Refrigerator Compartment Defrosts Fully Automatically; Cleaning The Appliance; Tips For Saving Energy; Operating Noises - Gaggenau rt 220 200 Gebrauchsanleitung

Refrigerator compartment defrosts fully
automatically
While the refrigerating unit is running, beads of conden
sation or hoarfrost form at the back of the refrigerator
compartment. This is quite normal. It is not necessary to
wipe off the condensation or frost.
The rear panel defrosts automatically. The condensation
runs into the condensation channel. and is conveyed to
the refrigerating unit where it evaporates.
Note: Keep the condensation channel and drain hole
clean so that the condensation can drain.

Cleaning the appliance

Attention: Pull out the mains plug or switch off
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the fuse!
Wipe the door seal with water only and then dry
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thoroughly.
Clean the appliance with lukewarm water and a little
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washing up liquid. The rinsing water must not drip
onto the fascia or light.
After cleaning: reconnect and switch on the
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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. Clean the condensation
channel with cotton buds, etc.
Water used for cleaning must not run through the
drainage hole into the evaporation pan.

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 com
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partment. 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 a
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vacuum cleaner or paint brush to prevent an increa
sed power consumption.

Operating noises

Normal noises
A humming noise is emitted by the motor
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(compressor). When the motor switches ON,
the noise may briefly increase in volume.
A bubbling, gurgling or whirring noise is emitted
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by the refrigerant as it flows through the tubing.
A 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 or
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sticking
Please check the removable parts and, if required,
reinsert them.
Noises which can be easily rectified
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Please move bottles or receptacles away from each
other.
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