Refrigerator [en] User manual KI181..
en 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 ................... 7 2 Preventing material damage ....... 9 3 Environmental protection and saving energy.............
en 16 Technical data ..........................
en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 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. 1.2 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.
Safety en 1.5 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 current 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.
en Safety 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. 1.6 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.
Safety en 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.
en Safety ▶ Call customer services. → Page 24 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.
Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage ATTENTION! Using the base, runners or appliance doors as a seat surface or climbing surface may damage the appliance. ▶ 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 aluminium.
en Installation and connection ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Equipment and accessories1 Installation material Installation instructions User manual Customer service directory Warranty enclosure2 Energy label Information on energy consumption and noises 4.2 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 mixture of gas and air.
Installation and connection en 4.3 Installing the appliance ▶ Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions. 4.4 Preparing 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 18 4.5 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply 1. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket nearby.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 7 Rating plate → Page 24 8 Butter and cheese compartment → Page 15 en Door storage compartment for large bottles → Page 15 Note: Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size. 5.2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. 1 2 3 4 5 2 1 2 3 4 5 switches the warning signal off.
en Features 6 Features The features of your appliance depend on the model. 6.1 Shelf To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere. → "Removing the shelf", Page 19 6.2 Variable shelf Use the variable shelf to store tall items, e.g. cans or bottles, on the shelf below. You can remove the front section of the variable shelf and slide it below the rear part of the shelf.
operation Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the food and quantity stored. Remove the condensation with a dry cloth and adjust the air humidity to a lower setting using the humidity controller. 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. 6.
en Additional functions 7.2 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. 7.3 Switching off the appliance ▶ Press . 7.
Defrosting 10.1 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. 10.
en Cleaning and servicing 12 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. 12.1 Preparing the appliance for cleaning 1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 16 2. Disconnect the appliance from the 3. 4. 5. 6. power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Cleaning and servicing 12.3 Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole en Removing the extendable shelf 1. Firmly pull out the extendable shelf until the locking catch is released. 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. 2. Lower the shelf and swing it out to the side. Removing door rack ▶ Lift the door rack and remove it. 12.
en Cleaning and servicing 2. Press the latch on the pull-out rail downwards and remove the fruit and vegetable container . 3. Press the fastenings for the lower cover outwards. 4. Lift the cover at the front 12.5 Removing appliance components If you want to clean your appliance thoroughly, you can remove certain components from your appliance. Removing the shelf above the fruit and vegetable container 1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable container. 2. Remove the shelf and rotate it .
Troubleshooting en 13 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.
en Troubleshooting Fault The temperature differs greatly from the setting. Cause and troubleshooting Different causes are possible. 1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 16 2. Switch the appliance back on after five minutes. → Page 15 ‒ If the temperature is too warm, check the temperature again after a couple of hours. ‒ If the temperature is too cold, check the temperature again on the following day. The base of the refrigerator compartment is wet. The condensation channel or drainage hole are blocked.
Storage and disposal en 13.1 Conducting an appliance self-test 1. Switch off the appliance. → Page 16 2. Switch the appliance back on after approx. five minutes. → Page 15 3. Within the first 10 seconds after switching on, press and hold 3 to 5 seconds. a The appliance self-test starts. a While the appliance self-test is running, a long audible signal sounds.
en Customer Service tronic 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. 15 Customer Service If you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service.
Technical data en ternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label.
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