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Table of contentsSafety ............................................... 4General information.......................... 4Intended use..................................... 4Restriction on user group................. 5Safe transport ................................... 5Safe installation ................................ 5Safe use ........................................... 6Damaged appliance......................... 9
Preventing material damage ........ 11
Environmental protection andsaving energy................................ 11Disposing of packaging ................. 11Saving energy................................. 11
Installation and connection.......... 12Scope of delivery............................ 12Installing and connecting the ap-pliance ............................................ 12Criteria for the installation loca-tion.................................................. 13Preparing the appliance for thefirst time.......................................... 13Connecting the appliance to theelectricity supply............................. 14
Familiarising yourself withyour appliance............................... 15Appliance ....................................... 15Controls .......................................... 16
Features......................................... 16Freezer compartment flap .............. 16Accessories.................................... 16
Basic operation ............................. 17Switching on the appliance ............ 17Operating tips................................. 17Switching off the appliance ............ 17Setting the temperature.................. 17
Additional functions ..................... 18Automatic Super freezing............... 18Manual Super freezing ................... 18
Alarm.............................................. 18Door alarm ..................................... 18Temperature alarm......................... 18
Freezer compartment.................... 19Freezing capacity ........................... 19Fully utilising the freezer com-partment volume ............................ 19Tips for buying frozen food ............ 19Tips for storing food in thefreezer compartment ...................... 20Freezing smaller amounts offood quickly .................................... 20Tips for freezing fresh food ............ 20Shelf life of frozen food at−18 °C............................................ 21Freezer calendar ............................ 21Defrosting methods for frozenfood ................................................ 21
Defrosting...................................... 22Defrosting in the freezer com-partment ......................................... 22
Cleaning and servicing................. 22Preparing the appliance forcleaning .......................................... 22Cleaning the appliance .................. 22Removing the fittings...................... 23
Troubleshooting............................ 24Malfunctions ................................... 24Information on display panel.......... 25Temperature problem..................... 25Noise .............................................. 25Odours............................................ 26Conducting an appliance self-test.................................................. 27
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Storage and disposal.................... 27Switching off the appliance ............ 27Disposing of old appliance ............ 27
Customer Service.......................... 27Product number (E-Nr.) and pro-duction number (FD) ...................... 28
Technical data ............................... 28
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Safety
Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap-pliance safely.This appliance complies with the relevant safety regulations forelectrical appliances and is fitted with noise suppression.
General information
You can find general information about this instruction manualhere.¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you
use the appliance safely and efficiently.¡ This manual is intended for the user of the appliance.¡ Follow the safety instructions and warnings.¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.¡ Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not connect the ap-
pliance if it has been damaged in transit.
Intended use
Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use theappliance correctly and safely.This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Ob-serve the special installation instructions.Only use this appliance:¡ As specified in this instruction manual.¡ For freezing food and making ice.¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.¡ Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.
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Restriction on user group
Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons.This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and bypeople who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities orinadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they aresupervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliancesafely and have understood the resulting dangers.Children must not play with the appliance.Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil-dren unless they are being supervised.Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the applianceand power cable.Children above the age of three years old and younger than eightyears old may load and unload the the fridge-freezer.
Safe transport
Follow these safety instructions when transporting the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lif-ted.▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own.
Safe installation
Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!Improper installation is dangerous.▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with
the specifications on the rating plate.▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating
current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.▶ The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical
installation must be properly installed.▶ Never equip the appliance with an external switching
device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
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▶ When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of thepower cord must be freely accessible. If free access is notpossible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in thepermanent electrical installation according to the installationregulations.▶ When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is
not trapped or damaged.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!¡ It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap-
proved adapters.▶ Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.▶ If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.
¡Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply unitsmay overheat and cause a fire.▶ Do not position portable multiple socket strips or portable
power supply units behind the appliance.
Safe use
Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli-
ance parts or heat sources.▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp
points or edges.▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
¡ An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the
appliance.
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WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!¡ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap
themselves up in it and suffocate.▶ Keep packaging material away from children.▶ Do not let children play with packaging material.
¡ Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing themto suffocate.▶ Keep small parts away from children.▶ Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!¡ Electrical devices within the appliance may explode (e.g. heat-
ers or electric ice makers).▶ Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.
¡ Mechanical devices or other devices may damage the refri-geration circuit; flammable refrigerant may escape and ex-plode.▶ To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other
mechanical devices or devices other than those recommen-ded by the manufacturer.
¡ Products which contain flammable propellants and explosivesubstances may explode, e.g. spray cans.▶ Do not store products which contain flammable propellants
(e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!The vapours from flammable liquids may catch fire (explo-sion).▶ Store high-percentage alcohol tightly closed and standing
up.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!¡ Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst.▶ Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in
the freezer compartment.
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¡ Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerantand hazardous gases.▶ Do not damage the pipes of the refrigerant circuit or the in-
sulation.¡ The appliance may tip.▶ Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or
doors.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!Individual parts of the appliance become hot during operation.▶ Never touch these hot parts.▶ Keep children at a safe distance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of cold burns!Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burnsby refrigeration.▶ 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.
CAUTION ‒ Risk of harm to health!To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observethe following instructions.▶ If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may
lead to a considerable temperature increase in the compart-ments of the appliance.▶ Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact
with food and accessible drain systems.▶ If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time,
switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave thedoor open to prevent the formation of mould.
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Damaged appliance
Follow the safety instructions if your appliance is damaged.
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.▶ Never operate a damaged appliance.▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured sur-
face.▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al-
ways unplug the appliance at the mains.▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately
unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.▶ Call Customer Service. → Page 27▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by
trained specialist staff.¡ Improper repairs are dangerous.▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by
trained specialist staff.▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's CustomerService or a similarly qualified person in order to preventany risk.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmfulgases may escape and ignite.▶ Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the ap-
pliance.▶ Ventilate the room.▶ Switch off the appliance. → Page 17▶ Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the cir-
cuit breaker in the fuse box.
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▶ Call after-sales service. → Page 27
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Preventing material damage
Preventing material dam-ageFollow these instructions to preventmaterial damage to your appliance,accessories or other objects in yourkitchen.
ATTENTION!¡ Contamination with oil or fat may
cause plastic parts and door sealsto become porous.▶ Keep plastic parts and door
seals free of oil and grease.¡ Using the base, runners or appli-
ance doors as a seat surface orclimbing surface may damage theappliance.▶ Do not stand or support yourself
on the base, runners or doors.
Environmental protection and saving energy
Environmental protectionand saving energyHelp protect the environment by us-ing your appliance in a way that con-serves resources and by disposing ofreusable materials properly.
Disposing of packagingThe packaging materials are environ-mentally compatible and can be re-cycled.▶ Sort the individual components by
type and dispose of them separ-ately.Information about current disposalmethods are available from yourspecialist dealer or local authority.
Saving energyIf you follow these instructions, yourappliance will use less power.
Selecting the installation locationFollow these instructions when in-stalling your appliance.
¡ Keep the appliance out of directsunlight.
¡ Install the appliance as far awayas possible from heating ele-ments, cookers and other heatsources:– Maintain a 30 mm clearance to
electric or gas cookers.– Maintain a 30 cm clearance to
oil or solid-fuel cookers.The appliance needs to cool lessfrequently at low ambient temper-atures.
¡ Use a niche depth of 560 mm.¡ Do not cover or block ventilation
openings.¡ Ventilate the room daily.
The air on the back wall of the ap-pliance does not warm up so in-tensely.The appliance must cool less fre-quently.
Saving energy during useFollow these instructions when usingyour appliance.Note: The arrangement of the fittingsdoes not affect the energy consump-tion of the appliance.
¡ Do not cover or block ventilationopenings.The air on the back wall of the ap-pliance does not warm up so in-tensely.
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¡ Open the appliance door onlybriefly.
¡ Transport purchased food in acool bag and place in the appli-ance quickly.
¡ Allow warm food and drinks tocool down before placing them inthe appliance.
¡ Thaw frozen food in the refriger-ator compartment to utilise the lowtemperature of the food.The air in the appliance does notwarm up so intensely.The appliance must cool less fre-quently.
¡ Always leave some spacebetween the food and to the backpanel.
¡ Pack the food airtight.The air can circulate and the airhumidity remains constant.
¡ Only open the freezer compart-ment door briefly and then care-fully close it.A closed freezer compartmentdoor protects the freezer compart-ment against severe icing.
Installation and connection
Installation and connec-tionYou can find out where and how bestto install your appliance here. Youwill also learn how to connect yourappliance to the power supply.
Scope of deliveryAfter unpacking all parts, check forany transport damage and check thecompleteness of the delivery.If you have any complaints, contactyour dealer or our after-sales service→ Page 27.The delivery consists of the following:¡ Built-in appliance¡ Equipment and accessories1
¡ Installation material¡ Installation instructions¡ Operating instructions¡ Customer service booklet¡ Warranty enclosure2
¡ Energy label¡ Product data sheet¡ Information on the energy con-
sumption and noises
Installing and connecting theapplianceRequirement: The scope of deliveryof the appliance is checked.→ Page 121. Observe the criteria for the appli-
ance's installation location.→ Page 13
2. Install the appliance in accordancewith the enclosed installation in-structions.
3. Prepare the appliance for first use.→ Page 13
1 Depending on the appliance specifications2 Not in all countries
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4. Electrically connect the appliance.→ Page 14
Criteria for the installationlocationFollow these instructions when in-stalling your appliance.
WARNINGRisk of explosion!If the appliance is in a space that istoo small, a leak in the refrigerationcircuit may result in a flammable mix-ture of gas and air.▶ Only install the appliance in a
space with a volume of at least1 m3 per 8 g refrigerant. Thevolume of refrigerant is indicatedon the rating plate. → "Appliance",Fig. 1 / 4 , Page 15
The weight of the appliance ex worksmay be up to 70 kg depending onthe model.The subfloor must be of sufficient sta-bility to bear the weight of the appli-ance.
Permitted room temperatureThe permitted room temperature de-pends on the appliance's climateclass.The climate class can be found onthe rating plate. → "Appliance", Fig.1 / 4 , Page 15
Climate class Permitted room temperat-ure
SN 10 °C to 32 °CN 16 °C to 32 °CST 16 °C to 38 °CT 16 °C to 43 °C
The appliance is fully functional withinthe permitted room temperature.
If an appliance with climate class SNis operated at colder room temperat-ures, the appliance will not be dam-aged up to a room temperature of5 °C.
Niche dimensionsObserve the niche dimensions if youinstall your appliance in the furniturerecess. If this is not the case, prob-lems may occur when installing theappliance.Niche depthInstall the appliance in the recom-mended niche depth of 560 mm.If the niche depth is smaller, the en-ergy consumption increases slightly.The niche depth must be a minimum550 mm.Niche widthAn inside niche width of at least560 mm is required for the appli-ance.
Side-by-side installationIf, in addition to this appliance, youwant to operate another appliancefeaturing a freezer compartment, youmust maintain a distance of at least150 mm between the appliances.If you do not observe the minimumdistance, you can only set up this ap-pliance next to 556 mm wide appli-ances without a freezer compartment.
Preparing the appliance forthe first time1. Remove the informative material.2. Remove the protective foil and
transit bolts, e.g. remove the ad-hesive strips and carton.
3. Clean the appliance for the firsttime. → Page 22
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Connecting the appliance tothe electricity supply1. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance's power cable in a socketnearby.The connection data of the appli-ance can be found on the ratingplate. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 4 ,Page 15
2. Check the mains plug is insertedproperly.
a The appliance is now ready foruse.
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance
Familiarising yourself with your applianceFamiliarise yourself with the parts of your appliance.
ApplianceYou can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
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2 Freezer compartment shelf
3 Freezer compartment flap
4 Rating plate
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Note: Deviations between your appli-ance and the diagrams may differwith regard to their features and size.
ControlsThe controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtaininformation about the operating status.
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1 switches the warning signal off.
2 / sets the temperature of thefreezer compartment.
3 Displays the set temperature for thefreezer compartment in °C.
4 switches Super freezing on oroff.
5 switches the appliance on or off.
Features
FeaturesHere you can see an overview of thefeatures of your appliance and theiruse.The features of your appliance de-pend on the model.
Freezer compartment flapStore food that is used frequently orthat only needs to be stored for ashort time on the shelf behind thefreezer-compartment flap.
AccessoriesOnly use original accessories. Thesehave been made especially for yourappliance. Here you can find an over-view of your appliance's accessoriesand how to use them.The accessories for your appliancedepend on the model.
Ice packUse the ice pack for temporarilykeeping food cool, e.g. in a cool bag.
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Tip: If a power failure or malfunctionoccurs, the ice pack can be used toslow down the thawing process forthe stored frozen food.
Ice cube trayUse the ice cube tray to make icecubes.Making ice cubes1. Fill the ice cube tray with water up
to ¾ and place in the freezer com-partment.If the ice cube tray is stuck to thefreezer compartment, loosen with ablunt implement only (e.g. spoonhandle).
2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist theice cube tray slightly or hold brieflyunder flowing water.
Basic operation
Basic operationYou can find out everything you needto know about operating your appli-ance here.
Switching on the appliance1. Press .a The appliance begins to cool.a A warning signal sounds and
lights up because the freezer com-partment is still too warm.
2. Switch off the warning signal with.
a goes out as soon as the settemperature has been reached.
3. Set the required temperature.→ Page 17
Operating tips¡ Once you have switched on the
appliance, the set temperature isonly reached after several hours.
Do not put in any food in the appli-ance until the temperature isreached.
¡ The front panels of the housing aretemporarily heated slightly. Thisprevents condensation in the areaof the door seal.
¡ When you close the door of thefreezer compartment, a vacuummay be created and you may notbe able to open the freezer dooragain immediately. Wait a momentuntil the vacuum is offset.
Switching off the appliance▶ Press .a The appliance stops cooling.
Setting the temperatureAfter you have switched on the appli-ance, you can set the temperature.
Setting the freezer compartmenttemperature▶ Press / repeatedly until the tem-
perature display shows the re-quired temperature.The recommended temperature inthe freezer compartment is−18 °C.
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Additional functions
Additional functionsFind out which additional functionswhich can be used for your appli-ance.
Automatic Super freezingAutomatic Super freezing automatic-ally switches on when warm food isplaced in the freezer.With automatic Super freezing, thefreezer compartment cools down to amuch lower temperature than for nor-mal mode. This freezes food quicklyright through to the centre.If the automatic Super freezing isswitched on, lights up and in-creased noises may occur.After operation, the applianceswitches from automatic Super freez-ing to normal operation.
Cancelling automatic Super freezing▶ Press .a The previously set temperature is
displayed.
Manual Super freezingSuper freezing cools the freezer com-partment as cold as possible. Thisfreezes food quickly right through tothe centre.Switch off Super freezing four tosix hours before placing food weigh-ing 2 kg or more into the freezercompartment.In order to utilise the freezer capacity,use Super freezing. → "Prerequisites for freezing capa-city", Page 19Note: When Super freezing isswitched on, increased noise mayoccur.
Switching on manual Super freezing▶ Press .a lights up.
Note: After approx. 60 hours, the ap-pliance switches to normal operation.
Switching off manual Super freezing▶ Press .a The previously set temperature is
displayed.
Alarm
AlarmYour appliance is equipped withalarm functions.
Door alarmIf the appliance door is open for alonger period, the door alarmswitches on.
Switching off the warning signal(door alarm)▶ Close the appliance door or press
.a The warning tone is switched off.
Temperature alarmIf the freezer compartment becomestoo warm, the temperature alarm isswitched on.
CAUTIONRisk of harm to health!During the thawing process, bacteriamay develop and spoil the frozenfood.▶ Do not refreeze food after it has
been defrosted or started to de-frost.
▶ Refreeze food only after cooking.▶ The frozen items should no longer
be stored for the maximum stor-age period.
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The temperature alarm can beswitched on without risk to the frozenfood in the following cases:¡ The appliance is switched on.¡ When large quantities of fresh food
are put in.¡ The freezer compartment door is
open for too long.
Switching off the warning tone(temperature alarm)▶ Press .a The temperature display briefly
shows the warmest temperaturereached in the freezer compart-ment. The temperature displaythen shows the set temperatureagain.
a From this time on, the warmesttemperature is measured againand saved.
a lights up until the set temper-ature is reached again.
Freezer compartment
Freezer compartmentYou can store frozen food, freezefood and make ice cubes in thefreezer compartment.The temperature can be set from−16 °C to −24 °C.Long-term storage of food should beat –18 °C or lower.The freezer compartment can beused to store perishable food long-term. The low temperatures slowdown or stop the spoilage.The time between putting fresh food inthe freezer compartment and it freezingsolid depends on various factors:¡ Set temperature¡ Food (size and type)¡ Quantity and type of storage¡ Quantity and type of food already
stored
Freezing capacityThe maximum freezing capacity indic-ates the quantity of food that can befrozen right through to the centrewithin a specific period of time.Information on the maximum freezingcapacity can be found on the ratingplate. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 4 ,Page 15
Prerequisites for freezing capacity1. Approx. 24 hours before placing
fresh food in the appliance, switchon Super freezing. → "Switching on manual Superfreezing", Page 18
2. Fill the upper compartment withfood first. This is where the foodfreezes most quickly.
3. If the top compartment does nothave enough space, store the re-maining quantity in the compart-ment underneath.
Fully utilising the freezercompartment volumeLearn how to store the maximumamount of frozen food in the freezercompartment.1. Remove all fittings. → Page 232. Store food directly on the shelves
and on the floor of the freezercompartment.
Tips for buying frozen foodFollow the tips when you are buyingfrozen food.¡ Check the packaging is not dam-
aged.¡ Check the best-before date.¡ The temperature in the supermar-
ket freezer must be –18 °C orlower.
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¡ Do not interrupt the deep-freezechain. If possible, transport frozenfood in a cool bag and quicklyplace it in the freezer compart-ment.
Tips for storing food in thefreezer compartmentFollow the tips if you are storing foodin the freezer compartment.¡ To quickly and gently freeze larger
quantities of fresh food, place thisin the top frozen food container.
¡ Place the food over the whole areaof the compartments or the frozenfood containers.
¡ Do not bring food which is to befrozen into contact with frozenfood.If necessary, redistribute frozenfood in the freezer compartment.
¡ To ensure that the air can circulatefreely in the appliance, push thefrozen food containers in as far asthey will go.
Freezing smaller amounts offood quicklyObserve the instructions when youwant to freeze a smaller amount offood quickly.1. Add the food to the second frozen
food container from the bottom,starting from the right.
2. Spread the food over a wide areain the freezer compartment.
Tips for freezing fresh foodFollow the tips when you freeze freshfood.¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food
only.¡ Cooked, roasted or baked food is
more suitable for consumptionthan food that can be eaten raw.
¡ In order to retain the nutritionalvalue, flavour and colour, youshould prepare certain food forfreezing.– Vegetables: Wash, chop up,
blanch.– Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps
peel, possibly add sugar orascorbic acid solution.
Additional information on how to dothis can be found in the relevant liter-ature.
Food suitable for freezing¡ Baked goods¡ Fish and seafood¡ Meat¡ Poultry and game¡ Vegetables, fruit and herbs¡ Eggs without shells¡ Dairy products, e.g. cheese, butter
and quark¡ Ready meals and leftovers, e.g.
soups, stews, cooked meat andfish, potato dishes, bakes anddesserts
Food that is unsuitable for freezing¡ Types of vegetables that are usu-
ally eaten raw, e.g. lettuce orradishes
¡ Unpeeled or hard-boiled eggs¡ Grapes¡ Whole apples, pears and peaches¡ Yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream,
crème fraîche and mayonnaise
Packing frozen foodIf you select suitable packaging ma-terial the correct type of packaging,you can determine the product qual-ity and prevent freezer burn.1. Place the food in the packaging.
Suitable packaging:– Plastic film made of polyethyl-
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– Tubular film made of polyethyl-ene
– Freezer bags made from poly-ethylene
– Freezer containersUnsuitable packaging:– Wrapping paper– Greaseproof paper– Cellophane– Aluminium foil– Rubbish bags and used shop-
ping bags2. Squeeze out the air.3. Pack food airtight to prevent it
from losing flavour and drying out.Suitable seals:– Rubber bands– Plastic clips– Cold-resistant adhesive tape
4. Label the packaging with the con-tents and the date of freezing.
Shelf life of frozen food at−18 °CObserve the storage times when youfreeze food.
Food Storage timeFish, sausages, readymeals and baked goods
Up to 6 months
Poultry, meat Up to 8 monthsVegetables, fruit Up to 12 months
Freezer calendarThe imprinted freezer calendar indic-ates the maximum storage durationin months at a constant temperatureof –18 °C.
Defrosting methods for frozenfoodTo retain the best-possible productquality, the defrosting method mustbe adjusted to the food and applica-tion.
CAUTIONRisk of harm to health!During the thawing process, bacteriamay develop and spoil the frozenfood.▶ Do not refreeze food after it has
been defrosted or started to de-frost.
▶ Refreeze food only after cooking.▶ The frozen items should no longer
be stored for the maximum stor-age period.
Defrostingmethod
Food
Refrigerator com-partment
Animal-based food suchas fish, meat, cheese,quark
Room temperature BreadMicrowave Food for immediate con-
sumption or immediatepreparation
Oven or cooker Food for immediate con-sumption or immediatepreparation
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Defrosting
DefrostingObserve the information when youwant to defrost your appliance.
Defrosting in the freezer com-partmentThe fully automatic NoFrost systemensures that the freezer compartmentremains frost-free. Defrosting is notrequired.
Cleaning and servicing
Cleaning and servicingTo keep your appliance working effi-ciently for a long time, it is importantto clean and maintain it carefully.
Preparing the appliance forcleaningFind out how to prepare your appli-ance for cleaning.1. Switch off the appliance.
→ Page 172. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.Unplug the appliance from themains or switch off the circuitbreaker in the fuse box.
3. Take out all of the food and store itin a cool location.Place ice packs (if available) ontothe food.
4. Remove all fittings from the appli-ance. → Page 23
Cleaning the applianceClean the appliance as specified toensure that it is not damaged by in-correct cleaning or unsuitable clean-ing products.
WARNINGRisk of electric shock!¡ An ingress of moisture can cause
an electric shock.▶ Do not use steam- or high-pres-
sure cleaners to clean the appli-ance.
¡ Liquid in the lighting can be dan-gerous.▶ The rinsing water must not run
into the light.
ATTENTION!¡ Unsuitable cleaning products may
damage the surfaces of the appli-ance.▶ Do not use hard scouring pads
or cleaning sponges.▶ Do not use harsh or abrasive
detergents.▶ Do not use cleaning products
with a high alcohol content.¡ If you clean fittings and accessor-
ies in the dishwasher, this maycause them to become deformedor discolour.▶ Never clean shelves or contain-
ers in the dishwasher.
1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.→ Page 22
2. Clean the appliance, the fittingsand the door seals clean with adish cloth, lukewarm water and alittle pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, drycloth.
4. Insert the fittings.5. Electrically connect the appliance.
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6. Switch on the appliance.→ Page 17
7. Putting the food into the appliance.
Removing the fittingsIf you want to clean the fittings thor-oughly, remove these from your ap-pliance.
Removing the freezer flap▶ Open the freezer compartment flap
and release from the holder.
Removing the freezer compartmentshelf▶ Pull out the freezer compartment
shelf and remove it.
Removing the frozen food container1. Take out the frozen food container
as far as it will go.2. Lift the frozen food container at the
front and remove it .
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Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingYou can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot-ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces-sary costs.
WARNINGRisk of electric shock!Improper repairs are dangerous.▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualifiedperson in order to prevent any risk.
MalfunctionsErrors Cause TroubleshootingThe appliance is not work-ing.No displays light up.
The mains plug has not beeninserted properly.
▶ Connect the mains plug.
Fuse has been tripped. ▶ Check the fuses.
The power has failed. 1. Check whether the power is on.2. Place ice packs (if available) on the
frozen food.
The appliance is not cooling,the displays and lightinglight up.
Showroom mode is switchedon.
▶ Carry out the appliance self-test.→ Page 27
a Once the appliance self-test hasended, the appliance switches tonormal operation.
The refrigeration unit isswitching on more fre-quently and for longer.
The appliance door wasopened frequently.
▶ Do not open appliance door unne-cessarily.
The ventilation openings arecovered up.
▶ Remove any obstructions from infront of the ventilation openings.
Automatic Super freezingdoes not switch on.
Not a fault. The appliancedecides independentlywhether automatic Superfreezing is required, andswitches it on or off automat-ically.
No action required.
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Information on display panelErrors Cause TroubleshootingMessage showing "D" or "E"appears in the display.
The electronics have detec-ted a fault.
▶ Call the after-sales service. → "Customer Service", Page 27
Temperature display flashes. Different causes are pos-sible.
▶ Press .a The alarm is switched off.
The appliance door is open. ▶ Close the appliance door.
The ventilation openings arecovered up.
▶ Remove any obstructions from infront of the ventilation openings.
Larger quantities of freshfood have been put in.
▶ Do not exceed the max. freezing ca-pacity. → "Freezing capacity", Page 19
The temperature displayflashes, a warning signalsounds and lights up.
Different causes are pos-sible.
▶ Press .a The alarm is switched off.
The appliance door is open. ▶ Close the appliance door.
The ventilation openings arecovered up.
▶ Remove any obstructions from infront of the ventilation openings.
Larger quantities of freshfood have been put in.
▶ Do not exceed the max. freezing ca-pacity. → "Freezing capacity", Page 19
Temperature problemErrors Cause TroubleshootingThe temperature differsgreatly from the setting.
Different causes are pos-sible.
1. Switch off the appliance.→ Page 17
2. Switch the appliance back on afterfive minutes. → Page 17
‒ If the temperature is toowarm, check the temperatureagain after a couple of hours.
‒ If the temperature is too cold,check the temperature againon the following day.
NoiseErrors Cause TroubleshootingAppliance has a hummingsound.
Not a fault. A motor is run-ning, e.g. refrigerating unit,fan.
No action required.
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Errors Cause TroubleshootingThe appliance bubbles,buzzes or gargles.
Not a fault. Refrigerant flowsthrough the pipes.
No action required.
The appliance clicks. Not a fault. Motor, switchesor solenoid valves areswitching on or off.
No action required.
Appliance crackles. Not a fault. Automatic de-frosting is running.
No action required.
The appliance makesnoises.
The appliance is not level. ▶ Align the appliance using a spiritlevel. If required, place somethingunderneath it.
Fittings wobble or stick. ▶ Check the removable fittings and, ifrequired, replace these.
Containers are touching. ▶ Move the containers apart.
Super freezing is switchedon.
No action required.
OdoursErrors Cause TroubleshootingThe appliance has an un-pleasant smell.
Different causes are pos-sible.
1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.→ Page 22
2. Clean the appliance. → Page 223. Clean all food packaging.4. To prevent odours from forming,
store strong smelling food in air-tight containers.
5. After 24 hours, check whetherodours are still forming.
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Conducting an appliance self-test1. Switch off the appliance.
→ Page 172. Switch the appliance back on after
approx. five minutes. → Page 173. Within the first 10 seconds after
switching on, press and hold for 3 to 5 seconds until an audiblesignal sounds.
a The appliance self-test starts.a While the appliance self-test is run-
ning, a long audible signal sounds.a If, at the end of the appliance self-
test, two audible signals soundand the temperature display indic-ates the set temperature, your ap-pliance is OK. The appliance thenswitches to normal operation.
a If, at the end of the appliance self-test, five audible signals soundand flashes for 10 seconds,inform the after-sales service.
Storage and disposal
Storage and disposalYou can find out here how to prepareyour appliance for storage. You willalso find out how to dispose of oldappliances.
Switching off the appliance1. Switch off the appliance.
→ Page 172. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.Unplug the appliance from themains or switch off the circuitbreaker in the fuse box.
3. Defrost the appliance. → Page 224. Clean the appliance. → Page 225. Leave the appliance door open.
Disposing of old applianceValuable raw materials can be re-claimed by recycling.
WARNINGRisk of harm to health!Children can lock themselves in theappliance, thereby putting their livesat risk.▶ Leave shelves and containers in-
side the appliance to prevent chil-dren from climbing in.
▶ Keep children away from the re-dundant appliance.
1. Unplug the appliance from themains.
2. Cut through the power cord.3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-
vironmentally friendly manner.
This appliance is labelled in ac-cordance with European Direct-ive 2012/19/EU concerningused electrical and electronicappliances (waste electrical andelectronic equipment - WEEE).The guideline determines theframework for the return and re-cycling of used appliances asapplicable throughout the EU.
Customer Service
Customer ServiceIf you have any queries, are unable torectify faults on the appliance your-self or if your appliance needs to berepaired, contact Customer Service.You can solve many problems your-self by consulting the information ontroubleshooting in these instructionsor on our website. If this is not thecase, contact our Customer Service.
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We will always find an appropriatesolution and try to avoid unnecessaryvisits being made by a Customer Ser-vice technician.With any warranty claims we willmake sure that your appliance is re-paired by trained Customer Servicetechnicians using genuine spareparts, including after the manufac-turer's warranty has expired.For safety reasons repairs to the ap-pliance should only be carried out bytrained specialist staff. The warrantyclaim becomes void if repairs or in-terventions have been carried out bypersons not authorised by us for thatpurpose or if our appliances havebeen fitted with spare, supplementaryor accessory parts that were notgenuine parts and then resulted in adefect.Function-relevant genuine spare partsaccording to the corresponding Eco-design Order can be obtained fromCustomer Service for a period of atleast 10 years from the date onwhich your appliance was placed onthe market within the European Eco-nomic Area.Note: Under the terms of the manu-facturer's warranty applicable to thelocation the use of Customer Serviceis free of charge. The minimum dura-tion of the warranty (manufacturer'swarranty for private consumers) inthe European Economic Area is 2years (except for Denmark andSweden, where it is 1 year) accord-ing to the terms of warranty applic-able to the location. The terms ofwarranty do not affect other rights orclaims held by yourself under locallegislation.
Detailed information about the war-ranty period and terms of warranty inyour country are available from Cus-tomer Service, your dealer or ourwebsite.When contacting Customer Service,you will need the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD)of your appliance.The contact details for Customer Ser-vice can be found in the enclosedCustomer Service directory or on ourwebsite.
Product number (E-Nr.) andproduction number (FD)The product number (E-Nr. ) and theproduction number (FD) can befound on the rating plate of the appli-ance.→ "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 4 , Page 15Make a note of your appliance's de-tails and the Customer Service tele-phone number to find them againquickly.
Technical data
Technical dataRefrigerant, cubic capacity and fur-ther technical specifications can befound on the rating plate.→ "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 4 , Page 15More information about your modelcan be found online at https://www.bsh-group.com/energylabel1.This web address is linked to the offi-cial EU EPREL product database. Atthe time of printing its web addresshad not yet been published. Pleasethen follow the instructions onsearching for models. The modelidentifier is made up of the charac-ters before the slash in the productnumber (E-Nr. ) on the rating plate.
1 Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area
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Alternatively you can also find themodel identifier in the first line of theEU energy label.
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