How To Save Energy; Operating Noises; Defrosting - Siemens S18ID Series Operating And Care Instructions

Empty the container and clean
with lukewarm water.
Thoroughly dry the container
and screw conveyor to prevent
new ice cubes from sticking.
To re-insert push the ice cube
container all the way back onto
the supports until it locks into
position.
If the container cannot be
pushed all the way back, twist
the screw conveyor in the
container.
Childproof lock
To prevent against uninteded use
activate the childproof lock.
Press the lock out button on
the dispenser key panel for
3 seconds.
Re-activate the dispenser buttons:
Press the lock out button for
3 seconds again.
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How to save
energy
– Install the appliance in a dry,
ventilated room; do not expose to
direct sunlight and do not piace
near a heat source (e.g. radiator,
cooker). If required, use an
insulating plate.
– AIIow warm food and drinks to
cool down before placing them in
the appliance.
– Defrost frozen food by placing it in
the freezer. The Iow temperature
of the frozen food will refrigerate
the food in the freezer
compartment.
– Open the appliance door as
briefly as possible!
Operating
noises
Quite normal noises
Grumbling – refrigerating unit is
running. Fan in the recirculating air
system is running.
Bubbling, humming or gurgling
noises – refrigerant is flowing
through the tubes. Water is flowing
into the ice maker.
Clicking – motor is switching on or
off. Solenoid valve on the water
connection is opening/closing.
Rumbling – ice cubes are falling into
the ice cube container.
Rotating noises – to prevent the ice
cubes from sticking together, a metal
rod in the ice cube container rotates
in periodical cycles (Agitation
function).
Noises which can
easily be eliminated
The appliance is not level
Level the appliance with the aid of
a spirit level.
Use the height-adjustable feet or
piace something underneath.
Drawers, baskets or storage areas
wobble or stick
Check the removable parts and,
if required, reinsert them.
Receptacles are touching each
other
Move bottles or receptacles away
from each other.

Defrosting

The appliance is defrosted
automatically.