Siemens GU15DA50GB freezer
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1. en Instruction for Use GU D Built under appliance SIEMENS en Table of Contents Safety and warning information Information concerning disposal Stope Of delivery a Observe ambient temperature and ventilation Connecting the appliance Installation location esseere Getting to know your appliance Switching the appliance ON Setting the temperature Alarm UNCION Usable Capachty nen naar Freezer compartment sesser Max freezing capacity een 9 Freezing and storing food 9 Freezing fresh food 10 Super freszing 11 Thawing frozen food sesser 11 Interior TIMINGS sr learn 11 Switching the appliance Off 12 D frosting EEA AAS a descend 12 Cleaning the appliance 13 Tips for saving energy anne 13 Operating NOISES 14 Eliminating minor faults yourself 14 Customer service 15 Safety and warning information Before you switch ON the appliance Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully They contain important information on how to install use and maintain the appliance The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings Retain all documents for subsequent use or fo2. For appliances operated in non European countries check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply This information can be found on the rating plate Fig HI Installation location Install the appliance in a dry well ventilated room The installation location should neither be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source 9 a cooker radiator etc If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable use a Suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances to a heat source m 3 cm to electric or gas cookers m 30 cm to an oil or coal fired cooker Getting to know your appliance Please fold out the illustrated last page These operating instructions refer to several models The features of the models may vary The diagrams may differ Fig 1 5 Controls 6 Freezer shelf 7 Freezer drawer 8 Ventilation opening en Controls Fig 2 Not all models 4 Temperature controller Is used to set the freezer compartment temperature On Off button Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off super button Switches super freezing on and off Illuminates when super freezing is on Alarm display Lights up if the freezer compartment becomes too warm It goes out when the freezer compartment has reached the set temperature Alarm button Used to switch off the warning signal see
3. m Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth Risk of low temperature burns m Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food ice or the evaporator pipes etc Risk of low temperature burns Children in the household m Keep children away from packaging and its parts Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film m Do not allow children to play with the appliance m the appliance features a lock keep the key out of the reach of children General regulations The appliance is suitable m for freezing food m for making ice This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment The appliance is suppressed according to EU Directive 2004 108 EC The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances EN 60335 2 24 Information concerning disposal lt 9 Disposal of packaging The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit All utilised materials are environmentally safe and recyclable Please help us by disposing of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal Ww Disposal of your old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances This appliance is identified RL a
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5. chapter Alarm function en Switching the appliance on Fig 2 Press the On Off button 2 the button is lit The temperature alarm is switched off by pressing the alarm button 5 The alarm display 4 lights up until the appliance has reached the set temperatures We recommend the medium setting Operating tips m The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal m lf the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re opened after it has been closed wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised m The refrigeration system may cause several areas of the freezer shelves to frost quickly This does not affect function or power consumption The appliance does not require defrosting until the entire surface of the freezer shelf is covered with more than 5 mm of frost or ice Setting the temperature Fig 2 Set the temperature controller 1 to a number with a coin The higher the number the lower the temperature Alarm function Not all models The warning signal switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm Switching off the warning signal Press the alarm button to switch off the warning signal Fig 2 5 Note Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food Only ready meals boiled or fried may be refrozen No longer store the frozen produce for the max storage period Alarm display The display lights up if th
6. consumed raw such as lettuce or radishes eggs in shells grapes whole apples pears and peaches hard boiled eggs yoghurt soured milk Sour cream creme fraiche and mayonnaise 10 Packing frozen food To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out place in airtight containers 1 Place food in packaging 2 Remove air 3 Seal the wrapping 4 Label packaging with contents and date of freezing Suitable packaging Plastic film tubular film made of polyethylene aluminium foil freezer containers These products are available from specialist outlets Unsuitable packaging Wrapping paper greaseproof paper cellophane bin liners and used shopping bags Items suitable for sealing packaged food Rubber bands plastic clips string cold resistant adhesive tape etc Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene can be sealed with a film heat sealer Shelf life of frozen food Storage duration depends on the type of food At a temperature of 18 C m Fish sausage ready meals and cakes and pastries up to 6 months m Cheese poultry and meat up to 8 months m Vegetables and fruit up to 12 months Super freezing Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins nutritional value appearance and flavour Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment switch on super freezing to prevent an unwanted temperature rise As a rule 4 6 hours is ad
7. m f possible transport deep frozen food in an insulated bag and place guickly in the freezer compartment Note when loading products m Freeze large quantities of food preferably in the very top compartment where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently m Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or the frozen food containers Note Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen If required move the frozen food to the frozen food containers Storing frozen food Insert frozen food container all the way to ensure unrestricted air circulation en Freezing fresh food Freeze fresh and undamaged food only To retain the best possible nutritional value flavour and colour vegetables should be blanched before freezing Aubergines peppers zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops Note Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen m The following foods are suitable for freezing Cakes and pastries fish and seafood meat game poultry vegetables fruit herbs eggs without shells dairy products such as cheese butter and quark ready meals and leftovers such as soups stews cooked meat and fish potato dishes souffl s and desserts m The following foods are not suitable for freezing Types of vegetables which are usually
8. Ice cube tray Fig H 1 Fill the ice cube tray full of drinking water and place in the freezer compartment 2 If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer compartment loosen with a blunt implement only spoon handle 3 To loosen the ice cubes twist the ice tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water Ice pack Fig 0 If a power failure or malfunction occurs the ice packs can be used to slow down the thawing process The longest storage time is obtained by placing the ice pack on the food in the top compartment Switching the appliance off Fig 2 Press the On Off button 2 Refrigeration unit switches off Disconnecting the appliance If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period 1 Switch off the appliance 2 Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse 3 Clean the appliance 4 Leave the appliance door open 12 Defrosting Note Approx 4 hours before defrosting the appliance switch on super freezing so that the food drops to a very low temperature and can therefore be stored at room temperature for a longer period Proceed as follows 1 Place the frozen food containers with the food in a cool location Place the ice pack if enclosed on the food 2 Switch the appliance off 3 Pull out the mains plug or remove the fuse 4 To accelerate the defrosting process place two pans of hot water on a trivet in the appliance Close the appliance door to prevent heat from escapi
9. ccording to the European guideline 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid return and re use of old appliances A Warning Redundant appliances 1 Pull out the mains plug 2 Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug 3 Do not take out the trays and receptacles children are therefore prevented from climbing in 4 Do not allow children to play with the appliance once it has spent its useful life Danger of suffocation en Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal Scope of delivery After unpacking all parts check for any damage in transit If you have any complaints please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer service The delivery consists of the following parts Built under appliance Interior fittings depending on model Bag containing installation materials Operating instructions Installation manual Customer service booklet Warranty enclosure Information on the energy consumption and noises en Observe ambient temperature and ventilation Ambient temperature The appliance is designed for a specific climate class Depending on the climate class the appliance can be operated at the f
10. e freezer compartment becomes too warm Frozen food is at risk of thawing The alarm may switch on without any risk to the frozen food m when the appliance is switched on m when large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance m when changing the temperature controller to a higher number Usable capacity Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate Fig HI Fully utilising the freezer volume The maximum amount of food can be placed in the freezer by removing all fittings The food can be stacked directly on the shelves and in the bottom of the freezer compartment Removing the fittings Pull out the frozen food container all the way lift at the front and remove Fig Ei Freezer compartment Use the freezer compartment m To store deep frozen food m To make ice cubes m To freeze food Note Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly If the door is open the frozen food will thaw The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice Also waste of energy due to high power consumption en Max freezing capacity Information about the max freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate Fig HI Freezing and storing food Purchasing frozen food m Packaging must not be damaged m Use by the use by date m Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be 18 C or lower
11. e freezer compartment is too warm Frozen food is at risk To switch off the warning signal press the alarm button 5 Appliance is open Close the appliance Ventilation openings have been covered Ensure that there is adequate ventilation Too much food was placed in the freezer compartment at once Do not exceed max freezing capacity When the fault has been eliminated the alarm button 5 goes out shortly afterwards Customer service Your local customer service can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer service index Please provide customer service with the appliance product number E Nr and production number FD These specifications can be found on the rating plate Fig EJ To prevent unnecessary call outs please GB 0844 892 8999 assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers This will save you additional costs IE US Repair order and advice on faults Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute A call setup fee of up to 6 pence may apply 01450 2655 866 447 4363 toll free 15 OJA IS A O A o S 2 5 2 i Bi e 42 i ol lt
12. equate This appliance runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature If the max freezing capacity is to be used super freezing must be switched on for 24 hours before the fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment Smaller quantities of food up to 2 kg can be frozen without super freezing Switching on and off Fig 2 Press super button 3 The button is lit when super freezing is switched on The refrigerating machine now operates constantly and a low temperature is obtained in the appliance The food is frozen after approx 24 hours As soon as the food is frozen switch off the super freezing en Thawing frozen food Depending on the type and application select one of the following options m at room temperature m in the refrigerator m in an electric oven with without fan assisted hot air m in the microwave A Caution Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food Only ready meals boiled or fried may be refrozen No longer store the frozen produce for the max storage period Interior fittings not all models Freezer calendar Fig To prevent the quality of the frozen food from deteriorating do not exceed the storage duration The figures next to the symbols indicate the permitted storage period of the produce in months In the case of commercially available frozen food observe the date of manufacture or use by date 11 en
13. nding Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances Containers or storage areas wobble or stick Please check the removable parts and re insert them correctly if required Eliminating minor faults yourself Before you call customer service Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information Customer service will charge you for advice even if the appliance is still under guarantee Fault Possible cause Remedial action Displays Power failure the fuse Connect mains plug Check whether do not illuminate the mains plug has been switched off the power is on check the fuses has not been inserted properly The freezer compartment has a thick layer of frost Defrost the freezer compartment see chapter Defrosting Always ensure that the freezer compartment door is closed properly The frozen food is frozen solid Loosen frozen food with a blunt object Do not use a knife or pointed object 14 en Fault Possible cause Remedial action The temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm Appliance opened frequently Do not open the appliance unnecessarily The ventilation openings have been covered Remove obstacles Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen Do not exceed max freezing capacity Warning signal sounds alarm button lights up Fig B 5 Th
14. ng Fig 5 Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge 6 Wipe dry the freezer compartment Switch the appliance on again 8 Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment N Cleaning the appliance A Caution m Donotuse abrasive chloride or acidic cleaning agents or solvents m Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges The metallic surfaces could corrode m Never clean the shelves or containers in the dishwasher The parts may become deformed Proceed as follows 1 Before cleaning Switch off the appliance 2 Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse 3 Take out the food and store in a cool location Place ice pack if available on the food 4 Wait until the layer of frost has thawed 5 Clean the appliance with a soft cloth lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing up liquid The rinsing water must not run into the light or through the drainage hole into the evaporation area 6 Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly 7 After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on 8 Put the food back into the appliance Ventilation opening Fig H The ventilation grille in the base can be removed for cleaning To do this depress the clips in the ventilation openings and simultaneously remove the ventilation grille forwards en Tips for saving energy m Install the appliance in a dry well ventilated room The appliance sho
15. ng the appliance m Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance e g heater electric ice maker etc Risk of explosion m Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short circuit Risk of electric shock m Do not use pointed or sharp edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice You could damage the refrigerant tubing Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries Do not store products which contain flammable propellants e g spray cans or explosive substances in the appliance Risk of explosion m Do not stand or support yourself on the base drawers or doors etc en m Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable m Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position m Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease Otherwise parts and door seal will become porous m Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance m People childern incl who have limited physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions Do not store bottled or canned drinks especially carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment Bottles and cans may explode
16. ollowing temperatures The climate class can be found on the rating plate Fig HI Climate class Permitted ambient temperature SN 10 C to 32 C N 16 C to 32 C ST 16 C to 38 C T 16 C to 43 C Note The appliance is fully functional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated at colder room temperatures the appliance will not be damaged up to a temperature of 5 C Ventilation The refrigeration unit is ventilated only via the ventilation grille in the base Never cover the ventilation grille or place anything in front of it Otherwise the refrigeration unit must work harder increasing the power consumption Connecting the appliance After installing the appliance wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system Before switching on the appliance for the first time clean the interior of the appliance see chapter Cleaning the appliance Electrical connection The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance The appliance complies with the protection class Connect the appliance to 220 240 V 50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse
17. r the next owner Technical safety This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite damage has occurred m Keep naked flames and or ignition sources away from the appliance m thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes m switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug m inform customer service The more refrigerant an appliance contains the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas air mixture in rooms which are too small The room must be at least 1 m per 8 g of refrigerant The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance en If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer customer service or a similarly qualified person Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer customer service or a similarly qualified person only Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements A extension cable may be purchased from customer service only Important information when usi
18. uld not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source e g radiator cooker If required use an insulating plate m Do not block the ventilation openings in the appliance m The ice packs slow down the thawing process ofthe frozen food in the event of a power failure or malfunction Place the ice packs directly on the food in the top compartment m Open the appliance as briefly as possible The briefer the appliance door is opened the lower the ice formation on the freezer shelves m Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food m Regularly defrost the freezer compartment to remove the layer of frost A layer of hoarfrost will impair refrigeration of the frozen food and increase power consumption m Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance to prevent an increased power consumption m The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy rating of the appliance 13 en Operating noises Quite normal noises Droning Motors are running e g refrigerating units fan Bubbling humming or gurgling noises Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing Clicking Motor switches or solenoid valves are switching on off Preventing noises The appliance is not level Please align the appliance with a spirit level Use the height adjustable feet or place packing underneath them The appliance is not free sta
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