Tips For Saving Energy; Cleaning The Appliance; Operating Noises; Defrosting - Siemens KA Operating And Installation Instructions

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Tips for saving
energy
S Install the appliance in a cool, well
ventilated room, but not in direct
sunlight and not near a heat source
(radiator, cooker, etc.). If required,
use an insulating plate.
S Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the appliance!
S When thawing frozen food, place it
in the refrigerator compartment.
The low temperature of the frozen
products cools the food in the
refrigerator.
S Open the appliance door as briefly as
possible.

Operating noises

Quite normal noises

Humming - refrigerating unit is
running. The fan in the circulating
air system is running.
Bubbling, gurgling or whirring
noises - refrigerant is flowing through
the tubing. Water flowing into the ice
maker.
Clicking - motor is switching on or off.
Solenoid valve on the water connection
is opening or closing.
Rumbling - ready ice cubes from the
ice maker are falling into the ice cube
container.

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.
Drawers, baskets or storage areas
wobble or stick
Please check the removable parts and,
if required, reinsert them.
Receptacles are touching each
other
Please move bottles or receptacles
away from each other.

Defrosting

Freezer compartment
The fully automatic Nofrost system
ensures that the freezer compartment
remains free of ice. Defrosting is no
longer required.
Refrigeratorcompartment
Defrosting is actuated automatically.
The condensation runs through the
drainage hole into an evaporation pan
on the rear of the appliance.
Switching off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Switching off the
appliance
S Switch off the appliance.
S Pull out the mains plug.
Disconnecting the
appliance
If you do not use the appliance for
a prolonged period:
S Before switching off, it is most
important that you switch the water
supply to the appliance off for a few
hours.
S Take all food out of the appliance.
S Switch off the appliance.
S Pull out the mains plug.
S Clean the appliance interior (see
chapter Cleaning the appliance").
To prevent odours, leave the doors
open.

Cleaning

Warning
!
Never clean the appliance with a steam
cleaner!
Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning
agents and solvents.

Cleaning the appliance

Never clean shelves and containers in
the dishwasher. The parts may warp!
S Before cleaning: Switch off the
appliance and pull out the mains
plug.
S Take the refrigerated food out of the
appliance and store in a cool
location.
S Clean the appliance with lukewarm
water and a little washing up liquid.
S Wipe the door seal with water only
and then dry thoroughly.
S Clean the surface of the appliance
with a soft damp cloth and a little
washing up liquid. Afterwards, rub
dry.
S After cleaning: reconnect and switch
on the appliance.
Cleaning the humidity
filter
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