Tips For Saving Energy; Operating Noises; Quite Normal Noises; Preventing Noises - Gaggenau RC 247 Gebrauchsanleitung

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.

Eliminating minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.
Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee!
Fault
Temperature differs greatly
from the set value.
Floor of the refrigerator
compartment is wet.
The temperature in
the refrigerator compartment
is too cold.
The refrigerating unit
is switching on more
frequently and for longer.
Possible cause
The condensation channel or drainage
hole are blocked.
Temperature has been set too low.
Appliance opened frequently.
The ventilation openings have been
covered.

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.
Remedial action
In some cases it is adequate to switch off
the appliance for 5 minutes.
If the temperature is too high wait a few hours
and check whether the temperature has approached
the set value.
If the temperature is too low check the temperature
again the next day.
Clean the condensation channel and the drainage
hole. See chapter Cleaning the appliance.
Increase the temperature.
Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
Remove obstacles.
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