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User Manual for GAGGENAU models including: RT 200, Fridge and Freezer
prieš 12 valandų — User manual. ▫ Customer service directory. ▫ Warranty enclosure2. ▫ Energy label. ▫ Information on energy consump- tion and noises.
Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information. ▫ Read this instruction manual carefully. ▫ Keep the instruction manual and the ...
Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information. ▫ Read this instruction manual carefully. ▫ Keep the instruction manual and the ...
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DocumentDocumentGaggenau User manual RT 200 Fridge-freezer en 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......... 9 4.1 Scope of delivery........................ 9 4.2 Criteria for the installation location ..................................... 10 4.3 Installing the appliance ............ 10 4.4 Preparing the appliance for the first time.............................. 10 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...................................... 13 6.1 Shelf.......................................... 13 6.2 Pull-out container...................... 14 6.3 Fruit and vegetable con- tainer with cover ....................... 14 6.4 Door rack.................................. 14 6.5 Accessories .............................. 14 7 Basic operation .......................... 15 7.1 Switching on the appliance ...... 15 7.2 Operating tips........................... 15 7.3 Switching off the appliance ...... 15 7.4 Setting the temperature............ 15 2 8 Additional functions .................. 15 8.1 Fast freezing ............................. 15 9 Refrigerator compartment ......... 16 9.1 Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment ......... 16 9.2 Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment ............................ 16 9.3 "OK" sticker .............................. 16 10 Freezer compartment............... 16 10.1 Freezer compartment door .... 17 10.2 Freezing capacity ................... 17 10.3 Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment .............. 17 10.4 Tips for freezing fresh food .... 17 10.5 Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C.................................... 17 10.6 Defrosting methods for frozen food ............................. 18 11 Defrosting ................................. 18 11.1 Defrosting in the refriger- ator compartment................... 18 11.2 Defrosting in the freezer compartment .......................... 18 12 Cleaning and servicing ............ 19 12.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning .................................. 19 12.2 Cleaning the appliance .......... 19 12.3 Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole .... 19 12.4 Cleaning the ventilation grille........................................ 20 12.5 Removing the fittings.............. 20 13 Troubleshooting....................... 22 13.1 Power failure........................... 24 14 Storage and disposal............... 24 14.1 Taking the appliance out of operation ................................ 24 14.2 Disposing of old appliance .... 24 en 15 Customer Service..................... 25 15.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)......... 25 16 Technical data .......................... 25 3 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 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 high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. Do not lift the appliance on your own. 4 Safetyen 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 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. 5 enSafety 1.6Safe use WARNING Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children. Do not let children play with packaging material. Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. Keep small parts away from children. Do not let children play with small parts. WARNING Risk of explosion! If the cooling circuit is damaged, flammable refrigerant may escape and explode. To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other mechanical devices or means other than those recommended by the manufacturer. If food is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt implement such as the handle of a wooden spoon. Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive substances may explode, e.g. spray cans. Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. WARNING Risk of fire! Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heaters or electric ice makers. Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance. The vapours from flammable liquids may catch fire (explosion). Store high-percentage alcohol tightly closed and standing up. WARNING Risk of injury! Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst. Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment. 6 Safetyen 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. 7 enSafety 1.7Damaged appliance 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 15 Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Call after-sales service. Page 25 8 2Preventing 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 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 mm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers. ¡ 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 and then close it carefully. ¡ 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. ¡ Defrost the freezer compartment regularly. ¡ Open the freezer compartment door only briefly and then close it properly. 4Installation 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 25. The delivery consists of the following: ¡ Built-under appliance 9 enInstallation and connection ¡ Equipment and accessories1 ¡ 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. "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 5 , Page 13 The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 35 kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appliance. Permitted room temperature The permitted room temperature depends on the appliance's climate class. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 5 , Page 13 Climate class Permitted room temperature SN 10 °C to 32 °C Climate class N ST T Permitted room temperature 16 °C to 32 °C 16 °C to 38 °C 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. 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. Built-under Attachment under certain worktops, e.g. stone, glass or stainless steel, is frequently not possible. You can order accessories from customer service for installation on the side walls. "Customer Service", Page 25 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. 1 Depending on the appliance specifications 2 Not in all countries 10 2. Remove the protective foil and transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and carton. 3. Clean the appliance for the first time. Page 19 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 1/ 5 , 2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly. a The appliance is now ready for use. Installation and connectionen 11 enFamiliarising yourself with your appliance 5Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. 1 A 2 3 B4 5 6 8 7 1 A Freezer compartment Page 16 B Refrigerator compartment Page 16 12 1 Light switch Page 22 2 Control panel Page 13 3 Main switch Featuresen 4 Pull-out container Page 14 5 Rating plate Page 25 6 Fruit and vegetable container 7 Exterior ventilation grille Page 20 8 Door storage compartment for large bottles Page 14 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. 12 3 4 2 1 The main switch turns the appliance on or off. 2 switches Fast freezing on or off. 3 Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compart- ment in °C. 4 sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment. 6Features The features of your appliance depend on the model. 6.1Shelf To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf. "Removing the shelf", Page 20 Re-position the stoppers on both sides and re-insert the shelf. 13 enFeatures 6.2Pull-out container Store animal-based food in the pullout container. You can take out the pull-out container for loading and unloading. Page 21 6.3Fruit and vegetable container with cover Store fresh fruit and vegetables loose in the fruit and vegetable container. Cover any chopped fruit and vegetables, or store in air-tight packaging. Remove the fruit and vegetable container for loading and unloading. Page 21 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. 6.4Door rack To adjust the door racks as required, you can remove the door rack and re-insert elsewhere. "Removing door rack", Page 20 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. 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 . 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 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. 14 7Basic operation operation operation 7.1Switching on the appliance 1. Switch on the appliance at the main switch. "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 3 , Page 12 a The appliance begins to cool. a The temperature display flashes until the appliance has reached the set temperature. 2. Set the required temperature. Page 15 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 set temperature has been reached. ¡ 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. 7.3Switching off the appliance Switch off the appliance at the main switch. "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 3 , Page 12 7.4Setting the temperature Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature Press repeatedly until the tem- perature display shows the required temperature. operationen The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C. ""OK" sticker", Page 16 Setting the freezer compartment temperature In order to set the freezer compartment temperature, change the refrigerator compartment temperature Page 15. The refrigerator compartment temperature influences freezer compartment temperature. Refrigerator compartment temperatures that are set to warm generate warmer freezer compartment temperatures. 8Additional functions 8.1Fast freezing With Fast freezing, the freezer compartment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Fast freezing four to six hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more into the freezer compartment. In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use Fast freezing. "Prerequisites for freezing capacity", Page 17 Note: When Fast freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur. Switching on Fast freezing Press . a lights up. Note: After approx. 48 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation. Switching off Fast freezing Press . 15 enRefrigerator compartment 9Refrigerator compartment You can keep meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, prepared meals and pastries in the refrigerator compartment. The temperature can be set from 2 °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. 9.1Tips 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 directly against 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. 9.2Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones. Coldest zone The coldest zone is in the pull-out container. 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. 9.3"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 15 Once the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12 hours until the set temperature is reached. Correct setting 10Freezer compartment You can store frozen food, freeze 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. 16 The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food longterm. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage. 10.1Freezer 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. 10.2Freezing 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 / 5 , Page 13 Prerequisites for freezing capacity 1. When placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Fast freezing. "Switching on Fast freezing", Page 15 2. Place the food as close as possible to the back wall of the freezer compartment. 10.3Tips 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. 10.4Tips for freezing fresh food ¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. Freezer compartmenten ¡ Freeze food in portions. ¡ Cooked food is more suitable than food that can be eaten raw. ¡ Vegetables: Wash, chop up and blanch before freezing. ¡ Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution. ¡ Food that is suitable for freezing includes baked items, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers. ¡ Food that is unsuitable for freezing includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yoghurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise. Packing frozen food If you select suitable packaging material and the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn. 1. Place the food in the packaging. 2. Squeeze out the air. 3. Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavour and drying out. 4. Label the packaging with the con- tents and the date of freezing. 10.5Shelf 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 17 enDefrosting 10.6Defrosting 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. 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. 11Defrosting 11.1Defrosting 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 19. 18 11.2Defrosting 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 Fast freezing approx. four hours before defrosting. "Switching on Fast freezing", Page 15 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 15 4. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 5. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot 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 17 12Cleaning and servicing To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Customer Service must clean inaccessible points. Cleaning by customer service can give rise to costs. 12.1Preparing the appliance for cleaning 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 3. Take out all of the food and store it in a cool place. Place ice packs (if available) onto the food. 4. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow this to defrost. 5. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance. Page 20 12.2Cleaning 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. Cleaning and servicingen 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 19 2. Clean the appliance, the fittings, the accessories and the door seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid. 3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. 4. Insert the fittings. 5. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 11 6. Switch on the appliance. Page 15 7. Putting the food into the appliance. 12.3Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole to ensure that the condensation can drain. 1. Remove the pull-out container. Page 21 19 enCleaning and servicing 2. Carefully clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole, e.g. using a moistened cotton bud. 12.5Removing the fittings If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance. Removing the shelf Lift the shelf, pull it forwards and swivel it out to the side and remove the plugs . 12.4Cleaning the ventilation grille 1. Remove the exterior ventilation grille for cleaning. To do this, depress the clips in the ventilation openings and simultaneously remove the exterior ventilation grille forwards. Removing door rack Lift the door rack and remove it. 2. Clean the exterior ventilation grille with lukewarm soapy water and a dish cloth. 3. Let the exterior ventilation grille dry completely and insert it. 20 Removing pull-out containers Lift the pull-out container and re- move it. Cleaning and servicingen Remove the fruit and vegetable container with the lid Fold up the lid of the fruit and ve- getable container and remove the fruit and vegetable container with lid towards the front . 21 enTroubleshooting 13Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs. Fault Cause and troubleshooting The LED lighting does The illuminant is defective. not work. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 3. Remove the illuminant cover to the left. 4. Replace the illuminant. Replacement illuminant: 220240 V AC, E14 bulb holder, see the defective illuminant's wattage. The light switch is jammed. Check whether the light switch can be moved. The temperature differs greatly from the setting. Different causes are possible. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes. Page 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. 22 Troubleshootingen Fault The base of the refrigerator compartment is wet. The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles or clicks. The appliance makes noises. Cause and troubleshooting The condensation channel or drainage hole are blocked. Clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole. Page 19 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 freezing is switched on. No action required. 23 enStorage and disposal 13.1Power 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. 14Storage and disposal You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances. 14.1Taking the appliance out of operation 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 15 2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 3. Remove all of the food. 4. Defrost the appliance. Page 18 5. Clean the appliance. Page 19 6. To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open. 14.2Disposing 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. 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 24 of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. 15Customer Service If 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 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. Customer Serviceen 15.1Product 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 / 5 , Page 13 Make a note of your appliance's details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly. 16Technical data Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate. Th"isAppproliadnuccet "c,oFnigta.in1s/a5lig, hPtasgoeu1rc3e from energy efficiency class F. The light source is available as a spare part and can be replaced. 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. 1 Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area 25 Gaggenau 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 *9001705520* 9001705520 en 020127