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en Table of Contents
Safety and warning information ........... 3
Information concerning disposal ......... 6
Scope of delivery ................................... 6
Installation location ................................ 6
Observe ambient temperature
and ventilation ........................................ 7
Connecting the appliance .................... 7
Getting to know your appliance .......... 8
Switching on the appliance ................ 10
Setting the temperature ...................... 10
Special functions .................................. 10
Alarm function ...................................... 11
Home Connect ..................................... 12
Usable capacity .................................... 17
Refrigerator compartment .................. 17
Super cooling ....................................... 19
Freezer compartment .......................... 19
Freezing capacity ................................. 20
Freezing and storing food .................. 20
Freezing fresh food ............................. 20
Super freezing ...................................... 21
Thawing frozen food ............................ 22
Interior fittings ....................................... 22
Sticker “OK” .......................................... 23
Switching off and disconnecting the
appliance ............................................... 23
Cleaning the appliance ....................... 24
Light (LED) ............................................ 25
Tips for saving energy ........................ 25
Operating noises ................................. 25
Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 26
Appliance self-test ............................... 28
Customer service ................................. 28

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enTable of Contents enInstruction for Use
Safety and warning
information
Before you switch ON the
appliance
Please read the operating and
installation instructions carefully!
They contain important
information on how to install,
use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if
you fail to comply with the
instructions and warnings.
Retain all documents for
subsequent use or for the next
owner.
Technical safety
Fire hazard
The tubes of the
refrigeration circuit convey a
small quantity of an
environmentally friendly but
flammable refrigerant (R600a). It
does not damage the ozone
layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. If refrigerant
escapes, it may injure your eyes
or ignite.
If damage has occurred
■Keep naked flames and/or
ignition sources away from the
appliance,
■thoroughly ventilate the room
for several minutes,
■switch off the appliance and
pull out the mains plug,
■inform customer service.
The more refrigerant an
appliance contains, the larger
the room must be in which the
appliance is situated. Leaking
refrigerant can form a
flammable gas-air mixture in
rooms which are too small.
The room must be at least 1 m³
per 8 g of refrigerant. The
amount of refrigerant in your
appliance is indicated on the
rating plate inside the appliance.
When installing the appliance,
ensure that the mains cable is
not trapped or damaged.
If the power cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by the
manufacturer, Customer Service
or a similarly qualified person.
Improper installations and
repairs may put the user at
considerable risk.
Repairs may be performed by
the manufacturer, customer
service or a similarly qualified
person only.
Only original parts supplied by
the manufacturer may be used.
The manufacturer guarantees
that only these parts satisfy the
safety requirements.

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Do not use multiple sockets,
extension leads or adapters.
Fire hazard
Portable multiple outlets or
power supplies may overheat,
causing a fire.
Never leave portable multiple
outlets or portable power
supplies behind the appliance.
Important information when
using the appliance
■Never use electrical
appliances inside the
appliance (e.g. heaters,
electric ice makers, etc.). Risk
of explosion!
■Never defrost or clean the
appliance with a steam
cleaner! The steam may
penetrate electrical parts and
cause a short-circuit. Risk of
electric shock!
■Do not use additional means
to accelerate the defrosting
process other than those
recommended by the
manufacturer. Risk of
explosion!
■Do not use pointed or sharp-
edged implements to remove
frost or layers of ice. You
might damage the refrigerant
tubes.Leaking refrigerant may
cause eye injuries or ignite.
■Do not store products which
contain flammable propellant
(e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance.
Risk of explosion!
■Do not stand on or lean
heavily against the base of the
appliance, drawers, doors,
etc.
■For defrosting and cleaning,
pull out the mains plug or
switch off the fuse. Do not pull
out the mains plug by tugging
on the power cord.
■Store high-percentage alcohol
tightly sealed and in an
upright position.
■Keep plastic parts and the
door seal free of oil and
grease. Otherwise, plastic
parts and the door seal will
become porous.
■Never cover or block the
ventilation openings of the
appliance.

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■Avoiding placing children
and vulnerable people at
risk:
At risk here are children,
people who have limited
physical, mental or sensory
abilities, as well as people
who have inadequate
knowledge concerning safe
operation of the appliance.
Check that children and
vulnerable people have
understood the hazards.
A person responsible for
safety must supervise or
instruct children and
vulnerable people who are
using the appliance.
Only children aged 8 years
and above may use the
appliance.
Supervise children while the
appliance is being cleaned or
maintained.
Never allow children to play
with the appliance.
■Do not store bottled or
canned liquids (especially
carbonated drinks) in the
freezer compartment.Bottles
and cans may burst!
■Never put frozen food straight
from the freezer compartment
in your mouth.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
■Avoid prolonged touching of
frozen food, ice or the
evaporator pipes, etc.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
Children in the household
■Keep children away from
packaging and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from
folding cartons and plastic
film!
■Do not allow children to play
with the appliance!
■If the appliance features a
lock:
keep the key out of the reach
of children!
General regulations
The appliance is suitable
■for refrigerating and freezing
food,
■for making ice.
This appliance is intended for
use in the home and the home
environment.
The refrigeration circuit has
been checked for leaks.
This appliance complies with the
relevant safety regulations for
electrical appliances and is
fitted with noise suppression.
This appliance is intended for
use up to a maximum height of
2000 metres above sea level.

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Information concerning
disposal
*Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance
from damage during transit. All utilised
materials are environmentally safe and
recyclable. Please help us by disposing
of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your
local authority about current means of
disposal.
*Disposal of your old
appliance
Old appliances are not worthless
rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be
reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
m Warning
Redundant appliances
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard
with the mains plug.
3. Do not take out the trays
and receptacles: children are
therefore prevented from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with
the appliance once it has spent its
useful life. Danger of suffocation!
Refrigerators contain refrigerant
and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant
and gases must be disposed
of professionally. Ensure that tubing
of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged
prior to proper disposal.
Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any
damage in transit.
If you have any complaints, please
contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the appliance or our
customer service.
The delivery consists of the following
parts:
■Free-standing appliance
■Interior fittings (depending on model)
■Bag containing installation materials
■Operating instructions
■Installation manual
■Customer service booklet
■Warranty enclosure
■Information on the energy
consumption and noises
Installation location
A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as
an installation location. The installation
location should not be exposed to direct
sunlight and not placed near a heat
source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If
installation next to a heat source is
unavoidable, use a suitable insulating
plate or observe the following minimum
distances from the heat source:
■3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
■30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU concerning
used electrical and electronic
appliances (waste electrical and
electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the
framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.
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The floor of the installation location must
not give way; if required, reinforce floor. If
the floor is uneven, compensate with
supports.
Distance from wall
When installing the appliance, ensure
that the door can be opened by 90°.
Observe ambient
temperature
and ventilation
Ambient temperature
The appliance is designed for a specific
climate class. Depending on the climate
class, the appliance can be operated at
the following temperatures.
The climate class can be found on
the rating plate. Fig. .
Note
The appliance is fully functional within
the room temperature limits
of the indicated climatic class. If
an appliance of climatic class SN
is operated at colder room temperatures,
the appliance will not be damaged up to
a temperature of +5 °C.
Ventilation
Fig. "
The air on the rear panel and on the side
panels of the appliance heats up.
Conduction of the heated air must
not be obstructed. Otherwise,
the refrigerating unit must work harder.
This increases power consumption.
Therefore: Never cover or block
the ventilation openings!
Connecting
the appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least
1 hour until the appliance is switched on.
During transportation the oil in
the compressor may have flowed into
the refrigeration system.
Before switching on the appliance for
the first time, clean the interior of
the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning
the appliance”).
Electrical connection
The socket must be near the appliance
and also freely accessible following
installation of the appliance.
m Warning
Risk of electric shock!
If the length of the mains cable is
inadequate, never use multiple sockets
or extension leads. Instead, please
contact Customer Service for
alternatives.
Climate class Permitted ambient
temperature
SN +10 °C to 32 °C
N+16 °C to 32 °C
ST +16 °C to 38 °C
T+16 °C to 43 °C

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The appliance complies with protection
class I. Connect the appliance to 220–
240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a
correctly installed socket with protective
conductor. The socket must be protected
by a 10 A to 16 A fuse.
For appliances operated in non-
European countries, check whether the
indicated voltage and current type match
the values of your electricity supply. This
information can be found on the rating
plate, Fig. ..
m Warning
Never connect the appliance
to electronic energy saver plugs.
Our appliances can be used with mains
and sine-controlled inverters. Mains-
controlled inverters are used
for photovoltaic systems which
are connected directly to the national
grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be
used for isolated applications (e.g. on
ships or in mountain lodges) which are
not connected directly to the national
grid.
Getting to know your
appliance
Please fold out the illustrated last page.
These operating instructions refer
to several models.
The features of the models may vary.
The diagrams may differ.
Fig. !
* Not all models.
A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1–19 Controls
20* Butter and cheese compartment
21 Camera
22 Shelf for small bottles
23 Shelf for large bottles
24 Light (LED)
25* Bottle shelf
26* Breakfast set
27 Cold storage compartment
28 Vegetable container with humidity
control
29* Frozen food container

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Controls
Fig. $
1Temperature display refrigerator
compartment
The numbers correspond to the
set refrigerator compartment
temperatures in °C.
2Display super cooling
This lights up if super cooling is in
operation.
3Temperature display freezer
compartment
The numbers correspond
to the set freezer compartment
temperatures in °C.
4Display super freezing
This lights up if super freezing is
in operation.
5Display vacation
This lights up when the vacation
mode is switched on.
6Display fresh
This lights up when the freshness
mode is switched on.
7Eco mode indicator
This lights up when the eco mode
is switched on.
8Button mode
Selecting the special functions.
9Super button
Used to switch on the functions
super cooling (fridge
compartment) and super freezing
(freezer compartment).
10 Setting buttons +/-
The buttons are used to set the
temperatures of the refrigerator
and freezer compartment.
11 lock button
Used to switch on the lock
function.
12 °C button to select the room
and alarm off
Used to select a room. This is
necessary to change its
temperature or to switch on
certain special functions.
Used to switch off the alarm.
13 Button “lock” function
If this function is switched on, no
settings are possible via
the controls.
14 Display alarm off
This lights up if the appliance
becomes too warm.
15 Display sabbath
This lights up when the sabbath
mode is switched on.
16 Display alarm
This lights up if the freezer
compartment is too warm or if the
freezer compartment door is open
too long.
17 Display freeze
This lights up if the freezer
compartment is selected.
18 Alarm display
This lights up if the refrigerator
compartment door is open too
long.
19 Display cool
This lights up if the fridge
compartment is selected.

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Switching on the
appliance
1. First insert the plug into the
connection on the back of the
appliance. Check that the plug has
been inserted all the way.
2. Then insert the other end of the cable
into the socket.
The appliance is now switched on and a
warning signal sounds.
Press the °C button to switch off the
audible warning signal.
The alarm display goes out when the
appliance has reached the set
temperature.
The preset temperatures are reached
after several hours. Do not put any food
in the appliance beforehand.
The factory has recommended
the following temperatures:
■Freezer compartment: -18 °C
■Refrigerator compartment: +4 °C
Operating tips
■After the appliance has been switched
on, it may take several hours until the
set temperatures have been reached.
■The fully automatic NoFrost system
ensures that the freezer section
remains free of ice. Defrosting is no
longer required.
■If the door cannot be immediately re-
opened after it has been closed, wait
until the resulting low pressure has
equalised.
■The front and side panels
of the housing are partly heated
slightly.This prevents condensation
from forming.
Setting
the temperature
Fig. $
Refrigerator section
The temperature can be set from +2°C
to +8°C.
1. Select the refrigerator section using
the °C button.
2. Keep pressing the +/- buttons until the
required temperature is indicated.
Perishable food should not be stored
above +4 °C.
Freezer compartment
The temperature can be set from -16°C
to -24°C.
1. Select the freezer compartment using
the °C button.
2. Keep pressing the +/- buttons until the
required temperature is indicated.
Special functions
Fig. $
Fresh mode
Fresh mode gives food an even longer
shelf life.
Switching on:
Press the mode button until the fresh
display appears.
The appliance automatically sets
the following temperatures:
■Refrigerator section: + 2°C
■Freezer section: remains unchanged

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Switching off:
Press the mode button repeatedly until
the fresh display goes off.
Eco mode
Eco mode switches the appliance to
energy-saving operation.
Switching on:
Press the mode button until the "eco
mode" indicator appears.
The appliance automatically sets
the following temperatures:
■Refrigerator section: +8°C
■Freezer section: -16°C
Switching off:
Press the mode button until the "eco
mode" indicator goes off.
Holiday mode
If leaving the appliance for a long period
of time, you can switch the appliance
over to the energy-saving holiday mode.
When holiday mode is switched on,
automatic super freezing is switched off.
The refrigerator compartment
temperature is automatically switched to
+14 °C.
Do not store any food in the refrigerator
compartment during this time.
Switching on:
Press the mode button repeatedly until
the vacation display appears.
The appliance automatically sets
the following temperatures:
■Refrigerator section: +14°C
■Freezer compartment: remains
unchanged
Switching off:
Press themode button repeatedly until
the vacation display goes off.
Button lock function
To switch the button lock on and off,
press the lock button for 5 seconds.
When the function is switched on, the
lock display lights up.
The control panel is now protected
against unintentional operation.
Exception to the button lock:
The lock button can be pressed to
switch off the button lock or if an audible
warning signal sounds.
sabbath mode
When sabbath mode is switched on, the
following settings are switched off:
■Audible signals
■Interior lighting
■Messages on the display panel
■The background illumination of the
display panel is reduced
■Buttons are locked
■Automatic super freezing
Switching sabbath mode on and off:
Press the super button for 15 seconds.
Alarm function
In the following cases an alarm may be
actuated.
Door alarm
The door alarm switches on and alarm
appears in the refrigerator compartment
temperature display 1 or in the freezer
compartment temperature display 3 if the
door of the compartment is left open too
long. Close the door of the compartment
to switch off the door alarm.

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Temperature alarm
An interval tone sounds, alarm appears
on the temperature display of the freezer
compartment 3.
The temperature alarm switches on if the
freezer compartment is too warm and the
frozen food is at risk of thawing.
The alarm may switch on without any risk
to the frozen food in the following
instances:
■when switching on the appliance for
initial use.
■when large quantities of fresh food are
placed in the appliance.
Note
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food.
Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may
be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for
the max. storage period.
The temperature display indicates for
5 seconds the warmest temperature
which was reached in the freezer
compartment. Then the set temperature
is displayed again.
Switching off the alarm
Press the °C button to switch off the
audible warning signal.
Home Connect
This appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can
be remotely controlled using a mobile
device.
Note
Wi-Fi is a registered trade mark of the Wi-
Fi Alliance.
In the following cases, the appliance
functions like a refrigerator without a
network connection and can still be
manually operated via the controls:
■The appliance is not connected to a
home network.
■Home Connect service is not available
in the country in which the appliance
is set up. For an overview of the
countries in which Home Connect is
available, see www.home-
connect.com.
Notes
■Please observe the safety information
in these operating instructions and
ensure that this is still adhered to,
even if you operate the appliance via
the Home Connect app and are not at
home when doing so.
You must also follow the instructions
in the Home Connect app.
■If the appliance is being operated by
means of the controls on the
appliance itself, this mode of
operation always has priority. During
this time, it is not possible to operate
the appliance using the Home
Connect app.

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Home Connect setup
Notes
■Observe the Home Connect
supplementary sheet, which is
available for download under
www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com
with the instructions. To do so, enter
the E-number of your appliance in the
search field.
■After switching on the appliance, wait
at least two minutes until internal
device initialisation is complete. Only
then start setting up Home Connect.
■To make settings with Home Connect,
the Home Connect app must be
installed on your mobile device.
Please observe the Home
Connect documents supplied for
doing this.Follow the steps specified
by the app to make the settings.
■If the appliance is not operated for a
long time, the Home Connect menu
closes automatically. You can find
information on how to open the Home
Connect menu at the start of the
appropriate sections.
Automatic connection with the home
network (WLAN)
If a WLAN router with WPS function is
available, you can automatically connect
the refrigerator to the home network.
1. Press the super button and the lock
button simultaneously to open the
Home Connect menu.
The display shows Cn.
Note
Press both buttons at exactly the
same time.Button operation is locked
if only the lock button is pressed for a
longer period. Press the lock button
again until the lock is deactivated.
2. Press the °C button repeatedly until
the displays AC and oF are shown.
3. Press the + button.
The appliance is ready for automatic
connection.
The display shows an animation for
2 minutes.
Follow the steps below during this
period.
4. Activate the WPS function on the
home network router (e.g. using the
WPS/WLAN button; information on this
topic can be found in the router
documentation).
■If the connection is successful, on
flashes in the refrigerator display.
You can now connect the
refrigerator with the app.
■If the display shows oF, it was not
possible to establish a connection.
Check whether the refrigerator is
located within the range of the
home network (WLAN).
Repeat the process or establish the
connection manually.
Manual connection with the home
network (WLAN)
If the WLAN router present does not
have a WPS function, or if this is
unknown, you can manually connect the
refrigerator with the home network.
1. Press the super button and the lock
button simultaneously to open the
Home Connect menu.
The display shows Cn.
Note
Press both buttons at exactly the
same time.Button operation is locked
if only the lock button is pressed for a
longer period. Press the lock button
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2. Press the °C button repeatedly until
the displays SA and oF are shown.
3. Press the + button.
The appliance is ready for manual
connection.
The display shows an animation for
5 minutes.
Follow the steps below during this
period.
4. The refrigerator has now set up its
own WLAN network with the network
name HomeConnect.
You can now access this network with
your mobile device.
5. Open the settings menu of the mobile
device and call up the WLAN settings.
6. Connect the mobile device with the
WLAN network HomeConnect.
Password: HomeConnect
It can take up to 60 seconds to
establish the connection.
7. After successful connection, open the
Home Connect app on the mobile
device.
The app will search for the refrigerator.
8. As soon as the refrigerator has been
found, enter the network name (SSID)
and the password (Key) of your own
home network (WLAN) into the
corresponding fields.
9. Confirm with the button Transmit to
domestic appliances.
■If the connection is successful, on
flashes in the refrigerator display.
You can now connect the
refrigerator with the app.
■If the display shows oF, it was not
possible to establish a connection.
Enter the password again, ensuring
that it is spelt correctly.
Check whether the refrigerator is
located within the range of the
home network (WLAN).
Repeat the process.
Connecting the refrigerator to the Home
Connect app
Once the connection between the
refrigerator and the home network has
been established, you can connect the
refrigerator to the app.
1. Press super button and lock button
simultaneously to open the Home
Connect menu.
The display shows Cn.
Note
Press both buttons at exactly the
same time.Button operation is locked
if only the lock button is pressed for a
longer period. Press lock button
again until the lock is deactivated.
2. Press °C button repeatedly until the
displays PA (pairing = connect with
app) and oF are shown.
3. Press +button to connect the
appliance with the app.
The display shows an animation.
As soon as the refrigerator and the
app are connected, the display shows
on.
4. Open the app and wait until the
refrigerator is displayed.
Use Add to confirm the connection
between the app and the refrigerator.
If the refrigerator is not automatically
displayed, click on Add appliance in
the app and follow the instructions. As
soon as your refrigerator is displayed,
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5. Follow the instructions in the app until
the process is complete.
■The displays show PA and on.
The refrigerator has been
successfully connected to the app.
■If the connection has failed, please
check whether the mobile device is
connected to the home network
(WLAN).
Then connect the refrigerator to the
app again.
■When the display shows Er, reset
the Home Connect settings and
perform set-up again from the
beginning.
Verify signal strength
You should verify the signal strength if no
connection can be established.
1. Press the super button and the lock
button simultaneously to open the
Home Connect menu.
The display shows Cn.
Note
Press both buttons at exactly the
same time.Button operation is locked
if only the lock button is pressed for a
longer period. Press the lock button
again until the lock is deactivated.
2. Press the °C button repeatedly until
the display shows SI. In the second
display, a value appears between
0 (no reception) and 3 (full reception).
Note
The signal strength should be at least
2. If the signal strength is too low, the
connection could be interrupted. Place
the router and the refrigerator closer
together, ensure that the connection is
not disturbed by shielding walls or
install a repeater to strengthen the
signal.
Activating the cameras
You can use this function to check via
the app at any time what is in your
refrigerator.Whenever the refrigerator
compartment door is closed, the
cameras take a photo of the refrigerator
compartment and the refrigerator
compartment door.
Note
The cameras only take one photo at this
moment. This ensures protection of your
privacy.
If your refrigerator is connected to both
your home network (WLAN) and the
Home Connect app, you can activate the
cameras:
1. Press super button and lock button
simultaneously to open the Home
Connect menu.
The display shows Cn.
Note
Press both buttons at exactly the
same time.Button operation is locked
if only the lock button is pressed for a
longer period. Press lock button
again until the lock is deactivated.
2. Press °C button repeatedly until the
displays CA and oF are shown.
3. Press + button to activate the
cameras.
The display shows on, the cameras
are activated.
Note
If the cameras are activated and the
refrigerator contents are interrogated
frequently via the app, this will result in
increased data transfer.
Note
Uploading the photos takes up to three
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Note
Various external factors in home network
and the Internet can cause transmission
problems and pictures to be discarded.
These have no effect on the appliance’s
basic functions.
Deactivating the cameras:
1. Press super button and lock button
simultaneously to open the Home
Connect menu.
The display shows Cn.
Note
Press both buttons at exactly the
same time.Button operation is locked
if only the lock button is pressed for a
longer period. Press lock button
again until the lock is deactivated.
2. Press °C button repeatedly until the
displays CA and on are shown.
3. Press- button to deactivate the
cameras.
The display shows oF, the cameras
are deactivated.
Resetting Home Connect settings
If the connection process does not work
or you would like to log the refrigerator
on to a different home network (WLAN),
you can reset the Home Connect
settings:
1. Press the super button and the lock
button simultaneously to open the
Home Connect menu.
The display shows Cn.
Note
Press both buttons at exactly the
same time.Button operation is locked
if only the lock button is pressed for a
longer period. Press the lock button
again until the lock is deactivated.
2. Press the °C button repeatedly until
the displays rE and oF are shown.
3. Press the + button.
■The display shows a short
animation and then again oF.
The Home Connect settings have
been reset.
■If the display shows Er, start the
reset again or call customer
service.
Customer Service access
If you contact Customer Service, they
can access your appliance and view its
status after you have given your consent.
You need to have your appliance
connected to your home network for this.
Further information about Customer
Service access and its availability in your
country is available under www.home-
connect.com in the Help & Support area.
1. Contact Customer Service.
2. Confirm the start of Customer Service
access in the app.
During Customer Service access the
symbol Ùappears on the control
panel.
3. As soon as Customer Service has
obtained the necessary data, they end
access.
Note
You can interrupt remote diagnosis
early by switching off Customer
Service access in the Home Connect
app.
Information on data protection
When your Home Connect refrigerator is
connected for the first time to a WLAN
network that is connected to the Internet,
your appliance transmits the following
categories of data to the Home Connect
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■Unique appliance identification
(consisting of appliance codes as well
as the MAC address of the installed
Wi-Fi communication module).
■Security certificate of the Wi-Fi
communication module (to ensure a
secure IT connection).
■The current software and hardware
version of your domestic appliance.
■Status of any previous resetting to
factory settings.
This initial registration prepares the
Home Connect functions for use and is
required only when you want to use
Home Connect for the first time.
Note
Note that the Home Connect functions
can be used only in conjunction with the
Home Connect app. Information on data
protection can be accessed in the Home
Connect app.
Declaration of Conformity
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares
that the appliance with Home Connect
functionality meets the essential
requirements and the other relevant
provisions of the Directive 2014/53/EU.
A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity
can be found online at www.siemens-
home.bsh-group.com among the
additional documents on the product
page for your appliance.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can
be found inside your appliance on
the rating plate. Fig. .
Fully utilising the freezer
volume
To place the maximum amount of frozen
food in the freezer compartment, you can
remove the containers. You can then
stack the food directly on the shelf and
on the floor of the freezer compartment.
Note
Avoid contact between food and rear
panel. Otherwise the air circulation will
be impaired.
Food or packaging could freeze to
the rear panel.
Removing the fittings
Pull out the frozen food container all
the way, lift at the front and remove.
Fig. *
Refrigerator
compartment
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal
storage location for meat, sausage, fish,
dairy products, eggs, ready meals
and pastries.
Storing food
■Store fresh, undamaged food. The
quality and freshness will then
be retained for longer.
■In the case of ready-made products
and bottled goods, observe the best-
before date or use-by date specified
by the manufacturer.
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■To retain aroma, colour
and freshness, pack or cover food
well before placing in the appliance.
This will prevent the transfer
of flavours and the discolouration
of plastic parts in the refrigerator
compartment.
■Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the appliance.
Note
Do not block air outlet openings with
food, otherwise the air circulation will be
impaired. Food which is stored directly
in front of the air outlet openings may be
frozen by the cold air flowing out.
Note the chill zones in the
refrigerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment creates different chill
zones:
■The coldest zones are in front of the
air outlet openings and in the chill
compartment, Fig. !/27.
Note
Store perishable food (e.g. fish,
sausage, meat) in the coldest zones.
■Warmest zone is at the very top of the
door.
Note
Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in
the warmest zone. The aroma of hard
cheese can then continue to develop
and butter remains spreadable.
Vegetable container with
humidity control
Fig. (
To create the optimum storage climate
for fruit and vegetables, you can set
the humidity level in the vegetable
container:
■Mainly vegetables as well as for a
mixed or small load – high air
humidity
■Mainly fruit as well as for a large load
– low air humidity
Notes
■Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple,
banana, papaya and citrus fruit) and
vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g.
aubergines, cucumbers, zucchini,
peppers, tomatoes and potatoes)
should be stored outside
the refrigerator at temperatures
of approx. +8 °C to +12 °C for
optimum preservation of quality and
flavour.
■Condensation may form in the
vegetable container depending on the
type and quantity of products stored.
Remove condensation with a dry cloth
and adjust air humidity in the
vegetable container with the humidity
controller.
Cold storage compartment
Fig. )
The cold storage compartment has lower
temperatures than the refrigerator
compartment. Even temperatures below
0 °C may occur.
Ideal for storing fish, meat and sausage.
Not suitable for lettuce and vegetables
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The temperature of the chill
compartments can be varied using the
ventilation opening. Push temperature
controller upwards to reduce the
temperature. Push temperature controller
downwards to increase the temperature.
Fig. '
Camera
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Every time the door is closed, the
cameras take a photo of the interior and
the door shelves. With Home Connect
you can call up the photos from your
mobile device.
Note
Blurred pictures are an indication that the
door was closed too quickly. Always
close the door slowly to ensure
satisfactory image quality. Damage to the
anti-mist film may cause blurred images.
Replacing the anti-mist film
1. Remove the damaged anti-mist film.
2. Detach a new anti-mist film from the
backing paper.
Note
Make sure you don't touch the
adhesive side. This will impair the
quality of the photos. Hold the anti-
mist film carefully by the edge.
3. Stick the anti-mist film in the centre of
the camera lens.
4. Remove the outer protective foil of the
anti-mist film.
Super cooling
Super cooling sets the refrigerator
temperature to the coldest temperature
setting for approx. 6 hours. Then
the appliance automatically switches
to the temperature set prior to super
cooling mode.
Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.
■before placing large quantities of food
in the refrigerator compartment.
■for the fast cooling of drinks.
Switching on and off
Fig. $
1. Select the refrigerator section using
the °C button.
2. Press super button.
The super cooling indicator lights up.
You do not need to switch off super
cooling.After 6 hours the previously set
temperature will be automatically
restored.
Note
When super cooling is switched on,
increased operating noises may occur.
Freezer compartment
Use the freezer compartment
■To store deep-frozen food.
■To make ice cubes.
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Note
Ensure that the freezer compartment
door has been closed properly. If
the door is open, the frozen food will
thaw. The freezer compartment will
become covered in thick ice. Also: waste
of energy due to high power
consumption!
Freezing capacity
Information on the freezing capacity can
be found on the rating plate. Fig. .
Prerequisites for freezing
capacity
■Switch on super freezing before
placing fresh products
in the compartment (see chapter
entitled “Super freezing”).
■Remove containers; stack food
directly on the shelf and on the floor of
the freezer compartment.
■Freeze large quantities of food
preferably in the very top
compartment where food freezes
particularly quickly and therefore also
gently.
Freezing and storing
food
Purchasing frozen food
■Packaging must not be damaged.
■Use by the “use by” date.
■Temperature in the supermarket
freezer must be -18 °C or lower.
■If possible, transport deep-frozen food
in an insulated bag and place quickly
in the freezer compartment.
Note when loading products
■Freeze large quantities of food
preferably in the top frozen food
container. This is where food freezes
particularly quickly and therefore also
gently.
■Place the food over the whole area
of the compartments or the frozen
food containers.
Note
Food which is already frozen must not
come into contact with the food which
is to be frozen. If necessary, re-stack
frozen food in the frozen food
containers.
■To ensure air circulation in the
appliance, insert frozen food container
all the way.
Freezing smaller amounts of
food
How you freeze smaller amounts of food,
so that they are frozen solid extremely
quickly, can be found in the section
Automatic super freezing.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional
value, flavour and colour, vegetables
should be blanched before freezing.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and
asparagus do not require blanching.
Literature on freezing and blanching
can be found in bookshops.