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GROUNDING INSTRUCTION

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a mal-
function or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk 
of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance 
for the electric current.

Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor 
may result in electric shock. Have the appliance checked by 
a qualified electrician or service technician if you are in doubt 
as to whether the appliance has been properly grounded.

Some local regulations may require a separate ground. 
In such cases, the required accessory ground wire, 
clamp and screw must be purchased separately.

Never ground the appliance to plastic plumbing lines, 
gas lines or water pipes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN 
USING THE APPLIANCE

People who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities 
or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless 
they are supervised or given meticulous instructions. 

The appliance is not isolated from the mains when switched 
off by the POWER button 

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Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance 
(e.g. heater, etc.). 

Risk of explosion!

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!

Do not store products which contain flammable propellants 
(e. g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. 

Risk of explosion!

Use the motorized shelf carefully. Do not squeeze hands 
between motorized shelf and the evap cover.

Do not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or 
doors, etc..

For cleaning and exchanging the bulb, pull the mains plug 
out or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by 
tugging the cable.

Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be 
sealed and stored in an upright position.

Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. 
Otherwise, parts and door seal will become porous.

Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the 
appliance.

Do not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated 
drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may 
explode!

Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment 
into your mouth.

 Risk of low-temperature burns!

Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the 
evaporator pipes, etc. 

Risk of low-temperature burns!

 

TECHNICAL SAFETY

Only customer service may change the power cord and carry 
out any other repairs. Improper installations and repairs may 
put the user at considerable risk.

Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be 
used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts 
satisfy the safety requirements.

CFC DISPOSAL

Your old refrigerator may have a cooling system that used 
CFC's (chlorofluorocarbons). CFC's are believed to harm 
stratospheric ozone.

If you are throwing away an old refrigeration product, make 
sure the CFC refrigerant is removed for proper disposal 
by a qualified servicer. If you intentionally release this CFC 
refrigerant, you can be subject to fines and imprisonment 
under provisions of environmental legislation.

RETAIN THE INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these operating instructions as well as the 
installation instructions and all information enclosed with 
the appliance and follow accordingly.

Save these instructions for local inspector's use. Observe 
all governing codes and ordinances. Retain all documents 
for subsequent use or for the next owner.

Note to Installer 

– Be sure to leave these instructions 

with the Consumer.

Note to Consumer 

– Keep these instructions with your 

Owner's Manual for future reference.

Summary of Contents for RB 491

Page 1: ...RB 491 RY 491 Gaggenau USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO...

Page 2: ...2 English 3 Fran ais 35 Espa ol 68...

Page 3: ...ixtures 10 Base 10 Installing and connecting the appliance 11 Connecting the water 11 Connection to the power supply 11 Switching on the appliance 12 Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 12 S...

Page 4: ...be eliminated 24 How to save energy 24 Defrosting 24 Cleaning the appliance 24 Odors 25 Warning messages via the display 25 Temperature alarm 25 Door alarm 26 Sensor fault 26 Low voltage 26 Water fiI...

Page 5: ...performed by a qualified individual 9 A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced NOTE Setting the refrigerator temperature controls to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit RISK O...

Page 6: ...he cable Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease Otherwise parts and door seal w...

Page 7: ...bottom freezer you have opted for a modern high quality domestic appliance Your bottom freezer is distinguished by its economical energy consumption Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspecte...

Page 8: ...condiments bottles and jars 3 Motorized shelf 4 Button for motorized shelf 5 Door storage bins 6 Glass shelves in refrigerator for storing cooked food dairy products meat products 7 Gallon door bin 8...

Page 9: ...diments bottles and jars 3 Motorized shelf 4 Button for motorized shelf 5 Door storage bins 6 Glass shelves in refrigerator for storing cooked food dairy products meat products 7 Gallon door bin 8 Veg...

Page 10: ...irit level diagonal measurements etc Furniture fixtures The new appliance will be mounted securely to adjacent and overhead furniture fixtures For this reason it is essential that all attachable furni...

Page 11: ...water connection must not be behind the appliance It is recommended to place the shut off valve directly next to the appliance base unit or in another easily accessible location Connection to the pow...

Page 12: ...ce cube container Clean the appliance interior see Cleaning the appliance To prevent odors leave the doors open Door alarm If one of the appliance doors is left open an alarm signal sounds after one m...

Page 13: ...n and ALARM OFF button for 3 seconds The display shows the momentary status Motorized shelf The appliance features a motorized height adjustable shelf The height of this shelf can be adjusted when it...

Page 14: ...r down in the guides Lower the shelf to the required position and snap it into the preset openings in the guide To remove the shelves Lift the shelf at the front move it as far as the openings on the...

Page 15: ...zer compartment can be taken out for cleaning Using a screwdriver turn the locks on the pullouts by 90 To remove the drawers lift them slightly and remove To replace the drawers lift them at the front...

Page 16: ...on the display See section on Setup mode G buttons The required temperature adjustment is activated with the buttons See section Setting the temperature Select the menus in setup mode See section on S...

Page 17: ...st the required temperature Activate the setup mode with the button The symbol is displayed Set the required temperature with the warmer or colder buttons Freezer The temperature can be set from 7 F t...

Page 18: ...nce automatically switches back to the temperature set before fast cooling FAST FREEZING function The FAST FREEZING function is used to freeze large quantities of fresh food and should be switched on...

Page 19: ...ions within one menu Press the or button To end setup mode Press the SETUP button W All modified settings are saved Settings which can be changed in setup mode NOTE A modified setting is saved when th...

Page 20: ...to switch to FRANCAIS Press the SETUP button W to save the setting Energy saving mode When the Economy function Eco is activated the appliance switches to an energy saving mode This Economy functions...

Page 21: ...CATION button The previous settings and temperature values are used again Rest mode When Rest mode is active the FAST COOLING FAST FREEZING function ends if switched on the acknowledge signal is deact...

Page 22: ...ng is damaged Check the sell by date The temperature of the supermarket freezer must be lower than 0 F 18 C If not the storage life of the food is reduced Purchase deep frozen food last Wrap in newspa...

Page 23: ...ICE button NOTE Bags and polyethylene blown film can be sealed with a film sealer Foods Storage Time Butter 6 to 9 months Milk Cream Not recommended Cream cheese Cottage cheese Hard cheese 4 to 6 mont...

Page 24: ...les are touching each other Move receptacles away from each other How to save energy Install the appliance in a dry ventilated room do not expose to direct sunlight and do not place near a heat source...

Page 25: ...odors have been eliminated Change the activated charcoal air filter See section on Changing the activated charcoal air filter Warning messages via the display If several warning messages are displaye...

Page 26: ...chase an replacement water filter contact your local dealer or call 1 800 578 6890 If the following display is indicated The filter has to be changed immediately m WARNING m To avoid serious illness o...

Page 27: ...you choose this option replace the water filter by a water filter substitute cartridge In this case the filter display might be deactivated to prevent filter change messages To deactivate the filter d...

Page 28: ...months Flush new filter for 5 minutes See warranty card for complete details Do not use with water that is microbubgically unsafe or of unknown quality wihtout adequate disuft ctun before or after the...

Page 29: ...not function The bulb is defective Change the bulb see Changing the bulb The light switch is sticking Check whether it can be moved The appliance is giving off odors Strong smelling foods have not bee...

Page 30: ...n incorrect installation or water connection The ice maker is not producing enough ice or the ice cubes are misshapen The water pressure is too low Check water pressure The water pressure must be betw...

Page 31: ...the clip and lock into position Halogen bulb at the side Halogen bulb type 10 W 12 V socket G4 Pull out the cover rail forwards To loosen the cover rail use a screwdriver Remove the disc forwards Pull...

Page 32: ...disc Insert the cover rail Changing the activated charcoal air filter Open the filter holder Pull out used filter Insert a new filter Close the filter holder NOTE Replacement filters are available fro...

Page 33: ...sand eight hundred twenty five 1 825 days 5 years from the date of purchase The foregoing timeline begins to run upon the date of purchase and shall not be stalled tolled extended or suspended for any...

Page 34: ...and 6 any external elemental and or environmental forces and factors including without limitation rain wind sand floods fires mud slides freezing temperatures excessive moisture or extended exposure t...

Page 35: ...ations Sous r serve de modifications Se reserva el derecho a efectuar modificaciones Gaggenau Hausger te GmbH Carl Wery Stra e 34 D 81739 M nchen www gaggenau com Gaggenau 780 Dedham Street Canton MA...

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