Miele KFN 37452 iDE Operating instructions
Operating and installation instructions
Fridge freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essential
to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 09 941 010
Contents
Warning and Safety instructions.......................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment ................................................................................13
How to save energy............................................................................................. 14
Guide to the appliance........................................................................................ 16
Control panel......................................................................................................... 16
Symbols................................................................................................................. 17
Optional accessories............................................................................................. 19
Switching on and off ...........................................................................................20
Before using for the first time................................................................................ 20
Operating the appliance........................................................................................ 21
Switching on.......................................................................................................... 21
Switching off.......................................................................................................... 22
Switching off the refrigerator section separately.............................................. 22
Switching the refrigerator section back on again............................................. 23
Switching off the appliance in Sabbath mode .................................................23
Switching off for longer periods of time ................................................................ 23
The correct temperature..................................................................................... 24
. . . in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 24
. . . in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 24
Temperature display.............................................................................................. 25
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections................................ 25
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling ....................................27
Super cool function ............................................................................................... 27
Super freeze function ............................................................................................ 28
Dynamic cooling function...................................................................................... 29
Temperature and door alarm.............................................................................. 31
Temperature alarm................................................................................................. 31
Switching the temperature alarm off early .......................................................31
Door alarm............................................................................................................. 32
Switching the door alarm off early ...................................................................32
Selecting further settings ................................................................................... 33
Safety lock ........................................................................................................ 33
Audible tones................................................................................................... 34
Display brightness ............................................................................................ 35
Sabbath mode ................................................................................................... 36
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Contents
Storing food in the refrigerator section............................................................. 38
Different storage zones ......................................................................................... 38
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ......................... 39
When shopping for food........................................................................................ 39
Storing food correctly............................................................................................ 39
Fruit and vegetables......................................................................................... 39
Protein rich food............................................................................................... 39
Adjusting the interior fittings.............................................................................. 40
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ................................................................... 40
Moving the adjustable shelves / adjustable shelves with lighting......................... 40
Adjusting the bottle rack ....................................................................................... 40
Moving and fitting the bottle holder ...................................................................... 41
Removing and replacing the fruit and vegetable drawer....................................... 41
Replacing the drawer ....................................................................................... 41
Freezing and storing food................................................................................... 42
Maximum freezing capacity .................................................................................. 42
Freezing fresh food................................................................................................ 42
Storing frozen food................................................................................................ 42
Home freezing ....................................................................................................... 43
Adjusting the interior fittings.................................................................................. 46
Using accessories ................................................................................................. 46
Cool pack ......................................................................................................... 46
Making ice cubes ................................................................................................47
Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray ....................................................... 47
Water container ..................................................................................................... 48
Filling the water container ................................................................................ 49
Switching the ice cube maker on and off.............................................................. 49
Making a large amount of ice cubes ..................................................................... 50
Altering the size of the ice cubes .......................................................................... 50
Setting the water volume..................................................................................50
Switching the ice cube maker on/off with the On/Off button................................ 51
Defrosting............................................................................................................. 52
Cleaning and care ...............................................................................................53
Cleaning agents..................................................................................................... 53
Rinsing the ice cube maker................................................................................... 54
Cleaning the ice cube tray..................................................................................... 56
Preparing the appliance for cleaning..................................................................... 57
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................... 59
Cleaning the door seal .......................................................................................... 60
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Contents
Cleaning the ventilation gaps ................................................................................ 60
After cleaning ........................................................................................................ 61
Problem solving guide ........................................................................................62
Noises................................................................................................................... 73
Miele@home......................................................................................................... 74
After Sales / Guarantee....................................................................................... 76
Information for dealers ....................................................................................... 77
Demo mode ........................................................................................................ 77
Electrical connection ..........................................................................................79
Installation............................................................................................................ 80
Location................................................................................................................. 80
Climate range ................................................................................................... 80
Ventilation.............................................................................................................. 81
Before installing the appliance .............................................................................. 82
Building-in dimensions ......................................................................................84
Limiting the opening angle of the door ............................................................. 85
Changing the door hinging ................................................................................. 86
Installing the appliance....................................................................................... 90
Fitting the furniture doors...................................................................................... 97
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all statutory safety requirements.
Please note that inappropriate use can lead to 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 installation, safety, use and
maintenance.
Miele cannot be held liable for non-compliance with these
instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure that new users
are familiar with the contents. Pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is intended for use in domestic households and
similar working and residential environments.
It is not intended for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food,
freezing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.
This appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping cool
medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or other such
materials or products. Incorrect use of the appliance for such
purposes can cause deterioration of the items stored. The appliance
is not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use of the appliance.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance
unsupervised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way
and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect
operation.
Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
Danger of suffocation. Packaging, e.g. plastic wrappings, must be
kept out of the reach of babies and children. Whilst playing, children
could become entangled in packaging or pull it over their head and
suffocate.
Technical safety
The coolant system is tested for leaks. This appliance complies
with statutory safety requirements and the appropriate EU
guidelines.
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Warning and Safety instructions
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 naked flames or anything which creates a spark,
– disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply,
– ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several
minutes, and
– contact the Miele Service Department.
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.
To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety
requirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical
installation tested by a qualified electrician.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
Do not use in a damp or wet environment (e.g. garage or utility
room). Moisture could reach live components or the electrical
connection and cause a short circuit.
This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used after it has
been built in.
The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.
While the appliance is under guarantee, repairs should only be
undertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
guarantee is invalidated.
Please note the following advice for ice cube production:
– Only use cold, fresh tap water to fill the water container. Hot water
and other liquids could damage the water container or the ice
cube maker.
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Warning and Safety instructions
– To produce fresh ice cubes, the water should be changed on a
regular basis, and always before switching on the ice cube maker.
This will prevent the build-up of mould in the water container.
– Do not use water from a reverse osmosis unit in this appliance.
This would damage it.
Miele can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when
genuine original Miele replacement parts are used. Faulty
components must only be replaced by Miele spare parts.
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(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.
Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Electrical components could
cause flammable vapours to ignite. Danger of fire and explosion.
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and 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.
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Warning and Safety instructions
When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst,
causing injury or damage.
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal.
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 partially or fully defrosted food. Consume
defrosted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value
and spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen
after it has been cooked.
Observe the manufacturer's "use-by" dates and storage
instructions 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.
Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other
manufacturers will invalidate the guarantee, and Miele cannot accept
liability.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Cleaning and care
Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this
appliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp
edged or pointed objects to
– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice trays.
Do not 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 or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Rinse the ice cube maker and the water pipes:
– before using for the first time,
– if the ice cube maker has not been used for a long time,
– regularly when in continuous use (at least once a month), to
remove ice residues from the system (to avoid a blockage of the
water supply) and
– before switching the ice cube maker off for a long time.
Rinse the ice cube maker by filling the water container with hand-
hot drinking water only. Do not use hot or boiling water. Do not add
any detergents such as washing-up liquid.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Transporting the appliance
Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its
original transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
Danger of injury and damage. The appliance is very heavy and
must be transported by two people.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking
themselves in and endangering their lives.
Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to
damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
– puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Symbol on the compressor (depending on model)
This information is only relevant for recycling. In normal operation there is no risk.
The oil in the compressor can be fatal if swallowed or if it
penetrates the airways.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the
manufacturing process and also
reduces the amount of waste in landfill
sites.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic equipment
often contain valuable materials. They
also 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.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of it before or during
transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
In this way, coolant in the pipework and
oil in the compressor will be contained,
and will not leak into the environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
presents no danger to children while
being stored awaiting disposal. See
"Warning and Safety instructions" for
more information.
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How to save energy
Installation site /
Maintenance
Temperature
setting
Normal energy
consumption
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
Protected from direct
sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20 °C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Refrigerator section 4 to
5°C
Freezer section -18°C
Increased energy
consumption
room.
In direct sunlight.
Near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high
ambient room temperature.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
The lower the temperature,
the higher the energy
consumption.
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How to save energy
Normal energy
consumption
Use Drawers and shelves
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.
Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible,
before it begins to thaw.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Store food covered or
packaged.
Increased energy
consumption
Frequent opening of the
door for long periods will
cause a loss of coldness.
The appliance will cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the
temperature inside the
appliance. The appliance will
cool down and the
compressor will run for
longer periods.
The evaporation or
condensation of liquids will
cause a loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.
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Guide to the appliance
Control panel
a
On/Off sensor
for the whole appliance
b
Optical interface
(for Service technicians only)
c
For selecting the refrigerator and
freezer sections
d
On/Off sensor for the Dynamic
cooling function (automatic
temperature distribution)
e
On/Off sensor for the Super cool and
Super freeze functions
f
For setting the temperature
( = colder)
Selector sensor in settings mode
g
OK sensor for confirming a selection
h
For setting the temperature
( = warmer)
Selector sensor in settings mode
i
Sensor for accessing or leaving
settings mode
j
For switching off the temperature or
door alarm
k
Display with temperature and
symbols (symbols only visible in
settings mode, in the event of an
alarm/message; see table for
explanation of symbols)
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Guide to the appliance
Symbols
Symbol Meaning Function
Safety lock Prevents the appliance being switched off,
the temperature being altered, Dynamic
cooling, Super cool and Super freeze being
switched on and settings being altered by
mistake.
Ice cube maker For switching the ice cube maker on and
off; for setting the water volume; for rinsing
the ice cube maker; for setting the cleaning
position of the ice cube tray; flashes if there
is a fault with the ice cube maker
Audible tones Choice of sensor tone and door and
temperature alarm tone
Miele@home Only visible when a communication module
or communication stick is fitted and signed
on (see "Miele@home")
Display brightness
settings
Sabbath mode For switching Sabbath mode on and off
Mains connection Confirms that the appliance is connected to
Alarm Lights up when there is a door alarm;
Demo mode
(only visible when
Demo mode is
switched on)
For adjusting the brightness of the display
the electricity supply when it is not
switched on; flashes in the event of a
power cut
flashes when there is a temperature alarm,
power cut or a fault
For switching off Demo mode
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Guide to the appliance
a
Control panel
b
Fan
c
Door shelf / Egg tray
d
Adjustable shelf with
lighting (FlexiLight)
e
Adjustable shelf
f
Bottle rack
g
Water container
h
Bottle shelf
i
Condensate channel and drain hole
j
Interior lighting
Fruit and vegetable drawer
k
Fruit and vegetable drawer
l
Ice cube drawer with automatic ice
cube maker
m
Freezer drawers
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Optional accessories
A range of useful Miele accessories and
care products are available for your
appliance.
Stainless steel care
The stainless steel cleaning cloth is
impregnated with stainless steel
conditioner for optimum cleaning and
protection.
Each application of the stainless steel
conditioner (supplied in a bottle) forms
a water and dirt repellent protective
coating. It gently removes water marks,
fingerprints and other dirt for a
uniformly shiny surface.
Multi-purpose microfibre cloth
The microfibre cloth is suitable for
removing fingerprints and light soiling
from surfaces such as stainless steel,
glass, plastic and chrome without the
use of chemicals.
Guide to the appliance
Bottle rack
The appliance is supplied with a bottle
rack for the refrigerator section.
Additional bottle racks can be fitted if
required.
Accessories are available to order via
the Miele Webshop, from Miele
directly (see back cover for contact
details) or from your Miele dealer.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
the inside of the appliance.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trim to the interior
shelves and the door shelves has a
layer of protective foil to prevent
scratching during transportation.
Carefully remove the protective foil
from the stainless steel trim.
Cleaning and care
Please refer to the relevant
instructions in "Cleaning and care".
Tip: We recommend treating stainless
steel surfaces with Miele stainless steel
conditioning agent immediately after
removing the protective foil, (see "Guide
to the appliance - Optional
accessories").
Accessories
- Bottle holder
The flexible ribs grip the bottles
securely when the door is opened and
closed.
Attach the bottle holder centrally
along the rear edge of the bottle
shelf, as shown.
- Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top freezer
drawer.
Important. Each time it is used, the
Miele stainless steel conditioning
agent forms a water and dirt repellant
protective coating.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
the accessories.
Clean the ice cube maker: after
selecting the "Rinse ice cube maker"
setting the ice cube maker and the
water supply pipework will be rinsed
automatically.
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The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approx. 24 hours.
Switching on and off
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the
sensors is all that is required to operate
this appliance.
A tone will sound each time a sensor is
touched. You can deactivate this, if you
wish (see "Selecting further settings Audible tones").
Switching on
When the appliance is connected to the
electrical supply, the mains connection
symbol will appear in the display
after a short while.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
The mains connection symbol goes
out and the appliance starts to cool
down.
When the refrigerator door is open, the
interior lighting will come on and the
adjustable shelf LED lighting will
become brighter until it has reached its
maximum brightness.
When the appliance is switched on for
the first time, the sensors for the freezer
section and the alarm symbol will
flash until the set temperature is
reached.
When the set freezer temperature is
reached, the sensor for the freezer
section lights up constantly and the
alarm symbol goes out.
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.
The sensors for the refrigerator and
freezer sections will appear in the
control panel:
The refrigerator section sensor is
highlighted in yellow and the current
temperature in the refrigerator appears
in the display.
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Switching on and off
Individual settings can be set for each
section.
Touch the sensor for the section you
want to adjust the settings for.
The sensor that has been selected is
highlighted in yellow.
You can now select the Super cool and
Dynamic cooling functions or adjust the
temperature for the refrigerator
section.
You can now select the Super freeze
function or adjust the temperature for
the freezer section.
Please refer to the relevant section for
more information.
If the other section is then selected, the
settings for the previously selected
zone will be kept.
Switching off
Touch the On/Off sensor.
If this does not work, the safety lock
is still activated.
The temperature display will go out and
the mains connection symbol will
appear.
The interior lighting will go out and the
cooling process will be switched off.
Switching off the refrigerator section separately
The refrigerator section can be
switched off without having to switch
off the freezer section. This is useful,
e.g. whilst on holiday.
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Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section so that it is no longer
highlighted.
Dashes will appear briefly in the display.
Switching on and off
Switching the refrigerator section back on again
The refrigerator section can also be
switched back on again separately.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section so that it is highlighted in
yellow again.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section lights up. The
refrigerator section starts to cool and
the interior lighting comes on when the
door is opened.
Switching off the appliance in Sabbath mode
The appliance can be switched off
directly at any time.
Switching off for longer periods of time
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned and the door(s) left shut,
there is a danger of mould building
up inside the appliance.
It is essential to clean the appliance.
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,
empty the ice cube drawer,
take the water container out of the
appliance, empty it, then clean and
dry it,
clean the appliance and
leave the door(s) ajar to air the
appliance and avoid odours building
up inside the appliance.
Touch the On/Off sensor.
The temperature display will go out and
the mains connection symbol will
appear.
The interior lighting will go out and the
cooling process will be switched off.
When the appliance is switched back
on again, Sabbath mode is
deactivated.
It is also advisable to carry out the last
two instructions if you are switching
the refrigerator section off for a longer
period of time.
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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 within
specific ambient temperatures
(climate range). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
. . . in the refrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
in the refrigerator section.
. . . 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. 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 fully defrosted food must not be refrozen. Food may be re-frozen once it
has been cooked, as the high
temperatures achieved when cooking
destroy most micro-organisms.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
In normal operation the display shows
the average, current temperature in
the refrigerator section and the
temperature in the warmest area of
the freezer section.
If the temperature in the freezer section
is not within the normal temperature
display range, dashes will flash in the
display.
Depending on the ambient temperature
and the temperature setting, it can take
the appliance a few hours to reach the
temperature required and for this
temperature to then be shown as a
constant temperature in the display.
If the temperature in the freezer
remains above -18°C for a long
time, check that the frozen food has
not started to defrost.
If it has, check that the food is safe
to use and if it is, then use it as soon
as possible or cook it before freezing
it again.
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator / freezer sections
The temperatures for the refrigerator
and freezer sections are set
independently of one another.
Select the refrigerator or the freezer
section.
Use the two sensors underneath the
display to set the temperature.
By touching the sensor
– the temperature will get colder
– the temperature will get warmer.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
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The correct temperature
The following information shows in the
display while the sensors are being
touched:
– Touching a sensor once: the last
temperature selected flashes.
– Each subsequent touch of the
sensor: adjusts the temperature
shown in 1°C steps.
– Leaving a finger on the sensor
changes the temperature
continuously.
Approximately 5 seconds after the last
time a sensor has been touched, the
current temperature inside the
appliance is automatically shown.
Or
Touch the OK sensor to confirm your
selection.
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
appliance 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 1°C to
9°C
– in the freezer section from -15°C to
-26°C.
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Super cool function
The Super cool function can be used to
rapidly reduce the temperature in the
refrigerator section to its lowest setting
(depending on the room temperature).
Switching on Super cool
Super cool is particularly recommended
for the rapid chilling of large amounts of
fresh food or drink.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section.
The symbol for the refrigerator section
is highlighted in yellow.
Touch the Super cool sensor so that
it is highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the refrigerator
section.
Switching off Super cool
The Super cool function switches off
automatically after approx. 12 hours.
The appliance will then continue to
work at normal power.
To save energy, the Super cool function
can be switched off once food and
drinks are sufficiently chilled.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section.
The symbol for the refrigerator section
is highlighted in yellow.
Touch the Super cool sensor so that
it is no longer highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
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Super freeze function
Switch on Super freeze before putting
fresh food into the freezer.
This helps food to freeze quickly and
retain its nutrients, vitamins, flavours
and appearance.
Super freeze is not necessary:
– when placing food in the freezer that
is already frozen.
– when freezing up to 2kg fresh food
daily.
Switching on Super freeze
When freezing small quantities of food
in the freezer, the Super freeze function
should be switched on 6 hours
beforehand. When freezing the
maximum load of food, the Super
freeze function should be switched on
24 hours beforehand.
Switching off Super freeze
The Super freeze function will switch
itself off automatically after approx. 3065 hours. The quantity of fresh food
placed in the freezer will determine the
duration before the Super freeze
function switches off. The Super
freeze symbol will go out and the
appliance will run at normal power
again.
To save energy, the Super freeze
function can be switched off once a
constant temperature of -18 °C is
reached inside the freezer. Check the
temperature inside the appliance.
Touch the sensor for the freezer
section.
The symbol for the freezer section is
highlighted in yellow.
Touch the sensor for the freezer
section.
The symbol for the freezer section is
highlighted in yellow.
Touch the Super freeze sensor so that
it is highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will work at full power to
lower the temperature in the freezer
section.
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Touch the Super freeze sensor so that
it is no longer highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will continue running at
normal power.
Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling
Dynamic cooling function
When the Dynamic cooling function is
not switched on, the natural circulation
of air in the appliance will cause
different temperature zones in the
refrigerator as the cold, heavy air will
sink to the lowest section of the
appliance. You should bear this in mind
when placing food in the appliance (see
"Storing food in the refrigerator
section").
However, if you are placing a large
amount of food in the refrigerator at any
one time, it is a good idea to switch on
Dynamic cooling. This way you can
distribute the temperature inside the
appliance to all areas more evenly so
that all the food will be chilled to about
the same degree.
The temperature is set as normal with
the temperature control.
Dynamic cooling should also be
selected when:
– the ambient temperature in the room
is high (above approx. 30 °C), and
Switching on Dynamic cooling
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section.
The symbol for the refrigerator section
is highlighted in yellow.
Touch the Dynamic cooling sensor so
that it is highlighted in yellow.
The fan is ready: when the compressor
switches on, the fan also switches on
automatically.
– the room humidity level is high.
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Using Super cool, Super freeze and Dynamic cooling
Switching off Dynamic cooling
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section.
The symbol for the refrigerator section
is highlighted in yellow.
Touch the Dynamic cooling sensor so
that it is no longer highlighted in
yellow.
To save energy, the fan switches off
automatically whilst the door is open.
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