Siemens iQ300 KD76NXI30M, iQ300 KD76N Series - Fridge-Freezer Manual

Installation and connection

Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and for completeness of delivery. If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our after-sales service.
The delivery consists of the following:

• Free-standing appliance
• Equipment and accessories^[1]
• Installation material
• Installation instructions
• User manual
• Customer service directory
• Warranty enclosure^[2]
• Energy label
• Information on energy consumption and noises

Criteria for the installation location

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.

• Only install the appliance in a space with a volume of at least 1 m³ per 8 g refrigerant. The volume of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate. → Fig.

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 95 kg depending on the model.

The subfloor must be sufficiently stable to bear the weight of the appliance.

Permitted room temperature
The permitted room temperature depends on the appliance's climate class.
The climate class can be found on the rating plate. → Fig.

Climate class	Permitted room temperature
SN	10°C to 32°C
N	16°C to 32°C
ST	16°C to 38°C
T	16°C to 43°C

The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature.
If an appliance with climate class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a room temperature of 5°C.

Over-and-under and side-by-side installation
If you want to install 2 refrigerating appliances one over the other or side by side, you must maintain a clearance of at least 150 mm between the appliances. Selected appliances can be installed without a minimum clearance. Ask your dealer or kitchen planner about this.

Installing the appliance

• Install the appliance in accordance with the enclosed installation instructions.

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.

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the mains plug of the appliance's power cable in a socket nearby.
   The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating plate. → Fig.
2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
   The appliance is now ready for use.

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. → Fig. 1

1. Freezer compartment
2. Refrigerator compartment

1. Lighting
2. Ice cube maker
3. Rating plate
4. Temperature controller (storage container)

Note: Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.

Control panel

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. → Fig. 2

1. Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compartment in °C.
2. (Refrigerator compartment) lights up when Super cooling is switched on.
3. is used to select a compartment in order to change the temperature or switch on certain additional functions.
4. sets the temperature of the selected compartment.
5. switches the warning signal off.
6. switches the button lock for the control panel on or off.
7. (Freezer compartment) lights up when Super freezing is switched on.
8. Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment in °C.

Features

The features of your appliance depend on the model.

Shelf

To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere.
→ "Removing the shelf".

Storage container

The temperatures in the storage container are lower than in the refrigerator compartment. Temperatures below 0°C may occur occasionally. In order to reach temperatures close to 0°C in the storage container, set the refrigerator compartment temperature to 2°C.
Use the lower temperatures in the storage container to store highly perishable food, e.g. fish, meat and sausages.

Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control

Store fresh fruit and vegetables loose in the fruit and vegetable container. Cover any chopped fruit and vegetables, or store in air-tight packaging. You can adjust the humidity in the fruit and vegetable container using the humidity controller. This allows fresh fruit and vegetables to be stored for longer than with conventional storage. → Fig. 3

The air humidity in the fruit and vegetable container can be set according to the type and amount of food to be stored by moving the humidity controller:

• Low humidity required when primarily storing fruit or mixed items, or if the appliance is very full.
• High humidity required when primarily storing vegetables or when the appliance is not very full.

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.

Container divider

To vary the division of the fruit and vegetable container, you can remove the container divider or move it to a different location. → "Removing the container divider".

Door rack

To adjust the door rack as required, you can remove the door rack and re-insert elsewhere. → "Removing door rack".

Ice cube maker

Use the ice cube maker to make ice cubes out of drinking water.
Making ice cubes Use only drinking water to make ice cubes.

1. Remove the ice cube tray , fill ¾ full with drinking water and re-insert ⁠. → Fig. 4
   Note: If it is filled with too much drinking water, this may impair the function of the ice cube maker. The ice cubes cannot be removed individually from the ice cube tray. Too much drinking water was added and is running into the ice cube container, causing any ice cubes to freeze together.
   
2. When the ice cubes are frozen, rotate the knob on the ice cube tray several times in a clockwise direction and release it.
   → Fig. 5
   The ice cubes will loosen and fall into the ice cube container.
   
3. Pull out the ice storage container and remove the ice cubes. → Fig. 6
   

Accessories

Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance.
The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.

Egg tray
Store eggs safely on the egg tray.

Bottle holder
The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over when the appliance door is opened and closed. → Fig. 7

Bottle shelf
Store bottles securely on the bottle shelf. → Fig. 8

Ice cube tray
Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes.

Making ice cubes
Use only drinking water to make ice cubes.

1. Fill the ice cube tray with drinking water up to ¾ and place in the freezer compartment.
   If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt implement only (e.g. spoon handle).
2. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold it briefly under flowing water.

Basic operation

Switching on the appliance

1. Electrically connect the appliance.
   Note: If the appliance has been previously switched off using the control panel, press and hold for 15 seconds.
   The appliance begins to cool.
   A warning tone sounds, the temperature display (freezer compartment) flashes and lights up red because the freezer compartment is still too warm.
2. Switch off the warning tone using .
   goes out as soon as the set temperature has been reached.
3. Set the required temperature.

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.
• The front and side panels of the housing heat up occasionally. This prevents condensation from forming.
• 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.

Switching off the appliance

• Press and hold for 15 seconds.

Setting the temperature

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

1. Select the refrigerator compartment using .
2. Press repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows the required temperature.
   To reach the set temperature, slide the temperature controller for the storage container to a position that is one third from the bottom.
   The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4°C.

Setting the storage container temperature

1. To reduce the temperature, slide the temperature controller in the direction.
2. To increase the temperature, slide the temperature controller in the direction. → Fig. 9
   

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

1. Select the freezer compartment with.
2. Press repeatedly until the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the required temperature.
   The recommended temperature in the freezer compartment is −18°C.

Button lock (childproof lock)

The button lock prevents the appliance from being operated accidentally or incorrectly while running.

Switching on the button lock

• Press and hold for three seconds.
  lights up.

Switching off the button lock

• Press and hold for three seconds.
  goes out.

Additional functions

Super cooling

With Super cooling, the refrigerator compartment cools as cold as possible.
Switch on Super cooling before placing large quantities of food.
Note: When Super cooling is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super cooling

1. Select the refrigerator compartment using .
2. Press repeatedly until (Refrigerator compartment) lights up.
   Note: After approx. 6 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super cooling

1. Select the refrigerator compartment using .
2. Press repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows the required temperature.

Super freezing

With Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools as cold as possible. Switch on Super freezing four to six hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more into the freezer compartment.
In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use Super freezing. → "Prerequisites for freezing capacity".
Note: When Super freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super freezing

1. Select the freezer compartment with
2. Press repeatedly until (Freezer compartment) lights up.
   Note: After approx. 54 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super freezing

1. Select the freezer compartment with.
2. Press repeatedly until the temperature display (freezer compartment) shows the required temperature.

Alarm

Door alarm

If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on.

Switching off the door alarm

• Close the appliance door or press .
  The warning tone is switched off.

Temperature alarm

If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched on.
A warning tone sounds, the temperature display (freezer compartment) flashes and lights up red.

Risk of harm to health! During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.

• Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to defrost.
• Refreeze food only after cooking.
• These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.

The temperature alarm can be switched on in the following cases:

• The appliance is switched on. Do not store any food until the appliance has reached the set temperature.
• Large quantities of fresh food are being placed inside. Switch on Super freezing before placing large quantities of food in the appliance.
• The freezer compartment door is open for too long. Check whether the frozen food has defrosted or thawed.

Switching off the temperature alarm

• Press .
  The warning tone is switched off.

Refrigerator compartment

You can keep meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, prepared meals and pastries in the refrigerator compartment.
The temperature can be set from 2°C to 8°C.
The refrigerator compartment can also be used to store highly perishable foods in the short to medium term. The lower the selected temperature, the longer the food remains fresh.

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 in front of the inner ventilation openings or 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.

Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones.

Coldest zone
The coldest zone is between the arrow stamped on the side and the shelf underneath.

Freezer compartment
Tip: Store highly perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the coldest zone.

Warmest zone
The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.
Tip: Store food that does not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its aroma and the butter will still be easy to spread.

Freezer compartment

You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature can be set from −16°C to −24°C. Long-term storage of food should be at –18°C or lower. The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food longterm. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.

Freezing capacity

The freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time. Information on freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. → Fig.

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super freezing. →"Switching on Super freezing".
2. Fill the front area of the freezer compartment shelf with food first.
3. If the front area of the freezer compartment shelf does not have enough space, store the remaining food in the front area of the freezer compartment floor.

Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume

Learn how to store the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer compartment.

1. Remove all fittings from the freezer compartment.
2. Stack food directly on the floor of the freezer compartment.

Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment

• Store food in air-tight packaging.
• Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact with frozen food.
• Spread out the food over a wide area in the freezer compartment.

Tips for freezing fresh food

• Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.
• Freeze food in portions.
• Cooked food is more suitable than food that can be eaten raw.
• Vegetables: Wash, chop up and blanch before freezing.
• Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution.
• Food that is suitable for freezing includes baked items, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, eggs without shells, cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers.
• Food that is unsuitable for freezing includes lettuce, radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, raw apples and pears, yoghurt, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

Packing frozen food
If you select suitable packaging material and the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn.

1. Place the food in the packaging.
2. Squeeze out the air.
3. Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavour and drying out.
4. Label the packaging with the contents and the date of freezing.

Shelf life of frozen food at −18°C

Food	Storage time
Fish, sausages, prepared meals and baked goods	up to 6 months
Poultry, meat	up to 8 months
Vegetables, fruit	up to 12 months

The imprinted freezer calendar indicates the maximum storage duration in months at a constant temperature of –18°C.

Defrosting methods for frozen food

Risk of harm to health! During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.

• Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to defrost.
• Refreeze food only after cooking.

Defrosting

• These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.
  • Defrost animal-based food, such as fish, meat, cheese, quark, in the refrigerator compartment.
  • Defrost bread at room temperature.
  • Prepare food for immediate consumption in the microwave, in the oven or on the hob.

Defrosting

Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.

Defrosting in the freezer compartment

The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains frost-free. Defrosting is not required.

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.

Preparing the appliance for cleaning

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Take out all of the food and store it in a cool place.
   Place ice packs (if available) onto the food.
4. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance.

Cleaning the appliance

Risk of electric shock! An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.
  Liquid in the lighting, controls or inner ventilation openings can be dangerous.
• The rinsing water must not drip into the lighting, controls or inner ventilation openings.

ATTENTION!
Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance.

• Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
• Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour.
• Never clean fittings and accessory in the dishwasher.

1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning.
2. Clean the appliance, the fittings, the accessories and the door seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
3. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
4. Insert the fittings.
5. Electrically connect the appliance.
6. Putting the food into the appliance.

Removing the fittings

If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance.

Removing the shelf

• Pull out, life and remove the shelf. → Fig. 10
  

Removing door rack

• Lift the door rack and remove it. → Fig. 11
  

Removing the container divider

• Lift up and remove the container divider. → Fig. 12
  

Removing the storage container

1. Pull out the storage container as far as it will go.
2. Lift the storage container at the front and remove it ⁠. → Fig. 13
   

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable container as far as it will go.
2. Lift the fruit and vegetable container at the front and remove it ⁠. → Fig. 14
   

Removing the ice cube maker

1. Remove and empty the ice cube tray and the ice storage container ⁠. → Fig. 15
   
2. Press the push-button to release the ice cube maker from the holder and remove the ice cube maker . → Fig. 16
   
3. Lift the rear end of the holder and lower it behind the freezer compartment shelf. Remove the holder towards the front ⁠. → Fig. 17
   

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

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.
• 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.

Power failure
During a power failure, the temperature in the appliance rises; this reduces the storage time and the quality of the frozen food. On the website for your appliance, the technical data provides you with the storage times for frozen food in the event of a fault.

Notes

• Open the appliance as little as possible during a power failure and do not place any other food in the appliance.
• Check the quality of the food immediately after a power failure.
  • Dispose of any frozen food that has defrosted and is hotter than 5°C.
  • Cook or fry slightly thawed frozen food, and then either consume it or freeze it again.

Conducting an appliance self-test

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Electrically reconnect the appliance after five minutes
4. Switch on the appliance.
5. Within two minutes after switching onpress and hold for five seconds until an audible signal sounds.
   The appliance self-test starts.
   While the appliance self-test is running, a long audible signal sounds.
   If, at the end of the appliance selftest, two audible signals sound and the temperature display indicates the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance switches to normal operation.
   If, at the end of the appliance selftest, five audible signals sound, inform customer service.

Storage

You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances.

Taking the appliance out of operation

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Remove all of the food.
4. Clean the appliance.
5. ATTENTION! Objects jammed between the door and the housing may damage the door hinge.
   • Open the door until it remains open by itself.
   • Do not insert any objects between the door and the housing.

To guarantee the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.

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. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our aftersales service, your retailer or on our website.
If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance.
The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (ENr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. → Fig.
Make a note of your appliance's details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

Technical data

Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate. → Fig.

Safety

Observe the following safety instructions.

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.

Intended use

Only use this appliance:

• for chilling and freezing food and for making ice cubes.
• In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
• Up to an altitude of 2000 m above sea level.

Restriction on user group

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
Do not let children play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised.

Safe transport

Risk of injury!
The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.

• Do not lift the appliance on your own.

Preventing material damage

ATTENTION!
If not rolling freely, the appliance's castors may damage the floor when the appliance is moved.

• Transport the appliance using a sack truck.
• Use floor protection when moving the appliance, and do not move it in a zigzag fashion. 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. Aluminium reacts when it comes into contact with acidic foods.
• Do not store unpackaged food in the appliance.