Miele KTN 14840 SD ed, KTN 14840 SD cs Operating instructions
Operating and installation instructions
Frost free fridge/freezer
with DynamicCooling
KTN 14840 SD ed/cs
To avoid the risk of accidents or
damage to the appliance, it is
essential to read these instructions
before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en - AU, NZ
M.-Nr. 09 029 590
Contents
Description of the appliance.........................................4
Caring for the environment..........................................6
Warning and Safety instructions .....................................7
How to save energy ...............................................12
Switching on and off ..............................................13
Before using for the first time.........................................13
Cleaning and care ..............................................13
Switching off the refrigerator section separately .......................14
Switching off for longer periods of time .................................14
The correct temperature ...........................................15
...intherefrigerator section.........................................15
...inthefreezer section ............................................15
Setting the temperature .............................................15
Temperature display ...............................................16
Temperature range ..............................................16
Alarm ..........................................................17
Temperature alarm ................................................17
Door alarm .......................................................17
Activating the alarm system..........................................17
Switching off the alarm early .........................................17
SuperFreeze and DynamicCooling...................................18
SuperFreeze .....................................................18
DynamicCooling m................................................19
Using the refrigerator efficiently ....................................20
Different storage zones .............................................20
Food which should not be stored in a refrigerator.........................21
When shopping for food ............................................21
Storing food correctly ..............................................21
Fruit and vegetables .............................................21
Unpacked meat and vegetables ...................................22
Protein rich foods ...............................................22
Meat .........................................................22
Arranging the interior fittings .......................................23
Moving the shelves ................................................23
Split shelf ........................................................23
Adjusting the condiment tray/bottle shelf ...............................23
Moving the bottle divider ............................................24
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Contents
Freezing and storing food..........................................25
Maximum freezing capacity..........................................25
Freezing fresh food ................................................25
Storing frozen food ................................................25
Home freezing ....................................................26
Tips on home freezing ...........................................26
Packing .......................................................26
Before placing food in the freezer ..................................27
Placing food in the freezer ........................................27
Defrosting .......................................................27
Making ice cubes .................................................28
Cooling drinks ....................................................28
Automatic defrost ................................................29
Cleaning and care ................................................30
Cleaning the interior and accessories ..................................31
Cleaning the doors and side panels ...................................32
Ventilation gaps ...................................................33
Door seals .......................................................33
Rear of appliance - metal grille .......................................33
Active AirClean charcoal filters .....................................34
To change the Active AirClean charcoal filters ...........................34
What to do if...?.................................................35
Noises ..........................................................38
After Sales ......................................................39
Electrical connection..............................................40
Electrical connection ...............................................40
Installation ......................................................41
Location .........................................................41
Climate range ..................................................41
Ventilation .......................................................41
Installation .......................................................41
Aligning the appliance..............................................42
Appliance dimensions ..............................................43
Changing the door hinging .........................................44
Aligning the appliance doors .......................................54
Building in the appliance ..........................................55
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Description of the appliance
a On sensor for whole appliance and
On/Off sensor for switching the
refrigerator section on and off
separately
b DynamicCooling sensor and
indicator light
c Sensor for selecting the temperature
in the refrigerator
d Refrigerator temperature display
e Freezer temperature display
f Sensor for selecting the temperature
in the freezer
g SuperFreeze sensor and indicator
light
h Alarm off sensor and indicator light
i Main sensor for switching the whole
appliance on and off
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a Freezer shelves
b Fan
c Butter and cheese compartment
d Refrigerator shelves
e Eggs compartment/Door basket
f Active AirClean charcoal filter holder
g Interior lighting
h Condensate channel and
drain hole
i Bottle divider
j Bottle shelf
k Fruit and vegetable drawers
Description of the appliance
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Caring for the environment
Disposal of the packing
material
The transport and protective packing
has been selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and 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 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 or the machine 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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Warning and Safety instructions
This appliance complies with all
relevant local and national safety
requirements. Improper use can,
however, present a risk of both
personal injury and material
damage.
To avoid the risk of accidents and
damage to the appliance, please
read these instructions carefully
before installation and before using
it for the first time. They contain
important notes on the installation,
safety, operation and care of the
appliance.
Keep these instructions in a safe
place and pass them on to any
future user.
Correct application
This appliance is intended for
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domestic use only for the cool storage
of food and drink as well as for storing
deep frozen food, freezing fresh food
and for preparing ice.
Any other usage is not supported by
the manufacturer and could be
dangerous. The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for damage resulting
from incorrect or improper use or
operation.
This appliance is not intended for
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use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
are supervised whilst using it, or have
been shown how to use it by a person
responsible for their safety.
Safety with children
This appliance is not a toy! To avoid
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the risk of injury, do not allow children
to play with it or near it, or to play with
the controls. Neither should they be
allowed to swing on the door. Please
supervise young children whilst you are
using it. Older children may only use
the appliance when its operation has
been clearly explained to them and
they are able to use it safely,
recognising the dangers of misuse.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Technical safety
Before setting up the appliance,
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check it for any externally visible
damage. Do not install and use a
damaged appliance.
A damaged appliance is dangerous.
If the connection cable is faulty, it
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must only be replaced by a service
technician authorised by the
manufacturer to protect the user from
danger.
This appliance contains the coolant
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Isobutane (R600a), a natural gas which
is environmentally friendly. Although it
is flammable, it does not damage the
ozone layer and does not increase the
greenhouse effect. The use of this
coolant has, however, led to a slight
increase in the noise level of the
appliance. In addition to the noise of
the compressor, you might be able to
hear the coolant flowing around the
system. This is unavoidable, but does
not have any adverse effect on the
performance of the appliance.
Care must be taken during the
transportation and installation of the
appliance that no parts of the cooling
system are damaged. Leaking coolant
can damage the eyes.
In the event of any damage:
- avoid open flames and anything
which creates a spark,
- disconnect from the mains,
- air the room in which the appliance
is located for several minutes and
- contact Miele for advice.
The more coolant there is in an
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appliance, the larger the room it should
be installed in. In the event of a
leakage, if the appliance is in a small
room, there is the danger of
combustible gases building up.
For every8gofcoolant, at least 1 m
room space is required. The amount of
coolant in the appliance is stated on the
data plate inside the appliance.
Safe operation of the appliance is
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only assured if it has been installed and
connected in accordance with these
operating and installation instructions.
Before connecting the appliance,
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make sure that the connection data on
the data plate (voltage and 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.
Do not connect the appliance to the
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mains electricity supply by a
multi-socket unit or an extension lead.
These do not guarantee the required
safety of the appliance (e.g. danger of
overheating).
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Warning and Safety instructions
The electrical safety of this
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appliance can only be guaranteed
when continuity is complete between it
and an effective earthing system which
complies with current local and national
safety regulations. It is most important
that this basic safety requirement is
present and tested regularly, and
where there is any doubt, the
household wiring system should be
inspected by a qualified electrician.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable
for damage or injury caused by the lack
of or inadequacy of an effective
earthing system (e.g. electric shock).
Installation, maintenance and
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repairs may only be carried out by a
suitably qualified and competent
person in strict accordance with current
national and local safety regulations.
Repairs and other work by unqualified
persons could be dangerous. The
manufacturer cannot be held liable for
unauthorised work.
The appliance must be isolated from
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the electricity supply during installation,
maintenance and repair work.
The appliance is only completely
isolated from the electricity supply
when:
it has been switched off at the socket
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and the plug has been withdrawn, or
the fuse from the fused spur
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connection unit has been withdrawn,
or
the mains fuse has been
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disconnected, or
– the screw-out fuse has been
removed (in countries where this is
applicable).
Faulty components must only be
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replaced by genuine Miele original
spare parts. The manufacturer can only
guarantee the safety of the appliance
when Miele replacement parts are
used.
While the appliance is under
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warranty, repairs should only be
undertaken by a service technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Otherwise the warranty will be
invalidated.
This appliance may only be used in
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mobile installations if a risk assessment
of the installation has been carried out
by a suitably qualified engineer.
In countries where there are areas
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which may be subject to infestation by
cockroaches or other vermin, pay
particular attention to keeping the
appliance and its surroundings in a
clean condition at all times. Any
damage which may be caused by
cockroaches or other vermin will not be
covered by the warranty.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Correct use
Never handle frozen food with wet
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hands. Your hands may freeze to the
frozen food. Danger of frost burn.
Do not take ice cubes out with your
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bare hands and never place ice cubes
or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer.
The very low temperature of the frozen
ice or lollies can cause frost burn to the
lips and tongue.
Do not refreeze thawed or partially
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thawed food. Defrosted food should be
used up as quickly as possible, as food
soon loses its nutritional value and goes
off. Defrosted food may only be
re-frozen after it has been cooked.
Do not store explosive materials in
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the appliance or any products
containing propellants (e.g. spray
cans). Thermostats switching on may
produce sparks which could present a
fire hazard. Flammable compounds
could explode.
Do not operate any electrical
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equipment (e.g. an electric ice-cream
maker) inside the appliance. Danger of
sparking and explosion.
If storing alcohol with a high
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percentage proof, make sure it is tightly
closed and stored upright.
Danger of explosion.
Do not store cans or bottles
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containing carbonated drinks or liquids
which could freeze in the freezer. The
cans or bottles could explode. Danger
of injury and damage to the appliance.
When cooling drinks quickly in the
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freezer, make sure bottles are not left in
for more than one hour; otherwise they
could burst, resulting in injury or
damage.
Observe the "use-by" dates given on
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food to avoid the risk of food poisoning.
Storage times will depend on several
factors, including the freshness and
quality of the food as well as the
temperature at which it is stored. Follow
the instructions given on the food
manufacturer's packaging regarding
storage conditions and "use-by" dates.
Do not use sharp edged objects to
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– remove frost and ice,
– separate frozen foods and remove
ice trays.
They will damage the evaporator,
causing irreversible damage to the
appliance.
Do not place electric heaters or
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candles in the appliance to defrost it.
These can damage the plastic parts.
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Warning and Safety instructions
Do not use defrosting sprays or
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de-icers, as they might contain
substances which could damage the
plastic parts or which could cause the
build-up of gases and pose a danger to
health.
Do not use any oils or grease on the
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door seals, as these will cause the
seals to deteriorate and become
porous with time.
Do not store cooking oil in the
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refrigerator door. Traces of oil can
cause stress cracks to occur in the
plastic components in the door.
Do not block the ventilation gaps in
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the appliance as this would impair the
efficiency of the appliance, increase the
electricity consumption and could
cause damage to the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use
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within certain climate ranges (ambient
temperatures), and should not be used
outside this range. The climate range
for your appliance is stated on the data
plate inside the appliance.
Installing it in a room with too low an
ambient temperature, e.g. a garage,
can lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot
maintain the required temperature.
Do not use a steam-cleaning
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appliance to defrost or clean this
appliance. Steam could reach the
electrical components and cause a
short circuit.
The following applies to stainless
steel appliances:
Do not place sticky notes, adhesive
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tape, masking tape or any other
adhesive agent on the treated surface
of the door.
The coating will become damaged and
lose its protective properties against
soiling.
The high quality treated surface of
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the door is susceptible to scratching.
Even fridge magnets can cause
scratching.
Disposal of your old appliance
Before disposing of an old
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appliance, first make the door latch or
lock unusable.
This way you will prevent children from
accidentally locking themselves in and
endangering their lives.
Be careful not to damage any part of
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the pipework whilst awaiting disposal,
e.g. by
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puncturing the refrigerant channels
in the evaporator.
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bending any pipework.
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scratching the surface coating.
Splashes of refrigerant can damage the
eyes.
The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for damage caused by
non-compliance with these Warning
and Safety instructions.
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How to save energy
Normal energy consumption Increased energy consumption
Installation In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated room.
Protected from direct sunlight. In direct sunlight.
Not situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient room
temperature is approx. 20 °C.
Do not cover the cross-section of
the air inlet and outlet and keep free
of dust.
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is approximate
(set in stages).
Temperature setting
with a thermostat which
is exact to the degree
(digital display).
Use Do not change the arrangement of
Defrosting Defrost the freezer compartment
With a medium setting of 2 to 3. With a high setting: the lower the
Storage section 8 to 12 °C On appliances with winter setting,
Refrigerator section 4 to 5 °C
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PerfectFresh zone just above 0 °C
Freezer section -18 °C
Wine storage section 10 to 12 °C
the drawers and shelves.
Only open the doors when
necessary and for as short a time as
possible.
Store food in an organised way. If food is not stored in an organised
Allow hot food and drinks to cool
down before placing them in the
appliance.
Store food covered or packaged. The evaporation or condensation of
Place frozen food in the refrigerator
to defrost.
Do not overfill the appliance to allow
air to circulate.
when a layer of ice 0.5 cm thick has
built up.
Situated near a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Where there is a high ambient room
temperature.
temperature in the compartment, the
higher the energy consumption.
please make sure that the winter
setting is switched off when the
ambient temperature is warmer than
16 °C.
Frequent opening of the doors for
long periods will cause a loss of
coldness.
way, searching for an item will mean
the door is open for longer.
Placing hot food in the appliance
will cause the compressor to run for
a long time, as the appliance will
have to work harder to lower the
temperature.
liquids will cause a loss of coldness
in the refrigerator.
A layer of ice hinders the cold from
reaching the frozen food, and
causes an increase in energy
consumption.
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Switching on and off
Before using for the first time
To ensure the correct functioning of
the appliance, let it stand for between
½ and 1 hour after transporting it to its
final location before connecting it to
the mains.
Protective foil
The stainless steel strips and frames
have a layer of protective foil to prevent
scratching during transportation.
The external surfaces of stainless steel
appliances are also covered with a
protective foil.
^ Remove the protective foil only after the
appliance has been installed in its
intended location.
Cleaning and care
^ Immediately after removing the
protective foil, apply the Original
Miele Care product for stainless steel
(availabe from Miele or at
www.miele.com.au) to stainless steel
strips and frames.
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Also apply the Original Miele Care
product for stainless steel to the side
panels after removing the protective
foil.
Appliance doors have a special
coating that is not susceptible to
soiling. Do not apply this product to
doors.
Important! Each time the Original
Miele Care product for stainless steel
is used, it forms a protective film
against dirt and water.
Clean the inside of the appliance and
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the accessories with lukewarm water
and then dry with a soft cloth.
Active AirClean charcoal filters
Place the Active AirClean charcoal
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filters supplied in the holder, and
place the holder on one of the
shelves (see "Active AirClean
charcoal filters").
Switching the appliance on
The refrigerator and freezer can be
switched on at the same time with the
main sensor on the right-hand side. This
is also possible via the On sensor on the
left-hand side.
^ Press the main sensor on the right.
The temperature display shows the
current temperature in the refrigeration
section. The temperature display for the
freezer and the indicator light of the
alarm off sensor flash until the
temperature in the freezer drops to a
sufficient level.
The appliance will start to cool, and the
interior lighting will come on when the
door is opened.
To enable the temperature to get
sufficiently cold inside the appliance,
allow the appliance to run for a few
hours before placing food in it.
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Switching on and off
Switching off
Press the main sensor on the right
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until the temperature display goes
out.
The interior lighting goes out and
refrigeration is switched off.
Switching off the refrigerator section
separately
The refrigerator section can be
switched off whilst the freezer remains
on. This is useful whilst on holiday.
^ Press the main sensor on the right.
The temperature displays for the
refrigerator and freezer light up.
^
Press the On/Off sensor on the left for
the refrigerator section until the
temperature display goes out.
interior lighting will come on when the
fridge door is opened.
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,
^ clean the appliance and
^ leave the door ajar to air the
appliance.
If, during a long absence, the
appliance is switched off but not
cleaned out and the doors are left
shut, there is a danger of mould and
odours building up inside the
appliance.
The refrigerator section is switched off.
The temperature display for the freezer
remains lit up.
Switching on the refrigerator section
again.
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Press the On/Off sensor on the left.
The temperature display for the
refrigerator section lights up. The
appliance will start to cool, and the
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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
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and the longer it is kept open,
– the more food that is stored in it,
– the warmer the food is which is being
put into it,
– the higher the ambient temperature
surrounding the appliance.
The appliance is designed for use in
specific ambient temperatures
(climate ranges). Do not use in
ambient temperatures for which it is
not designed.
...intherefrigerator section
We recommend a temperature of 5°C
in the middle of the refrigerator.
...inthefreezer section
To freeze fresh food and to store frozen
food for a long time, a temperature of
-18 °C is required. At this temperature
the growth of micro-organisms is
generally halted. As soon as the
temperature rises above -10 °C, the
micro-organisms become active in the
food again so that it cannot be kept as
long. For this reason, partially defrosted
or defrosted food must not be refrozen.
Food may be refrozen once it has been
cooked, as the high temperatures
achieved when cooking destroy most
micro-organisms.
Setting the temperature
The temperature is set in each zone by
using the respective temperature
button.
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Press the temperature button
repeatedly until the indicator light for
the temperature you want lights up in
the display.
The temperature changes each time
you press the button.
The temperature being set will flash in
the display as you do this.
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The correct temperature
Temperature display
The temperature display on the
control panel always shows the
required temperature.
Temperature range
The temperature can be adjusted:
In the refrigerator section from 1 °C
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to9°C
In the freezer section from -15 °C to
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-32 °C.
The ambient temperature in the room
and the installation location can affect
the time it takes for the appliance to
reach the lowest temperature. If the
ambient temperature is too high, the
appliance may not reach the lowest
temperature.
The temperature display will flash if
the temperature in the appliance is
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not within the possible temperature
range,
a different temperature is being set,
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the temperature in the appliance has
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risen by several degrees, indicating
that the appliance is warming up too
much.
This loss of coldness is no cause for
concern in the following circumstances:
when the door has been left open for
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a while, e.g. for removing or putting
in a large amount of food,
– when fresh food is being frozen.
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
started thawing, check that the food is
safe to use and if it is, use it as quickly
as possible.
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Alarm
Your appliance has been fitted with a
warning system which ensures that the
temperature in the appliance cannot
rise unnoticed and to avoid energy
being wasted if the door is left open.
Temperature alarm
If the temperature in the freezer gets
too warm, an alarm will sound and the
alarm indicator light will flash.
The alarm will sound and the light will
flash
if the freezer door has been left open
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for a while, e.g. in order to load,
re-arrange or take food out.
– when freezing large amounts of food
at once.
– if there was a power failure for a long
period of time.
Door alarm
If the fridge or freezer door is left open
for more than 60 seconds, an alarm will
sound.
Activating the alarm system
The alarm system is always active. It
does not have to be switched on
manually.
Switching off the alarm early
As soon as the temperature in the
freezer is cold enough, the alarm stops
and the indicator light goes out. If the
noise disturbs you, you can switch the
alarm off early if you wish.
^ Press the alarm off sensor.
The alarm will stop. Instead of
flashing, the indicator light stays
illuminated until the temperature in
the freezer reaches a sufficient level.
It eventually goes out and the alarm
system is active again.
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