User manual SIEMENS KI24RV21FF/01

[. . . ] Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas air mixture in rooms which are too small. The room must be at least 1 m3 per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. S Only customer service may change the power cord and carry out any other repairs. [. . . ] S Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance. Children in the household S Keep children away from packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film!S Do not allow children to play with the appliance!S If the appliance features a lock, keep the key out of the reach of children. General requirements The appliance is suitable S for refrigerating food, S for making ice. The appliance is designed for domestic use. The appliance has been interference suppressed in compliance with EU Directive 89/336/EEC. The refrigerant circuit has been tested for leaks. This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335/2/24). 5 en Installation Installation location Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room. The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source such as a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate. Observe the following minimum distances to heat sources: S 3 cm to electric or gas cookers. Higher settings denote lower temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer compartment. 4 5) only temporarily, if: high ambient temperature, door opened frequently, large amounts of food placed in the refrigerator compartment. Operating tips The refrigerator compartment temperature drops temporarily: S if large amounts of fresh food are frozen in the freezer compartment. The refrigerator compartment temperature rises: S if the appliance door is opened frequently, S if large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment, S if the ambient temperature is high. 8 en Storing food in the appliance Due to the air circulation in the refrigerating zone, zones with different temperatures are produced: We recommend arranging the food as follows: S In the freezer compartment: frozen food, ice cubes, ice cream S On the shelves in the refrigerator compartment (from top to bottom): cakes and pastries, ready meals, dairy products, meat and sausage S In the vegetable container: vegetables, salad, fruit S In the door (from top to bottom): butter, cheese, eggs, tubes, small bottles, large bottles, milk, juice cartons Take note of the cold zones in the refrigerating zone! · Coldest zones are on the rear panel between the arrow stamped on the side and glass shelf situated below. 0 Note: Store the most sensitive foods in the coldest zones (e. g. · Warmest zone is near the door at the top. Note: Store the following in the warmest zone, e. g. When serving, the cheese keeps it aroma and the butter remains spreadable. Making ice cube Fig. 9 Fill the ice cube tray ¾ full of water and place in the bottom of the freezer compartment. If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, dislodge with a blunt implement only (spoon handle). To loosen the ice cubes, hold the tray briefly under running water or twist the tray slightly. Please note Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance. This will retain the aroma, colour and freshness of the food. [. . . ] Do NOT use abrasive or acidic cleaning agents or solvents. Warning: NEVER clean appliance parts in the dishwasher, as they may warp! Completely normal noises Humming noise - refrigerating unit is running. Bubbling, whirring or gurgling noises refrigerant is flowing through the refrigeration tubing. Clicking noise - motor is switching on or off. Noises which can be easily eliminated The appliance is not standing level Please use a spirit level to ensure that the appliance is standing level. [. . . ]