proper functioning of the ice dispenser.
What in Box
- 1 x egg box with lid
- 1 x ice cube scoop
- 2 x wooden bottle holder magnetic
- 1 x Ethylene absorber
Models
- ACLETHRF10:
- Ethylene absorber refill kit
- ACLETHST10:
- Ethylene absorber starter kit
- RA430100:
- Storage container with lid, anthracite
- RA450022:
- Water filter Vario 400
- RVA438040:
- Bottle support, oak wood, 1 pcs.
- RVA450220:
- Activated charcoal air filter, 2 pcs
- RA425110:
- Vario SS handle 1131 mm
- RA425910:
- Vario SS handle 810 mm
- RA460030:
- Frontpanel connection for RB
- RVA421922:
- SS door with handle, 90.0 cm for RVY497
- RVA423141:
- Side trims, 3 mm
- RVA428922:
- SS door w/o handle 90.0 cm for RVY497
- RVA460000:
- Installationskit side-by-side
- RVA460020:
- Backward compatibility kit SbS
- RVA460900:
- Replacement kit SbS, 91.4 cm/36″
- RVA460910:
- Replacement kit single unit, 91.4 cm/36
Product Information
Vario fridge-freezer combination 400 series 36”, Softclose® Flat Hinge RVY497790
Dark brushed stainless steel interior, refined with solid anthracite aluminium elements Warm white and glare-free LED light concept for optimal food presentation in all compartments Opening assist for door enabling seamless integration without handles\ Flat dark brushed stainless steel inner door Flexible positioning of shelves and door racks through hidden rail system\ Solid anthracite aluminium door racks Professional freshness system with 2 fresh climate drawers and 1 chilled drawer Integrated ice maker with fixed water connection Spacious, fully extendable freezer compartment including 2 additional interior drawers Full touch TFT display Total volume: 20.1 cu. ft. Energy Star certified
Operation
- Opening assist for door.
- Cushioned door closing system.
- Light and display response to drawer interaction.
- Automatic brightness adjustment based on ambient illumination.
- Easily accessible full-touch TFT display.
- Clear text display in 44 languages.
- Animated quick guides to assist appliance maintenance.
Technical Features
- Dynamic cold air distribution with Multi-Flow Air System.
- Automatic defrosting with defrost water evaporation.
- Constant air purification by 2 activated charcoal air filters.
- Sabbath mode certified by Star-K.
- Open-door and malfunction warning system.
Selected digital services (Home Connect)
- Storage management with cameras.
- Personalization function for saving custom programs.
- Remote control and monitoring.
- Remote diagnostics.
Cooling compartment
- Professional freshness system.
- No-Frost technology with fast cooling.
- Temperature adjustable from 35 °F to 46 °F.
- Integrated water dispenser.
- 3 aluminium-framed safety glass shelves, individually adjustable in height.
- 1 integrated safety glass shelf with a satin matte finish.
- Optimal food presentation with warm white and\glare-free, hidden LED light bars (3000 K).
- Flexible positioning of door racks through hidden rail system. 6 door racks, 4 height adjustable. Total volume of all refrigerator compartments: 13.2 cu. ft.
Fresh climate drawer
- 2 fresh climate drawers with humidity control
- Temperature adjustable from 30°F to 36°F (-1 °C to +2 °C).
- Ideal storage conditions for different foods through dedicated programs (e.g. Fruit, Vegetables, Meat).
- Individual adjustment of temperature and humidity.
- Extended food preservation with ethylene absorber.
- Indirect illumination, transparent front.
- Fully extendable, with soft closing system.
Chilled drawer
- Temperature dependent on cooling compartment (always 2 to 3 degrees lower).
- Indirect illumination, transparent front.
- Fully extendable, with soft closing system.
Freezer compartment
- No-frost technology with fast freezing at -15 °F (-30 °C).
- 4-star freezer compartment.
- Temperature adjustable from -11 °F to 3 °F (-24 °C to -16 °C).
- Freezer burn protection.
- Oxidation protection.
- Storage time after a malfunction 10 h.
- Spacious, fully extendable freezer compartment with synchronously running pull-out rails.
- 2 extendable interior drawers.
- Warm-white, glare-free LED lighting (3000 K) within freezer compartment.
- Total volume of freezer compartment: 6.9 cu. ft.
Ice dispenser
- Integrated automatic ice maker in the freezer compartment, with fixed water connection.
- Ice maker can be switched off independently.
- Active charcoal water filter for water inlet, integrated in ventilation grill area.
- Saturation indicator for filter via full touch TFT display
- Ice cube production: approx. 5.5 lb/24 h.
- Removable ice storage container with approx.
- 6.6 lb capacity.
- Integrated, easy accessible ice cube scoop.
Consumption data
- Energy consumption 597 kWh/year.
- Noise level 39 dB (re 1 pW).
- Planning notes Flat hinge.
- Door opening angle of 115°, fixable at 90°.
Max. door panel weight:
- Door 141 lbs. (64 kg). Drawer 30 lbs. (14 kg).
- When rest mode is active, the appliance can only be opened using a handle.
- The shut-off valve for water connection must be planned next to the appliance and always be accessible.
- If the water pressure exceeds 116 psi, connect the pressure relief valve between the water tap and the hose set.
Rating
- Total rating 1.079 kWh/24 h.
- Total Amps: 10 A.
- Connecting cable 118″ (3.0 m), detachable.
- Cold water connection required.
- Electrical location 6″ above ground in the lower left corner of the unit.
- Supply hose 70 7/8″ with ¼” male compression fitting (standard ice-maker connector).
- Water pressure 29 psi to 116 psi.
Dimension
- A: Chilled drawer
- B: Fresh climate drawer
- C: Icemaker
- D: Drawer
- E: Internal water dispenser
Measurements in inches (mm)
Niche width 35.5″ (900 mm)
- The door panel thickness is ¾4″ (19 mm)
- The maximum door panel dimensions are based on a clearance of ½” (3 mm). based on a single niche
- Measurements in inches (mm)
Niche width 35.5″ (900 mm)
- The door panel thickness is ¾4″ (19 mm)
- The maximum door panel dimensions are based on a clearance of ½” (3 mm) based on a single niche
- Measurements in inches (mm)
A: Air inlets and exhaust air outlets
B: Ventilation openings in baseboard area
C: Baseboard
The height of the toe kick can be reduced to 50 mm based on the standard
installation height
The baseboard height needs to be reduced to match the toe kick height to allow
for the additional ventilation
A: Outlet
- The maximum door panel dimensions are based on clearance of 1/8″ (3 mm)
- The height of the plinth can be reduced to 2′ (50 mm)
- Measurements in inches (mm)
Replacement of RVY 497 into 36″ (914 mm) niche
The resulting lateral gaps of e try RV an be covered with side trims
Installation niche for an individual appliance
- A: Win of instalaion nicho
- C: Area for guiding water supply hose
- D: Outlet
- E: Depth of installation niche, depending on kitchen design
Replacement of side-by-side installation incl. RVY 497 / RVB 497
Replacement of side-by-side installation with Vario Cooling 400 series
Door opening angle
The hinge path and the resulting distances to the neighboring furniture and furniture handles can be taken from the drawing depending on the front thickness. In the drawing, a furniture front thickness of 19 mm is assumed.