Miele KFN 8992 SD ED, KFN 8993 SDE ED User Manual
Operating and installation instructions
Fridge freezer
KFN 8992 SD ed
KFN 8993 SDE ed
To avoid the risk of personal injury or damage
to the appliance, it is essential that you read
these operating instructions before installing
the appliance or using it for the first time.
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M.-Nr. 06 926 030
Contents
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety information and warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Switching the appliance ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Refigerator section ..............................................12
Freezer section .................................................12
Safety lock .......................................................13
Switching off for extended periods of time ..............................13
The right temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Automatic cold air circulation (DynaCool) ............................14
Setting the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sections..............14
Temperature range ..............................................15
Temperature displays ..............................................15
Temperature display brightness....................................16
Changing the temperature display ..................................16
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Temperature alarm ................................................17
Door alarm .......................................................17
Switching the alarm system ON.......................................17
Switching the alarm OFF early........................................17
Using Super Cool and Super Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Super Cool .......................................................18
Freezing fresh food ................................................18
Super Freeze .....................................................19
Using the refrigerator efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Different storage zones .............................................20
Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator ..........................20
Storing food correctly ..............................................21
Fruit and vegetables .............................................21
Unpackaged meat and produce ...................................21
High-protein foods ..............................................21
Meat .........................................................21
Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Contents
Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................23
Storing frozen food ................................................23
Home freezing ....................................................23
Hints for home freezing...........................................23
Packing .......................................................24
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................24
Placing food in the freezer ........................................24
Freezer calendar ..................................................25
Marker system for frozen food ........................................25
Defrosting frozen foods .............................................25
Cooling drinks quickly ..............................................26
Using the cool pack................................................26
Making ice cubes (may vary by model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatic defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Cleaning the exterior, interior and accessories ...........................30
Cleaning the ice cube tray* (*may vary by model) ........................31
Cleaning the exterior coils ...........................................31
Door seals .......................................................31
Cleaning the exterior coils ..........................................32
Troubleshooting.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Plumbing (may vary by model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting to the water supply.......................................38
Electrical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installation information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Location .........................................................41
Climate range ..................................................41
Proper ventilation ..................................................41
Installation .......................................................41
Adjustments ......................................................42
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Description of the appliance
a ON/OFF button for the refrigerator
section
b Temperature display for the
refigerator section
c Temperature selector buttons for the
refigerator section
(+ for warmer; - for colder)
d Super Cool button and indicator light
e Safety lock indicator light
f ON/OFF button for the freezer
section
g Temperature display for the freezer
section
h Temperature selector buttons for the
freezer section
(+ for warmer; - for colder)
i Super Freeze button and indicator
light
j Alarm button
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a Butter and cheese compartment
b Interior lighting
c Dynamic cooling fan
d Egg tray
e Shelves
f Door shelves
g Condensate channel and drain hole
h Bottle shelf
i Produce bins
j Bottle stand*
k Ice cube drawer with automatic ice
cube maker*
l Freezer drawers with freezer
calendar
Description of the appliance
m Marker system for frozen food
* may vary by model
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Caring for the environment
Disposing of the packing
materials
The packing materials help protect the
appliance during transport. They have
been selected from environmentally
responsible materials and are intended
to be recycled.
By recycling, you help conserve raw
materials and reduce waste. The
packing materials can be returned to
your dealer.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Even when you are ready to dispose of
it, most electric and electronic
equipment still contains useful materials
that can be recovered. It may also
contain harmful substances that were
necessary for safe use. Improperly
disposing of these items in your
household waste can be harmful to
your health and the environment. This is
why it is important NEVER to dispose of
your old appliance in your regular
household waste.
Instead, please contact your local
community waste collection and
recycling centre for electric and
electronic appliances.
While the appliance is being
transported (or stored for transport),
please take care not to damage the
pipework at the back and bottom. By
protecting the pipework, you help keep
the coolants and compressor oil from
contaminating the environment.
If the appliance is being stored for
disposal, please make sure it poses no
danger to children (remove the door,
and store appliance on side to prevent
tipping).
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Safety information and warnings
This appliance complies with all
applicable safety laws and
regulations. However, improper use
can result in personal injury and
material damage. These operating
instructions contain important
information on the safe installation,
operation, and care of your
appliance. To avoid the risk of
personal injury or damage to the
appliance, is is important that you
carefully read the instructions. Keep
them in a safe place and pass them
on to any future user.
Correct use
This appliance is intended for
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domestic use only, specifically for the
cool storage of food and drinks, for
freezing fresh food, for storing frozen
food, and for making ice. Any other use
is not permitted, and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer will not
be held liable for damage caused by
incorrect use of any kind.
Technical safety
This appliance contains the coolant
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R134a, which is an environmentally
acceptable, non-flammable
hydrofluorocarbon (HFC). It does not
damage the ozone layer. For more
information on the coolant, refer to the
information plate posted on the inside
of the refigerator section. When
transporting and installing the
appliance, care must be taken not to
damage any part of the cooling system.
If damage does occur: - unplug the
appliance from the socket, - air the
room where the appliance is, for
several minutes, - contact the Miele
Service Department for advice.
Before plugging in the appliance,
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you must make sure that the electrical
rating (voltage and frequency,
indicated on the model plate)
corresponds to the household electrical
supply. These ratings must match, in
order to avoid damaging the
applicance. If in doubt, please contact
a qualified electrician.
The electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed
when there is proper grounding that
complies with applicable safety
regulations. Is is very important to make
sure that this essential safety
requirement is met. If there is any doubt
about the grounding of your household
wiring system, have it inspected by a
qualified electrician. The manufacturer
will not be held liable for damages
resulting from an inadequate grounding
system (for example, electric shock).
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Safety information and warnings
Safe operation of the appliance is
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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
installation and operating instructions.
To protect the refrigerator from
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possible damage, take care that it
always remains in an upright position.
Any time it is moved or installed, always
let it stand for 30 to 60 minutes before
plugging it in. This allows the coolant
and lubricant to settle down, which is
essential for proper operation.
This appliance is not designed for
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use in non-stationary locations (for
example, on ships). However, this use
may be possible if a qualified specialist
determines that the appliance can be
used safely in the location in question.
Only suitably qualified professionals
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should perform installation work,
maintenance, and repairs on this
appliance.
To eliminate the risk of electric
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shock, one of the following conditions
must apply:
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the appliance has been unplugged
from the socket. To unplug, pull
carefully on the plug, NOT on the
cord.
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the main breaker for the house wiring
system is completely shut off.
–
the screw-out fuse is completely
unscrewed and removed.
Do not connect the appliance to the
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power supply by an extension cord.
Extension cords do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance
(danger of overheating, for example).
Water supply line (may vary by mo
del)
The manufacturer will not be held
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liable for damages resulting from a
faulty water supply line connection.
Only qualified professionals should
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connect the applicance to the
household water line, or perform any
repairs on the icemaker.
The ice cube maker is not intended
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to be used with a hot water supply line.
The fridge/freezer must be
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disconnected from the power supply
before the appliance is connected to
the household water line.
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Use
Do not handle frozen items when
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your hands are wet. Your hands could
freeze to the item(s). Danger - frost
burn!
Never put ice or popsicles in your
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mouth immediately after taking them
out of the freezer - your lips or tongue
could freeze to the item(s). Danger frost burn!
Never re-freeze partially or
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completely thawed food. Defrosted
food should be used promptly, before it
loses nutritional value or spoils.
However, once it has been cooked,
thawed food can be frozen again.
Never store explosive materials in
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the appliance, or products with
flammable propellants (spray cans, for
example). Sparking can occur when the
thermostat switches on, causing any
flammable gasses to explode.
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Safety information and warnings
Do not operate any electrical
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devices in the appliance (soft ice
cream maker, for example). This could
cause sparking. Danger of explosion!
High proof alcohol should be stored
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upright, in tightly closed bottles in the
refrigerator section. Danger of
explosion!
Do not store cans or bottles in the
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freezer that contain carbonated
beverages or liquids that could freeze.
The cans or bottles could explode.
Danger of injury, and danger of
appliance damage!
Bottles that are put in the freezer for
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quick cooling must be removed within
one hour. Otherwise, they could burst.
Danger of injury, and danger of
appliance damage!
Eating food past the expiry date can
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cause food poisoning. Shelf life
depends on many factors, including the
quality of the food, how fresh it is, and
the storage temperature. Always
observe the manufacturer’s
recommended storage conditions and
expiry dates.
Never use a sharp-edged object to
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remove frost or ice,
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or to free frozen items or ice trays
from the freezer.
This will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
Never place candles or electric
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heaters in the appliance to defrost it.
This can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or
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de-icers. They may contain substances
that can damage the plastic, or that
could cause a build-up of potentially
explosive gasses and pose a danger to
health.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
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door seals, because they can cause
the seals to deteriorate over time.
If you store oily or greasy foods in
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the appliance, make sure that no oil or
grease spills onto the plastic parts. This
can cause the plastic to crack and
break.
Do not block the ventilation slits,
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because this interferes with proper air
supply to the appliance. This in turn
causes increased demand for
electricity, and may also result in
damage to appliance parts.
The appliance is designed for use
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within a certain temperature range
(room temperature), and should not be
used outside this range. The climate
range for your appliance is printed on
the information plate inside the
appliance. If the room temperature is
too cold, this will cause the appliance
to switch off for longer periods of time,
with the result that it cannot maintain
the required internal temperature.
Never use a steam cleaner to
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defrost or clean the appliance.
Pressurized steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
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Safety information and warnings
Disposing of your old
appliance
Before disposing of your old
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fridge/freezer, first make sure that the
door latch or lock is unusable. This will
prevent children from accidentally
locking themselves in, which could
place them at risk of death.
Obsolete appliances should have
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the cable cut off and the plug made
unusable.
Take care not to damage any part of
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the cooling system, for example by
– puncturing the coolant channels in
the evaporator.
– bending any pipework.
– scratching the surface coating.
Caution: Coolant can cause eye
damage - protect yourself from
splashes.
The manufacturer will not be held
liable for damage caused by failure
to comply with the Safety information
and warnings.
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How to save energy
Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption
Installation site In a well ventilated room. In an enclosed, poorly ventilated
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Away from heat sources (radiator,
stove/oven).
When the room temperature is
ideal (approx. 20 °C (68 F)).
Temperature setting (dial) At a medium setting of 2 to 3. At a high setting: The lower the
Temperature setting
(digital)
Use Open the door only when
Defrosting Defrost the freezer when a layer of
Cellar compartment 8 to 12 °C (46
to 54 F)
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C (39
to 41 F)
Freezer section -18 °C (-2 F)
necessary, and for as short a time
as possible.
Store food in an organized way. Disorganized contents will take
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation
Place frozen food in the
refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance.
Leave some room so that air can
circulate properly.
ice 1 cm thick has built up.
room.
Near heat sources (radiator,
stove/oven).
When the room temperature is
high.
temperature in the appliance, the
more energy it consumes.
On appliances with a winter
setting, make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
room temperature is warmer than
16 °C.
Frequent opening of the door for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
time to sort through, leaving the
door open too long.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run
for a long time, with the appliance
working harder to lower the
temperature.
of liquids will cause a loss of
coldness in the refrigerator.
A layer of thick ice hinders cold air
from reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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Switching the appliance ON and OFF
Before using for the first time
The stainless steel surfaces and trim
are covered in a protective sheeting for
transport.
Do not remove the sheeting until the
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appliance has been installed in its
final location. To peel the sheeting
off, start at one of the upper corners.
Next, coat the stainless steel
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surfaces with a special stainless steel
product (which is available through
customer service).
Clean the inside of the appliance and
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the accessories with warm water and
some mild soap. Dry with a soft cloth.
It is very important to let the
appliance stand for 30 to 60 minutes
after transport before you plug it in
for the first time. Failure to do so can
prevent the appliance from
functioning properly!
Switching the appliance ON
The refigerator and freezer sections
can be switched on separately, so that
you can choose which sections you
want on at a given time.
Refigerator section
the interior light will come on when you
open the door.
Freezer section
Press the ON/OFF button for the
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freezer section.
You will see flashing bars in the
temperature display for the freezer
section, which will now start 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 drawer of
the freezer section or, to save space,
on the freezer tray (may vary by model).
The cool pack will be at its most
effective after it has been in the freezer
for approximately 24 hours.
Switching the appliance OFF
^
Press each ON/OFF button, so that
the temperature display goes out.
The cooling process is now switched
off. If this does not happen, then the
safety lock is engaged.
^
Press the ON/OFF button for the
refrigerator section.
You will see the temperature display for
the refrigerator section come on. The
refrigerator will now start cooling, and
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Switching the appliance ON and OFF
Safety lock
The safety lock can be activated to
prevent the appliance from being
switched off inadvertently.
Activating and deactivating the
safety lock
Hold down the superfreeze button for
^
approx. 5 seconds.
The indicator light for the superfreeze
button flashes and the temperature
display shows
^ Now press the superfreeze button
again.
The display will show
^ Now, by pressing the set temperature
buttons, you can choose between
0 and ; 1:
0 Safety lock is deactivated,
1: Safety lock is activated.
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Switching off for extended
periods of time
If the appliance is not needed for a
longer period of time (such as when
you are away on holiday), then:
switch the appliance off,
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unplug it from the socket,
^
close the shut-off valve (may vary by
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model),
clean the appliance out, and
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leave the doors ajar, to air the
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appliance.
If, in preparation for longer
absences, you fail to clean the
appliance and leave the doors ajar,
there is the risk of mould and odours
building up in the appliance.
^
To save the setting, press the super
freeze button.
When the safety lock is activated, the
safety lock indicator light will read
^
To exit from set mode, press the
ON/OFF button for the freezer
section. Otherwise it will
automatically revert to normal mode
in approx. 2 minutes.
X.
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The right temperature
It is important to set the right
temperature for storing food in the
appliance. If food is not stored at the
right temperature, bacteria can multiply
rapidly, causing the food to spoil. This
can be prevented by selecting the right
temperature. Temperature affects the
rate at which bacteria can multiply, and
reducing the temperature can slow
down this process.
The temperature in the appliance will
rise for the following reasons:
if you open the door frequently, or
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keep it open too long,
– if you put too much food in it,
– if you put food in it that is too warm,
– if the room temperature is too high.
The appliance is designed for use
within a certain temperature range
(room temperature), and should not
be used outside this range.
...intherefigerator
...inthefreezer
For freezing fresh food and storing
frozen food for longer periods of time,
the temperature needs to be at least
-18 °C (0 F). At this temperature, most
bacteria stop growing. However, if the
temperature rises above -10 °C (14 F),
the bacteria can become active, which
will make the food start to deteriorate.
This is why any partially or completely
thawed food must never be refrozen
until it has been cooked. High cooking
temperatures will kill most bacteria.
Setting the temperature in the
refrigerator and freezer
sections
The temperatures for the refrigerator
section and the freezer section are set
independently, using the buttons to the
right and left of the temperature
displays.
Press the
We recommend a temperature of 4°C
(39 F) in the refrigerator section.
Automatic cold air circulation
(DynaCool)
Whenever the refrigerator section
switches on for cooling, the fan is
automatically switched on as well. This
ensures that cold air is evenly
distributed throughout the refigerator,
so that all the food stored inside will be
chilled to approximately the same
temperature.
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+ button: to increase the temperature
(it gets warmer)
- button: to decrease the temperature
(it gets colder)
The temperature being set will flash in
the display.
The right temperature
When you press the buttons, you will
see the following changes in the
display:
When first pressed: The last
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temperature selected flashes.
Each subsequent press of the
–
button: adjusts the temperature in
increments of 1 °C/1F.
Holding down the button will
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continue to adjust the temperature.
Approximately 5 seconds after you
release the button, the current actual
temperature of the refrigerator or
freezer will automatically be shown.
If you have changed the temperature,
you will need to wait approx. 6 hours if
the appliance is not very full, or approx.
24 hours if it is full, before checking the
temperature display again, because it
will take this long for the display to
show an accurate temperature. If, after
this amount of time, the temperature is
too high or too low, you will need to
adjust it again.
Temperature range
The temperature can be selected from
within the following ranges:
–
in the refrigerator section from 2 °C
to 11 °C (36 to 52 F)
–
in the freezer section from -14 °C to
-26°C (8 to -15 F)
The room temperature and the
installation location can affect the time it
takes for the appliance to drop to the
coldest temperature. If the room
temperature is too high, it may not be
possible for the appliance to reach the
lowest temperature.
Temperature displays
During normal operation, the
temperature display shows the
temperature in the middle of the
refrigerator section and the temperature
in the warmest part of the freezer
section.
If the temperature in the appliance is
not within the range that the appliance
is able to display, (below 0 °C (32 F) for
the refrigerator section; above 0 °C
(32 F) for the freezer), you will see
flashing bars in the temperature
displays.
The temperature displays flash under
the following conditions:
– whenever a different temperature is
being set,
– whenever the temperature in the
appliance has risen by several
degrees, indicating that the
appliance is warming up too much.
This short-term loss of cooling is no
cause for concern in the following
cases:
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when the door has been left open for
a while, for example to take out or
put in a large amount of food,
–
when fresh food is being frozen.
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