Siemens iQ500 K72L / KI82L Series, iQ500 KI82LSOE0 - 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:

• Built-in 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

¹Depending on the appliance specifications

² Not in all countries

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. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 5.

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 70 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. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 5.

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.

Niche dimensions
Observe the niche dimensions if you install your appliance in the niche. If this is not the case, problems may occur when installing the appliance.

Niche depth
Install the appliance in the recommended niche depth of 560 mm. If the niche depth is smaller, the energy consumption increases slightly. The niche depth must be a minimum 550 mm.

Niche width
An inside niche width of at least 560 mm is required for the appliance.

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. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 5.
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.

1. Freezer compartment
2. Refrigerator compartment

1. Control panel
2. Variable shelf
3. Extendable shelf

4. Fruit and vegetable container with humidity control
5. Rating plate
6. Narrowly divided door racks
7. Butter and cheese compartment

8. Door storage compartment for large bottles
9. Door opening aid

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.

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".

Variable shelf

Use the variable shelf to store tall items, e.g. cans or bottles, on the shelf below.
You can remove the front section of the variable shelf and slide it below the rear part of the shelf.

Extendable shelf

In order to achieve an improved overview and to remove food more quickly, pull out the extendable shelf.

Freezer compartment shelf

To vary the freezer compartment shelf as required, you can remove the freezer compartment shelf. → "Removing the freezer compartment shelf".
Reinstall the support rails elsewhere and insert the glass plate.

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.

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.

Butter and cheese compartment

Store butter and hard cheese in the butter and cheese compartment.

Door rack

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

Accessories

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

Can and tube holder
Use the can and tube holder to safely store cans and tubes – the narrowly divided door racks help you to save space.

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.

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. Press.
   The appliance begins to cool.
2. 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.
• 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 .

Setting the temperature

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

• Press repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required temperature. The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4°C. → ""OK" sticker".

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

• In order to set the freezer compartment temperature, change the refrigerator compartment temperature.
  The refrigerator compartment temperature influences freezer compartment temperature. Refrigerator compartment temperatures that are set to warm generate warmer freezer compartment temperatures.

Additional functions

Super function

With the Super function, the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment cool more intensively. Switch on the Super function 4 to 6 hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more.
In order to utilise the freezing capacity, use the Super function. → "Freezing capacity".

Note: When the Super function is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super function

• Press .
  lights up.

Note: After approx. 36 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super function

• Press .
  The previously set temperature is displayed.

Automatic door-opening aid

The automatic door-opening aid supports you in opening the door. Opening the door using the automatic door-opening aid
ATTENTION!
Repeatedly closing the door prematurely may cause the automatic dooropening aid to fail or wear out. Never close the door while the door-opening aid is extended.

• If you have nevertheless closed the door, leave it closed for 5 minutes. The automatic dooropening aid is realigned.

1. Push the door in the middle.
   The automatic door-opening aid extends and opens the door slightly.
2. Manually open the door.
   If you do not open the door any further within 3 seconds, the automatic door-opening aid retracts and the door closes.

Setting the compressive force of the automatic door-opening aid
The compressive force is the force that you must apply in order to trigger the automatic door-opening aid.

1. Open the door, wait until the automatic door-opening aid is retracted, and close the door.
2. Open the door and press and hold for 2 seconds.
3. Press ⁠ repeatedly until the required compressive force is displayed.

   	Low compressive force
   	Medium compressive force
   	High compressive force

   The compressive force of the automatic door-opening aid is set and the temperature that was previously set is displayed.

Switching off the automatic dooropening aid

1. Open the door, wait until the automatic door-opening aid is retracted, and close the door.
2. Open the door and press and hold for 2 seconds.
3. Press repeatedly until the temperature display shows⁠.
   Automatic door opening is switched off and the temperature that was previously set is displayed again.

Switching on the automatic dooropening aid

1. Open the door, wait until the automatic door-opening aid is retracted, and close the door.
2. Open the door and press and hold for 2 seconds.
3. Press repeatedly until the temperature display shows the required compressive force. →"Setting the compressive force of the automatic door-opening aid".
   The automatic door-opening aid is switched on with the appropriate compressive force and the temperature display shows the temperature that was previously set.

Alarm

Door alarm

If the appliance door is open for a while, the door alarm switches on. A warning tone sounds.

Switching off the door alarm

• Close the appliance door or 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 so that it has direct contact with 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.
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 and in the lower vegetable container.
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.

"OK" sticker

The "OK" sticker lets you check whether the refrigerator compartment reaches the safe temperature ranges of +4°C or colder recommended for food.
The "OK" sticker is not included with all models.
If the sticker does not indicate "OK", gradually reduce the temperature. → "Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature".
Once the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12 hours until the set temperature is reached.

Correct setting

Freezer compartment

You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment. The temperature in the freezer compartment depends on the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. 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.

Freezer compartment door

To ensure that the frozen food that is stored does not thaw and the freezer compartment is not covered in too much ice, always close the freezer compartment door. Opening the freezer compartment door

• Take hold of the handle , push the handle against the freezer compartment door and open the freezer compartment door⁠.

Closing the freezer compartment door

• Push against the freezer compartment door until you hear it click into place twice.
  

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. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 5.

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 6 hours before placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super function. →"Switching on Super function".
2. Move the freezer compartment shelf to the middle position.
3. Store larger quantities of fresh food store at the bottom, close to the back panel. This is where food will freeze most quickly.

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

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.
• 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

When the appliance is operating, condensation droplets or frost form on the rear panel of the refrigerator compartment due to functional reasons. The back panel in the refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically.
Condensation runs through the condensation channel into the drainage hole to the evaporation pan and does not have to be wiped away. To ensure that the condensation can drain and odours do not form, observe the following information: → "Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole".

Defrosting in the freezer compartment

The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer compartment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption.

Defrosting the freezer compartment
Regularly defrost the freezer compartment.

1. Switch on the Super function approx. four hours before defrosting. →"Switching on Super function".
   This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room temperature.
2. Remove the frozen food and temporarily place it in a cool location. Wrap the frozen food with ice packs, if available, in coverings or newspaper.
3. Switch off the appliance.
4. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
5. 
   Risk of burns!
   Hot water, splashes of water and steam can lead to burns.
   • Always fill the pan for the defrosting process with hot, but not boiling, water.
     To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot, but not boiling, water on a trivet in the freezer compartment.
6. Wipe up the condensation water with a soft cloth or sponge.
7. Rub the freezer compartment dry with a soft, dry cloth.
8. Electrically connect the appliance.
9. Switch on the appliance.
10. Put the frozen food in the appliance.

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. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow this to defrost.
5. Remove all fittings and accessories from the appliance.
6. Remove the shelf above the fruit and vegetable container.

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 or in the controls can be dangerous.
• The rinsing water must not drip into the lighting or controls.

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 liquid gets into the drainage hole, the evaporation pan may overflow.
• The rinsing water must not get into the drainage hole. 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 and install the appliance components.
5. Electrically connect the appliance.
6. Switch on the appliance.
7. Putting the food into the appliance.

Cleaning the condensation channel and drainage hole

Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole to ensure that the condensation can drain.

• Carefully clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole, e.g. using a cotton bud.
  

Removing the fittings

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

Removing the shelf

• Pull out and remove the shelf.
  

Removing the extendable shelf

1. Firmly pull out the extendable shelf until the locking catch is released.
   
2. Lower the shelf and swing it out to the side.

Removing the freezer compartment shelf

Removing door rack

• Lift the door rack and remove it.
  

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable container as far as it will go.
2. Press the latch on the pull-out rail downwards and remove the fruit and vegetable container ⁠.
   

Removing appliance components

If you want to clean your appliance thoroughly, you can remove certain components from your appliance.

Removing the shelf above the fruit and vegetable container

1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable container.

3. Press the fastenings for the lower cover outwards.
   
4. Lift the cover at the front and pull it out at the rear ⁠ .
   

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

Your appliance has an appliance selftest which displays faults that can be eliminated by your customer service.

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Switch the appliance back on after approx. five minutes.
3. Within the first 10 seconds after switching on, press and hold3 to 5 seconds.
   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, 5 audible signals sound and flashes for 10 seconds, inform customer service.

Customer Service

Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Ecodesign Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.
Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer's warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum duration of the warranty (manufacturer's warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the terms of warranty applicable to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself under local legislation.
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. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 5. 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. → "Appliance", Fig. 1 / 5. This product contains a light source from energy efficiency class F. The light source is available as a spare part and should only be replaced by trained specialist staff.
You can find more information about your model online at https:// eprel.ec.europa.eu/^[3]. This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. Please then follow the instructions on searching for the model. The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Alternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label.

[1] Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area

Preventing material damage

ATTENTION!
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.