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General| Product color | White |
|---|---|
| Custom panel-ready | No |
| Appliance placement | Built-in |
| Anti-bacterial function | Yes |
| Star rating | 4* |
| Freezing capacity | 4 kg/24h |
| Freezer net capacity | 63 L |
| Freezer number of shelves/baskets | 3 |
| Storage time during power failure | 13 h |
| Fridge net capacity | 219 L |
| Fridge number of shelves/baskets | 5 |
| Annual energy consumption | 280 kWh |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 545 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 541 mm |
| Height | 1772 mm |
The packaging is environmentally friendly and recyclable; dispose of it properly.
Old appliances contain valuable raw materials that can be reclaimed through recycling.
Read operating and installation instructions carefully for important information on use and maintenance.
Contains flammable refrigerant (R600a); ensure tubing is not damaged during transport and installation.
Keep flames away, ventilate room, switch off appliance, pull plug, notify customer service.
Avoid electrical appliances, steam cleaners, sharp objects inside; do not store flammable propellants.
Keep children away from packaging and appliance; ensure lock keys are out of reach.
Appliance suitable for refrigerating, freezing, ice making; designed for domestic use.
Details the main On/Off switch, temperature selection button, display lamps, and "super" button.
Specifies permitted ambient temperatures for appliance operation based on climatic category.
Ensures air circulation at the back for efficient operation and prevents increased electricity consumption.
Wait at least 1/2 hour after installation before switching on the appliance.
Connect to 220-240V/50Hz via a correctly installed earthed socket, fused 10-16A.
Do not connect to energy saver plugs or power inverters that convert DC to AC.
Press main switch; temperature display flashes until required temperature is reached.
Factory sets refrigerator compartment at +4 °C; perishable food should not be stored warmer.
Refrigerator compartment temperature can be set from +2 °C to +8 °C.
Lower refrigerator temperatures also cause lower temperatures in the freezer compartment.
Temperature rises with frequent door opening or large food insertion.
Normal formation on rear panel; defrosts automatically via drainage channel.
Explains coldest and warmest zones for optimal storage of different food types.
Wrap food well to retain aroma, colour, freshness, and prevent taste transfer.
Guides placement of food in freezer, shelves (top-down), and vegetable containers.
Recommended placement of items in door racks, from top to bottom.
Information on the appliance's usable capacity can be found on the rating plate.
Details on adjusting shelves, Vario shelf, bottle holder, and cold meat drawer.
How to read the indicator and set the temperature controller for optimal cooling.
Functions include storing frozen food, making ice cubes, and freezing fresh food.
Keep the freezer door closed to prevent thawing and high energy consumption.
Check packaging integrity, sell-by date, and supermarket freezer temperature (≤-18 °C).
Ensure air circulation; remove drawers for large quantities of food.
Lists foods appropriate and inappropriate for freezing, including specific examples.
Process of brief immersion in boiling water to retain colour, flavour, and vitamins.
Freeze fresh, undamaged food; keep separate from already frozen items.
Information on the maximum freezing capacity within 24 hours is on the rating plate.
Steps for wrapping food correctly: place, press out air, seal, and label.
Lists suitable materials (film, foil, tins) and unsuitable ones (paper, bags).
Provides recommended storage durations for fish, meat, poultry, vegetables, and fruit.
Freezes food quickly to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance, and flavour.
Switch on the "super" button several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer.
Fast freeze may slightly increase refrigeration of the refrigerator compartment.
Instructions on filling the ice cube tray and loosening frozen cubes.
Symbols indicate how many months frozen food can be stored for.
Use ice block to keep frozen food cold during loading or accelerate freezing.
Methods include room temperature, refrigerator, electric oven, or microwave.
Do not refreeze food that has begun to defrost; only refreeze food that will be cooked.
Press the main switch to turn off the refrigerating unit and interior light.
Steps for disconnection: switch off, pull plug, clean, leave door open.
Automatic defrosting occurs; condensation runs to channel and evaporates.
Procedure for manual defrosting, including storing food and catching water.
Place a pan of hot water in the freezer compartment to speed up defrosting.
Unplug appliance; clean with lukewarm water and mild detergent; wipe door seal with clear water.
Avoid abrasive cleaners; do not wash shelves in dishwasher; clean condensation channel.
Install in cool place, avoid heat sources, cool food first, keep door closed briefly.
Defrost and clean the appliance regularly; clean the rear of the appliance.
Describes normal noises like humming, bubbling, and clicking.
Ensure appliance is level and free-standing; check drawers and bottle placement.
Addresses faults where temperature differs greatly from the set value.
Procedure for checking and changing the interior light bulb.
Identifies a blocked condensation outlet as the cause for a wet floor.
Solution for refrigerator compartment being too cold is to increase the temperature setting.
Addresses frequent and prolonged switching on of the refrigerating unit.
Troubleshooting steps for when the refrigerator has no cooling capacity.
Explains causes for the temperature display lamp flashing, like door openings.
Quote product (E-Nr) and production (FD-Nr) numbers for efficient customer service.
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