Siemens iQ500 KF31R Series User manual

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Refrigerator
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en Table of contents
en User manual
(Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About these instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Risk of explosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Risk of electric shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Danger due to refrigerants. . . . . . . . . . 3
Avoiding placing children and
vulnerable people at risk . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Damage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
8Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7Environmental protection . . . . . 5
Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Old appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
5Installation and connection . . . . 5
Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Technical specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cavity depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tips for saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Before using your appliance
for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
*Getting to know
your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1Operating the appliance. . . . . . . 9
Switching on the appliance . . . . . . . . . 9
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . .10
Super cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
MAlarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
URefrigerator compartment. . . . .11
Note when storing food . . . . . . . . . . 11
Note the chill zones in
the refrigerator compartment . . . . . . 11
Vegetable container with
humidity control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
=Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Refrigerator compartment . . . . . . . . 12
DCleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cleaning the equipment . . . . . . . . . . 13
lOdours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
9Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
>Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Normal noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Preventing noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3Faults – what to do?. . . . . . . . . .14
4Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Appliance self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Repair order and advice -
on faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Safety instructions en
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(Safety instructions
Safetyinstructions This appliance complies with
the relevant safety regulations
for electrical appliances and is
fitted with noise suppression.
The refrigeration circuit has
been checked for leaks.
About these instructions
■Read and follow the
operating and installation
instructions. They contain
important information on how
to install, use and maintain
the appliance.
■The manufacturer is not
liable if you disregard the
instructions and warnings in
the operating and installation
instructions.
■Retain all documents for
subsequent use or for the
next owner.
Risk of explosion
■Never use electric devices
inside the appliance (e.g.
heaters or electric ice
makers).
■Do not store products which
contain flammable
propellants (e.g. spray cans)
or explosive substances in
the appliance.
■Store high-percentage
alcohol tightly closed and
standing up.
Risk of electric shock
Improper installations
and repairs may put the user at
considerable risk.
■If the power cord is
damaged: Immediately
disconnect appliance from
the power supply.
■Have the appliance repaired
by the manufacturer,
customer service or a
similarly qualified person
only.
■Use original parts supplied
by the manufacturer only.
The manufacturer
guarantees that these parts
satisfy the safety
requirements.
■Only purchase an extension
cable from customer service.
Risk of injury
Containers which contain
carbonated drinks may burst.
Danger due to refrigerants
The tubes of the refrigeration
circuit contain a small quantity
of the 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.
■Do not damage the tubes

en Intended use
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If the tubes are damaged:
■Keep naked flames and
ignition sources away from
the appliance.
■Ventilate the room.
■Switch off the appliance and
pull out the mains plug.
■Call the after-sales service.
Avoiding placing children and
vulnerable people at risk
At risk are:
■Children,
■People who have limited
physical, mental or sensory
abilities,
■People who have inadequate
knowledge concerning safe
operation of the appliance.
Measures:
■Ensure that children and
vulnerable people have
understood the hazards.
■Children or vulnerable
people must be supervised
by a responsible person
when using the appliance.
■Only children from 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.
Risk of suffocation
■If the appliance features a
lock: keep the key out of the
reach of children.
■Keep children away from the
packaging and its parts.
Damage
To prevent damage:
■Do not stand or support
yourself on the base, runners
or doors.
■Keep plastic parts and door
seals free of oil and grease.
■Pull the mains plug – not the
power cord.
Weight
When installing and
transporting the appliance, note
that it may be very heavy.
~"Installation location"
on page 6
8Intended use
Intendeduse Use this appliance
■only for refrigerating food.
■only in the home and in the home
environment.
■only according to these operating
instructions.
This appliance is intended for use up to
a maximum height of 2000 metres
above sea level.

Environmental protection en
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7Environmental
protection
Environmentalprotection Packaging
All materials are environmentally safe
and recyclable:
■Dispose of packaging in an
environmentally friendly manner.
■Please ask your dealer or inquire at
your local authority about current
means of disposal.
Old appliances
Valuable raw materials can be
reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
:Warning
Children may become locked in the
appliance and suffocate!
■To prevent children from climbing in,
leave shelves and containers in the
appliance.
■Keep children away from the
redundant appliance.
Caution!
Refrigerant and harmful gases may
escape.
Do not damage the tubes of the
refrigerant circuit and insulation.
1. Remove the mains plug.
2. Sever the power cord.
3. Have the appliance disposed of
professionally.
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.
5Installation and
connection
Installationandconnection Contents of package
After unpacking all parts, check for any
damage in transit.
If you have any complaints, contact the
dealer from whom you purchased the
appliance or our after-sales service.
~"Customer service" on page 15
The delivery consists of the following
parts:
■Built-in appliance
■Interior fittings (depending on model)
■Bag containing installation materials
■User manual
■Installation instructions
■Customer service booklet
■Warranty enclosure
■Information on the energy
consumption and noises
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Technical specifications
Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further
technical specifications can be found on
the rating plate.
Installing the appliance
Installation location
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.
The weight of the appliance may be up
to 60 kg depending on the model.
Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature
depends on the climatic class of the
appliance.
Information on the climatic class can be
found on the rating plate.
The appliance is fully functional within
the permitted room temperature.
If an appliance of climatic class SN is
operated at colder room temperatures,
the appliance will not be damaged up to
a room temperature of +5 °C.
Cavity depth
A cavity depth of 56 cm
is recommended for the appliance.
If the cavity depth is smaller – at least
55 cm – the energy consumption
increases slightly.
Climatic
category
Permitted room
temperature
SN +10 °C ... 32 °C
N+16 °C ... 32 °C
ST +16 °C ... 38 °C
T+16 °C ... 43 °C

Installation and connection en
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Tips for saving energy
If you follow the instructions below, your appliance will use less power.
Note: The arrangement of the features does not affect the energy consumption of
the appliance.
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Installing the appliance
Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight. The appliance must cool less frequently at low
ambient temperatures and therefore consumes less
power.
Install the appliance as far away as possible from
heating elements, cooker and other heat sources:
3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
30 cm to an oil or solid-fuel cooker.
Note: If this is not possible, attach an insulating
plate between the appliance and heat source.
Select an installation location at a room temperature
of approx. 20 °C.
Use a cavity depth of 56 cm.
Caution!
Risk of burns!
Individual parts of the appliance become hot during
operation. Touching these parts may result in burns.
The air on the rear panel of the appliance does not
warm up so intensely. The appliance consumes less
power if the warm air can escape.
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings.
Ventilate the room daily.
Using the appliance
Open the appliance door only briefly. The air in the appliance does not warm up so
intensely. The appliance must cool less frequently
and therefore consumes less power.
Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place
quickly in the appliance.
Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
placing in the appliance.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment in
order to utilise the low temperature of the frozen
food.
Always leave a space between the food and the rear
panel.
The air can circulate and the air humidity will
remain constant. The appliance must cool less fre-
quently and therefore consumes less power.
Pack food airtight.
Vacuum the back of the appliance once a year. The air on the rear panel of the appliance does not
warm up so intensely. The appliance consumes less
power if the warm air can escape.
Do not cover or block the ventilation openings.

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Before using your appliance
for the first time
1. Remove leaflets, adhesive tape and
protective film.
2. Clean the appliance.
~"Cleaning" on page 12
Electrical connection
Caution!
Do not connect the appliance to
electronic energy saver plugs.
Note: You can connect the appliance
to mains-controlled 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. Isolated
applications, e.g. on ships or in
mountain lodges, which are not
connected directly to the national grid.
1. After installing the appliance, wait at
least 1 hour before connecting it to
prevent damaging the compressor.
2. Connect the appliance via a
correctly installed socket.
The socket must comply with the
following data:
Outside Europe: Check whether the
indicated current type of the
appliance corresponds with the
values of your power supply.
Appliance specifications are on the
rating plate.
3. Connect the appliance to a socket
near the appliance.
The socket must be freely
accessible even after the appliance
has been installed.
*Getting to know your
appliance
Fold out the last page with the
diagrams. The appliance and diagrams
may differ according to features.
Appliance
~Fig. !
* Not all models.
Controls
~Fig. "
Socket with 220 V ... 240 V
Conductor 50 Hz
Fuse 10 A ... 16 A
(...HControls
P* Fan
XLighting
`* Extendable shelf
hVegetable container with
humidity control
)" Rating plate
)* Butter and cheese
compartment
)2* Storage compartment Vario
): Tray for large bottles
(Button %
Switches the appliance on or off.
0Button super refrigerator
compartment
Switches Super cooling on or off.
8Button –/+ refrigerator
compartment
Sets the temperature of the
refrigerator compartment.

Operating the appliance en
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Interior fittings
(not all models)
Shelf
~Fig. #
You can vary the shelf:
■Pull out and remove the shelf.
Vario shelf
~Fig. $
You can store tall items (e.g. cans or
bottles):
■Take out the front part of the shelf
and push under the rear part.
Extendable shelf
~Fig. %
You can give yourself a better overview:
■Pull out a shelf.
You can completely remove the shelf:
1. Press and hold down both buttons
under the shelf.
2. Pull out the shelf, lower and swing
out to the side.
Container
~Fig. &
You can remove the container:
■Pull out the container all the way, lift
at the front and remove.
Storage compartment
~Fig. '
You can remove the storage
compartment:
■Lift up storage compartment and
remove.
Storage compartment Vario
~Fig. (
You can store large bottles in the lower
storage compartment:
■Push storage compartment to the
right or left.
Bottle holder
~Fig. )
When you open and close the door:
■The bottle holder prevents the
bottles from overturning.
1Operating the
appliance
Operatingtheappliance Switching on the appliance
1. Press the %button.
The appliance begins to cool.
2. Set the required temperature.
~"Setting the temperature"
on page 10
Operating tips
■After the appliance has been
switched on, it may take several
hours until the set temperature has
been reached. Do not put in any
food until the selected temperature
has been reached.
■The sides of the housing are partly
heated slightly. This prevents
condensation in the area of the door
seal.
@Refrigerator compartment
temperature display
Indicates the set temperature
in °C.
HButton alarm
Switches the warning signal off.

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Switching off and
disconnecting the appliance
Switching off the appliance
■Press the %button.
The appliance no longer cools.
Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance for a
prolonged period:
1. Press the %button.
The appliance no longer cools.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance open.
Setting the temperature
Recommended temperature
Refrigerator compartment
■Keep pressing the button –/+ until
the display indicates the required
temperature.
Sticker OK
(not all models)
You can use sticker OK to check
whether the temperature in the
refrigerator compartment reaches
+4 °C or lower.
If the sticker does not indicate OK,
gradually reduce temperature.
When the appliance is switched on, it
may take up to 12 hours until the set
temperature is reached.
Correct setting
Super cooling
Super cooling cools the refrigerator
compartment as cold as possible.
Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.:
■before placing large quantities of
food in the compartment
■for cooling drinks quickly
Note: When super cooling is switched
on, increased operating noises may
occur.
After 15 hours the appliance switches to
normal operation.
Switching Super cooling on/off:
■Press the super button.
The button is lit when Super cooling
is switched on.
MAlarm
Alarm Door alarm
The door alarm (continuous sound)
switches on if the appliance door is
open for longer than two minutes.
■Close the door or press the alarm
button.
The warning signal is switched off.
Refrigerator compartment: +4 °C

Refrigerator compartment en
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URefrigerator
compartment
Refrigeratorcompartment The refrigerator compartment is suitable
for storing meat, sausages, fish, dairy
products, eggs, ready meals and
pastries.
The temperature can be set from
+2 °C ... +8 °C.
The refrigerator compartment can also
be used to store highly perishable foods
in the short to medium term. The lower
the selected temperature, the slower the
enzymatic and chemical processes and
deterioration by microorganisms. A
temperature of +4 °C or lower ensures
optimum freshness and safety of the
stored foods.
Note when storing food
■Store fresh, undamaged food.
The quality and freshness will then
be retained for longer.
■In the case of ready products and
bottled goods do not exceed the
minimum sell-by date or use-by-date
indicated by the manufacturer.
■To retain aroma, colour
and freshness, pack or cover food
well before placing it in the
appliance.
This avoids transference of flavours
and discolouration of the plastic
parts.
■Leave warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
refrigerator compartment.
Note the chill zones
in the refrigerator
compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment creates different chill
zones.
Coldest zone
The coldest zone is between the arrow
stamped on the side and the shelf
underneath.
~Fig. *
Note: Store perishable food (e.g. fish,
sausages and meat) in the coldest
zone.
Warmest zone
The warmest zone is at the very top of
the door.
Note: Store e.g. hard cheese and
butter in the warmest zone. Cheese can
continue to release its flavour and the
butter will still be easy to spread.
Vegetable container with
humidity control
~Fig. +
The vegetable container is the best
storage location for fresh fruit and
vegetables. You can adjust the air
humidity in the vegetable container via
the humidity controller and a special
seal. This allows fresh fruit and
vegetables to be stored twice as long
as with conventional storage.

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The air humidity in the vegetable
container can be set according to
the type and amount of products to be
stored:
■Mainly fruit as well as for a large
load – set lower air humidity
■Mainly vegetables as well as for
a mixed load or small load – set
higher 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 – +12 °C for optimum
preservation of quality and flavour.
■Condensation may form in the
vegetable container depending on
the food and quantity stored.
Remove condensation with a dry
cloth and adjust air humidity in the
vegetable container with
the humidity controller.
=Defrosting
Defrosting Refrigerator compartment
While the refrigerating unit is running,
condensation droplets or frost form on
the rear panel. This is due to functional
reasons. It is not necessary to wipe off
the condensation droplets or frost. The
rear panel defrosts automatically. The
condensation drains off into the
condensation channel.
~Fig. ,
The condensation runs from the
condensation channel to the
evaporation pan where it evaporates.
Note: Keep the condensation channel
and drainage hole clean so that the
condensation can drain and odours do
not form.
DCleaning
Cleaning Caution!
Avoid damaging the appliance and the
fittings.
■Do not use abrasive, chloride or
acidic cleaning agents or solvents.
■Do not use scouring or abrasive
sponges.
The metallic surfaces may corrode.
■Never clean the shelves
or containers in the dishwasher.
The parts may become deformed.
Proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.
3. Take out the food and store in a cool
location.
If present: place ice pack
on the food.
4. If present: wait until the layer of frost
has thawed.
5. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth,
lukewarm water and a little
pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
Caution!
The rinsing water must not run into
the light or through the drainage
hole into the evaporation area.
6. Wipe door seal with clear water and
dry thoroughly with a cloth.
7. Reconnect and switch on appliance
and put in food.

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Cleaning the equipment
To clean, take the variable parts out of
the appliance.
~"Interior fittings" on page 9
Condensation channel
~Fig. ,
Regularly clean the condensation
channel and drainage hole with a cotton
bud or similar implement to ensure that
the condensation can drain.
Shelf above the vegetable container
~Fig. -
1. Pull out vegetable container.
2. Take out shelf and dismantle to
clean.
lOdours
Odours If you experience unpleasant odours:
1. Switch off the appliance with
the On/Off button %.
2. Take all food out of the appliance.
3. Clean the inside.~"Cleaning"
on page 12
4. Clean all packages.
5. Seal strong smelling food in order
to avoid odours from forming.
6. Switch the appliance on again.
7. Store food in the appliance.
8. Check whether the formation of
odours is still occurring after
24 hours.
9Lighting
Lighting Your appliance features a
maintenance-free LED light.
Only customer service or authorised
technicians may repair the light.
>Noises
Noise Normal noises
Droning: A motor is running, e.g.
refrigerating unit, fan.
Bubbling, buzzing or gurgling:
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubes.
Clicking: Motor, switches or solenoid
valves are switching on and off.
Cracking: Automatic thawing
successful.
Preventing noises
Appliance is not level: Align appliance
using a spirit level. If required, place a
little packing underneath.
Containers, shelves or storage
compartments wobble or stick: Check
the removable fittings and re-insert if
required.
Bottles or receptacles are touching
each other: Move bottles or receptacles
away from each other.

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3Faults – what to do?
Faults–whattodo? Before you call customer service, use this table to check whether you can rectify the
fault yourself.
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Temperature differs greatly from the set value.
Switch off appliance for 5 minutes.
~"Switching off and disconnecting the appliance"
on page 10
If the temperature is too warm, check temperature
again after a couple of hours.
If the temperature is too cold, check temperature
again on the following day.
Displays do not illuminate.
The mains plug has not been inserted properly. Connect the mains plug.
The fuse has tripped. Check the fuses.
The power has failed. Check whether the power is on.
Display indicates “E…”.
Electronics have detected a fault. Call the customer service.
~"Customer service" on page 15
A warning signal sounds and the alarm button is lit.
Press the alarm button. Alarm is switched off.
Appliance door is open. Close the appliance door.
Ventilation openings have been covered. Clear ventilation openings.
Appliance is not cooling, display and lighting are lit.
Showroom mode switched on. Start the appliance self-test.
~"Customer service" on page 15
When the programme has ended, the appliance
switches over to normal operation.

Customer service en
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4Customer service
Customerservice If you are unable to rectify the fault,
please contact our customer service.
We will always find an appropriate
solution in order to avoid unnecessary
visits by engineers.
The contact information for your nearest
customer service can be found here or
on the enclosed customer service list.
When calling, please state the product
number (E-Nr.) and the production
number (FD) which can be found on the
rating plate.
Trust the expertise of the
manufacturer. You can therefore be
sure that the repair is carried out by
trained service technicians who carry
original spare parts for your domestic
appliances.
Appliance self-test
Your appliance features a self-test
programme which displays the fault
which your customer service can rectify.
1. Switch off the appliance and wait
5 minutes.
2. Switch on the appliance.
3. Within the first 10 seconds after
switching on, press and hold the
super refrigerator compartment
button for 3- 5 seconds until an
audible signal sounds.
The self-test programme starts.
While the self-test is running, a long
audible signal sounds in the
meantime.
■If 2 audible signals sound after the
end of the self-test and the set
temperature is displayed, your
appliance is OK.
■If, at the end of the self-test,
5 audible signals sound and the
superfreezer compartment button
flashes for 10 seconds, inform
customer service.
When the programme has ended,
the appliance switches over to normal
operation.
Repair order and advice on
faults
Contact information for all countries can
be found on the enclosed customer
service list.
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Guarantee
Detailed information on the warranty
period and warranty conditions in your
country are available from your
customer service, your dealer and on
our website.
GB 0344 892 8999 Calls charged at local or
mobile rate.
IE 01450 2655 0.03 € per minute at
peak. Off peak 0.0088 €
per minute.
US 866 447 4363 toll-free

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