SIEMENS KG39NXIBF Free Standing Fridge Freezer with Freezer At Bottom Instruction Manual

KG39NXIBF Free Standing Fridge Freezer with Freezer At Bottom

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Specifications:

• Product: Siemens Fridge-freezer
• Manufacturer: Siemens Home Appliances

Product Information:

The Siemens Fridge-freezer is designed to provide efficient
cooling and freezing capabilities for your food storage needs. With
a range of features such as shelves, storage containers, and door
trays, this appliance offers versatile storage options.

Product Usage Instructions:

1. Safety:

Ensure to follow all safety guidelines provided in the user
manual to prevent any injuries or damage. Do not attempt to lift
the appliance on your own due to its heavy weight.

2. Installation and Connection:

Follow the installation steps outlined in the manual, including
preparing the appliance for first-time use and connecting it to the
electricity supply. Ensure to place the appliance in a suitable
location as per the criteria provided.

3. Familiarizing Yourself with Your Appliance:

Take time to understand the control panel and different features
of the appliance such as shelves, bottle shelf, storage containers,
and door trays. This will help you utilize the appliance
effectively.

4. Basic Operation:

To switch on the appliance, refer to the operating tips
provided. Familiarize yourself with the refrigerator compartment,
chill zones, and freezer compartment for optimal usage.

5. Defrosting and Cleaning:

Follow the instructions for defrosting the freezer compartment
when needed. For cleaning and servicing, prepare the appliance,
clean it thoroughly, and remove any fittings as required.

FAQ:

Q: What should I do in case of a power failure?

A: During a power failure, refer to the
troubleshooting section in the manual for guidance. You can also
conduct an appliance self-test following the provided
instructions.

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Table of contents
1 Safety ……………………………………. 4 1.1 General information………………. 4 1.2 Intended use………………………… 4 1.3 Restriction on user group………. 4 1.4 Safe transport ………………………. 4 1.5 Safe installation ……………………. 5 1.6 Safe use ……………………………… 6 1.7 Damaged appliance ……………… 8 2 Preventing material damage …. 10 3 Environmental protection and
saving energy………………………. 10 3.1 Disposing of packaging ………. 10 3.2 Saving energy…………………….. 10 4 Installation and connection…… 11 4.1 Scope of delivery………………… 11 4.2 Criteria for the installation
location ……………………………… 11 4.3 Installing the appliance ……….. 12 4.4 Preparing the appliance for
the first time……………………….. 12 4.5 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply……………. 12 5 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance……………………… 13 5.1 Appliance ………………………….. 13 5.2 Control panel……………………… 14 6 Features………………………………. 15 6.1 Shelf………………………………….. 15 6.2 Bottle shelf…………………………. 15 6.3 Storage container ……………….. 15 6.4 Fruit and vegetable con-
tainer…………………………………. 15 6.5 Door tray……………………………. 16 6.6 Accessories ……………………….. 16 7 Basic operation ……………………. 16 7.1 Switching on the appliance ….. 16 7.2 Operating tips…………………….. 16

7.3 Switching off the appliance ….. 17 7.4 Setting the temperature……….. 17 8 Additional functions …………….. 17 8.1 Super cooling ……………………. 17 8.2 Automatic Super freezing…….. 17 8.3 Manual Super freezing ………… 18 8.4 Holiday mode …………………….. 18 8.5 Energy-saving mode……………. 18 8.6 Freshness mode…………………. 19 8.7 Sabbath mode……………………. 19 9 Alarm…………………………………… 19 9.1 Door alarm ………………………… 19 9.2 Temperature alarm ……………… 19 10 Refrigerator compartment …… 20 10.1 Tips for storing food in the
refrigerator compartment …… 20 10.2 Chill zones in the refriger-
ator compartment……………… 20 11 Freezer compartment………….. 21 11.1 Freezing capacity ……………… 21 11.2 Fully utilising the freezer
compartment volume ………… 21 11.3 Tips for storing food in the
freezer compartment …………. 21 11.4 Tips for freezing fresh food … 21 11.5 Shelf life of frozen food at
-18 °C…………………………….. 22 11.6 Defrosting methods for
frozen food ………………………. 22 12 Defrosting ………………………….. 22 12.1 Defrosting in the freezer
compartment ……………………. 22 13 Cleaning and servicing ……….. 22 13.1 Preparing the appliance for
cleaning …………………………… 22 13.2 Cleaning the appliance ……… 23 13.3 Removing the fittings…………. 23

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en 14 Troubleshooting…………………. 25 14.1 Power failure…………………….. 28 14.2 Conducting an appliance
self-test ……………………………. 28 15 Storage and disposal………….. 28 15.1 Taking the appliance out of
operation …………………………. 28 15.2 Disposing of old appliance … 29 16 Customer Service……………….. 29 16.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD)…….. 29 17 Technical data ……………………. 30
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enSafety
1Safety
Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1General 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. 1.2Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡ for chilling and freezing food and for making ice cubes. ¡ in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment. ¡ Up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level. 1.3Restriction 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. 1.4Safe transport
WARNING Risk of injury! The heavy weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. Do not lift the appliance on your own.
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1.5Safe 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 in-
stallation 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 isolating switch must be integrated into 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 closed off, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air. Keep ventilation openings in the appliance casing or in the in-
tegrated casing 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 manufac-
turer. If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available,
please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted.
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enSafety
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. 1.6Safe 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 appli-
ance. WARNING Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children. 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. 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 object such as the handle of a wooden spoon. Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive substances may explode, e.g. spray cans. Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.
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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! Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst. Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the
freezer compartment. Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases. Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insula-
tion. The appliance may tip. Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors.
WARNING Risk of burns! Individual parts on the back of the appliance become hot during operation. Never touch these hot parts.
WARNING Risk of cold burns! Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration. Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment
into your mouth. Avoid prolonged contact of the skin with frozen food, ice and
surfaces in the freezer compartment. 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.
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enSafety
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 mould.
Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. If acidic food comes into contact with aluminium in the appliance, aluminium foil ions may pass into the food. Do not consume soiled food. 1.7Damaged appliance
WARNING Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. Never operate a damaged appliance. Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always
unplug the appliance at the mains. If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-
plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Call customer services. Page 29 Improper 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 re-
placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service 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 appli-
ance. Ventilate the room. Switch off the appliance. Page 17
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Unplug the mains plug from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Call customer service. Page 29
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enPreventing material damage
2Preventing material Preventingmaterialdamage damage
Preventing material damage
ATTENTION! If not rolling freely, the appliance’s castors may damage the floor when the appliance is moved. Transport the appliance using a
sack truck. Use floor protection when moving
the appliance, and do not move it in a zigzag fashion. Using the appliance, base, runners or doors as a seat or climbing surface may damage the appliance. Do not stand or lean on the appliance, 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 aluminium. When aluminium comes into contact with acidic foods, it corrodes and discolours. Only store packaged food in the appliance. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour. Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher.

3Environmental protec- Environmentalprotectionandsavingenergy tion and saving energy
Environmental protection and saving energy
3.1Disposing of packaging
The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled. Sort the individual components by
type and dispose of them separately.
3.2Saving 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. ¡ Make sure there is a small gap
between the side wall and the appliance. ¡ 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.

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¡ Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before storing them.
¡ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise the low temperature of the food.
¡ Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel.
4Installation and con- Installationandconnection nection
Installation and connection
4.1Scope 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 Page 29. The delivery consists of the following: ¡ Free-standing appliance ¡ Equipment and accessories1 ¡ Installation instructions ¡ User manual ¡ Customer service directory ¡ Warranty enclosure2 ¡ Energy label ¡ Information on energy consump-
tion and noises

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4.2Criteria 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 mixture 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. “Appliance”,
Fig. 1 / 5 , Page 14
The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 120 kg depending on the model. The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appliance. The surface must be level. This refrigerator is intended for use at ambient temperatures of 10 °C to 43 °C. The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature. If the appliance is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged 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.

1 Depending on the appliance specifications 2 Not in all countries
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4.3Installing the appliance
Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions.

4.4Preparing the appliance for the first time
1. Remove the informative material. 2. Remove the protective foil and
transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and carton. 3. Clean the appliance for the first time. Page 23

4.5Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. 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. “Appliance”, Fig. Page 14

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2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.

a The appliance is now ready for use.

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5Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarisingyourselfwithyourappliance
Familiarising yourself with your appliance
5.1Appliance
You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

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Refrigerator compartment Page 20

B

Freezer compartment Page 21

1 Lighting

2 Bottle shelf Page 15

3

Storage container Page 15

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enFamiliarising yourself with your appliance

4

Fruit and vegetable container Page 15

5 Rating plate Page 30

6

Frozen food container Page 24

7 Screw foot

8 Control panel Page 14

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Door tray for large bottles Page 16

Note: Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.

5.2Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

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Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compart-

ment in °C.

2

super (Refrigerator compartment) switches Super cooling

on or off.

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eco switches energy-saving mode on or off.

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vacation switches holiday mode on or off.

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3 sec. switches the appliance on or off.

6

Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment

in °C.

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super (Freezer compartment) switches Super freezing on or

off.

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fresh switches freshness mode on or off.

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alarm switches the warning signal off.

6Features Features
The Features features of your appliance depend on the model.
6.1Shelf
To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere. “Removing the shelf”, Page 23
6.2Bottle shelf
Store bottles securely on the bottle shelf. To vary the bottle shelf as required, you can remove the bottle shelf and re-insert it elsewhere. “Removing the shelf”, Page 23

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6.3Storage container
The temperatures in the storage container are lower than in the refrigerator compartment. Temperatures below 0 °C may occur occasionally. In order to reach temperatures close to 0 °C in the storage container, set the refrigerator compartment temperature to 2 °C. Page 17 Use the lower temperatures in the storage container to store highly perishable food, e.g. fish, meat and sausages.
6.4Fruit 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 outside of the appliance at temperatures of approx. 8 °C to 12 °C, e.g. pineapple, bananas, citrus fruits, cucumbers, courgettes, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.

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6.5Door tray
To adjust the door tray as required, you can remove the door tray and reinsert elsewhere. “Removing door tray”, Page 23
6.6Accessories
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. Variable bottle shelf Store bottles securely on the variable bottle shelf.
Ice cube tray Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes. Making ice cubes Use only drinking water to make ice cubes. 1. Fill the ice cube tray with drinking
water up to ¾ and place in the freezer compartment. If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt object such as the handle of a wooden spoon.

2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold it briefly under flowing water.
7Basic operation Basicoperation
Basic operation
7.1Switching on the appliance
1. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 12 Note: If the appliance has been previously switched off using the control panel, press and hold 3 sec. for three seconds.
a The appliance begins to cool. a A warning signal sounds and the
temperature display flashes because the freezer compartment is still too warm. 2. Switch off the warning tone using
alarm. a “alarm” goes out as soon as the
set temperature has been reached. 3. Set the required temperature.
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7.2Operating 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.
¡ The front panels of the housing are temporarily heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal.
¡ 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.

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¡ The temperature in the appliance varies due to the following conditions: ­ How often the appliance is opened ­ Load capacity ­ Temperature of newly stored food ­ Ambient temperature ­ Direct sunlight
7.3Switching off the appliance
Press and hold 3 sec. for 3 seconds.
7.4Setting the temperature
Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature Press the required temperature.
The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C. Setting the freezer compartment temperature Press the required temperature. The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is -18 °C.
8Additional functions Additionalfunctions
Find out which additional functions Additionalfunctions can be used for your appliance.
8.1Super cooling
With Super cooling, the refrigerator compartment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Super cooling before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator compartment.

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Note: When Super cooling is switched on, increased noise may occur. Switching on Super cooling Press super (Refrigerator compart-
ment). a “super” (Refrigerator compartment)
lights up. Note: After approx. 6 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation. Switching off Super cooling Press super (Refrigerator compart-
ment).
8.2Automatic Super freezing
With automatic Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools down to a much lower temperature than in normal mode. This freezes food more quickly. The automatic Super freezing switches on if you place fresh food in the bottom frozen food container, starting from the right-hand side. The automatic Super freezing is activated at the factory. You can deactivate the automatic Super freezing. If the automatic Super freezing is switched on, “super” (Freezer compartment) lights up and increased noises may occur. After operation, the appliance switches from automatic Super freezing to normal operation. Activating automatic Super freezing Press and hold super (Freezer
compartment) for 5 seconds. a If 2 audible signals sound, the
automatic Super freezing is activated.
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enAdditional functions
Deactivating automatic Super freezing Press and hold super (Freezer
compartment) for 5 seconds. a If 3 audible signals sound, the
automatic Super freezing is deactivated. Cancelling automatic Super freezing Press super (Freezer compartment).
8.3Manual Super freezing
With Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Super freezing four to six hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more into the freezer compartment. In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use Super freezing. “Prerequisites for freezing capacity”, Page 21 Note: When Super freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur. Switching on manual Super freezing Press super (Freezer compart-
ment). a “super” (Freezer compartment)
lights up. Note: After approx. 54 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation. Switching off manual Super freezing Press super (Freezer compart-
ment).
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8.4Holiday mode
If you are going to be away for a long time, you can switch on energy-saving holiday mode on the appliance.

CAUTION Risk of harm to health! The refrigerator compartment heats up while the holiday mode is switched on. The increased temperature may cause bacteria to increase and spoil the food. When the holiday mode is
switched on, do not store any food in the refrigerator compartment.

The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.

Refrigerator com- 14 °C partment

Freezer compart- Temperature re-

ment

mains un-

changed

Switching on holiday mode
Press vacation. a “vacation” lights up.

Switching off holiday mode Press vacation.

8.5Energy-saving mode
You can set the appliance to save energy with the energy-saving mode. The appliance automatically sets the temperatures. Refrigerator com- 8 °C partment Freezer compart- -16 °C ment

Switching on energy-saving mode
Press eco. a “eco” lights up.

Switching off energy-saving mode Press eco.

8.6Freshness mode

In order to keep the food fresh for longer, you can switch on the freshness mode on the appliance. The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.

Refrigerator com- 2 °C partment

Freezer compart- Temperature re-

ment

mains un-

changed

Switching freshness mode on
Press fresh. a “fresh” lights up.

Switching off freshness mode Press fresh.

8.7Sabbath mode

To ensure that you can also use the appliance on the Sabbath, the Sabbath mode switches off all non-essential functions. During Sabbath mode, the following functions are switched off: ¡ Super cooling ¡ Automatic Super freezing and
manual Super freezing ¡ Alarm ¡ Interior lighting ¡ Signal tones ¡ Messages on the control panel Note: The control panel lighting is switched off during the Sabbath mode. vacation lights up at a reduced brightness level.

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Switching on Sabbath mode Press and hold vacation for
15 seconds until an audible signal sounds. a “vacation” lights up. Note: After approx. 80 hours, the appliance switches to normal mode. Switching off Sabbath mode Press and hold vacation for 15 seconds until an audible signal sounds.
9Alarm Alarm
Alarm
9.1Door alarm
If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on. A warning tone sounds, “alarm” flashes and the temperature display for the affected compartment flashes. Switching off the door alarm Close the appliance door or press
alarm. a The warning tone is switched off.
9.2Temperature alarm
If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched on. A warning tone sounds and the set temperature (freezer compartment) and “alarm” flash.
CAUTION Risk of harm to health! During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food. Do not refreeze food after it has
been defrosted or started to defrost.
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enRefrigerator compartment Refreeze food only after cooking. These items should no longer be
stored for the maximum storage period. The temperature alarm can be switched on in the following cases: ¡ The appliance is switched on. Do not store any food until the appliance has reached the set temperature. ¡ Large quantities of fresh food are being placed inside. Switch on Super freezing before placing large quantities of food in the appliance. ¡ The freezer compartment door is open for too long. Check whether the frozen food has defrosted or thawed. Switching off the temperature alarm Press alarm. a The warning tone is switched off.
10Refrigerator compart- Refrigeratorcompartment ment
You can keep meat, sausage, fish, Refrigeratorcompartment 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 perishable foods in the short to medium term. The lower the selected temperature, the longer the food remains fresh.

10.1Tips 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 so that it has direct contact with 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.
10.2Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment
The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones.
Coldest zone The coldest zone is in the storage container. 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.

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11Freezer compartment Freezercompartment
You can store frozen food, freeze Freezercompartment food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature can be set from -16 °C to -24 °C. Long-term storage of food should be at ­18 °C or lower. The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food longterm. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.
11.1Freezing capacity
The freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time. Information on freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. “Appli-
ance”, Fig. 1 / 5 , Page 14 Prerequisites for freezing capacity
1. Approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super freezing. “Switching on manual Super freezing”, Page 18
2. Place food in the bottom frozen food container first, starting from the right-hand side.
11.2Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume
Learn how to store the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer compartment. 1. Remove all fittings from the freezer
compartment. Page 23 2. Store food directly on the shelves
and on the floor of the freezer compartment.

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11.3Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment
¡ Store food in air-tight packaging. ¡ Do not bring food which is to be
frozen into contact with frozen food. ¡ Place the food over the whole area of the frozen food containers. ¡ To ensure that the air can circulate freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go.
11.4Tips for freezing fresh food
¡ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
¡ Freeze food in portions. ¡ Cooked food is more suitable than
food that can be eaten raw. ¡ Vegetables: Wash, chop up and
blanch before freezing. ¡ Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel,
possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution. ¡ Food that is suitable for freezing includes baked items, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers. ¡ Food that is unsuitable for freezing includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yoghurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise. Packing frozen food If you select suitable packaging material and the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn. 1. Place the food in the packaging. 2. Squeeze out the air. 3. Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavour and drying out.

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4. Label the packaging with the contents and the date of freezing.

11.5Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C

Food Fish, sausages, prepared meals and baked goods Poultry, meat
Vegetables, fruit

Storage time up to 6 months
up to 8 months up to 12 months

The imprinted freezer calendar indicates the maximum storage duration in months at a constant temperature of ­18 °C.

11.6Defrosting methods for frozen food

CAUTION Risk of harm to health! During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food. Do not refreeze food after it has
been defrosted or started to defrost. Refreeze food only after cooking. These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period. ¡ Defrost animal-based food, such as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the refrigerator compartment. ¡ Defrost bread at room temperature. ¡ Prepare food for immediate consumption in the microwave, in the oven, or on the hob.

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12.1Defrosting in the freezer compartment
The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains frost-free. Defrosting is not required.
13Cleaning and servi- Cleaningandservicing cing
To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaningandservicing ciently 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.
13.1Preparing the appliance for cleaning
1. Switch off the appliance. Page 17
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Take out all of the food and store it in a cool place. Place ice packs (if available) onto the food.
4. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance. Page 23

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13.2Cleaning the appliance
WARNING Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Do not use steam- or high-pres-
sure cleaners to clean the appliance. Liquid in the lighting, controls or inner ventilation openings can be dangerous. The rinsing water must not drip into the lighting, controls or inner ventilation openings. ATTENTION! Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance. Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour. Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher. 1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. Page 22 2. 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. 3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. 4. Insert the fittings. 5. Electrically connect the appliance. Page 12 6. Putting the food into the appliance.

Cleaning and servicingen
13.3Removing 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 .
Removing door tray Lift the door tray and remove it.
Removing the storage container 1. Pull out the storage container as
far as it will go.

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enCleaning and servicing 2. Lift the storage container at the
front and remove it .

2. Lift the frozen food container at the front and remove it .

Removing the fruit and vegetable container 1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable
container as far as it will go. 2. Lift the fruit and vegetable con-
tainer at the front and remove it .

Removing the front of the container You can remove the front of the fruit and vegetable container and frozen food container to facilitate cleaning. Press in the snap-in hooks on the
side of the container and remove the front from the container in a turning motion .

Removing the frozen food container 1. Take out the frozen food container
as far as it will go.
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Troubleshootingen

14Troubleshooting Troubleshooting
You Troubleshooting 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! Improper 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.

Fault The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting are lit.
The LED lighting does not work. Side panels of the appliance are warm. A warning tone sounds and the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) and “alarm” flash. The door alarm is switched on.

Cause and troubleshooting Showroom mode is switched on. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 17 2. Wait 2 minutes. 3. Switch the appliance back on. Page 16 4. Wait 1 minute and then press and hold super (Re-
frigerator compartment) until 4 audible signals have sounded. 5. After a short time, check whether your appliance is cooling.
Different causes are possible. Call customer service.
The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.
Not a fault. The side panels contain pipes which heat up during the cooling process. Units touching the appliance will not be damaged by the heat. No action required. The refrigerator compartment door is open. Close the refrigerator compartment door.

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enTroubleshooting

Fault

Cause and troubleshooting

A warning tone

The freezer compartment door is open.

sounds and the temperature display

Close the freezer compartment door.

(freezer compartment)

and “alarm” flash.

The door alarm is switched on. The temperature displays and “alarm” light up.

A sensor is defective. Call customer service.
The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.

A warning tone sounds and the set temperature (freezer compartment) and “alarm” flash. The temperature alarm is switched on.

Different causes are possible. Press alarm. a The alarm is switched off. External ventilation openings are covered up. Remove any obstructions from in front of the ex-
ternal ventilation openings. Larger quantities of fresh food have been put in. Do not exceed the max. freezing capacity.
“Freezing capacity”, Page 21

The set temperature is The freezer compartment door was open for a long

not reached.

time. The evaporator (refrigeration unit) in the noFrost

Fully automatic de-

system is heavily iced up.

frosting no longer

Requirement: Store the frozen food well insulated in a

works.

cool place.

1. Switch off the appliance. Page 17 2. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 3. Call customer service. The customer service number can be found in the enclosed customer service directory.

The temperature differs greatly from the setting.

Different causes are possible. 1. Switch off the appliance. Page 17 2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes.
Page 16 If the temperature is too warm, check the temper-
ature again after a couple of hours. If the temperature is too cold, check the temper-
ature again on the following day.

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Troubleshootingen

Fault Condensation accumulates on the surface of the appliance and on the shelves inside.
A large volume of condensation collects regularly in the fruit and vegetable container.

Cause and troubleshooting The water contained in warm and humid air condenses on the colder surfaces of the appliance. 1. Wipe away the condensation water with a soft, dry
cloth. 2. Open the appliance as briefly as possible. 3. Ensure that the appliance is always closed properly.
Depending on the food and quantity stored, condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container. 1. Remove the fruit and vegetable container.
Page 24 2. Remove the ventilation clips and rotate them be-
fore inserting again .

The appliance hums, bubbles, buzzes, gargles, clicks or crackles. The appliance makes noises.

Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. The motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off. Automatic defrosting is running. No action required. The appliance is not level. Align the appliance using a spirit level and the
screw feet. The appliance is not free-standing. Observe the minimum clearances for the appliance. Fittings wobble or stick. Check the removable fittings and, if required, re-
place these. Bottles or containers are touching. Move the bottles or containers away from each
other. Super freezing is switched on. No action required.

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enStorage and disposal
14.1Power failure
During a power failure, the temperature in the appliance rises; this reduces the storage time and the quality of the frozen food. On the website for your appliance, the technical data provides you with the storage times for frozen food in the event of a fault. Notes ¡ Open the appliance as little as
possible during a power failure and do not place any other food in the appliance. ¡ Check the quality of the food immediately after a power failure. ­ Dispose of any frozen food that
has defrosted and is hotter than 5 °C. ­ Cook or fry slightly thawed frozen food, and then either consume it or freeze it again.
14.2Conducting an appliance self-test
Your appliance has an appliance selftest which displays faults that can be eliminated by your customer service. 1. Switch off the appliance.
Page 17 2. Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. 3. Electrically reconnect the appliance after 5 minutes. Page 12 4. One minute after connecting to the power supply, press and hold super (Refrigerator compartment) for 3 to 5 seconds until a second audible signal sounds. a The appliance self-test starts.

a If, at the end of the appliance selftest, two audible signals sound and the temperature display indicates the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance switches to normal operation.
a If, at the end of the appliance selftest, 5 audible signals sound and the temperature display LEDs light up with a different brightness, inform customer service. The LEDs provide customer service with information about this fault.
15Storage and disposal Storageanddisposal
Storage and disposal
15.1Taking the appliance out of operation
1. Switch off the appliance. Page 17
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Remove all of the food. 4. Clean the appliance. Page 23 5. To guarantee the ventilation inside
the appliance, leave the appliance open.

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15.2Disposing of old appliance
Valuable raw materials can be reused 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 in-
side 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 re-
frigerant circuit or the insulation. 1. Unplug the appliance from the
mains. 2. Cut through the power cord. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-
vironmentally friendly manner. Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
This appliance is labelled 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 Serviceen
16Customer Service CustomerService
Function-relevant CustomerService genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign 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 under local legislation. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.
16.1Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)
You can find the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance’s rating plate.
“Appliance”, Fig. 1 / 5 , Page 14
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enTechnical data Make a note of your appliance’s details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.
17Technical data Technicaldata
Refrigerant, Technicaldata cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.
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from energy efficiency class G. 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 30

EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG
Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom
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