How To Save Energy; Operating Noises; Thawing The Appliance; Switching Off And Disconnecting The Appliance - Siemens FI18NP Series Operating Instructions Manual

Lift the front ice cube container and
pull it out.
Caution!
A full ice cube container is heavy!
Pull out the container, empty and
clean with lukewarm water.
Thoroughly rub the container and
endless screw transportation
mechanism (Agitation function)
dry so that new ice cubes cannot
freeze to them.
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.
Ice cube production continues.
Locking the ice and water
dispenser
In order to secure the ice and water
dispenser against unintentional use
activate the childproof lock.
Keep the lock button on the ice
and water dispenser control panel
pressed for 3 seconds.
It is not possible to actuate buttons
on the ice and water dispenser.
For resetting operation of the buttons:
Keep the lock button on the ice and
water dispenser control panel
pressed for 3 seconds.

How to save energy

– Install the appliance in a cool, well
ventilated room, but not in direct
sunlight and not near a heat source
(radiator, cooker, etc.). If required,
use an insulating plate.
– Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the
appliance!
– Thaw frozen food by placing it in
the refrigerator. The low tempera-
ture of the frozen food will then
cool the food in the refrigerator
compartment.
– Open the appliance door as briefly
as possible.

Operating noises

Normal operating noises
–
Humming refrigerating unit is running.
The fan in the circulating air system is
running.
Bubbling, gurgling or whirring noises
—
refrigerant is flowing through the
tubing.
—
Clicking motor is switching on or off.
Noises which can be
easily rectified
The appliance is not level
Allign the appliance with the aid
of a spirit level.
Use the height-adjustable feet or place
something under the feet.
Drawers, baskets or storage areas
are loose or sticking
Please check the removable parts and,
if required, reinsert them.
Receptacles are touching each other
Please move bottles or receptacles
away from each other.
Thawing the
appliance
The appliance starts to defrost
automatically.
Switching off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Switching off the
appliance
Press the on/off button
Disconnecting
the appliance
If the appliance is not used for
a prolonged period:
Take all food out of the appliance.
Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the fuse.
Empty the ice cube holder
(see "Ice maker", page 13).
Clean the appliance interior
(see "Cleaning the appliance",
page16).
To prevent odours, leave the doors
open.
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