Operating and installation instructions
Fridge freezer combination with dynamic cooling
KF 9712 iD KF 9713 iD
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M.-Nr. 09 274 540 |
Contents
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bottle rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Caring for the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warning and Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 To switch the refrigerator section off separately. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
. . . for the refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
. . . in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Temperature displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Activating the alarm system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Switching the alarm off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Super freeze and Dynamic cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Dynamic cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the refrigerator efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Different storage zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 When shopping for food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Storing food correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fruit and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Unpacked meat and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Protein rich foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Moving the shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Split shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Adjusting the door shelf/bottle shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Contents
Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Storing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Before placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Placing food in the freezer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Freezing large items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ice cubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Refrigerator section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Problem solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
After Sales / Guarantee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Before installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Building-in dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Building into a peninsular run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Aligning the housing unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Guide to the appliance
aRefrigerator section On/Off and temperature dial
bAlarm off button and indicator light
cRefrigerator temperature display
aDynamic cooling fan with On/Off switch
bButter and cheese compartment
cAdjustable shelves
dEgg tray
eInterior lighting
fDoor shelf
gCondensate channel and drain hole
hFruit and vegetable containers
iBottle divider
jBottle shelf
kFreezer drawers
dFreezer section temperature display
eSuper freeze button and indicator light
fMaster dial for switching the whole appliance on and off and for selecting the temperature of the freezer section
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Guide to the appliance
Optional accessories
Bottle rack
(depending on model)
This bottle rack is available from the Miele Spare Parts Department or your dealer.
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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 should 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!
Disposal of your old appliance
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 do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre or contact your dealer for advice. Ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
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 local and national safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can present a risk of both personal injury and damage to property.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully 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 application
~ This appliance is not designed for commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments such as:
–Shops
–Offices and showrooms
and by residents in establishments such as:
–Hostels and guest houses.
This appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
It must only be used as a domestic appliance to cool and store food as well as to store deep frozen food, freeze fresh food and to prepare ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be dangerous. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from incorrect or improper use or operation of the appliance.
~ This appliance is not intended for use by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use it correctly by a person responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
~This appliance is not a toy! To prevent the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with it, for example to play with the controls, to climb inside the drawers or to swing on the door.
~Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
~Children 8 years and older may use the appliance only if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
~Before setting up the appliance, check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance.
It could be dangerous.
~If the connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger.
~ 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 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, and does not have any adverse effect on the performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the 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 flames 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.
~Safe operation of the appliance is only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions.
~Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and frequency) matches the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
~Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a multi-socket adapter or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
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Warning and Safety instructions
~The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if correctly earthed. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is observed and tested regularly, and where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage or injury caused by the lack of or inadequacy of an effective earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
~Installation, maintenance and repairs may only be carried out by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer in strict accordance with current national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work.
~While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.
~The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work.
~Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
~This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g. on a ship).
~In areas which may be subject to infestation by cockroaches or other vermin, play 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct 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.
~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.
~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 operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. 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 section. The cans or bottles could explode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
~When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer section, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour, otherwise they could burst, causing 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 the food manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
~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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
~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.
~If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.
~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.
~This 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.
~ Never use a steam-cleaning appliance to defrost or clean this appliance. 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 latches or locks unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
~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 site |
In a ventilated room. |
In an enclosed, unventilated room. |
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Protected from direct sunlight. |
In direct sunlight. |
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Not near to a heat source (radiator, |
Near to a heat source (radiator, |
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Where the ideal ambient room |
Where there is a high ambient room |
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Temperature setting |
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. |
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Temperature setting |
Larder section 8 to 12 °C |
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Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C |
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PerfectFresh 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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Drawers, shelves and racks |
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Only open the door when necessary |
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Store food in an organised way. |
Searching for an item will mean the |
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Allow hot food and drinks to cool |
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Store food covered or packaged. |
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Defrosting |
Defrost the freezer section when a |
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transportation.
^Carefully remove the protective foil from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning
^Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing-up liquid, and then dry with a soft cloth.
Switching on
The refrigerator and freezer sections are switched on together with the master dial on the right hand side of the control panel.
^Using a coin, turn the master On/Off dial in a clockwise direction away from the "0" position.
Forcing it beyond its range will damage it. Turn it only as far as it will go, then turn it back again.
The temperature display for the refrigerator section will light up and the interior lighting will come on when door is opened.
The temperature display for the freezer section will light up.
The alarm indicator light will also light up. It will go out when the temperature in the freezer is cold enough.
The appliance will start cooling.
To enable the temperature to get sufficiently cold inside the appliance, allow the appliance to run for a few hours before placing food in it.
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Switching on and off
Switching off
^Using a coin, turn the master On/Off dial in an anti-clockwise direction back to the "0" position.
The temperature displays will go out and the cooling process is switched off.
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.
^Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial for the refrigerator section in an anti-clockwise direction back to the "0" position.
The interior light and the temperature display for the refrigerator section will go out and the refrigerator section will switch off.
The temperature display for the freezer section will remain lit up.
To switch the refrigerator section on again
^Using a coin, turn the On/Off dial for the refrigerator section in a clockwise direction away from the "0" position.
The refrigerator section temperature display will light up. The refrigerator section will start cooling. The interior
light will come on when the door is opened.
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,
^disconnect it from the mains. Switch off at the wall and withdraw the plug from the socket, or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw-out fuse in countries where this is applicable.
^defrost the freezer, clean the appliance and
^leave the doors ajar to air it.
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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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.
. . . for the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 5 °C in the middle of the refrigerator.
. . . in the freezer section
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time, a temperature of -18 °C is required. At this temperature the growth of micro-organisms is generally halted. Should the temperature rise above -10 °C, the micro-organisms will 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.
Setting the temperature
The temperatures for the refrigerator and freezer sections are set using the appropriate temperature dial.
^Using a coin, turn the dial for the refrigerator section or for the freezer section in a clockwise direction away from the "0" position.
The higher the setting, the lower the temperature in the appliance.
The temperature being set will flash in the display.
Turn it only as far as it will go, then turn it back again. Turning it beyond its range would damage it.
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