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6.13 Accessories
Only use original accessories. These are designed
especially for your appliance.
The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.
Ethylene absorber
For important safety instructions and information about
installation and use, see the enclosed installation
instructions for the ethylene absorber.
The ethylene absorber slows down the ripening of
ethylene-sensitive fruit and vegetables to keep them
fresher for longer.
Installing the ethylene absorber
Install the ethylene absorber in accordance with the
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installation instructions for the ethylene absorber.
Using the refill set
Install the components of the refill set in accordance
1.
with the installation instructions for the ethylene
absorber.
Replace the bags and timer at least every 6 months
2.
following activation.
Note: Refill sets can be purchased from customer service
or our website.
Ice scoop
You can use the ice scoop to remove a portion of ice
cubes.
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Basic Operation
Basic Operation
7.1 Switching on the appliance
Connect the appliance to the electricity supply.
1.
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Note: If the appliance has been previously switched off
using the control panel, press .
a The appliance begins to cool.
a A warning signal sounds, the temperature display
(freezer compartment) flashes and lights up because
the freezer compartment is still too warm.
Switch off the warning tone using .
2.
a goes out as soon as the set temperature has been
reached.
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3.
7.2 Operating tips
¡ Once you have switched on the appliance, the set
temperature is only reached after several hours.
Do not put any food in the appliance until the set
temperature has been reached.
¡ The front and side panels of the housing heat up
occasionally. This prevents condensation from forming.
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¡ When you close the door, a vacuum may be created.
The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment
until the vacuum is offset.
¡ The temperature in the appliance varies due to the
following conditions:
– How often the appliance is opened
– Load capacity
– Temperature of newly stored food
– Ambient temperature
– Direct sunlight
7.3 Switching off the appliance
Press .
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7.4 Setting the temperature unit
You can choose between the temperature unit °F and °C.
Press .
1.
Press .
2.
Press / until the submenu setting display shows "F" or
3.
"C".
Press .
4.
7.5 Setting the temperature
Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature
Press / repeatedly until the temperature display
▶
(refrigerator compartment) shows the desired
temperature setting.
The recommended temperature in the refrigerator
compartment is 37 °F (3 °C).
Setting the freezer compartment temperature
Press / repeatedly until the temperature display (freezer
▶
compartment) shows the desired temperature setting.
The recommended temperature in the freezer
compartment is 0 °F (−18 °C).
7.6 Cool-fresh compartment storage setting
You can set the temperature and humidity of the cool-
fresh compartment using predefined storage settings.
Tip: Further settings are available in the
Home Connect® app.
Setting the cool-fresh compartment storage setting
Press any touch field on the control panel (cool-fresh
1.
compartment).
Press and hold until the light bar lights up fully.
2.
Press the storage setting that you desire.
3.