Electrolux IK285SA User manual

IK285SA
EN Refrigerator User Manual 2
DE Kühlschrank Benutzerinformation 21

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................4
3. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 6
4. OPERATION.......................................................................................................7
5. FIRST USE......................................................................................................... 9
6. DAILY USE....................................................................................................... 10
7. HINTS AND TIPS............................................................................................. 13
8. CARE AND CLEANING....................................................................................14
9. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................16
10. TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................................................19
11. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................ 19
WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that
brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can
be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result
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of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load
and unload the appliance provided that they have
been properly instructed.
•This appliance may be used by persons with very
extensive and complex disabilities provided that they
have been properly instructed.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
–Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments;
–By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and
other residential type environments.
•To avoid contamination of food respect the following
instructions:
–do not open the door for long periods;
–clean regularly surfaces that can come in contact
with food and accessible drainage systems;
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–store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the
refrigerator, so that it is not in contact with or drip
onto other food.
•WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the
appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of
obstruction.
•WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other
means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than
those recommended by the manufacturer.
•WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
•WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the
food storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
•Do not use water spray and steam to clean the
appliance.
•Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use
neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products,
abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
•When the appliance is empty for long period, switch it
off, defrost, clean, dry and leave the door open to
prevent mould from developing within the appliance.
•Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol
cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Only a qualified person must
install this appliance.
• Remove all the packaging.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Do not use the appliance before
installing it in the built-in structure due
to safety manner.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Make sure the air can circulate
around the appliance.
• At first installation or after reversing
the door wait at least 4 hours before
connecting the appliance to the power
supply. This is to allow the oil to flow
back in the compressor.
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• Before carrying out any operations on
the appliance (e.g. reversing the
door), remove the plug from the
power socket.
• Do not install the appliance close to
radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.
• Do not expose the appliance to the
rain.
• Do not install the appliance where
there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas
that are too humid or too cold.
• When you move the appliance, lift it
by the front edge to avoid scratching
the floor.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
WARNING!
When positioning the
appliance, ensure the supply
cord is not trapped or
damaged.
WARNING!
Do not use multi-plug
adapters and extension
cables.
• The appliance must be earthed.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Make sure not to cause damage to
the electrical components (e.g. mains
plug, mains cable, compressor).
Contact the Authorised Service
Centre or an electrician to change the
electrical components.
• The mains cable must stay below the
level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains
socket only at the end of the
installation. Make sure that there is
access to the mains plug after the
installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, electric
shock or fire.
The appliance contains flammable
gas, isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
with a high level of environmental
compatibility. Be careful not to cause
damage to the refrigerant circuit
containing isobutane.
• Do not change the specification of this
appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g.
ice cream makers) in the appliance
unless they are stated applicable by
the manufacturer.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant
circuit, make sure that there are no
flames and sources of ignition in the
room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the
plastic parts of the appliance.
• Do not put soft drinks in the freezer
compartment. This will create
pressure on the drink container.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid
in the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or
items that are wet with flammable
products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the
condenser. They are hot.
• Do not remove or touch items from
the freezer compartment if your hands
are wet or damp.
• Do not freeze again food that has
been thawed.
• Follow the storage instructions on the
packaging of frozen food.
• Wrap the food in any food contact
material before putting it in the freezer
compartment.
2.4 Internal lighting
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock.
• The type of lamp used for this
appliance is for household appliances
only. Do not use it for house lighting.
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2.5 Care and cleaning
WARNING!
Risk of injury or damage to
the appliance.
• Before maintenance, deactivate the
appliance and disconnect the mains
plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons
in the cooling unit. Only a qualified
person must do the maintenance and
the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the
appliance and if necessary, clean it. If
the drain is blocked, defrosted water
collects in the bottom of the
appliance.
2.6 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.
• Please note that self-repair or non-
professional repair can have safety
consequences and might void the
guarantee.
2.7 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children
and pets to be closed inside of the
appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the
insulation materials of this appliance
are ozone-friendly.
• The insulation foam contains
flammable gas. Contact your
municipal authority for information on
how to discard the appliance
correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of
the cooling unit that is near the heat
exchanger.
3. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
WARNING!
Refer to installation
instruction document to
install your appliance.
WARNING!
Fix the appliance in
accordance with installation
instruction document to
avoid a risk of instability of
the appliance.
3.1 Location
To ensure best performance, install the
appliance well away from sources of heat
such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight
etc. Make sure that air can circulate
freely around the back of the cabinet.
3.2 Positioning
Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated indoors where the ambient
temperature corresponds to the climate
class indicated on the rating plate of the
appliance.
Climate
class
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
Some functional problems
might occur for some types
of models when operating
outside of that range. The
correct operation can only
be guaranteed within the
specified temperature range.
If you have any doubts
regarding where to install the
appliance, please turn to the
vendor, to our customer
service or to the nearest
Authorised Service Centre.
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3.3 Electrical connection
• Before plugging in, ensure that the
voltage and frequency shown on the
rating plate correspond to your
domestic power supply.
• The appliance must be earthed. The
power supply cable plug is provided
with a contact for this purpose. If the
domestic power supply socket is not
earthed, connect the appliance to a
separate earth in compliance with
current regulations, consulting a
qualified electrician.
• The manufacturer declines all
responsibility if the above safety
precautions are not observed.
• This appliance complies with the
E.E.C. Directives.
3.4 Ventilation requirements
The airflow behind the appliance must be
sufficient.
5 cm min.
200 cm2
min.
200 cm2
CAUTION!
Refer to the assembly
instructions for the
installation.
4. OPERATION
4.1 Control Panel
1
23456
1Display
2Temperature warmer button
3Temperature colder button
4OK
5Mode
6ON/OFF
It is possible to change predefined sound
of buttons by pressing together Mode
and temperature colder button for a few
seconds. Change is reversible.
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4.2 Display
GH
A B C D
F E
A. Timer indicator
B. FastCool function
C. FastFreeze function
D. Temperature indicator
E. Alarm indicator
F. ChildLock function
G. DrinksChill function
H. DYNAMICAIR function
4.3 Switching on
Connect the mains plug to the power
socket.
Press the ON/OFF button if the display is
off.
The temperature indicators show the set
default temperature.
To select a different set temperature
refer to "Temperature regulation".
If DEMO appears on the display, refer to
"Troubleshooting".
If the door remains open for
a few minutes, the light will
turn off automatically. The
light is reset by closing and
opening the door.
4.4 Switching off
Press the ON/OFF button for 5 seconds.
The display turns off.
To disconnect the appliance from the
power, disconnect the mains plug from
the power socket.
4.5 Temperature regulation
Set the temperature of the appliance by
pressing the temperature regulator.
Default set temperature:
• +5°C for the fridge.
The temperature indicators show the set
temperature.
The set temperature will be
reached within 24 hours.
After a power failure the set
temperature remains stored.
4.6 FastCool function
If you need to insert a large amount of
warm food, for example after doing the
grocery shopping, we suggest activating
the FastCool function to chill the
products more rapidly and to avoid
warming the other food which is already
in the refrigerator.
1. Press the Mode until the
corresponding icon appears.
The FastCool indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK to confirm.
The FastCool indicator is shown.
The FastCool function shuts off
automatically after approximately 6
hours.
To switch off the function before its
automatic end, repeat the procedure.
The function switches off by
selecting a different fridge
set temperature.
4.7 FastFreeze function
The FastFreeze function accelerates the
freezing of fresh food and, at the same
time, protects foodstuffs already stored
from undesirable warming.
1. To activate this function press the
Mode button until the corresponding
icon appears.
The FastFreeze indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The FastFreeze indicator is shown.
This function stops automatically after 28
hours.
To switch off the function before its
automatic end repeat the procedure until
the FastFreeze indicator turns off.
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The function switches off by
selecting a different set
temperature.
4.8 Door open alarm
If the door is left open for approximately
90 seconds, the acoustic alarm starts
and alarm indicator flashes.
The alarm stops after closing the door.
During the alarm, the acoustic signal can
be muted by pressing any button.
4.9 ChildLock function
Activate the ChildLock function to lock
the buttons from unintentional operation.
1. Press Mode button until the
corresponding icon appears.
The ChildLock indicator flashes.
2. Press OK to confirm.
The ChildLock indicator is shown.
To deactivate the ChildLock function,
repeat the procedure until the ChildLock
indicator goes off.
4.10 DrinksChill function
The DrinksChill function is to be used to
set an acoustic alarm at the preferred
time, useful for example when a recipe
requires to cool down food products for a
certain period of time.
It is also useful when a reminder is
needed in order not to forget the bottles
placed in the freezer for fast cooling.
1. Press Mode until the corresponding
icon appears.
The DrinksChill indicator flashes.
The Timer shows the set value (30
minutes) for a few seconds.
2. Press the Timer regulator to change
the Timer set value from 1 to 90
minutes.
3. Press OK to confirm.
TheDrinksChill indicator is shown.
The Timer start to flash (min).
At the end of the countdown the
DrinksChill indicator flashes and an
audible alarm sounds. Press OK to
switch off the sound and terminate the
function.
To switch off the function repeat the
procedure until the DrinksChill goes off.
It is possible to change the
time at any time during the
countdown and at the end by
pressing the Temperature
colder button and the
Temperature warmer button.
4.11 DYNAMICAIR function
To switch on the function:
1. Press the Mode button until the
corresponding icon appears.
The DYNAMICAIR indicator flashes.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
The DYNAMICAIR indicator is
shown.
To switch off the function repeat the
procedure until the DYNAMICAIR
indicator icon goes off.
If the function is activated
automatically the
DYNAMICAIR indicator is
not shown (refer to "Daily
use").
The activation of the
DYNAMICAIR function
increase the energy
consumption.
5. FIRST USE
5.1 Cleaning the interior
Before using the appliance for the first
time, the interior and all internal
accessories should be washed with
lukewarm water and some neutral soap
to remove the typical smell of a brand-
new product, then dried thoroughly.
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CAUTION!
Do not use detergents,
abrasive powders, chlorine
or oil-based cleaners as they
will damage the finish.
6. DAILY USE
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
6.1 Movable shelves
The walls of the refrigerator are equipped
with a series of runners so that the
shelves can be positioned as desired.
Do not move the glass shelf
above the vegetable drawer
to ensure correct air
circulation.
6.2 Using a foldable shelf
This appliance is equipped with a shelf
consisting of two parts. The front half of
the shelf can be placed under the second
half to make better use of space.
To fold the shelf:
1. Take out the front half gently.
2. Slide it onto the lower rail and under
the second half.
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2
6.3 Positioning the door
shelves
To permit storage of food packages of
various sizes, the door shelves can be
placed at different heights.
1. Gradually pull the shelf up until it
comes free.
2. Reposition as required.
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6.4 FreshBox drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fresh
food like fish, meat, seafood, because
the temperature is lower here than in the
rest of the fridge.
It is recommended to empty
the FreshBox drawer before
removing it from the
refrigerator.
To remove the drawer:
1. Remove glass shelves above the
drawer.
2. Lift up the front of the drawer.
3. Pull the drawer together with the
glass cover towards yourself until the
left recess (1) matches the front shelf
support (2).
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2
4. Rotate the whole drawer about 90°
clockwise until you will be able to
remove it safely from the fridge.
6.5 Vegetable drawer
The drawer is suitable for storing fruit
and vegetables.
To remove the drawer (e.g. for cleaning):
1. Pull out the drawer and lift it up.
2. Push the rails inside the cabinet to
avoid damage to the appliance when
closing the door.
To reassemble:
1. Pull out the rails.
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2. Place the rear part of the drawer (1)
on the rails.
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3. Keep the front of the drawer (2) lifted
up while pushing the drawer in.
4. Press the front part of the drawer
downwards.
Pull out the drawer again
and check if it is placed
correctly on both rear and
front hooks.
6.6 DYNAMICAIR
The refrigerator compartment is
equipped with a device that allows rapid
cooling of food and keeps a more
uniform temperature in the compartment.
This device activates automatically when
needed, for example for a quick
temperature recovery after door opening
or when the ambient temperature is high.
It is possible to switch on the
device manually when
needed (refer to
"DYNAMICAIR function").
The DYNAMICAIR device
stops when the door is open
and restarts immediately
after the door closing.
6.7 Humidity control
The glass shelf incorporates a device
with slits (adjustable by means of a
sliding lever), which makes it possible to
regulate the humidity in the vegetable
drawer(s).
When the ventilation slots are closed:
the natural moisture content of the food
in the fruit and vegetable compartments
is preserved for longer.
When the ventilation slots are opened:
more air circulation results in a lower air
moisture content in the fruit and
vegetable compartments.
6.8 Freezing fresh food
The freezer compartment is suitable for
freezing fresh food and storing frozen
and deep-frozen food for a long time.
To freeze fresh food activate the
FastFreeze function at least 24 hours
before placing the food to be frozen in
the freezer compartment.
The maximum amount of food that can
be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the
rating plate, a label located on the
inside of the appliance.
The freezing process lasts 24 hours,
during this period do not add other food
to be frozen.
When the freezing process is completed,
you can restore previously set
temperature (see "FastFreeze function").
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6.9 Thawing
Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to
being used, can be thawed in the
refrigerator compartment or at room
temperature, depending on the time
available for this operation.
Small pieces may even be cooked still
frozen, directly from the freezer: in this
case, cooking will take longer.
6.10 Ice-cube production
This appliance is equipped with one or
more trays for the production of ice-
cubes.
Do not use metallic
instruments to remove the
trays from the freezer.
1. Fill these trays with water
2. Put the ice trays in the freezer
compartment.
7. HINTS AND TIPS
7.1 Normal operating sounds
The following sounds are normal during
operation:
• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound
from coils sound when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from
the compressor when refrigerant is
pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside
appliance caused by thermic dilatation
(a natural and not dangerous physical
phenomenon).
• A faint click noise from the
temperature regulator when the
compressor switches on or off.
7.2 Hints for energy saving
• Eco mode / default setting preserves
fresh and frozen foods while saving
energy.
• Eco mode / default setting preserves
fresh foods while saving energy.
• Fresh Food Compartment (Fridge):
Most efficient use of energy is
ensured in the configuration with the
drawers in the bottom part of the
appliance and shelves evenly
distributed. Position of the door bins
does not affect energy consumption.
• Do not open the door frequently or
leave it open longer than absolutely
necessary.
7.3 Hints for fresh food
refrigeration
• Do not store warm food or
evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.
• Cover or wrap the food, particularly if
it has a strong flavour.
• Position food so that air can circulate
freely around it.
7.4 Hints for refrigeration
Useful hints:
• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable
packaging and place it on the glass
shelf above the vegetable drawer.
Store meat for at most 1-2 days.
• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and
place on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly
and place in a special drawer.
Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic
must not be kept in the refrigerator if
not packed.
• Butter and cheese: place in a special
airtight container or wrap in an
aluminium foil or a polythene bag to
exclude as much air as possible.
• Bottles: close with a cap and place on
the door bottle shelf, or (if available)
on the bottle rack.
7.5 Hints for freezing
• Freeze only top quality, fresh and
thoroughly cleaned food products.
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• For more efficient freezing and
thawing divide food into small
portions.
• Wrap the food in aluminium foil or
polythene. Make sure that the
packages are airtight.
• To avoid increase in temperature of
already frozen food, do not place
fresh unfrozen food directly next to it.
• Lean foods store better and longer
than fatty ones. Salt reduces the
storage life of food.
• Do not eat ice cubes, water ices or ice
lollies immediately after taking them
out of the freezer. Risk of frostbites.
• It is advisable to show the freezing
date on each individual pack to
enable you to keep tab of the storage
time.
7.6 Hints for storage of frozen
food
• Make sure that the commercially
frozen food products were adequately
stored by the retailer.
• Make sure that frozen foodstuffs are
transferred from the food store to the
freezer in the shortest possible time.
• Once defrosted, food deteriorates
rapidly and cannot be refrozen.
• Do not exceed the storage period
indicated by the food manufacturer.
8. CARE AND CLEANING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
8.1 General warnings
CAUTION!
Unplug the appliance before
carrying out any
maintenance operation.
This appliance contains
hydrocarbons in its cooling
unit; maintenance and
recharging must therefore
only be carried out by
authorized technicians.
The accessories and parts of
the appliance are not
suitable for washing in a
dishwasher.
8.2 Periodic cleaning
CAUTION!
Do not pull, move or damage
any pipes and/or cables
inside the appliance.
CAUTION!
Do not damage the cooling
system.
The equipment has to be cleaned
regularly:
1. Clean the inside and accessories
with lukewarm water and some
neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and
wipe them clean to ensure they are
clean and free from debris.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. If accessible, clean the condenser
and the compressor at the back of
the appliance with a brush.
This will improve the performance of
the appliance and save electricity
consumption.
8.3 Replacing the CleanAir filter
The carbon air filter is an active carbon
filter which absorbs bad odors and
permits to maintain the best flavour and
aroma for all foodstuffs without risk of
odor cross contamination.
The air filter should be
handled carefully to prevent
its surface from being
scratched.
On delivery, the carbon filter
is in a plastic bag to
preserve performance. Place
the filter in the slot before
activating the appliance.
1. Open the drawer.
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2. Pull out the exhausted air filter.
3. Insert the new air filter in the slot.
4. Close the drawer.
To get the best performance the drawer
should be placed properly and the
CleanAir filter should be changed once
every year.
The air filter is a consumable
accessory and as such is not
covered by the guarantee.
New active air filters can be
purchased from your local
dealer. To change the air
filter repeat the procedure.
8.4 Defrosting of the
refrigerator
Frost is automatically eliminated from the
evaporator of the refrigerator
compartment every time the motor
compressor stops, during normal use.
The defrost water drains out through a
trough into a special container at the
back of the appliance, over the motor
compressor, where it evaporates.
It is important to periodically clean the
defrost water drain hole in the middle of
the refrigerator compartment channel to
prevent the water overflowing and
dripping onto the food inside.
8.5 Defrosting of the freezer
CAUTION!
Never use sharp metal tools
to scrape off frost from the
evaporator as you could
damage it.
Do not use a mechanical
device or any artificial
means to speed up the
thawing process other than
those recommended by the
manufacturer.
About 12 hours prior to
defrosting set a lower
temperature in order to build
up sufficient chill reserve in
case of any interruption in
operation.
A certain amount of frost will always form
on the freezer shelves and around the
top compartment.
Defrost the freezer when the frost layer
reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.
1. Switch off the appliance or pull out
electrical plug from the wall socket.
2. Remove any stored food, wrap it in
several layers of newspaper and put
it in a cool place.
CAUTION!
A temperature rise of the
frozen food packs during
defrosting may shorten
their safe storage life.
Do not touch frozen
goods with wet hands.
Hands can freeze to the
goods.
3. Leave the door open. Protect the
floor from the defrosting water e.g.
with a cloth or a flat vessel.
4. In order to speed up the defrosting
process, place a pot of warm water in
the freezer compartment. In addition,
remove pieces of ice that break away
before defrosting is complete.
5. When defrosting is complete, dry the
interior thoroughly. .
6. Switch on the appliance and close
the door.
7. Set the temperature regulator to
obtain the maximum coldness and
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run the appliance for two or three
hours using this setting.
Only after this time put the food back into
the freezer compartment.
8.6 Periods of non-operation
When the appliance is not in use for long
periods, take the following precautions:
1. Disconnect the appliance from
electricity supply.
2. Remove all food.
3. Defrost the appliance (if necessary).
4. Clean the appliance and all
accessories.
5. Leave the door/doors open to
prevent unpleasant smells.
CAUTION!
If you want to keep the
appliance switched on, ask
somebody to check it once
in a while to prevent the food
inside from spoiling in case
of a power failure.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
9.1 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not
operate.
The appliance is switched
off.
Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not con‐
nected to the mains socket
correctly.
Connect the mains plug to
the mains socket correctly.
There is no voltage in the
mains socket.
Connect a different electri‐
cal appliance to the mains
socket. Contact a qualified
electrician.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not sup‐
ported properly.
Check if the appliance
stands stable.
Audible or visual alarm is
on.
The door is left open. Close the door.
A rectangular symbol is
shown instead of numbers
on the Temperature Dis‐
play.
Temperature sensor prob‐
lem.
Contact the nearest Au‐
thorized Service Centre
(the cooling system will
continue to keep food
products cold, but temper‐
ature adjustment will not
be possible).
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Au‐
thorized Service Centre.
The compressor operates
continually.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Operation" chap‐
ter.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Many food products to be
frozen were put in at the
same time.
Wait a few hours and then
check the temperature
again.
The room temperature is
too high.
Refer to climate class chart
on the rating plate.
Food products placed in
the appliance were too
warm.
Allow food products to cool
to room temperature be‐
fore storing.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Closing the door".
The FastFreeze function is
switched on.
Refer to "FastFreeze func‐
tion".
The FastCool function is
switched on.
Refer to "FastCool func‐
tion".
There is too much frost
and ice.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly or the gasket is de‐
formed/dirty.
Refer to "Closing the door".
The water drainage plug is
not correctly positioned.
Position the water drain‐
age plug in the correct
way.
Food products are not
wrapped properly.
Wrap the food products
better.
Temperature is set incor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Operation" chap‐
ter.
The compressor does not
start immediately after
pressing the "FastFreeze"
or "FastCool", or after
changing the temperature.
This is normal, no error
has occurred.
The compressor starts af‐
ter a period of time.
Water flows on the rear
plate of the refrigerator.
During the automatic de‐
frosting process, frost
melts on the rear plate.
This is correct.
Water flows into the refrig‐
erator.
The water outlet is clog‐
ged.
Clean the water outlet.
Food products prevent that
water flows into the water
collector.
Make sure that food prod‐
ucts do not touch the rear
plate.
Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is
not connected to the evap‐
orative tray above the com‐
pressor.
Attach the melting water
outlet to the evaporative
tray.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Temperature cannot be
set.
The "FastFreeze function"
or "FastCool function" is
switched on.
Switch off "FastFreeze
function" or "FastCool
function" manually, or wait
until the function resets au‐
tomatically to set the tem‐
perature. Refer to "Fast‐
Freeze function" or "Fast‐
Cool function".
DEMO appears on the dis‐
play.
The appliance is in demon‐
stration mode.
Keep the OK button press‐
ed for approximately 10
seconds until a long sound
is heard and display shuts
off for a short time.
The temperature in the ap‐
pliance is too low/too high.
The temperature regulator
is not set correctly.
Set a higher/lower temper‐
ature.
The door is not closed cor‐
rectly.
Refer to "Closing the door".
The food products' temper‐
ature is too high.
Let the food products tem‐
perature decrease to room
temperature before stor‐
age.
Many food products are
stored at the same time.
Store less food products at
the same time.
The thickness of the frost
is greater than 4-5 mm.
Defrost the appliance.
The door has been opened
often.
Open the door only if nec‐
essary.
The FastFreeze function is
switched on.
Refer to "FastFreeze func‐
tion".
The FastCool function is
switched on.
Refer to "FastCool func‐
tion".
There is no cold air circula‐
tion in the appliance.
Make sure that there is
cold air circulation in the
appliance.
There is too much con‐
densed water on the rear
wall of the refrigerator.
Door was opened too fre‐
quently.
Open the door only when
necessary.
Door was not closed com‐
pletely.
Make sure the door is
closed completely.
Stored food was not wrap‐
ped.
Wrap food in suitable
packaging before storing it
in the appliance.
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Problem Possible cause Solution
Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open
the door immediately after
closing.
Wait a few seconds be‐
tween closing and re-open‐
ing of the door.
If the advice does not lead to
the desired result, call the
nearest Authorized Service
Centre.
9.2 Replacing the lamp
The appliance is equipped with a longlife
LED interior light.
Only service is allowed to replace the
lighting device. Contact your Authorised
Service Centre.
9.3 Closing the door
1. Clean the door gaskets.
2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer
to assembly instructions.
3. If necessary, replace the defective
door gaskets. Contact the Authorised
Service Centre.
10. TECHNICAL DATA
10.1 Technical data
Dimensions of the appliance
Height 1521 mm
Width 548 mm
Depth 576 mm
Voltage 230 - 240 V
Frequency 50 Hz
Rising time 14 h
The technical information is situated in
the rating plate, on the external or
internal side of the appliance and on the
energy label.
11.
CH
GUARANTEE
Customer Service Centres
Point of Service
Industriestrasse 10
5506 Mägenwil
Le Trési 6
1028 Préverenges
Via Violino 11
6928 Manno
Morgenstrasse 131
3018 Bern
Langgasse 10
9008 St. Gallen
Am Mattenhof 4a/b
6010 Kriens
Schlossstrasse 1
4133 Pratteln
Comercialstrasse 19
7000 Chur
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Spare parts service Industriestrasse 10,
5506 Mägenwil, Tel. [phone]
Specialist advice/Sale Badenerstrasse
587, 8048 Zürich, Tel. [phone]
Warranty For each product we provide a
two-year guarantee from the date of
purchase or delivery to the consumer
(with a guarantee certificate, invoice or
sales receipt serving as proof). The
guarantee covers the costs of materials,
labour and travel. The guarantee will
lapse if the operating instructions and
conditions of use are not adhered to, if
the product is incorrectly installed, or in
the event of damage caused by external
influences, force majeure, intervention by
third parties or the use of non-genuine
components.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers
to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of
appliances marked with the symbol
with the household waste. Return the
product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.
For Switzerland:
Where should you take your
old equipment?
Anywhere that sells new
equipment or hand it in to
official SENS collection
points or official SENS
recycling firms.
The list of official SENS
collection points can be
found at www.erecycling.ch
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