Siemens KI18LX30 User Manual
Fridge-freezer
Réfrigérateur / Congélateur combiné
KI..L.. / KF..L..
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User manual
fr Notice d'utilisation
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en Table of Contents
Safety and warning information ............ 3
Information concerning disposal .......... 5
Scope of delivery .................................... 5
Observe ambient temperature
and ventilation ......................................... 6
Installation location ................................. 6
Connecting the appliance ..................... 7
Getting to know your appliance ........... 7
Switching the appliance on ................... 8
Setting the temperature ......................... 8
Usable capacity ....................................... 8
Refrigerator compartment ..................... 9
The freezer compartment ...................... 9
Max. freezing capacity ........................... 9
fr Table des matières
Prescriptions-d'hygiène-alimentaire .. 18
Consignes de sécurité
et avertissements ................................. 19
Conseil pour la mise au rebut ........... 21
Étendue des fournitures ..................... 22
Contrôler la température ambiante
et l'aération ............................................ 22
Lieu d'installation .................................. 23
Branchement de l’appareil ................. 23
Présentation de l’appareil ................... 24
Enclenchement de l’appareil ............. 24
Réglage de la température ................ 24
Contenance utile .................................. 25
Le compartiment réfrigérateur ........... 25
Le compartiment congélateur ............ 26
Freezing and storing food .................. 10
Freezing fresh food ............................. 10
Thawing frozen food ............................ 11
Interior fittings ....................................... 11
Sticker “OK” .......................................... 11
Switching off and disconnecting
the appliance ........................................ 12
Defrosting .............................................. 12
Cleaning the appliance ....................... 13
Tips for saving energy ........................ 14
Operating noises ................................. 14
Eliminating minor faults yourself ....... 15
Customer service ................................. 17
Capacité de congélation maximale .. 26
Congélation et rangement ................. 26
Congélation de produits frais ............ 26
Décongélation des produits .............. 28
Equipement ........................................... 28
Autocollant « OK » ............................... 28
Arrêt et remisage de l'appareil .......... 28
Si vous dégivrez l'appareil ................. 29
Nettoyage de l’appareil ...................... 30
Economies d’énergie .......................... 31
Bruits de fonctionnement ................... 31
Remédier soi même aux
petites pannes ...................................... 32
Service après-vente ............................. 34
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enInstruction for Use
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.
Retain all documents for subsequent use
or for the next owner.
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If the power cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, customer service or a
similarly qualified person. Improper
installations and repairs may put the user
at considerable risk.
Repairs may be performed by the
manufacturer, customer service or a
similarly qualified person only.
Only original parts supplied by the
manufacturer may be used. The
manufacturer guarantees that only these
parts satisfy the safety requirements.
A power cable extension may be
purchased from customer service only.
Technical safety
This appliance contains a small quantity
of environmentally-friendly 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,
■ switch off the appliance and pull out
the mains plug,
■ inform customer service.
The more refrigerant an appliance
contains, the larger the room must be in
which the appliance is situated. Leaking
refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air
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.
Important information when using the appliance
■ Never use electrical appliances inside
the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice
maker, etc.). Risk of explosion!
■ Never use a steam cleaner to defrost
or clean the appliance! The steam
may penetrate electrical parts
and cause a short-circuit. Risk of
electric shock!
■ Do not use pointed or sharp-edged
implements to remove frost or layers
of ice. You could damage
the refrigerant tubing. Leaking
refrigerant may ignite or cause eye
injuries.
■ Do not store products which contain
flammable propellants (e.g. spray
cans) or explosive substances in
the appliance. Risk of explosion!
■ Do not stand on or lean heavily
against base of appliance, drawers or
doors, etc
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■ Before 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.
■ Bottles which contain a high
percentage of alcohol must be sealed
and stored in an upright position.
■ Keep plastic parts and the door seal
free of oil and grease. Otherwise,
parts and door seal will become
porous.
■ Never cover or block the ventilation
openings for the appliance.
■ People (children incl.) who have
limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities or inadequate knowledge
must not use this appliance unless
they are supervised or given
meticulous instructions.
■ Do not store bottled or canned drinks
(especially carbonated drinks) in
the freezer compartment. Bottles
and cans may explode!
■ Never put frozen food straight from
the freezer compartment into your
mouth.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
■ Avoid prolonged touching of frozen
food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc.
Risk of low-temperature burns!
Children in the household
■ Keep children away from packaging
and its parts.
Danger of suffocation from folding
cartons and plastic film!
■ Do not allow children to play with the
appliance!
■ If the appliance features a lock:
keep the key out of the reach of
children!
General regulations
The appliance is suitable
■ for refrigerating and freezing food,
■ for making ice.
This appliance is intended for use in
the home and the home environment.
The appliance is suppressed according
to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.
The refrigeration circuit has been
checked for leaks.
This product complies with the relevant
safety regulations for electrical
appliances (EN 60335-2-24).
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Information concerning
disposal
* Disposal of packaging
The packaging protects your appliance
from damage during transit. All utilised
materials are environmentally safe and
recyclable. Please help us by disposing
of the packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your
local authority about current means of
disposal.
* Disposal of your old appliance
Old appliances are not worthless
rubbish! Valuable raw materials
can be reclaimed by recycling old
appliances.
This appliance is identified
according to the European
guideline 2002/96/EC on waste
electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE. The directive
specifies the framework
for an EU-wide valid return
and re-use of old appliances.
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Redundant appliances
1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.
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3. Do not take out the trays and receptacles: children are therefore prevented from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with the appliance once it has spent ist useful life. Danger of suffocation!
Refrigerators contain refrigerant
and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant
and gases must be disposed of
professionally. Ensure that tubing of the
refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior
to proper disposal.
Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any
damage in transit.
If you have any complaints, please
contact the dealer from whom you
purchased the appliance or our
customer service.
The delivery consists of the following parts:
■ Built-in appliance
■ Interior fittings (depending on model)
■ Operating instructions
■ Installation manual
■ Customer service booklet
■ Warranty enclosure
■ Information on the energy
consumption and noises
■ Bag containing installation materials
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Observe ambient temperature and ventilation
Ambient temperature
The appliance is designed for a specific
climatic class. Depending on the climatic
class, the appliance can be operated at
the following room temperatures.
The climatic class can be found on
the rating plate, Fig. ).
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
Room temperature switch
If the room temperature drops
below 16 °C, the freezer compartment
of appliances belonging to climatic
class SN may become too warm.
In an extreme case the frozen food may
thaw. To prevent this from happening,
switch on the room temperature switch.
As a result, the refrigerating unit
operates more frequently. The appliance
can now be operated at a room
temperature of +10 °C to +16 °C.
To switch on, press the room
temperature switch, Fig. "/B. Mark “0”
is no longer visible. The light inside
the appliance is lit at a reduced
luminosity.
To save energy, switch off the room
temperature switch as soon as the room
temperature exceeds +16 °C.
Ventilation
The air on the rear panel of
the appliance heats up. Conduction of
the heated air must not be obstructed.
Otherwise, the refrigeration unit must
work harder. This increases power
consumption. Therefore: Never cover
or block the ventilation openings!
Installation location
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 electric or gas cookers.
■ 30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.
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Connecting the appliance
After installing the appliance, wait at least
1 hour until the appliance is switched on.
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 of
the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning
the appliance”).
Electrical connection
The socket must be near the appliance
and also freely accessible following
installation of the appliance.
The appliance complies with the
protection class I. Connect the appliance
to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current
via a correctly installed socket with
protective conductor. The socket must
be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.
For appliances operated in nonEuropean countries, check whether the
stated voltage and current type match
the values of your mains supply match
the values of the mains supply. This
information can be found on the rating
plate. Fig. )
Getting to know your appliance
Please fold out the illustrated last page.
These operating instructions refer
to several models.
The features of the models may vary.
The diagrams may differ.
Fig. !
1 Temperature controller/light
2 Light switch
3 Glass shelf in the refrigerator
compartment
4 Vegetable container
5 Door shelf
6 Shelf for large bottles
A Freezer section
B Refrigerator compartment
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Switching the appliance on
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A,
from position “0”. The appliance begins
to cool. Light is switched on when
the door is open.
Operating tips
The refrigerator compartment
temperature rises:
■ if the appliance door is opened
frequently,
■ if large quantities of food are placed in
the refrigerator compartment,
■ if the ambient temperature is high.
Setting the temperature
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A, to
the required setting.
When the controller is at a medium
setting, the temperature drops
to approx. +4 °C in the coldest zone.
Fig. #.
Higher settings lower the temperature in
the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
We recommend:
■ Perishable food should not be stored
above +4 °C.
■ Low setting for short-term
storage of food (energy-saving mode).
■ Medium setting for long-term storage
of food.
■ Select a higher setting only
temporarily, when the door is
frequently opened or large quantities
are placed in the refrigerator
compartment.
Refrigeration capacity
The temperature in the refrigerator
compartment may rise temporarily if
large amounts of food or a lot of drinks
are placed inside.
Therefore the temperature controller
should be set to a higher setting for
approx. 7 hours.
Freezer compartment
The temperature in the freezer
compartment
depends on the temperature
in the refrigerator compartment.
Usable capacity
Information on the usable capacity
can be found inside your
appliance on the rating plate.
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Refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment is the ideal
storage location for ready meals, cakes
and pastries, preserved food, condensed
milk, hard cheese, fruit and vegetables
sensitive to cold as well as tropical fruit.
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■ Warmest zone is at the very top of
the door.
Note
Store e.g. cheese and butter in the warmest zone. When served, the cheese will not have lost its flavour and the butter will be easy to spread.
Note when loading products:
Wrap or cover food before placing in
the appliance. This will retain the aroma,
colour and freshness of the food. In
addition, flavours will not be transferred
between foods and the plastic parts will
not become discoloured.
Note
Avoid contact between food and rear
panel. Otherwise the air circulation will
be impaired.
Food or packaging could freeze to
the rear panel.
Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment!
The air circulation in the refrigerator
compartment creates different chill
zones:
■ Coldest zone is between the arrow
stamped on the side and the glass
shelf situated below. Fig. #
Note
Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in the coldest zones.
The freezer compartment
Using the freezer compartment
■ To store deep-frozen food.
■ To make ice cubes.
■ To freeze small quantities of food.
Note
Ensure that the freezer compartment
door has been closed properly. If
the door is open, the frozen food will
thaw. The freezer compartment will
become covered in thick ice. Also: waste
of energy due to high power
consumption!
The freezer compartment door engages
audibly.
Max. freezing capacity
Information about the max. freezing
capacity within 24 hours can be found
on the rating plate (see chapter
“Customer service”).
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Freezing and storing food
Purchasing frozen food
■ Packaging must not be damaged.
■ Use by the ”use by” date.
■ Temperature in the supermarket
freezer must be –18 °C or lower.
■ If possible, transport deep-frozen food
in a cool bag and place quickly in
the freezer compartment.
■ The following foods are not suitable
for freezing:
Types of vegetables, which are usually
consumed raw, such as lettuce or
radishes, eggs in shells, grapes,
whole apples, pears and peaches,
hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured
milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and
mayonnaise.
Note
When freezing fresh food, the
refrigeration unit runs for longer. As a
result, the refrigerator compartment
temperature may drop too low. Increase
the temperature in the refrigerator
compartment.
Freezing fresh food
Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
To retain the best possible nutritional
value, flavour and colour, vegetables
should be blanched before freezing.
Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and
asparagus do not require blanching.
Literature on freezing and blanching
can be found in bookshops.
Note
Keep food which is to be frozen away
from food which is already frozen.
■ The following foods are suitable for
freezing:
Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood,
meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit,
herbs, eggs without shells, dairy
products such as cheese, butter and
quark, ready meals and leftovers such
as soups, stews, cooked meat and
fish, potato dishes, soufflés and
desserts.
Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.
1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents
and date of freezing.
Suitable packaging:
Plastic film, tubular film
made of polyethylene, aluminium foil,
freezer containers.
These products are available
from specialist outlets.
Unsuitable packaging:
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,
cellophane, bin liners and used
shopping bags.
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Items suitable for sealing packaged food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, coldresistant adhesive tape, etc.
Bags and tubular film
made of polyethylene can be sealed
with a film heat sealer.
Shelf life of frozen food
Depends on the type of food.
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Interior fittings
(not all models)
Glass shelves
Fig. $
You can reposition the inner shelves as
required: lift shelf, pull forwards, lower
and swivel out to the side.
At a temperature of –18 °C:
■ Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes
and pastries:
up to 6 months
■ Cheese, poultry and meat:
up to 8 months
■ Vegetables and fruit:
up to 12 months
Thawing frozen food
Depending on the type and appliacation,
select one of the following options:
■ at room temperature
■ in the refrigerator
■ in an electric oven, with/without fan
assisted hot-air
■ in the microwave
Note
Do not refreeze food which is beginning
to thaw or which has already thawed. It
can only be refrozen when it has been
used to prepare a ready meal (boiled
or fried).
No longer store the frozen produce
for the max. storage period.
Bottle shelf
Fig. %
Bottles can be stored securely on
the bottle shelf. The holder can be
adjusted.
Sticker “OK”
(not all models)
The “OK” temperature monitor
can be used to determine temperatures
below +4 °C. Gradually reduce
the temperature if the sticker
does not indicate “OK”.
Note
When the appliance is switched on,
it may take 12 hours until
the temperature is reached.
Correct setting
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Switching off and disconnecting the appliance
Switching the appliance off
Turn temperature controller, Fig. "/A, to
position “0”. Refrigeration unit and light
switch off.
Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open.
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment defrosts fully automatically
While the refrigerating unit is running,
beads of condensation or hoarfrost form
at the back of the refrigerator
compartment. This is quite normal. It
is not necessary to wipe off
the condensation or frost. The rear panel
defrosts automatically. The condensation
runs into the condensation channel,
Fig. &, and is conveyed
to the refrigerating unit where
it evaporates.
Note
Keep the condensation channel
and drainage hole clean, so
that the condensation can run out.
Freezer compartment
The freezer compartment
does not defrost automatically.
A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer
compartment will impair
refrigeration of the frozen food
and increase power consumption.
Regularly defrost the freezer
compartment.
m Caution
Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice
with a knife or pointed object. You could
damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking
refrigerant may ignite or cause eye
injuries.
Proceed as follows:
Note
Approx. 4 hours before defrosting
the appliance, turn the temperature
controller to the highest setting so that
the food drops to a very low temperature
and can therefore be stored at room
temperature for a longer period.
1. Remove the frozen food and place
temporarily in a cool location.
2. Switch the appliance off.
3. Pull out the mains plug or remove
the fuse.
4. To accelerate the defrosting process,
place a pan of hot water on a trivet in
the freezer compartment.
5. Wipe up condensation with a cloth
or sponge.
6. Wipe dry the freezer compartment.
7. Switch the appliance on again.
8. Put the frozen food back in the freezer
compartment.
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Cleaning the appliance
m Caution
■ Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning
agents and solvents.
■ Do not use scouring or abrasive
sponges. The metallic surfaces could
corrode.
■ Never clean shelves and containers in
the dishwasher. The parts may
become deformed!
Proceed as follows:
1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
3. Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location.
4. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing-up liquid. The rinsing water must not run into the light.
5. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
6. Rinsing water must not run through the drainage hole into the evaporation area.
7. After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.
8. Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.
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Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance
can be taken out for cleaning.
Take out glass shelves
Fig. $
Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards,
lower and swing out to the side.
Condensation channel
Fig. &
Regularly clean the condensation
channel and drainage hole with a cotton
bud or similar implement to ensure that
the condensation can drain.
Take out shelves in the door
Fig. (
Lift shelves upwards and take out.
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Tips for saving energy
■ Install the appliance in a dry, well
ventilated room! The appliance should
not be installed in direct sunlight
or near a heat source (e.g. radiator,
cooker).
If required, use an insulating plate.
■ Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the appliance!
■ When thawing frozen products, place
them in the refrigerator. Use
the coldness of the frozen food
to cool food.
■ Open the appliance as briefly
as possible.
■ Regularly defrost the freezer
compartment to remove the layer of
frost!
A layer of hoarfrost will impair refrigeration of the frozen food and increase power consumption.
■ Ensure that the freezer compartment
door has been closed properly.
■ Occasionally clean
the rear of the appliance
with a vacuum cleaner or paint brush
to prevent an increased power
consumption.
Operating noises
Quite normal noises
Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating
units, fan).
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are
switching on/off.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit
level. Use the height-adjustable feet
or place packing underneath them.
The appliance is not free-standing
Please move the appliance away
from adjacent units or appliances.
Containers or storage areas wobble or stick
Please check the removable parts
and re-insert them correctly if required.
Bottles or receptacles are touching each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly
away from each other.
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Eliminating minor faults yourself
Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following
information.
Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under
guarantee!
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
The light does not
work.
The frozen food is
frozen solid.
There is a thick layer
of frost in the freezer
compartment.
Floor of
the refrigerator
compartment is wet.
The temperature in
the refrigerator
compartment is too
cold.
The bulb is defective. Replace bulb. Fig. '/B
1. Switch the appliance off.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Slide cover forwards and remove.
4. Change the bulb. (Replacement bulb:
220–240 V a.c., E14 bulb holder,
see defective bulb for wattage.)
Light switch is
jammed.
The condensation
channels or drainage
hole are blocked.
Freezer compartment
door is open.
Too much food was
placed in the freezer
compartment at once.
Temperature controller
has been set too high.
Check whether it can be moved.
Fig. '/A
Loosen frozen food with a blunt
object. Do not use a knife or pointed
object.
Defrosting the freezer compartment
(see chapter Defrosting). Always
ensure that the freezer compartment
door is closed properly.
Clean the condensation channels
and the drainage hole. See chapter
Cleaning the appliance. Fig. &
Close the freezer compartment
door. The freezer compartment door
engages audibly.
Do not exceed max. freezing
capacity.
Set temperature controller lower.
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Fault Possible cause Remedial action
The refrigerating unit
is switching on more
frequently and for
longer.
The frozen food is
thawing.
Appliance has no
refrigeration capacity.
Appliance opened
frequently.
The ventilation
openings have been
covered.
Large
quantities of fresh
food are being frozen.
The ambient
temperature is below
+16° C. The
refrigeration unit is
starting less
frequently.
The temperature
controller is in position
“0”.
■ Power failure.
■ The fuse has been
switched off.
■ The mains plug has
not been inserted
properly.
Do not open the appliance
unnecessarily.
Remove obstacles.
Do not exceed max. freezing
capacity.
Increase the ambient temperature
(above +16° C).
Fig. "/B Appliances with room
temperature switch: To switch on,
press the room temperature switch.
Mark “0” is no longer visible.
The light inside the appliance is lit
at a reduced luminosity.
Turn the temperature controller from
position “0”. Fig. "/A
Check whether the power is on,
check the fuses.
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