Miele KFNS37432ID User Manual

Operating and installation instructions Fridge-freezer combination
To prevent 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.
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing material
Ensure that any plastic wrappings, bags, etc. are disposed of safely and kept out of the reach of babies and young children. Danger of suffocation.
Rather than just throwing these materials away, please ensure they are offered for recycling.
Disposing of your old appliance
Electrical and electronic appliances often contain materials which, if handled or disposed of incorrectly, could be potentially hazardous to human health and to the environment. They are, however, essential for the correct functioning of your appliance. Please do not therefore dispose of it with your household waste.
Please dispose of it at your local community waste collection / recycling centre and ensure that it presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal.
The plug must be rendered useless and the cable cut off directly behind the appliance to prevent misuse. Take care not to damage the pipework at the back of it before or during transportation to an authorised collection depot. In this way, refrigerant in the pipework and oil in the compressor will be contained, and will not leak out into the environment.
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Contents
Caring for the environment..........................................2
Guide to the appliance .............................................6
Optional accessories ................................................9
Warning and Safety instructions ....................................10
How to save energy ...............................................19
Switching the appliance on and off ..................................21
Operating the appliance ............................................22
Switching on .....................................................22
Switching off .....................................................23
Switching off the refrigerator section separately .......................23
Switching the refrigerator section back on again .......................24
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................24
The correct temperature ...........................................25
...intherefrigerator section.........................................25
...inthefreezer section ............................................25
Temperature display ...............................................26
Setting the temperature .............................................26
Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze ..................................28
SuperCool .......................................................28
SuperFreeze .....................................................29
Temperature and door alarm .......................................31
Temperature alarm ................................................31
Door alarm .......................................................32
Further settings ..................................................33
Safety lock 0 .....................................................33
Audible tones ) ..................................................34
Display brightness s...............................................35
Sabbath mode ¬ ..................................................36
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Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................38
Different storage zones .............................................38
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................39
When shopping for food ............................................40
Storing food correctly ..............................................40
Fruit and vegetables .............................................40
Protein rich foods ...............................................40
Adjusting the interior fittings .......................................41
Adjusting the door shelf / bottle shelf ..................................41
Moving the bottle holder ............................................41
Adjustable shelf / Adjustable shelf with lighting ..........................41
Moving the adjustable shelf / adjustable shelf with lighting ...............41
Adjusting the bottle rack ............................................42
Freezing and storing food..........................................43
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................43
Freezing fresh food ................................................43
Storing frozen food ................................................43
Home freezing ....................................................44
Tips on home freezing ...........................................44
Packing .......................................................44
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................45
Placing food in the freezer ........................................45
Defrosting .......................................................46
Making ice cubes .................................................46
Cooling drinks quickly ..............................................46
Cool pack........................................................47
Defrosting .......................................................48
Refrigerator section ................................................48
Cleaning and care ................................................49
Adjustable shelf / Adjustable shelf with lighting ........................50
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................51
Door seals .......................................................52
Ventilation gaps ...................................................52
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Contents
Problem solving guide ............................................54
Noises ..........................................................63
After Sales / Warranty .............................................64
Warranty ......................................................64
Information for Miele Centers and Chartered Agents....................65
Demo mode r.....................................................65
Electrical connection..............................................67
Installation advice ................................................68
Side-by-side units: .................................................68
Location .........................................................68
Climate range ..................................................68
Ventilation .......................................................69
Before installation .................................................70
Building-in dimensions ............................................71
Adjusting the door hinges .........................................72
Changing the door hinging .........................................73
Installation ......................................................77
Fitting the furniture doors............................................84
Adjusting the position of the door...................................87
Contact details ..................................................91
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Guide to the appliance
Control panel
a For switching the entire
appliance on and off.
b Optical interface
(for Service only)
c For selecting the refrigerator or
freezer section
d On/Off sensor for the SuperCool and
SuperFreeze functions
e For setting the temperature
(X colder), selection sensor in settings mode
f For confirming a selection (OK
sensor)
g For setting the temperature
(Y warmer), selection sensor in settings mode
h For selecting and deselecting
the settings mode
i For switching the temperature and
door alarms on and off
j Display with temperature display and
symbols (symbols are only visible in settings mode, if an alarm is sounding, or a message appears; for an explanation of the symbols, see the following chart)
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Guide to the appliance
Explanation of symbols
Symbol Meaning Function
0 Safety lock Secures against unintended switching off of
the appliance, unintended temperature adjustment, unintended switching on of SuperCool and SuperFreeze and unintended entry of settings
) Audible tones Selection options for the keypad tone and
the door and temperature alarm tones
s Display brightness Setting the brightness of the display
¬ Sabbath mode Switching Sabbath mode on and off
t Electrical connection Confirms that the appliance is connected to
the electricity supply when it is not switched on; Flashes when there is a power cut
; Alarm Illuminates when the door alarm is activated;
Flashes when the temperature alarm is activated, there is a power cut or in the case of other fault messages
r Demo mode
(only visible when Demo mode is active)
Switching off Demo mode
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Guide to the appliance
a Control panel
b Fan
c Egg tray / Door shelf
d Adjustable shelf
e Adjustable shelf with lighting
(FlexiLight)
f Bottle shelf
g Bottle rack
h Interior lighting for
fruit and vegetable drawer
i Fruit and Vegetable Drawer
j Condensate channel
and drain hole
k Freezer drawers
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Guide to the appliance
Optional accessories
Stainless steel trim with LED lighting for adjustable shelf (FlexiLight)
LED lighting b is located on the stainless steel trim which is supplied with electricity via metal discs (contacts) a. Refrigerator section lighting can be customised to your needs by changing the position of the adjustable shelf.
Bottle rack
Care of stainless steel
Each application of the Original Miele
care product for stainless steel forms a durable protective film that is stain and water resistant. It gently removes water marks, fingerprints and other stains for a uniformly shiny surface.
Original Miele all purpose microfibre cloth
Light soiling and fingerprints on stainless steel fronts, control panels and furniture can be easily removed with the microfibre cloth.
The bottle rack can be used to store bottles in the refrigerator section horizontally, thus saving space. The bottle rack can be positioned on different levels within the refrigerator section.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all relevant local and national safety requirements. Improper use of the appliance can, however, present a risk of both personal injury and material damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the appliance, please read these instructions carefully before installation and before using it for the first time. They contain important notes on the installation, safety, operation and care of the appliance. Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non-compliance with these Warning and Safety instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner.
Correct application
This appliance is designed for domestic use and for use in similar
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environments by guests in hotel or motel rooms, bed & breakfasts and other typical living quarters. This does not include common/shared facilities or commercial facilities within hotels, motels or bed & breakfasts. This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
This appliance is intended only for the cool storage of food and
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drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freezing fresh food and for preparing ice. Any other usage is at the owner's risk and could be dangerous.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance is not suitable for storing and refrigerating
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medications, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar substances or products. Incorrect use of the appliance may result in damage to or spoiling of the food or drinks being stored. Furthermore, the appliance must not be operated in areas where explosions may occur. Miele cannot be held liable for damage resulting from improper or incorrect use of the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
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children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its use by a person responsible for their safety, and are able to recognise the dangers of misuse.
Safety with children
Young children must not be allowed to use this appliance.
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Older children may only use the appliance when its operation has
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been clearly explained to them and they are able to use it safely, recognising the dangers of misuse.
Cleaning work may only be carried out by older children under the
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supervision of an adult.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
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with the appliance. Keep small children away from the appliance at all times to avoid the risk of injury.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Danger of suffocation! Children may be able to wrap themselves
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in packing material or pull it over their heads with the risk of suffocation. Keep children away from any packing material.
Technical safety
The refrigerant circuit has been checked for leaks. This appliance
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complies with all current local and national safety requirements.
This appliance contains the coolant Isobutane (R600a), a natural
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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 refrigerant can damage the eyes. In the event of any damage:
avoid any flames or anything which creates a spark,
switch off at the mains and unplug the appliance,
ventilate the room where the appliance is located for several minutes, and
call Miele.
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Warning and Safety instructions
The more coolant there is in an appliance, the larger the room it
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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 every8gofcoolant at least 1 m amount of coolant in the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.
Before connecting the appliance, make sure that the connection
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data on the data plate (fuse rating, voltage and rated load) match the mains electricity supply. This data must correspond in order to avoid the risk of damage to the appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
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when continuity is complete between it and an effective earthing system which complies with local and national safety regulations. It is most important that this basic safety requirement is present and tested regularly and, where there is any doubt, the household wiring system should be inspected by a qualified electrician.
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of room space is required. The
If the connection cable is faulty, it must only be replaced by a
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Miele approved service technician to protect the user from danger.
Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by a
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multi-socket unit or an extension lead. These do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of overheating).
If moisture gets into electrical components, it could cause a short
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circuit. Therefore, do not operate this appliance in areas which are exposed to moisture.
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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance must not be installed and operated in mobile
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installations (e.g. on a ship).
A damaged appliance is dangerous. Check the appliance for any
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visible damage. Never install or attempt to use a damaged appliance.
For safety reasons, this appliance may only be used when it has
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been fully installed.
During installation, maintenance and repair work, the appliance
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must be disconnected from the mains electricity supply. It is only completely isolated from the electricity supply when:
– the mains fuse has been disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is
applicable), or
– it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug is withdrawn from
the socket, or it is switched off at the isolator.
Repairs and installation work by unqualified persons could be
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dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for unauthorised work. Installation, maintenance work and repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by a Miele approved service technician.
The manufacturer's warranty will be invalidated if the appliance is
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not repaired by a Miele approved service technician.
Faulty components must only be replaced by genuine Miele
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spare parts. The manufacturer can only guarantee the safety of the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
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(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range. The climate range of the appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance. Installing the appliance in a room with too low an ambient temperature, e.g. a garage, can lead to the appliance switching off for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperature.
To ensure proper air flow in and out of the appliance, the air vents
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must not be covered or blocked in any way. Were the air vents to be blocked, it would increase the electricity consumption and could cause damage to the appliance.
Make sure that any oil, or foods containing oil, do not come into
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contact with plastic components as this could cause stress cracks.
Do not store explosive materials in the appliance or any products
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containing propellants (e.g. spray cans). Flammable gas mixtures can be ignited by electrical components. Danger of fire and explosion!
Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g. an electric ice
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cream maker) inside the appliance. Danger of sparking and explosion!
Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or
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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
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not left in for more than one hour. Otherwise they could burst. Danger of injury and damage!
Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of the appliance with
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wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen food or to the metal. Danger of injury!
Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands and never place
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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. Danger of injury!
Do not refreeze thawed or partially thawed food. Defrosted food
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should be used up as quickly as possible as food soon loses its nutritional value and goes off. Defrosted food may only be refrozen after it has been cooked.
Food stored for too long may present a risk of food poisoning.
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Storage times will depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality of the food, as well as the temperature at which it is stored. Follow the instructions given on the food manufacturer's packaging regarding storage conditions and "use by" dates.
Use only Miele Original spare parts. If spare parts or accessories
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from other manufacturers are used, the warranty will be invalidated, 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 seal, as these will
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cause the seal to deteriorate and become porous with time.
Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean this appliance.
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Pressurised steam could reach the electrical components and cause a short circuit.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
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remove frost and ice,
separate frozen foods.
They will damage the evaporator, causing irreversible damage to the appliance.
Never place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to
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defrost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they might contain
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substances which could damage the plastic parts or which could cause a build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Transporting the appliance
To avoid damaging the appliance, it must be transported upright
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in its packaging.
The appliance is very heavy and therefore needs to be
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transported by at least two people. Danger of injury and damage!
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old appliance, first make the door lock
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unusable. This way you will prevent children from accidentally locking themselves in and endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of the pipework whilst awaiting
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disposal, e.g. by – puncturing the refrigerant channels in the condenser,
– bending any pipework, or
– scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the eyes.
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How to save energy
Installation/ Maintenance
Temperature settings
Normal energy consumption
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed,
Protected from direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat source (radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room temperature is approx. 20 °C.
Where the cross-section of the air inlet and outlet is not covered and kept free of dust.
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C With a low temperature
Freezer section -18 °C
Increased energy consumption
unventilated room.
In direct sunlight.
Situated near a heat source (radiator, oven).
Where there is a high room temperature.
Where the air inlets and outlets are covered or dusty.
setting: The lower the temperature in the appliance, the higher the energy consumption.
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How to save energy
Normal energy consumption
Use Do not change the
arrangement of the drawers and shelves as when delivered.
Only open the door when necessary and for as short a time as possible.
Store food in an organised way.
Take a cooler bag when shopping and load food in the appliance as quickly as possible on your return home.
When food is taken out of the refrigerator, be sure to put it back before it becomes warm.
Allow hot food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance.
Increased energy consumption
Frequent opening of the door for long periods will cause a loss of coldness. The appliance will try to cool down and the running time of the compressor will increase.
Warm food and food brought in from room temperature add heat to the appliance. The appliance will try to cool down and the running time of the compressor will increase.
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Store food covered or packaged.
Place frozen food in the refrigerator to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance to allow air to circulate.
The evaporation or condensation of liquids will cause a loss of coldness in the refrigerator.
Switching the appliance on and off
Before using for the first time
Packaging material
Remove all packaging material from
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the inside of the appliance.
Protective foil
The stainless steel trims and stainless steel panels have a layer of protective foil to prevent scratching during transportation.
Remove this protective foil after the
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appliance has been installed.
Cleaning and care
Please refer to the relevant instructions in "Cleaning and care".
^ Immediately after pulling the film off,
wipe the stainless steel surfaces with the care product for stainless steel provided.
Important! Each application of the care product for stainless steel forms a durable protective film that is stain and water resistant.
Accessories
Bottle holder
The fins of the bottle holder jut out into the bottle shelf and make bottles more secure when opening and closing the appliance door.
^ Attach the bottle holder to the middle
of the rear edge of the bottle shelf.
– Cool pack
Place the cool pack in the top drawer of the freezer section, directly on top of the food. The cool pack will be at its most effective after it has been in the freezer for approx. 24 hours.
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Clean the inside of the appliance and the accessories.
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Switching the appliance on and off
Operating the appliance
A light touch of the finger on the sensors is all that is required to operate this appliance.
Each touch of a sensor is confirmed with a keypad tone. The keypad tone can be switched off if you wish (see "Further settings - Audible tones").
Switching on
The mains connection symbol t appears in the display when the appliance is plugged in and switched on at the wall socket.
^ Touch the On/Off sensor.
The mains connection symbol t disappears and the appliance starts to cool.
When the refrigerator door is opened, the interior lighting comes on and the LED lighting on the adjustable shelves becomes brighter until it reaches its maximum brightness.
When the freezer section is switched on for the first time, the sensor for this section and the alarm symbol ; flash until the set temperature is reached.
The sensor lights up constantly and the alarm symbol ; goes out when the temperature set for the freezer section is reached.
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 cooling zones that can be selected appear in the control panel:
Refrigerator section
The refrigerator section sensor is highlighted yellow and the current temperature in this section appears in the display.
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Freezer section
Switching the appliance on and off
Individual settings can be set for each cooling zone.
Touch the sensor for the zone in
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which you want to adjust the settings.
The selected sensor lights up yellow.
The SuperCool function can be selected or the temperature can be adjusted for the refrigerator section.
The SuperFreeze function can be selected or the temperature can be adjusted for the freezer section.
Please refer to the relevant section of this booklet for more information.
If another cooling zone is selected, the settings for the previously selected zone will remain as they were.
Switching off
Touch the On/Off sensor.
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If this is not possible, the safety lock is active.
The temperature display disappears and the mains connection symbol t lights up.
The interior lighting goes out and the cooling is 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 and hold the refrigerator section sensor until the sensor is no longer highlighted.
Dashes will temporarily appear in the display.
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Switching the appliance on and off
Switching the refrigerator section back on again
The refrigerator section can be switched on separately.
Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
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section until it lights up 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.
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Touch the On/Off sensor.
Switching off for longer periods of time
If the appliance is not going to be used for a longer period of time, e.g. whilst on holiday:
switch the appliance off,
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switch off at the wall and withdraw
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the plug from the socket, or disconnect the mains fuse or remove the screw-out fuse in countries where this is applicable,
If you are not using the appliance (or refrigerator section if it has been switched off separately) for a long time,
^ clean the appliance/refrigerator
section, and
^ leave the appliance doors/refrigerator
door slightly ajar to avoid the build-up of odours.
If, during a long absence, the appliance/refrigerator section is switched off but not cleaned out and the doors are left shut, there is a danger of mould and odours building up inside the appliance.
The temperature display disappears and the mains connection symbol t lights up.
The interior lighting goes out and the cooling is switched off.
When the appliance is switched back on again, Sabbath mode is deactivated.
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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.
...intherefrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 4°C in the refrigerator section.
...inthefreezer section
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature the growth of micro-organisms is generally halted. As soon as the temperature rises above -10 °C, the micro-organisms become active in the food again so that it cannot be kept as long. For this reason, partially defrosted or fully defrosted food must not be refrozen. Food may be refrozen 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 temperature display shows the current mean
refrigerator section temperature and the temperature in the warmest part of the freezer section.
Dashes are displayed if the temperature in the freezer section is not within the displayable range.
Depending on the room temperature and the temperature setting, it can take several hours until the selected temperature is reached and displayed steadily.
However, if the temperature in the freezer section 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.
Setting the temperature
The temperatures for the refrigerator section and the freezer section are set separately.
Select the refrigerator or the freezer
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section.
^ Use both sensors underneath the
display to set the temperature.
By touching
– the down arrow, the temperature
decreases
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the up arrow, the temperature increases
While the temperature is being set, the temperature value will flash.
The correct temperature
When you tap the sensors, you will see the following changes in the display:
When first tapped: The last
temperature selected flashes.
Each subsequent touch of a sensor:
The temperature is adjusted in 1 °C steps.
Leaving a finger on the sensor: The
temperature changes continuously.
Approximately 5 seconds after you release the sensor, the actual temperature in the appliance will be displayed.
or
^ Touch OK to confirm your selection.
When 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 reach the temperature.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
in the refrigerator section from 1 °C
to9°C
in the freezer section from -15° C to
-26° C.
If, after this time, the temperature is still too high or too low, you will need to adjust it again.
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Using SuperCool and SuperFreeze
SuperCool
The SuperCool function can be used to rapidly reduce the temperature in the refrigerator section to its lowest setting (depending on the room temperature).
Switching on SuperCool
SuperCool is particularly recommended for the fast chilling of large amounts of fresh food or drink.
^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section.
The refrigerator section symbol will light up yellow.
Switching off SuperCool
The SuperCool function switches off automatically after approx. 12 hours. The refrigerator section then operates with normal cooling performance.
To save energy, the SuperCool function can be switched off once food and drinks are sufficiently chilled.
^ Touch the sensor for the refrigerator
section.
The refrigerator section symbol will light up yellow.
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Touch the SuperCool sensor so that it is highlighted in yellow.
The temperature in the refrigerator section now begins to fall, with maximum cooling performance.
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^
Touch the SuperCool sensor so that it is no longer highlighted in yellow.
The appliance will continue to operate at normal power.
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