This document provides a comprehensive user manual for the Hanseatic HCD18983DI Side-by-Side Fridge Freezer, covering its functions, technical specifications, usage, and maintenance.
Function Description
The Hanseatic HCD18983DI is a side-by-side fridge freezer designed for household use. Its primary functions include:
- Chilling fresh food: The refrigerator compartment is intended for storing fresh food items at optimal temperatures.
- Storing commercially available deep-frozen food: The freezer compartments are suitable for long-term storage of pre-frozen goods.
- Deep freezing fresh, room-temperature foods: The freezer can rapidly freeze fresh food to preserve its quality.
- Making ice cubes: An integrated ice maker facilitates the production of ice cubes.
The appliance is designed to operate within ambient temperatures ranging from +10 °C to +43 °C, making it suitable for various climate categories (SN-N-ST-T). It is not intended for commercial use, multiple-party use in multi-family homes, or for storing medical products like blood reserves or laboratory samples. The internal lighting is solely for illuminating the appliance interior and not for room lighting.
Important Technical Specifications
The HCD18983DI model has the following key technical specifications:
- Model Identifier: HCD18983DI
- Item Number: 90331202
- Device Measurements (Height x Width x Depth): 1898 mm x 833 mm x 648 mm
- Unloaded Weight: 110 kg
- Refrigerant: R600a
- Filling Capacity Refrigerant: 72 g
- Foaming Agent: Cyclopentane
- Rated Power: 170 W
- Supply Voltage / Frequency / Rated Current: 220 - 240 V ~ / 50 Hz / 1.9 A
- Protection Class: 1
- Climate Class: SN-N-ST-T (suitable for ambient temperatures between +10 °C and +43 °C)
- Energy Efficiency: This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class F.
Usage Features
The appliance offers a range of features to enhance usability and food preservation:
Display and Operating Field:
The control panel features a digital display and sensor buttons for temperature adjustment and special functions.
- REF. TEMP. (23): Sensor button to set the temperature in the refrigerator.
- FRZ. TEMP. (22): Sensor button to set the temperature in the freezer.
- MODE (21): Sensor button to select functions like "AUTO," "SUPER FRZ.," or "SUPER COOL."
- UNLOCK (20): Sensor button to unlock the control panel.
- Temperature Display (24): Shows the current temperature.
- OFF Indicator (25): Lights up when the fridge is switched off.
- REF. Indicator (26): Lights up when the refrigerator temperature is displayed.
- FRZ. Indicator (15): Lights up when the freezer temperature is displayed.
- AUTO Indicator (17): Lights up when the AUTO function is active (refrigerator at +5 °C, freezer at -18 °C).
- SUPER FRZ. Indicator (18): Lights up when the SUPER FRZ. function is active (freezer at -24 °C).
- SUPER COOL Indicator (19): Lights up when the SUPER COOL function is active (refrigerator at +2 °C).
Operation Modes:
- AUTO Function: Sets the ideal temperatures for both compartments (refrigerator +5 °C, freezer -18 °C).
- SUPER FRZ. Function: Rapidly pre-chills the freezer to -24 °C for quick freezing of fresh food, automatically switching back to the previous setting after 24 hours.
- SUPER COOL Function: Quickly pre-chills the refrigerator to +2 °C for rapid cooling, automatically switching back to the previous setting after 6 hours.
Internal Layout:
The appliance is equipped with:
- Interior Light (1): Illuminates the refrigerator compartment.
- Glass Shelves (2, 3): For storing food items.
- Glass Shelf as a Cover (3): For the large fruit/vegetable drawer.
- Fridge Door (4): With door shelves (5) and bottle racks (7).
- Door Shelves (5): For smaller items.
- Fruit/Vegetable Drawer (6): For fresh produce.
- Bottle Rack (7): In the fridge door for bottles.
- Flexible Zone (8): A drawer with adjustable temperature and humidity, suitable for drinks, dry goods, or fruits/vegetables.
- Sliding Drawer (9): In the freezer compartment.
- Middle Freezer Drawer (10): For frozen goods.
- Lower Freezer Drawer ("Freeze Zone") (11): For frozen goods.
- Freezer Door (12): With freezer drawers.
- Screw Feet (13): For leveling the appliance.
- Moisture Zone (14): A drawer with higher temperature and humidity, ideal for broccoli, carrots, spinach, cabbage, etc.
Food Storage Recommendations:
- Refrigerator: Store cooked and baked goods on glass shelves (2) and (3). Fresh fruit and vegetables in the fruit/vegetable drawer (6). Spreadable butter and cheese on the upper door shelves (5). Eggs and best-kept in the supplied egg tray.
- Flexible Zone (8): Can be adjusted for drinks, dry goods, or fruits/vegetables.
- Moisture Zone (14): Ideal for fresh fruit and vegetables.
- Freezer: Store frozen goods in the sliding drawer (9) and freezer drawers (10) and (11).
- Ice Cubes: Use the ice cube maker (30) with the filling container (32) and storage container (31).
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance ensures the longevity and efficient operation of the appliance.
Checking and Cleaning Door Seals:
- Regularly check door seals for tightness.
- Clean dirty seals with clear water.
Cleaning the Exterior:
- Use a mild, pH-neutral soapy water for painted surfaces.
- Use special stainless steel cleaner for stainless steel surfaces.
- Avoid harsh, granular, soda, acid, solvent-based, or abrasive cleaners.
- Use soft cloths for cleaning.
Cleaning the Reverse Side:
- Remove dust and clean the back of the appliance and the compressor once or twice a year with a soft brush.
Cleaning the Interior:
- The appliance features an automatic defrost system.
- Disconnect the mains plug before cleaning.
- Remove all food and parts (glass shelves, drawers, door shelves, ice cube maker).
- Clean the interior with a solution of 100 ml vinegar and 200 ml water, then wipe with clean water and dry.
- Clean drawers, glass shelves, and door shelves with warm water and washing-up liquid.
- Ensure food remains adequately cooled during cleaning by storing it in a cool room or an insulated bag.
Cleaning the Ice Cube Maker:
- Remove the ice cube maker (30) from the storage container (31) and remove the lid (35).
- Wash the ice cube maker (30), storage container (31), and lid (35) with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly with clear water.
- Reassemble the ice cube maker.
Interior Light:
- The interior light uses maintenance-free LEDs. If the light does not work, contact customer service. Do not attempt to replace the interior light yourself.
Troubleshooting:
A troubleshooting table is provided to help users identify and resolve common malfunctions. It covers issues such as the compressor not running, insufficient cooling, and unusual noises, offering possible causes and solutions. For complex issues, authorized specialists should be contacted.
Delivery and Installation:
- Upon delivery, check the package contents against the packing list.
- Allow the appliance to stand upright for two hours before starting it up if it was transported horizontally.
- Ensure the appliance is placed on a stable, level surface, maintaining minimum distances from walls and heat sources.
- Clean the interior before first use with a vinegar and water solution to remove any new appliance odors.
Waste Prevention, Free Return, and Disposal:
The manual provides guidelines for environmentally friendly disposal of the appliance and its components, including batteries and packaging materials, in accordance with EU directives.
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