Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer with Dynamic cooling KFN 8562 SD ed
KFN 8762 SD ed KFN 8763 SD ed KFN 8962 SD ed
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance, it is essential to read these instructions before it is installed or used for the first time.
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M.-Nr. 06 208 653
Contents
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Miele{home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Optional accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 To switch the refrigerator section off separately . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Temperature selection in the refrigerator / freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Temperature displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Temperature display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Switching on the alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Switching the alarm off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Super cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Super freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Dynamic cooling m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the refrigerator efficiently. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Storing food correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Unpacked meats and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Protein rich foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Contents
Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Before placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Placing food in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Description of the appliance
aOn button for switching the whole appliance on and
On/Off button for independently switching the refrigerator section on and off
bRefrigerator section temperature display
cRefrigerator section temperature selector buttons left hand button: warmer right hand button: colder
dSuper cool button and indicator light
eDynamic cooling button and indicator light
fSafety lock indicator light
gMaster switch for switching the whole appliance on and off
hFreezer section temperature display
iFreezer section
temperature selector buttons left hand button: warmer right hand button: colder
jSuper freeze button and indicator light
kAlarm off button
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Description of the appliance
lFan
mButter and cheese compartment nEgg tray
oInterior lighting pBottle rack
qShelves
rCondensate channel and drain hole
sDoor shelves
tFruit and vegetable containers uDivider*
vFreezer drawers with freezer calendar
wMarker system for frozen food
* depending on model
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Miele{home
Optional accessory
The Miele|home system gives you the ability to check information about your appliance at any time.
For example, if a temperature alarm, power cut or other fault message occurs, this information will be relayed directly to the Miele|home system.
You will need a Miele|home system (e.g. the Miele|home InfoControl) and your appliance must be fitted with the Communication module (XKM 2000 KF) to benefit from this feature.
Please refer to the leaflet supplied with the Miele|home Communication module for details on how to install it and on how to sign it on to your Miele|home system.
The Miele|home system is supplied with its own operating instructions.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The transport and protective packing has been selected from materials which are environmentally friendly for disposal, and can normally be recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure that they are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Please ensure that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
It should be unplugged or disconnected from the mains electricity supply by a competent person. The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. See the "Warning and Safety" section of this booklet for further details.
Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance.
Please dispose of your old appliance at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and not with your household waste.
Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of it before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot.
In this way, refrigerant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained, and will not leak out into the environment.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the installation, safety, operation and care of the appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.
Correct use
This appliance is intended for domestic use only for the cool storage of foodstuffs as well as for
storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh food and for preparing ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of injury, do not allow children to play on or near it, or to play with the controls. Supervise its use by the elderly or infirm.
Technical safety
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas
which is environmentally friendly. Although it is flammable, it does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. The use of this environmentally friendly coolant has, however, led to a slight increase in the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the compressor, you might be able to hear the coolant flowing around the system. This is unavoidable, but does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the transportation and installation of the appliance that no parts of the cooling system are damaged. Leaking coolant can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
-avoid open fires and anything which creates a spark,
-disconnect from the mains,
-air the room in which the appliance is located for several minutes and
-contact the Service Department for advice.
The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up.
For every 8 g of coolant at least 1 m3 of room space is required. The amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Before connecting the appliance to the mains supply, make sure that
the rating on the data plate corresponds to the voltage and frequency of the household supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between the appliance and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and regularly tested and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed
and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions.
This equipment may only be used in mobile installations such as
ships, caravans, aircraft etc. if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.
Installation work, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent persons in accordance with current national and local safety regulations. Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable. Ensure current is not supplied to the appliance until after maintenance or repair work has been carried out.
The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply
when:
–it has been switched off at the wall socket and the plug has been withdrawn.
–the mains fuse is withdrawn, or
–the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable).
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an
extension lead.
Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
Use
Never handle frozen food with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to
the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place ice
cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not allow children to play with the appliance, for example to climb
inside the drawers or to swing on the door.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
should be used up as quickly as possible, as food soon loses its nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Thermostats switching on may produce sparks which could present a fire hazard. Flammable compounds could explode.
Do not use any electrical equipment in this appliance, e.g.
ice cream makers. Danger of sparking and explosion!
If storing alcohol with a high percentage proof, make sure it is
tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
liquids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are not
left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst. This could result in injury or damage.
Observe the "use by" dates given on food to avoid the risk of food
poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality of the food as well as the temperature at which it is stored. Follow the instructions given on food manufacturer’s packaging on storage conditions required as well as the "use by" date.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
–remove frost and ice,
–separate frozen foods and remove ice trays. They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to defrost
it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause the
build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will cause
the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
If storing bottles of oil or food containing high levels of fat or oil in
the appliance, take care not to let the fat or oil come into contact with plastic components. These can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not block the ventilation gaps in the appliance as this would impair the efficiency of the appliance, increase
the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use within certain climate ranges
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
Do not use a steam-cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
In countries where there are areas which may be subject to infestation
by cockroaches or other vermin, pay particular attention to keeping the appliance and its surroundings in a clean condition at all times. Any damage which may be caused by cockroaches or other vermin will not be covered by the guarantee.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch
or lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Disconnect it from the mains. Cut off the cable and render any plug
unusable.
Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting
disposal, e.g. by
–puncturing the refrigerant channels in the evaporator.
–bending any pipework.
–scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
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How to save energy
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Installation |
In a ventilated room. |
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Protected from direct sunlight. |
In direct sunlight. |
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Not situated near to a heat source |
Situated near to a heat source |
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Where there is a high ambient |
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Temperature setting with |
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. |
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a thermostat which is |
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Temperature setting with |
Cellar section 8 to 12 °C |
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a thermostat which is |
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exact to the degree |
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(digital display). |
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ambient temperature is warmer |
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Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C |
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StayFresh zone just above 0 °C |
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Freezer section -18 °C |
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Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C |
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Use |
Only open the doors when |
Frequent opening of the doors for |
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coldness. |
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Allow hot food and drinks to cool |
Placing hot food in the appliance |
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the temperature. |
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Store food covered or packaged. |
The evaporation or condensation |
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Defrost the freezer when a layer of |
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ice one centimetre thick has built |
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
The stainless steel surface has a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation.
^Do not remove this foil until the appliance has been installed or built in. Start at one of the upper corners.
^Clean stainless steel surfaces with a suitable conditioning agent for stainless steel.
^Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with warm water and a little washing up liquid, and then dry with a soft cloth.
Important:
To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for between 11/2 and 2 hour after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
The refrigerator and freezer sections are switched on together by pressing the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel.
^Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel.
The refrigerator section temperature display lights up.
Bars light up in the freezer section temperature display.
The appliance starts cooling.
You can also switch the whole appliance on by pressing the On/Off button for the refrigerator section on the left hand side of the control panel.
Allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it. This will ensure that the temperature is sufficiently low.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer or to save space on the freezer tray. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.
Switching off
^Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel.
The temperature display goes out and the cooling process is switched off. If this does not happen, then the safety lock has been activated.
To switch the refrigerator section off separately
The refrigerator section can be switched off without having to switch off the freezer section. This is useful e.g. whilst on holiday.
^Press the On/Off button for the refrigerator section on the left hand side of the control panel.
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Switching on and off
The refrigerator section temperature display goes out and the refrigerator section switches off.
To switch the refrigerator section on again
^Press the On/Off button on the left hand side of the control panel again.
The refrigerator section temperature display lights up. The refrigerator section starts cooling. The interior light will come on when the door is opened.
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently.
Activating or de-activating the safety lock
^Press and hold the Super freeze button pressed in for approx.
5 seconds.
The Super freeze indicator light flashes and a ;flashes in the temperature display.
^ Press the Super freeze button again.
;lights up in the temperature display.
^You can now choose between ;0 and ;1 by pressing the temperature
selector buttons:
0: the safety lock is de-activated,
1: the safety lock is activated.
^Press the Super freeze button to save the setting.
The safety lock indicator light X will light up when the safety lock has been activated.
^Press the master switch on the right hand side of the control panel to come out of the setting mode.
The electronics will then switch over to normal operation after a couple of minutes.
Switching off for longer periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday,
^switch the appliance off,
^switch off at the wall socket and withdraw the plug,
^clean the appliance out and
^leave the doors ajar to air the appliance.
If, during a long absence, the appliance is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left shut there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance.
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