Operating instructions

fridge/freezer

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CTN(esf) 32../36..
Appliance at a glance
Contents
1 Appliance at a glance............................................ 2
1.1 Description of appliance and equipment.................. 2
1.2 Appliance range of use............................................. 2
1.3 Conformity................................................................ 3
1.4 Product data............................................................. 3
1.5 External dimensions of the appliance....................... 3
1.6 Saving energy.......................................................... 3
2 General safety information................................... 3
3 Controls and displays........................................... 4
3.1 Operating and control elements............................... 4
3.2 Temperature display................................................. 5
4 Putting into operation............................................ 5
4.1 Transporting the appliance....................................... 5
4.2 Installing the appliance............................................. 5
4.3 Changing over the door hinges................................. 6
4.4 Insertion into a row of kitchen units........................... 7
4.5 Disposing of packaging............................................ 8
4.6 Connecting the appliance......................................... 8
4.7 Switching on the appliance....................................... 8
5 Control.................................................................... 8
5.1 Door alarm................................................................ 8
5.2 Temperature alarm................................................... 8
5.3 Refrigerator compartment........................................ 9
5.4 Freezer compartment............................................... 10
6 Maintenance........................................................... 11
6.1 Defrosting with NoFrost............................................ 11
6.2 Cleaning the appliance............................................. 11
6.3 Replacing the interior illumination with LED lamp..... 12
6.4 Customer service..................................................... 12 Fig. 1
(1) Transport grips at back (10) Shelf, relocatable
7 Malfunctions........................................................... 12 (2) Operating and control (11) Drain hole
8 Decommissioning.................................................. 13 elements
8.1 Switching off the appliance....................................... 13 (3) Butter stop (12) Coldest zone
8.2 Taking the appliance out of service........................... 13 (4) Fan (13) Vegetable bin
(5) Door rack (14) Type plate
9 Disposing of the appliance................................... 14 (6) Interior light (15) Freezer compartment
(7) Shelf, sectioned (16) Ice-cube tray
The manufacturer works constantly on the further development (8) Bottle holder (17) Adjustable-height feet,
of all the types and models. Therefore please understand that transport castors at back
we have to reserve the right to make design, equipment and (9) Bottle shelf* (18) Egg tray
technical modifications.
To get to know all the benefits of your new appliance, please 1.2 Appliance range of use
read the information contained in these instructions carefully.
The instructions apply to several models. Differences may Intended use
occur. Text relating only to specific appliances is marked with
an asterisk (*). The appliance is only suitable for cooling food
Instructions for action are marked with a , the results of
products in a domestic or household-like envi-
action are marked with a . ronment. This includes, for example, use:
- in staff kitchens, bed and breakfast establish-
1 Appliance at a glance ments,
- by guests in country houses, hotels, motels
1.1 Description of appliance and equip- and other accommodation,
- for catering and similar services in the whole-
ment sale trade.
Note All other types of use are not permitted.
u Place food inside the appliance as shown in the diagram.
This allows the appliance to save energy during operation. Foreseeable misuse
u Shelves, drawers and baskets are arranged for optimum The following applications are expressly
energy efficiency on delivery.
forbidden:
- Storing and refrigerating medicines, blood
plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances and products based on the
Medical Device Directive 2007/47/EC

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 General safety information
- Use in areas at risk of explosions x For appliances supplied with wall spacers, the measurement
increases by 35 mm (see 4.2) .
Misusing the appliance may lead to damage to
the goods stored or they may spoil. 1.6 Saving energy
Climate classifications
- Pay attention to good ventilation. Do not cover ventilation
Depending on the climate classification the holes or grids.
appliance is designed to operate in restricted - Always keep the fan air slits clear.
ambient temperatures. The climate classifica- - Do not install the appliance in direct sunlight, next to an
oven, radiator or similar.
tion applying to your appliance is printed on the - Energy consumption is dependent on the installation condi-
rating plate. tions, e.g. ambient temperature (see 1.2) . If the ambient
temperature deviates from the standard temperature of
Note 25°C, the energy consumption may differ.
uKeep to the specified ambient temperatures - Open the appliance for as short a time as possible.
in order to guarantee that the appliance works - The lower the temperature is set the higher the energy
consumption.
properly. - Arrange the food in an organised way (see 1) .
- Keep all food properly packed and covered. This prevents
Climate classi- for ambient temperatures of frost from forming.
fication - Only take food out for as long as necessary so that it doesn’t
warm up too much.
SN 10 °C to 32 °C
- Inserting warm food: allow to cool down to room temperature
N 16 °C to 32 °C first.
- Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator.
ST 16 °C to 38 °C
- If you intend to be on holiday for a long time empty the refrig-
T 16 °C to 43 °C erator and switch it off.
Dust deposits increase energy consump-
tion:
1.3 Conformity - For refrigerators with heat exchangers
The refrigerant circuit has been tested for leaks. This appliance dust the metal grid on the back of the
complies with the applicable safety stipulations and with direc- appliance once a year.
tives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU, 2009/125/EG, 2011/65/EU and
2010/30/EU.
2 General safety information
1.4 Product data
Product data is included with the appliance, as per Directive
Danger for the user:
(EU) 2017/1369. The complete product data sheet is available - This device can be used by children and
on the Liebherr website under Downloads. people with impaired physical, sensory or
mental abilities or with a lack of experience
1.5 External dimensions of the appli- and knowledge provided that they are super-
ance vised or have received instruction in the safe
use of this device, and about the resulting
hazards. Children must not play with this
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
work must not be carried out by children
without adult supervision. Children aged
between 3 and 8 are allowed to load and
unload the appliance. Children below the age
of 3 must be kept away from the appliance
unless they are under continuous adult super-
vision.
- When disconnecting the appliance from the
supply, always take hold of the plug. Do not
pull the cable.
- In the event of a fault pull out the mains plug
Fig. 2 or deactivate the fuse.
- Do not damage the mains power cable. Do
a (mm) not operate the appliance with a defective
CTN(esf) 32.. 1761 mains power cable.
CTN(esf) 36.. 1911 - Repairs, interventions on the appliance and
the replacement of mains connection line may

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only be carried out by After-Sales Service or - Hot steam can lead to injury. Do not use elec-
other suitably trained specialist personnel. trical heating or steam cleaning equipment,
- Only assemble, connect and dispose of the open flames or defrosting sprays to defrost.
appliance according to the instructions. - Do not use sharp implements to remove the
- Please keep these instructions in a safe place ice.
and pass them on to any subsequent owners. Danger of crushing:
- Special lights, such as LED lights on the
- Do not hold the hinge when opening and
appliance, are used to illuminate the interior closing the door. Fingers may get caught.
of the appliance and are not suitable for room
lighting. Symbols on the appliance:
Fire hazard: The symbol can be located on the
compressor. It refers to the oil in the
- The coolant used (information on the model compressor and indicates the following
plate) is eco-friendly but also flammable. Any danger: Swallowing or inhaling can be fatal.
leaking coolant may ignite. This is only relevant for recycling. There is no
danger in normal operation.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit pipes.
This symbol is found on the compressor and
• Do not use an open flame or other source
indicates the danger of flammable materials.
of ignition inside the appliance.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the
appliance (e.g. steam cleaners, heaters, ice
cream makers, etc.). A sticker to this effect may be applied to the
• If the refrigerant leaks: remove any naked rear of the appliance. It refers to the foam-
padded panels in the door and/or the
flames or ignition sources from the vicinity housing. This is only relevant for recycling. Do
of the leakage point. Properly air the room. not remove the sticker.
Inform customer services.
- Do not store explosives or sprays using
Please observe the specific information in
combustible propellants such as butane, the other sections:
propane, pentane, etc. in the appliance. To
identify these spray cans, look for the list of DANGER identifies a situation involving direct
contents printed on the can, or a flame danger which, if not obviated, may
result in death or severe bodily
symbol. Gases possibly escaping may ignite injury.
due to electrical components. WARNING identifies a dangerous situation
- Keep burning candles, lamps and other items which, if not obviated, may result in
with naked flames away from the appliance so death or severe bodily injury.
that they do not set the appliance on fire. CAUTION identifies a dangerous situation
- Please be sure to store alcoholic drinks or which, if not obviated, may result in
other packaging containing alcohol in tightly minor or medium bodily injury.
closed containers. Any alcohol that leaks out NOTICE identifies a dangerous situation
may be ignited by electrical components. which, if not obviated, may result in
damage to property.
Danger of tipping and falling:
- Do not misuse the plinth, drawers, doors etc. Note identifies useful information and tips.
as a step or for support. This applies particu-
larly to children. 3 Controls and displays
Danger of food poisoning:
- Do not consume food which has been stored 3.1 Operating and control elements
too long.
Danger of frostbite, numbness and pain:
- Avoid lasting skin contact with cold surfaces
or refrigerated/frozen food or take protective
steps, e.g. wear gloves. Do not consume ice
cream, water ice or ice cubes immediately Fig. 3
and do not consume them too cold. (1) On/Off button, refriger- (6) Setting button, freezer
ator compartment compartment
Danger of injury and damage: (2) Fan button (7) SuperFrost buttont
(3) Setting button, refriger- (8) Alarm button
ator compartment

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(4) Refrigerator compart- (9) On/Off button, freezer
ment temperature compartment
display WARNING
(5) Freezer compartment Fire hazard and danger of damage!
temperature display u Do not place appliances emitting heat e.g. microwaves,
toasters etc. on the appliance!
3.2 Temperature display
During normal operation, the display shows:
WARNING
- the freezer temperature setting Blocked ventilation openings pose a risk of fire and damage!
- the chiller temperature setting u Always keep the ventilation openings clear. Always ensure
that the appliance is properly ventilated!
The freezer temperature display flashes if/when:
- You change the temperature setting NOTICE
- The appliance is not cold enough after switching on Risk of damage due to condensate!
- The temperature rises by several degrees u Do not install the appliance directly alongside a further
refrigerator/freezer.
The following displays indicate a fault. Possible causes and
solutions: (see 7) . Note
- The SuperFrost button flashes together with the temperature If you have several appliances next to one another, leave a gap
display. of 100mm between appliances. Otherwise condensation will
build up between the units.

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4.1 Transporting the appliance

CAUTION
Risk of injury and danger of damage as a result of incorrect
transport!
u Transport the appliance in a packed condition.
u Transport the appliance upright.
u Do not transport the appliance without assistance. Fig. 4
q Before you connect the appliance, report any damage
immediately to the delivery company.
4.2 Installing the appliance q The floor of the installation site must be horizontal and even.
q Do not install the appliance in direct sunlight, next to an
oven, radiator or similar.
WARNING q Install the appliance with the rear panel up against the wall
Fire hazard due to dampness! and always use the supplied wall spacers (see below).
If live parts or the mains lead become damp this may cause q Only ever move the appliance when it is empty.
short circuits. q The surface supporting the appliance must be at the same
u The appliance is designed for use in enclosed areas. Do not level as the surrounding floor.
operate the appliance outdoors or in areas where it is q Do not install the appliance on your own.
exposed to splash water or damp conditions.
q The more coolant there is in the appliance, the larger the
room in which the appliance is installed must be. If the room
is too small, any leak may create a flammable mixture of gas
and air. For each 8 g of coolant the installation space must
WARNING
Risk of fire due to short circuit! be at least 1 m3. Information on the coolant is on the model
If the mains cable/connector of the appliance or of another plate inside the appliance.
appliance touch the rear of the appliance, the mains cable/ u Detach the connecting cable from the rear of the appliance,
connector may be damaged by the appliance vibrations, removing the cable holder at the same time because other-
leading to a short circuit. wise there will be vibratory noise!
u Stand the appliance so that it is not touched by connectors
or main cables. NOTICE
u Do not plug the appliance or any others into sockets located The stainless steel doors are provided with a high-quality
near the rear of the appliance. surface coating and must not be treated using the accompa-
nying care product.

WARNING Otherwise the surface coating will be affected.

Fire hazard due to refrigerant! u Wipe the coated door surfaces using a soft, clean cloth
The coolant used is eco-friendly but also flammable. Any only.
leaking coolant may ignite. u Apply a stainless steel cleaner only to the stainless steel
u Do not damage the piping of the refrigeration circuit. side walls evenly, wiping with the grain. Subsequent
cleaning becomes easier as a result.
u Wipe side walls with a paint finish using a soft, clean
cloth only.

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u Remove the protective film from the decorative trims.
u Remove all transit supports.
The spacers supplied with some appliances must be used to
achieve the stated energy consumption. These will extend the
depth of the appliance by approx. 35 mm. The appliance is fully
functional if the spacers are not used, but does have a slightly
higher energy consumption.
u In the case of an appliance with
enclosed wall spacers, mount the
wall spacers on the back of the
appliance at the top left and right.

Fig. 5
u Close the upper door.
u Dispose of packaging material (see 4.5) . u Pull off the cover Fig. 5 (1) forwards and upwards.
u Align the appliance so that it u Lift off the cover Fig. 5 (2).
stands firmly and on a level by
applying the accompanying
spanner to the adjustable-
height feet (A) and using a CAUTION
spirit level. Risk of injury if the door tips!
u Then support the door: u Take good hold of the door.
Extend the adjustable foot at u Set down the door carefully.
the turn hinge (B) until it rests
u Unscrew the upper turn hinge Fig. 5 (3) (2x Torx® 25)
on the floor and then make a
Fig. 5 (4) and lift it off.
further 90° turn.
u Lift up the upper door and set it aside.

4.3.2 Detaching the lower door

Note u Close the lower door.
u Clean the appliance (see 6.2) . u Draw the middle bearing pin Fig. 6 (11) out of the turn hinge
and lower door.
If the appliance is installed in a very damp environment, u Remove the plastic cap Fig. 6 (10).
condensate may form on the outside of the appliance.
u Always see to good ventilation at the installation site.
CAUTION
4.3 Changing over the door hinges Risk of injury if the door tips!
u Take good hold of the door.
You can change over the door hinges if necessary. u Set down the door carefully.
Ensure that the following tools are to hand:
u Open the lower door.
q Torx® 25 u Unscrew the middle turn hinge (2x Torx® 25). Fig. 6 (13)
q Torx® 15 u Lift up the door and set it aside.
q Screwdriver
q Cordless screwdriver, if necessary 4.3.3 Transferring the middle bearing elements
q Second person for fitting work, if needed

4.3.1 Detaching the upper door

Note
u Remove any food from the door racks before removing the
door, so that no food falls out.

Fig. 6
u Carefully detach the cover panel Fig. 6 (12).
u Turn the middle turn hinge Fig. 6 (13) with the washer
Fig. 6 (14) through 180° and screw it firmly into place on the
new hinge side (with 4 Nm).
u Turn the cover panel Fig. 6 (12) through 180° and snap it into
place again on the new handle side.

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4.3.4 Transferring the lower bearing elements u Detach door handle Fig. 9 (32), stopper Fig. 9 (33) and pres-
sure plates Fig. 9 (34) and transfer to the opposite side.
u When fitting the pressure plates on the opposite side, make
sure they snap properly into place*

4.3.6 Fitting the lower door

u Place the lower door from above onto the lower bearing pin
Fig. 7 (22).
u Close the door.
u Place the plastic cap Fig. 6 (10) back onto the middle turn
hinge Fig. 6 (13).
u Place the middle bearing pin Fig. 6 (11) in the lower door, on
the new hinge side, through the middle turn hinge
Fig. 6 (13).

4.3.7 Fitting the upper door

u Place the upper door on the middle bearing pin Fig. 6 (11).
u Insert the upper turn hinge Fig. 5 (3) in the door on the new
hinge side.
u Screw the upper turn hinge firmly into place (with 4 Nm)
(2x Torx® 25) Fig. 5 (4). Possibly make preliminary holes
Fig. 7 with a bradawl or use a cordless screwdriver.
u Lift out the bearing pin Fig. 7 (22) together with washer u Apply the cover Fig. 5 (1) and cover Fig. 5 (2) to the opposite
Fig. 7 (23) and foot Fig. 7 (24). side from the outside and snap them into place.
u Lift off the stopper Fig. 7 (21).
u Unscrew Fig. 7 (26) the turn hinge Fig. 7 (25). 4.3.8 Aligning the doors
u Unscrew Fig. 7 (29) the bearing element Fig. 7 (28), transfer u If necessary, align the doors to the appliance housing by
it to the opposite location hole of the turn hinge and screw it way of the two oblong holes in the bottom turn hinge
firmly into place. Fig. 7 (25) and middle turn hinge Fig. 6 (13). To do so,
u Carefully lift off the cover on the handle side Fig. 7 (27) and unscrew the middle screw in the bottom turn hinge
transfer it to the opposite side. Fig. 7 (25).
u Screw the turn hinge Fig. 7 (25) firmly into place on the new
hinge side, possibly using a cordless screwdriver (with
4 Nm).
u Re-insert the stopper Fig. 7 (21) into the other hole. WARNING
u Re-insert the bearing pin Fig. 7 (22) together with washer Risk of injury due to the door dropping out!
and foot. In so doing, pay attention that the locating lug If the bearing parts are not screwed into place firmly enough,
points backwards the door may drop out. This may lead to severe injuries. What is
more, the door may not close and therefore the appliance may
4.3.5 Transferring the handles fail to cool properly.
u Screw the turn hinges firmly into place with 4 Nm.
On both the upper and lower door: u Check all of the screws and retighten if necessary.
u Transfer the spring clamp
Fig. 8 (31): Depress the
latch nose and pull the 4.4 Insertion into a row of kitchen units
spring clamp off over it.
u Slide the spring clamp
into place on the new
hinge side until it clicks
into place. Fig. 8

Fig. 9
Fig. 10
u Lift the stopper Fig. 9 (30) out of the door bearing bush and
(1) Stack cabinet (3) Kitchen cabinet
transfer it.
(2) Appliance (4) Wall

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x For appliances supplied with wall spacers, the measurement The socket must be easily accessible so that the appliance can
increases by 35 mm (see 4.2) . be quickly disconnected from the supply in an emergency. It
The appliance can be built into kitchen units. A top cupboard must be outside the area of the rear of the appliance.
Fig. 10 (2) can be added above the appliance in order to bring u Check the electrical connection.
the appliance Fig. 10 (1) up to the height of the fitted kitchen u Plug in the power plug.
units.
When installing with kitchen units (max. depth 580 mm), the
appliance can be positioned directly next to the kitchen cabinet
Fig. 10 (3). The appliance will project by 34 mm x at the sides 4.7 Switching on the appliance
and 50 mm x in the centre of the appliance in relation to the
kitchen cabinet front. Note
u To switch on the entire appliance it is necessary only to
NOTICE switch on the freezer compartment. In so doing, the refriger-
Danger of overheating due to insufficient air ventilation! ator compartment is automatically switched on as well.
The compressor may be damaged if there is insufficient air
ventilation. Put the appliance into operation about 2 hours before first
u Take care to ensure adequate air ventilation. loading food to be frozen.
u Observe the ventilation requirements.
4.7.1 Switching on the freezer compartment
Ventilation requirements:
u PressOn/Off button, freezer compartment Fig. 3 (9).
- At the back of the stack cabinet there has to be a ventilation w The appliance is switched on. The refrigerator compartment
duct of at least 50 mm depth throughout the width of the temperature display indicates the set temperature. The
stack cabinet. freezer compartment temperature display and the alarm
- The cross section of the ventilation gap below the ceiling button flash until the temperature is sufficiently low.
must be at least 300 cm2 . w If all LEDs in the display light up, demo mode is activated.
- the larger the ventilation space, the more energy-saving the Please contact the after sales service.
appliance is in operation.
If the appliance is installed with the hinges next to a wall 4.7.2 Switching on the refrigerator compart-
Fig. 10 (4), the distance between appliance and wall has to be ment
at least 40 mm. This corresponds to the projection of the
handle when the door is open. Note
u When the refrigerator compartment is switched on, the
4.5 Disposing of packaging freezer compartment is automatically switched on as well.

u Press On/Off button, refrigerator compartment Fig. 3 (1).

w The interior light is on when the door is open.
WARNING w The temperature display shines. Refrigerator compartment
Danger of suffocation due to packing material and plastic film! and freezer compartment are switched on.
u Do not allow children to play with packing material.

The packaging is made of recyclable materials: 5 Control

- corrugated board/cardboard
- expanded polystyrene parts 5.1 Door alarm
- polythene bags and sheets
For the fridge and freezer compartments
- polypropylene straps
An audible warning sounds if the door is open for
- nailed wooden frame with polyethylene panel* longer than 60 seconds.
u Take the packaging material to an official collecting point.
The audible warning stops automatically when the
door is closed.
4.6 Connecting the appliance
NOTICE 5.1.1 Muting the door alarm
Failure to connect properly The audible alarm can be muted when the door is open. The
Damage to the electronics. sound switch-off function is active as long as the door is left
u Do not use a standalone inverter. open.
u Do not use an energy saving plug. u Press alarm button Fig. 3 (8).
w The door alarm is silenced.

WARNING 5.2 Temperature alarm

Failure to connect properly
Fire hazard. The audible alarm sounds if the freezer temperature
u Do not use an extension cable. is not cold enough.
u Do not use distributor blocks. The alarm button flashes at the same time.*
The type of current (alternating current) and voltage at the
installation site have to conform with the data on the type plate
(see 1) . The cause of the temperature being too high may be:
The socket must be properly earthed and fused. The tripping - warm fresh food was placed inside
current for the fuse must be between 10 A and 16 A. - too much warm ambient air flowed in when rearranging and
removing food

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- Prolonged power outage Note
- the appliance is faulty u Long pressing of the setting button sets a slightly colder
The audible alarm is automatically silenced, the alarm button value within a small temperature range (e.g.: between 5 °C
Fig. 3 (8) goes out and the temperature display stops flashing and 7 °C). The LED of the next lower temperature range
when the temperature is sufficiently cold again.* then shines in the temperature display.
If the alarm status persists: (see 7) .
5.3.3 Fan
Note
With the fan you can rapidly cool large quantities of
Food may be spoilt if the temperature is not cold enough.
fresh food or achieve a relatively even distribution of
u Check the quality of the food. Do not consume spoiled food.
temperature across all the storage levels.

5.2.1 Muting the temperature alarm

The forced-air cooling is to be recommended:
The audible alarm can be muted. When the temperature is
sufficiently cold again, the alarm function is active again. - at high room temperature (above33 °C )
u Press alarm button Fig. 3 (8). - at high humidity
w The audible alarm is silenced. The forced-air cooling uses slightly more energy. To save
energy, the fan switches off automatically when the door is
5.3 Refrigerator compartment open.

The natural circulation of air in the refrigerator compartment Switching on the fan
results in zones differing in temperature. It is coldest directly u Briefly press the fan button Fig. 3 (2).
above the vegetable drawers and at the rear wall. It is warmest w The fan button shines.*
at the top front of the compartment and in the door. w The fan is active. In some appliances, the fan is only acti-
vated when the compressor is running.
5.3.1 Food refrigeration
To switch off the fan
Note u Briefly press the fan button Fig. 3 (2).
The energy consumption increases and the cooling perform- w The fan button goes out.*
ance decreases if the ventilation is inadequate. w The fan is switched off.
u Always keep the air slits of the fan free.
5.3.4 Shelves
u Store perishable food such as ready-to-serve dishes, meat
products and sausages in the coldest zone. Place butter and Moving or removing shelves
preserves in the upper area and in the door (see 1) . The shelves are prevented from being pulled out accidentally
u Use recyclable plastic, metal, aluminium and glass by pull out stops.
containers and cling film for wrapping.
u Always store raw meat and fish in clean, sealed containers
on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator, to prevent them
coming into contact with or dripping onto other foods.
u Always store liquids and food which is subject to odour or
taste transfer in closed containers or cover them.
u Use the front area of the refrigerator compartment floor only
for briefly putting down cooled products, e.g. when rear-
ranging and sorting. However do not leave cooled products
there otherwise they may be pushed back or tipped over
when the door is closed. Fig. 11
u Do not store food too close together to enable good air u Lift the shelf and pull forward a little.
circulation. u Adjust the height of the shelf. To do this move the slots along
the supports.
5.3.2 Setting the temperature u In order to remove the shelf fully, place it at a slant and pull
out towards the front.
The temperature depends on the following factors: u Insert shelf with the raised edge pointing upwards at the
- the door opening frequency back.
- how long the door is open for w The food does not freeze onto the rear wall.
- the room temperature at the site where the appliance is Dismantling shelves
installed u The shelves can be
- the type, temperature and quantity of frozen food dismantled for cleaning.
Temperature setting to be recommended: 5 °C
The temperature can be changed continuously. Once the 1 °C
setting is reached, it starts again with 9 °C.
u To access temperature adjustment: press the setting button,
refrigerator compartment Fig. 3 (3) once.
w The LED of the current temperature flashes in the tempera-
ture display.
u Press the setting button, refrigerator compartment Fig. 3 (3)
the number of times needed until the required temperature
shines in the LED display.

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5.3.5 Using the sectioned shelf

Fig. 12
Adjusting the height:
u Pull the glass plates out forwards one by one.
u Remove the support from the catch mechanism and click
into place at the required height.
Using both shelves:
u Lift the top glass plate and pull the bottom glass plate Fig. 16 *
forwards. u The door racks can be dismantled for cleaning.
w The glass plate (1) with the pull out stops must be at the
front so that the stops (3) point downward.
5.4 Freezer compartment
5.3.6 Door racks You can store frozen food, make ice cubes and freeze fresh
food in the freezer compartment.
Moving the storage rack
5.4.1 Freezing food
The rating plate indicates the maximum quantity of fresh food
you can freeze within 24 hours (see 1) under “Freezing
capacity ... kg/24h”.
A vacuum is generated after the door is closed. After closing
the door, wait for about 1 minute and then it opens more easily.

CAUTION
Risk of injury due to broken glass!
Fig. 13 * Bottles and cans containing drinks may burst when being
frozen. This applies particularly to sparkling drinks.
u Do not freeze bottles and cans containing drinks!

So that the food is rapidly frozen through to the core, do not

exceed the following quantities per pack
- Fruit, vegetables up to 1 kg
- Meat up to 2.5 kg
u Pack the food in portions in freezer bags, reusable plastic,
metal or aluminium containers

5.4.2 Storage life

Fig. 14 *
Standard values for the storage life of various types of food in
Dismantling door racks the freezer compartment:
Ice-cream 2 to 6 months
Sausage, ham 2 to 6 months
Bread, bakery products 2 to 6 months
Game, pork 6 to 10 months
Fatty fish 2 to 6 months
Lean fish 6 to 12 months
Cheese 2 to 6 months
Fig. 15 * Poultry, beef 6 to 12 months
Vegetables, fruit 6 to 12 months

The values indicated for storage life are standard ones.

5.4.3 Thawing food

- in the refrigerator compartment

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- in a microwave oven w The temperature range set for the normal mode shines in
- in a conventional or fan oven the temperature display.
- at room temperature w The appliance continues to operate in the energy-saving,
u Remove only as much food as is required. Use thawed food normal mode.
as quickly as possible.
u Food once thawed should be re-frozen only in exceptional 5.4.6 Shelves
cases.
Moving shelves
5.4.4 Setting the temperature u To remove the shelf: lift up at the front
and pull out.
Temperature setting to be recommended: -18 °C u To put the shelf back: simply push in as
The temperature can be changed continuously. Once the far as it will go.
-32 °C setting is reached, it starts again with -15 °C.
u To access temperature adjustment: press setting button,
freezer compartment Fig. 3 (6) once.
w The LED of the current temperature flashes in the tempera-
ture display of the freezer compartment.
u Press the setting button, freezer compartment Fig. 3 (6) the
number of times needed until the required temperature
6 Maintenance
shines in the LED display.
6.1 Defrosting with NoFrost
Note
u Long pressing of the setting button sets a slightly colder The NoFrost system automatically defrosts the appliance.
value within a small temperature range (e.g.: between -15 °C Refrigerator compartment:
and -18 °C). The LED of the next lower temperature range
The defrost water evaporates due to the compressor heat.
then shines in the temperature display.
Drops of water on the rear wall are perfectly normal.
u Regularly clean the drain opening to allow the water to flow
5.4.5 SuperFrost away (see 6.2) .
With this function you can freeze fresh food quickly Freezer compartment:
through to the core. The appliance operates with The moisture condenses on the evaporator, is periodically
maximum refrigeration. The noise of the refrigeration defrosted and evaporates.
unit may be temporarily louder as a result. u The appliance does not have to be manually defrosted.
You can freeze as many kilograms of fresh food within 24 hrs as
is indicated on the type plate under “Freezing capacity ... kg/ 6.2 Cleaning the appliance
24hrs”. This maximum freezing quantity can vary depending on
model and climate class. Clean the appliance regularly.
You have to activate SuperFrost in good time, depending on
how much fresh food is to be frozen: about 6 hours before
placing the food inside in case of small amounts and about 24 WARNING
hours in advance in case of the maximum amount of food to be Risk of injury and damage as a result of hot steam!
frozen. Hot steam can lead to burns and can damage the surfaces.
Wrap produce and spread it out as far as possible. Do not allow u Do not use any steam cleaners!
produce to be frozen to touch produce that is already frozen to
prevent the latter thawing. NOTICE
You do not have to activate SuperFrost in the following cases: Incorrect cleaning damages the appliance!
u Do not use cleaning agents in concentrated form.
- when placing frozen food in the freezer
u Do not use any scouring or abrasive sponges or steel wool.
- when freezing up to approx. 2 kg fresh food daily u Do not use any sharp or abrasive cleaning agents, nor any
Freezing with SuperFrost that contain sand, chloride or acid.
u Do not use chemical solvents.
u Briefly press the SuperFrost button Fig. 3 (7). u Do not damage or remove the type plate on the inside of the
w The SuperFrost button shines.* appliance. It is important for the customer service.
w The freezer temperature drops, the appliance operates with u Do not pull off, bend or damage cables or other compo-
the maximum refrigerating capacity. nents.
u Do not allow any cleaning water to enter the drain channel,
Note ventilation grille or electrical parts.
u Pressing the SuperFrost button can cause the compressor u Please use soft cleaning cloths and a universal pH-neutral
to switch on up to 8 minutes later, thanks to the integrated cleaning agent.
switch-on delay. This delay increases the service life of the u Please use cleaning and care products suitable for contact
compressor. with foodstuffs in the appliance interior.
In case of a small amount of food to be frozen: u Empty appliance.
u wait approx. 6 h. u Pull out the power plug.
In case of the maximum amount of food to be frozen (see
type plate):
u wait about 24 h. u Clean plastic outer and inner surfaces with lukewarm
u To obtain maximum freezing efficiency place fresh produce water and a little washing-up liquid.
on the shelves and already frozen produce on the compart-
ment base.
w SuperFrost is automatically deactivated after about 65 h.
w The SuperFrost button extinguishes once freezing is
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Malfunctions
NOTICE u Switch off the appliance.
The stainless steel doors are treated with a high quality surface u Pull out the mains plug or switch off/unscrew the fuse.
coating and must not be treated with stainless steel care prod- u Take hold of the lamp cover at
ucts. the top and bottom Fig. 17 (1).
u Disengage the lamp cover at
the back and detach it
Otherwise the surface coating will be affected. Fig. 17 (2).
u Coated door surfaces and painted side walls must only u Replace the lamp Fig. 17 (3).
be wiped with a soft, clean cloth. If they are very dirty, use a u Clip the back end of the cover
little water or a neutral cleaner. A microfibre cloth may also in and clip the sides into place.
be used.
u If the stainless steel side walls are dirty, clean them using
a commercially available stainless steel cleaning agent. Fig. 17
Then evenly apply the accompanying stainless steel care
product, making strokes in the direction of the grain.
6.4 Customer service
u Clean drain hole: Remove deposits
First check whether you can correct the fault yourself by refer-
with a narrow instrument, e.g. a
ence to the list (see 7) . If this is not the case, please contact
cotton bud.
the customer service whose address is given in the enclosed
customer service list.

u Most of the parts can be dismantled for cleaning: see the WARNING
relevant chapter. Risk of injury if repair work is not carried out professionally!
u All the fittings can be put in the dishwasher.* u Have any repairs and action - not expressly specified - on
u Clean drawers by hand with lukewarm water and a little the appliance and mains cable carried out by service
washing up liquid.* personnel only. (see 6)
u Vegetable bin roller bases can also be cleaned in the
dishwasher.* u Read the appliance
u Clean other items of equipment by hand with lukewarm designation
water and a little washing-up liquid.* Fig. 18 (1), service
After cleaning: No. Fig. 18 (2) and
u Wipe dry the appliance and items of equipment. serial No. Fig. 18 (3)
u Connect the appliance and switch it on again. off the type plate
u Switch on SuperFrost (see 5.4.5) . located inside the
When the temperature is sufficiently cold: appliance on the left-
u Put the food back inside. hand side.

6.3 Replacing the interior illumination Fig. 18

with LED lamp u Notify the customer service, specifying the fault, appliance
designation Fig. 18 (1), service No. Fig. 18 (2) and serial No.
In the device, an LED lamp is used as standard illumination for Fig. 18 (3).
the interior space. w This will help us to provide you with a faster and more accu-
rate service.
When an incandescent bulb is used: u Keep the appliance closed until the customer service
q Use an incandescent lamp with max. 15 W and E14 socket. arrives.
q Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must w The food will stay cool longer.
comply with the details on the rating plate (see 1) . u Pull out the mains plug (not by pulling the connecting cable)
or switch off the fuse.
When a LED is used:
q Use only the original LED lamp from the manufacturer. The
lamp can be obtained through customer service or a 7 Malfunctions
specialist dealer (see 6.4) .
Your appliance is designed and manufactured for a long life
span and reliable operation. If a malfunction nonetheless
occurs during operation, check whether it is due to a handling
WARNING error. In this case you will have to be charged for the costs
Risk of injury from LED light! incurred, even during the warranty period. You may be able to
The light intensity of the LED lighting corresponds to risk group rectify the following faults yourself:
RG 2.
If the cover is removed: Appliance does not work.
u Do not look directly into the light at close quarters through → The appliance is not switched on.
optical lenses. Doing so may damage your eyes. u Switch on the appliance.
→ The power plug is not properly inserted in the wall socket.
u Check power plug.
WARNING → The fuse of the wall socket is not in order.
Fire hazard from the LED light! u Check fuse.
If different LED lights are used, there is a danger of overheating The compressor runs for a long time.
or fire. → The compressor switches to a low speed when little cold is
u Use the manufacturer's original LED light. needed. Although the running time is increased as a result,
energy is saved.

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 Decommissioning
u This is normal in energy-saving models. u Set the temperature to a colder setting and check after 24
→ SuperFrost is activated. hours.
u The compressor runs for longer in order to rapidly cool the → The appliance is too close to a source of heat (stove, heater
food. This is normal. etc).
u Change the position of the appliance or the source of heat.
A LED on the bottom rear of the appliance (at the
compressor) flashes regularly every 15 seconds*. The internal light does not come on.
→ The inverter is equipped with a diagnostic LED. → The appliance is not switched on.
u The flashing is normal. u Switch the appliance on.
Excessive noise. → The door was open for longer than 15 minutes.
→ Due to the various speed steps, speed-regulated* compres- u The internal light switches itself off automatically after about
sors can generate different running noises. 15 minutes if the door is open.
u The sound is normal. → If the inside light does not come on but the temperature
display is lit up, the lamp (if model comes with an LED
A bubbling and gurgling noise. lamp) needs replacing.
→ This noise comes from the refrigerant flowing in the refriger-
ation circuit.
u The sound is normal.
WARNING
A quiet clicking noise. Risk of injury from LED light!
→ The noise is produced whenever the refrigeration unit The light intensity of the LED lighting corresponds to risk group
(motor) automatically switches on or off. RG 2.
u The sound is normal. If the cover is removed:
A hum. It is briefly a little louder when the refrigeration u Do not look directly into the light at close quarters through
unit (the motor) switches on. optical lenses. Doing so may damage your eyes.
→ The refrigeration increases automatically when the
SuperFrost, function is activated, fresh food has just been u Change the lamp (see 6) .
placed in the appliance or the door has been left open for a
while.
u The sound is normal.
8 Decommissioning
→ The ambient temperature is too high.
u Solution: (see 1.2) 8.1 Switching off the appliance
A low hum.
Note
→ The sound is produced by air flow noise of the fan.
u To switch on the entire appliance it is necessary only to
u The sound is normal. switch off the freezer compartment. In so doing, the refriger-
Vibration noises ator compartment is automatically switched off as well.
→ The appliance is not standing firmly on the floor. As a result
objects and adjacent units start to vibrate when the refriger- 8.1.1 Switching off the freezer compartment
ator is running.
u Align the appliance using the adjustable feet. u Press ON/OFF button, freezer compartment Fig. 3 (9) for at
u Keep bottles and jars apart. least 3 seconds.
The SuperFrost button flashes together with the tempera- w The temperature displays are dark. The entire appliance is
ture display. switched off.
→ There is a fault.
8.1.2 Switching off the refrigerator compart-
u Please contact the after-sales service (see 6) .
ment
All LEDs are illuminated in the refrigerator compartment
temperature display. u Press ON/OFF button, refrigerator compartment Fig. 3 (1)
→ Demo mode is activated. for at least 3 seconds.
u Please contact the after-sales service (see 6) . w The interior light is off.
w The temperature display of the refrigerator compartment is
The outer surfaces of the appliance are warm*. dark.
→ The heat of the refrigeration circuit is used to prevent
condensate from forming. Note
u This is normal. u If only the refrigerator compartment is to be switched off, e.g
The temperature is not cold enough. during holidays, then always pay attention: the freezer
→ The door of the appliance is not properly closed. compartment temperature display has to shine.
u Close the door of the appliance.
→ Insufficient ventilation. 8.2 Taking the appliance out of service
u Keep ventilation grille clear, and clean it.
u Empty the appliance.
→ The ambient temperature is too high. Switch off the appliance (see 8) .
u
u Solution: (see 1.2) . u Remove mains connector.
→ The appliance was opened too frequently or for too long. u Clean the appliance (see 6.2) .
u Wait to see whether the appliance reaches the required
temperature by itself. If not, please contact the after sales
service (see 6) . u Leave the door open to prevent odour.
→ Too much fresh food was placed inside without SuperFrost.
u Solution: (see 5.4.5)
→ The temperature is incorrectly set.

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Disposing of the appliance
9 Disposing of the appliance
The appliance contains some reusable materials
and should be disposed of properly - not simply
with unsorted household refuse. Appliances which
are no longer needed must be disposed of in a
professional and appropriate way, in accordance
with the current local regulations and laws.

When disposing of the appliance, ensure that the refrigeration

circuit is not damaged to prevent uncontrolled escape of the
refrigerant it contains (data on type plate) and oil.
u Disable the appliance.
u Pull out the plug.
u Cut through the connecting cable.

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