Siemens KF96R Series User Manual page 34

en Troubleshooting
Fault
A warning tone
sounds and the tem-
perature display
(freezer compartment)
and
The temperature
alarm is switched on.
A warning signal
sounds and
flashes.
The door alarm is
switched on.
The temperature dif-
fers greatly from the
setting.
The appliance hums,
bubbles, buzzes,
gargles, clicks or
crackles.
The appliance makes
noises.
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Cause and troubleshooting
Different causes are possible.
Press
1.
a The alarm is switched off.
After several hours, check whether the set freezer
2.
flash.
compartment temperature has been reached again.
The exterior ventilation grilles are blocked.
Remove any obstructions from in front of the exter-
▶
ior ventilation grilles.
Larger quantities of fresh food have been put in.
Switch on Super freezing before placing a larger
▶
amount of food in the appliance.
→ "Switching on Super freezing", Page 19
The appliance door is open.
Close the appliance door.
▶
Different causes are possible.
Switch off the appliance. → Page 18
1.
Switch the appliance back on after five minutes.
2.
→ Page 18
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.
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.
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