NEFF KI141 Built-in Fridge Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Neff
Table of Contents
- NEFF KI141 Built-in Fridge
- Safety
- Preventing material damage
- Environmental protection and saving energy
- Installation and connection
- Familiarizing yourself with your appliance
- Features
- Basic operation
- Additional functions
- Refrigerator compartment
- Defrosting
- Cleaning and servicing
- Troubleshooting
- Storage and disposal
- Customer Service
- Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
- Technical data
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
NEFF KI141 Built-in Fridge
Safety
Observe the following safety instructions.
General information
- Read this instruction manual carefully.
- Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
- Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
Intended use
This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen. Only use this appliance:
- For chilling food.
- In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
- Up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.
Restriction on user group
This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have
reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or
knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to
use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they
are being supervised.
Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight years old may
load and unload the the fridge-freezer.
Safe transport
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.
- Do not lift the appliance on your own.
Safe installation
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
- Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
- Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur-rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
- The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.
- Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e. g. a timer or remote control.
- When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
- When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged.
If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
- Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources.
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
If the appliance’s ventilation openings are sealed, a leak in the
refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.
- Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.
- Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
- Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufacturer.
- If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted.
Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.
- Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance.
Safe use
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
- Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
- Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
- Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in
it and suffocate.
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Keep packaging material away from children.
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Do not let children play with packaging material.
Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate. -
Keep small parts away from children.
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Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
If the cooling circuit is damaged, flammable refrigerant may escape and
explode.
- To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other mechanical devices or means other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
- If food is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt implement such as the handle of a wooden spoon.
Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive sub-stances may explode, e.g. spray cans.
- Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heaters or
electric ice makers.
- Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.
WARNING ‒ Risk of injury!
Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous
gases.
- Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.
CAUTION ‒ Risk of harm to health!
To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observe the following
instructions.
- If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may lead to a considerable temperature increase in the compartments of the appliance.
- Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems.
- Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that they do not touch or drip on other food.
- If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time, switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mold.
Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminum. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminum in the appliance, aluminum foil ions may pass into the food.
- Do not consume soiled food.
Damaged appliance
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
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Never operate a damaged appliance.
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Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
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Call customer services.
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. -
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
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Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
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If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Ser-vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
WARNING ‒ Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape
and ignite.
- Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appliance.
- Ventilate the room.
- Switch off the appliance.
- Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
- Call after-sales service.
Preventing material damage
ATTENTION!
Using the base, runners or appliance doors as a seat surface or climbing
surface may damage the appliance.
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Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors.
Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous. -
Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease.
Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminum. Aluminum reacts when it comes into contact with acidic foods. -
Do not store unpackaged food in the appliance.
Environmental protection and saving energy
Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environ-mentally compatible and can be re-cycled.
- Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.
Saving energy
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.
Selecting the installation location
- Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight.
- Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cookers and other heat sources:
- Maintain a 30 mm clearance to electric or gas cookers.
- Maintain a 300 mm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers.
- Never cover or block the external ventilation openings.
Saving energy during use
Note: The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy
consumption of the appliance.
- Open the appliance only briefly and then close it carefully.
- Never cover or block the interior ventilation openings or the exterior ventilation openings.
- Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the appliance quickly.
- Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before storing them.
- Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilize the low temperature of the food.
- Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel.
Installation and connection
Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and for completeness
of delivery.
If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our after-sales service
The delivery consists of the following:
- Built-in appliance
- Equipment and accessories1
- Installation material
- Installation instructions
- User manual
- Customer service directory
- Warranty enclosure2
- Energy label
- Information on energy consumption and noises
Criteria for the installation location
WARNING
Risk of explosion!
If the appliance is in a space that is too small, a leak in the refrigeration
circuit may result in a flammable miture of gas and air.
- Only install the appliance in a space with a volume of at least 1 m3 per 8 g refrigerant. The volume of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate. → Fig. 1/3
The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 45 kg depending on the
model.
The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appli-ance.
Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature de-pends on the appliance’s climate class.
The climate class can be found on the rating plate. → Fig. 1 / 3
- 1 Depending on the appliance specifications
- 2 Not in all countries
The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature.
If an appliance with climate class SN is operated at colder room temperatures,
the appliance will not be dam-aged up to a room temperature of
5 °C.
Over-and-under and side-by-side installation
If you want to install 2 refrigerating appliances one over the other or side
by side, you must maintain a clearance of at least 150 mm between the
appliances. Selected appliances can be installed without a minimum clearance.
Ask your dealer or kitchen planner about this.
Installing the appliance
- Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions.
Preparing the appliance for the first time
- Remove the informative material.
- Remove the protective foil and transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and carton.
- Clean the appliance for the first time.
Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply
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Insert the mains plug of the appliance’s power cable in a socket nearby.
The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating plate. → Fig. 1 / 3 -
Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
The appliance is now ready for use.
Familiarizing yourself with your appliance
Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
Note: Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with
regard to their features and size.
Control panel
You can use the control panel to con-figure all functions of your appliance
and to obtain information about the operating status.
Fig. 2
Features
The features of your appliance de-pend on the model.
Shelf
To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere.
“Removing the shelf”,
Fruit and vegetable container
Store fresh fruit and vegetables in their packaging in the fruit and vegetable
container.
Cover any chopped fruit and vegetables, or store in air-tight packaging.
Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the
food and quantity stored. Remove the condensation with a dry cloth.
To ensure that the quality and aroma are retained, store fruit and vegetables
that are sensitive to cold out-side of the appliance at temperatures of
approx. 8 °C to 12 °C, e.g. pine-apple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucumbers,
courgettis, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.
Butter and cheese compartment
Store butter and hard cheese in the butter and cheese compartment.
To open the butter and cheese compartment, press down lightly on the center of
the flap.
Note: The compartment opens down-wards. The flap slides under the
compartment.
Fig. 3
Door rack
To adjust the door rack as required, you can remove the door rack and re-
insert elsewhere.
“Removing door rack”,
Accessories
Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance.
The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.
Egg tray
Store eggs safely on the egg tray.
Basic operation
Switching on the appliance
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Electrically connect the appliance.
Note: If the appliance has been previously switched off using the control panel, press and hold for three seconds.- The appliance begins to cool.
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Set the required temperature.
Operating tips
- Once you have switched on the appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours. Do not put any food in the appliance until the set temperature has been reached.
- When you close the door, a vacuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.
Switching off the appliance
Press and hold 3 second. I for three seconds.
Setting the temperature
Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature
- Press the set temperature button repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature.
The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.
→ “”OK” sticker”,
Additional functions
Super cooling
With Super cooling, the refrigerator compartment cools as cold as possible.
Switch on Super cooling before placing large quantities of food.
Note: When Super cooling is switched on, increased noise may occur.
Switching on Super cooling
- Press the set temperature button until lights up.
Note: After approx. 15 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.
Switching off Super cooling
- Press ##CP0403SYB## repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature.
Refrigerator compartment
You can keep meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, prepared meals and
pastries in the refrigerator compartment.
The temperature can be set from
2 °C to 8 °C.
The refrigerator compartment can also be used to store highly perish-able
foods in the short to medium term. The lower the selected temperature, the
longer the food remains fresh.
Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment
- Only store food when fresh and undamaged.
- Store food covered or in air-tight packaging.
- To avoid impeding the circulation of air and to prevent food from freezing, do not place food directly against the back wall.
- Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before placing in the appliance.
Observe the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.
Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones.
Coldest zone
The coldest zone is between the arrow stamped on the side and the shelf
underneath.
Tip: Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the
coldest zone.
Warmest zone
The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.
Tip: Store food that does not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g.
hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its aroma and the
butter will still be easy to spread.
“OK” sticker
The “OK” sticker lets you check whether the refrigerator compartment reaches
the safe temperature ranges of +4 °C or colder recommended for food.
The “OK” sticker is not included with all models.
If the sticker does not indicate “OK”, gradually reduce the temperature.
→ “Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature”,
Once the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12 hours until the set
temperature is reached.
Defrosting
Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment
When the appliance is operating, condensation droplets or frost form on the
rear panel of the refrigerator compartment due to functional reasons. The back
panel in the refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically.
→ Fig. 4
Condensation runs through the condensation channel into the drainage hole to
the evaporation pan and does not have to be wiped away.
To ensure that the condensation can drain and odors do not form, observe the
following information:
→”Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole”, .
Cleaning and servicing
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Customer Service must clean inaccessible points. Cleaning by customer service can give rise to costs.
Preparing the appliance for cleaning
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Switch off the appliance.
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Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. -
Take out all of the food and store it in a cool place.
Place ice packs (if available) onto the food. -
If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow this to defrost.
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Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance.
Cleaning the appliance
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
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Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
Liquid in the lighting or in the controls can be dangerous. -
The rinsing water must not drip into the lighting or controls.
ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance.
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Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
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Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
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Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content.
If liquid gets into the drainage hole, the evaporation pan may overflow. -
The rinsing water must not get into the drainage hole.
If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolor.
- Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher.
- Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
- Clean the appliance, the fittings, the accessories and the door seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
- Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
- Insert the fittings.
- Electrically connect the appliance.
- Putting the food into the appliance.
Cleaning the condensation channel and drain-age hole
Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole to ensure that the condensation can drain.
- Carefully clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole, e. g. using a moistened cotton bud.
Fig. 5
Removing the fittings
If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your
appliance.
Removing the shelf
- Lift the shelf at the front , pull it out and remove it .
→Fig. 6
Removing door rack
- Lift the door rack and remove it.
→ Fig. 7
Removing the fruit and vegetable container
- Pull out the fruit and vegetable container as far as it will go.
- Lift the fruit and vegetable container at the front and remove it Fig. 8
Troubleshooting
You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
- Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
- Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
- If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
Conducting an appliance self-test
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Switch off the appliance.
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Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. -
Electrically reconnect the appliance after five minutes.
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Within the first 10 seconds after switching on, press and hold the set temperature button for three to five seconds until a second audible signal sounds.
- The appliance self-test starts.
- While the appliance self-test is running, a long audible signal sounds. a If two audible signals sound and flashes twice at the end of the appliance self-test then your appliance is in working order. The appliance switches to normal operation.
- If, at the end of the appliance self-test, five audible signals sound and super flashes for 10 seconds, inform the after-sales service.
Storage and disposal
Taking the appliance out of operation
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Switch off the appliance.
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Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. -
Remove all of the food.
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Defrost the appliance.
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Clean the appliance.
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To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.
Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be re-used by recycling.
WARNING
Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at
risk.
- Leave shelves and containers inside the appliance to prevent children from climbing in.
- Keep children away from the redundant appliance.
WARNING
Risk of fire!
If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape
and ignite.
- Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.
- Unplug the appliance from the mains.
- Cut through the power cord.
- Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
This appliance is la-belled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Customer Service
Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco- design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.
Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum duration of the warranty (manufacturer’s warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the terms of warranty applicable to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself un-der local legislation.
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your
country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer or on our
website.
If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.)
and the production number (FD) of your appliance.
The contact details for Customer Ser-vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.
Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the
appliance’s rating plate.
Fig. 1 / 3
Make a note of your appliance’s de-tails and the Customer Service tele-phone
number to find them again quickly.
Technical data
Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found
on the rating plate.
Fig. 1 / 3
This product contains a light source from energy efficiency class E. The light
source is available as a spare part and should only be replaced by trained
specialist staff.
You can find more information about your model online at
https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/1. This web address
is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. Please then follow the
instructions on searching for the model. The model identifier is made up of
the characters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating
plate. Alternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line
of the EU energy label.
1 Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area
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