Siemens KG..N.. User manual

en Instruction for Use
KG..N..
Fridge-freezer

en Table of Contents
Safety and warning information ............ 3
Information concerning disposal .......... 5
Scope of delivery .................................... 5
Ambient temperature and ventilation .. 6
Connecting the appliance ..................... 6
Getting to know your appliance ........... 7
Switching the appliance on ................... 8
Setting the temperature ......................... 9
Alarm function ......................................... 9
Usable capacity .................................... 10
Refrigerator compartment .................. 10
Freezer compartment .......................... 10
Max. freezing capacity ........................ 10
Freezing and storing food .................. 10
Freezing fresh food ............................. 11
Super freezing ...................................... 12
Thawing frozen food ............................ 12
Special features ................................... 12
Sticker “OK” .......................................... 13
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance ........................................ 14
Cleaning the appliance ....................... 14
Light (LED) ............................................ 14
Tips for saving energy ........................ 15
Operating noises ................................. 15
Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 16
Customer service ................................. 18

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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
This appliance contains a small quantity
of environmentally-friendly but flammable
R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing
of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged
during transportation and installation.
Leaking refrigerant may cause eye
injuries 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.
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.
A extension cable may be purchased
from customer service only.
Important information when
using the appliance
■Never use electrical appliances inside
the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice
maker, etc.). Risk of explosion!
■Never use a steam cleaner to defrost
or clean the appliance! The steam
may penetrate electrical parts
and cause a short-circuit. Risk of
electric shock!
■Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
implements to remove frost or layers
of ice. You could damage
the refrigerant tubing. Leaking
refrigerant may ignite or cause eye
injuries.
■Do not store products which contain
flammable propellants (e.g. spray
cans) or explosive substances
in the appliance. Risk of explosion!
■Do not stand or support
yourself on the base, drawers
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■Before defrosting and cleaning
the appliance, pull out the mains plug
or switch off the fuse.
Do not pull out the mains plug
by tugging the cable.
■Bottles which contain a high
percentage of alcohol must be sealed
and stored in an upright position.
■Keep plastic parts and the door seal
free of oil and grease. Otherwise,
parts and door seal will become
porous.
■Never cover or block the ventilation
openings for the appliance.
■People (childern incl.) who have
limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities or inadequate knowledge
must not use this appliance unless
they are supervised or given
meticulous instructions.
■Do not store bottled or canned drinks
(especially carbonated drinks)
in the freezer compartment. Bottles
and cans may explode!
■Never put frozen food straight
from the freezer compartment
into 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 appliance is suppressed according
to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
The refrigeration circuit has been
checked for leaks.
This product complies with the relevant
safety regulations for electrical
appliances (EN 60335-2-24).

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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.
ã=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)
■Operating instructions
■Installation manual
■Customer service booklet
■Warranty enclosure
■Information on the energy
consumption and noises
■Bag containing installation materials
This appliance is identified
according to the European
guideline 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE. The directive
specifies the framework for an
EU-wide valid return and re-use
of old appliances.
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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. 8
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. 3
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.
The appliance complies with the
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 fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.
For appliances operated in non-
European countries, check whether the
stated voltage and current type match
the values of your mains supply match
the values of the mains supply. This
information can be found on the rating
plate. Fig. 8
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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ã=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. 1
* Not all models.
1-4 Controls
5 Temperature controller
6 Chiller compartment
7 Shelf in the refrigerator
compartment
8Light(LED)
9 Bottle shelf
10 Fruit and vegetable container
11 Freezer drawer
12 Freezer calendar
13 Freezer shelf
14 Height-adjustable feet
15 Air outlet opening
16 Egg rack
17 Butter and cheese compartment
18 Bottle holder *
19 Shelf for large bottles
A Refrigerator compartment
B Freezer compartment

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Controls
Fig. 2Switching
the appliance on
Fig. 2
Press the On/Off button 1. The
temperature warning noise is switched
off by pressing the selection button 4.
The temperature displays 2 flash or
the super display 3 is lit up, until
the appliance has reached the set
temperatures.
When the door is open, the light in the
refrigerator compartment is lit.
Operating tips
■When the appliance has been
switched on, it may take several hours
until the set temperatures have been
reached.
■The fully automatic No Frost system
ensures that the freezer compartment
remains free of ice. Defrosting is no
longer required.
■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.
1On/Off button
Serves to switch the whole
appliance on and off.
2Temperature display freezer
compartment
The numbers correspond
to the set freezer compartment
temperatures in °C.
3“super” display (freezer
compartment)
Illuminates when super freezing
is on.
4Selection button for freezer
compartment
The freezer compartment
temperature can be selected
from –24 °C to –16 °C.
The set temperature
is indicated on display 2.

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Setting
the temperature
Refrigerator compartment
Turn temperature controller, Fig. 1/5, to
the required setting.
We recommend a medium setting
(of e.g. 2–3).
Higher settings lower the temperature in
the refrigerator compartment.
Select a higher setting (e.g. 4–5) only
temporarily if:
■the ambient temperature is high,
■door is opened frequently,
■large quantities of food are placed in
the refrigerator compartment.
Freezer compartment
The temperature can be set from -16 °C
to -24 °C.
Keep pressing temperature selection
button 4 until the required freezer
compartment temperature is set. The
value last selected is stored.
The set temperature is indicated on
display 2.
We recommend a factory setting of
-18 °C in the freezer compartment.
Alarm function
In the following cases an alarm may be
actuated:
Door alarm
The door alarm switches on
if the refrigerator compartment door
is left open for longer than one minute.
Close the door to switch off the warning
signal.
Temperature alarm
The temperature alarm switches on if
the freezer compartment is too warm
and the frozen food is at risk of thawing.
The temperature display for the freezer
compartment 2 or the super display 3
flash.
Note
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food.
It can only be refrozen when it has been
used to prepare a ready meal (boiled
or fried).
No longer store the frozen produce for
the max. storage period.
The alarm may switch on without any risk
to the frozen food:
■when the appliance is switched on,
■when large quantities of fresh food are
placed in the appliance,
■if the freezer compartment door is
open too long.
Switching off the alarm
Fig. 2
Press the selection button for freezer
compartment 4 to switch off the alarm.

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Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can
be found inside your appliance on
the rating plate. Fig. 8
Fully utilising the freezer
volume
To place the maximum amount of food in
the freezer, all frozen food containers,
except the bottom one, can be taken out
of the appliance. The food can be
stacked directly on the freezer shelves.
Removing the fittings
To remove a frozen food container, pull
out all the way, lift at the front
and remove. Fig. 4
Refrigerator
compartment
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal
storage location for ready meals, cakes
and pastries, preserved food, condensed
milk, hard cheese, fruit and vegetables
sensitive to cold as well as tropical fruit.
Note when loading products:
Wrap or cover food before placing in
the appliance. This will retain the aroma,
colour and freshness of the food. In
addition, flavours will not be transferred
between foods and the plastic parts will
not become discoloured.
Note
Avoid contact between food and rear
panel. Otherwise the air circulation will
be impaired.
Food or packaging could freeze to
the rear panel.
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!
Max. freezing capacity
Information about the max. freezing
capacity within 24 hours can be found
on the rating plate. Fig. 8
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.

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When loading products
Freeze large quantities of food preferably
in the very top compartment where food
freezes particularly quickly and therefore
also gently. Place the food over
the whole area of the compartments
or in the frozen food container. Food
which is already frozen must not come
into contact with the food which is to be
frozen. If required, move the frozen food
to the frozen food container.
Storing frozen food
To ensure good air circulation in
the appliance, insert the frozen food
container all the way.
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:
Plastic film, 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 can be sealed
with a film heat sealer.

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Shelf life of frozen food
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:
up to 12 months
Super freezing
Food should be frozen solid as quickly
as possible in order to retain vitamins,
nutritional value, appearance and flavour.
To prevent an undesirable temperature
rise when placing fresh food in
the freezer compartment, switch on
super freezing several hours beforehand.
As a rule, 4–6 hours is adequate.
If the max. freezing capacity is to be
used, super freezing must be switched
on for 24 hours before the fresh produce
is placed in the freezer compartment.
Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg)
can be frozen without “super freezing”.
Switching on and off
Fig. 2
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
ã=Caution
Do not refreeze food which is beginning
to thaw or which has already thawed. It
can only be refrozen when it has been
used to prepare a ready meal (boiled
or fried).
No longer store the frozen produce
for the max. storage period.
Special features
(not all models)
Shelves and containers
You can reposition the inner shelves
and the containers in the door as
required: pull shelf forwards, lower
and swivel out to the side. Lift
the container and remove.
Chiller compartment
Fig. 1/6
The chiller compartment has lower
temperatures than the refrigerator
compartment. Even temperatures below
0°Cmayoccur.
Ideal for storing fish, meat and sausage.
Not suitable for lettuce and vegetables
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Bottle shelf
Fig. 5
Bottles can be stored securely on
the bottle shelf. The holder can be
adjusted.
Vegetable container with
humidity control
Fig. 6
To create the optimum storage climate
for vegetables, salad and fruit, the air
humidity in vegetable container can be
regulated according to the quantity
stored.
The humidity monitor allows fresh food
to be stored up to twice as long as
in the normal cooling zone without loss
of freshness.
Smaller quantities of food -
slide the regulator to the right.
Large quantities of food -
slide the regulator to the left.
Ice cube tray
Fig. 7
Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of water
and place in the freezer compartment.
If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer
compartment, loosen with a blunt
implement only (spoon-handle).
To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice tray
slightly or hold briefly under flowing
water.
Freezer calendar
Fig. 1/12
To prevent the quality of the food from
deteriorating, it is important that
the permitted storage period is not
exceeded. The storage period depends
on the type of produce. The figures next
to the symbols indicate the permitted
storage period of the produce in months.
When purchasing frozen produce,
observe the date of manufacture or use-
by date.
Sticker “OK”
(not all models)
The “OK” temperature monitor
can be used to determine temperatures
below +4 °C. Gradually reduce
the temperature if the sticker
does not indicate “OK”.
Note
When the appliance is switched on,
it may take 12 hours until
the temperature is reached.
Correct setting

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Switching off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Switching off the appliance
Fig. 2
Press the On/Off button 1.
Temperature display goes out,
refrigerating 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.
Cleaning the appliance
ã=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 warp!
Water used for cleaning must not drip
into the
■slots in the front base area in
the freezer compartment,
■controls,
■and light.
Proceed as follows:
1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance
off.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.
3. Take out the frozen food and store in
a cool location. Place the ice pack (if
enclosed) on the food.
4. 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.
5. Wipe the door seal with clear water
only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
6. After cleaning reconnect and switch
the appliance back on.
7. Put the frozen food back in the freezer
compartment.
Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance
can be taken out for cleaning.
Take out glass shelves
Pull the glass shelves forwards and take
out.
Removing the container
Fig. 4
Pull out the container all the way, lift at
the front and remove.
Light (LED)
Your appliance features a maintenance-
free LED light.
These lights may be repaired
by customer service or authorised
technicians only.

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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!
■When thawing frozen products, place
them in the refrigerator. Use
the coldness of the frozen food
to cool food.
■Open the appliance as briefly
as possible.
■Occasionally clean the rear
of the appliance to prevent an
increased power consumption.
■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
change slightly. The gap of 75 mm
must not be exceeded.
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.
Cracking
Automatic defrosting is running.
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.
The light
does not function.
The LED light
is defective.
See chapter “Light (LED)” section.
Appliance was open
too long.
Light is switched off
after approx. 10 min.
When the appliance is closed
and opened, the light is on again.
The temperature in
the refrigerator
compartment is too
cold.
A colder temperature
in the freezer
compartment can also
lower the temperature
in the refrigerator
compartment. This is
quite normal.
Set the temperature in
the refrigerator compartment slightly
warmer.
Should this not be enough, e.g. if the
room temperature is too low, set the
freezer temperature warmer.
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
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Fault Possible cause Remedial action
The temperature in
the freezer
compartment is too
warm.
Appliance opened
frequently.
Do not open the appliance
unnecessarily.
The ventilation
openings have been
covered.
Remove obstacles.
Large quantities of
fresh food are being
frozen.
Do not exceed max. freezing
capacity.
Freezer compartment
door was open
for a long time;
temperature is no
longer reached.
The evaporator
(refrigeration
generator)
in the No Frost system
is covered in thick ice
and can no
longer be defrosted
fully automatically.
To defrost the evaporator, remove
the frozen food
with the compartments, insulate well
and store in a cool location.
Switch off the appliance and move
it away from the wall. Leave
the appliance door open.
After approx. 20 min.
the condensation begins to run
into the evaporation pan,
at the rear of the appliance.
To prevent the evaporation pan
from overflowing in this case,
mopupthecondensation
with a sponge.
The evaporator is defrosted when
the water stops running
into the evaporation pan. Clean
the interior. Switch the appliance
back on again.

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Customer service
Your local customer service
canbefoundinthetelephonedirectory
or in the customer-service index. Please
provide customer service
with the appliance product number
(E-Nr.) and production number (FD).
These specifications
can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 8
To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please
assist customer service by quoting
the product and production numbers.
This will save you additional costs.
Repair order and advice
on faults
Contact information for all countries can
be found on the enclosed customer
service list.
GB 0844 8928999 Calls from a BT
landline will be
charged at up
to 3 pence per
minute. A call
set-up fee of up
to 6 pence may
apply.
IE 01450 2655
US 866 447 4363 toll-free

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