Miele KFN 14943 SD, KFN 14943 SD ed, KFN 14943 SD cs, KFN 14842 SD ed, KFN 14842 SD cs Operating instructions

Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge freezer with dynamic cooling KFN 14943 SD KFN 14943 SD ed/cs KFN 14842 SD ed/cs
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. 09 020 880
Contents
Guide to the appliance .............................................5
Caring for the environment..........................................7
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................8
How to save energy ...............................................13
Switching on and off ..............................................14
Before using for the first time.........................................14
Cleaning and care ..............................................14
Operating the appliance ............................................14
Switching on .....................................................14
Switching off .....................................................15
To switch the refrigerator section or freezer section on or off separately ....16
Settings mode ....................................................16
Switching the sensor tone on/off....................................17
Activating or deactivating the safety lock.............................17
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................18
The correct temperature ...........................................19
...intherefrigerator section.........................................19
...inthefreezer section ............................................19
Temperature display ...............................................19
Setting the temperature .............................................20
Temperature range ..............................................20
Changing the temperature display brightness .........................21
Alarm...........................................................22
Temperature alarm ................................................22
Door alarm .......................................................23
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling...................24
Super cool .......................................................24
Super freeze .....................................................25
Dynamic cooling m ...............................................26
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................27
Different storage zones .............................................27
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................28
When shopping for food ............................................28
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Storing food correctly ..............................................28
Fruit and vegetables .............................................28
Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................29
Protein rich foods ...............................................29
Meat .........................................................29
Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................30
Moving the shelves ................................................30
Split shelf ........................................................30
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................31
Universal container ................................................31
Moving the bottle divider ............................................31
Freezing and storing food..........................................32
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................32
Freezing fresh food ................................................32
Storing frozen food ................................................32
Home freezing ....................................................33
Hints on home freezing...........................................33
Packing .......................................................33
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................34
Placing food in the freezer ........................................34
Freezing large items ...............................................34
Freezer calendar ..................................................34
Defrosting .......................................................35
Ice cubes ........................................................35
Cooling drinks ....................................................35
Cool pack........................................................36
Automatic defrost ................................................37
Cleaning and care ................................................38
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................39
Appliance doors, side panels ........................................40
Ventilation gaps ...................................................41
Door seals .......................................................41
Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................41
Active charcoal filters .............................................42
To change the active charcoal filters...................................42
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Problem solving guide ............................................44
Noises .........................................................47
After Sales / Guarantee ............................................48
Electrical connection..............................................49
Installation ......................................................50
Location .........................................................50
Climate range ..................................................50
Ventilation .......................................................51
Installation .......................................................51
Aligning the appliance..............................................51
Levelling the appliance door .........................................51
Appliance dimensions ..............................................52
Changing the door hinging .........................................53
Aligning the appliance doors .......................................63
Building in the appliance ..........................................64
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Guide to the appliance
a On sensor for the whole appliance
and On/Off sensor for switching the refrigerator and freezer sections on and off separately
b Dynamic cooling sensor
c Super cool and Super freeze sensor
d Sensor for setting a lower
temperature (X)
e Safety lock indicator light
(only visible when the Safety lock is activated)
f Temperature display for the
refrigerator and freezer sections
g Sensor for switching between the
refrigerator and the freezer sections (top = "Refrigerator" symbol; bottom = "Freezer" symbol)
h Sensor for setting a higher
temperature (Y)
i Alarm off sensor
(only visible when the door or temperature alarm sounds)
j Change active charcoal filter
indicator (only visible when the active charcoal filters need to be changed)
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Guide to the appliance
a Fan
b Interior lighting
c Butter and cheese compartment
d Bottle rack
e Egg tray/Condiment tray
f Active charcoal filter holder
g Adjustable shelves
h Condensate channel and
drain hole
i Fruit and vegetable containers
j Bottle divider
k Bottle shelf
l Freezer drawers with
freezer calendar
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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 is not intended for This appliance complies with all relevant local and national 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 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
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commercial use. It is intended for use in domestic households and in similar working and residential environments such as:
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use by persons (including children) 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 avoid
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the risk of injury, do not allow children to play with it or near it, or to play with the controls. Neither should they be allowed to swing on the door. Please supervise young children whilst you are using it. Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.
Shops
Offices and showrooms
Hostels and guest houses.
It must only be used as a domestic appliance to cool and store foodstuffs 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before setting up the appliance,
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check it for any externally visible damage. Do not install and use a damaged appliance. A damaged appliance is dangerous.
If the connection cable is faulty it must
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only be replaced by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer to protect the user from danger.
This appliance contains the coolant
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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, 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 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.
room, there is the danger of combustible gases building up. For every8gofcoolant at least 1 m 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
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only assured if it has been installed and connected in accordance with these operating and installation instructions.
Before connecting the appliance,
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make sure that the connection data on the data plate (voltage and connected load) match 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
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mains electricity supply by a multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
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The more coolant there is in an
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appliance, the larger the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the appliance is in a small
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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with current local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present 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
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repairs may only be carried out by a suitably qualified and competent person 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.
The appliance must be isolated from
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the electricity supply during installation, maintenance and repair work. The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
it has been switched off at the socket
and the plug has been withdrawn, or
the fuse from the fused spur
connection unit has been withdrawn, or
the mains fuse has been
disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse has been
removed (in countries where this is applicable).
Faulty components must only be
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replaced by genuine Miele original spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
While the appliance is under
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guarantee, repairs should only be undertaken by a service technician authorised by the manufacturer. Otherwise the guarantee will be invalidated.
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This appliance may only be used in
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mobile installations, if a risk assessment of the installation has been carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.
In countries where there are areas
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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.
Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Never handle frozen food with wet
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hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not take ice cubes out with your
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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
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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
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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
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion.
If storing alcohol with a high
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percentage proof, make sure it is tightly closed and stored upright. Danger of explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles
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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
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freezer, make sure bottles are not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, resulting in injury or damage.
Observe the "use by" dates given on
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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
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– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.
Do not place electric heaters or
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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
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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
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door seals, as these will cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not store cooking oil in the
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refrigerator door. Traces of oil can cause stress cracks to occur in the plastic components in the door.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in
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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
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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
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appliance to defrost or clean this appliance. Steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Stainless steel appliances
Do not use sticky notes, transparent
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adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive on the surface of the door. These damage the surface, causing it to lose its dirt repellent protective coating.
The high-quality surface of the door
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is supsceptible to scratching. Even fridge magnets can cause scratching.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
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appliance, first make the door latch or lock unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of
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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
Normal energy consumption
Installation site In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20°C.
Do not cover the ventilation gaps and dust them regularly.
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 Drawers, shelves and racks
Defrosting Defrost the freezer section when a
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
Larder section 8 to 12 °C
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
arranged as they were when the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible.
Store food in an organised way. Searching for an item will mean the
Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of
Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance to allow air to circulate.
layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has built up.
Increased energy consumption
Near to a heat source (radiator, oven).
Where there is a high ambient room temperature.
temperature in the compartment, the higher the energy consumption.
On appliances with winter setting, 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.
door is open for longer.
Hot food will cause the refrigerator unit to run for a long time, as the appliance will have to work harder to reduce the temperature.
liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from reaching the frozen food, and increases energy consumption.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Important: To ensure the correct functioning of the appliance, let it stand for 1½ to 2 hours after transporting it to its final location before connecting it to the mains.
Protective foil
Important. Each time it is used, the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent forms a water and dirt repellent protective coating.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
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the accessories with lukewarm water and a little washing up liquid, and then dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel trim to the interior shelves and the door shelves has a layer of protective foil to prevent damage during transportation. On stainless steel appliances, the outer surfaces are also covered with protective foil.
^ Do not remove the foil until the
appliance has been positioned in its final location.
Cleaning and care
^ Treat the stainless steel trim to the
interior shelves and the door shelves with the Miele stainless steel conditioner supplied as soon as you have removed the foil.
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On stainless steel appliances also treat the side panels with the Miele stainless steel conditioning agent supplied as soon as you have removed the protective foil. The appliance doors have a special finish which is resistant to soiling. Do not use Miele stainless steel conditioner on the appliance door.
Active charcoal filters (Active AirClean filters)
Place the active charcoal filters
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supplied in the holder, and place the holder on one of the refrigerator shelves (see "Active charcoal filters").
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance.
Switching on
The refrigerator and freezer sections are switched on together with the On/Off sensor.
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Touch the On/Off sensor until the temperature display lights up.
The temperature display for the refrigerator section will show the current temperature in the refrigerator section.
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If the temperature in the freezer section is above 0 °C, only bars will light up in the temperature display for the freezer section. As soon as the temperature is below 0 °C, the temperature display for the freezer section will show the current temperature in the freezer section. The "Freezer" symbol and the Alarm off sensor will flash until the temperature in the freezer section has cooled down to the correct temperature for freezing.
The appliance will start to cool, and the interior lighting will come on when the refrigerator section door is opened.
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. Do not place food in the freezer section until the temperature is at least -18°C.
Switching on and off
touch the sensor for selecting the
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freezer/refrigerator section until the "Freezer" section lights up yellow.
Depending on which section you have selected, you can
select Dynamic cooling,
select either Super cool or Super
freeze, or
– adjust the temperature.
Please refer to the relevant section for more information.
Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top freezer drawer. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.
This sensor is used to switch between the refrigerator and freezer sections.
If you want to select the freezer section (to check the temperature, for example),
Switching off
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Touch the On/Off sensor until all of the indicators go out. (If this does not happen, the safety lock is still activated).
The refrigerator section and freezer section will switch off one after the other.
The interior lighting will not come on when you open the door and the cooling process will be switched off.
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Switching on and off
To switch the refrigerator section or freezer section on or off separately
The refrigerator section and the freezer section can be switched on or off separately, if you should only wish to use one section. This is useful, e.g. whilst on holiday, if you only want to leave the freezer section switched on:
^ Select the section of the appliance
which you wish to switch off.
The "Refrigerator" or the "Freezer" symbol will light up yellow.
^ Touch the On/Off sensor until the
"Refrigerator" or the "Freezer" symbol goes out.
The section you selected is now switched off while the other section remains switched on.
To switch a section back on again:
Touch the On/Off sensor until the
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temperature display lights up, or
Switch the appliance off and then back on again.
Settings mode
Certain settings on the appliance can only be selected in the settings mode.
How to select the settings mode and how to change the settings is described in the relevant section of these instructions.
Overview of functions that can be selected in the settings mode:
To enter or leave the settings mode
To switch the sensor tone on/off (see "Switching on and off")
To confirm that the active charcoal filters have been changed (see "Active charcoal filters")
To switch the safety lock on/off (see "Switching on and off")
To change the brightness of the temperature display (see "The correct temperature")
c
b
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u
d
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Select the section which you want to switch on. The relevant symbol will light up yellow.
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The door alarm is automatically disabled when the appliance is in the settings mode. As soon as the door is closed, the door alarm is activated again.
Switching on and off
Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm
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the new setting.
Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c
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appears in the display.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
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Switching the sensor tone on/off
The tone which sounds each time a sensor is touched can be deactivated.
^ Touch and leave your finger on the X
sensor.
^ At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of the X sensor).
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Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display.
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Touch the X sensor repeatedly until b appears in the display.
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Touch the On/Off sensor.
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By touching the X sensor, you can now select whether the sensor tones are switched on or off:
b0: Sensor tone is switched off b1: Sensor tone is switched on b –: Return to menu
The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes.
You have now left the settings mode.
Activating or deactivating the safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to prevent the appliance being switched off inadvertently.
^ Touch and leave your finger on the X
sensor.
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At the same time, briefly touch the On/Off sensor (without letting go of the X sensor).
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Leave your finger on the X sensor for another 5 seconds until c appears in the display.
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Touch the X sensor repeatedly until u appears in the display.
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Touch the On/Off sensor.
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By touching the X sensor, you can now select whether the safety lock is switched on or off:
u0: The safety lock is deactivated u1: The safety lock is activated u –: Return to menu
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Switching on and off
The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes.
Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm
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the new setting.
Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c
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appears in the display.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
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You have now left the settings mode.
The safety lock indicator in the temperature display when the safety lock has been activated.
X will light up
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.
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clean the appliance out and
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leave the appliance 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,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– 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.
...inthefreezer 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. 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.
Temperature display
During normal operation the temperature display on the control panel shows the temperature in the middle of the refrigerator section or the temperature in the warmest part of the freezer section.
...intherefrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C in the middle of the refrigerator.
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The correct temperature
Setting the temperature
The temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer sections are set independently of one another.
Select the refrigerator or the freezer
^
section.
The "Refrigerator" symbol or the "Freezer" symbol will light up yellow.
^ You can now use the arrow sensors
on either side of the temperature display to set the temperature you require.
By touching the
X sensor: the temperature will get
colder
Y sensor: the temperature will get
warmer.
The temperature being set will flash in the display.
The following information shows in the display when the sensors are touched:
Touching a sensor once: the last temperature selected flashes.
Each subsequent touch of a sensor: adjusts the temperature shown in 1 °C steps.
Leaving a finger on the sensor:
changes the temperature continuously. When the highest or lowest temperature in the range is reached, the X or Y sensor disappears.
Approx. 5 seconds after taking your finger off a sensor, the average, current temperature of the refrigerator or 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 give an accurate reading. If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low, you will need to adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
In the refrigerator section from 2 °C to 11 °C
In the freezer section 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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The correct temperature
Changing the temperature display brightness
The temperature display brightness can be adjusted to suit the lighting conditions of the room.
Touch and leave your finger on the X
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sensor.
^ At the same time, briefly touch the
On/Off sensor (without letting go of the X sensor).
^ Leave your finger on the X sensor for
another 5 seconds until c appears in the display.
^ Touch the X sensor repeatedly until d
appears in the display.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
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You have now left the settings mode.
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Touch the On/Off sensor.
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The temperature display brightness can now be changed by touching the X sensor:
d0: Maximum brightness d1: Reduced brightness d –: Return to menu.
The old setting lights up, and your newly selected setting flashes.
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Touch the On/Off sensor to confirm the new setting.
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Touch the X sensor repeatedly until c appears in the display.
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