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Control panel

To utilize all the functions of your appliance, we recommend that you familiarize yourself thoroughly with the control panel and 
the setting options.

A

POWER button 

O

Switches the appliance on and off.

B

ICE  button 

:

Switches on/off the Ice Maker. See section on “Ice Maker”.

C

ALARM OFF button 

.

Switches off a warning signal. See section on “Appliance 
alarms”.

D

FAST COOLING button 

*

Switches the FAST COOLING function on and off for the 
refrigerator compartment. See section on “FAST COOLING 
function”.

E

FAST FREEZING button 

3

Switches the FAST FREEZING function on and off for the 
freezer compartment. See section on “FAST FREEZING 
function”.

F

Display

The set required temperature of the appliance is indicated 
on the display. Activated special functions are indicated 
via symbols, e.g. FAST FREEZING function – 

SUPER

 

.

In setup mode the menus as well as the setting options 
are indicated on the display. See section on "Setup mode".

G

<  >  buttons

The required temperature adjustment is activated with the 

>

 buttons. See section "Setting the temperature".

Select the menus in setup mode. See section on "Setup 
mode".

H

+  –  buttons

The displayed temperature of the appliance is also changed 
with the 

+ –

 buttons. See section on "Setting the temperature".

Select the available parameters of the menu. 
See section on “Setup mode".

I

SETUP  button 

W

This button activates and also ends setup mode. 
When setup mode is ended with the 

SETUP

 button, 

the changed settings are saved.

J

VACATION button 

$

Switches VACATION mode on and off. 
See section on "Vacation mode".

NOTE

Each button depression is acknowledged by a signal 
if the 

ON

 setting is activated in setup mode, TONE menu.

Symbols at Display

Refrigerator compartment, 
see page 17.

Freezer compartment,
see page 17.

The FAST COOLING/FAST 
FREEZING function is activated, 
see page 18.

Setting options in setup mode, 
see page 19.

The Vacation Mode is activated, 
see page 21.

Ice Maker ON/OFF, see page 23.

An alarm is indicated, see page 25.

Change water filter cartridge, 
see page 26.

Summary of Contents for RB 491

Page 1: ...RB 491 RY 491 Gaggenau USE AND CARE GUIDE GUIDE D UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN MANUAL DE USO Y CUIDADO...

Page 2: ...2 English 3 Fran ais 35 Espa ol 68...

Page 3: ...ixtures 10 Base 10 Installing and connecting the appliance 11 Connecting the water 11 Connection to the power supply 11 Switching on the appliance 12 Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 12 S...

Page 4: ...be eliminated 24 How to save energy 24 Defrosting 24 Cleaning the appliance 24 Odors 25 Warning messages via the display 25 Temperature alarm 25 Door alarm 26 Sensor fault 26 Low voltage 26 Water fiI...

Page 5: ...performed by a qualified individual 9 A burned out light bulb may break when being replaced NOTE Setting the refrigerator temperature controls to OFF does not remove power to the light circuit RISK O...

Page 6: ...he cable Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease Otherwise parts and door seal w...

Page 7: ...bottom freezer you have opted for a modern high quality domestic appliance Your bottom freezer is distinguished by its economical energy consumption Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspecte...

Page 8: ...condiments bottles and jars 3 Motorized shelf 4 Button for motorized shelf 5 Door storage bins 6 Glass shelves in refrigerator for storing cooked food dairy products meat products 7 Gallon door bin 8...

Page 9: ...diments bottles and jars 3 Motorized shelf 4 Button for motorized shelf 5 Door storage bins 6 Glass shelves in refrigerator for storing cooked food dairy products meat products 7 Gallon door bin 8 Veg...

Page 10: ...irit level diagonal measurements etc Furniture fixtures The new appliance will be mounted securely to adjacent and overhead furniture fixtures For this reason it is essential that all attachable furni...

Page 11: ...water connection must not be behind the appliance It is recommended to place the shut off valve directly next to the appliance base unit or in another easily accessible location Connection to the pow...

Page 12: ...ce cube container Clean the appliance interior see Cleaning the appliance To prevent odors leave the doors open Door alarm If one of the appliance doors is left open an alarm signal sounds after one m...

Page 13: ...n and ALARM OFF button for 3 seconds The display shows the momentary status Motorized shelf The appliance features a motorized height adjustable shelf The height of this shelf can be adjusted when it...

Page 14: ...r down in the guides Lower the shelf to the required position and snap it into the preset openings in the guide To remove the shelves Lift the shelf at the front move it as far as the openings on the...

Page 15: ...zer compartment can be taken out for cleaning Using a screwdriver turn the locks on the pullouts by 90 To remove the drawers lift them slightly and remove To replace the drawers lift them at the front...

Page 16: ...on the display See section on Setup mode G buttons The required temperature adjustment is activated with the buttons See section Setting the temperature Select the menus in setup mode See section on S...

Page 17: ...st the required temperature Activate the setup mode with the button The symbol is displayed Set the required temperature with the warmer or colder buttons Freezer The temperature can be set from 7 F t...

Page 18: ...nce automatically switches back to the temperature set before fast cooling FAST FREEZING function The FAST FREEZING function is used to freeze large quantities of fresh food and should be switched on...

Page 19: ...ions within one menu Press the or button To end setup mode Press the SETUP button W All modified settings are saved Settings which can be changed in setup mode NOTE A modified setting is saved when th...

Page 20: ...to switch to FRANCAIS Press the SETUP button W to save the setting Energy saving mode When the Economy function Eco is activated the appliance switches to an energy saving mode This Economy functions...

Page 21: ...CATION button The previous settings and temperature values are used again Rest mode When Rest mode is active the FAST COOLING FAST FREEZING function ends if switched on the acknowledge signal is deact...

Page 22: ...ng is damaged Check the sell by date The temperature of the supermarket freezer must be lower than 0 F 18 C If not the storage life of the food is reduced Purchase deep frozen food last Wrap in newspa...

Page 23: ...ICE button NOTE Bags and polyethylene blown film can be sealed with a film sealer Foods Storage Time Butter 6 to 9 months Milk Cream Not recommended Cream cheese Cottage cheese Hard cheese 4 to 6 mont...

Page 24: ...les are touching each other Move receptacles away from each other How to save energy Install the appliance in a dry ventilated room do not expose to direct sunlight and do not place near a heat source...

Page 25: ...odors have been eliminated Change the activated charcoal air filter See section on Changing the activated charcoal air filter Warning messages via the display If several warning messages are displaye...

Page 26: ...chase an replacement water filter contact your local dealer or call 1 800 578 6890 If the following display is indicated The filter has to be changed immediately m WARNING m To avoid serious illness o...

Page 27: ...you choose this option replace the water filter by a water filter substitute cartridge In this case the filter display might be deactivated to prevent filter change messages To deactivate the filter d...

Page 28: ...months Flush new filter for 5 minutes See warranty card for complete details Do not use with water that is microbubgically unsafe or of unknown quality wihtout adequate disuft ctun before or after the...

Page 29: ...not function The bulb is defective Change the bulb see Changing the bulb The light switch is sticking Check whether it can be moved The appliance is giving off odors Strong smelling foods have not bee...

Page 30: ...n incorrect installation or water connection The ice maker is not producing enough ice or the ice cubes are misshapen The water pressure is too low Check water pressure The water pressure must be betw...

Page 31: ...the clip and lock into position Halogen bulb at the side Halogen bulb type 10 W 12 V socket G4 Pull out the cover rail forwards To loosen the cover rail use a screwdriver Remove the disc forwards Pull...

Page 32: ...disc Insert the cover rail Changing the activated charcoal air filter Open the filter holder Pull out used filter Insert a new filter Close the filter holder NOTE Replacement filters are available fro...

Page 33: ...sand eight hundred twenty five 1 825 days 5 years from the date of purchase The foregoing timeline begins to run upon the date of purchase and shall not be stalled tolled extended or suspended for any...

Page 34: ...and 6 any external elemental and or environmental forces and factors including without limitation rain wind sand floods fires mud slides freezing temperatures excessive moisture or extended exposure t...

Page 35: ...ations Sous r serve de modifications Se reserva el derecho a efectuar modificaciones Gaggenau Hausger te GmbH Carl Wery Stra e 34 D 81739 M nchen www gaggenau com Gaggenau 780 Dedham Street Canton MA...

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