Bauknecht GKA 2100 User manual

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Instructions for use

GKA 2100

5019 603 33054

PRODUCT SHEET GB

D F NL E P GR DK

S N FIN

IGB

1. Compartment for freezing

2. Control unit

3. Area for drawers and pull out baskets/doors

4. Pull-out defrost water drain

5. Rating plate (on the inside of the appliance)

6. Ice packs (inside) if provided.

storage compartment

freezer compartment

Note: the design of drawers and accessories may vary, depending on the model.

Controls (depending on model)

AThermostat knob.

BYellow LED: indicates that the fast freeze

function is in operation.

CRed LED: indicates that the freezer internal

temperature is too high.

DGreen LED: indicates that the appliance is

connected to the power supply.

EFast freeze button.

FElectronic thermometer

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5019 603 33054 D F NL E P GR DK

S N FIN

IGB

Printed in Italy 02/04

Freezer compartment temperature adjustment

The appliance is normally factory set for optimum operation at a temperature of -18°C.

To adjust the compartment temperature, proceed as follows:

•Turn the thermostat knob Ato 1/Min for a storage temperature that is less cold.

•Turn the thermostat knob Ato 7/Max for a colder storage temperature.

•Turn the thermostat knob Ato zto switch off the freezer (the appliance is still connected to the mains

power supply).

Model with electronic thermometer

•The LED indicates the highest temperature reached inside the appliance. For optimum food storage, set the

thermostatatatemperatureof-18°C.Theintroductionoflargeamountsof food and frequent opening of the

door can temporarily affect the internal temperature of the appliance.

•To deactivate the fast freeze function, press the button (E); if the fast freeze function is not manually

deactivated, after approx. 48 hours the appliance will automatically deactivate it.

•When the appliance is switched on, all the LEDs light up in sequence for a few seconds, after which the

appliance begins operation.

Alarm signals

Defrosting

Signal Cause Solution

Temperature alarm The red LED lights up CThe internal

temperature is above

-12°C

Press button E until the

temperature returns

below -12°C again

Electronic thermostat

fault alarm (for models

with electronic

thermostat)

The green LED D and the

yellow LED B light up and

blink

Electronic card fault Contact After-sales

service. The appliance still

operates, guaranteeing

correct storage of food

1. To switch off the freezer, turn knob A.

2. Unplug the appliance or switch off at the main

switch.

3. Fit the drain in place (see figure).

4. Follow the instructions given in the

instructions booklet.

5. Plug in the appliance once again.

6. To switch on the freezer again, turn knob A. Follow the steps detailed in “Switching on the

appliance”.

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Instructions for use

Before using the freezer

Safeguarding the environment

Precautions and general recommendations

How to use the freezer

How to defrost and clean the freezer

Care and maintenance

Troubleshooting guide

After-sales service

Installation

Electrical connection

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How to defrost and clean the freezer

Care and maintenance

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