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Safety and warning information ........... 3
Information concerning disposal ......... 6
Scope of delivery ................................... 6
Installation location ................................ 7
Observe ambient temperature
and ventilation ........................................ 7
Connecting the appliance .................... 8
Getting to know your appliance .......... 9
Switching on the appliance ................ 11
Setting the temperature ...................... 11
Special functions .................................. 12
Alarm function ...................................... 12
Usable capacity .................................... 13
Refrigerator compartment .................. 14
Super cooling ....................................... 16
Fresh-mist system ................................ 16
Freezer compartment .......................... 17
Freezing capacity ................................. 17
Freezing and storing food .................. 18
Freezing fresh food ............................. 18
Super freezing ...................................... 19
Thawing frozen food ............................ 20
Interior fittings ....................................... 20
Sticker “OK” .......................................... 21
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance ........................................ 21
Cleaning the appliance ....................... 21
Light (LED) ............................................ 23
Tips for saving energy ........................ 23
Operating noises ................................. 23
Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 24
Appliance self-test ............................... 26

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enTable of Contents enInstruction for Use
Safety and warning
information
Before you switch ON the
appliance
Please read the operating and
installation instructions carefully!
They contain important
information on how to install,
use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if
you fail to comply with the
instructions and warnings.
Retain all documents for
subsequent use or for the next
owner.
Technical safety
Fire hazard
The tubes of the
refrigeration circuit convey a
small quantity of an
environmentally friendly but
flammable refrigerant (R600a). It
does not damage the ozone
layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. If refrigerant
escapes, it may injure your eyes
or ignite.
If damage has occurred
■Keep naked flames and/or
ignition sources away from the
appliance,
■thoroughly ventilate the room
for several minutes,
■switch off the appliance and
pull out the mains plug,
■inform customer service.
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.
When installing the appliance,
ensure that the mains cable is
not trapped or damaged.
If the power cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the
manufacturer, Customer Service
or a similarly qualified person.
Improper installations and
repairs may put the user at
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Repairs may be performed by
the manufacturer, customer
service or a similarly qualified
person only.
Only original parts supplied by
the manufacturer may be used.
The manufacturer guarantees
that only these parts satisfy the
safety requirements.
Do not use multiple sockets,
extension leads or adapters.
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.
Important information when
using the appliance
■Never use electrical
appliances inside the
appliance (e.g. heaters,
electric ice makers, etc.). Risk
of explosion!
■Never defrost or clean the
appliance with a steam
cleaner! The steam may
penetrate electrical parts and
cause a short-circuit. Risk of
electric shock!
■Do not use additional means
to accelerate the defrosting
process other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer. Risk of
explosion!
■Do not use pointed or sharp-
edged implements to remove
frost or layers of ice. You
might damage the refrigerant
tubes.Leaking refrigerant may
cause eye injuries or ignite.
■Do not store products which
contain flammable propellant
(e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance.
Risk of explosion!
■Do not stand on or lean
heavily against the base of the
appliance, drawers, doors,
etc.
■For defrosting and cleaning,
pull out the mains plug or
switch off the fuse. Do not pull
out the mains plug by tugging
on the power cord.
■Store high-percentage alcohol
tightly sealed and in an
upright position.
■Keep plastic parts and the
door seal free of oil and
grease. Otherwise, plastic
parts and the door seal will
become porous.
■Never cover or block the
ventilation openings of the
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■Avoiding placing children
and vulnerable people at
risk:
At risk here are children,
people who have limited
physical, mental or sensory
abilities, as well as people
who have inadequate
knowledge concerning safe
operation of the appliance.
Check 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 while the
appliance is being cleaned or
maintained.
Never allow children to play
with the appliance.
■Do not store bottled or
canned liquids (especially
carbonated drinks) in the
freezer compartment.Bottles
and cans may burst!
■Never put frozen food straight
from the freezer compartment
in your mouth.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
■Avoid prolonged touching of
frozen food, ice or the
evaporator pipes, etc.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
Children in the household
■Keep children away from
packaging and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from
folding cartons and plastic
film!
■Do not allow children to play
with the appliance!
■If the appliance features a
lock:
keep the key out of the reach
of children!
General regulations
The appliance is suitable
■for refrigerating and freezing
food,
■for making ice.
This appliance is intended for
use in the home and the home
environment.
The refrigeration circuit has
been checked for leaks.
This appliance complies with the
relevant safety regulations for
electrical appliances and is
fitted with noise suppression.
This appliance is intended for
use up to a maximum height of
2000 metres above sea level.

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Information concerning
disposal
*Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance
from damage during transit. All utilised
materials are environmentally safe and
recyclable. Please help us by disposing
of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your
local authority about current means of
disposal.
*Disposal of your old
appliance
Old appliances are not worthless
rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be
reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
m Warning
Redundant appliances
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard
with the mains plug.
3. Do not take out the trays
and receptacles: children are
therefore prevented from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with
the appliance once it has spent its
useful life. Danger of suffocation!
Refrigerators contain refrigerant
and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant
and gases must be disposed
of professionally. Ensure that tubing
of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged
prior to proper disposal.
Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any
damage in transit.
If you have any complaints, please
contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the appliance or our
customer service.
The delivery consists of the following
parts:
■Free-standing appliance
■Interior fittings (depending on model)
■Bag containing installation materials
■Operating instructions
■Installation manual
■Customer service booklet
■Warranty enclosure
■Information on the energy
consumption and noises
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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Installation location
A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as
an installation location. The installation
location should not be exposed to direct
sunlight and not placed near a heat
source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If
installation next to a heat source is
unavoidable, use a suitable insulating
plate or observe the following minimum
distances from the heat source:
■3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
■30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.
The floor of the installation location must
not give way; if required, reinforce floor. If
the floor is uneven, compensate with
supports.
Distance from wall
When installing the appliance, ensure
that the door can be opened by 90°.
Observe ambient
temperature
and ventilation
Ambient temperature
The appliance is designed for a specific
climate class. Depending on the climate
class, the appliance can be operated at
the following temperatures.
The climate class can be found on
the rating plate. Fig. 0
Note
The appliance is fully functional within
the room temperature limits
of the indicated climatic class. If
an appliance of climatic class SN
is operated at colder room temperatures,
the appliance will not be damaged up to
a temperature of +5 °C.
Ventilation
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The air on the rear panel and on the side
panels of the appliance heats up.
Conduction of the heated air must
not be obstructed. Otherwise,
the refrigerating unit must work harder.
This increases power consumption.
Therefore: Never cover or block
the ventilation openings!
Climate class Permitted ambient
temperature
SN +10 °C to 32 °C
N+16 °C to 32 °C
ST +16 °C to 38 °C
T+16 °C to 43 °C

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Connecting
the appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least
1 hour until the appliance is switched on.
During transportation the oil in
the compressor may have flowed into
the refrigeration system.
Before switching on the appliance for
the first time, clean the interior of
the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning
the appliance”).
Electrical connection
The socket must be near the appliance
and also freely accessible following
installation of the appliance.
m Warning
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.
The appliance complies with protection
class I. Connect the appliance to 220–
240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a
correctly installed socket with protective
conductor. The socket must be protected
by a 10 A to 16 A fuse.
For appliances operated in non-
European countries, check whether the
indicated voltage and current type match
the values of your electricity supply. This
information can be found on the rating
plate, Fig. 0.
m Warning
Never connect the appliance
to electronic energy saver plugs.
Our appliances can be used with mains
and sine-controlled inverters. Mains-
controlled inverters are used
for photovoltaic systems which
are connected directly to the national
grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be
used for isolated applications (e.g. on
ships or in mountain lodges) which are
not connected directly to the national
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Getting to know your
appliance
Please fold out the illustrated last page.
These operating instructions refer
to several models.
The features of the models may vary.
The diagrams may differ.
Fig. !
* Not all models.
Controls
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A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1–18 Controls
19* Butter and cheese compartment
20* Shelf for small bottles
21 Shelf for large bottles
22 Light (LED)
23* Bottle shelf
24* Breakfast set
25 Cold storage compartment
26 Fresh-mist system
27 Vegetable container with humidity
control
28* Frozen food container
1Temperature display refrigerator
compartment
The numbers correspond to the
set refrigerator compartment
temperatures in °C.
2Display super cooling
This lights up if super cooling is in
operation.
3Temperature display freezer
compartment
The numbers correspond
to the set freezer compartment
temperatures in °C.
4Display super freezing
This lights up if super freezing is
in operation.
5Display vacation
This lights up when the vacation
mode is switched on.
6Display fresh
This lights up when the freshness
mode is switched on.
7Eco mode indicator
This lights up when the eco mode
is switched on.
8Button mode
Selecting the special functions.
9Super button
Used to switch on the functions
super cooling (fridge
compartment) and super freezing
(freezer compartment).
10 Setting buttons +/-
The buttons are used to set the
temperatures of the refrigerator
and freezer compartment.
11 lock button
Used to switch on the lock
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Controls for fresh-mist system
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12 °C button to select the room and
alarm off
Used to select a room. This is
necessary to change its
temperature or to switch on
certain special functions.
Used to switch off the alarm.
13 Button “lock” function
If this function is switched on, no
settings are possible via
the controls.
14 Display alarm off
This lights up if the appliance
becomes too warm.
15 Display alarm
This lights up if the freezer
compartment is too warm or if the
freezer compartment door is open
too long.
16 Display freeze
This lights up if the freezer
compartment is selected.
17 Alarm display
This lights up if the refrigerator
compartment door is open too
long.
18 Display cool
This lights up if the fridge
compartment is selected.
1Display automatic mode
Lights up if automatic mode is
selected.
2Display manual mode
Lights up if manual mode is
selected.
3Clean water tank indicator
Lights up 7 days after the tank
was last cleaned.
Mist generation stops.
4Fill water tank indicator
Lights up / flashes when there is
too little or no water in the water
tank or the water tank is not
inserted.
Mist generation stops.
5Fresh-mist function setting
button
Used to switch the fresh-mist
function on and off and to select
fresh-mist mode.

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Switching on the
appliance
1. First insert the plug into the
connection on the back of the
appliance. Check that the plug has
been inserted all the way.
2. Then insert the other end of the cable
into the socket.
The appliance is now switched on and a
warning signal sounds.
Press the °C button to switch off the
audible warning signal.
The alarm display goes out when the
appliance has reached the set
temperature.
The preset temperatures are reached
after several hours. Do not put any food
in the appliance beforehand.
The factory has recommended
the following temperatures:
■Freezer compartment: -18 °C
■Refrigerator compartment: +4 °C
Operating tips
■After the appliance has been switched
on, it may take several hours until the
set temperatures have been reached.
■The fully automatic NoFrost system
ensures that the freezer section
remains free of ice. Defrosting is no
longer required.
■If the door cannot be immediately re-
opened after it has been closed, wait
until the resulting low pressure has
equalised.
■The front and side panels
of the housing are partly heated
slightly.This prevents condensation
from forming.
Setting
the temperature
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Refrigerator section
The temperature can be set from +2°C
to +8°C.
1. Select the refrigerator section using
the °C button.
2. Keep pressing the +/- buttons until the
required temperature is indicated.
Perishable food should not be stored
above +4 °C.
Freezer compartment
The temperature can be set from -16°C
to -24°C.
1. Select the freezer compartment using
the °C button.
2. Keep pressing the +/- buttons until the
required temperature is indicated.

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Special functions
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Fresh mode
Fresh mode gives food an even longer
shelf life.
Switching on:
Press the mode button until the fresh
display appears.
The appliance automatically sets
the following temperatures:
■Refrigerator section: + 2°C
■Freezer section: remains unchanged
Switching off:
Press the mode button repeatedly until
the fresh display goes off.
Eco mode
Eco mode switches the appliance to
energy-saving operation.
Switching on:
Press the mode button until the "eco
mode" indicator appears.
The appliance automatically sets
the following temperatures:
■Refrigerator section: +8°C
■Freezer section: -16°C
Switching off:
Press the mode button until the "eco
mode" indicator goes off.
Holiday mode
If leaving the appliance for a long
period of time, you can switch
the appliance over to the energy-saving
holiday mode.
The temperature of the refrigerator
compartment is automatically switched
to +14 °C.
Do not store any food in the refrigerator
compartment during this time.
Switching on:
Press the mode button repeatedly until
the vacation display appears.
The appliance automatically sets
the following temperatures:
■Refrigerator section: +14°C
■Freezer compartment: remains
unchanged
Switching off:
Press themode button repeatedly until
the vacation display goes off.
Button lock function
To switch the button lock on and off,
press the lock button for 5 seconds.
When the function is switched on, the
lock display lights up.
The control panel is now protected
against unintentional operation.
Exception to the button lock:
The lock button can be pressed to switch
off the button lock.
Alarm function
In the following cases an alarm may be
actuated.
Door alarm
The door alarm switches on and alarm
appears in the refrigerator compartment
temperature display 1 or in the freezer
compartment temperature display 3 if the
door of the compartment is left open too
long. Close the door of the compartment
to switch off the door alarm.

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Temperature alarm
The temperature alarm switches on if the
appliance gets too hot inside and the
food is at risk of thawing. An interval tone
sounds and alarm appears on the
temperature display of the freezer
compartment 3.
A temperature alarm may occur in these
situations:
■Starting up the appliance for the first
time
Do not store any food until the
appliance has reached the set
temperature.
■Storing large quantities of fresh food
in the appliance
Switch on super freezing before
storing large quantities of fresh food.
Avoid contact between fresh food and
food that is already frozen.
■Appliance door is open for a very long
time
Check whether food has defrosted at
all. Do not refreeze food after it has
defrosted, even if just partially.
■the appliance is being heated by a
second refrigerator (side-by-side
installation) or another heat source
Call customer service and ask them
about ways of insulating your
appliance.
Note
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food.
Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may
be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for
the max. storage period.
The temperature display indicates for
5 seconds the warmest temperature
which was reached in the freezer
compartment. Then the set temperature
is displayed again.
Switching off the alarm
Press the °C button to switch off the
audible warning signal.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can
be found inside your appliance on
the rating plate. Fig. 0
Fully utilising the freezer
volume
To place the maximum amount of frozen
food in the freezer compartment, you can
remove the containers. You can then
stack the food directly on the shelf and
on the floor of the freezer compartment.
Note
Avoid contact between food and rear
panel. Otherwise the air circulation will
be impaired.
Food or packaging could freeze to
the rear panel.
Removing the fittings
Pull out the frozen food container all
the way, lift at the front and remove.
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Refrigerator
compartment
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal
storage location for meat, sausage, fish,
dairy products, eggs, ready meals
and pastries.
Note when storing food
■Store fresh, unspoilt food. The quality
and freshness will then be retained for
longer.
■With ready-made products and bottled
goods, observe the best-before or
use-by date specified by the
manufacturer.
■To preserve aroma, colour and
freshness, pack or cover food well
before placing in the appliance. This
will prevent the transfer of flavours and
the discolouration of plastic parts in
the refrigerator section.
■Store fruit and vegetables without
packaging to improve air circulation in
the vegetable container with the
humidity controller and to prevent
condensation forming. Store fruit and
vegetables bought loose or small
items of fruit and vegetables in stable
packaging with air holes.
■Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down first before placing in the
appliance.
Note
Do not block air outlet openings with
food, otherwise the air circulation will be
impaired. Food which is stored directly
in front of the air outlet openings may be
frozen by the cold air flowing out.
Note the chill zones in the
refrigerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment creates different chill
zones:
■The coldest zones are in front of the
air outlet openings and in the chill
compartment, Fig. !/25.
Note
Store perishable food (e.g. fish,
sausage, meat) in the coldest zones.
■Warmest zone is at the very top of the
door.
Note
Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in
the warmest zone. The aroma of hard
cheese can then continue to develop
and butter remains spreadable.
Vegetable container with
humidity control
Fig. '
To create the optimum storage climate
for fruit and vegetables, you can set
the humidity level in the vegetable
container:
■Mainly vegetables as well as for a
mixed or small load – high air
humidity
■Mainly fruit as well as for a large load
– low air humidity

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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 refrigerator at temperatures
of approx. +8 °C to +12 °C for
optimum preservation of quality and
flavour.
■Condensation may form in the
vegetable container depending on the
type and quantity of products stored.
Remove condensation with a dry cloth
and adjust air humidity in the
vegetable container with the humidity
controller.
Cold storage compartment
Fig. (
The cold storage compartment has lower
temperatures than the refrigerator
compartment. Even temperatures below
0 °C may occur.
Ideal for storing fish, meat and sausage.
Not suitable for lettuce and vegetables
and produce sensitive to cold.
The temperature of the chill
compartments can be varied using the
ventilation opening. Push temperature
controller upwards to reduce the
temperature. Push temperature controller
downwards to increase the temperature.
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Fresh-mist system
The fresh-mist system produces water
vapour in the vegetable container, so
creating a storage climate allowing the
storage time and freshness quality of the
food to be improved.
The following are suitable for the fresh-
mist system:
■Leafy vegetables and types of
cabbage, e.g. lettuce or broccoli
■Stem and stalk vegetables, e.g.
asparagus or celery
■Root and tuber vegetables, e.g.
carrots or radishes
■Herbs, e.g. parsley or chives
The following are not suitable for the
fresh-mist system:
■Fruit, e.g. tropical/Mediterranean fruit
■Fruiting vegetables, e.g. cucumbers,
peppers or legumes
■Food that is sensitive to moisture, e.g.
berries, mushrooms or garlic
■Food already showing damage on the
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Super cooling
Super cooling sets the refrigerator
temperature to the coldest temperature
setting for approx. 6 hours. Then
the appliance automatically switches
to the temperature set prior to super
cooling mode.
Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.
■before placing large quantities of food
in the refrigerator compartment.
■for the fast cooling of drinks.
Switching on and off
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1. Select the refrigerator section using
the °C button.
2. Press super button.
The super cooling indicator lights up.
You do not need to switch off super
cooling.After 6 hours the previously set
temperature will be automatically
restored.
Note
When super cooling is switched on,
increased operating noises may occur.
Fresh-mist system
m Caution
For optimum mist generation and for
reasons of hygiene, only use the fresh-
mist system with a refrigerator
compartment temperature of 4 °C.
Using the fresh-mist system for
the first time
Fig. -
1. Take out the water tank and remove
the cover.
2. Fill the water tank with water up to the
mark.
m Caution
■Use drinking water quality.
■Do not exceed the maximum filling
level of the water tank. Too much
water will adversely affect the fresh-
mist system and may damage the
features.
3. Place the cover on the water tank and
re-insert the water tank in the fresh-
mist system.
4. Hold down fresh-mist function setting
button for 3 seconds until an audible
signal sounds.
The fresh-mist system is switched on.
Note
To maintain the humidity level in the
container, select a high humidity
setting with the humidity controller
while the fresh-mist system is switched
on.
5. Distribute the food evenly in the
vegetable container.
Note
Food positioned to the left of the
partition wall is moistened more
effectively by the fresh-mist system.
The smaller the space, the better the
result will be. For optimum effect,
insert the partition wall in the left-hand
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Selecting fresh-mist mode
m Caution
The Fill water tank indicator lights up
when there is too little or no water in the
water tank. The fresh-mist system is no
longer functioning to optimum effect.
Refill with water.
Note
The Fill water tank indicator flashes when
the water tank is not inserted correctly.
Remove the water tank and insert again.
You can select the following modes:
■Automatic mode:
Water vapour is sprayed into the
vegetable container at regular
intervals and whenever the vegetable
container is closed.
High humidity – suitable for leafy
vegetables and herbs, e.g. lettuce,
parsley or chives.
■Manual mode:
Whenever the vegetable container has
been closed, water vapour is sprayed
into the vegetable container for
30 seconds.
Low humidity – suitable for types of
cabbage, stem and stalk vegetables,
root and tuber vegetables, e.g.
broccoli, celery or carrots.
Select fresh-mist mode:
■Keep pressing fresh-mist function
button until the required indicator
lights up.
Shutting down the fresh-mist
system
If the fresh-mist system is not going to be
used for a long period e.g. due to
holiday, it should be switched off and
shut down:
1. Hold down the fresh-mist system on/
off button for 3 seconds until all
indicators go out.
The fresh-mist system is switched off.
2. Empty the water tank, dry and reinsert
without water.
3. Wipe the entire fresh-mist system dry.
Freezer compartment
Use the freezer compartment
■To store deep-frozen food.
■To make ice cubes.
■To freeze food.
Note
Ensure that the freezer compartment
door has been closed properly. If
the door is open, the frozen food will
thaw. The freezer compartment will
become covered in thick ice. Also: waste
of energy due to high power
consumption!
Freezing capacity
Information on the freezing capacity can
be found on the rating plate. Fig. 0
Prerequisites for freezing
capacity
■Switch on fast freezing 24 hours
before placing fresh products
in the compartment (see chapter “Fast
freezing”).
■Preferably freeze large quantities of
food in the bottom compartment. This
is where food freezes particularly
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Freezing and storing
food
Purchasing frozen food
■Packaging must not be damaged.
■Use by the “use by” date.
■Temperature in the supermarket
freezer must be -18 °C or lower.
■If possible, transport deep-frozen food
in an insulated bag and place quickly
in the freezer compartment.
When loading products, please
note:
■Freeze larger quantities of food
preferably in the bottom frozen food
container. This is where food freezes
particularly quickly and therefore also
gently.
■Distribute the food over the whole
area of the compartments
or the frozen food containers.
Note
Food which is already frozen must not
come into contact with the food which
is to be frozen. If necessary, re-stack
frozen food in the frozen food
containers.
■To ensure air circulation in the
appliance, push the frozen food
container all the way in.
Storing frozen food
Insert frozen food container all the way to
ensure unrestricted air circulation.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional
value, flavour and colour, vegetables
should be blanched before freezing.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and
asparagus do not require blanching.
Literature on freezing and blanching
can be found in bookshops.
Note
Keep food which is to be frozen away
from food which is already frozen.
■The following foods are suitable for
freezing:
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood,
meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit,
herbs, eggs without shells, dairy
products such as cheese, butter and
quark, ready meals and leftovers such
as soups, stews, cooked meat and
fish, potato dishes, soufflés and
desserts.
■The following foods are not suitable
for freezing:
Types of vegetables, which are usually
consumed raw, such as lettuce or
radishes, eggs in shells, grapes,
whole apples, pears and peaches,
hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured
milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and
mayonnaise.

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Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavour
or drying out, place in airtight containers.
1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents
and date of freezing.
Suitable packaging:
Cling wrap, tubular film made of
polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer
containers.
These products are available from
specialist outlets.
Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,
cellophane, bin liners and used shopping
bags.
Items suitable for sealing packaged
food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-
resistant adhesive tape, etc.
Bags and tubular film made of
polyethylene (PE) can be sealed with a
film heat sealer.
Shelf life of frozen food
Storage duration depends on the type
of food.
At a temperature of -18 °C:
■Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes
and pastries:
up to 6 months
■Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
■Vegetables and fruit:
up to 12 months
Super freezing
Food should be frozen solid as quickly
as possible in order to retain vitamins,
nutritional value, appearance and flavour.
The appliance runs constantly when
super freezing has been switched on.
The freezer compartment temperatures
are much lower than in normal operation.
Several hours before placing fresh food
in the freezer compartment, switch on
super freezing to prevent an unwanted
temperature rise.
If the freezing capacity according to the
rating plate is to be used, switch on
super freezing 24 hours before the fresh
products are placed in the freezer
compartment.
Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg)
can be frozen without “super freezing”.
Note
When super freezing is switched on,
increased operating noises may occur.
Switching on and off
Fig. $
1. Select the freezer section using the
°C button.
2. Press super button.
The super freezing indicator lights up.
You do not need to switch off super
freezing.After approx. 2½ days the
previously set temperature will be
automatically restored.

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Thawing frozen food
Depending on the type and application,
select one of the following options:
■at room temperature
■in the refrigerator
■in an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hot-air
■in the microwave
m Caution
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food.
Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may
be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for
the max. storage period.
Interior fittings
Shelves and containers
You can reposition the inner shelves
and the containers in the door as
required: pull shelf forwards, lower
and swivel out to the side. Lift
the container and remove.
Special features
(not all models)
Butter and cheese compartment
To open the butter compartment, gently
press in the middle of the butter
compartment flap.
To clean the compartment, lift
it at the bottom and take out.
Breakfast set
Fig. *
The containers for the breakfast set can
be taken out and filled individually.
You can take out the breakfast set for
loading and unloading. To do this, lift the
breakfast set and pull out. The container
holder can be moved.
Bottle shelf
Fig. +
Bottles can be stored securely on
the bottle shelf.
Vegetable drawer divider
Fig. ,
The divider can be removed and placed
somewhere else again.
Ice cube tray
Fig. /
1. Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of drinking
water and place in the freezer
compartment.
2. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer
compartment, loosen with a blunt
implement only (spoon-handle).
3. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice
tray slightly or hold briefly under
flowing water.
Freezer calendar
Fig. .
To prevent the quality of the frozen food
from deteriorating, do not exceed the
storage duration. The figures next
to the symbols indicate the permitted
storage period of the produce in months.
In the case of commercially available
frozen food observe the date
of manufacture or use-by date.
Ice pack
The ice pack can be removed to cool
food temporarily, e.g. in a cold bag.
If a power failure or malfunction occurs,
the ice pack can be used to slow down
the thawing process.