Odours; Light (Led); Tips For Saving Energy; Operating Noises - Gaggenau RC 249 Gebrauchsanleitung

Odours

If you experience unpleasant odours:
1. Switch off the appliance with the On/Off
button ÿ.
2. Take all food out of the appliance.
3. Clean interior (see chapter "Cleaning the
appliance").
4. Clean all packages.
5. Seal strong smelling food in order to avoid
odours from forming.
6. Switch on appliance again.
7. Store food in the appliance.
8. Check whether the formation of odours is still
occuring after 24hours.
9. Exchange the odour filter.
The odour filter is located behind the "cool-fresh"
container. Replacement filters are available from
your customer service.

Light (LED)

Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light.
These lights may be repaired by customer service
or authorised technicians only.
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Tips for saving energy

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Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room!
The appliance should not be installed in direct
sunlight or near a heat source (e.g. radiator,
cooker).
If required, use an insulating plate.
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Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
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Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment
and use the low temperature of the frozen food
to cool refrigerated food.
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Open the appliance as briefly as possible.
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To prevent increased power consumption,
occasionally clean the ventilation opening with
a paint brush or vacuum cleaner.
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The arrangement of the fittings does not affect
the energy rating of the appliance.

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 installation cavity with a spirit level.
To do this, use the height-adjustable feet of the cavity
or place something underneath.
Containers or storage areas wobble or stick
Please check the removable parts and re-insert them
correctly if required.
Receptacles are touching each other
Move the receptacles slightly away from each other.