Gaggenau RW222.. RW282.. Wine Storage Compartment

1.1 General 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.

1.2 Intended use

This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Only use this appliance:

• For storing wine.
• In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
• Up to an altitude of 1500 m above sea level.

1.3 Restriction 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 fridge-freezer.

1.4 Safe transport

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of injury!

The heavy weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.

• Do not lift the appliance on your own.

1.5 Safe 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 current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
• The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.
• Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
• When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an isolating switch must be integrated into the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
• When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged.
• If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
• Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of explosion!

If the appliance's ventilation openings are closed off, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.

• Keep ventilation openings in the appliance casing or in the integrated casing clear of obstruction.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of fire!

It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.

• Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
• Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufacturer.
• If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted.

Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.

• Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance.

1.6 Safe 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 appliance.

⚠️ 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.

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.

1.7 Damaged 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.

⚠️ WARNING – Risk of injury!

Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases.

• Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.

⚠️ 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 unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
• Call customer services. ➡️ Page 23

Improper repairs are dangerous.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
• Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

⚠️ 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 appliance.
• Ventilate the room.

Switch off the appliance. ➡️ Page 14

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

Call customer service. ➡️ Page 23

3.1 Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

• Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

3.2 Saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.

Selecting the installation location

• Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight.
• Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cookers and other heat sources:

Maintain a 30 mm clearance to electric or gas cookers.

Maintain a 300 mm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers.

• 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.

4.1 Scope 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 23.

The delivery consists of the following:

• Built-in appliance
• Equipment and accessories¹
• Installation instructions
• User manual
• Customer service directory
• Warranty enclosure²
• Energy label
• Information on energy consumption and noises

4.2 Criteria 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. 1/4, Page 12

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 110 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. 1/4, Page 12

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.

4.3 Installing the appliance

• Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions.

4.4 Preparing 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 18

4.5 Connecting 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. 1/4, Page 12

2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.

✔️ The appliance is now ready for use.

5.1 Appliance

The appliance is shown with internal components. Numbered labels point to: 1. Interior lighting, 2. Control panel, 3. Extendable bottle shelf, 4. Rating plate, 5. Screw foot.

5.2 Control panel

The control panel is depicted with several buttons and a digital display. Numbered labels indicate: 1. Main switch (turns the appliance on or off), 2. Fan button (switches the fan on or off), 3. Temperature adjustment buttons (+/-) (sets the temperature of the selected compartment), 4. Temperature display (displays the set temperature of the wine-storage compartment in °C), 5. Interior lighting button (switches the interior lighting on or off), 6. Warning signal button (switches the warning signal off).

6.1 Extendable bottle shelf

In order to achieve an improved overview and to remove bottles more quickly, pull out the extendable bottle shelf.

6.2 Odour filter

The odour filter filters odours in the refrigerator compartment and can be replaced if necessary. ➡️ "Replacing the odour filter", Page 20. Change the odour filter every year. This keeps the filter quality permanently high.

7.1 Switching on the appliance

1. Press [Power Button].
2. ✔️ The appliance begins to cool.
3. Set the required temperature. ➡️ Page 14

7.2 Operating tips

• Once you have switched on the appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours.
• When you close the door, a vacuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.
• The temperature in the appliance varies due to the following conditions:
  • How often the appliance is opened
  • Load capacity
  • Ambient temperature
  • Direct sunlight

7.3 Switching off the appliance

• Press [Power Button].

7.4 Setting the temperature

Setting the temperature of the wine storage compartment

• Press [Temp Up] / [Temp Down] repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature.

7.5 Lock

The button lock prevents the appliance from being operated accidentally or incorrectly while running.

Switching on the keylock

1. Press and hold [Lock Button] for 5 seconds. ✔️ "MENU" appears in the display and "c" flashes.
2. Press [Lock Button]. ✔️ The submenu display shows "c1".
3. Press [Lock Button]. The submenu display shows "c" and [Lock Icon] appears.
4. Press [Lock Button]. The settings menu is exited. [Lock Icon] shows the active keylock.

Switching off the keylock

1. Press and hold [Lock Button] for 5 seconds. ✔️ "MENU" appears in the display and "c" flashes.
2. Press [Lock Button]. ✔️ The submenu display shows "c0".
3. Press [Lock Button]. The submenu display shows "c".
4. Press [Lock Button]. ✔️ The settings menu is exited.

7.6 Display brightness

You can set the brightness of the display in stages.

Note: The set display brightness does not take effect when starting up the appliance until the interior temperatures set are reached.

Setting the display brightness

1. Press and hold [Menu Button] for 5 seconds. ✔️ "MENU" appears in the display and "c" flashes.
2. Press [Temp Up] until "h" lights up.
3. Press [Menu Button].
4. Press [Temp Up] / [Temp Down] until the setting display submenu shows the required setting.
5. Press [Menu Button]. ✔️ The submenu display shows "h".
6. Press [Menu Button]. ✔️ The settings menu is exited.

8.1 Interior lighting

The interior lighting switches on automatically when you open the appliance.

Tip: If the interior lighting is switched on when the door is closed too, you can switch on the presentation mode.

8.2 Presentation mode

In presentation mode, the interior lighting is permanently switched on.

Switching on presentation mode

• Press [Light Button]. ✔️ [Light Icon] appears in the display. The interior lighting remains switched on, even if the appliance door is closed.

Switching off the presentation mode

• Press [Light Button].

8.3 Ventilation

The fan button should be switched on for the long-term storage of wine. This means that a climate that matches that of a wine cellar is reached in the appliance interior. The increased humidity prevents the corks from drying out.

Switching on the ventilation

• Press [Fan Button]. ✔️ [Fan Icon] appears on the display.

8.4 Display brightness

You can set the brightness of the display in stages.

Note: The set display brightness does not take effect when starting up the appliance until the interior temperatures set are reached.

Setting the display brightness

1. Press and hold [Menu Button] for 5 seconds. ✔️ "MENU" appears in the display and "c" flashes.
2. Press [Temp Up] until "h" lights up.
3. Press [Menu Button].
4. Press [Temp Up] / [Temp Down] until the setting display submenu shows the required setting.
5. Press [Menu Button]. ✔️ The submenu display shows "h".
6. Press [Menu Button]. ✔️ The settings menu is exited.

9.1 Door alarm

If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on.

Switching off the door alarm

• Close the appliance door or press [Alarm Off Button]. ✔️ The warning tone is switched off.

9.2 Temperature alarm

If the wine storage compartment is too warm or too cold for an extended period, the temperature alarm switches on.

Switching off the temperature alarm

• Press [Alarm Off Button]. ✔️ The warning tone is switched off.

10.1 Arranging the maximum number of standard bottles

A diagram illustrates the dimensions of a standard 0.75 L wine bottle: overall length 300.5 mm, bottle length 158.5 mm, diameter 76.1 mm, neck diameter 27.5 mm, and width 63 mm. Below this, storage examples show racks configured for 48 or 80 standard bottles.

10.2 Tips for storing wine

• Do not store the wine bottles in crates or boxes in the appliance. The open bottle shelves allow for continuous air circulation. As a result, excess humidity is quickly removed.
• Before you enjoy your wine, you should slowly warm it to room temperature. Take rosé out of the appliance 2 to 5 hours before consuming, and take red wine out of the appliance 4 to 5 hours before consuming. Serve white wine immediately after taking it out of the appliance. Sparkling wine and champagne should be chilled in the refrigerator for a short while before drinking.
• Always store wine a little cooler than its ideal serving temperature, as the wine warms up as soon as it is poured into the glass.

10.3 Drinking temperatures

The correct serving temperature is crucial for the taste of the wine.

11.1 Defrosting in the wine storage compartment

When the appliance is operating, condensation droplets or frost form on the rear panel of the wine storage compartment due to functional reasons. The back panel in the wine storage compartment defrosts automatically. The condensation drains into the drainage hole via the condensation channel. 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.

12.1 Care instructions for stainless steel surfaces

When taking care of and cleaning stainless steel surfaces, use only cleaning cloths and cleaning agents suitable for stainless steel.

Tips

• To prevent visible scratches, wipe the stainless steel surface in the direction of the grain.
• Suitable cleaning agents and cleaning cloths are available from our customer service, your dealer or on our website.

12.2 Preparing the appliance for cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance. ➡️ Page 14
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 bottles and store them in a cool place.
4. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance. ➡️ Page 19

12.3 Cleaning the appliance

⚠️ WARNING Risk of electric shock!

An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Do not use steam- or high-pressure 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 detergents.
• 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 18
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 10
6. Switch on the appliance. ➡️ Page 14

12.4 Cleaning 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 cotton bud.

12.5 Removing the fittings

If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance.

Extendable bottle shelf

Removing the extendable bottle shelf

1. Pull out the extendable bottle shelf as far as it will go.
2. Lift the extendable bottle shelf at the front and remove it.

Inserting the extendable bottle shelf

1. Pull out the pull-out rails fully and put the bottle shelf with the front recesses on the retaining bolt.
2. Slide the bottle shelf with the pull-out rails as far as it will go into the appliance.

3. Push the bottle shelf fully to the rear until it clicks into place at the front. Push the rear bottle shelf downwards and click it into place.

12.6 Replacing the odour filter

1. Push the odour filter cover, release it and remove it.
2. Take the used odour filter out of the odour filter holder and replace it with the new odour filter.
3. Insert the cover, push it in as far as it will go and release it. ✔️ A clicking sound is heard. The cover is automatically locked.

Note: A new odour filter can be purchased from our customer service or our website.

14.1 Taking the appliance out of operation

1. Switch off the appliance. ➡️ Page 14
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. Clean the appliance. ➡️ Page 18
4. To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.

14.2 Disposing 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 inside 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 refrigerant circuit or the insulation.

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.

Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally 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.

15.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. ➡️ "Appliance", Fig. 1/4, Page 12. Make a note of your appliance's details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

16 Technical data

Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate. ➡️ "Appliance", Fig. 1/4, Page 12.

This product contains a light source from energy efficiency class F. The light source is available as a spare part and should only be replaced by trained specialist staff. This product contains a second light source from energy efficiency class F. The light source is available as a spare part and should only be replaced by trained specialist staff.

You can find more information about your model online at eprel.ec.europa.eu¹. 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