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Blaupunkt 5CU2... Refrigerator and Freezer

Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Safety and warning information

Before you switch ON the appliance

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully! They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance. The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.

Technical safety

The tubes of the refrigeration circuit convey a small quantity of an environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant (R600a). It does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or ignite.

If damage has occurred:

The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated. Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air mixture in rooms which are too small. The room must be at least 1 m³ per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk.

Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only. Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements.

An extension cable may be purchased from customer service only.

Important information when using the appliance

Avoiding placing children and vulnerable people at risk:

At risk are children, people who have limited physical, mental or sensory abilities, as well as people who have inadequate knowledge concerning safe operation of the appliance.

Children in the household

General regulations

The appliance is suitable:

This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment.

The appliance is suppressed according to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.

The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.

This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335-2-24).

This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 metres above sea level.

Information concerning disposal

Disposal of packaging

The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. All utilised materials are environmentally safe and recyclable. Please help us by disposing of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

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.

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!

Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.

Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit. If you have any complaints, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer service.

The delivery consists of the following parts:

Ambient temperature and ventilation

Ambient temperature

The appliance is designed for a specific climate class. Depending on the climate class, the appliance can be operated at the following temperatures. The climate class can be found on the rating plate. [See Fig. 16]

Climate class Permitted ambient 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

Note: The appliance is fully functional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class. If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a temperature of +5 °C.

Ventilation

[See Fig. 3] The air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigerating unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilation openings!

Connecting the appliance

After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system.

Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning the appliance”).

Electrical connection

The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance.

The appliance complies with the protection class I. Connect the appliance to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor. The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.

For appliances operated in non-European countries, check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply. This information can be found on the rating plate. [See Fig. 16]

Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs.

Our appliances can be used with mains and sine-controlled inverters. Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid.

Getting to know your appliance

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. [See Fig. 1]

* Not all models.

Controls

[See Fig. 2]

Appliance Components:

Operating tips

Setting the temperature

[See Fig. 2]

Refrigerator compartment

The temperature can be set from +2 °C to +8 °C. Keep pressing temperature setting button 4 until the required refrigerator compartment temperature is set. The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on temperature display 2.

Freezer compartment

The temperature in the freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. Lower temperatures in the refrigerator compartment also cause lower temperatures in the freezer compartment.

Usable capacity

Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. [See Fig. 16]

Fully utilising the freezer volume

The maximum amount of food can be placed in the freezer by removing all fittings. The food can be stacked directly on the shelves and in the bottom of the freezer compartment.

Removing the fittings

Pull out the frozen food container all the way, lift at the front and remove. [See Fig. 5]

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved food, condensed milk and hard cheese.

Note when loading products

Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance. This will retain the aroma, colour and freshness of the food. In addition, flavours will not be transferred between foods and the plastic parts will not become discoloured.

Note: Avoid contact between food and rear panel. Otherwise the air circulation will be impaired. Food or packaging could freeze to the rear panel.

Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones:

Note: Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in the coldest zone.

Note: Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in the warmest zone. Cheese can then continue to release its flavour and the butter will still be easy to spread.

Freezer compartment

Use the freezer compartment

Note: Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power consumption!

Max. freezing capacity

Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate. [See Fig. 16]

Prerequisites for max. freezing capacity

Freezing and storing food

Purchasing frozen food

Freezing food

Storing frozen food

Insert frozen food container all the way to ensure unrestricted air circulation. If you have to store lots of food, it is possible to transfer the food to the glass shelves and stack it on the base of the freezer base.

  1. To do this, remove all the frozen food containers.
  2. Pull out the frozen food containers all the way, lift at the front and remove. [See Fig. 5]

Freezing fresh food

Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching. Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops.

Note: Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.

The following foods are suitable for freezing:

The following foods are not suitable for freezing:

Packing frozen food

To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.

  1. Place food in packaging.
  2. Remove air.
  3. Seal the wrapping.
  4. Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.

Suitable packaging: Cling wrap, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers. These products are available from specialist outlets.

Unsuitable packaging: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags.

Items suitable for sealing packaged food: Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-resistant adhesive tape, etc. Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene (PE) can be sealed with a film heat sealer.

Shelf life of frozen food

Storage duration depends on the type of food.

At a temperature of -18 °C:

Super freezing

Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour. Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on super freezing to prevent an unwanted temperature rise. As a rule, 4–6 hours is adequate. This appliance runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature. If the max. freezing capacity is to be used, super freezing must be switched on for 24 hours before the fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment. Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg) can be frozen without "super freezing".

Switching on and off

[See Fig. 2] Keep pressing the temperature selection button 4 until the Super display 3 is lit. Super freezing automatically switches off after approx. 2½ days.

Thawing frozen food

Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options:

Caution: Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen. No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.

Interior fittings

(not all models)

Glass shelves

[See Fig. 6] If required, you can vary the shelves inside the appliance: To do this, pull out shelf, lift at the front and take out.

Vegetable container with humidity controller

[See Fig. 7] To create the optimum storage climate for fruit and vegetables, you can set the air humidity in the vegetable container depending on the quantity stored:

Notes:

Bottle shelf

[See Fig. 8] Bottles can be stored securely on the bottle shelf.

Door shelf

[See Fig. 9] Lift shelf upwards and take out.

Bottle holder

[See Fig. 10] The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over when the door is opened and closed.

Frozen food container (large)

[See Fig. 1/12] For the storage of large frozen items, e.g. turkey, duck and goose.

Note: Partition (if available) cannot be taken out.

Ice pack

[See Fig. 11] If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice packs can be used to slow down the thawing process. The longest storage time is obtained by placing the ice pack on the food in the top compartment.

Ice cube tray

[See Fig. 12]

  1. Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of drinking water and place in the freezer compartment.
  2. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen with a blunt implement only (spoon-handle).
  3. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water.

Sticker "OK"

(not all models)

The sticker “OK” lets you check whether the refrigerator compartment achieves the safe temperature ranges of +4 °C or colder recommended for food. If the sticker does not indicate “OK”, gradually reduce the temperature.

Note: When the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12 hours until the set temperature is reached.

OK

Correct setting

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance

Turn off appliance

[See Fig. 2] Press the On/Off button 1. Temperature display 2 goes out, 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.

Defrosting

Refrigerator compartment

Defrosting is actuated automatically. The condensation flows into the evaporation area of the appliance via the condensation channels and the drainage hole.

Freezer compartment

The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically, otherwise the frozen food would start thawing. A layer of frost in the freezer compartment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption. Remove the layer of hoarfrost regularly.

Caution: Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with a knife or pointed object. You could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries.

Proceed as follows:

Note: Approx. 4 hours before defrosting the appliance, switch on super freezing so that the food drops to a very low temperature and can therefore be stored at room temperature for a longer period.

  1. Switch off appliance to defrost it.
  2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
  3. Place the freezer drawers containing the food in a cool location. Place the ice pack (if enclosed) on the food.
  4. Open condensation outlet. [See Fig. 13]
  5. The shelf for large bottles can be used to collect the condensation. To do this, take out the shelf for large bottles (see chapter entitled Cleaning the appliance) and place under the open condensation outlet.
  6. To accelerate the defrosting process, place two pans of hot water on a trivet in the appliance.
  7. When the freezer compartment has defrosted, pour the water out of the freezer drawer. Wipe any remaining water off the bottom of the freezer compartment with a sponge.
  8. Close condensation outlet.
  9. Re-insert shelf for large bottles into the door.
  10. When defrosting is complete, connect and switch on the appliance again.

Cleaning the appliance

Caution:

Proceed as follows:

  1. Before cleaning: Switch off the appliance.
  2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
  3. Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location. Place the ice pack (if enclosed) on the food.
  4. Wait until the layer of frost has thawed.
  5. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing-up liquid. The rinsing water must not run into the light.
  6. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
  7. After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.
  8. Put the frozen food back into the appliance.

Interior fittings

All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning.

Take out glass shelves

[See Fig. 6] Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards, lower and swivel out to the side.

Condensation outlet fascia

To clean the condensation outlet channel, the glass shelf above the vegetable container, [See Fig. 1/7], must be separated from the condensation outlet fascia:

  1. Take out the glass shelf.
  2. Lift condensation outlet fascia and take out. [See Fig. 14]

Note: Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole with a cotton bud or similar implement to ensure that the condensation can drain.

Removing the container

[See Fig. 5] Pull out the container all the way, lift at the front and remove.

Vegetable drawer

(not all models)

The fascia of the vegetable drawer can be removed for cleaning. Press side buttons in succession and remove fascia from the vegetable drawer. [See Fig. 15]

Take out shelves in the door

[See Fig. 9] Lift shelves upwards and take out.

Odours

If you experience unpleasant odours:

  1. Switch off the appliance with the On/Off button. [See Fig. 2/1]
  2. Take all food out of the appliance.
  3. Clean interior (see chapter "Cleaning the appliance").
  4. Clean all packages.
  5. Seal strong smelling food in order to avoid odours from forming.
  6. Switch the appliance on again.
  7. Store food in the appliance.
  8. Check whether the formation of odours is still occuring after 24 hours.

Light (LED)

Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light. These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only.

Tips for saving energy

Operating noises

Quite normal noises

Preventing noises

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
Temperature differs greatly from the set value. In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes. If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value. If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day.
Displays do not illuminate. Power failure; the fuse has been switched off; the mains plug has not been inserted properly. Connect mains plug. Check whether the power is on, check the fuses.
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold. Temperature has been set too low. Increase the temperature (see Selecting the temperature).
Floor of the refrigerator compartment is wet. The condensation channels or drainage hole are blocked. Clean the condensation channels and the drainage hole. See chapter Cleaning the appliance. [See Fig. 14]
The temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm. Appliance opened frequently. The ventilation openings have been covered. Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen. Do not open the appliance unnecessarily. Remove obstacles. Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
Appliance is not cooling, temperature display and light are lit. Showroom mode is switched on. Start appliance self-test (see chapter "Appliance self-test"). When the programme has ended, the appliance switches over to normal operation.

Appliance self-test

Your appliance features an automatic self-test program which shows you sources of faults which may be repaired by customer service only.

Starting the appliance self-test

[See Fig. 2]

  1. Switch off the appliance with the On/Off button 1 and wait 5 minutes.
  2. Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button 1 and hold down the temperature setting button 4 for 3–5 seconds within the first 10 seconds until 2 °C is lit on the temperature display 2.

The self-test programme starts, when the temperature displays lit up in succession.

When after a short time the appliance displays the set temperature prior to the self-test, everything is ok. If the super display 3 flashes for 10 seconds, an error has occurred. Inform customer service.

Ending the appliance self-test

When the programme has ended, the appliance switches over to normal operation.

Customer service

Your local customer service can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer-service index. Please provide customer service with the appliance product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD-Nr.). This information can be found on the rating plate. [See Fig. 16]

To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers. This will save you additional costs.

Repair order and advice on faults

Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list.

Diagrams

[Fig. 1: Overall view of the refrigerator-freezer appliance with compartments labeled A (refrigerator) and B (freezer), and numbered parts 1-14.]

[Fig. 2: Control panel showing On/Off button (1), temperature display (2), Super freezing indicator (3), and temperature selection button (4).]

[Fig. 3: Diagram illustrating ventilation airflow around the appliance, showing air entering from the bottom and exiting from the top rear.]

[Fig. 4: Interior view of the refrigerator compartment showing shelves and the pull-out container (coldest zone).]

[Fig. 5: Illustration demonstrating how to remove a freezer drawer by pulling it out and lifting the front.]

[Fig. 6: Diagram showing how to adjust glass shelves by pulling them forward, lowering, and swiveling them out.]

[Fig. 7: Close-up of the vegetable container with a humidity controller dial, indicating settings for high and low air humidity.]

[Fig. 8: Illustration of the bottle shelf in the refrigerator door.]

[Fig. 9: Diagram showing how to remove a door shelf by lifting it upwards.]

[Fig. 10: Illustration of a bottle holder designed to prevent bottles from falling over.]

[Fig. 11: Image of the large frozen food drawer, possibly showing ice packs inside.]

[Fig. 12: Illustration of an ice cube tray being filled with water and ice cubes being removed.]

[Fig. 13: Diagram showing the condensation outlet and drainage area at the bottom of the freezer compartment.]

[Fig. 14: Illustration of the condensation outlet fascia, showing how it can be removed for cleaning.]

[Fig. 15: Diagrams illustrating the steps to remove the fascia from the vegetable drawer.]

[Fig. 16: Close-up of the appliance's rating plate, indicating where to find the E-Nr. (appliance number) and FD-Nr. (production number).]

Manufacturer Information

HK Appliances GmbH

Werkstraße 3

32289 Rödinghausen

Germany

Document Identifier: 8001054881 en (9611)

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