Siemens KD36NA40GB Operating Manual

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en Operating instructions

en Contents
Information concerning disposal . . . . . .	3
Safety and warning information . . . . . . .	3
Getting to know your appliance . . . . . . .	5
Fascia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5
Installing the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	6
Connecting the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Switching on the appliance . . . . . . . . . . .	7
Storing food in the appliance . . . . . . . . .	8
Interior fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Freezing fresh food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10

Freezing and storing food . . . . . . . . . . .	10
Fast freezing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Super cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Maximum freezing capacity . . . . . . . . . .	11
Thawing frozen food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Cleaning the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Tips for saving energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Operating noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Eliminating minor faults yourself . . . . . . .	13
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14

Information concerning disposal

x Disposal of packaging

The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an environmentally0friendly manner.

Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.

x Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

This appliance has been identified in

accordance with the European

directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment 6 WEEE).

The directive specifies the framework for an EU0wide valid return and recycling of old appliances.

! Warning

Redundant appliances

1. Pull out the mains plug.

2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.

Refrigerators contain refrigerants and the insulation contains gases. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of properly.

Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.

Safety and warning information

Before you switch ON the appliance

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully. They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.

Keep all documentation for subsequent use or for the next owner.

Technical safety

SThis appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally0friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.

If damage has occurred

-Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance,

-thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes.

-Pull out the mains plug.

-Notify customer service.

The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be. Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas0air mixture in rooms which are too small.

The room must be at least 1 m3 per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.

SOnly customer service may change the power cord and carry out any other repairs. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk.

Important information when using the appliance

SNever use electrical appliances inside the refrigerator (e. g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.).

Explosion hazard!

SNEVER use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance. The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short0circuit.

Risk of electric shock!

SDo not use pointed or sharp0edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice.

SDo not store products which contain flammable propellants (e. g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance

Explosion hazard!

SDo not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc.

SBefore defrosting and cleaning the appliance, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.

Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.

SBottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position.

SKeep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will become porous.

SNever cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance.

SDo not store bottled or canned drinks (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may explode!

SNever put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth.

Risk of low)temperature burns!

SAvoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc.

Risk of low)temperature burns!

SDo not scrape off hoarfrost or stuck frozen food with a knife or pointed object.

You could damage the refrigerant tubing. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries.

Children in the household

SKeep children away from packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film!

SDo not allow children to play with the appliance!

SIf the appliance features a lock, keep the key out of the reach of children.

General requirements

The appliance is suitable for cooling and freezing food and for making ice. The appliance is designed for domestic use.

The appliance has been interference0suppressed in compliance with EU Directive 89/336/EEC.

The refrigerant circuit has been tested for leaks.

This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335/2/24).

Getting to know your appliance

The fully automatic No Frost (Frost Free) system ensures that no ice is formed inside the appliance. There is no longer any need for defrosting.

How it works:

The food is frozen by a flow of cold air. The evaporator in the No Frost system cools the air inside the appliance.

The cold air is circulated by a fan. The moisture in the air condenses on the evaporator which is defrosted fully automatically whenever necessary.

The thawed water is directed to the refrigerating unit where it evaporates. The freezer section and the frozen food inside are kept free from ice.

Please fold out the illustrated last page. These operating instructions refer to several models.

The illustrations may differ.

Fig. 1

* not all models

1Fascia

2On/Off)button

3Light switch for freezer compartment

4 Fast)freeze compartment

5 Ice maker *

6Dispenser for ice cubes *

7Light switch for refrigerator compartment

8 Chiller compartment *

9 Air outlet opening

10Interior light

11Shelf in the refrigerator compartment

12Bottle shelf

13Pull)out drawer *

14Fruit and vegetable container

15Height)adjustable feet

16Light in freezer compartment

17Storage compartment for frozen food

18Butter and cheese compartment*

19Egg rack

20Tin and bottle holder

21Shelf for large bottles

22Activated)carbon filter

AFreezer compartment

BRefrigerator compartment

Fascia

Fig. 2

1Selection button for refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment tempe0 rature can be set from +2 °C to +8 °C.

Keep pressing the button until the required temperature display lights illuminates.

2Selection button for freezer compartment

The freezer compartment temperature can be set from -24 °C to -16 °C.

Keep pressing the button until the required temperature display lights illuminates.

3Alarm button

Is used to switch off the temperature warning signal and door warning signal.

The temperature warning signal switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm.

If the Alarm button also flashes, the frozen food is at risk of thawing.

The door warning signal switches on if one of the appliance doors is left open too long.

The warning signal may switch on without any risk to the frozen food when:

S the appliance is switched on.

S large quantities of fresh food are placed in the freezer.

S the freezer compartment door is open for too long.

4Super cooling button

The appliance is on when the button is lit. Super cooling cools the refrigerator compartment as cold as possible for approx. 6 hours. Then the temperature set before super mode is automatically restored.

Switch on super mode, e.g.:

S Before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator compartment

S to cool drinks quickly.

5Temperature display refrigerator compartment.

The numbers next to the temperature display lights correspond to refrige0 rator compartment temperatures in °C.

The lit lamp indicates the selected temperature.

6Fast freezing button

Switches super freezing on and off.

Before placing large quantities of fresh food (more than 2 kg) in the freezer compartment, switch on "fast freeze".

As a rule, 4-6 hours is adequate. To utilise the maximum freezing capacity, switch on "fast freeze" 24 hours in advance.

After approx. 2½ days the freezer automatically switches back to the temperature set before "fast freeze".

7Temperature display freezer compartment

The figures next to the temperature display lamps indicate freezer compartment temperatures in °C.

The lit lamp indicates the selected temperature.

Installing the appliance

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room. The installation location should neither be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source, e.g.

a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use

a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances to a heat source:

3 cm to an electric cooker.

30 cm to an oil or solid0fuel cooker.

Appliances with fitted handles must be situated at least 55 mm from the wall on the hinge side so that the door can be opened by 90°.

Room temperature

The climatic class can be found on the rating plate and indicates the ambient temperatures at which the appliance can be operated.

Climatic class		Permitted ambient
		temperature

SN		+10 °C to 32 °C

N		+16 °C to 32 °C

ST		+16 °C to 38 °C

T		+16 °C to 43 °C

Ventilation

Fig. 3

The air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up. The warm air must be able to escape. Otherwise, the refrigerator must work harder. This will increase the power consumption.

Therefore: Never cover or block ventilation openings!

Connecting the appliance

After installing the appliance, wait at least. ½ hour before switching on the appliance. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system.

Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior (see Cleaning).

The socket should be freely accessible.

Connect the appliance to 2206240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket. The socket must be fused with a 10 A0fuse or higher.

If the appliance is to be operated in a non)European country, check on the rating plate whether the indicated voltage and current type correspond to the values of your mains supply. The rating plate is situated in the

bottom left)hand side of the appliance. The power cord may be replaced by an electrician only.

Switching on the appliance

Press the On/Off button. Fig. 1/2

Warning signal is emitted. To stop the warning signal, press the Alarm button.

The Alarm button remains lit until the set temperature has been reached.

Energy saving mode

If the appliance is not used for approx. 24 hours, the display on the fascia switches to energy saving mode.

Only the required lamps are lit at reduced luminosity.

As soon as the appliance is in use again, e.g. when the door is opened, the display switches back to normal illumination.

Selecting the temperature

Keep pressing the temperature selection button for the refrigerator compartment or freezer compartment until the required temperature lamp is lit.

The factory has recommended and set the following temperatures:

Refrigerator compartment	+4	°C
Freezer compartment	-18	°C

Perishable food should not be stored warmer than +4 °C.

Operating tips

SThe fully automatic Nofrost system keeps the freezer compartment and refrigerator compartment free of ice. Defrosting is not required.

SThe sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal.

SThe appliance doors have two different opening angles.

When one appliance door is opened, the second door may move slightly. This is quite normal and can be ignored.

SIf you cannot open the freezer compartment door immediately after closing it, wait 263 minutes until the partial vacuum has equalised.

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