Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer with StayFresh zone and ice cube maker KFN 8701 SE ed-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.
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M.-Nr. 06 785 520
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 StayFresh zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Safety lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Switching off for longer periods of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
The correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
. . . in the StayFresh zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Setting the temperature in the StayFresh zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
. . . in the freezer section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting the temperature in the freezer section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Temperature displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Temperature display brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Temperature alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Door alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Switching on the alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Switching the alarm off early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Super cool and Super freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Super cool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Super freeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using the StayFresh zone efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 StayFresh zone compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Low humidity level , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 High humidity level -. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Food which should not be stored in the StayFresh zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Storing food correctly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Fruit and vegetables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Protein rich foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Meat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Contents
Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Maximum freezing capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Storing frozen food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Home freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hints on home freezing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Before placing food in the freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Placing food in the freezer compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Freezer calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Marker system for frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Cooling drinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Freezer tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Cool pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Ice cube maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cleaning the outer casing, the interior and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cleaning the ice cube tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ventilation gaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Door seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Metal grille at the back of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Problem solving guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mains water connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Notes on connecting to the mains water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Connection to the water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Climate range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Ventilation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Aligning the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Contents
Installing in a side-by-side combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Joining the two appliances together . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Building in the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Description of the appliance
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aStayFresh zone On/Off button |
fFreezer section On/Off button |
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bStayFresh zone temperature display |
gFreezer section temperature display |
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cStayFresh zone |
hFreezer section |
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temperature selector buttons |
temperature selector buttons |
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left hand button: warmer |
left hand button: warmer |
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right hand button: colder |
right hand button: colder |
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dStayFresh zone Super cool button |
iSuper freeze button and indicator |
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and indicator light |
light |
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eSafety lock indicator light |
jAlarm off button |
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Description of the appliance
kBottle rack
lInterior lighting
mShelves
nCondensate channel and drain hole
oStayFresh zone, dry compartment
pControl for setting the moisture level in the humidity controlled compartment
qStayFresh zone, humidity controlled compartment
rIce cube drawer with automatic ice cube maker
sFreezer drawers with freezer calendar
tMarker system for frozen food
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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 machine complies with all relevant legal safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.
Before installation and before using for the first time, read the operating instructions carefully. They contain important notes on installation, safety, operation and care of the appliance. This way you will avoid the risk of accidents and damage to 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.
Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.
Correct usage
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.
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 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.
The more refrigerant 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 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 risk of damage to the appliance. If in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
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 to ensure safety.
Repairs and other work by unqualified persons could be dangerous and the manufacturer will not be held liable.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage due to a faulty connection to the mains water supply.
Connection to the mains water supply and any repairs to the ice
maker must only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person.
This ice 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 fuse from the fused spur connection unit 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 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.
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. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
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 could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts and which may 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not block the ventilation grilles 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, 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.
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 surrounding in a clean condition at all times. Any damage caused by cockroaches or vermin will not be covered by the appliance guarantee.
Disposal of old appliances
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.
Before disposing of an old appliance, unplug it and render the
plug unusable. Cut off the cable directly behind the appliance and at the plug to prevent misuse.
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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Increased energy |
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Installation site |
In a ventilated room. |
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Protected from direct sunlight. |
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Not situated near to a heat source |
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room temperature. |
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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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setting is switched off when the |
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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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Use |
Only open the door when |
Frequent opening of the door for |
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long periods will cause a loss of |
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coldness. |
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Allow hot food and drinks to cool |
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the temperature. |
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Store food covered or packaged. |
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How to save energy |
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
The stainless steel surface and the decor strips have a protective cover 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.
^Wipe stainless steel surfaces over with a proprietary conditioning agent for stainless steel, such as Neoblank (available from the Miele UK Spare Parts Department). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the label, and apply sparingly with an even pressure following the direction of the grain.
^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 1½ and 2 hour after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.
Switching on
The StayFresh zone and the freezer section are switched on independently of one another so that, if required, you can switch on only one section.
StayFresh zone
^Press the StayFresh zone On/Off button on the left hand side of the control panel.
The StayFresh zone temperature display lights up. The StayFresh zone starts cooling. The interior light will come on if the door is opened.
Freezer section
^Press the freezer section On/Off button on the right hand side of the control panel.
Bars light up in the freezer section temperature display and the freezer section starts cooling.
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.
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Switching on and off
Switching off
^Press the appropriate On/Off button until the temperature display goes out.
The cooling system is switched off. (If this does not happen, the safety lock is still activated).
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 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 freezer section On/Off button 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,
^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.
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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 StayFresh zone
The temperature in the StayFresh zone is automatically held at approx. 0 -2 °C.
Setting the temperature in the StayFresh zone
The temperature in the StayFresh zone can be raised or lowered, e.g. if you want to use it for storing items like fish.
^You can adjust the temperature by pressing the temperature selector buttons.
You can choose from settings =1 to =9:
1: lowest temperature,
9: highest temperature.
Press the
left hand button: to raise the temperature
right hand button: to reduce the temperature.
=5 is the default setting for the StayFresh zone. If a setting of =1 to
=4 is selected, the temperature can fall below 0°C. Food could freeze!
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of the button the current temperature of the StayFresh zone is automatically shown.
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The correct temperature
. . . in the freezer section
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time, a temperature colder than -18 °C is required. At this temperature the growth of micro-organisms is generally halted. As soon as the temperature rises 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.
Setting the temperature in the freezer section
Use the two buttons directly below the freezer section temperature display to set the temperature.
Press the
left hand button: to raise the temperature
right hand button: to reduce the temperature.
The temperature being set will flash in the display.
After setting the temperature you can see the following information in the display by pressing the +/- buttons:
–When first pressed, the last temperature selected flashes.
–Each subsequent press of the button adjusts the temperature shown in
1 °C steps.
–Keeping the button pressed in adjusts the temperature continually.
Approx. 5 seconds after letting go of the button, the current temperature of the freezer section is automatically shown.
If you have adjusted the temperature, wait for approx. 6 hours if the appliance is not very full and for approx. 24 hours if the appliance is full before checking the temperature display as it will take this long for the display to show the accurate temperature. If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low, you will need to adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature in the freezer section can be adjusted from -14 °C to -28 °C
The ambient temperature in the room and the installation location can affect the time it takes for the appliance to reach the lowest temperature. If the ambient temperature is too high, the appliance may not reach the lowest temperature.
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