Siemens KG36VX47
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1. 9000428329 8901 001D Instructions for disposal Disposal of packaging Disposing of an old appliance Safety instructions General guide Appliance functions Installing the appliance Ambient temperature Place of installation Installation Electrical connection Ventilation After transportation Reversing the door opening direction Switching on and off Switching the appliance on Temperature adjustment Switching off the appliance Storing the appliance Storage of food products Storage advice Examples of organisation Changing the interior configuration NI NI NI 2 1 NIN CO 00 OO O O Page Freezing and storage of food products preparation of ice cubes 10 The freezer compartment 10 Advice on purchasing frozen foods 10 Home freezing 10 Wrapping foods 10 Freezer capacity 11 Preparation of ice cubes 11 Thawing frozen products 11 Defrosting the appliance 11 Fresh food compartment 11 Defrosting the freezer compartment 11 Accelerating the defrosting process 11 Cleaning the appliance 12 Power saving tips 12 Operating noises 13 Troubleshooting minor malfunctions 14 15 What to do if 14 15 After sales service 15 Rating plate 15 Note refrigeration zones in the refrigerator compartment 16 ts Disposal of packaging The packaging protects your appliance against any damage to which it might be subject during transport All materials of which it is made up are compati2. bottles or boxes in the freezer compartment as they might explode Do not touch frozen foods with wet hands as they might stick to the food The appliance is intended to be used to refrigerate and freeze foodstuffs and to make ice cubes This appliance is intended for domestic use In the event of the appliance being used in the industrial or commercial sector please comply with the rules applicable in the appropriate professional field The appliance meets the accident prevention regulations applicable to refrigerating installations German law VBG 20 The refrigerating fluid circuit has been leak tested This product complies with the safety provisions applying to electrical appliances This appliance has been designed as a freestanding appliance For this reason it cannot serve as a built in unit Functions Before reading this notice please unfold the flaps shown which make up the last pages This user guide applies to several models There may be differences between the features and some details of your appliance on the one hand and the contents of the illustrations on the other hand O gt Overview Fig 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Interior lighting and thermostat Bottle racks Racks Defrosted water channel Fruit and vegetable compartment Egg tray Support for small bottles Storage rack for large bottles milk containers etc Freezer drawers Freezer calendar Fresh food
3. then wrap them Vegetables and fruit up to 1 kg Divide pieces of meat into portions weighing 2 5 kg maximum Small portions freeze through more quickly and the food will retain its quality after defrosting and cooking Wrap food and seal it to prevent it from losing its taste or drying out The following are suitable for wrapping food Plastic films rolls of polyethylene film aluminium foil and sealable boxes These products are on sale at specialist shops Do not use Parcel paper greaseproof paper cellophane bin bags and re used plastic bags Wrap fresh foods press out any air and seal the package To seal the package you can use Elastic bands plastic clips string cold resistant adhesive tape You can seal bags and polyethylene film using a heat sealer Freezer capacity Foods must freeze through as quickly as possible to keep in their vitamins nutritional value appearance and taste For this reason do not exceed the maximum freezing capacity for your appliance Depending on the type of appliance you can freeze the quantities at the same time If you freeze foods in the freezer drawers the maximum quantity will decrease slightly Only use the bottom freezer drawer for storing frozen foods The information concerning the maximum freezer capacity to current standards is shown on the rating plate Preparing ice cubes NB Never use an electrical ice cream maker in the freezer compartment Preparatio
4. ble with the environment and recyclable Help us to recycle the packaging in an environmentally friendly way To find out how to get rid of your packaging please consult your retailer or your local authority environmental services A Important Never allow children to play with the packaging and its constituent parts Folding card and plastic sheeting present a suffocation hazard tg Disposing of an old appliance Used appliances are not worthless waste Their environmentally compatible disposal enables recovery of valuable raw materials This appliance has been labelled in accordance with European Union Directive 2002 96 EC concerning used electrical and electronic appliances waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE This directive is a general ruling for the collection and recycling of used appliances throughout Europe A Important Before throwing away an appliance that is no longer usable Disconnect the plug from the mains socket Cut the power cable then remove it with the plug Refrigerators contain refrigeration fluids and insulating gases which must be properly disposed of Ensure that the pipes of the refrigeration circuit of your appliance are not damaged before it is disposed of in accordance with the state of the art Until removal of the appliance ensure that its refrigeration circuit is not damaged Before using the appliance for the first time please read carefully all the in
5. compartment Freezer compartment Ambient temperature Depending on the climatic class listed on the rating plate located at the top left of the appliance fig the appliance may operate at the following ambient temperatures Climatic class Ambient temperatures from to SN from 10 C to 32 C N from 16 C to 32 C ST from 16 C to 38 C T from 16 C to 43 C If the ambient temperature falls below the lower threshold temperature the refrigeration unit will work for a shorter time which reduces chilling in the freezer compartment In extreme cases this may cause defrosting of food products Appliances equipped with a temperature control switch fig A may after this switch has been pressed operate at an ambient temperature below 12 C When this switch is on the red indicator is visible fig A Once the ambient temperature rises above 12 C this switch must be immediately set to the off position Place of installation A dry location that can be ventilated is suitable for installing the appliance Ensure that the appliance is not directly exposed to sunlight and that it is not close to sources of heat cooker radiator etc If it must be installed next to a source of heat use a suitable insulating panel or comply with the following minimum distances from the heat source 3 cm from an electric cooker 30 cm from a fuel oil or coal fired heating appliance If
6. dance with the regulations in force In the event of a breakdown before maintenance and cleaning unplug the appliance from the mains Disconnect the plug from the socket or place the switch in the off position Pull on the plug and not on the power cable Repairs on electrical appliances must only be carried out by specialists Repairs by non professionals may cause serious risks to the user Store strong alcoholic drinks in an upright position in properly sealed containers Do not store in the appliance either products containing flammable propellant gases e g canisters of cream and aerosols or explosive products as these present a risk of explosion Do not damage the components of the refrigeration circuit e g by piercing the refrigerating tubes of the evaporator with sharp objects by bending the tubes or scratching the surface coatings etc If refrigerating fluid sprays out it may damage the eyes Do not cover or seal the appliance s ventilation holes Do not use base racks and doors as steps or to lean on Do not allow children to play with the appliance For example they should not under any circumstances sit on the drawers or swing on the door If your appliance has an optional lock keep the key out of children s reach Do not put ice cubes or lollies into the mouth straight from the freezer compartment risk of very low temperature burns Do not store drinks in particular carbonated drinks in
7. ee the rating place fig The refrigeration unit lights up more often and remains lit for longer You have been opening the door frequently or you have placed large quantities of cold food products inside Check whether the air access hole under the base or the air exit hole is blocked t is not cold enough in the freezer compartment and food items are defrosting It may be that the ambient temperature in the room in which the appliance is located is below 12 C which will shorten the duration of the refrigeration units operating time Raise the ambient temperature above 12 C If the appliance is fitted with a temperature compensation switch fig A switch it to the on position If the switch is in the on position a red indicator is visible as shown in fig A The refrigerating power of the refrigerator is not sufficient Check That the thermostat fig 1 is set to one of the numbers between 1 and 5 If this is the case and the interior lighting is not operating check in this case Whether the corresponding trip switch on the domestic mains is in the off position Ifthe plug of the appliance is properly located in the socket After sales service If the above advice does not help you in eliminating the problem please call after sales service Do not under any circumstances try to carry out repairs on the appliance in particular on its electrical c
8. foodstuffs Do not store bottles of liquids in the freezer compartment as there is a risk of explosion Organisation example Fig Y In the freezer compartment B Freeze store foods prepare ice cubes On the racks 3 From top to bottom cakes and pastries pre cooked dishes dairy products raw and cooked meats In the fruit and vegetables bin 5 Fruit vegetables and various salad items In the storage compartments 8 Large bottles Rack 2 for bottles Tray 6 for eggs Interior arrangement Even with the door open just 90 you can rearrange the racks in the fresh food compartment To move a rack pull it towards you lower then extract it and replace it in the desired place fig To clean them you can pull out all the storage compartments on the back of the door To pull out the boxes and shelves just lift them fig Bottle rack fig 2 The cavities enable bottles to be arranged and stacked safely The freezer compartment The freezer compartment is suitable for storing frozen products for freezing foodstuffs or for making ice cubes Note If the ambient temperature falls below 12 C the refrigeration unit will work for less time which reduces chilling of the freezer compartment In extreme cases this may cause defrosting of the products Appliances with a temperature compensation switch fig A may after this switch has been pressed operate at an ambient tem
9. formation set out in the user and installation guide They contain important instructions concerning the installation use and maintenance of the appliance Please keep the guide to use and installation in a safe place It may be useful if the appliance changes hands The manufacturer bears no responsibility for failure to comply with the following instructions This appliance contains a small quantity of isobutane refrigerating agent a natural gas that is not harmful to the environment but which is flammable During transport and installation of the appliance ensure that no part of the refrigeration circuit is damaged If the circuit is damaged avoid naked flame or sparks Ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes O To clean or defrost the appliance do not under any circumstances use a steam cleaner The steam could damage the conductive components of the fridge and cause a short circuit or give you an electric shock O Never use any electrical devices inside the appliance O Do not use an appliance which is damaged In cases of doubt check with the supplier O Connect and install the appliance in accordance with the installation guide O The electrical parameters of the domestic electricity supply must correspond to the instructions on the rating plate O The electrical safety of the appliance is only guaranteed if the earthing circuit of your house has been laid out in accor
10. from time to time The resulting operating noises are normal These noises decrease when the appliance reaches its service temperature Muffled buzzing noises come from the motor compressor They may increase for a moment or two when the motor is started up Gurgles light splashing and buzzing noises come from the flow of refrigerating fluid in the coils Sharp clicks are always heard when the thermostat cuts in or switches off the motor On appliances fitted with a fan a quiet whirring noise may be heard coming from the airflow inside the compartment If these operating noises seem excessive to you there may be a simple reason that is easy to eliminate The appliance is not on an even surface Level the appliance using a spirit level Insert pads under the appliance or use its screw feet to compensate for any unevennesses in the ground The appliance is touching something Separate the appliance from furniture or neighbouring appliances Drawers baskets or shelves are vibrating or touching one another Check removable items and put them back in the right place if necessary Bottles or recipients are touching one another Place bottles and containers at a slight distance from one another 13 Malfunctions Before calling after sales service check the advice below to ensure that you are not able to rectify the incident yourself This will avoid unnecessary expense as you will be charged in fu
11. in the compartment Accelerating the defrosting process To accelerate the defrosting process preferably use a pan filled with very hot water placed on an upturned plate in the freezer compartment Do not under any circumstances use an electrical appliance candles or paraffin lamps to defrost the appliance Take care when using de icer aerosols as they may cause an accumulation of explosive gases contain solvents or propellants that might damage the plastic be harmful to health or cause corrosion 11 Before cleaning disconnect the plug from the mains socket or place the switch in the off position or remove the appropriate fuse Never use a steam cleaner including pressure steam cleaner Very hot steam may damage the surfaces and electrical circuits Result this will adversely affect the safety of the electrical circuits of the appliance Clean the fresh food compartment once per month Clean the freezer compartment every time you defrost the freezer During cleaning do not allow water to get into the control strip and lighting To clean the whole unit with the exception of the door seal use warm water containing a gentle detergent with a mild disinfectant e g washing up liquid for hand washing up Cleaning products containing sand abrasive substances or acids as well as chemical solvents are not suitable To avoid patches of discolouration do not use cleaning products labelled non abrasive e
12. ircuits To avoid temperature increases do not keep the door open unnecessarily You will find the telephone numbers for after sales service in the attached after sales service office list or in your telephone directory Rating plate Before calling after sales service note down the E and FD numbers of your appliance so that you can quote them to the engineer These numbers are located on the rating plate at top left of the fresh food compartment fig 15 The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment means that there are zones at different temperatures Depending on the model the zone for sensitive foods is right at the bottom between the arrow on the side and the glass surface below fig 88 1 and 2 or between the two arrows fig 91 and 2 Ideal for storing meat fish sausage and salad mixtures etc 16 we NO B C SSS LL a EN gt N SY Subject to modification SIEMENS ELECTROGERATE GMBH Carl Wery StraBe 34 81739 Munchen 8901 001D 9000428329
13. ither Only wipe the door seal with a cloth soaked in clean water then dry it thoroughly In the fresh food compartment clean the drainage channel fig B and the drainage hole more frequently so that defrosted water can escape unimpeded Ensure as far as possible that the cleaning water does not run into the collecting box via the escape holes 12 Power saving tips Locate the appliance in a cool place that is easy to ventilate not in the immediate vicinity of heat sources radiator etc Protect the appliance against direct sunlight Do not cover the applianceis ventilation holes Wait for hot food to cool down before placing it in the appliance To defrost place frozen items in the fresh food compartment You will then benefit from their excess cold to cool down the food already present in the compartment Defrost the freezer compartment if frost has formed A thick layer of ice prevents access of cold air to frozen items and increases electricity consumption O To store foodstuffs in the appliance and to remove them open its doors for as short a time as possible Reducing the amount of time the door of the freezer compartment remains open reduces the formation of ice O Observe required distance of 60 mm to the back wall The heated air can then escape without obstruction Operating noises To keep the internal temperature constant your appliance will start up the refrigeration unit
14. ll for calling out the after sales service engineer even during the guarantee period What to do if the light is not working even though the refrigeration unit is working Check if the light switch can be moved If this is the case the light bulb is defective 14 Changing the bulb Disconnect the plug from the appliance or move the appropriate domestic circuit breaker into the off position Pull the covering grille towards you fig B Change the light bulb 220 240 V 24 watts max base E 14 If the lighting switch is stuck fig A inform after sales service Are there any frozen foods adhered to the compartment Remove them using a blunt object for example a spoon Has a thick layer of ice formed Defrost the freezer compartment and clean it When replacing the food items into the freezer check that the freezer compartment door closes properly 1s the bottom of the fresh food compartment wet This indicates that the water drainage hole may be blocked Remove the obstruction with a long object fig What to do if the temperature is too low in the fresh food compartment Set the thermostat to a lower number fig 1 You may have placed too much food in the freezer compartment which has caused the refrigerator unit to operate for longer and refrigerate the fresh food compartment more intensively Never exceed the maximum freezer capacity s
15. n of ice cubes Ice trays are available for sale in specialist shops Fill the ice tray 5 4 full with water then place it in the freezer compartment To remove ice cubes from the tray run them briefly under the cold water tap or bend the tray slightly Fresh food compartment Defrosting of the fresh food compartment is fully automatic The defrosted water will run down to the drainage channel fig B and return to the refrigeration unit where it will evaporate Always keep the drainage channel and the drainage hole perfectly clean so that the defrosted water can flow unimpeded Defrosting the freezer compartment The freezer compartment will not defrost automatically since the products it contains have to remain frozen A thick layer of ice prevents the access of cold air to the frozen products and increases electricity consumption Do not under any circumstances try to release frost or ice using a knife as you will risk piercing the freezer compartmentis evaporator Splashes of refrigerating fluid may damage or irritate the eyes If the freezer compartment is covered with a thick layer of ice proceed as follows Remove frozen products wrap them in newspaper then store them in a cool place Disconnect the plug from the socket Leave the door open wipe the water away with a cloth or sponge Wipe the freezer compartment to dry it off switch the appliance back on then store the food items back
16. perature below 12 C When this switch is on its red indicator becomes visible fig A As soon as the ambient temperature rises above 12 C this switch must be returned to the off position When buying frozen products ensure that The packaging is intact The sell by date has not expired The temperature indicated on the thermostat of the supermarket freezer must be 18 C or even lower Purchase frozen products at the end of your shopping trip and carry them home well wrapped up in newspaper or in a cool bag then store them in the freezer compartment Maximum capacity You will find information concerning capacity on the rating plate of your appliance Home freezing food products Only freeze fresh items in perfect condition 10 Suitable for home freezing are Fresh and cooked meats poultry and game fish vegetables herbs fruit pastries and cakes pizzas pre cooked meals left overs egg yolks egg whites Not suitable for freezing are Whole eggs in their shell creme fraiche and mayonnaise green salad radishes and onions Blanching fruit and vegetables Blanch fruit and vegetables before freezing them to preserve their colour taste aroma and vitamin C to do this immerse fruit and vegetables briefly in boiling water you will find books on freezing and blanching foods in your local bookshop Wrapping food items Divide food into portions appropriate for your household
17. t because the rear wall will defrost automatically The defrosted water from this will collect in the drainage channel It then reaches the refrigeration unit where it will evaporate fig B The front walls of the appliance will heat up slightly This prevents water from condensing at the door seals of the freezer compartment Switching off the appliance Set the thermostat fig 1 in position 0 to switch off the refrigeration unit and the light Storing the appliance If the appliance has to remain out of use for a long period disconnect the plug from the socket defrost and clean it then leave its doors open When arranging products in the appliance Place products to be defrosted in the fresh food compartment Store foods preferably wrapped or well covered up This keeps in their taste colour moisture and freshness and prevents certain foods transferring their taste to others Only fruit vegetables and salad items should be placed unwrapped in the bins provided for the purpose Ensure that oil and grease do not come into contact with the door seal this will run the risk of making the seal porous Do not store in the appliance any products likely to explode Store any strongly alcoholic drinks bottles upright and firmly sealed Risk of explosion Inthe fresh food compartment the coldest zones are against the back wall and above the lower rack Use these areas for highly perishable
18. the direction of door opening The sequence of work stages is indicated by the numbers 10 0 Switching on the appliance In the fresh food compartment set the thermostat to the 0 position The appliance then starts to refrigerate The interior light remains lit while the door is open fig 1 Setting the temperature To set the temperature turn the thermostat to one of the numbers fig 1 The temperature is continuously adjustable If you set the thermostat to a higher number the temperature is lowered in the fresh food compartment and in the freezer compartment We recommend setting the thermostat at the following positions O If food products that you store in the freezer compartment only have to remain there for a short time select a low number the appliance will work in economy mode O If the frozen foods have to stay in the freezer compartment for a long time and if you wish to freeze fresh products select a medium number Notes The temperature prevailing in the fresh food compartment is affected by the ambient temperature the quantity of fresh food products and their temperature but also the number of times you open the appliance door If necessary you can change the thermostat setting During operation of the refrigerator unit droplets of water or frost will form on the back wall of the fresh food compartment It is not necessary to scrape or wipe off any droplets presen
19. you place your appliance next to another refrigerator or freezer you must allow a space of at least 2 cm between them in order to avoid the formation of condensation Installation Install the appliance firmly on a flat surface If necessary compensate for any unevenness in the floor using the two screw feet for the front of the appliance Electrical connection The appliance only works on the alternating current 220 240 V 50 Hz via a socket that has been professionally installed and earthed The socket must be protected by fuses circuit breakers supporting a current of 10 16 A or more On appliances intended for non European countries check that the connection voltage and the type of current specified on the rating plate properly correspond with those available in the mains supply of the country concerned The rating plate is at the top left of the fresh food compartment fig If replacement of the electrical power cable is necessary this procedure should only be carried out by a specialist Ventilation Air coming into contact with the rear wall of the appliance becomes heated and must be able to escape freely If this is not the case the refrigeration unit has to work for longer which increases power consumption Therefore do not under any circumstances cover the ventilation holes fig After transportation After transportation the appliance is ready to be put into service immediately Inversion of
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