Siemens KG series N User manual

Kühl- und Gefrierkombination
Réfrigérateur / Congélateur combiné
Combinazione frigorifero / congelatore
Fridge-freezer combination
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Table of contents
1 Safety.................................. 89
1.1 General notes ........... 89
8 Additional functions ......................... 99
8.1 Super cooling ......................... 99
8.2 Automatic Super Freeze ....... 99
8.3 Manual Super Freeze ........ 100
8.4 Vacation mode..................... 100
8.5 Energy Saving Mode ...... 101
8.6 Fresh mode ......................... 101
8.7 Sabbath Mode ........................ 101
1.2 Destination of the device
rate ........................................... 89
1.3 Restriction of users .... 89
1.4 Safer transportation ................................. 89
1.5 Safe installation................................ 90
1.6 Safe use..................................... 91
1.7 Damaged device.................. 93 9 Alarm.................................. 101
9.1 Door alarm.................................. 101
9.2 Temperature alarm .................. 102
2 Preventing material
damage ................................................ 95
3 Environmental protection and
savings ................................................................ 95
10 Refrigerator compartment ................................... 102
10.1 Tips for storing food in the
refrigerator
box .................................. 102
3.1 Disposing of the packaging .... 95
3.2 Saving energy ..................... 95
10.2 Cold zones in the refrigerator compartment .. 102
4 Set up and connection ....... 95
4.1 Scope of delivery ..................... 95
4.2 Criteria for the installation location ... 96
4.3 Mounting the device .................. 96
11 Freezer compartment .................................. 103
11.1 Freezing capacity................... 103
11.2 Using Freezer Compartment Volume
Full ................................. 1034.4 Preparing the device for the first
use ............... 96 11.3 Tips for storing food in the
freezer
box .................................. 103
4.5 Connecting the device
electrically................................................... 96
11.4 Tips for freezing fresh food ..........
103
5 Getting to know your device.......... 97
5.1 Device ................................... 97
5.2 Control panel..................... 97 11.5 Shelf life of frozen food at −18
°C .......... 104
6 Equipment.................................. 97
6.1 Shelf ................................ 97
6.2 Bottle rack ................................... 97
6.3 Storage drawer.................................. 98
6.4 Fruit and vegetable drawer ................. 98
6.5 Door racks.................................. 98
6.6 Accessories................................ 98
11.6 Defrosting Methods for Frozen
Goods ..................... 104
12 Defrost................................. 105
12.1 Defrosting in the freezer compartment .... 105
13 Cleaning and maintenance ........ 105
13.1 Preparing the device
for cleaning .................. 105
7 The Ministry in Essentials........... 98
7.1 Switching on the device.................. 98
7.2 Notes on use ... 99
7.3 Switching off the machine................ 99
7.4 Setting the temperature.................. 99
13.2 Cleaning the appliance ....... 105
13.3 Removing parts ........ 106
13.4 Disassembling Device
Components ................................ 106
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14 Troubleshooting ......................... 107
14.1 Power failure.......................... 110
14.2 Performing the device self-test.... 110
15 Storing and Disposing................ 110
15.1 Device not in use
set ................................... 110
15.2 Disposal of your old
device ................................................ 111
16 After-sales service............................ 111
16.1 Product number (E no.) and
production number (FD) ......... 112
17 Technical data........... 112
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1 Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General instructions
s Read this manual carefully.
s Keep the operating instructions and product information for future
reference or for subsequent owners.
s Do not connect the device in case of transport damage.
1.2 Destination of the device
Only use the device:
s for cooling and freezing food and for preparing ice cubes.
s for domestic use and in enclosed spaces within the domestic
environment.
s to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.
1.3 Restriction of users
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and/or knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the resulting hazards. understood. Children must
not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
unless they are supervised.
Children from 3 years old and under 8 years old are allowed to fill and
empty the fridge/freezer.
1.4 Safer transport
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
The heavy weight of the device can cause injuries when lifted.
▶ Do not lift the device alone.
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1.5 Secure installation
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Improper installations are dangerous.
▶ Only connect and use the device in accordance with the
information on the type plate.
▶ Only connect the device to a mains supply with alternating
current via a properly installed earthing socket.
▶ The protective earth system of the electrical house installation must be
installed in accordance with the electrical engineering regulations.
▶ Never power the device via an external switching device, e.g. a
time switch or remote control.
▶ When the device is installed, the mains plug of the mains
connection cable must be freely accessible, or if free access is not
possible, an all-pole disconnecting device must be installed in the
permanently installed electrical system in accordance with the
installation instructions.
▶ When setting up the device, make sure that the power cord is
not pinched or damaged.
Damaged power cord insulation is dangerous.
▶ Never bring the connecting cable into contact with heat sources.
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
If the ventilation openings of the device are closed, a flammable
gas-air mixture can form in the event of a cold circuit leak.
▶ Do not block ventilation openings in the housing of the device or in
the installation housing.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Using an extended power cord and unauthorized adapters is
dangerous.
▶ Do not use extension cords or multiple sockets.
▶ If the power cord is too short, contact customer service.
▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.
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Portable mobile multiple power outlets or portable power supplies
can overheat and cause a fire.
▶ Do not place portable mobile multiple power outlets or
portable power supplies on the back of the devices.
1.6 Safe use
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶ Only use the device in closed rooms.
▶ Never expose the device to excessive heat and humidity.
▶ Do not use a steam cleaner or high-pressure cleaner to clean
the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
Children can pull packing material over their head and become
entangled and suffocate.
▶ Keep packaging material away from children.
▶ Do not let children play with packaging material.
Children can inhale or swallow small parts and choke.
▶ Keep small parts away from children.
▶ Do not allow children to play with small parts.
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
Damage to the refrigerant circuit can cause flammable
refrigerant to leak and explode.
▶ Do not use mechanical devices or means other than those
recommended by the manufacturer to accelerate defrosting.
▶ Loosen frozen food with a blunt object, eg with the handle of
a wooden spoon.
Products with flammable propellants and explosive substances
can explode, eg aerosol cans.
▶ Do not store products with flammable propellants and explosive
substances in the device.
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WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Electrical appliances inside the appliance can lead to a fire, e.g.
heating appliances or electric ice-cream makers.
▶ Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Bottles or cans of carbonated drink may burst.
▶ Do not keep bottles or cans of carbonated drinks in the freezer
compartment.
Injury to the eyes from leaking flammable refrigerant and
harmful gases.
▶ Do not damage the pipes of the refrigerant circuit and the
insulation.
The device can tilt.
▶ Do not stand or lean on the plinth, drawers or doors.
WARNING ‒ Risk of burns!
Parts on the back of the appliance become hot during use.
▶ Never touch the hot parts.
WARNING ‒ Risk of cold burns!
Contact with frozen foods and cold surfaces can cause cold
burns.
▶ Never put frozen food in your mouth after it has been taken out
of the freezer compartment.
▶ Avoid prolonged skin contact with frozen foods, ice and
freezer compartment surfaces.
CAUTION ‒ Risk of health hazard!
Observe the following instructions to avoid contamination of
foodstuffs.
▶ Opening the door for an extended period of time can lead to a
significant increase in temperature in the compartments of the
appliance.
▶ Clean surfaces that come into contact with food and accessible
drainage systems regularly.
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▶ Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator
in such a way that it does not come into contact with or drip onto
other foodstuffs.
▶ If the refrigerator/freezer is left empty for a long time, switch off
the appliance, defrost, clean and leave the door open to prevent
mold from forming.
Parts of the device made of metal or with a metallic appearance
may contain aluminum. When acidic foods come into contact with
aluminum, aluminum ions can transfer to the foods.
▶ Do not consume contaminated food.
1.7 Damaged device
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
A damaged appliance or damaged power cord is dangerous.
▶ Never use a damaged device.
▶ Never pull on the power cord to disconnect the device from the
power supply. Always pull the plug on the power cord.
▶ If the appliance or the mains cable is damaged, immediately
unplug the mains cable from the socket or switch off the fuse in
the fuse box.
▶ Contact customer service. → Page 111
Improper repairs are dangerous.
▶ Only qualified personnel may carry out repairs on the device.
▶ Only original spare parts may be used to repair the device.
▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
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WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
If the pipes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful
gases can escape and ignite.
▶ Keep fire and ignition sources away from the device.
▶ Ventilate the room.
▶ Turn off the device. → Page 99
▶ Pull the mains plug out of the socket or switch off the fuse in
the fuse box.
▶ Contact the service department. → Page 111
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huh2 Preventing
material damage
et prevention of material damage s Place the appliance as far as possible
body from radiators, stove and
other heat sources:
– Keep a distance of 30 mm
from electric or gas stoves.
– Keep a distance of 300 mm
from oil and coal stoves.
s Keep a small distance to the side
wall on.
s Never open the external ventilation opening
cover or close.
Preventing material damage
PAY ATTENTION!
Using the plinth, drawers or
appliance doors as a seat or step can
damage the appliance.
▶ Not on the plinth, drawers or doors
standing or leaning.
Contamination with oil or grease can
make plastic parts and door seals
porous.
▶ Keep plastic parts and doors
seals oil and grease free.
Parts of the device made of metal or
with a metallic appearance may
contain aluminum. Aluminum reacts
on contact with acidic foods.
▶ No foodstuffs unpackaged in
store the device.
Save energy when using.
Remark: The arrangement of the
equipment parts has no influence on
the energy consumption of the
appliance.
s Open the device only briefly and
close it carefully.
s Never enter the ventilation openings
nenin, or cover or close the
ventilation grilles on the outside.
s Transport refrigerated foodstuffs
parts in a cool bag and put them in the
appliance quickly.
s Warm food and drinks first
to cool, then place in the
appliance.
s To avoid the cold of the deep-
to use frozen products, put them in the
refrigerator compartment for thawing.
s Always leave some space between the legs
equipment and the back wall.
m3 Environmental protection and
savings
environmental protection and savings
Environmental protection and saving
3.1 Disposing of the
packaging
The packaging materials are
environmentally friendly and can be
reused.
▶ The individual components on
kind of separate disposal.
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set up and connect
3.2 Saving energy Set up and connect
4.1 Scope of delivery
If you follow these directions, your
device will use less power. After unpacking, check all parts for
transport damage and the
completeness of the delivery.
In case of complaints, please contact
your dealer or our service → Page 111
contact on.
Choice of installation location
s Do not expose the device to di-
direct sunlight.
The delivery consists of:
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s Freestanding device
s Equipment and accessories1
s Assembly instructions
s Instructions
s Customer service overview
s Warranty Supplement2
s Energy label
s Information about energy consumption and
sounds
Climate-
class
Permitted space-
temperature
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16 °C…32 °C
16 °C…38 °C
16 °C…43 °C
The device is fully functional within
the permitted indoor temperature.
If you use a device of the climate class
SN at lower room temperatures,
damage to the device up to a room
temperature of 5 °C can be excluded.
4.2 Criteria for the installation
location
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
If the appliance is located in a room that
is too small, a flammable gas-air mixture
can form in the event of a leak in the
cooling circuit.
▶ Only set the device to
a space, which has a volume of at
least 1 m3 per 8 g of refrigerant.
The amount of refrigerant is stated
on the rating plate. → fig. 1 / 5
4.3 Mounting the device
▶ The device in accordance with the
install the installation manual.
4.4 Preparing the device for the
first use
1. Remove the information material.
2. Remove the protective film and transport
safeguards, eg adhesive strips and
cardboard.
The weight of the device can be up to
120 depending on the model.
The surface must be stable enough to
support the weight of the appliance.
3. Cleaning the device for the first
time. → Page 105
4.5 Connecting the appliance
electrically
Permissible room temperature
The permitted room temperature
depends on the climate class of the
device.
The climate class can be found on the
type plate. → fig. 1 / 5
1. Insert the mains plug of the
appliance's connecting cable
into a socket in the vicinity of the
appliance.
The connection data of the device
can be found on the type plate.
→ fig. 1 / 5
Climate- Permitted space-
class temperature
SN 10 °C…32 °C
1 Depending on the device version
2 Not in all countries
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2. Check the mains plug for tightness. 1
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Shows the set temperature of the
refrigerator compartment in °C.
a The device is now ready for use
use. (refrigerator compartment) switches Su-
percooling in or out.
turns power saving mode
on or off.
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nen
get to know your device
switches the holiday
mode on or off.
Getting to know your device turns on the device or
5.1 Device from.
Shows the set temperature of the
freezer compartment in °C.
Here you will find an overview of the
components of your device.
→ Fig. 1(freezer compartment)
switches Super Freeze on or off.
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B
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Cooling compartment → Page 102
Freezer compartment → Page 103
Relief
Bottle rack → Page 97
Storage drawer → Page 98
switches the Fresh mode
in or out.
switches the warning
wings signal off.
YOU6
equipment
Equipment
Fruit and vegetable drawer
→ Page 98
Equipment
The equipment of your appliance
depends on the model.
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Rating plate → Page 112
freezer drawer → Page 106
Leveling foot
6.1 Shelf
To vary the shelves as desired, you
can remove the shelf and put it back
in a different position.
→ "Remove platform", page 106
Control panel
→ Page 97
9Door rack for large bottles
→ Page 98
6.2 Bottle rack
Remark: Differences between your
device and the images may be based
on equipment and size.
Store bottles safely on the bottle rack.
To vary the bottle rack as desired, you
can remove the bottle rack and put it
back in a different location.
→ "Remove platform", page 106
5.2 Control panel
You can set all functions of your
device and obtain information about
the operating status via the control
panel.
→ Fig. 2
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6.3 Storage drawer 6.5 Door racks
Lower temperatures prevail in the storage
drawer than in the refrigerator
compartment. Temperatures below 0 °C
may occur temporarily.
To achieve temperatures close to 0°C in
the storage drawers, set the refrigerator
compartment temperature to 2°C.
Use the lower temperatures in the
drawer to store food that spoils
quickly, e.g. fish, meat and sausage.
To vary the door rack as required, you
can remove the door rack and place it
in a different position.
→ "Remove Door Rack", Page 106
6.6 Accessories
Use only original accessories. These
are adapted to the device. The
accessories of the device depend on
the model.
egg tray
6.4 Fruit and vegetable drawer Store eggs safely on the egg tray.
Store fresh fruit and vegetables packed in
the fruit and vegetable drawer.
Store sliced fruits and vegetables
covered or in an airtight container.
Depending on the type of food and
the amount, condensation may form
in the fruit and vegetable drawer.
Remove the condensation water with a
dry cloth.
To ensure that the quality and aroma
are preserved, you should store cold-
sensitive fruit and vegetables outside
the appliance at temperatures of
approx. 8 °C to 12 °C, e.g. pineapple,
bananas, citrus fruits, gherkins,
zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and
potatoes.
ice cube tray
Use the ice cube tray to make ice
cubes.
Making ice cubes
Use only drinking water to make ice
cubes.
1. Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full with
drinking water and place it in the
freezer compartment.
Only loosen frozen ice cube trays
with a blunt object, e.g. the
handle of a spoon.
2. To loosen the ice cube tray, twist
the ice cube tray slightly or hold it
briefly under running water.
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The Ministry in essence
7.1 Switch on device
1. Connect the appliance electrically.
→ Page 96
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Remark: If the device was
previously turned off via the control
panel, 3 seconds
keep pressed.
a The appliance starts to cool.
a A warning beep will sound
signal and the temperature display flashes
because the freezer compartment is still too
warm.
The recommended temperature in the
refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.
Set freezer temperature
▶Press the desired temperature.
The recommended temperature in the
freezer compartment is −18 °C.
2. Switch off the warning signal
with.
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Additional Features
agoes out as soon as the set
temperature is reached. Additional Features
3. Set the desired temperature.
→ Page 99
8.1 Super cooling
With Supercooling, the refrigerator compartment
cools as cold as possible.
Switch on Super Cool before loading
large quantities of food.
7.2 Notes on use
s When you have set up the device
switched on, it takes up to a few
hours before the set temperature
is reached.
Do not put food in the appliance
until the set temperature has been
reached.
s The front sides of the housing
are temporarily heated. This
prevents condensation from
forming in the area of the door
seal.
s When you close the door, a
under pressure arise. The door will
then be more difficult to open. Wait
a moment until the negative
pressure is compensated.
Remark: If Super Cool is on, there
may be more noise.
Enable super cooling
▶ Press
a (refrigerator compartment) lights up.
(refrigerator compartment).
Remark: After approx. 6 hours, the
device switches to normal
operation.
Switch off super cooling
▶(refrigerator compartment) press.
8.2 Automatic Super Freeze
7.3 Switching off the machine
With automatic Super Freezing, the
freezer compartment cools
significantly at a lower temperature
than in normal operation. As a result,
the food freezes faster to the core.
The automatic Super Freeze switches
on when you place fresh food in the
bottom freezer drawer starting from
the right.
▶Hold for 3 seconds.
7.4 Set temperature
Set fridge compartment temperature
▶ Press the desired temperature
know.
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Automatic Super Freeze is activated
at the factory. You can deactivate the
automatic Super Freeze. When the
automatic Super Freeze is on, (freezer
compartment) lights up
and there may be more noises.
The appliance switches to normal
operation after the automatic Super
Freeze has expired.
Manual Super Freeze
switch
▶ Press
a (freezer) lights up.
(freezer).
Remark: After approx. 54 hours, the
device switches to normal operation.
Manual Super Freeze
Switch off
Activate Auto Super Freeze ▶ Press (freezer).
▶(freezer compartment) press and
hold for 5 seconds. 8.4 Vacation mode
a If there are 2 acoustic signals
are heard, the automatic Super
Freeze is activated.
If you are away for a longer period of
time, you can switch the device into
energy-saving holiday mode.
Deactivate Automatic Super
Freeze CAREFULLY
Risk of health hazard!
While the holiday mode is switched
on, the refrigerator compartment
heats up. The increased temperature
allows bacteria to multiply and spoil
the food.
▶ When holiday mode is switched on
so do not store food in the
refrigerator compartment.
▶(freezer compartment) press and
hold for 5 seconds.
a If there are 3 acoustic signals
are heard, the automatic Super
Freeze is deactivated.
Auto Cancel Super Freeze
▶ Press (freezer).
The device sets the temperatures
8.3 Manual Super Freeze automatically.
With Super Freezing, the freezer
compartment cools as cold as possible.
Switch on Super Freeze 4 to 6 hours
before loading a quantity of food from
2 kg into the freezer compartment.
To take advantage of the freezing
power, use Super Freeze.
→ "Freezing power conditions
gen", Page 103
refrigerator compartment
bottle compartment
14 °C
temperature on-
altered
Freezer temperature on-
altered
Enable holiday mode
▶impressions.
burns.a
Remark: If Super Freeze is on, there
may be more noise. Switch off holiday mode
▶impressions.
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8.5 Energy Saving Mode 8.7 Sabbath Mode
Energy-saving mode switches the
device to energy-saving mode.
The device automatically changes the
temperatures.
So that you can also use the device
on Sabbaths, Sabbath mode disables
all functions that are not absolutely
necessary.
The following functions are
disabled during Sabbath mode:
s Super cooling
s Automatic Super Freeze and
manual Super Freeze
s Alarm
s Indoor lighting
s Acoustic signals
s Messages on the control panel
neel
refrigerator compartment
bottle compartment
8 °C
temperature on-
altered
Freezer −16 °C
Energy Saving Mode
switch
▶impressions.
is lit.aRemark: During Sabbath mode, the
control panel backlight turns off.
burns
with reduced brightness.
Energy Saving Mode
Switch off
▶impressions. Enable Sabbath Mode
8.6 Fresh mode ▶pressed for 15 seconds
until an acoustic signal sounds.
To keep the food fresh for longer, you
can switch on the fresh cooling mode
of the appliance.
The device automatically changes the
temperatures.
aburns.
Remark: After approx. 80 hours, the
device switches to normal operation.
refrigerator compartment
bottle compartment
2°C Disable Sabbath Mode
temperature on-
altered ▶pressed for 15 seconds
until an acoustic signal sounds.
Freezer temperature on-
altered
Enable fresh mode
a9 Alarm
larm
▶impressions.
is lit.aAlarm
9.1 Door alarm
Disable fresh mode
▶impressions. If the door of the appliance is left
open for a long time, the door alarm
is activated.
A warning signal sounds,
flashes, and the temperature display of
the corresponding compartment flashes.
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Disable door alarm Disable temperature alarm
▶ Close or open the appliance door
to press.
▶impressions.
a The warning signal is off
switched.a The warning signal is off
switched.
9.2 Temperature alarm
k1ulvak 0 Refrigerator compartment
When it is too hot in the freezer
compartment, the temperature alarm
is activated.
A warning signal sounds, the set
temperature (freezer compartment)
and flash.
kIulvak In the refrigerator compartment you can
store meat, sausage, fish, dairy products,
eggs, ready meals and bread and pastries.
The temperature is adjustable from 2
°C to 8 °C.
The cold storage also allows you to
store slightly perishable foodstuffs in
the short or medium term. The lower
the temperature selected, the longer
the food will remain fresh.
CAREFULLY
Risk of health hazard!
When defrosting, bacteria can
multiply and the frozen food can go
bad.
▶ Half or completely defrosted frozen
were not refreezing.
▶ Do not cook or roast the food until
freeze again.
▶ The maximum retention time no longer
take full advantage.
10.1 Tips for storing food in
the refrigerator compartment
s Only fresh and undamaged
clearing out resources.
s Store the food in air
tightly packed or covered.
s Leave warm food and drinks
cool down first.
s Keep the manufacturer's instructions
the best before date or use
date.
The temperature alarm may
activate in the following cases:
s The appliance is in use
names.
Do not put food in the appliance
until the set temperature has been
reached.
s Large amounts are
packed food. Switch on Super
Freeze before placing large
quantities of food in the appliance.
s The freezer compartment door is too long
opened.
Check whether the frozen product is
partially or completely thawed.
10.2 Cold zones in the refrigerator
compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment creates different cold zones.
Coldest zone
The coldest zone is between the
arrow stamped on the side and the
shelf underneath.
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