Cleaning The Appliance; Tips For Saving Energy; Operating Noises; Normal Noises - Gaggenau IK 131 Gebrauchsanleitung

Cleaning the appliance

1. Attention: Pull out the mains plug or switch off the
fuse!
2. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then
wipe dry thoroughly.
3. Clean the appliance with lukewarm water and a little
washing up liquid. The rinsing water must not get
into the temperature selector or light.
4. After cleaning: reconnect and switch on the
appliance.
Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents and
solvents.
Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage
hole with a cotton bud or similar implement to ensure that
the condensation can drain.
The rinsing water must not run through the drain hole into
the evaporation pan.
Attention:
Never clean the shelves or containers in the dishwasher.
The parts may warp!

Tips for saving energy

Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room,
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but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source
(radiator, cooker, etc.). Otherwise, use an insulating
plate.
Leave warm food and drinks to cool down first.
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Thaw frozen food by placing it in the refrigerator
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compartment. The low temperature of the frozen
food will then cool the food in the refrigerator
compartment.
Open the appliance door as briefly as possible.
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Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance with
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a vacuum cleaner or paint brush to prevent an
increased power consumption.

Operating noises

Normal noises

Humming noise is emitted by the motor
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(compressor). When the motor switches ON,
the noise may briefly increase in volume.
Bubbling, gurgling or whirring noise is emitted
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by the refrigerant as it flows through the tubing.
Clicking noise can be heard when the thermostat
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switches the motor ON/OFF.

Noises which can be easily rectified

Drawers, baskets or storage areas are loose
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or sticking
Please check the removable parts and, if required,
reinsert them.
Bottles or receptacles are touching each other
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Please move bottles or receptacles away from each
other.
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