Siemens iQ500 KW16 Series Specification sheet

Wine storage compartment
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Table of contents
1 Safety...........................................4
1.1 General information................... 4
1.2 Intended use.............................. 4
1.3 Restriction on user group.......... 4
1.4 Safe transport............................ 4
1.5 Safe installation ......................... 5
1.6 Safe use .................................... 6
1.7 Damaged appliance.................. 7
2 Preventing material damage ......9
3 Environmental protection and
saving energy..............................9
3.1 Disposing of packaging ............ 9
3.2 Saving energy............................ 9
4 Installation and connection........9
4.1 Scope of delivery....................... 9
4.2 Criteria for the installation
location.................................... 10
4.3 Installing the appliance ........... 10
4.4 Preparing the appliance for
the first time............................. 10
4.5 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply................ 10
5 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance...........................12
5.1 Appliance ................................ 12
5.2 Control panel........................... 13
6 Features.....................................14
6.1 Extendable bottle shelf............ 14
6.2 Bottle shelf............................... 14
6.3 Door lock................................. 14
7 Basic operation .........................14
7.1 Switching on the appliance ..... 14
7.2 Operating tips.......................... 14
7.3 Switching off the appliance ..... 14
7.4 Setting the temperature........... 14
7.5 Button lock (childproof lock)... 15
8 Additional functions .................15
8.1 Interior lighting......................... 15
8.2 Presentation mode .................. 15
9 Alarm..........................................15
9.1 Door alarm .............................. 15
9.2 Temperature alarm .................. 15
10 Wine storage compartment ....16
10.1 Arranging the maximum
number of standard bottles... 16
10.2 Tips for storing wine .............. 16
10.3 Drinking temperatures........... 17
11 Defrosting................................17
11.1 Defrosting in the wine stor-
age compartment .................. 17
12 Cleaning and servicing...........17
12.1 Preparing the appliance for
cleaning................................. 17
12.2 Cleaning the appliance ......... 18
12.3 Cleaning the condensation
channel and drainage hole ... 18
12.4 Removing the fittings............. 18
13 Troubleshooting......................19
14 Storage and disposal..............21
14.1 Taking the appliance out of
operation ............................... 21
14.2 Disposing of old appliance ... 21

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15 Customer Service....................21
15.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD)........ 22
16 Technical data .........................22

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1 Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
1.1 General information
¡Read this instruction manual carefully.
¡Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
1.2 Intended use
Only use this appliance:
¡For storing wine.
¡In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡Up to an altitude of 1200m above sea level.
1.3 Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by
people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or
inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are
supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance
safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil-
dren unless they are being supervised.
Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight
years old may load and unload the the fridge-freezer.
1.4 Safe transport
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.
▶Do not lift the appliance on your own.

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1.5 Safe installation
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
▶Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the
specifications on the rating plate.
▶Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur-
rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
▶The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in-
stallation must be properly installed.
▶Never equip the appliance with an external switching device,
e.g. a timer or remote control.
▶When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power
cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an
isolating switch must be integrated into the permanent electrical
installation according to the installation regulations.
▶When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not
trapped or damaged.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
If the appliance's ventilation openings are sealed, a leak in the re-
frigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.
▶Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the
built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved
adapters.
▶Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
▶Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufac-
turer.
▶If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available,
please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation
adapted.

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Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may
overheat and cause a fire.
▶Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply
units on the back of the appliance.
1.6 Safe use
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
▶Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
▶Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.
WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap
themselves up in it and suffocate.
▶Keep packaging material away from children.
▶Do not let children play with packaging material.
Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to
suffocate.
▶Keep small parts away from children.
▶Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING‒Risk of explosion!
If the cooling circuit is damaged, flammable refrigerant may es-
cape and explode.
▶To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other
mechanical devices or means other than those recommended
by the manufacturer.
▶If food is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt
implement such as the handle of a wooden spoon.
Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive sub-
stances may explode, e.g. spray cans.
▶Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g.
spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.

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WARNING‒Risk of fire!
Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heat-
ers or electric ice makers.
▶Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and
hazardous gases.
▶Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insula-
tion.
The appliance may tip.
▶Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors.
WARNING‒Risk of burns!
Individual parts on the back of the appliance become hot during
operation.
▶Never touch these hot parts.
1.7 Damaged appliance
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
▶Never operate a damaged appliance.
▶Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always
unplug the appliance at the mains.
▶If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-
plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
▶Call customer services. →Page21
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained
specialist staff.
▶Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-
placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser-
vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

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WARNING‒Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful
gases may escape and ignite.
▶Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appli-
ance.
▶Ventilate the room.
▶Switch off the appliance. →Page14
▶Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
▶Call after-sales service. →Page21

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2 Preventing material
damage
ATTENTION!
If not rolling freely, the appliance's
castors may damage the floor when
the appliance is moved.
▶Transport the appliance using a
sack truck.
▶Use floor protection when moving
the appliance, and do not move it
in a zigzag fashion.
Using the base, runners or appliance
doors as a seat surface or climbing
surface may damage the appliance.
▶Do not stand or support yourself
on the base, runners or doors.
Contamination with oil or fat may
cause plastic parts and door seals to
become porous.
▶Keep plastic parts and door seals
free of oil and grease.
If you clean fittings and accessories
in the dishwasher, this may cause
them to become deformed or discol-
our.
▶Never clean fittings and accessory
in the dishwasher.
3 Environmental protec-
tion and saving energy
3.1 Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environ-
mentally compatible and can be re-
cycled.
▶Sort the individual components by
type and dispose of them separ-
ately.
3.2 Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your
appliance will use less power.
Selecting the installation location
¡Keep the appliance out of direct
sunlight.
¡Install the appliance as far away as
possible from heating elements,
cookers and other heat sources:
– Maintain a 30mm clearance to
electric or gas cookers.
– Maintain a 300mm clearance to
oil or solid-fuel cookers.
¡Never cover or block the exterior
ventilation grilles.
Saving energy during use
Note:The arrangement of the fittings
does not affect the energy consump-
tion of the appliance.
¡Open the appliance only briefly
and then close it carefully.
¡Never cover or block the interior
ventilation openings or the exterior
ventilation grilles.
4 Installation and con-
nection
4.1 Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for
any transport damage and for com-
pleteness of delivery.
If you have any complaints, contact
your dealer or our after-sales service
→Page21.
The delivery consists of the following:
¡Free-standing appliance
¡Equipment and accessories1
¡Installation material
1Depending on the appliance specifications

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¡Installation instructions
¡User manual
¡Customer service directory
¡Warranty enclosure1
¡Energy label
¡Information on energy consump-
tion and noises
4.2 Criteria for the installation
location
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
If the appliance is in a space that is
too small, a leak in the refrigeration
circuit may result in a flammable mix-
ture of gas and air.
▶Only install the appliance in a
space with a volume of at least
1m3 per 8g refrigerant. The
volume of refrigerant is indicated
on the rating plate. →"Appliance",
Fig. 1/
5
, Page12
The weight of the appliance ex works
may be up to 50kg depending on
the model.
The subfloor must be sufficiently
stable to bear the weight of the appli-
ance.
Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature de-
pends on the appliance's climate
class.
The climate class can be found on
the rating plate. →"Appliance", Fig.
1/
5
, Page12
Climate
class
Permitted room tem-
perature
SN 10°C to 32°C
N 16°C to 32°C
ST 16°C to 38°C
Climate
class
Permitted room tem-
perature
T 16°C to 43°C
The appliance is fully functional within
the permitted room temperature.
If an appliance with climate class SN
is operated at colder room temperat-
ures, the appliance will not be dam-
aged up to a room temperature of
5°C.
Over-and-under and side-by-side
installation
If you want to install 2 refrigerating
appliances one over the other or side
by side, you must maintain a clear-
ance of at least 150mm between the
appliances. Selected appliances can
be installed without a minimum clear-
ance. Ask your dealer or kitchen
planner about this.
4.3 Installing the appliance
▶Install the appliance in accordance
with the enclosed installation in-
structions.
4.4 Preparing the appliance
for the first time
1. Remove the informative material.
2. Remove the protective foil and
transit bolts, e.g. remove the ad-
hesive strips and carton.
3. Clean the appliance for the first
time. →Page18
4.5 Connecting the appliance
to the electricity supply
1. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance's power cable in a socket
nearby.
1Not in all countries

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The connection data of the appli-
ance can be found on the rating
plate. →"Appliance", Fig. 1/
5
,
Page12
2. Check the mains plug is inserted
properly.
aThe appliance is now ready for
use.

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5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance
5.1 Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
1
Interior lighting
2
Control panel →Page13
3
Extendable bottle shelf
→Page14
4
Bottle shelf
5
Rating plate →Page22
6
Exterior ventilation grille

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7
Screw foot
8
Door lock →Page14
Note:Deviations between your appli-
ance and the diagrams may differ
with regard to their features and size.
5.2 Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and
to obtain information about the operating status.
1
2 3 4
2
1
Displays the set temperature
of the wine-storage compart-
ment °C.
2
/ sets the temperature of
the wine storage compart-
ment.
3
switches the interior light-
ing on or off.
4
switches the appliance on
or off.

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6 Features
The features of your appliance de-
pend on the model.
6.1 Extendable bottle shelf
In order to achieve an improved over-
view and to remove bottles more
quickly, pull out the extendable bottle
shelf.
6.2 Bottle shelf
Store bottles securely on the bottle
shelf.
To store the maximum number of
bottles, you can remove the bottle
trays.
→"Removing the bottle shelf",
Page18
6.3 Door lock
WARNING
Risk of suffocation!
Children can lock themselves in the
appliance, thereby putting their lives
at risk.
▶Keep the key out of the reach of
children.
To lock the appliance, push and hold
the key in the door lock and turn it to
the right.
operation
7 Basic operation
operation
7.1 Switching on the appli-
ance
1. Electrically connect the appliance.
→Page10
Note:If the appliance has been
previously switched off using the
control panel, press .
aThe appliance begins to cool.
2. Set the required temperature.
→Page14
7.2 Operating tips
¡Once you have switched on the
appliance, the set temperature is
only reached after several hours.
¡When you close the door, a va-
cuum may be created. The door is
then difficult to open again. Wait a
moment until the vacuum is offset.
¡The temperature in the appliance
varies due to the following condi-
tions:
– How often the appliance is
opened
– Load capacity
– Ambient temperature
– Direct sunlight
7.3 Switching off the appli-
ance
▶Press .
7.4 Setting the temperature
Setting the temperature of the
wine storage compartment
▶Press / repeatedly until the
temperature display shows the re-
quired temperature.

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Note:If you press and hold / for
a longer time, the temperature value
changes continuously.
7.5 Button lock (childproof
lock)
The button lock prevents the appli-
ance from being operated accident-
ally or incorrectly while running.
Switching on the button lock
▶Press and hold ⁠( )+ ⁠( ⁠) at the
same time for threeseconds.
aThe temperature displays show
and for threeseconds, then the
temperature that was previously
set is displayed again.
Note:If you press a touch field while
the button lock is switched on, the
temperature display indicates for
threeseconds.
Switching off the button lock
▶Press and hold ⁠( )+ ⁠( ⁠) at the
same time for threeseconds.
aThe temperature displays show
and for threeseconds, then the
temperature that was previously
set is displayed again.
8 Additional functions
Find out which additional functions
can be used for your appliance.
8.1 Interior lighting
The interior lighting switches on auto-
matically when you open the appli-
ance.
Tip:If the interior lighting is switched
on when the door is closed too, you
can switch on the presentation mode.
Switching on the interior lighting
▶Press .
Switching off the interior lighting
▶Press .
aThe interior lighting is permanently
switched off.
8.2 Presentation mode
In presentation mode, the interior
lighting is permanently switched on.
Switching on the presentation
mode
▶Press and hold for
threeseconds.
aThe interior lighting remains
switched on, even if the appliance
door is closed.
Switching off the presentation
mode
▶Press and hold for
threeseconds.
9 Alarm
9.1 Door alarm
If the appliance door is open for a
while, the door alarm switches on.
Switching off the door alarm
▶Close the appliance door.
aThe warning tone is switched off.
9.2 Temperature alarm
If the wine storage compartment is
too warm or too cold for an extended
period, the temperature alarm
switches on.

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If the temperature in a wine storage
compartment lies more than 2°C be-
low the set temperature for an exten-
ded period, a warning signal sounds
and flashes in the corresponding
temperature display.
If the temperature in a wine storage
compartment lies more than 5°C
above the set temperature for an ex-
tended period, a warning signal
sounds and flashes in the corres-
ponding temperature display.
Switching off the temperature
alarm
▶Press any touch field.
aThe warning tone is switched off.
Note: or flashes until the set
temperature is reached again.
10 Wine storage com-
partment
In the wine storage compartment,
you store wine at a constant temper-
ature.
You can set the temperature in the
wine storage compartment from 5°C
to 20°C.
10.1 Arranging the maximum
number of standard
bottles
▶To place the maximum number of
bottles in the appliance, place wine
bottles into the appliance laying
down with the neck of the bottle fa-
cing forwards.
Standard bottle
Storage example with 41standard
bottles and 44standard bottles
Note:If you remove the top bottle
tray, instead of 41standard bottles,
you can place a total of 44standard
bottles in the appliance.
10.2 Tips for storing wine
Note the following tips for storing
wine.
¡Do not store the wine bottles in
crates or boxes in the appliance.
The open bottle shelves allow for
continuous air circulation. As a res-
ult, excess humidity is quickly re-
moved.
¡Before you enjoy your wine, you
should slowly warm it to room tem-
perature. Take rosé out of the ap-
pliance two to five hours before
consuming, and take red wine out

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of the appliance four to five hours
before consuming. Serve white
wine immediately after taking it out
of the appliance. Sparkling wine
and champagne should be chilled
in the refrigerator for a short while
before drinking.
¡Always store wine a little cooler
than its ideal serving temperature,
as the wine warms up as soon as
it is poured into the glass.
10.3 Drinking temperatures
The correct serving temperature is
crucial for the taste of the wine.
Type of wine Drinking
temperature
Full-bodied red Bor-
deaux
18°C
Côtes du Rhône red,
Barolo
17°C
Full-bodied red Bur-
gundy, red Bordeaux
16°C
Port 15°C
Young red Burgundy 14°C
Young red wines 12°C
Young Beaujolais, all
white wines with little
residual sugar
11°C
Old white wines, full-
bodied Chardonnay
10°C
Sherry 9°C
Young white wines,
from late vintage on-
ward
8°C
Loire, Entre-deux-
Mers white wines
7°C
11 Defrosting
11.1 Defrosting in the wine
storage compartment
When the appliance is operating,
condensation droplets or frost form
on the rear panel of the wine storage
compartment due to functional reas-
ons. The back panel in the wine stor-
age compartment defrosts automatic-
ally.
The condensation drains into the
drainage hole via the condensation
channel.
To ensure that the condensation can
drain and odours do not form, ob-
serve the following information:
→"Cleaning the condensation chan-
nel and drainage hole", Page18.
12 Cleaning and servi-
cing
To keep your appliance working effi-
ciently for a long time, it is important
to clean and maintain it carefully.
Customer Service must clean inac-
cessible points. Cleaning by cus-
tomer service can give rise to costs.
12.1 Preparing the appliance
for cleaning
1. Switch off the appliance.
→Page14
2. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box.
3. Take out all bottles and store them
in a cool place.

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4. Remove all fittings and accessor-
ies from the appliance. →Page18
12.2 Cleaning the appliance
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an
electric shock.
▶Do not use steam- or high-pres-
sure cleaners to clean the appli-
ance.
Liquid in the lighting or in the con-
trols can be dangerous.
▶The rinsing water must not drip
into the lighting or controls.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may
damage the surfaces of the appli-
ance.
▶Do not use hard scouring pads or
cleaning sponges.
▶Do not use harsh or abrasive de-
tergents.
▶Do not use cleaning products with
a high alcohol content.
If liquid gets into the drainage hole,
the evaporation pan may overflow.
▶The rinsing water must not get into
the drainage hole.
If you clean fittings and accessories
in the dishwasher, this may cause
them to become deformed or discol-
our.
▶Never clean fittings and accessory
in the dishwasher.
1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
→Page17
2. Clean the appliance, the fittings,
the accessories and the door seals
with a dish cloth, lukewarm water
and a little pH-neutral washing-up
liquid.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry
cloth.
4. Insert the fittings.
5. Electrically connect the appliance.
→Page10
12.3 Cleaning the condensa-
tion channel and drain-
age hole
Regularly clean the condensation
channel and drainage hole to ensure
that the condensation can drain.
▶Carefully clean the condensation
channel and the drainage hole,
e.g. using a cotton bud.
12.4 Removing the fittings
If you want to clean the fittings thor-
oughly, remove these from your ap-
pliance.
Removing the bottle shelf
▶Slightly lift the rear of the bottle
shelf and remove it ⁠.

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13 Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot-
ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces-
sary costs.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
▶Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.
▶Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
▶If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent any risk.
Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The appliance is not
cooling, the displays
and lighting are lit.
Showroom mode is switched on.
1. Press and hold ( )+ ( )+ at the same time
until and flash in the temperature displays.
2. After a short time, check whether your appliance is
cooling.
The LED lighting does
not work.
Different causes are possible.
▶Call customer service.
The customer service number can be found in the
enclosed customer service directory.
or appears in the
temperature display.
The electronics have detected a fault.
1. Switch off the appliance. →Page14
2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off
the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Reconnect the appliance after five minutes.
4. If the message still appears on the display, call cus-
tomer service.
The customer service number can be found in the
enclosed customer service directory.
appears in the tem-
perature display.
The button lock is switched on.
▶Switch off the button lock. →Page15
A warning signal
sounds and
flashes in the temper-
ature display.
It was too warm in the wine storage compartment for
an extended period.
▶Press any touch field.
Note: flashes until the set temperature is reached
again.

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Fault Cause and troubleshooting
A warning signal
sounds and
flashes in the temper-
ature display.
The exterior ventilation grilles are blocked.
▶Remove any obstructions from in front of the exter-
ior ventilation grilles.
A warning signal
sounds and flashes
in the temperature dis-
play.
It was too cold in the wine storage compartment for
an extended period.
▶Press any touch field.
Note: flashes until the set temperature is reached
again.
The temperature dif-
fers greatly from the
setting.
Different causes are possible.
1. Switch off the appliance. →Page14
2. Switch the appliance back on after fiveminutes.
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‒If the temperature is too warm, check the temper-
ature again after a couple of hours.
‒If the temperature is too cold, check the temper-
ature again on the following day.
The base of the wine
storage compartment
is wet.
The condensation channel or drainage hole are
blocked.
▶Clean the condensation channel and the drainage
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The appliance hums,
bubbles, buzzes,
gargles or clicks.
Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit,
fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. The motor,
switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off.
No action required.
The appliance makes
noises.
The appliance is not level.
▶Align the appliance using a spirit level and the
screw feet.
The appliance is not free-standing.
▶Observe the minimum clearances for the appliance.
Fittings wobble or stick.
▶Check the removable fittings and, if required, re-
place these.