Siemens GI..N Series User manual

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Freezer
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(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
Danger due to refrigerants. . . . . . . . . . 4
Avoiding placing children and
vulnerable people at risk . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
8Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7Environmental protection . . . . . 5
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5Installation and connection . . . . 6
Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cavity depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Side by-side installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1Operating the appliance . . . . . .10
Switching on the appliance . . . . . . . 10
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . 11
Super freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MAlarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Door opening alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Temperature alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
WFreezer compartment. . . . . . . . .12
Maximum freezing capacity . . . . . . . 12
Fully utilising the freezer volume . . . 13
Purchasing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . 13
Note when loading products . . . . . . 13
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Thawing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
=Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
DCleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Cleaning the equipment . . . . . . . . . . 15
>Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Normal noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Preventing noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3Faults – what to do?. . . . . . . . . .16
4Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Appliance self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Repair order and advice
on faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Safety instructions en
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(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 devices
inside the appliance (e.g.
heaters or electric ice
makers).
■Do not store products which
contain flammable
propellants (e.g. spray cans)
or explosive substances in
the appliance.
■Store high-percentage
alcohol tightly closed and
standing up.
Risk of electric shock
Improper installations
and repairs may put the user at
considerable risk.
■If the power cord is
damaged: Immediately
disconnect appliance from
the power supply.
■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.
■Only purchase an extension
cable from customer service.
Risk of cold burns
■Never put frozen food
straight from the freezer
compartment into your
mouth.
■Avoid prolonged contact of
skin with frozen food, ice and
the tubes in the freezer
compartment.
Risk of injury
Containers which contain
carbonated drinks may burst.
Do not store containers which
contain carbonated drinks in
the freezer compartment.

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Danger due to refrigerants
The tubes of the refrigeration
circuit contain a small quantity
of the environmentally friendly
but flammable refrigerant
R600a. It does not damage the
ozone layer and does not
increase the greenhouse effect.
If refrigerant escapes, it may
injure your eyes or ignite.
■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.
■Call the after-sales service.
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.

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Weight
When installing and
transporting the appliance, note
that it may be very heavy.
~"Installation location"
on page 6
8Intended use
Intendeduse Use this appliance
■only for freezing food and making
ice.
■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.
7Environmental
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.
:Warning
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.
1. Remove the mains plug.
2. Sever the power cord.
3. Have 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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5Installation and
connection
Installationandconnection Contents of package
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 after-sales service.
~"Customer service" on page 18
The delivery consists of the following
parts:
■Built-in appliance
■Interior fittings (depending on model)
■Bag containing installation materials
■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.
Leaking refrigerant can form
a flammable gas-air mixture in rooms
which are too small.
The room must be at least 1 m³ per 8 g
of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant
in your appliance is indicated
on the rating plate inside the appliance.
~"Getting to know your appliance"
on page 9
The weight of the appliance may be up
to 67 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.
~"Getting to know your appliance"
on page 9
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.
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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Cavity depth
A cavity depth of 56 cm
is recommended for the appliance.
If the cavity depth is smaller – at least
55 cm – the energy consumption
increases slightly.
Side by-side installation
If, in addition to this appliance, you wish
to operate another appliance featuring a
freezer compartment, you must maintain
a distance of at least 15 cm.
If the minimum distance is not
observed, you can only set up this
appliance alongside 556 mm-wide
appliances that do not feature a freezer
compartment.
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.
Installing the appliance
Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight. The appliance must cool less frequently at low
ambient temperatures and therefore consumes less
power.
Install the appliance as far away as possible from
heating elements, cooker and other heat sources:
3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
30 cm to an oil or solid-fuel cooker.
Note: If this is not possible, attach an insulating
plate between the appliance and heat source.
Select an installation location at a room temperature
of approx. 20 °C.
Use a cavity depth of 56 cm.
Caution!
Risk of burns!
Individual parts of the appliance become hot during
operation. Touching these parts may result in burns.
The air on the rear panel of the appliance does not
warm up so intensely. The appliance consumes less
power if the warm air can escape.
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings.
Ventilate the room daily.

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Before using your appliance
for the first time
1. Remove leaflets, adhesive tape and
protective film.
2. Clean the appliance.
~"Cleaning" on page 15
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.
1. After installing the appliance, wait at
least 1 hour before connecting it to
prevent damaging the compressor.
2. Connect 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.
~"Getting to know your appliance"
on page 9
3. Connect the appliance to a socket
near the appliance.
The socket must be freely
accessible even after the appliance
has been installed.
Using the appliance
Open the appliance door only briefly. The air in the appliance does not warm up so
intensely. The appliance must cool less frequently
and therefore consumes less power.
Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place
quickly in the appliance.
Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment in
order to utilise the low temperature of the frozen
food.
Always leave a space between the food and the rear
panel.
The air can circulate and the air humidity will
remain constant. The appliance must cool less fre-
quently and therefore consumes less power.
Pack food airtight.
Vacuum the back of the appliance once a year. The air on the rear panel of the appliance does not
warm up so intensely. The appliance consumes less
power if the warm air can escape.
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings.
Socket with 220 V ... 240 V
Conductor 50 Hz
Fuse 10 A ... 16 A

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*Getting to know your
appliance
Gettingtoknowyourappliance Fold out the last page with the
diagrams. The appliance and diagrams
may differ according to features.
Appliance
~Fig. !
* Not all models.
Controls
~Fig. "
Interior fittings
(not all models)
Freezer compartment flap
~Fig. #
You can remove the freezer
compartment flap:
■Open the freezer compartment flap
and release from the holder.
Shelf
~Fig. $
You can vary the shelf:
■Pull out and remove the shelf.
(...HControls
PNoFrost system
XShelf
`* Freezer compartment flap
hFreezer calendar
)" Frozen food container (large)
)* Frozen food container
)2 Rating plate
(Button #
Switches the appliance on or off.
0Button super freezer
compartment
Switches Super freezing on or
off.
8Button –/+ freezer compartment
Sets the temperature of the
freezer compartment.
@Freezer compartment
temperature display
Indicates the set temperature
in °C.
HButton alarm
Switches the warning signal off.

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Container
~Fig. %
You can remove the container:
■Pull out the container all the way, lift
at the front and remove.
Freezer calendar
~Fig. !/h
The freezer calendar indicates the
maximum storage duration in months at
a constant temperature of –18 °C.
Ice cube tray
You can make ice cubes:
1. Fill the ice cube tray 3/4 full with
water and place in the freezer
compartment.
Note: If the ice cube tray is stuck to
the freezer compartment, loosen with
a blunt implement only (e.g. spoon
handle).
2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice
cube tray slightly or hold briefly
under flowing water.
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.
1Operating the
appliance
Operatingtheappliance Switching on the appliance
1. Press the #button.
The appliance begins to cool.
Warning signal, flashing temperature
display on the freezer compartment
and lit button alarm indicate that the
freezer compartment is still too
warm.
2. Press the alarm button.
The warning signal switches off.
3. Setting the required temperature.
~"Setting the temperature"
on page 11
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 fully automatic NoFrost system
ensures that the freezer
compartment remains free of ice.
Defrosting is not required.
■The sides of the housing are partly
heated slightly. 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.