Gaggenau RF411304 User manual

en User manual
RF411304
RF461304
RF471304
Freezer

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en Table of contents
en User manual
( Safety instructions 3
About these instructions 3
Risk of explosion 3
Risk of electric shock 3
Risk of cold burns 3
Risk of injury 3
Fire hazard/Danger due to refrigerants 4
Fire hazard 4
Avoiding placing children and vulnerable people
at risk 4
Damage to property 4
Weight 4
8 Intended use 5
7 Green living 5
Packaging 5
Old appliances 5
5 Installation and connection 6
Scope of supply 6
Technical specifications 6
Installing the appliance 6
Built-in cut-out 6
Side-by-side installation 6
Tips for saving energy 7
Before using the appliance for the first time 8
Water connection 8
Electrical connection 8
* Getting to know your appliance 9
Appliance 9
Controls 9
Features 10
1 Operating the appliance 13
Switching on the appliance 13
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 13
Setting the temperature 13
Fast freezing 13
Display lock for cleaning 14
Switching ice cube production on or off 14
Eco mode 14
Reset water filter counter 14
Self-test 14
Setting the brightness of the control panel 14
Setting up the display screen 15
Setting the touch field colour 15
Setting the touch field tone type 15
Setting the touch field tone volume 15
Setting the signal tone volume 15
Switching the water filter counter on and off 15
Dimming when door is opened and closed 16
Setting the temperature unit 16
Setting the language 16
Resetting to factory settings 16
Switching demo mode on or off 16
Rest mode 17
Automatic door opening 17
Home network 18
M Alarm 18
Door alarm 18
Temperature alarm 18
o Home Connect 19
Setting up Home Connect 19
Connecting the refrigerator to the
Home Connect app 20
Installing updates for the
Home Connect software 20
Customer Service access 20
Delete network settings 20
Information on data protection 21
Declaration of Conformity 21
W Freezer compartment 22
Maximum freezing capacity 22
Fully utilising the freezer volume 22
Purchasing frozen food 22
When loading products, please note: 22
Freezing fresh food 23
Defrosting frozen food 23
= Defrosting 23
Freezer compartment 23
D Cleaning 24
Cleaning the display 24
Cleaning the appliance interior 24
Cleaning the equipment 24
Care instructions for stainless steel surfaces 24
> Noises 25
Normal noises 25
Preventing noises 25
9 Lighting 25
3 What to do in the event of a fault 26
Appliance 26
Ice maker 27
4 Customer Service 28
Appliance self-test 28
Obtaining advice and ordering repairs if a
fault occurs 28

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Safety instructions en
m ( Safety instructions
Safetyinstructions This appliance complies with the relevant
safety regulations for electrical appliances and
is fitted with noise suppression.
The refrigeration circuit has been checked for
leaks.
About these instructions
▯Read and follow the instructions for
installation and use.They contain important
information on how to install, use and
maintain the appliance.
▯The manufacturer is not liable if you
disregard the notifications and warnings in
the operating and installation instructions.
▯Retain all documents for subsequent use or
for the next owner.
Risk of explosion
▯Never use electric appliances inside the
appliance (e.g. heaters or electric ice
makers).
▯Do not store products which contain
flammable propellant (e.g. spray cans) or
explosive substances in the appliance.
▯Keep high-percentage alcohol tightly
sealed and store in an upright position.
▯Do not use additional means to accelerate
the defrosting process other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
Risk of electric shock
Improper installations and repairs may put the
user at considerable risk.
▯When installing the appliance, ensure that
the mains cable is not trapped or damaged.
▯If the mains cable is damaged: immediately
disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply.
▯Do not use multi-outlet power strips,
extension leads or adapters.
▯Have the appliance repaired by the
manufacturer, Customer Service or a
similarly qualified person only.
▯Use original parts supplied by the
manufacturer only.
The manufacturer guarantees that these
parts satisfy the safety requirements.
Risk of cold burns
▯Never put frozen food straight from the
freezer compartment into your mouth.
▯Avoid prolonged contact between your skin
and frozen food, ice or the tubes in the
freezer compartment.
Risk of injury
Containers which contain carbonated
beverages may burst.
Do not store containers which contain
carbonated beverages in the freezer
compartment.

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Fire hazard/Danger due to refrigerants
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
contribute to the greenhouse effect. If
refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or
ignite.
▯Do not damage the tubes.
If the tubes are damaged:
▯Keep naked flames and ignition sources
away from the appliance.
▯Ventilate the room.
▯Switch off the appliance and pull out the
mains plug.
▯Please contact Customer Service.
Fire hazard
Portable multi-outlet power strips or
power supplies may overheat, causing a fire.
Never leave portable multi-outlet power strips
or portable power supplies behind the
appliance.
Avoiding placing children and vulnerable
people at risk
At risk here are:
▯Children,
▯People with limited physical, mental or
sensory abilities,
▯People who have inadequate knowledge
concerning safe operation of the appliance.
Measures:
▯Ensure that children and vulnerable people
have understood the hazards.
▯A person responsible for safety must
supervise or instruct children and
vulnerable people who are using the
appliance.
▯Only children aged 8 years and above may
use the appliance.
▯Supervise children who are cleaning and
maintaining the appliance.
▯Never allow children to play with the
appliance.
Risk of suffocation
▯If the appliance features a lock: keep the
key out of the reach of children.
▯Keep children away from the packaging
and its parts.
Damage to property
To prevent damage to property:
▯Do not stand or support yourself on the
base, runners or doors.
▯Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil
and grease.
▯Pull on the mains plug – not the power
cord.
Weight
The appliance is very heavy. The appliance
should always be transported and set up by at
least 2 persons.
~"Installation and connection" on page 6

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Intended use en
8 Intended use
Intendeduse Use this appliance
▯only for freezing food and making ice.
▯Only in the home and in the home environment.
▯Only according to this user manual.
This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum
height of 2000 metres above sea level.
7 Green living
Greenliving Packaging
All materials are environmentally safe and recyclable:
▯Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly
manner.
▯Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local
authority about current means of disposal.
Old appliances
Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling
old appliances.
mWarning – Children may become locked in the
appliance and suffocate!
▯Leave shelves and containers in the appliance to prevent
children from climbing in.
▯Keep children away from the redundant appliance.
Caution!
Refrigerant and harmful gases may escape.
Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the
insulation.
1Pull out the mains plug.
2Cut through the power cable.
3Have the appliance disposed of properly.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with
European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This Directive provides an EU-wide framework for
returning and recycling old appliances.
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5 Installation and connection
Installati onandconnection Scope of supply
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in
transit.
If you have any complaints, contact the dealer from
whom you purchased the appliance or our Customer
Service.
~"Customer Service" on page 28
The delivery consists of the following parts:
▯Built-in appliance
▯Interior fittings (depending on model)
▯Installation material
▯User manual
▯Installation instructions
▯Customer service booklet
▯Warranty enclosure
▯Information on the energy consumption and noises
Technical specifications
Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical
specifications can be found on the rating plate.
~"Getting to know your appliance" on page 9
Installing the appliance
Installation location
The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger
the room in which the appliance is situated must be. In
rooms which are too small, leaking refrigerant can form
a flammable gas-air mixture.
At least 1 m³ of room space is required per 8 g of
refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance
is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.
~"Getting to know your appliance" on page 9
The weight of the appliance may be up to 460 kg
depending on the model. The base must be sufficiently
stable, and should not give. If necessary, reinforce the
floor.
Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature depends on the climate
class of the appliance.
Information on the climate class can be found on the
rating plate.
~"Getting to know your appliance" on page 9
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.
Built-in cut-out
The cut-out must fulfil these criteria:
▯Anti-tilt bracket fitted
▯Cut-out depth min. 610 mm, for flush installation
635 mm
▯Rectangular
▯Sturdy – the side panels and the top must be min.
16 mm thick and securely attached to the floor or
wall
▯Depth of shortened side panels: min. 100 mm
Side-by-side installation
Observe the specifications in the installation
instructions for a side-by-side installation.
If a partition wall is required between the appliances, it
must be at least 16 mm wide.
Climate class Permitted room temperature
SN +10°C ... 32°C
N+16°C ... 32°C
ST +16°C ... 38°C
T+16°C ... 43°C

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Installation and connection en
Tips for saving energy
If you follow the instructions below, your appliance will use less power.
Note: The arrangement of the features does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance.
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Installing the appliance
Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight. The appliance needs to cool less frequently at low ambient
temperatures and therefore consumes less power.
Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating ele-
ments, cookers and other heat sources:
At least 1¼" (3 cm) from electric or gas cookers.
At least 11¾" (30 cm) from oil or solid-fuel cookers.
Select an installation location with a room temperature of
approx. 20°C.
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings. If the warm air can escape, the appliance needs to cool less
frequently and therefore consumes less power.
Ventilate the room daily.
Using the appliance
Open the appliance door only briefly. The air in the appliance will not warm up as much. The appli-
ance will need to cool less frequently, and therefore consume
less power.
Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the
appliance quickly.
Allow warm food and beverages to cool down before placing
in the appliance.
Defrost frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise
the low temperature of the frozen food.
Always leave a space between the food and the back wall. The air can then circulate and the humidity will remain con-
stant.The appliance will need to cool less frequently, and
therefore consume less power.
Pack food airtight.
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings. The appliance consumes less power if warm air can escape.
Vacuum the ventilation openings once a year.

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Before using the appliance for the
first time
1Remove information material, adhesive tape and
protective film.
2Clean the appliance.
~"Cleaning" on page 24
Water connection
Caution!
– Installation and connection of the appliance must
be carried out by qualified technicians according to
the installation instructions supplied.
– To avoid damage to the appliance and to ensure its
proper functioning, it should only be connected to a
drinking water system.
– To avoid water damage, a shut-off valve must be
installed.
Water pressure of drinking water system
Caution!
If the water pressure exceeds the maximum value, a
pressure relief valve must be installed between the
drinking water connection and the hose set to avoid
damage to the appliance.
Note: If the water pressure is too low, this will impair
the appliance functions.
▯Min. 0.2 Mpa (2 bar/29 psi)
▯Max. 0.8 Mpa (8 bar/116 psi)
Electrical connection
Caution!
Do not connect the appliance to electronic energy saver
plugs.
Note: You can connect the appliance to mains-
controlled and sine-controlled inverters.
Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic
systems which are directly connected to the national
grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated
applications.Isolated applications, e.g. on ships or in
mountain lodges, which are not directly connected to
the national grid.
1After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour
before connecting it to avoid damaging the
compressor.
2Connect the appliance to a correctly installed
socket.
The socket must comply with the following data:
Outside Europe: Check whether the indicated
current type of the appliance corresponds with the
values of your power supply. The appliance
specifications are specified on the rating plate.
~"Getting to know your appliance" on page 9
3Connect the appliance to a socket near the
appliance.
The socket must also be freely accessible after
installation of the appliance.
mWarning – Risk of electric shock!
If the length of the mains cable is insufficient, do
NOT use multi-outlet power strips or extension
leads.Instead, please contact Customer Service for
alternative solutions.
Socket with 220 V ... 240 V
Protective conductor 50 Hz
Fuse 10 A ... 16 A

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Getting to know your appliance en
* Getting to know your appliance
Gettingtoknowyour appliance
Appliance
Controls
Main menu
Press àbutton to open the main menu.
In the main menu you can find:
▯Basic settings
▯Display lock for cleaning
▯Ice cube production
▯Eco mode
▯Reset water filter counter
▯Self-test
▯Rest mode (when active)
~"Operating the appliance" on page 13
(...HControls
PMain switch on/off
XDoor damper
`Ice maker
hRating plate
)" Ice cube container
)* Frozen food container
)2 Ventilation opening
): Automatic door opening
)B Particle filter
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(Touch fields
There are sensors under the touch fields.
Touching the symbol calls up the respective
function.
0Freezer compartment temperature display
Indicates the set temperature in °C/°F.
8A/@buttons
Used to change the temperature.
@h/âbutton
Switches super freezing on or off.
Hàbutton
Opens main menu.
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Basic settings menu
To access the Basic settings menu:
1Press àbutton.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Open menu using ™button.
In the Basic settings menu you will find the following
sub-menus and setting options:
▯Brightness
▯Display screen
▯Touch field colour
▯Touch field tone type
▯Touch field tone volume
▯Signal tone volume
▯Water filter counter
▯Dimming when door is opened and closed
▯Temperature unit
▯Language
▯Factory settings
▯Demo mode
▯Rest mode
▯Automatic door opening
▯Home network
▯Automatic display lock for cleaning
~"Operating the appliance" on page 13
Features
(not all models)
Storage compartment
You can remove and adjust the height of the storage
compartment:
▯Lift up storage compartment and remove.
▯Clean the storage compartment if necessary and
carefully put it back in the same or a new position.
Shelf
You can remove and adjust the shelf:
1Lift shelf and remove.
2When re-inserting, position hooks on back of shelf
at same height to make it level.
Note:
Insert shelf carefully to avoid scratching appliance.
Container
You can remove the container:
▯Press container to the rear,
▯Lift the container at the rear and remove.

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Getting to know your appliance en
You can insert the container:
▯Pull out telescopic rails all the way
▯Place the container on the telescopic rails and push
into the appliance until it engages.
Ice cube container
Note:
To avoid damaging the ice cube container, always empty
it if you switch the appliance off for a prolonged period
or if there is a power failure.
This is how to remove the ice cube container:
1Take out the frozen food container.
Note:
If the door opening angle is 90°, you will find it
easier to access the ice cube container by first
removing the frozen food container.
~"Container" on page 10
2Lift the ice cube container at the rear and remove.
This is how to re-insert the ice cube container:
1Take out the frozen food container.
2Insert the ice cube container in the recess of the
frozen food container provided for this purpose.
Ice pack
In the event of a power failure or a fault:
▯The ice pack delays the warming of the stored
frozen food.
Note:
The longest storage time is obtained by placing the ice
pack on the food in the top compartment.
You can take out the ice pack for temporarily keeping
food cool, e.g. in a cool bag.
Ice maker
Caution!
Damage to the appliance!
Never store bottles or food in the ice cube container,
even for short periods. This can block and damage the
ice maker.
Ice cube production starts as soon as the appliance has
reached the set temperature.
Notes
– Discard the first 30-40 ice cubes for hygiene
reasons.
– Ice cube production stops automatically when the
ice cube container is full.
Information about switching ice cube production on and
off
~"Switching ice cube production on or off"
on page 14

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Filter cartridge with bypass
The supplied filter cartridge with bypass filters large
particles out of the drinking water, but not bacteria or
microbes.
The filter cartridge with bypass can be kept in the
appliance permanently. You do not need to change the
filter cartridge with bypass.
Note:
You can also use the appliance with a water filter. If you
have replaced the filter cartridge with bypass with a
water filter, you must switch the water filter counter on.
~"Switching the water filter counter on and off"
on page 15
The water filter must be changed regularly.When doing
so, note the information on the water filter.
A new filter cartridge with bypass or a water filter can be
obtained from Customer Service or a specialist dealer.
Clean the filter cartridge with bypass
The filter cartridge with bypass can be kept in the
appliance permanently; it does not need to be changed.
We recommend cleaning it once a year.
Clean the filter cartridge with bypass as follows:
1Turn the cap of the filter cartridge with bypass anti-
clockwise.
2Pull out the filter cartridge with bypass.
3Remove the inner filter at the rear of the filter
cartridge with bypass.
4Clean the filter under running water.
5Replace the filter at the rear of the filter cartridge
with bypass.
6Insert the filter cartridge with bypass into the filter
opening as far as it will go.
Note:
The cap must be kept horizontal when doing this.
7Turn the filter cartridge with bypass clockwise
direction up to the marking.
Note:
If you do not turn the filter cartridge with bypass far
enough, water will leak out, causing damage.
Changing the filter cartridge with bypass or replacing it
with a water filter
The filter cartridge with bypass can be kept in the
appliance permanently; it does not need to be changed.
However, you can replace the filter cartridge with
bypass if necessary, or replace it with a water filter.
Note:
After installing a water filter or filter cartridge with
bypass, dispose of the first 5 glasses of water.
1Turn the cap of the filter cartridge with bypass anti-
clockwise.
2Pull out the filter cartridge with bypass.
3Remove the protective cap of the new water filter or
the new filter cartridge with bypass.
4Remove the cap of the old filter cartridge with
bypass and put it on the new water filter or the new
filter cartridge with bypass.
5Slide the new water filter or filter cartridge with
bypass into the filter opening as far as it will go.
Note:
The cap must be kept horizontal when doing this.
6Turn the water filter or filter cartridge with bypass
clockwise up to the marking.
Note:
If you do not turn the water filter or the filter
cartridge with bypass far enough, water will leak
out, causing damage.
7When installing a water filter: switch the water filter
counter on.
~"Reset water filter counter" on page 14
Note:
The water filter counter is not necessary when
using a filter cartridge with bypass, and therefore
remains switched off.
8Dispense 5 glasses of water and dispose of them.
9Drain the water from the filter cartridge with bypass
which has been removed.
Note:
You can dispose of the filter cartridge with bypass
which has been removed in your household waste.

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Operating the appliance en
1 Operating the appliance
Operati ngtheappliance
Switching on the appliance
1Press the main On/Off switch.
The appliance starts refrigerating, and the light
switches on when the door is open.
2Set the required temperature.
~"Setting the temperature" on page 13
Operating tips
▯After the appliance has been switched on, it may
take several hours until the set temperatures have
been reached. Do not put in any food until the
selected temperature has been reached.
▯The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that
the freezer compartment remains free of ice.
Defrosting is not required.
▯The sides of the housing are heated slightly in
certain areas. This prevents condensation
in the area of the door seal.
▯If the freezer compartment door cannot be
immediately re-opened after it has been closed,
wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised.
Switching off and disconnecting the
appliance
Switching off the appliance
▯Press the main On/Off switch.
The appliance will stop refrigerating.
Disconnecting the appliance
Caution!
Deterioration in water quality
The water supply must be turned off 3 hours before
disconnecting. This prevents mould forming due to
unused water.
If you are not going to use the appliance for a long
period:
1Turn off the water supply to the appliance and wait
3 hours.
2Remove the food.
3Press the main On/Off switch.
4Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
The appliance will stop refrigerating.
5Empty the ice cube container and clean the
appliance.
~"Cleaning" on page 24
6Leave the appliance open.
Setting the temperature
Recommended temperature
Freezer compartment
▯Keep pressing the button A/@until the display
indicates the required temperature.
Fast freezing
Fast freezing cools the freezer compartment as cold as
possible.
Switch on fast freezing e.g.:
▯to freeze food solid as quickly as possible
▯4 ... 6 hours before freezing food weighing 2 kg or
more
▯to use the max. freezing capacity
Note:
When fast freezing is switched on, increased operating
noise may occur.
After approx. 2 ^days, the appliance switches to
normal operation.
Switching fast freezing on or off
▯Press h/âbutton.
Freezer compartment: –18 °C

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Display lock for cleaning
You can use this function to switch off the touch
function of the controls for 10 seconds. During this time
you can clean the display.
~"Cleaning the display" on page 24
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Ibutton.
The cleaning display appears and the countdown starts.
Switching ice cube production on or
off
Caution!
Damage to the appliance!
Never store bottles or food in the ice cube container,
even for short periods. This can block and damage the
ice maker.
Ice cube production starts as soon as the appliance has
reached the set temperature.
Note:
Ice cube production stops automatically when the ice
cube container is full.
Switching ice maker on or off
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Use Cbutton to move to the menu item Ice cube
production.
3Press I/&button.
Eco mode
Eco mode switches the appliance to energy-saving
operation.
The appliance automatically sets the following
temperatures:
▯Freezer compartment: -16 /3 
Switching Eco mode on or off
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Cbutton to move to the menu item Eco
mode.
3Press I/&button.
The temperature is changed and the display shows the
new temperature. When Eco mode is switched off, the
recommended temperature is set.
Note:
You can also switch Eco mode on or off by adjusting the
temperature with the A/@buttons.
Reset water filter counter
If you are using a water filter in your appliance instead
of the particle filter supplied, you have to reset the water
filter counter whenever you have replaced the water
filter.
~"Switching the water filter counter on and off"
on page 15
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Use Cbutton to move to the menu item Reset water
filter counter.
3Press ™button to confirm and confirm the query
again with ™button.
Note:
If you cancel the query or take longer than 10 seconds
to make an input, the water filter counter will not be
reset.
Self-test
This function can be used to start fault analysis on your
appliance.
~"Appliance self-test" on page 28
Setting the brightness of the control
panel
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button.
4Press %button to open the menu item Brightness.
5Press BCbuttons to set the required brightness.
6Press ™button.
The setting is saved.
7Press 'button to exit the menu.

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Operating the appliance en
Setting up the display screen
You can choose between the settings Reduced and
Standard. With the setting Reduced only the
temperature and active special functions are displayed
on the control panel after a short period without
operation. If the touch fields are touched, all buttons
will be visible again.
With the setting Standard all buttons always remain
visible.
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button.
4Use Cbutton to move to the menu item Display
screen.
5Press %button.
6Press BCbuttons to move to the required setting.
7Press ™button.
The setting is saved.
8Press 'button to exit the menu.
Setting the touch field colour
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button.
4Press Cbutton to move to the menu item Touch
field colour.
5Press %button.
6Press BCbuttons to move to the required setting.
7Press ™button.
The setting is saved.
8Press 'button to exit the menu.
Setting the touch field tone type
You can change or switch off the sound of the tones
generated when pressing buttons.
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button to open the menu item.
4Press Cbutton to move to the menu item Touch
field tone type.
5Press %button to open the menu item.
6Press BCbuttons to select the required setting.
7Press ™button.
The setting is saved.
8Press 'button to exit the menu.
Setting the touch field tone volume
You can adjust the volume level of the sounds generated
when pressing buttons.
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button to open the menu item.
4Press Cbutton to move to the menu item Touch
field tone volume.
5Press %button to open the menu item.
6Press BCbuttons to select the required setting.
7Press ™button.
The setting is saved.
8Press 'button to exit the menu.
Setting the signal tone volume
You can adjust the volume level of the signal tones
generated e.g. with alarms.
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button to open the menu item.
4Press Cbutton to move to the menu item Signal
tone volume.
5Press %button to open the menu item.
6Press BCbuttons to select the required setting.
7Press ™button.
The setting is saved.
8Press 'button to exit the menu.
Switching the water filter counter on
and off
If you have replaced the particle filter with a water filter,
switch the water filter counter on. This will remind you to
replace the water filter in good time.
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Use Bbutton to move to the Basic settings menu.
3Press ™button.
4Use Cbutton to move to the menu item Water filter
counter.
5To change the setting, press %button.
6Select the required setting.
7Confirm the selection by pressing ™button.

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Dimming when door is opened and
closed
If dimming is switched on, the light will slowly become
brighter when the door is opened, and then slowly
darker when it is closed.
Switching dimming on or off when opening and
closing the door
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button.
4Press Cbutton to move to the menu item Dimming
when opening and closing the door.
5Press %button.
6Press Cbutton to move to the menu item On or
Off.Press ™button to confirm.
Setting the temperature unit
You can choose between the unit °C and °F.
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button.
4Press Bbutton to move to the menu
item Temperature unit.
5Press %button.
6Press BCbuttons to move to the required unit.
7Press ™button.
The unit will be changed.
8Press 'button to exit the menu.
Setting the language
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button.
4Press Bbutton to move to the menu item
Language.
5Press %button.
6Press BCbuttons to move to the required
language.
7Press ™button.
The display restarts, and the start screen is
displayed.
Resetting to factory settings
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button.
4Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Factory
settings.
5Press %button.
A signal tone sounds and a message to confirm
reset appears.
6Press ™button.
All settings are reset to the factory settings.
7Press 'button to exit the menu.
Switching demo mode on or off
The cooling function of the appliance is switched off. All
other functions can be used.
Note:
Do not store any food in demo mode as the appliance
remains at room temperature.
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button.
4Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Demo
mode.
5Press %button.
6Press BCbuttons to select the setting On or Off.
7Press ™button.
The setting is saved.
8Press 'button to exit the menu.

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Operating the appliance en
Rest mode
The appliance switches off the following:
▯Automatic door opening
Note:
With handle-free installation, please note that you
will not be supported when opening the door during
this time. To open the door in this case, reach from
below under the bottom panel of the unit.
▯Ice maker
▯Audible signals
▯Interior lighting
▯Messages on the display
▯Background illumination of display is reduced
Switching rest mode on or off
Displaying or hiding Rest mode in the main menu
To use Rest mode, you first have to display the function
in the main menu:
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press ™button.
4Press Bbutton to move to the menu item Rest
mode. Press %button.
5Press Cbuttons to move to the menu
item Available or Not available. Confirm by
pressing ™button.
6Press 'button to exit the menu.
The function is displayed or hidden in the main menu.
Switching Rest mode on
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press /button to open the view Rest mode
duration.
3Use A/@buttons to change the duration.
4Press Ibutton to start.
The appliance switches all listed functions off.
Switching Rest mode off
▯After the selected time elapses, the appliance
switches to normal operation.
▯To end Rest mode before expiry of the selected
time, press &button.
Automatic door opening
The automatic door opening function supports you in
opening the door.
As soon as you activate this function, automatic door
opening moves out and supports you in opening the
door.
Caution!
Repeatedly closing the door too early will cause
automatic door opening to fail or wear out.
Do not close the door as long as automatic door
opening is still moved out.
If you have nevertheless closed the door, leave it closed
for 5 minutes. Automatic door opening will re-adjust
itself.
Open the menu item Automatic door opening:
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Use Bbutton to move to the Basic settings menu.
3Press ™button to open the menu.
4Use Bbutton to move to the menu item Automatic
door opening.
5To change the setting, press %button.
Switching on Push-to-open system
In an installation situation without handles you can
select the Push-to-open system. Your appliance will then
open a crack if you press lightly on the door.
Note:
Please note that automatic door opening is disabled if
Rest mode is activated.
1Open the menu item Automatic door opening.
2Select menu item Push-to-open system.
3Press ™button to open the menu item.
4Select Opening force.Here you can select the level
of force required to activate automatic door
opening.
5Select Opening duration.Here you can select how
long the door should remain open a crack before it
closes again automatically.
Note:
If the door remains open a crack, the appliance
checks once a second whether the door is still
ajar.After the selected opening duration elapses,
the appliance will close the door automatically.

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en Alarm
Switching on Pull-to-open system
In an installation situation with handles you can select
the Pull-to-open system. Your appliance will support you
in opening the door as soon as you pull on the handle.
1Open the menu item Automatic door opening.
2Select menu item Pull-to-open system.
3Press ™button to open the menu item.
4Select Opening force.Here you can select the level
of force required to activate automatic door
opening.
Switching off automatic door opening
1Open the menu item Automatic door opening.
2Select menu item Off.
Home network
You can use this function to establish a connection
between the refrigerator and your mobile device.
~"Home Connect" on page 19
M Alarm
Alarm Door alarm
If the appliance door is open for a long time, the door
alarm switches on. A message appears on the control
panel.
Turning off the door alarm
▯Close the door.
Note: To mute the door alarm, you only have to
acknowledge the message on the control panel. If the
door remains opens a few more minutes, the message
will appear again.
Temperature alarm
If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the
temperature alarm is switched on. A message appears
on the control panel.The message shows the warmest
temperature reached in the freezer compartment.
Caution!
Bacteria may develop during the defrosting process
and spoil the frozen food
Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or
started to defrost.
Refreeze food only after cooking. Do not store frozen
food for the maximum storage period.
Note: The alarm may be actuated without risk to the
food in the following cases:
– The appliance is put into service and does not yet
contain any food.
– Large quantities of fresh food are placed in the
appliance.
– The freezer compartment door has been open too
long.
Switching off the temperature alarm
1Check that the cause of the temperature alarm has
been eliminated.
2Press ™button to acknowledge the message.
The message disappears. The control panel again
indicates the set temperature.
From this time on, the warmest temperature is measured
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Home Connect en
o Home Connect
HomeConnect This appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can be remotely
controlled using a mobile device.
Note: Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi
Alliance.
In the following cases, the appliance functions like a
refrigerator without a network connection and can still
be operated manually using the controls:
▯The appliance is not connected to a home network.
▯The Home Connect service is not available in the
country in which the appliance is set up. For an
overview of the countries in which Home Connect is
available, see www.home-connect.com.
Note: Please observe the safety instructions in this user
manual. Ensure that these are also observed if you
operate the appliance via the Home Connect app and
are not at home when doing so.
~"Safety instructions" on page 3
Please also follow the instructions in the Home Connect
app.
Setting up Home Connect
Notes
– Wait at least 2 minutes after switching on the
appliance before setting up Home Connect. Only
then is the internal appliance initialisation
complete.
– Observe the Home Connect supplementary sheet,
which is either enclosed with the appliance or
available for download with the instructions
under www.gaggenau.com. Enter the E-number of
your appliance in the search field.
You can connect your appliance to the home WLAN
network (Wi-Fi) in 3 basic steps.
1Install the app.
2Connect your refrigerator to the home WLAN
network (Wi-Fi).
3Connect your refrigerator to the Home Connect
app.
Home network menu
Here's how to open the Home network menu:
1Press the àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press the Bbutton to move to the menu item Basic
settings.
3Press the ™button to open the menu item.
4Press the Bbutton to move to the menu item Home
network.
5Press the %button to open the menu item.
Note: The first time you open the menu, you will be
automatically guided through initial setup. Follow
the instructions on the control panel. For further
information, please also see the following chapters.
6Press the BCbuttons to select the required
submenu.
7Press the 'button to exit the menu.
The following submenus can be found in the Home
network menu:
▯Connecting
▯Connect to app
▯Software update
▯Delete network settings
Setting up the connection to the home network
The first time you open the menu, you will be
automatically guided through initial setup. Follow the
instructions on the control panel.
1Install the Home Connect app on your mobile
device.
2Open the Home network menu on your refrigerator.
3Open the app on your mobile device.
4Log in or register with the app if access is not yet
available.
5Check the router of your home network to see if a
WPS function is available for automatic connection.
6If this function is available, start automatic network
connection with ™button.
Follow the instructions on the control panel.
7Start manual network connection if this function is
not available, if you're not sure whether the function
is available or if automatic network connection fails.
The refrigerator temporarily generates its own
network for connecting the mobile device.
8Start manual network connection in the app of your
mobile device.
As soon as the refrigerator is connected to the mobile
device, a connection between the refrigerator and your
home network is established.
Note: If the connection cannot be established, check
whether there is sufficient reception.
~"Verify signal strength" on page 20

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Verify signal strength
The signal strength is displayed in the start window of
the Home network menu. The signal strength should be
at least 50 %. If the signal strength is too low, the
connection could be interrupted.
Improving the signal strength
▯Place the router closer to the refrigerator.
▯Ensure that the connection is not interfered with by
screening walls.
▯Install a repeater to make the signal stronger.
Connecting the refrigerator to the
Home Connect app
Use this menu to connect your refrigerator to mobile
devices.
1Install the Home Connect app on your mobile
device and log in or register.
2Open the Home network menu on your refrigerator.
~"Setting up Home Connect" on page 19
3Press Cbutton to move to the menu item Connect
to app.
4Press %button to open the menu item.
5Confirm the message to display the refrigerator in
the app.
6Open the app and wait until the refrigerator is
displayed.
Use Add to confirm the connection between the
app and the refrigerator.
If the refrigerator is not automatically displayed,
click on Add appliance in the app and follow the
instructions. As soon as your refrigerator is
displayed, add it with +.
7Follow the instructions in the app until the process
is complete.
Installing updates for the Home
Connect software
The refrigerator checks at regular intervals whether
updates are available for the Home Connect software.
If an update is available, a small àexclamation mark
appears on the ábutton.
Installing the update:
1Press ábutton.
The special menu Home network note opens.
2Press ™button to open the menu item.
A note window with the necessary steps for
installing the new software appears.
3To close the note window, press ™button.
4Open the Home network menu on your refrigerator.
~"Setting up Home Connect" on page 19
5Press Cbutton to move to the menu item Software
update.
6Press %button to open the menu item.
Note: The %button is only visible if an update is
available.
Installing new software.
7A note appears as soon as installation is complete.
8Press ™button to close the note.
Customer Service access
If you contact Customer Service, they can access your
appliance and view its status after you have given your
consent. You need to have your appliance connected to
your home network in order to do this.
Further information about Customer Service access and
its availability in your country is available under
www.home-connect.com in the Help & Support area.
1Contact Customer Service.
~"Customer Service" on page 28
2Confirm the start of Customer Service access in
the app.
During Customer Service access, the
symbol Ùappears on the control panel.
3As soon as Customer Service has obtained the
necessary data, they will end their access.
Note: You can interrupt remote diagnostics early by
switching off Customer Service access in the Home
Connect app.
Delete network settings
If there is a problem when trying to establish a
connection or if you would like to register the appliance
in a different home network (WLAN), the Home
Connect settings can be reset.
1Open the Home network menu on your refrigerator.
~"Setting up Home Connect" on page 19
2Press Cbutton to move to the menu item Delete
network settings.
3Press %button to open the menu item.
4Confirm the message to delete the network
settings.
To reconnect the appliance to the home network,
perform initial setup again.
~Page 19