Miele KFN 12943SD edt/cs Assembly instructions

Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer
with dynamic cooling
KFN 12943 SD edt/cs
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time. M.-Nr. 09 290 880
en-GB

Guide to the appliance .............................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................12
Switching on and off ..............................................13
Protective foil ..................................................13
Cleaning and care ..............................................13
To switch the refrigerator section off separately........................14
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................14
The correct temperature ...........................................15
...intherefrigerator section.........................................15
...inthefreezer section ............................................15
Setting the temperature .............................................15
Temperature display ...............................................16
Temperature range ..............................................16
Alarm...........................................................18
Temperature alarm ................................................18
Door alarm .......................................................18
Super freeze and Dynamic cooling ..................................19
Super freeze .....................................................19
Dynamic cooling m...............................................20
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................21
Different storage zones .............................................21
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................22
When shopping for food ............................................22
Storing food correctly ..............................................22
Fruit and vegetables .............................................22
Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................23
Protein rich foods ...............................................23
Meat .........................................................23
Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................24
Moving the shelves ................................................24
Split shelf ........................................................24
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................25
Universal container ................................................25
Moving the bottle divider ............................................25
Contents

Freezing and storing food..........................................26
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................26
Freezing fresh food ................................................26
Storing frozen food ................................................26
Home freezing ....................................................27
Hints on home freezing...........................................27
Packaging ....................................................27
Before placing food in the freezer compartment .......................28
Placing food in the freezer section ..................................28
Freezer calendar ..................................................29
Defrosting .......................................................29
Ice cubes ........................................................30
Cooling drinks ....................................................30
Automatic defrost ................................................31
Cleaning and care ................................................32
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................33
Appliance doors, side panels ........................................34
Ventilation gaps ...................................................35
Door seals .......................................................35
Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................35
Problem solving guide ............................................36
Noises .........................................................39
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................40
Electrical connection..............................................41
Installation ......................................................42
Location .........................................................42
Climate range ..................................................43
Ventilation .......................................................43
Installation .......................................................43
Aligning the appliance..............................................43
Levelling the appliance door .........................................43
Appliance dimensions ..............................................44
Changing the door hinging .........................................45
Aligning the appliance doors .......................................51
Building in the appliance ..........................................52
Contents

aOn button for the whole appliance
and On/Off button for independently
switching the refrigerator section on
and off
bDynamic cooling button and
indicator light
cRefrigerator section temperature
selector button
dRefrigerator section temperature
display
eFreezer section temperature display
fFreezer section temperature selector
button
gSuper freeze button and indicator
light
hAlarm off button and indicator light
iMaster switch for switching
the whole appliance on and off
Guide to the appliance
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aDynamic cooling fan
bInterior lighting
cButter and cheese compartment
dEgg tray/Condiment tray
eAdjustable shelf
fCondensate channel and
drain hole
gFruit and vegetable containers
hBottle holder
iBottle shelf
jFreezer drawers with
freezer calendar
Guide to the appliance
5

Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and should be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags etc. are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials which, if
handled or disposed of incorrectly,
could be potentially hazardous to
human health and to the environment.
They are, however, essential for the
correct functioning of your appliance.
Please do not therefore dispose of it
with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local
community waste collection / recycling
centre or contact your dealer for
advice. Ensure that it presents no
danger to children while being stored
for disposal.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework
and oil in the compressor will be
contained, and will not leak out into the
environment.
Caring for the environment
6

This appliance complies with all
relevant safety requirements.
Improper use can, however, present
a risk of both personal injury and
damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They
contain important notes on
installation, safety, operation and
maintenance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
~The appliance is not designed for
commercial use. It is intended for use in
domestic households and in similar
working and residential environments
such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments
such as:
–Hostels and guest houses.
The appliance is not intended for
outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic
appliance to cool and store food as well
as to store deep frozen food, freeze
fresh food and to prepare ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable
for damage resulting from incorrect or
improper use or operation of the
appliance.
~The appliance can only be used by
people with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, if they are
supervised whilst using it, or have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
Safety with children
~Children 8 years and older may use
the appliance only if they have been
shown how to use it in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
~Children under 8 years of age must
be kept away from the appliance unless
they are constantly supervised.
~This appliance is not a toy! To
prevent the risk of injury, do not allow
children to play with it or near it, or to
play with the controls, or to swing on
the door.
~Do not allow children to play with the
packaging material, e.g. plastic bags
and wrappings. Danger of suffocation.
Warning and Safety instructions
7

Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance,
check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty it must
only be replaced by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer to protect
the user from danger.
~This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- avoid open flames and anything which
creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance is
located for several minutes and
- contact the Service Department for
advice.
~The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m3of
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
~Safe operation of the appliance is
only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance,
make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and frequency)
matches the mains electricity supply.
This data must correspond in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. Consult a qualified
electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the
mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket adapter or an extension
lead. These do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.
danger of overheating).
Warning and Safety instructions
8

~The electrical safety of this
appliance can only be guaranteed
when it is correctly earthed. It is most
important that this basic safety
requirement is observed and regularly
tested and where there is any doubt,
the household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and
repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under
guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the guarantee will be
invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from
the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
~Faulty components must only be
replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
~The appliance must not be used in a
non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).
~In areas which may be subject to
infestation by cockroaches or other
vermin, pay particular attention to
keeping the appliance and its
surroundings clean at all times. Any
damage caused by cockroaches or
other vermin will not be covered by the
guarantee.
Warning and Safety instructions
9

Correct use
~Do not handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
~Do not take ice cubes out with your
bare hands and never place ice cubes
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
~Do not refreeze partially or fully
defrosted food. Consume defrosted
food as soon as possible, as it will lose
its nutritional value and spoil if left for
too long. Defrosted food may only be
re-frozen after it has been cooked.
~Do not store explosive materials in
the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
~Do not operate any electrical
equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
~If storing alcohol with a high
percentage proof in the refrigerator,
make sure the bottle is tightly closed
and stored upright. Danger of
explosion.
~Do not store cans or bottles
containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer. The
cans or bottles could explode. Danger
of injury and damage to the appliance.
~When cooling drinks quickly in the
freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise they
could burst. Danger of injury and
damage to the appliance.
~Observe the "use-by" dates given on
food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on the food
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
~Do not use sharp edged objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
~Do not place electric heaters or
candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These will damage the plastic parts.
~Do not use defrosting sprays or
de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause the
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
Warning and Safety instructions
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~Do not use a steam-cleaning
appliance to defrost or clean the
appliance. Steam could reach
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
~Do not use any oils or grease on the
door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
~If storing food which contains a lot of
fat or oil in the appliance or the
refrigerator door, make sure that it does
not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress
cracks.
~Do not block the ventilation gaps in
the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
~The appliance is designed for use
within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range
for your appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
Stainless steel appliances
~Do not use sticky notes, transparent
adhesive tape, masking tape or other
types of adhesive on the surface of the
door.
These damage the surface, causing it
to lose its dirt-repellent protective
coating.
~The high-quality surface of the door
is susceptible to scratching.
Even fridge magnets can cause
scratching.
Disposal of your old appliance
~Before disposing of an old
appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
~Be careful not to damage any part of
the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
–puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
–bending any pipework.
–scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
Warning and Safety instructions
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Normal energy
consumption
Increased energy
consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Near to a heat source (radiator,
oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20°C.
Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.
Do not cover the ventilation gaps
and dust them regularly.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat
which is approximate
(set in stages).
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is exact to the degree
(digital display).
Larder section 8 to 12 °C
On appliances with winter setting,
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer than
16 °C .
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
Use Drawers, shelves and racks
arranged as they were when the
appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when necessary
and for as short a time as possible.
Frequent opening of the door for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
Store food in an organised way. Searching for an item will mean the
door is open for longer.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Hot food will cause the compressor
to run for a long time, as the
appliance will have to work harder
to reduce the temperature.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of
liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.
Defrosting Defrost the freezer section when a
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick (maximum)
has built up.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
increases energy consumption.
How to save energy
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Before using for the first time
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent
damage during transportation.
On stainless steel appliances, the outer
surfaces are also covered with
protective foil.
^Do not remove the foil until the
appliance has been positioned in its
final location.
Cleaning and care
^Treat the stainless steel trim to the
interior shelves and the door shelves
with the Miele stainless steel
conditioning agent supplied as soon
as you have removed the foil.
^On stainless steel appliances also
treat the side panels with the Miele
stainless steel conditioning agent
supplied as soon as you have
removed the protective foil. The
appliance doors have a special finish
which is resistant to soiling. Do not
use Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent on the appliance doors.
Important. Miele stainless steel
conditioning agent provides a
protective coating which helps
prevent resoiling.
^Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories with lukewarm water
and a little washing up liquid, and then
dry with a soft cloth.
Switching on
The refrigerator and freezer sections are
switched on together by pressing the
master switch on the right hand side of
the control panel, or by pressing the On
button on the left hand side of the
control panel.
^Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section will show the
selected temperature setting. The
temperature display for the freezer and
the alarm indicator light will flash until
the freezer section has cooled down to
the correct temperature for freezing.
The appliance will start cooling down
and the interior light in the refrigerator
section will come on if you open the
door.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the
appliance, allow the appliance to
run for a few hours before placing
food in it.
Do not place food in the freezer until
the temperature is at least -18 °C.
Switching on and off
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Switching off
^Press the master switch on the right
hand side of the control panel until
both temperature displays go out.
The interior lighting will not come on
when you open the door and the
cooling process will be switched off.
To switch the refrigerator section off
separately
The refrigerator section can be
switched off without having to switch off
the freezer section. This is useful e.g.
whilst on holiday.
^Press the On/Off button for the
refrigerator section on the left hand
side of the control panel until the
temperature display for the
refrigerator section goes out.
The interior light will not come on when
you open the door and the refrigerator
section is switched off.
The temperature display for the freezer
section will remain lit up.
To switch the refrigerator section on
again
^Press the On/Off button on the left
hand side of the control panel again.
The refrigerator section temperature
display will light up. The refrigerator
section will start cooling. The interior
light will come on when the door is
opened.
Switching off for longer
periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used
for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst
on holiday:
^switch the appliance off,
^disconnect it from the mains,
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the doors ajar to air it.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are left
shut, there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
Switching on and off
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It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro-organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro-organisms. Reducing
the temperature reduces their growth
rate.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise:
–the more often the door is opened
and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is placed in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
...intherefrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 5°C
in the middle of the refrigerator.
...inthefreezer section
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be re-frozen.
Food may be re-frozen once it has
been cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
Setting the temperature
The temperature is set in each zone by
using the respective temperature
button.
^Press the temperature button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
the temperature you want lights up in
the display.
The first time you press the button the
indicator light for the last temperature
you set will flash in the display.
Thereafter the temperature value will
change each time you press the button
until the highest setting is reached. It
will then go back to the lowest setting
again.
The correct temperature
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The newly selected temperature will be
adopted automatically after a short
while.
The indicator for the temperature which
has been set for the refrigeration
section will light up.
The indictator for the temperature which
has been set for the freezer section will
flash until that temperature is reached.
The temperature can be set to be
slightly colder than the temperature
range shown on the control panel for
the refrigeration and freezer
sections.
The following example shows how to
set the freezer section temperature
lower than -15 °C but not as cold as
-18 °C:
^Press the temperature button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
-15 °C lights up in the display.
^Press it again for approx. 5 seconds
to set the temperature below - 15 °C.
The temperature has now been set
between -15 °C and -18 °C. However,
this is not visible in the temperature
display.
Temperature display
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
–In the refrigerator section from 1 °C
to 9 °C.
–In the freezer section from from
-15 °C to -32 °C.
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
The relevant temperature indicator
light will flash if a different
temperature is being set.
The freezer section temperature
indicator light will also flash if
–the temperature in the freezer
section is not within the possible
temperature range.
–the temperature in the freezer
section has risen by several degrees,
indicating that it is warming up too
much.
The alarm off indicator will flash at the
same time.
The correct temperature
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This loss of coldness is no cause for
concern in the following circumstances:
–when the door has been left open for
a while, e.g. for removing or storing a
large amount of food,
–when fresh food is being frozen.
However, if the temperature in the
freezer section remains above
-18 °C for a long time, check that the
frozen food has not started to
defrost. If it has, check that the food
is safe to use and if it is, then use it
as soon as possible.
The correct temperature
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Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the freezer section
cannot rise unnoticed and to avoid
energy being wasted if a door is left
open.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Temperature alarm
If the freezer section temperature
becomes too warm, an alarm will sound
and the freezer section temperature
display and the alarm off indicator light
will flash.
The temperature the appliance is set at
determines the temperature the
appliance recognises as being too
warm.
The alarm will sound and the
temperature display and alarm off
indicator light will flash, for example,
–if the freezer door has been left open
for a while, e.g. in order to load, to
re-arrange or to take food out.
–when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
–in the event of a power cut.
–the appliance is faulty.
If the temperature inside the
appliance is warmer than -18°C for a
longer period of time, check that the
food has not started to thaw or
defrost. If it has, check that it is still
safe to eat, and use it as quickly as
possible.
Once the set temperature has been
reached in the freezer section, the
alarm switches off and the temperature
display and the alarm off indicator will
stop flashing and light up constantly.
Door alarm
The alarm will sound if a door is left
open for more than 60 seconds.
The alarm will stop as soon as the door
is closed.
Switching the alarm off early
If the noise disturbs you, you can
switch the alarm off early if you wish.
^Press the alarm off button.
The alarm will stop.
The temperature display and the
alarm off indicator light will continue
to flash until the set temperature has
been reached.
Alarm
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Super freeze
Switch the Super freeze function on
before putting fresh food into the
freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
Super freeze is not necessary:
–when placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen.
–when freezing up to 2 kg fresh food
daily.
Switching on Super freeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the Super freeze function
should be switched on 6 hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food the Super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
^Press the Super freeze button. The
Super freeze indicator light will come
on.
The appliance works at full power to
lower the temperature in the appliance.
Switching off Super freeze
The Super freeze function will switch off
automatically after approx. 65 hours.
The indicator light will go out and the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
To save energy the Super freeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18°C or
colder has been reached in the freezer.
^Press the Super freeze button. The
Super freeze indicator light will go
out, and the appliance will continue
to operate at normal power.
Super freeze and Dynamic cooling
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Dynamic cooling m
When the Dynamic cooling function is
not switched on, the natural circulation
of air in the appliance will cause
different temperature zones in the
refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will
sink to the lowest section of the
appliance. You should bear this in mind
when placing food in the appliance
(see "Using the refrigerator efficiently").
However, if you are placing a large
amount of food in the refrigerator at any
one time, it is a good idea to switch on
Dynamic cooling. This way you can
distribute the temperature inside the
appliance to all areas more evenly so
that all the food will be chilled to about
the same degree.
The temperature is set as normal with
the temperature control.
Dynamic cooling should also be
selected when:
– the ambient temperature in the room
is high (above approx. 30 °C), and
–the room humidity level is high.
Switching on Dynamic cooling
^Press the Dynamic cooling button.
The Dynamic cooling indicator light
will come on.
Make sure the fan at the back of the
appliance is not restricted to ensure
unhindered air circulation.
Switching off Dynamic cooling
^Press the Dynamic cooling button
m. The Dynamic cooling indicator
light will go out.
The fan automatically switches off
when the door is open.
Super freeze and Dynamic cooling
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