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Safety and warning information ............ 3 Max. freezing capacity ........................... 9
Information concerning disposal .......... 5 Freezing and storing food ..................... 9
Scope of delivery .................................... 5 Freezing fresh food ............................. 10
Observe ambient temperature Super freezing ...................................... 11
and ventilation ......................................... 6 Thawing frozen food ............................ 11
Connecting the appliance ..................... 6 Interior fittings ....................................... 11
Installation location ................................. 7 Switching the appliance off ................ 12
Getting to know your appliance ........... 7 Defrosting .............................................. 12
Switching the appliance on ................... 8 Cleaning the appliance ....................... 13
Setting the temperature ......................... 8 Tips for saving energy ........................ 13
Alarm function ......................................... 8 Operating noises ................................. 14
Usable capacity ....................................... 9 Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 14
Freezer compartment ............................. 9 Customer service ................................. 15
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Safety and warning damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer, customer service or a
information similarly qualified person. Improper
installations and repairs may put the user
Before you switch ON the at considerable risk.
appliance Repairs may be performed by the
manufacturer, customer service or a
Please read the operating and similarly qualified person only.
installation instructions carefully! They
contain important information on how to Only original parts supplied by the
install, use and maintain the appliance. manufacturer may be used. The
manufacturer guarantees that only these
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail parts satisfy the safety requirements.
to comply with the instructions and
warnings. Retain all documents for A extension cable may be purchased
subsequent use or for the next owner. from customer service only.

Technical safety Important information when

using the appliance
This appliance contains a small quantity
of environmentally-friendly but flammable Never use electrical appliances inside
R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice
of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged maker, etc.). Risk of explosion!
during transportation and installation. Never use a steam cleaner to defrost
Leaking refrigerant may cause eye or clean the appliance! The steam
injuries or ignite. may penetrate electrical parts
If damage has occurred and cause a short-circuit. Risk of
Keep naked flames and/or ignition electric shock!
sources away from the appliance, Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
thoroughly ventilate the room for implements to remove frost or layers
several minutes, of ice. You could damage
the refrigerant tubing. Leaking
switch off the appliance and pull out
refrigerant may ignite or cause eye
the mains plug,
injuries.
inform customer service.
Do not store products which contain
The more refrigerant an appliance flammable propellants (e.g. spray
contains, the larger the room must be in cans) or explosive substances
which the appliance is situated. Leaking in the appliance. Risk of explosion!
refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air
Do not stand or support
mixture in rooms which are too small.
yourself on the base, drawers
The room must be at least 1 m per 8 g
or doors, etc.
of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant
in your appliance is indicated on the
rating plate inside the appliance.

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Before defrosting and cleaning Children in the household
the appliance, pull out the mains plug
or switch off the fuse. Keep children away from packaging
Do not pull out the mains plug and its parts.
by tugging the cable. Danger of suffocation from folding
cartons and plastic film!
Bottles which contain a high
percentage of alcohol must be sealed Do not allow children to play with the
and stored in an upright position. appliance!
Keep plastic parts and the door seal If the appliance features a lock:
free of oil and grease. Otherwise, keep the key out of the reach of
parts and door seal will become children!
porous.
Never cover or block the ventilation General regulations
openings for the appliance. The appliance is suitable
People (childern incl.) who have for freezing food,
limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities or inadequate knowledge for making ice.
must not use this appliance unless This appliance is intended for use in
they are supervised or given the home and the home environment.
meticulous instructions. The appliance is suppressed according
Do not store bottled or canned drinks to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
(especially carbonated drinks) The refrigeration circuit has been
in the freezer compartment. Bottles checked for leaks.
and cans may explode!
This product complies with the relevant
Never put frozen food straight safety regulations for electrical
from the freezer compartment appliances (EN 60335-2-24).
into your mouth.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
Avoid prolonged touching of frozen
food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc.
Risk of low-temperature burns!

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Refrigerators contain refrigerant
Information concerning and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant
and gases must be disposed
disposal of professionally. Ensure that tubing
of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged
* Disposal of packaging prior to proper disposal.
The packaging protects your appliance
from damage during transit. All utilised
materials are environmentally safe and Scope of delivery
recyclable. Please help us by disposing
of the packaging in an environmentally After unpacking all parts, check for any
friendly manner. damage in transit.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your If you have any complaints, please
local authority about current means of contact the dealer from whom you
disposal. purchased the appliance or our
customer service.
* Disposal of your old The delivery consists of the following
appliance parts:
Old appliances are not worthless Built-under appliance
rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be Interior fittings (depending on model)
reclaimed by recycling old appliances. Bag containing installation materials
This appliance is identified Operating instructions


according to the European Installation manual
guideline 2002/96/EC on waste
Customer service booklet
electrical and electronic
equipment WEEE. The directive Warranty enclosure
specifies the framework for an Information on the energy
EU-wide valid return and re-use consumption and noises
of old appliances.

=Warning
Redundant appliances
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard
with the mains plug.
3. Do not take out the trays
and receptacles: children are
therefore prevented from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with
the appliance once it has spent its
useful life. Danger of suffocation!

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Observe ambient Connecting

temperature the appliance
and ventilation After installing the appliance, wait at least
1 hour until the appliance is switched on.
Ambient temperature During transportation the oil in
the compressor may have flowed into
The appliance is designed for a specific the refrigeration system.
climate class. Depending on the climate
class, the appliance can be operated at Before switching on the appliance for
the following temperatures. the first time, clean the interior of
the appliance (see chapter Cleaning
The climate class can be found on the appliance).
the rating plate. Fig. 9

Climate class Permitted ambient Electrical connection

temperature The socket must be near the appliance
SN +10 C to 32 C and also freely accessible following
N +16 C to 32 C installation of the appliance.
ST +16 C to 38 C The appliance complies with the
T +16 C to 43 C protection class I. Connect the appliance
to 220240 V/50 Hz alternating current
Note
via a correctly installed socket with
The appliance is fully functional within protective conductor. The socket must
the room temperature limits be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.
of the indicated climatic class. If
an appliance of climatic class SN For appliances operated in non-
is operated at colder room temperatures, European countries, check whether the
the appliance will not be damaged up to stated voltage and current type match
a temperature of +5 C. the values of your mains supply. This
information can be found on the rating
plate. Fig. 9
Ventilation
The refrigeration unit is ventilated only
via the ventilation grille in the base.
Never cover the ventilation grille or place
anything in front of it. Otherwise
the refrigeration unit must work harder,
increasing the power consumption.

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Controls
Installation location Fig. 2
Install the appliance in a dry, well * Not all models.
ventilated room. The installation location
should neither be exposed to direct 1 Temperature controller
sunlight nor near a heat source, e. g. Is used to set the freezer
a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next compartment temperature.
to a heat source is unavoidable, use 2 On/Off button
a suitable insulating plate or observe Serves to switch the whole
the following minimum distances to a appliance on and off.
heat source:
3 super button
3 cm to electric or gas cookers. Switches super freezing on and
30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker. off.
Illuminates when super freezing is
on.
4 Alarm display
Getting to know your Lights up if the freezer
appliance compartment becomes too warm.
It goes out when the freezer
compartment has reached the set
temperature.
5* Alarm button
Used to switch off the warning
signal, see chapter Alarm
function.

Please fold out the illustrated last page.

These operating instructions refer
to several models.
The features of the models may vary.
The diagrams may differ.
Fig. 1

1-5 Controls
6 Freezer shelf
7 Freezer drawer
8 Ventilation opening

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Switching Setting
the appliance on the temperature
Fig. 2 Fig. 2
Press the On/Off button 2, the button is Set the temperature controller 1 to
lit. The temperature alarm is switched off a number with a coin. The higher
by pressing the alarm button 5*. The the number, the lower the temperature.
alarm display 4 lights up until
the appliance has reached the set
temperatures.
We recommend the medium setting. Alarm function
* Not all models.
Operating tips
The warning signal switches on if the
The sides of the housing are freezer compartment is too warm.
sometimes heated slightly. This Switching off the warning signal
prevents condensation in the area of Press the alarm button to switch off the
the door seal. warning signal. Fig. 2/5*
If the freezer compartment door
cannot be immediately re-opened after Note
it has been closed, wait until the Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food.
resulting low pressure has equalised. Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may
be refrozen.
The refrigeration system may cause
several areas of the freezer shelves to No longer store the frozen produce for
frost quickly. This does not affect the max. storage period.
function or power consumption. The
appliance does not require defrosting Alarm display
until the entire surface of the freezer The display lights up if the freezer
shelf is covered with more than 5 mm
compartment becomes too warm. Frozen
of frost or ice.
food is at risk of thawing.
The alarm may switch on without any risk
to the frozen food:
when the appliance is switched on,
when large quantities of fresh food are
placed in the appliance,
when changing the temperature
controller to a higher number.

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Usable capacity Max. freezing capacity

Information on the usable capacity can Information about the max. freezing
be found inside your appliance on capacity within 24 hours can be found
the rating plate. Fig. 9 on the rating plate. Fig. 9

Fully utilising the freezer

volume Freezing and storing
The maximum amount of food can be
placed in the freezer by removing all food
fittings. The food can be stacked directly
on the shelves and in the bottom Purchasing frozen food
of the freezer compartment.
Packaging must not be damaged.
Removing the fittings
Pull out the frozen food container all Use by the use by date.
the way, lift at the front and remove. Temperature in the supermarket
Fig. 3 freezer must be -18 C or lower.
If possible, transport deep-frozen food
in an insulated bag and place quickly
in the freezer compartment.
Freezer compartment
Note when loading products
Use the freezer compartment
Freeze large quantities of food
To store deep-frozen food. preferably in the very top
To make ice cubes. compartment where food freezes
To freeze food. particularly quickly and therefore also
gently.
Note Place the food over the whole area
Ensure that the freezer compartment of the compartments or the frozen
door has been closed properly. If food containers.
the door is open, the frozen food will
thaw. The freezer compartment will Note
become covered in thick ice. Also: waste Food which is already frozen must not
of energy due to high power come into contact with the food which
consumption! is to be frozen. If required, move
the frozen food to the frozen food
containers.

Storing frozen food

Insert frozen food container all the way to
ensure unrestricted air circulation.

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Packing frozen food
Freezing fresh food To prevent food from losing its flavour
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. or drying out, place in airtight containers.
To retain the best possible nutritional 1. Place food in packaging.
value, flavour and colour, vegetables 2. Remove air.
should be blanched before freezing. 3. Seal the wrapping.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and
4. Label packaging with contents
asparagus do not require blanching.
and date of freezing.
Literature on freezing and blanching
can be found in bookshops. Suitable packaging:
Plastic film, tubular film
Note made of polyethylene, aluminium foil,
Keep food which is to be frozen away freezer containers.
from food which is already frozen. These products are available
from specialist outlets.
The following foods are suitable for
freezing: Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood,
cellophane, bin liners and used
meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit,
herbs, eggs without shells, dairy shopping bags.
products such as cheese, butter and Items suitable for sealing packaged
quark, ready meals and leftovers such food:
as soups, stews, cooked meat and Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-
fish, potato dishes, souffls and resistant adhesive tape, etc.
desserts. Bags and tubular film
The following foods are not suitable made of polyethylene can be sealed
for freezing: with a film heat sealer.
Types of vegetables, which are usually
consumed raw, such as lettuce or Shelf life of frozen food
radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, Storage duration depends on the type
whole apples, pears and peaches, of food.
hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured
milk, sour cream, crme frache and At a temperature of -18 C:
mayonnaise. Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes
and pastries:
up to 6 months
Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
Vegetables and fruit:
up to 12 months

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Super freezing Thawing frozen food

Food should be frozen solid as quickly Depending on the type and application,
as possible in order to retain vitamins, select one of the following options:
nutritional value, appearance and flavour.
at room temperature
Several hours before placing fresh food
in the refrigerator
in the freezer compartment, switch on
super freezing to prevent an unwanted in an electric oven, with/without fan
temperature rise. assisted hot-air
As a rule, 4-6 hours is adequate. in the microwave
This appliance runs constantly
and the freezer compartment drops to
=Caution
a very low temperature. Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food.
If the max. freezing capacity is to be Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may
used, super freezing must be switched be refrozen.
on for 24 hours before the fresh produce No longer store the frozen produce for
is placed in the freezer compartment. the max. storage period.
Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg)
can be frozen without super freezing.
Interior fittings
Switching on and off
(not all models)
Fig. 2
Press super button 3. The button is lit
when super freezing is switched on.
Freezer calendar
The refrigerating machine now operates Fig. 4
constantly, and a low temperature is To prevent the quality of the frozen food
obtained in the appliance. from deteriorating, do not exceed the
The food is frozen after approx. 24 storage duration. The figures next
hours. to the symbols indicate the permitted
storage period of the produce in months.
As soon as the food is frozen, switch off In the case of commercially available
the super freezing. frozen food observe the date
of manufacture or use-by date.

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Ice cube tray
Fig. 5 Defrosting
1. Fill the ice cube tray full of drinking Note
water and place in the freezer Approx. 4 hours before defrosting
compartment. the appliance, switch on super freezing
2. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer so that the food drops to a very low
compartment, loosen with a blunt temperature and can therefore be stored
implement only (spoon-handle). at room temperature for a longer period.
3. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice
tray slightly or hold briefly under Proceed as follows:
flowing water. 1. Place the frozen food containers with
the food in a cool location. Place
Ice pack the ice pack (if enclosed) on the food.
Fig. 6 2. Switch the appliance off.
If a power failure or malfunction occurs, 3. Pull out the mains plug or remove
the ice packs can be used to slow down the fuse.
the thawing process. The longest 4. To accelerate the defrosting process,
storage time is obtained by placing place two pans of hot water on a trivet
the ice pack on the food in the top in the appliance. Close the appliance
compartment. door to prevent heat from escaping.
Fig. 7
5. Wipe up condensation with a cloth
Switching or sponge.
6. Wipe dry the freezer compartment.
the appliance off 7. Switch the appliance on again.
Fig. 2 8. Put the frozen food back in the freezer
Press the On/Off button 2. compartment.
Refrigeration unit switches off.

Disconnecting the appliance

If you do not use the appliance
for a prolonged period:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open.

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Cleaning the appliance Tips for saving energy

=Caution Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room! The appliance should
Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic not be installed in direct sunlight
cleaning agents or solvents. or near a heat source (e.g. radiator,
Do not use scouring or abrasive cooker).
sponges. The metallic surfaces could If required, use an insulating plate.
corrode. Do not block the ventilation openings
Never clean the shelves or containers in the appliance.
in the dishwasher. The parts may The ice packs slow down the thawing
become deformed! process of the frozen food in the event
Proceed as follows: of a power failure or malfunction.
Place the ice packs directly on
1. Before cleaning: Switch off
the food in the top compartment.
the appliance.
Open the appliance as briefly as
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
possible!
the fuse!
The briefer the appliance door is
3. Take out the food and store in a cool
opened, the lower the ice formation on
location. Place ice pack (if available)
the freezer shelves.
on the food.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
4. Wait until the layer of frost has thawed.
compartment and use the low
5. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, temperature of the frozen food to cool
lukewarm water and a little pH neutral refrigerated food.
washing-up liquid. The rinsing water
Regularly defrost the freezer
must not run into the light or through
compartment to remove the layer
the drainage hole into the evaporation
of frost.
area.
A layer of hoarfrost will impair
6. Wipe the door seal with clear water
refrigeration of the frozen food
only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
and increase power consumption.
7. After cleaning reconnect and switch
Occasionally clean the rear
the appliance back on.
of the appliance to prevent an
8. Put the food back into the appliance. increased power consumption.
The arrangement of the fittings does
Ventilation opening not affect the energy rating of the
Fig. 8 appliance.
The ventilation grille in the base can be
removed for cleaning. To do this,
depress the clips in the ventilation
openings and simultaneously remove
the ventilation grille forwards.

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Preventing noises
Operating noises The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit
Quite normal noises level. Use the height-adjustable feet
or place packing underneath them.
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating The appliance is not free-standing
units, fan). Please move the appliance away
from adjacent units or appliances.
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing. Containers or storage areas wobble
or stick
Clicking Please check the removable parts
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are and re-insert them correctly if required.
switching on/off.

Eliminating minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following
information.
Customer service will charge you for advice even if the appliance is still under
guarantee!

Fault Possible cause Remedial action

Displays Power failure; the fuse Connect mains plug. Check whether
do not illuminate. has been switched off; the power is on, check the fuses.
the mains plug
has not been inserted
properly.
The freezer Defrost the freezer compartment
compartment has (see chapter Defrosting). Always
a thick layer of frost. ensure that the freezer compartment
door is closed properly.
The frozen food is Loosen frozen food with a blunt
frozen solid. object. Do not use a knife or pointed
object.

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Fault Possible cause Remedial action

The temperature in Appliance opened Do not open the appliance
the freezer frequently. unnecessarily.
compartment is too
The ventilation Remove obstacles.
warm.
openings have been
covered.
Large quantities of Do not exceed max. freezing
fresh food are being capacity.
frozen.
Warning signal To switch off the warning signal,
sounds, alarm press the alarm button 5*.
button lights up.
Appliance is open. Close the appliance.
Fig. 2/5*
The freezer Ventilation openings Ensure that there is adequate
compartment is too have been covered. ventilation.
warm! Too much food was Do not exceed max. freezing
Frozen food is at risk! placed in the freezer capacity.
compartment at once.
When the fault has been eliminated,
the alarm button 5* goes out
shortly afterwards.

Repair order and advice

Customer service on faults
Your local customer service Contact information for all countries can
can be found in the telephone directory be found on the enclosed customer
or in the customer-service index. Please service list.
provide customer service
GB 0844 892 8989 Calls from a BT
with the appliance product number
landline will be
(E-Nr.) and production number (FD).
charged at up
These specifications to 3 pence per
can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 9 minute. A call
To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please set-up fee of up
assist customer service by quoting to 6 pence may
the product and production numbers. apply.
This will save you additional costs. IE 01450 2655

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