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What to do if ...

Correcting Malfunctions

A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify
yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on
the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in
your specific case.

Warning!

Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by

qualified service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant
hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your
specialist dealer or our Customer Service.

Malfunction

Possible Cause

Remedy

Appliance does not work, no
pilot light is illuminated.

Appliance is not switched on

Switch on the appliance.

Mains plug is not plugged in
or is loose.

Insert mains plug.

Fuse has blown or is defective.

Check fuse, replace if
necessary.

Socket is defective.

Mains malfunctions are to be
corrected by an electrician.

The freezer temperature is not
sufficient, red light lights up,
temperature signal sounds

The appliance is near a heat
source.

Temperature is not properly
adjusted.

Please look in the "Initial Start
Up" section.

Press the FROSTMATICbutton

Door was open for an
extended period.

Please look in the "Installation
location" section.

Disturbance on the appliance

Switch on the FROSTMATIC
button, keep the freezer
closed, inform your customer
service

A large quantity of warm food
was placed in the appliance
within the last 24 hours.

Open the door only as long as
necessary. Press the
FROSTMATIC button

Green light does not light up,
yellow light lights up when
fast freeze fuction is
activated, appliance is on.

Green light faulty.

Please inform your customer
service

Appliance cools too much.

Temperature is set too cold.

Turn the temperature
regulator to a warmer setting
temporarily.

Yellow light does not light up,
when fast freeze fuction is
activated, appliance is on.

Yellow light faulty.

Please inform your customer
service

Summary of Contents for ARCTIS 70258 GS

Page 1: ...ARCTIS 70258 GS Benutzerinformation Notice d utilisation Gebruiksanwijzing User manual Gefrierschrank Congélateur Diepvrieskast Freezer ...

Page 2: ...an integral part of our products To ensure optimal and regular performance of your appliance please read this instruction manual carefully It will enable you to navigate all processes perfectly and most efficiently To refer to this manual any time you need to we recommend you to keep it in a safe place And please pass it to any future owner of the appliance We wish you much joy with your new appli...

Page 3: ... Fitting the door handle 68 Rehingeing the door 68 Electrical Connection 70 Prior to Initial Start Up 70 Operating and indicator panel 70 Temperature setting buttons 71 Freezing and storing frozen food 74 Preparation of Ice Cubes 75 Ice Pack 75 Energy Saving Tips 75 Defrosting 76 Cleaning and Care 77 Switching off the appliance 77 What to do if 78 Correcting Malfunctions 78 Regulation Standard and...

Page 4: ... start up Check the appliance for transport damage Under no circumstance should a damaged appliance be plugged in In the event of damage please contact the vendor Refrigerant The refrigerant isobutane R600a is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility which is nevertheless flammable During transportation and installatio...

Page 5: ...n the freezer compartment Do not put ice creams or ice cubes in the mouth immediately after removal from the freezer compartment Very cold ice can freeze to the lips or tongue and cause injury Do not touch frozen food with wet hands Your hands could freeze to the food Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator freezer e g electric ice cream makers mixers etc Before cleaning the a...

Page 6: ...well Warning Before disposing of old appliances make them inoperable Remove plug from mains sever the power cable remove or destroy any snap or latch closures This eliminates the danger that playing children lock themselves into the appliance danger of suffocation or place themselves into other life endangering situations Disposal The appliance may not be disposed of with domestic waste or bulky r...

Page 7: ...ergy use is affected by the ambient temperature The appliance should therefore not be exposed to direct sunlight not be installed next to radiators cookers or other sources of heat only be installed at a location whose ambient temperature corresponds to the climate classification for which the appliance is designed The climate classification can be found on the serial plate which is located at the...

Page 8: ...old on the door of the appliance during the operations Gently lay the appliance on its back Rear spacers In the bag with the documentation there are two spacers which must be fitted Slacken the screws and insert the spacer under the screw head then re tighten the screws PR153 Fitting the Door Handle 1 Screw the top handle bracket to the handle rod 1 Fit the bottom handle bracket on the lower left ...

Page 9: ...fit it on the opposite side 8 Refit ventilation grille 9 Unscrew the top handle bracket from the handle rod 1 Unscrew the bottom handle bracket from the door 2 Unscrew the top handle bracket from the door 3 and screw onto the bottom right hand side of the door 4 Turn the handle bracket with the handle rod 180 and screw them to the door 5 and the fitted handle bracket 6 Move the small plug from rig...

Page 10: ...The mains connection cable may only be replaced by a skilled electrician Please contact your dealer or our customer service department for repairs Prior to Initial Start Up Please clean the appliance interior and all accessories prior to initial start up see section Cleaning and Care Operating and indicator panel A Freezer button ON OFF B Temperature setting button C Temperature display D Temperat...

Page 11: ...lay indicates the current temperature inside the freezer The ACTUAL temperature is indicated with illuminated numbers Temperature Adjustment 1 Press either the WARMER or COLDER button The temperature display switches over and the DESIRED temperature currently set flashes on the temperature display 2 To adjust to a warmer temperature press the WARMER button To adjust to a colder temperature press t...

Page 12: ... on the temperature display 5 Set the required temperature by pressing the B or D buttons see section Temperature setting buttons The temperature display will immediately show the changed setting Each time the button is pressed the temperature is adjusted by 1 C From a food safety point of view 18 C should be considered sufficiently cold for storing food in the freezer FROSTMATIC The FROSTMATIC fu...

Page 13: ... taking place in the temperature display On reaching 1 the appliance will switch off The temperature display will go off Note The appliance cannot be switched on or off if unplugged or if there is no power being supplied to it Following connection to the mains power supply the appliance returns to the same operating state as before the interruption of main power If the appliance is not going to be...

Page 14: ...ther cooked into meals may not under any circumstances be frozen a second time Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures There is a risk of an explosion Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as for example spray cans fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator freezer Bottles and cans must not be placed in the freezer They can burst...

Page 15: ...he amount of time it takes for the frozen food to become too warm by several hours The ice packs can only fulfil this task optimally if it is placed in the uppermost drawer at the front above the frozen food You can use the ice packs for cooling cold bags Energy Saving Tips Do not install the appliance near cookers radiators or other sources of warmth High ambient temperatures cause longer more fr...

Page 16: ...intain and clean the freezer as following Sweep off the melting water with a cloth or sponge in direction of sides of the cooling plates The melting water swept down gathers in the outlet channel practically formed in the bottom of the appliance and can be removed according to figure Put an adequately high bowl or dish under the outlet The bowl in figure is not a piece of accessories to the applia...

Page 17: ... and the food from the refrigerator Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper Store it in a cool place well covered 2 Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse 3 Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used 5 After cleanin...

Page 18: ... are to be corrected by an electrician The freezer temperature is not sufficient red light lights up temperature signal sounds The appliance is near a heat source Temperature is not properly adjusted Please look in the Initial Start Up section Press the FROSTMATICbutton Door was open for an extended period Please look in the Installation location section Disturbance on the appliance Switch on the ...

Page 19: ...t start immediately after changing the temperature setting If necessary carefully bend the component out of the way Move the appliance slightly Readjust the feet Regulations Standards Guidelines This appliance was designed for household use and was manufactured in accordance with the appropriate standards The necessary measures in accordance with appliance safety legislation regulations GSG accide...

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