Miele KF 889 iDNE-1 User Manual

Operating and installation instructions

Fridge freezer
with Dynamic cooling and
ice maker
KF 889 iDNE-1

To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.

G

M.-Nr. 06 175 860

Contents

Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

. . . in the refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

. . . in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Temperature selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Temperature displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Temperature display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Temperature alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switching on the alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switching the alarm off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Super cool, super freeze and dynamic cooling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Super cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Super freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Dynamic cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using the refrigerator efficiently. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Coldest area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Warmest area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Storing food correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Fruit and vegetables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the door shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Moving the bottle divider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Contents

Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Hints on home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Packing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Ice cube maker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Cleaning the ice cube tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Service Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Mains water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Notes on connecting to the mains water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Connection to the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Electrical connection U.K. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Before installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Building into a peninsular run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Contents

Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Description of the appliance

a Super cool button and indicator light
b On button for switching the whole

appliance on and
On/Off button for independently
switching
the refrigerator section on and off

c Temperature selector buttons

for the refrigerator section
Upper button: warmer
Lower button: colder

d Refrigerator section

temperature display

e Safety lock indicator light

f Freezer section

temperature display

g Temperature selector buttons

for the freezer section
Upper button: warmer
Lower button: colder

h Master switch for switching

the whole appliance on and off

i Super freeze button and indicator

light

j Alarm button

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Description of the appliance

k Switch for Dynamic cooling
l Dynamic cooling fan
m Butter and cheese compartment
n Interior lighting
o Egg tray
p Door shelves
q Shelves
r Bottle rack
s Condensate channel and

drain hole

t Fruit and vegetable containers
u Divider*

v Ice cube drawer with

automatic ice cube maker

w Freezer drawers with freezer

calendar

x Marker system for frozen food

* depending on model

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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

Technical safety

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, read the
operating instructions carefully
before installation and before using
for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.

Keep these operating 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 food and drinks 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.

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 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
transportation and setting up 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.

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 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.

This appliance contains the coolant
Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas

The more coolant there is in an
appliance, the larger the room it

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of

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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. 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 is not designed for

maritime use or for use in mobile
installations such as caravans, aircraft
etc. However it may be suitable for
such usage subject to a risk
assessment of the installation being
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.

Installation work, maintenance and

repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons to ensure safety.
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 while maintenance or repair
work is being carried out.

The manufacturer cannot be held

liable for damage caused by a
faulty connection to the mains water
supply.

Connection to the mains water

supply and any repairs to the ice
cube maker must only be carried out by
a suitably qualified and competent
person.

The ice cube maker is not suitable

for connection to a hot water
supply.

Before making plumbing

connections, ensure the appliance
is disconnected from the mains
electricity supply.

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).

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Warning and Safety instructions

Use

Never handle frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands may freeze to

the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.

Do not use any electrical

equipment in this appliance, e.g.
ice cream makers. Danger of sparking
and explosion!

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.

Do not refreeze thawed or partially

thawed food.
Defrosted food should be used up as
quickly as possible as food soon loses
it nutritional value and goes off.
Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.

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.

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.

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
section. The cans or bottles could
explode. Danger of injury and damage
to the appliance.

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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 a
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.

Warning and Safety instructions

Do not block the ventilation gap in

the plinth or the top of the
appliance housing unit 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,
will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.

Never use a steam-cleaning

appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Pressurised steam could
reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.

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.

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.

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

Normal energy consumption Increased energy

consumption

Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.

Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near to a heat source

(radiator, oven).
Where the ambient room

temperature is ideal at approx.
20°C.

Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
approximate (set in
stages).

Temperature setting with
a thermostat which is
exact to the degree
(digital display).

Use Only open the door when

With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: The lower the

Cellar section 8 to 12°C On appliances with winter setting,

Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
StayFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C

necessary and for as short a time
as possible.

Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an

Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.

Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation

Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.

Do not over-fill the appliance to
allow air to circulate.

Situated near to a heat source
(radiator, oven.

Where there is a high ambient
room temperature.

temperature in the freezer, the
higher the energy consumption.

please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer
than 16 °C.

Frequent opening of the door for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.

organised way, searching for an
item will mean the door is open for
longer.

Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, as the appliance
will have to work harder to lower
the temperature.

of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.

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How to save energy

Normal energy
consumption

Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of

ice one centimetre thick has built
up.

Increased energy
consumption

A layer of ice hinders the cold
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.

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Switching on and off

Before using for the first time

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 1
transporting it to its final location
before connecting it to the mains.

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and 2 hour after

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.

The temperature display goes out and
the cooling process is switched off. If
this does not happen, then the safety
lock is engaged.

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.

The temperature display for the
refrigerator section goes out and the
refrigerator section switches off.

^

Press the master switch.

Bars will flash in the temperature
display and a buzzer will sound. 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.

Switching off

^

Press the master switch.

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To switch the refrigerator section on
again

^

Press the "On/Off" button on the left
hand side of the display again.

Bars will appear in the temperature
display for the refrigerator section.
The refrigerator section starts
cooling. The interior light will come on
when the door is opened.

Switching on and off

Switching off the alarm

Press the alarm button.

^

The alarm will stop. The bars will
continue flashing in the temperature
display until the temperature which has
been set is reached.

Cool pack

Place the cool pack in the top drawer of
the freezer section. The cool pack will
be at its most effective after it has been
in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.

Safety lock

The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance being switched
off inadvertently.

To activate the safety lock

^

Press and hold the alarm button.

^

Then press the Super freeze button
as well and keep both buttons
pressed in for approx. 3 seconds
until the Safety lock indicator light d
in the temperature display lights up
and a beep sounds.

The safety lock indicator light must go
out in the temperature display. The
appliance can now be switched off at
any time.

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,

^ defrost the freezer section,
^ close the stopcock for the water inlet,
^ 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.

Now the appliance cannot be switched
off until the lock is de-activated.

De-activating the safety lock

^

Repeat the same procedure as for
activating the lock given above.

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The correct temperature

It is very important to set the correct
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. Micro organisms will cause
food which is not stored at the correct
temperature to deteriorate rapidly.
Temperature influences the growth rate
of these micro organisms. Reducing the
temperature reduces their growth rate.

The temperature in the appliance will
rise:

the more often the door is opened

–

and the longer it is kept open,
if too much food is stored in it at

–

once,

– the warmer the food is which is being

put into it,

– the higher the ambient temperature

surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.

. . . in the freezer

For freezing fresh food and storing
frozen food for a long time a
temperature of at least -18 °C is
needed. At this temperature the growth
of micro organisms is generally halted.
As soon as the temperature rises to
above -10 °C, the micro organisms
become active in the food again so that
it cannot be kept as long. For this
reason, partially defrosted or defrosted
food must not be re-frozen. Food may
be re-frozen once it has been cooked
as the high temperatures achieved
when cooking destroy most micro
organisms.

Temperature selection

The temperatures for the refrigerator
section and for the freezer section are
set independently from one another
using the buttons to the right and left
hand sides of the temperature displays.

Press the

. . . in the refrigerator

We recommend a temperature of 4 °C
in middle of the refrigerator section.

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Upper button: to raise the temperature

(it gets warmer)

Lower button: to reduce the

temperature (it gets
colder)

The temperature being set will flash in
the display.