Gaggenau RC472504 User manual

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RC462304
RC472304
RC492304
RC462504
RC472504
RC492504
Refrigerator

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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 injury 3
Fire hazard/Danger due to refrigerants 3
Fire hazard 4
Avoiding placing children and vulnerable
people at risk 4
Damage 4
Weight 4
8 Intended use 5
7 Environmental protection 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 your appliance for the first time 8
Electrical connection 8
* Getting to know your appliance 9
Appliance 9
Controls 10
Interior fittings 11
1 Operating the appliance 12
Switching on the appliance 12
Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 12
Setting the temperature 12
Fast cooling 12
Display lock for cleaning 13
Eco mode 13
Self-test 13
Setting the brightness of the control panel 13
Setting up the display screen 13
Setting the touch field colour 13
Setting the touch field tone type 14
Setting the touch field tone volume 14
Setting the signal tone volume 14
Dimming when door is opened and closed 14
Setting the temperature unit 14
Setting the language 14
Resetting to factory settings 15
Switching demo mode on or off 15
Rest mode 15
Automatic door opening 16
Home network 16
Automatic display lock for cleaning 16
M Alarm 16
Door alarm 16
o Home Connect 17
Setting up Home Connect 17
Connecting the refrigerator to the Home
Connect
app 18
Installing updates for the Home Connect
software 18
Customer Service access 18
Delete network settings 19
Information on data protection 19
Declaration of conformity 19
U Refrigerator compartment 20
Note when storing food 20
Note the chill zones in the refrigerator
compartment 20
Vegetable container 20
Vegetable container with humidity control 20
Cool-fresh container 21
Storage times at 0 °C 21
D Cleaning 21
Cleaning the display 21
Cleaning the appliance interior 21
Cleaning the equipment 21
l Odours 22
Exchanging the odour filter 22
> Noises 23
Normal noises 23
Preventing noises 23
9 Lighting 23
3 Faults – what to do? 24
Appliance 24
4 Customer service 25
Appliance self-test 25
Repair order and advice on faults 25

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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 operating and
installation instructions. They contain
important information on how to install, use
and maintain the appliance.
▯The manufacturer is not liable if you
disregard the instructions 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.
▯Store high-percentage alcohol tightly
sealed and 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 multiple sockets, 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 injury
Containers which contain carbonated drinks
may burst.
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.

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en Safety instructions
Fire hazard
Portable multiple outlets or power
supplies may overheat, causing a fire.
Never leave portable multiple outlets or
portable power supplies behind the appliance.
Avoiding placing children and vulnerable
people at risk
At risk are:
▯Children,
▯People who have 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.
▯Children or vulnerable people must be
supervised by a responsible person when
using the appliance.
▯Only children from 8 years and above may
use the appliance.
▯Supervise children while the appliance is
being cleaned or maintained.
▯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 prevent damage:
▯Do not stand or support yourself on the
base, runners or doors.
▯Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil
and grease.
▯Pull 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.
~"Installing the appliance" on page 6

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Intended use en
8 Intended use
Intendeduse Use this appliance
▯only for refrigerating food.
▯only in the home and in the home environment.
▯only according to these operating instructions.
This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum
height of 2000 metres above sea level.
7 Environmental protection
Environmentalprotection 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!
▯To prevent children from climbing in, leave shelves and
containers in the appliance.
▯Keep children away from the redundant appliance.
Caution!
Refrigerant and harmful gases may escape.
Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit and
insulation.
1Remove the mains plug.
2Sever the power cord.
3Have the appliance disposed of professionally.
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.
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en Installation and connection
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 25
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 must be in which the appliance is situated. In
rooms which are too small leaking refrigerant can form a
flammable gas-air mixture.
Per 8 g of refrigerant the room must be at least 1 m³ in
size. 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 500 kg
depending on the model.
Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature depends on the
climatic class of the appliance.
Information on the climatic class can be found on the
rating plate.
The appliance is fully functional within the permitted
room temperature.
If an appliance of climatic 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
▯Stable – the side panels and the top must be min.
16 mm thick and securely attached to the bottom 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.
Climatic category 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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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, cooker 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.
Note:
If this is not possible, attach an insulating plate between the
appliance and heat source.
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 does not warm up so intensely. The
appliance needs to cool less frequently and therefore con-
sumes less power.
Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the
appliance quickly.
Allow warm food and drink to cool down before placing in the
appliance.
Thaw 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 circulate and the humidity will remain con-
stant.The appliance needs to cool less frequently and there-
fore consumes 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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en Installation and connection
Before using your appliance for the
first time
1Remove information material, adhesive tape and
protective film.
2Clean the appliance.
~"Cleaning" on page 21
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 connected directly 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 connected directly to
the national grid.
1After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour
before connecting it to prevent damaging the
compressor.
2Connect the appliance via 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. Appliance
specifications are on the rating plate.
3Connect the appliance to a socket near the
appliance.
The socket must also be freely accessible following
installation of the appliance.
mWarning – Risk of electric shock!
If the length of the mains cable is inadequate, never
use multiple sockets or extension leads.Instead,
please contact Customer Service for alternatives.
Socket with 220 V ... 240 V
Conductor 50 Hz
Fuse 10 A ... 16 A

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Controls
Main menu
Press àbutton to open the main menu.
In the main menu you can find:
▯Basic settings
▯Display lock for cleaning
▯Eco mode
▯Self-test
▯Rest mode (when active)
~"Operating the appliance" on page 12
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
▯Volume signal tone
▯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 12
(Touch fields
There are sensors under the touch fields.
Touching the symbol calls up the respective
function.
0Àbutton
Opens the menu for changing the
temperature and is used for selecting
compartments.
8Refrigerator compartment temperature
display
Indicates the set temperature in °C/°F.
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display
Indicates the set temperature in °C/°F.
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Interior fittings
Shelf
You can remove and adjust the shelf:
1Lift shelf and remove.
2When re-inserting, insert hooks on back of shelf at
same height to make it level.
Note: Insert shelf carefully to avoid scratches to
appliance.
Container
You can remove the container:
▯Press container to the rear,
▯Lift the container at the rear and remove.
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.

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en Operating the appliance
1 Operating the appliance
Operati ngtheappliance Switching on the appliance
1Press the main On/Off switch.
The appliance starts cooling and the light is
switched on when the door is open.
2Set the required temperature.
~"Setting the temperature" on page 12
Operating tips
▯After the appliance has been switched on, it may
take several hours until the set temperature has
been reached. Do not put in any food until the
selected temperature has been reached.
▯The sides of the housing are partly heated slightly.
This prevents condensation in the area of the door
seal.
Switching off and disconnecting the
appliance
Switch off the appliance
▯Press the main On/Off switch.
The appliance no longer cools.
Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:
1Remove groceries.
2Press the main On/Off switch.
The appliance no longer cools.
3Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
4Leave the appliance open.
Setting the temperature
Recommended temperature
Refrigerator compartment
1Use Àbutton to select the desired compartment.
2Keep pressing A/@button until the display
indicates the desired temperature.
3The appliance stores the setting and automatically
returns to the main screen after a few seconds.
Cool-fresh compartment
1Use Àbutton to select the desired compartment.
2Keep pressing A/@button until the display
indicates the desired temperature.
3The appliance stores the setting and automatically
returns to the main screen after a few seconds.
Fast cooling
Fast cooling cools the refrigerator compartment as cold
as possible.
Switch on fast cooling e.g.:
▯before placing large quantities of food in the
compartment
▯for cooling drinks quickly
Note: When fast cooling is switched on, increased
operating noises may occur.
After 6 hours the appliance switches to normal
operation.
Switching on fast cooling:
1To open the menu for setting the temperature, press
Àbutton.
2Press Ûbutton.
When fast cooling is switched on, the symbol Û
appears on the display.
3The appliance stores the setting and automatically
returns to the main screen after a few seconds.
Switching off fast cooling:
1To open the menu for setting the temperature, press
Àbutton.
2Press ãbutton.
When fast cooling is switched off, the symbol Û
disappears from the display.
3The appliance stores the setting and automatically
returns to the main screen after a few seconds.
Refrigerator compartment: +4 °C
Chill compartment +1 °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 21
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Ibutton.
The cleaning display appears and the countdown starts.
Eco mode
Eco mode switches the appliance to energy-saving
operation.
The appliance automatically sets the following
temperatures:
▯Refrigerator compartment: 6 °C
▯Cool-fresh compartment: 1 °C
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.
Self-test
This function can be used to start fault analysis on your
appliance.
~"Appliance self-test" on page 25
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.
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.

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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.
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.

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Operating the appliance en
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.
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.
▯Audible signals
▯Interior lighting
▯Messages on the control panel
▯Background illumination of control panel 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.

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en Alarm
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.
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 17
Automatic display lock for cleaning
You can use this function to select whether the clean
lock is switched on automatically when the door is
opened.
1Press àbutton to open the main menu.
2Press Bbutton to move to the Basic settings menu
item.
3Press ™button.
4Use Bbutton to move to the Automatic display
lock for cleaning menu item.
5To change the setting, press %button.
M Alarm
Alarm Door alarm
If the appliance door is open for a longer time, the door
alarm (continuous audible signal) switches on.
▯Close the appliance door.
The audible warning signal is switched off.

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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 manually operated via the controls:
▯The appliance is not connected to a home network.
▯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 information in this
instruction manual. Ensure that this is 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
Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app as
well.
Setting up Home Connect
Notes
– Wait at least 2 minutes after switching on the
appliance before setting up Home Connect. Only
then is internal appliance initialisation complete.
– Observe the Home Connect supplementary sheet,
which is available with the instructions for
download under www.gaggenau.com. Enter the
E-number of your appliance in the search field.
– To change the settings of your appliance with Home
Connect, you have to install the Home Connect app
on your mobile device.
Please observe the supplied Home
Connect documents for doing this.
Follow the steps specified by the app.
Home network menu
Here's how to open the Home network menu:
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 Bbutton to move to the menu item Home
network.
5Press %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 BCbuttons to select the required submenu.
7Press '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 17
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.

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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 17
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 17
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 for 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 25
2Confirm the start of Customer Service access in
the app.
During Customer Service access the symbol Ù
appears on the control panel.
3As soon as Customer Service has obtained the
necessary data, they end access.
Note: You can interrupt remote diagnosis early by
switching off Customer Service access in the Home
Connect app.

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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 17
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 17
Information on data protection
The first time your Home Connect appliance is
registered on the WLAN network connected to the
Internet, your appliance will transmit the following types
of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration):
▯Unique appliance identification (consisting of
appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the
installed Wi-Fi communication module).
▯Security certificate of the Wi-Fi communication
module (to ensure a secure IT connection).
▯The current software and hardware version of your
domestic appliance.
▯Status of any previous resetting to factory settings.
This initial registration prepares the Home Connect
functions for use and is only required when you want to
use these Home Connect functions for the first time.
Note: Be aware that the Home Connect functions can
only be utilised with the Home Connect app. Information
on data protection can be called up in the Home
Connect app.
Declaration of conformity
Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the
appliance with Home Connect functionality meets the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 2014/53/EU.
A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity can be found
online at www.gaggenau.com among the additional
documents on the product page for your appliance.
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5 GHz band: 100 mW max.
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U Refrigerator compartment
Refrigeratorcompart ment The refrigerator compartment is suitable for storing
meat, sausages, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals
and pastries.
The temperature can be set from +2 °C ... +8 °C.
The refrigerator compartment can also be used to store
highly perishable foods in the short to medium term. The
lower the selected temperature, the slower the
enzymatic and chemical processes and deterioration by
microorganisms. A temperature of +4 °C or lower
ensures optimum freshness and safety of the stored
foods.
Note when storing food
Note: Avoid contact between food and the rear panel.
Otherwise, the air circulation will be impaired and food
or packaging may freeze to the rear panel.
▯Store fresh, undamaged food.
The quality and freshness will then be retained for
longer.
▯In the case of ready products and bottled goods do
not exceed the minimum sell-by date or use-by-date
indicated by the manufacturer.
▯To retain aroma, colour and freshness, pack
or cover food well before placing it in the
appliance.
This avoids transference of flavours and
discolouration of the plastic parts.
▯Leave warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing them in the refrigerator compartment.
Note the chill zones
in the refrigerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment
creates different chill zones.
Coldest zone
The coldest zone is in the interior at the rear wall and in
the chill compartment.
Note: Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausages and
meat) in the coldest zone.
Warmest zone
The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.
Note: Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in the warmest
zone. Cheese can continue to release its flavour and the
butter will still be easy to spread.
Vegetable container
The vegetable container is the best storage location for
fresh fruit and vegetables.High air humidity keeps leafy
vegetables fresh for longer. Fruit and vegetables should
be stored at a slightly lower air humidity.
Notes
– Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana,
papaya and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to
cold (e.g. aubergines, cucumbers, zucchini,
peppers, tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored
outside the appliance at temperatures of approx.
+8 °C ... +12 °C for optimum preservation of
quality and flavour.
– Condensation may form in the vegetable container
depending on the food and quantity stored.
Remove condensation with a dry cloth.
Vegetable container with humidity
control
The vegetable container is the best storage location for
fresh fruit and vegetables.You can adjust the humidity in
the vegetable container via the humidity controller and a
special seal. This allows fresh fruit and vegetables to be
stored up to twice as long as with conventional storage.
The humidity in the vegetable container can be set
according to the type and amount of products to be
stored:
▯Mainly fruit as well as for a large load – set lower
humidity with controller position ^
▯Mainly vegetables as well as for a mixed or small
load – set higher humidity with controller position
^^^
Notes
– Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana,
papaya and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to
cold (e.g. aubergines, cucumbers, courgettes,
peppers, tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored
outside the appliance at temperatures of approx.
+8 °C ... +12 °C for optimum preservation of
quality and flavour.
– Condensation may form in the vegetable container
depending on the food and quantity stored.
Remove condensation with a dry cloth and adjust
the humidity in the vegetable container with the
humidity controller.