KFN 8995 SD ED-1
Operating and installation instructions
Frost-free fridge / freezer
KFN 8995 SD ed-1
KFN 8996 SDE ed-1
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these operating instructions
before it is installed or used for the
first time.
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M.-Nr. 06 921 010
Contents
Guide to the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Caring for the environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warning and Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How to save energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Switching the appliance ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Refigerator section ..............................................14
Freezer section .................................................14
Safety lock .......................................................15
Switching off for extended periods of time ..............................15
Door display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting the contrast ..............................................16
Displays .........................................................18
Selecting the correct temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
...intherefrigerator section .........................................19
Dynamic cooling ................................................19
...inthefreezer section ............................................19
Temperature selection .............................................19
Temperature range ..............................................20
Temperature displays ..............................................20
Temperature display brightness....................................21
Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Temperature alarm ................................................22
Door alarm .......................................................22
Activating the alarm system..........................................22
Switching the alarm off early .........................................22
SuperCool and SuperFreeze. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SuperCool .......................................................23
Freezing fresh food ................................................23
SuperFreeze .....................................................24
Using the refrigerator efficiently . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Different storage zones .............................................25
Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator ..........................25
Storing food correctly ..............................................26
Unpacked meats and vegetables ..................................26
Protein-rich foods ...............................................26
Meat .........................................................26
Contents
Adjusting the interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Freezing and storing food. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................28
Storing frozen food ................................................28
Freezing fresh food ................................................28
Tips for freezing fresh food........................................28
Packing .......................................................29
Before placing food in the freezer section ............................29
Placing food in the freezer section ..................................29
Freezing large items ...............................................30
Freezer calendar ..................................................30
Marker system for frozen food ........................................30
Defrosting ........................................................30
Cooling drinks ....................................................31
Freezer tray ......................................................31
Cool pack........................................................31
Making ice cubes (may vary by model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Automatic defrosting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Cleaning the housing, interior and accessories ..........................35
Cleaning the ice cube tray
(may vary by model) ...............................................36
Ventilation slits ....................................................37
Door seals .......................................................37
Metal grille at the back of the appliance ................................37
Problem-solving guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Plumbing (may vary by model). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connecting to the water supply.......................................44
Electrical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Installation information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Location .........................................................47
Climate range ..................................................47
Proper ventilation ..................................................47
Installation .......................................................47
Contents
Adjustments ......................................................48
Changing the door hinging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Guide to the appliance
a Refrigerator section On/Off button
b Refrigerator section temperature
display
c Refrigerator section
temperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)
d SuperCool button and indicator light
e Safety lock indicator light
f Freezer section On/Off button
g Freezer section temperature display
h Freezer section
temperature selector buttons
(+ for warmer; – for colder)
i SuperFreeze button and indicator
light
j Alarm Off button
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Guide to the appliance
a Door display
b Butter and cheese compartment
c Dynamic cooling fan
(Dynamic cooling is automatic)
d Egg tray
e Shelves with LED lighting
f Door shelves with LED lighting
g Bottle rack
h Condensate channel and
drain hole
i Fruit and vegetable containers
j Bottle divider*
k Ice cube drawer with
automatic ice cube maker*
l Freezer drawers with
freezer calendar
m Marker system for frozen food
* (may vary by model)
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials that
are environmentally friendly for
disposal, and can normally be
recycled.
Ensure that any plastic wrappings,
bags, etc., are disposed of safely and
kept out of the reach of babies and
young children. Danger of suffocation!
Rather than simply throwing these
materials away, please ensure that they
are recycled.
Disposal of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances
often contain materials that, if handled
or disposed of incorrectly, could be
potentially hazardous to human health
and to the environment. However, these
materials are essential for the correct
functioning of your appliance.
Therefore, please do not dispose of
your old appliance with your regular
household waste.
Instead, contact your local community
waste collection / recycling centre to
arrange for disposal, and ensure that
there is no danger to children while the
appliance is awaiting disposal.
The appliance should be unplugged or
disconnected from the power supply by
a competent person.
Take care not to damage the pipework
at the back of the appliance before or
during transportation to an authorised
collection depot.
This will keep the refrigerant in the
pipework and the oil in the compressor,
so that they do not leak out into the
environment.
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Warning and Safety Instructions
Technical safety
This appliance complies with all
applicable safety legislation.
However, improper use of the
appliance can present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, read the
operating instructions carefully
before installation and before using
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 use
This appliance is intended for
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domestic use only, specifically for the
cool storage of foodstuffs, for storing
deep-frozen food, for freezing fresh
food and for preparing ice.
Any other use is not condoned by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer will not be held liable
for damage caused by incorrect or
improper use of the appliance.
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
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the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play on or near it, or to play with the
controls. Supervise use of the
appliance by the elderly or infirm.
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.
Before connecting the appliance,
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ensure that the connection data on the
data plate matches the household
electricity supply.
This data MUST correspond, in order to
avoid the risk of damage to the
appliance. If in any doubt, consult a
qualified electrician.
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Warning and Safety Instructions
The electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed if it
is properly grounded in compliance
with all applicable local and national
safety regulations. It is absolutely
essential that this basic safety
requirement be respected; in case of
any doubt, the household wiring system
should be inspected by a qualified
electrician. The manufacturer will not be
held liable for the consequences of an
inadequate grounding system (e.g.,
electric shock).
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.
This equipment may only be used in
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mobile installations such as ships,
motor homes, aircraft, etc., if a risk
assessment of the installation has been
carried out by a suitably qualified
engineer.
Installation work, maintenance and
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repairs may only be carried out by
suitably qualified and competent
persons in accordance with national
and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous and the
manufacturer will not be held liable.
Ensure that no power is supplied to the
appliance until after maintenance or
repair work has been completed.
Model-specific characteristics
The manufacturer will not be held
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liable for damage caused by a faulty
connection to the main water supply.
Connection to the main water supply
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and any repairs to the ice cube maker
must only be carried out by a suitably
qualified and competent person.
The ice cube maker is not suitable
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for connection to a hot water supply.
Before making any plumbing
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connections, ensure that the appliance
is disconnected from the main
electricity supply.
The appliance is only completely
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disconnected from the power supply
when:
– it has been switched off and
unplugged from the wall socket,
– the main fuse is withdrawn, or the
screw-out fuse is removed (in
countries where this is applicable).
Do NOT use an extension cord to
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connect the appliance to the power
supply.
Extension leads do not guarantee the
required safety of the appliance (e.g.,
danger of overheating).
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Warning and Safety Instructions
Use
Never handle frozen food with wet
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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 pops in your mouth straight from
the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or pops can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
Do not allow children to play with the
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appliance, for example to climb inside
the drawers or to swing on the door.
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
spoils. Do not refreeze defrosted food
until after it has been cooked.
Do not store explosive materials in
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this appliance, nor any products
containing propellants (e.g., spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks, which could pose a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
Do not use any electrical equipment
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in this appliance, e.g., ice cream
makers. Danger of sparking and
explosion!
Do not store cans or bottles
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containing carbonated drinks or liquids
that 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.
To avoid the risk of food poisoning,
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observe the "best before" dates
indicated on food packaging.
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 food manufacturer's instructions for
storage conditions and the "best
before" date.
Do not use sharp-edged objects to
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– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods or remove ice
trays. They will damage the
evaporator, causing irreversible
damage to the appliance.
Never place electric heaters or
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
If storing high-proof alcohol, make
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sure it is tightly closed and stored
upright.
Danger of explosion.
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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 a
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
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door seal, as these will cause the seal
to deteriorate and become porous over
time.
Do not store cooking oil in the
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refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks in the plastic
components in the door.
Do not attempt to remove the
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lighting covers inside the refrigerator
door. If damaged, they must be
replaced by a Miele-approved service
technician.
Never look directly into the
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glass-edge lighting in the refrigerator
without the glass shelves in place;
never use optical instruments to look at
the lighting either! Caution! there are
lasers in the lighting (laser beam class
1M).
Never install damaged glass-edge
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lighting in the appliance.
Danger of electric shock.
Do not block the ventilation slits 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., in a garage,
can cause the appliance to switch off
for longer periods, keeping it from
maintaining the required temperature.
Do NOT use steam-cleaning
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equipment to clean this appliance.
Pressurised steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
In areas subject to infestation by
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cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage caused by cockroaches or
other vermin will not be covered by the
warranty.
Do not use force to open the
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glass-edge lighting. This will damage
the internal electronics. If the
glass-edge lighting gets damaged, it
must be replaced. New glass-edge
lighting can be purchased from the
Miele Service Department.
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Warning and Safety Instructions
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
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appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
Disconnect it from the power, cut off
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the cable near the appliance and
render any plug unusable.
Be careful not to damage any part of
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the pipework while 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 will not be held
liable for damage caused by failure
to comply with these "Warning and
Safety Instructions".
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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
^
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
;.
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.
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,
^ 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.
^
To save the setting, press the super
freeze button.
When the safety lock is activated, the
safety lock indicator light will read
;.
X.
^ unplug it from the socket,
^ close the shut-off valve (may vary by
model),
^ clean the appliance out, and
^ leave the doors ajar, to air the
appliance.
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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.
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Door display
The display on the outside of the
appliance door
- shows the current temperatures of the
refrigerator and freezer sections,
- shows if the SuperCool or
SuperFreeze functions are switched on,
and
- tells you if there is a problem with the
appliance.
The top half of the display shows the
temperature of the refrigerator
section, while the lower half shows the
temperature of the freezer section.
When you first switch the appliance on,
and both doors are shut, a Welcome
screen will appear after a short time.
This will then change to show the
temperature displays.
At first, bars will flash alternately with
the warning triangle and the
thermometer symbol in the lower half of
the display, to show that the
temperature range which can be
displayed and also the set temperature
have not yet been reached.
Adjusting the contrast
If you want to change the contrast of
the display:
Open the refrigerator door.
^
Press and hold the SuperFreeze
^
button for approx. 5 seconds.
The SuperFreeze indicator light will
flash and a
temperature display.
^ Press the "+" temperature setting
button twice until a
display.
^ Press the SuperFreeze button again.
^ Close the refrigerator door within 10
seconds.
The contrast adjustment mode will
now begin. Vertical bars will appear
in the display. The number of bars
will increase or decrease as the
contrast setting is adjusted.
There are 5 different contrast settings.
Each setting will appear in the display
for approx. 4 seconds.
^
Open the refrigerator door once you
find your preferred setting.
This will save that particular contrast
setting. The setting remains stored in
memory even after a power cut.
; will flash in the
C flashes in the
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If the refrigerator door is not opened,
the process will be cancelled after
approx. 10 minutes, and the original
contrast setting will be restored.
To exit the setting mode:
On the control panel inside the
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appliance, press the On/Off button
for the freezer section.
If you do not do this, the electronics
will automatically switch over to
normal operation after a few minutes.
Door display
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Door display
Displays
The door display can show the following symbols:
Symbol Meaning
+°C
-°C
--
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SUPER
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Temperature display over 0° C.
Temperature display under 0° C.
The temperatures in the appliance have not yet reached the
temperature ranges that can be displayed.
The appliance is locked.
The set temperature has not yet been reached. The inside of the
appliance is still cooling down.
If SUPER shows in the top half of the display, this means that the
SuperCool function is switched on.
If SUPER shows in the lower half of the display, the SuperFreeze
function is switched on.
Temperature alarm: The temperature in the freezer section is too
warm. The symbol will flash alternately with the actual
temperature in the freezer.
Door alarm: The appliance door has been left open.
The appliance is in "contrast adjustment of the door display"
mode.
Power cut: The freezer section has become too warm at some
point during the past few days, because of a power interruption.
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There is a fault with the appliance.
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