Tips For Saving Energy; Operating Noises; Quite Normal Noises; Preventing Noises - Siemens KM F Series User Manual

Tips for saving energy

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room!
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The appliance should not be installed in direct
sunlight or near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker).
If required, use an insulating plate.
Do not block the ventilation openings in
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the appliance.
Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before
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placing in the appliance.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment
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and use the low temperature of the frozen food
to cool refrigerated food.
Open the appliance as briefly as possible.
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Ensure that the freezer compartment door is always
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closed properly.
If available:
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Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated energy rating
of the appliance (see "Installing the appliance",
section "Ventilation"). A reduced wall gap will not
restrict the function of the appliance. The energy
rating may then increase slightly.
The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the
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energy rating of the appliance.

Eliminating minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.
Run an appliance self-test (see chapter "Appliance self-test").
Customer service will charge you for advice even if the appliance is still under guarantee!
Fault
Temperature differs greatly
from the set value.
Displays do not illuminate.
An warning signal sounds.
The alarm button 14 is lit.
The light does not work.
Possible cause
Power failure; the fuse has been switched off;
the mains plug has not been inserted properly.
Fault - the freezer compartment is too warm!
Appliance is open.
Ventilation openings have been covered.
Too much food was placed in the freezer at
once.
Light switch is jammed.
The light is defective.

Operating noises

Quite normal noises

Droning
Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating units, fan).
Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises
Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.
Clicking
Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on/off.

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.
Containers or storage areas wobble or stick
Please check the removable parts and re-insert them
correctly if required.
Bottles or receptacles are touching each other
Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away
from each other.
Remedial action
In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance
for 5 minutes.
If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check
whether the temperature has approached the set value.
If the temperature is too low check the temperature again
the next day.
Connect mains plug. Check whether the power is on, check
the fuses.
To switch off the warning signal, press the alarm button 14.
Close the appliance.
Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
When the fault has been eliminated, the alarm button goes out
shortly afterwards.
Check whether the light switch can move.
(See chapter "Light".)
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