Siemens KG V Series User manual

Fridge-freezer
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en Table of Contents
Safety and warning information ........... 3
Information concerning disposal ......... 6
Scope of delivery ................................... 6
Installation location ................................ 7
Ambient temperature and
ventilation ................................................. 7
Connecting the appliance .................... 8
Getting to know your appliance .......... 8
Switching the appliance on .................. 9
Setting the temperature ...................... 10
Usable capacity .................................... 10
Refrigerator compartment .................. 10
Freezer compartment .......................... 12
Freezing capacity ................................. 12
Freezing and storing food .................. 12
Freezing fresh food .............................. 13
Super freezing ...................................... 14
Thawing frozen food ............................ 14
Interior fittings ....................................... 14
Sticker “OK” .......................................... 16
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance ........................................ 16
Defrosting .............................................. 16
Cleaning the appliance ....................... 17
Odours ................................................... 18
Light (LED) ............................................ 18
Tips for saving energy ........................ 18
Operating noises ................................. 19
Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 20
Appliance self-test ............................... 21
Customer service, product /
production number and technical
data ........................................................ 21

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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.
Do not use multiple sockets,
extension leads or adapters.

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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.
■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!

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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.
■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
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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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.
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
Fig. #
A gap is not required between the
appliance and side wall. The containers
and shelves are still fully extendable.
Reversing the door
(if required)
If required, we recommend that you have
the door hinges changed over by our
customer service. You can find out the
costs for changing over the door hinges
from your appropriate customer service.
m Warning
While changing over the door hinges,
ensure that the appliance is not
connected to the power supply. Pull out
the mains plug beforehand. To prevent
damaging the back of the appliance,
place adequate padding underneath.
Carefully place the appliance on its
back.
Note
If the appliance is placed on its back,
ensure that the wall spacer is not fitted.
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. 2
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 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!
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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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.
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. 2.
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.
1–4 Controls
5 Light (LED)
6 Glass shelf in the refrigerator
compartment
7 Vegetable container
8 Butter and cheese compartment *

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Controls
Fig. "
Switching the
appliance on
Fig. "
Switch on the appliance with the On/Off
button 1.
The appliance begins to cool. Light is
switched on when the door is open.
We recommend a setting of +4 °C.
Operating tips
■After the appliance has been switched
on, it may take several hours until
the set temperatures have been
reached.
Do not put any food in the appliance
beforehand.
■While the refrigeration unit is running,
water droplets or a thin layer of ice
may form at the rear panel of
the refrigerator. This is nothing
unusual. It is not necessary to scrape
off the frost or wipe off the water
droplets. The rear panel defrosts
automatically. The condensation
collects in the drainage channel,
Fig. ., and is conveyed
to the refrigeration unit where it
evaporates.
■The sides of the housing are
sometimes heated slightly. This
prevents condensation in the area
of the door seal.
■If the freezer compartment door
cannot be immediately re-opened after
it has been closed, wait until
the resulting low pressure has
equalised.
9 Egg rack*
10 Shelf for large bottles
11 Frozen food drawer (small)
12 Glass shelf in the freezer
compartment
13 Frozen food drawer (large)
14 Condensation outlet
15 Height-adjustable feet
A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment
1On/Off button
Serves to switch the whole
appliance on and off.
2Temperature display refrigerator
compartment
The numbers correspond to the
set refrigerator compartment
temperatures in °C.
3Display super freezing
Illuminates when super freezing is
on.
4Refrigerator compartment
temperature selection button
The button sets the temperature
in the refrigerator compartment.

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■The refrigeration system may cause
several areas of the freezer shelves
to frost quickly. This does not affect
function or power consumption.
The appliance does not require
defrosting until the entire surface
of the freezer shelf is covered with
more than 5 mm of frost or ice.
Setting
the temperature
Fig. "
Refrigerator compartment
The temperature can be set from +2 °C
to +8 °C.
Keep pressing temperature setting
button 4 until the required refrigerator
compartment temperature is set.
The value last selected is saved. The set
temperature is indicated on temperature
display 2.
Freezer compartment
The temperature in the freezer
compartment depends on
the temperature in the refrigerator
compartment.
Lower temperatures in the refrigerator
compartment also cause lower
temperatures in the freezer
compartment.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can
be found inside your appliance on
the rating plate. Fig. 2
Fully utilising the freezer
volume
The maximum amount of food can be
placed in the freezer by removing all
fittings. The food can be stacked directly
on the shelves and in the bottom
of the freezer compartment.
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
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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
Avoid contact between food and rear
panel. Otherwise the air circulation will
be impaired.
Food or packaging could freeze to
the rear panel.
Note the chill zones
in the refrigerator
compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment creates different chill
zones:
■Warmest zone is at the very top
of the door.
Note
Store e.g. hard cheese and butter
in the warmest zone. Cheese can then
continue to release its flavour and the
butter will still be easy to spread.
■Coldest zone is in the pull-out
container.
Note
Store perishable food (e.g. fish,
sausage, meat) in the coldest zone.
Vegetable container with
humidity controller
Fig. ,
To create the optimum storage climate
for fruit and vegetables, you can set the
air humidity in the vegetable container
depending on the quantity stored:
■smaller quantities of fruit and
vegetables – high air humidity
■large quantities of fruit and vegetables
– 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.

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Freezer compartment
Use the freezer compartment
■To store deep-frozen food.
■To make ice cubes.
■To freeze food.
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. 2
Prerequisites for freezing
capacity
■Switch on super freezing before
placing fresh products
in the compartment (see chapter
entitled “Super freezing”).
■Preferably freeze large quantities of
food in the bottom compartment. This
is 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.
Freezing food
■Freeze fresh and undamaged food
only.
■Keep food which is to be frozen away
from food which is already frozen.
■To prevent food from losing its flavour
or drying out, place in airtight
containers.
Storing frozen food
Insert frozen food container all the way to
ensure unrestricted air circulation.
If you have to store lots of food, it is
possible to transfer the food to the glass
shelves and stack it on the base
of the freezer base.
1. To do this, remove all the frozen food
containers.
2. Pull out the frozen food containers all
the way, lift at the front and remove.
Fig. /

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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.
Note
Keep food which is to be frozen away
from food which is already frozen.
■The following foods are suitable for
freezing:
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood,
meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit,
herbs, eggs without shells, dairy
products such as cheese, butter and
quark, ready meals and leftovers such
as soups, stews, cooked meat and
fish, potato dishes, soufflés and
desserts.
■The following foods are not suitable
for freezing:
Types of vegetables, which are usually
consumed raw, such as lettuce or
radishes, eggs in shells, grapes,
whole apples, pears and peaches,
hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured
milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and
mayonnaise.
Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavour
or drying out, place in airtight containers.
1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents
and date of freezing.
Suitable packaging:
Cling wrap, tubular film made of
polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer
containers.
These products are available from
specialist outlets.
Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,
cellophane, bin liners and used shopping
bags.
Items suitable for sealing packaged
food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-
resistant adhesive tape, etc.
Bags and tubular film made of
polyethylene (PE) can be sealed with a
film heat sealer.
Shelf life of frozen food
Storage duration depends on the type
of food.
At a temperature of -18 °C:
■Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes
and pastries:
up to 6 months
■Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
■Vegetables and fruit:
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Super freezing
Food should be frozen solid as quickly
as possible in order to retain vitamins,
nutritional value, appearance and flavour.
The appliance runs constantly when
super freezing has been switched on.
The freezer compartment temperatures
are much lower than in normal operation.
Several hours before placing fresh food
in the freezer compartment, switch on
super freezing to prevent an unwanted
temperature rise.
If the freezing capacity according to the
rating plate is to be used, switch on
super freezing 24 hours before the fresh
products are placed in the freezer
compartment.
Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg)
can be frozen without “super freezing”.
Note
When super freezing is switched on,
increased operating noises may occur.
Switching on and off
Fig. "
Keep pressing the temperature selection
button 4 until the Super display 3 is lit.
Super freezing automatically switches off
after approx. 2½ days.
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the type and application,
select one of the following options:
■at room temperature
■in the refrigerator
■in an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hot-air
■in the microwave
m Caution
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.
Interior fittings
(not all models)
Butter and cheese
compartment
To open the butter compartment, gently
press in the middle of the butter
compartment flap.
To clean the compartment, lift
it at the bottom and take out.
Adjustable “EasyLift” door
shelf
Fig. %
The height of the shelf can be adjusted
without taking it out.
Simultaneously press side buttons on the
shelf to move the shelf downwards. It
can be moved upwards without pressing
the buttons.

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Bottle holder
Fig. '
The bottle holder prevents bottles from
falling over when the door is opened
and closed.
Glass shelves
If required, you can vary the shelves
inside the appliance: To do this, pull out
shelf, lift at the front and take out.
Variable shelf
Fig. (
The shelf can be folded down if required:
Pull shelf forwards, lower and press
backwards.
The shelf is suitable for storing food and
bottles.
Pull-out container
Fig. )
You can take out the container for
loading and unloading. To do this, lift the
container and pull out. The holder of the
container is variable.
Bottle shelf
Fig. *
Bottles can be stored securely on
the bottle shelf. The holder can be
adjusted.
Vegetable container insert
Fig. +
The insert can be taken out.
Frozen food container (large)
Fig. !/13
For the storage of large frozen items,
e.g. turkey, duck and goose.
Note
Partition (if available) cannot be taken
out.
Ice cube tray
Fig. 0
1. Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of drinking
water and place in the freezer
compartment.
2. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer
compartment, loosen with a blunt
implement only (spoon-handle).
3. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice
tray slightly or hold briefly under
flowing water.
Ice pack
The ice pack can be removed to cool
food temporarily, e.g. in a cold bag.
If a power failure or malfunction occurs,
the ice pack can be used to slow down
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Sticker “OK”
(not all models)
The sticker “OK” lets you check whether
the refrigerator compartment achieves
the safe temperature ranges of +4 °C or
colder recommended for food. If the
sticker does not indicate “OK”, gradually
reduce the temperature.
Note
When the appliance is switched on, it
may take up to 12 hours until the set
temperature is reached.
Correct setting
Switching off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Turn off appliance
Fig. "
Press the On/Off button 1.
Temperature display 2 goes out,
refrigeration unit switches off.
Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance
for a prolonged period:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open.
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
Defrosting is actuated automatically.
The condensation flows
into the evaporation
area of the appliance via
the condensation channels
and the drainage hole.
Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment does not
defrost automatically, otherwise
the frozen food would start thawing. A
layer of frost in the freezer compartment
impairs refrigeration of the frozen food
and increases power consumption.
Remove the layer of hoarfrost regularly.
m Caution
Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with
a knife or pointed object. You could
damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking
refrigerant may ignite or cause eye
injuries.
Proceed as follows:
Note
Approx. 4 hours before defrosting
the appliance, switch on super freezing
so that the food drops to a very low
temperature and can therefore be stored
at room temperature for a longer period.
1. Switch off appliance to defrost it.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Place the freezer drawers containing
the food in a cool location. Place
the ice pack (if enclosed) on the food.
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5. The shelf for large bottles can be used
to collect the condensation. To do this,
take out the shelf for large bottles (see
chapter entitled Cleaning
the appliance) and place under
the open condensation outlet.
6. To accelerate the defrosting process,
place two pans of hot water on a trivet
in the appliance.
7. When the freezer compartment has
defrosted, pour the water out of
the freezer drawer. Wipe any
remaining water off the bottom of
the freezer compartment with
a sponge.
8. Close condensation outlet.
9. Re-insert shelf for large bottles into
the door.
10.When defrosting is complete, connect
and switch on the appliance again.
Cleaning the appliance
m Caution
■Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic
cleaning agents or solvents.
■Do not use scouring or abrasive
sponges.
The metallic surfaces could corrode.
■Never clean shelves and containers
in the dishwasher.
The parts may become deformed!
Proceed as follows:
1. Before cleaning: Switch off the
appliance.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Take out the frozen food and store
in a cool location. Place the ice pack
(if enclosed) on the food.
4. 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. The rinsing water
must not run into the light.
6. Wipe the door seal with clear water
only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
7. After cleaning reconnect and switch
the appliance back on.
8. Put the frozen food back into
the appliance.
Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance
can be taken out for cleaning.
Take out shelves in the door
Fig. &
Lift shelves upwards and take out.
Take out glass shelves
To do this, pull out shelf, lift at the front
and take out.
Taking out pull-out container
Lift the container and pull out.
Condensation outlet fascia
To clean the condensation outlet
channel, the glass shelf above
the vegetable container, Fig. !/7, must
be separated from the condensation
outlet fascia:
1. Take out the glass shelf.
2. Lift condensation outlet fascia and
take out. Fig. .
Note
Regularly clean the condensation
channel and drainage hole with a cotton
bud or similar implement to ensure that
the condensation can drain.

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Vegetable drawer
(not all models)
The fascia of the vegetable drawer can
be removed for cleaning.
Press side buttons in succession
and remove fascia from the vegetable
drawer. Fig. -
Removing the container
Fig. /
Pull out the container all the way, lift at
the front and remove.
Odours
If you experience unpleasant odours:
1. Switch off the appliance with the On/
Off button. Fig. "/1
2. Take all food out of the appliance.
3. Clean interior (see chapter “Cleaning
the appliance”).
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 occuring after
24 hours.
Light (LED)
Your appliance features a maintenance-
free LED light.
These lights may be repaired
by customer service or authorised
technicians only.
Tips for saving energy
■Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room! The appliance should
not be installed in direct sunlight
or near a heat source (e.g. radiator,
cooker).
If required, use an insulating plate.
■Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the appliance.
■Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
compartment and use the low
temperature of the frozen food to cool
refrigerated food.
■Regularly defrost the freezer
compartment to remove the layer
of frost.
A layer of hoarfrost will impair
refrigeration of the frozen food
and increase power consumption.
■Open the appliance as briefly as
possible.
■To avoid increased power
consumption, occasionally clean the
back of the appliance.
■If available:
Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated
energy rating of the appliance (see
Installation instructions). A reduced
wall gap will not restrict the function
of the appliance. The energy rating
may then increase slightly. The gap
of 75 mm must not be exceeded.
■The arrangement of the fittings does
not affect the energy rating of the
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Operating noises
Quite normal noises
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating
units, fan).
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are
switching on/off.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit
level. Use the height-adjustable feet
or place packing underneath them.
The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away
from adjacent units or appliances.
Containers or storage areas wobble
or stick
Please check the removable parts
and re-insert them correctly if required.
Bottles or receptacles are touching
each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly
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Eliminating minor faults yourself
Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following
information.
Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under
guarantee!
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
Temperature differs greatly
from the set value.
In some cases it is adequate to switch off
the appliance for 5 minutes.
If the temperature is too high wait a few hours
and check whether the temperature has
approached the set value.
If the temperature is too low check
the temperature again the next day.
Displays do not illuminate. Power failure; the fuse has
been switched off; the mains
plug has not been inserted
properly.
Connect mains plug. Check whether the power
is on, check the fuses.
The temperature
in the refrigerator
compartment is too cold.
Temperature has been set
too low.
Increase the temperature (see Selecting
the temperature).
Floor of the refrigerator
compartment is wet.
The condensation channels
or drainage hole are blocked.
Clean the condensation channels
and the drainage hole. See chapter Cleaning
the appliance. Fig. .
The temperature in the
freezer section is too warm.
Appliance opened
frequently.
Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
The ventilation openings
have been covered.
Remove obstructions.
Large quantities of fresh
food are being frozen.
Do not exceed the freezing capacity.
Appliance is not cooling,
temperature display and light
are lit.
Showroom mode is
switched on.
Start appliance self-test (see chapter
“Appliance self-test”).
When the programme has ended,
the appliance switches over to normal
operation.