Siemens iQ300 KD55NNL20M, iQ300 KD N Series - Fridge-Freezer Manual

Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit.
If you have any complaints, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer service.
The delivery consists of the following parts:

• Free-standing appliance
• Interior fittings (depending on model)
• Bag containing installation materials
• Operating instructions
• Installation manual
• Customer service booklet
• Warranty enclosure
• Information on the energy consumption and noises

Installation location

A dry, well ventilated room is suitable as an installation location. The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight and not placed near a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances from the heat source:

• 3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
• 30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.

The floor of the installation location must not give way; if required, reinforce floor. If the floor is uneven, compensate with supports.

Distance from wall
When installing the appliance, ensure that the door can be opened by 90°.

Fitting the wall spacer

Fig. 11
If available:
Fit wall spacers to obtain the indicated energy rating of the appliance. A reduced wall gap will not restrict the function of the appliance. The energy rating may then increase slightly.

Distance to the back wall
The distance of 75 mm must not be exceeded.

Aligning the appliance

Place the appliance in the designated location and align. The appliance must be level and stand securely on the floor. If the floor is uneven, use the front heightadjustable feet. Adjust the heightadjustable feet with a spanner.

Note
The appliance must be vertical. Please align it with a spirit level.

Observe ambient temperature and ventilation

Ambient temperature
The appliance is designed for a specific climate class. Depending on the climate class, the appliance can be operated at the following temperatures.
The climate class can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 9

Note
The appliance is fully functional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class. If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a temperature of +5°C.

Ventilation
Fig. 3, 4
The air on the rear panel and on the side panels of the appliance heats up. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigerating unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilation openings!

Connecting the appliance

After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system. Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter "Cleaning the appliance").

Electrical connection
The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance.

Risk of electric shock!
If the length of the mains cable is inadequate, never use multiple sockets or extension leads. Instead, please contact Customer Service for alternatives.
The appliance complies with protection class I. Connect the appliance to 220– 240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor. The socket must be protected by a 10 A to 16 A fuse.
For appliances operated in nonEuropean countries, check whether the indicated voltage and current type match the values of your electricity supply. This information can be found on the rating plate, Fig. 9.

Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs.
Our appliances can be used with mains and sine-controlled inverters. Mainscontrolled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid.

Getting to know your appliance

Please fold out the illustrated last page. These operating instructions refer to several models.
The features of the models may vary.
The diagrams may differ.

Fig. 1
* Not all models.

1. Freezer compartment
2. Refrigerator compartment

1–4 Controls

5. Light (LED)
6. Condensation channel
7. Door shelf*
8. Temperature controller
9. Bottle shelf*
10. Shelf in the refrigerator compartment
11. Vegetable container
12. Height-adjustable feet
13. Shelf for small bottles
14. Shelf for large bottles

Controls
Fig. 2

1. Temperature selection button
   The required temperature is set with this button.
2. "super" display (freezer compartment)
   Illuminates when super freezing is on.
3. Temperature display freezer compartment
   The numbers correspond to the set freezer compartment temperatures in °C.
4. Eco mode indicator
   This lights up when the eco mode is switched on.

Switching on the appliance

Fig. 2

1. Insert the plug in the socket.
2. A warning signal sounds. The temperature display 3 flashes.
3. Press the temperature setting button 1. The warning signal switches off. When the freezer compartment has reached the set temperature, the temperature display 3 is lit.

The factory recommends the following settings:

• Refrigerator compartment: medium setting
• Freezer compartment: -18°C

Store delicate foods in the refrigerator compartment.

Operating tips

• When the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperatures have been reached.
• The fully automatic NoFrost system ensures that the freezer compartment remains free of ice. Defrosting is no longer required.
• The sides of the housing are sometimes heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal.
• If the freezer compartment door cannot be immediately re-opened after it has been closed, wait until the resulting low pressure has equalised.

Setting the temperature

Refrigerator compartment
Turn temperature controller, Fig. 1/8, to the required setting.
We recommend the setting in line with the marking.
Changing the setting clockwise will lower temperatures in the refrigerator compartment.
At a room temperature below 16°C, slightly increase the temperature setting in the appliance. At a room temperature above 32°C, slightly reduce the temperature setting in the appliance.
Select a very cold setting only temporarily if:

• door is opened frequently,
• large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment.

Freezer compartment
The temperature can be set from -18°C to -24°C.
Keep pressing temperature setting button 1 until the required freezer compartment temperature is set.
The last set value is saved. The set temperature is indicated on temperature display 3.

eco

The "eco" function switches the appliance to energy-saving mode.
The appliance automatically sets the following temperatures:

• Freezer compartment: -16°C

Switching on eco
Keep pressing the temperature setting button 1 until the eco indicator is highlighted.

Alarm functions

Fig. 2

Door alarm
The door alarm (continuous sound) switches on if the appliance door is open for longer than one minute. Close the door to switch off the warning signal.

Temperature alarm
The temperature alarm switches on if the freezer compartment is too warm and the frozen food is at risk of thawing.
Temperature display, Fig. 2/3, is flashing.
The alarm may switch on without any risk to the frozen food:

• when the appliance is switched on,
• when large quantities of fresh food are placed in the appliance,
• if the freezer compartment door is open too long.

Note
Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.

Switching off the alarm

Fig. 2
Press the temperature setting button 1 to switch off the warning signal.

Usable capacity

Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fig. 9

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for meat, sausage, fish, dairy products, eggs, ready meals and pastries.

Note when storing food
Note
Optimum cooling capacity is attained when the upper glass shelf remains in position.

• Store fresh, unspoilt food. This will then preserve quality and freshness for longer.
• With ready-made products and bottled goods, observe the best-before or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.
• To preserve aroma, colour and freshness, pack or cover food well before placing in the appliance. This will prevent the transfer of flavours and the discolouration of plastic parts in the refrigerator section.
• Allow hot food and drinks to cool down first before placing in the appliance.

Note
Do not block air outlet openings with food, otherwise the air circulation will be impaired. Food which is stored directly in front of the air outlet openings may be frozen by the cold air flowing out.
Note
Avoid contact between food and rear panel. Otherwise the air circulation will be impaired.
Food or packaging could freeze to the rear panel.

Note the chill zones in the refrigerator section
The air circulation in the refrigerator section creates different chill zones:

• The coldest zone is between the vegetable container and the glass shelf situated above and in front of the air outlet openings.

Note
Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in the coldest zone.

• The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.

Note
Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in the warmest zone. The aroma of hard cheese can then continue to develop and butter remains spreadable.

Vegetable container

Fig. 1/11
A high air humidity keeps leafy vegetables fresh for longer. Vegetables and fruit should be stored at a slightly lower air humidity.
The air humidity in the vegetable drawer depends on the amount of stored food.

Note
If the air humidity is too high, drips may form and cause decay.

Freezer compartment

Use the freezer compartment

• To store deep-frozen food.
• To make ice cubes.
• To freeze food.

Note
Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power consumption!

Freezing capacity

Information on the freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 9

Freezing and storing food

Purchasing frozen food

• Packaging must not be damaged.
• Use by the "use by" date.
• Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be -18°C or lower.
• If possible, transport deep-frozen food in an insulated bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment.

When loading items, please note:

• Preferably freeze large quantities of food in the top compartment. This is where food freezes particularly quickly and therefore also gently.
• Spread food over a wide area in the compartments.

Note
Food which is already frozen must not come into contact with the food which is to be frozen. If required, restack frozen food.

Freezing fresh food

Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.
Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops.
Note
Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.

• The following foods are suitable for freezing:
  Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.
• The following foods are not suitable for freezing:
  Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

Packing frozen food
To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.

1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.

Suitable packaging: Cling wrap, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers.
These products are available from specialist outlets.
Unsuitable packaging: Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags.
Items suitable for sealing packaged food:
Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, coldresistant adhesive tape, etc.
Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene (PE) can be sealed with a film heat sealer.

Shelf life of frozen food
Storage duration depends on the type of food.
At a temperature of -18°C:

• Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries: up to 6 months
• Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months
• Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months

Super freezing

Food should be frozen solid as quickly as possible in order to retain vitamins, nutritional value, appearance and flavour. Several hours before placing fresh food in the freezer compartment, switch on super freezing to prevent an unwanted temperature rise. As a rule, 4–6 hours is adequate. This appliance runs constantly and the freezer compartment drops to a very low temperature.
If the max. freezing capacity is to be used, super freezing must be switched on for 24 hours before the fresh produce is placed in the freezer compartment.
Smaller quantities of food (up to 2 kg) can be frozen without "super freezing".
Note
When super freezing is switched on, increased operating noises may occur.

Switching on and off
Fig. 2
Keep pressing the temperature selection button 1 until the Super display 2 is lit.
Super freezing automatically switches off after approx. 2½ days.

Thawing frozen food

Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options:

• at room temperature
• in the refrigerator
• in an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot-air
• in the microwave

Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen.
No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.

Interior fittings

You can reposition the shelves inside the appliance and the door shelves as required:

• Pull shelf forwards, lower and swing out to the side. Fig. 5
  
• Raise the door shelf and remove. Fig. 4

Special features
(not all models)
Ice pack
The ice pack can be removed to cool food temporarily, e.g. in a cold bag.
If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice pack can be used to slow down the thawing process.

Ice cube tray
Fig. 7

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

Bottle shelf
Fig. 8
Bottles can be stored securely on the bottle shelf.

Vegetable container with humidity controller
Fig. 6
To create the optimum storage climate for fruit and vegetables, you can set the air humidity in the vegetable container depending on the quantity stored:

• smaller quantities of fruit and vegetables – high air humidity
• large quantities of fruit and vegetables – low air humidity

Notes

• Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana, papaya and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g. aubergines, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored outside the refrigerator at temperatures of approx. +8°C to +12°C for optimum preservation of quality and flavour.
• Condensation may form in the vegetable container depending on the type and quantity of products stored. Remove condensation with a dry cloth and adjust air humidity in the vegetable container with the humidity controller.

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance

Switching off the appliance
Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse. Refrigerating unit switches off.

Disconnecting the appliance
If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:

1. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
2. Clean the appliance.
3. Leave appliance doors open.

Cleaning the appliance

• Never clean the appliance with large volumes of water (e.g. from the water hose).
  Water may run into the appliance and damage the electrical components.
• Do not use sand-, chloride- or acidbased cleaning agents or solvents.
• Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges.
  The metallic surfaces could corrode.
• Never clean shelves or containers in the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed!

The cleaning water must not get into the following areas:

• Controls
• Illumination
• Ventilation openings
• Openings in the separating plate

Proceed as follows:

1. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.
2. Take out the frozen food and store in a cool location. Place ice pack (if available) on the food.
3. The rinsing water must not drip into the controls, lighting, ventilation openings or the openings in the partition!
   Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
4. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
5. After cleaning reconnect the appliance.
6. Put the frozen food back into the appliance.

Interior fittings
All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning.

Take out shelves in the door
Fig. 4
Lift shelves upwards and take out.

Take out glass shelves
Pull the glass shelves forwards and take out.

Light (LED)

Your appliance features a maintenancefree LED light.
These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only.

Tips for saving energy

• Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room! The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker).
  If required, use an insulating plate.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.
• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food.
• Open the appliance as briefly as possible.
• To achieve the lowest energy consumption, leave a small wall gap at the side.
• Do not remove or relocate the upper glass shelf.
• Do not block the ventilation openings in the appliance.
• To avoid increased power consumption, occasionally clean the back of the appliance.
• The ice packs slow down the thawing process of the frozen food in the event of a power failure or malfunction. Place the ice packs directly on the food in the top compartment.

Operating noises

Quite normal noises
Note
When super freezing is switched on, increased operating noises may occur.
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.
Cracking
Automatic defrosting is running.
Sizzling
The NoFrost system defrosts, water droplets evaporate.

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.

Eliminating minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:
Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.
Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee!

Fault	Possible cause	Remedial action
Temperature differs greatly from the set value		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.
Appliance has no refrigeration capacity. The light does not work. The display does not illuminate.	Power failure.	Check whether the power is on.
	The fuse has been switched off.	Check the fuse.
	The mains plug has not been inserted properly.	Check whether the mains plug is secure.
A warning signal sounds. Temperature display flashes. Fig. 2/3	Fault - the freezer section is too warm! Frozen food is at risk.	To switch off the warning signal, press temperature setting button Fig. 2/1.
	Appliance is open.	Close the appliance.
	Ventilation openings are covered up.	Ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
	Too much food was placed in the freezer at once.	Do not exceed the freezing capacity.
		When the fault has been eliminated, the temperature display stops flashing.
The temperature in the freezer section is too warm	Appliance opened frequently.	Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
	The ventilation openings have been covered.	Remove obstructions.
	Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen.	Do not exceed the freezing capacity.
The light does not function	The LED light is defective.	See chapter "Light (LED)" section.
	Appliance was open too long. Light is switched off after approx. 10 min.	When the appliance is closed and opened, the light is on again.
Controls have reduced luminosity	When the appliance is not used for some time, the display on the fascia switches to energy saving mode.	As soon as the appliance is again used, e.g. the door is opened, the display switches back to normal illumination.
Appliance is not cooling, temperature display and light are lit.	Showroom mode is switched on.	Hold down temperature selection button fig. 2/1 for 10 seconds until an acknowledgement signal sounds. After a short time check whether your appliance is cooling.
Freezer compartment door was open for a long time; temperature is no longer reached.	The evaporator (refrigeration generator) in the NoFrost system is covered in thick ice and can no longer be defrosted fully automatically.	To defrost the evaporator, remove the frozen food with the compartments, insulate well and store in a cool location. Switch off the appliance and move it away from the wall. Leave the appliance door open. After approx. 20 min. the condensation begins to run into the evaporation pan, at the rear of the appliance. Fig. 10 To prevent the evaporation pan from overflowing in this case, mop up the condensation with a sponge. The evaporator is defrosted when the water stops running into the evaporation pan. Clean the interior. Switch the appliance back on again.
The appliance has no refrigeration capacity. The lighting does not work. The display does not illuminate.	Power failure	Check whether the power is on. In the event of a longer power failure, condensation will collect in the condensation channel. Wipe up the condensation water with a soft cloth.
	The fuse has been switched off.	Check mains fuse.
	The mains plug has not been inserted properly.	Check whether the mains plug is securely inserted.
Condensation accumulates on the surface of the appliance and on the shelves inside.	The effect is reinforced if ambient temperatures are warm and humid.	Wipe away the water with a soft, dry cloth. Open the appliance as briefly as possible Make sure that the appliance is always closed properly.

Customer service

Your local customer service can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer service index. Please give customer service the product number (E-Nr.), the production number (FD) and the consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) of the appliance.
This information can be found on the rating plate. Image 9
This way you will help to prevent unnecessary callouts and save the associated additional costs.

Repair order and advice on faults
Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list.

Safety and warning information

Before you switch ON the appliance
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully! They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.
The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.

Technical safety Fire hazard
The tubes of the refrigeration circuit convey a small quantity of an environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant (R600a). It does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes or ignite.

If damage has occurred

• Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance,
• thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes,
• switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug,
• inform customer service. The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated. 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. When installing the appliance, ensure that the mains cable is not trapped or damaged. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, Customer Service or a similarly qualified person. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk. Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only.
  Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements.
  Do not use multiple sockets, extension leads or adapters.