Siemens KI42F User manual

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Refrigerator
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en Table of Contents
Safety and warning information ........... 3
Information concerning disposal ......... 5
Scope of delivery ................................... 6
Ambient temperature and
ventilation ................................................. 6
Installation location ................................ 7
Connecting the appliance .................... 7
Getting to know your appliance .......... 8
Switching on the appliance .................. 8
Setting the temperature ........................ 9
Super cooling ......................................... 9
Alarm function ........................................ 9
Usable capacity .................................... 10
Refrigerator compartment .................. 10
The “cool-fresh” compartment .......... 10
Interior fittings ....................................... 12
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance ........................................ 12
Defrosting .............................................. 12
Cleaning the appliance ....................... 13
Odours ................................................... 14
Light (LED) ............................................ 14
Tips for saving energy ........................ 14
Operating noises ................................. 15
Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 15
Customer service ................................. 17

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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
The appliance contains a small
quantity of environmentally
friendly but flammable
refrigerant R600a. 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.

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Important information when
using the appliance
■Never use electrical
appliances inside the
appliance (e.g. heater, electric
ice maker, etc.). Explosion
hazard!
■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 pointed or sharp-
edged implements to remove
frost or layers of ice. You
could damage the refrigerant
tubes. Leaking refrigerant may
cause eye injuries or ignite.
■Do not store products which
contain flammable propellants
(e.g. spray cans) or explosive
substances in the appliance.
Explosion hazard!
■Do not stand on or lean
heavily against base
of appliance, drawers
or doors, etc
■For defrosting and cleaning,
pull the mains plug out or
switch off the fuse. Do not pull
out the mains plug by tugging
on the power cord.
■Store high-percentage alcohol
tightly closed and standing up.
■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 of the
appliance!
■Avoiding placing children
and vulnerable people at
risk:
At risk 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.
Ensure 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 from 8 years
and above may use the
appliance.
Supervise children who are
cleaning and maintaining the
appliance.
Never allow children to play
with the appliance.

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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 food.
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).
This appliance is intended for
use up to a maximum height of
2000 metres above sea level.
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.
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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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:
■Built-in 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
Ambient temperature
and ventilation
Ambient temperature
The appliance is designed for a specific
climate class. Depending on the climate
class, the appliance can be operated at
the following temperatures.
The climate class can be found on
the rating plate. Fig. -
Note
The appliance is fully functional within
the room temperature limits
of the indicated climatic class. If
an appliance of climatic class SN
is operated at colder room temperatures,
the appliance will not be damaged up to
a temperature of +5 °C.
Ventilation
Fig. !/20
The refrigeration unit is ventilated only via
the ventilation grille in the base. Never
cover the ventilation grille or place
anything in front of it. Otherwise
the refrigeration unit must work harder,
increasing the power consumption.
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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Installation location
Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room. The installation location
should neither be exposed to direct
sunlight nor 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 to a
heat source:
■3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
■30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.
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. This
information can be found on the rating
plate. Fig. -
m Warning
Never connect the appliance
to electronic energy saver plugs.
Our appliances can be used with mains
and sine-controlled inverters. Mains-
controlled inverters are used
for photovoltaic systems which
are connected directly to the national
grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be
used for isolated applications (e.g. on
ships or in mountain lodges) which are
not connected directly to the national
grid.

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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.
Controls
Fig. "
Switching
on the appliance
Switch on the appliance with the On/Off
button, Fig. !/6.
The temperature display for
the refrigerator compartment, Fig. "/4,
flashes until the appliance has reached
the set temperature.
The appliance begins to cool. Light is
switched on when the door is open.
We recommend a factory setting
of +4 °C in the refrigerator compartment.
Do not store perishable food warmer
than +4 °C.
A Refrigerator compartment
B Cool-fresh compartment
1-5 Controls
6 On/Off button
7 Light, refrigerator compartment
8 Glass shelf “EasyLift”
9 Fixed glass shelf
10 Delicatessen container
11* Butter and cheese compartment
12* Egg rack
13 Door shelf “EasyLift”
14* Bottle holder
15 Shelf for large bottles
16 Light, cool-fresh compartment
17 “Cool-fresh” container
18 Humidity filter
19 Humidity container
20 Ventilation opening
1Alarm button
Used to switch off the warning
signal, see chapter “Alarm
function”.
2“Super” button refrigerator
compartment
Switches super cooling on and
off.
3Refrigerator compartment
temperature selection button
The button sets the temperature
in the refrigerator compartment.
4Temperature display refrigerator
compartment
The numbers correspond to the
set refrigerator compartment
temperatures in °C.
5ON/OFF display
The ON/OFF display is lit when
the appliance is in operation.

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Operating tips
■After the appliance has been switched
on, it may take several hours until the
set temperature has been reached.
Do not put any food in the appliance
beforehand.
■The front sides of the housing are
partly heated slightly. This prevents
condensation in the area of the door
seal.
Setting
the temperature
Fig. "
Refrigerator compartment
The temperature can be set from +2 °C
to +8 °C.
Keep pressing temperature setting
button on refrigerator compartment 3,
until the required refrigerator
compartment temperature is set.
The value last selected is saved. The set
temperature is indicated on the
temperature display for the refrigerator
compartment 4.
Cool-fresh compartment
The temperature in the “cool-fresh”
compartment has been set to almost
0 °C at the factory and should not be
changed if at all possible.
If frost forms on the refrigerated food,
the temperature can be increased. (See
chapter “Eliminating minor faults
yourself”.)
Super cooling
Super cooling sets the refrigerator
temperature to the coldest temperature
setting for approx. 6 hours. Then
the appliance automatically switches
to the temperature set prior to super
cooling mode.
Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.
■before placing large quantities of food
in the refrigerator compartment.
■for the fast cooling of drinks.
Switching on and off
Fig. "
Press super button 2 refrigerator
compartment.
The button is lit when super cooling
is switched on.
Note
When super cooling is switched on,
increased operating noises may occur.
Alarm function
Door alarm
The door alarm (continuous sound)
switches on if the appliance door is open
for longer than two minutes. Close
the door to switch off the warning signal.
Switching off the alarm
Fig. "
Press the alarm button 1 to switch off
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Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity can
be found inside your appliance on
the rating plate. Fig. -
Refrigerator
compartment
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal
storage location for ready meals, cakes
and pastries, preserved food, condensed
milk and hard cheese.
Storing food
■Store fresh, undamaged food. The
quality and freshness will then
be retained for longer.
■In the case of ready-made products
and bottled goods, observe the best-
before date or use-by date specified
by the manufacturer.
■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:
■The coldest zones are on the rear
panel and in the delicatessen
containers. Fig. #
■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.
The “cool-fresh”
compartment
The temperature in the fridge is about
0 °C. The low temperature and the
optimum moisture provide ideal storage
conditions for fresh food.
Food can be kept fresh up to three times
longer in the “cool-fresh” compartment
than in the normal cooling zone – for
even longer freshness, nutrient retention
and flavour.
“Cool-fresh” container
Fig. !/17
The storage climate in the “cool-fresh”
container offers ideal conditions for the
storage of fish, meat, sausage, cheese
and milk.

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Humidity container
Fig. !/19
The humidity container is covered with
a special filter which optimises retention
of the air humidity in the storage
compartment. As a result, there is up
to 95 % air humidity in the humidity
container, depending on the amount of
products put in. This storage climate
offers ideal conditions for fresh fruit,
salad greens, vegetables, herbs
or mushrooms.
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
humidity container depending on the
type and quantity of products stored.
Remove condensation with a dry
cloth.
Foods suitable for “cool-fresh”
container:
In the “cool-fresh” container:
Fig. !/17
■Fish, seafood, meat, sausage, dairy
products, ready meals.
In the humidity container:
Fig. !/19
■Vegetables (e.g. carrots, asparagus,
celery, leeks, beetroot, mushrooms,
brassicas such as broccoli,
cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi)
■Salad greens (e.g. lamb’s lettuce,
iceberg lettuce, chicory, lettuce)
■Herbs (e.g. dill, parsley, chives, basil)
■Fruit (types insensitive to cold, e.g.
apples, peaches, berries, grapes)
Storage times (at 0 °C)
Depending on the initial
quality
Fresh fish, seafood up to 3 days
Poultry, meat (boiled/fried) up to 5 days
Beef, pork, lamb, sausage
(cold meat)
up to 7 days
Smoked fish, broccoli up to 14 days
Salad greens, fennel, apricots,
plums
up to 21 days
Soft cheese, yoghurt, quark,
buttermilk, cauliflower
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Interior fittings
(not all models)
Glass shelf “EasyLift”
Fig. $
The height of the glass shelf can be
adjusted without taking it out.
Pull right lever to move the shelf
upwards. Pull left lever to move the shelf
downwards.
Notes
■Only ever press one lever.
■If a load exceeds 5 kg, the position
of the shelf can no longer be
changed.
Fixed glass shelf
Fig. %
To change the position of the fixed glass
shelf, press buttons on the underside
and detach the glass shelf from
the fixing. Reposition stopper. Re-insert
glass shelf and fix by applying light
pressure.
Door shelf “EasyLift”
Fig. &
The height of the door shelves can be
adjusted without taking them out.
Simultaneously press up the buttons on
the underside of the door shelves
to move the door shelves downwards.
They can be moved upwards without
pressing the buttons.
Bottle shelf
Fig. '
Bottles can be stored securely on
the bottle shelf. The holder can be
adjusted.
Switching off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Switching off the appliance
Fig. !
Press the On/Off button 6.
Refrigerating unit and light switch 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 and “cool-fresh”
compartments
While the appliance is running,
condensation droplets or frost form on
the rear panel of the refrigerator
compartment. As the rear panel defrosts
automatically, it is not necessary to
remove the frost or the condensation
droplets. The condensation runs through
the condensation channel and the
drainage hole to the evaporation pan
where it evaporates.
Note
Keep the condensation channel
and drainage hole clean, so
the condensation can drain off. Fig. (

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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 food and store in a cool
location. Place ice pack (if available)
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 or through
the drainage hole into the evaporation
pan.
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 food back into the appliance.
Notes
■Regularly clean the condensation
channel and drainage hole, Fig. (/B,
with a cotton bud to ensure that
the condensation can drain. The water
conduction channel, Fig. (/A, can be
taken out for cleaning.
■After cleaning, the stopper must be re-
inserted into the drainage hole
of the refrigerator compartment for
functional reasons.
Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance
can be taken out for cleaning.
Taking out the glass shelf “EasyLift”
Fig. $
Move glass shelf all the way upwards
and take out.
Taking out the door shelf “EasyLift”
Fig. &
Move door shelf all the way upwards and
take out.
Taking out the fixed glass shelf
Fig. %
Press buttons on the underside and
detach from the fixing.
Removing the container
Fig. )
Tilt container forwards and take out.
To insert the container, place the front
of the container on the telescopic rails
and push into the appliance.
The container is engaged by pushing it
into the appliance.
Taking out the humidity filter
Fig. !/18
The humidity filter over the humidity
container can be taken out for cleaning.
To do this, first take out the humidity
container and pull out the humidity filter.
Lift off the filter cover, Fig. *, and take
out the filter. Clean in lukewarm water,
leave to dry and re-assemble.

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Remove telescopic rails
Fig. ,
1. Pull out the telescopic rail.
2. Push lock in the direction of the arrow.
3. Detach telescopic rail from the rear
pin.
4. Push telescopic rail together, push
backwards above the rear pin
and disengage.
Installing telescopic rails
1. Place the extended telescopic
rail on the front pin.
2. Pull the telescopic rail forwards
slightly until it engages.
3. Place telescopic rail on the rear pin.
4. Push lock backwards.
Odours
If you experience unpleasant odours:
1. Switch off the appliance with the
On/Off button. Fig. !/6.
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.
9. Change odour filter, Fig. +.
The odour filter is situated behind
the upper “cool-fresh” container.
Replacement filters are available from
your customer service.
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.
■Open the appliance as briefly as
possible.
■To prevent increased power
consumption, occasionally clean
the ventilation opening with a paint
brush or vacuum cleaner.
■The arrangement of the fittings does
not affect the energy rating of the
appliance.

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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 installation cavity with
a spirit level. To do this, use the height-
adjustable feet of the cavity or place
something underneath.
Containers or storage areas wobble
or stick
Please check the removable parts
and re-insert them correctly if required.
Receptacles are touching each other
Move the receptacles slightly away from
each other.
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.
Bottom of the refrigerator
compartment is wet.
The condensation channel
or drainage hole are blocked.
Clean the condensation channel
and the drainage hole. See chapter Cleaning
the appliance. Fig. (
The temperature in
the refrigerator
compartment is too cold.
Temperature has been set
too low.
Increase the temperature.
The refrigerating unit
is switching on more
frequently and for longer.
Appliance opened
frequently.
Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
The ventilation openings
have been covered.
Remove obstacles.

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Fault Possible cause Remedial action
Appliance has no
refrigeration capacity.
The light does not work.
The display does not
illuminate.
Appliance has been switched
off.
Press the On/Off button.
Power failure. Check whether the power is on.
The fuse has been switched
off.
Check the fuse.
The mains plug has not been
inserted properly.
Check whether the mains plug is secure.
Appliance is not cooling,
temperature display and light
are lit.
Showroom mode is
switched on.
Hold down alarm button, Fig "/1, for
10 seconds until an acknowledgement signal
sounds.
After a short time check whether your
appliance is cooling.
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 “cool-fresh”
compartment is too warm or
too cold.
The standard setting has
been set too high or too low
(e.g. if there is frost
in the “cool-fresh”
compartment).
The temperature in the “cool-fresh”
compartment can be set to be 2 steps warmer
and/or colder, Fig. ". If the refrigerator
compartment temperature is set to 4,
the “cool-fresh” compartment has
a temperature of almost 0 °C.
1. Press super button on refrigerator
compartment 2 for 3 seconds until a signal
sounds.
Temperature display on refrigerator
compartment 4 flickers.
2. Change the setting using the temperature
setting button on refrigerator
compartment 3.
Setting 2 – coldest setting
Setting 8 – warmest setting
The set temperature is saved after one
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Customer service
Your local customer service
can be found in the telephone directory
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. -
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.
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
Temperature display for
the refrigerator
compartment flashes.
Fig. "/4
Appliance opened
frequently.
Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
Too much food was placed in
the compartment.
Before placing food in the freezer, press the
super button 2.
The airing and ventilation
openings are blocked.
Remove obstacles.
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