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Before using the freezer

The appliance is designed to 
operate at limited ambient 
temperatures, dictated by the 
appliance climatic category 
specified on the data plate:

SN,N up 

to 

32°C

ST up 

to 

38°C

T up 

to 

43°C

Only use the freezer for 
storing frozen food, 
freezing fresh food and 
making ice cubes.

To get the most out of your 
new appliance, please read 
the user handbook 
carefully. The handbook 
contains a description of 
your appliance and useful 
tips for storing food.
Keep this handbook for 
future consultation.

After unpacking the 
appliance, check for 
damage. Any damage must 
be reported to your dealer 
within 24 hours after 
delivery of the appliance.

Following installation, 
wait at least 2 hours 
without moving the 
appliance before 
connecting it to the 
mains supply in order to 
ensure the refrigerant 
circuit is fully efficient.

Before connecting the 
appliance to the mains 
supply, see "Installation".

Safeguarding the environment

1. Packing 

The packaging material is 
entirely recyclable, and 
marked with the recycling 
symbol . 
Follow local regulations for 
scrapping.

Keep the packaging 
materials (plastic bags, 
polystyrene parts, etc.) out 
of reach of children, as they 
are potentially dangerous.

2. Appliance:

The freezer is made of 
recyclable material. Dispose 
of the appliance in 
conformity with local 
environmental regulations.

Make the appliance 
unusable by cutting off the 
power cord. The appliance 
must be delivered to an 
authorised collection centre 
for the recovery of 
refrigerant gas.

Information:

This appliance does not contain 
CFCs (replaced with R134a) or 
HFCs (replaced with R600a - 
Isobutane). For more 
information, refer to the 
identification data plate affixed 
to the rear of the appliance.

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Summary of Contents for GTEA 2500

Page 1: ...echt ch Verkauf Telefon 0848 801 002 Fax 0848 801 017 verkauf bauknecht ch Kundendienst Telefon 0848 801 001 Fax 0848 801 003 service bauknecht ch Ersatzteile Telefon 0848 801 005 Fax 0848 801 004 ersatzteilverkauf bauknecht ch Instructions for use GTEA 2500 ...

Page 2: ...nt Precautions and general recommendations Installation Appliance operation guide Food storage Freezing food How to defrost the freezer Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting guide After Sales Service Electrical connection 4Gb33000 fm5 Page 16 Wednesday February 14 2001 6 18 PM ...

Page 3: ...n order to ensure the refrigerant circuit is fully efficient Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply see Installation Safeguarding the environment 1 Packing The packaging material is entirely recyclable and marked with the recycling symbol Follow local regulations for scrapping Keep the packaging materials plastic bags polystyrene parts etc out of reach of children as they are potentia...

Page 4: ...nce unplug it from the mains or disconnect the electrical power supply The power cable may only be replaced by an authorised person If the freezer is left empty for short periods it is preferable not to switch it off Frost formation on the upper edges and interior walls of the appliance is a natural phenomenon and will not affect the performance of the freezer Declaration of conformity This applia...

Page 5: ... After the freezer has been installed check that it is not resting on the mains cable Install the appliance in a dry well ventilated place Avoid installation near a source of heat or in direct sunlight For optimal appliance operation and in order to avoid damage when the lid is opened leave a space of at least 7cm from the rear wall and 7cm at the sides Fit the accessories Electrical connection El...

Page 6: ...button press to activate deactivate the fast freeze function 6 Fast freeze led yellow when lit indicates the fast freeze function has been selected 7 Control panel locked led yellow when lit indicates that the control panel is locked see Control panel lock function 8 Alarm reset button mutes the acoustic alarm and deactivates the power failure alarm see Alarms 9 Alarm indicator red flashes to indi...

Page 7: ...d for the freezer to reach the set temperature depends on climatic conditions and the temperature setting selected ECO setting ECONOMY mode should be used when the appliance is only partially filled in particular when food does not reach above the level indicated by the e on the separator To select ECONOMY mode proceed as follows Press one of the temperature adjustment buttons 3 4 once The digital...

Page 8: ...rature sensor alarm Indicates a temperature sensor malfunction The acoustic alarm activates the red led 9 flashes and the digital display shows SF Contact After sales Service NOTE the temperature alarm may activate following introduction of fresh food however this does not affect the storage of already frozen food in any way A power failure on the other hand may compromise the correct storage of f...

Page 9: ...g may have already begun When shopping leave frozen food purchases until last and transport the products in a thermally insulated cool bag Place the items in the low temperature compartment as soon as you get home Avoid or reduce temperature variations to the minimum Respect the best before date on the package Always observe the storage information on the package NOTE Use defrosted or partially de...

Page 10: ...n several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer This is not necessary when freezing small amounts of food 2 3 Kg To use the appliance s maximum freezing capacity specified on the data plate see Installation the fast freeze function must be selected for 24 hours To select the fast freeze function press button 5 The yellow led 6 lights up Place foods to be frozen in direct contact with the ...

Page 11: ...t damage to the freezer interior do not use pointed or sharp metal instruments for removing the ice Do not use abrasive products or heat up the interior artificially Dry the interior of the freezer thoroughly On completion of the defrosting refit the plug Plug in the appliance again and follow the instructions for starting up the appliance see Appliance operation guide To obtain the best results f...

Page 12: ... appliance is properly level Check the appliance is installed properly see Installation The compressor runs continuously Check whether the fast freeze function has been selected Check whether fresh food has been placed in the freezer recently Check the lid is closed properly and that it has not been left open for a lengthy period of time Check the product is properly installed and is not positione...

Page 13: ...sconnect the appliance from the power supply and wait for about an hour before switching on again 3 If the problem persists after this course of action contact After sales Service Specify The nature of the problem The model The Service number the number after the word SERVICE on the data plate on the inside of the appliance Your full address Your telephone number and area code 4Gb33000 fm5 Page 27...

Page 14: ...ossible shock hazard should it be inserted into a 13A socket elsewhere A suitable alternative plug should then be fitted to the cable The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL N BROWN LIVE L GREEN AND YELLOW EARTH E 1 The GREEN AND YELLOW wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or ...

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