Siemens Kf 91npj10r Operating Instructions

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Saving energy
nInstall the appliance in a dry room
that can be ventilated; not in direct
sunlight or in the proximity of a heat
source (e.g. radiator, cooker). If
necessary, use an insulating plate.
nAllow warm food and beverages to
cool before putting them into the
appliance.
nPut frozen foods that are to be
thawed out into the fridge. This
means that you will then use the
coldness of the frozen foods to chill
the other food in the fridge
c
ompartment.
nOpen the appliance doors for as
short a period as possible.
Operating noises
Completely normal noises
Humming − cooling unit is running, air
circulation fan is running.
Bubbling, whirring, or gurgling
noises − refrigerant is flowing through
the pipes, water is flowing into the ice
maker.
Clicking − motor is
 switching on or off,
solenoid valve on water connection is
opening or closing.
Rumbling − finished ice cubes from
the ice maker are falling into the ice
cube container.
Preventing noises
If the appliance is positioned
unevenly
Use a spirit level to align the appliance
so that it is level. This can be achieved
by using the threaded feet or by
placing something beneath it.
If the 
appliance is touching adjacent
units or appliances
Move the appliance away from
adjoining furniture or appliances.
If drawers, baskets or storage
surfaces are loose or sticking
Check the parts that can be removed
and reposi
tion them if necessary.
If containers are touching
Move the bottles or containers apart
slightly.
Defrosting
Freezer compartment
Thanks to the fully automatic no−frost
system, the freezer compartment
remains ice−free. There is no need to
defrost it.
Fridge compartment
The defrosting is performed
automatically.
The condensation flows through the
drainage hole to an evaporation tray on
the rear of the appliance.
Switching the
appliance off and
placing it out of
operation
Switching off the
appliance
Pull out mains plug or switch off circuit
breaker.
Disconnecting the
appliance
If you do not use the appliance for long
periods:
1.You must interrupt the water supply
to the appliance several hours
before switching it off.
2.Remove all food from the
appliance
.
3.Pull out the mains plug.
4.Remove the filter cartridge and
throw it away.
5.Empty and clean the ice cube
container.
6.Clean the inside of the appliance
(see section "Cleaning the
appliance).
To prevent
 smells, leave the appliance
doors open.
Cleaning
!Wa r ning !
Risk of electric shock!
Prior to cleaning, unplug the appliance
or disconnect the fuse.
Caution !
Risk of damage to property and risk of
minor injuries.
nNever clean the appliance with a
steam cleaning device!
nDo not use sandy or acidic cleaning
agents or solvents.
nWipe down the lights and
control/display panel with a damp
cloth. No rinse water may enter the
lights or the control/display panel.
nNo rinse water may enter the
drainage hole in the evaporation
area.
nNever clean the shelves or
containers in the dishwasher. Doing
so can cause the parts to deform.
Cleaning the appliance
The hydroFresh drawers and the
delicatessen drawer can be removed
for cleaning.
1.Pull out mains plug or switch off
circuit breaker.
2.Remove all food from the appliance
and store in a cool 
place.
3.Clean the appliance with a soft
cloth, lukewarm water, and a little
pH−neutral detergent.
4.Dry the appliance with a cloth.
5. Wipe down the door seal with clean
water o
nly and thoroughly rub dry
afterwards.
6. After cleaning, switch the appliance
on.
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Cleaning the water
collection tray
Spilled water collects in the collection
tray.
Remove the sieve to empty and clean
it. Wipe out the water collection tray
with a sponge or absorbent cloth
.
Cleaning the ice cube
container
If no ice cubes have been removed for
an extended period of time, the ice
cubes that have already been made
shrink, taste stale and stick together.
Caution !
Risk of injury.
A full ice cube c
ontainer is heavy.
Remove the ice cube container very
carefully.
1.Press the release button and
remove the ice cube container.
2.Empty the ice cube container and
clean with lukewarm water.
3.Rub the ice cube container and
feed screw until they are completely
dry, so that the new ice cubes do
not freeze to them.
Inserting the ice cube container
4.Push the ice cube container ri
ght
back on the supports until it snaps
into place.
Information!
If you cannot push the container right
the way back, turn the feed screw a
little in the container or remove an
y
frozen−on ice cubes from the loading
area.
Removing the special
moisture filter
1.Pull the hydroFresh drawers about
10 cm out.
2.Flip up the glass plate above the
hydroFresh drawers and remove it.
3.Reach between the cover
openings, carefully unhook the front
4 catches, and remove the cover.
4.Remove the special moisture filter.
5.Clean the special moisture filter in
lukewarm water and allow to dry.
6.Insert the special moisture filter.
7.Hook in the cover at the rear, fold
down, and snap into place at the
fr
ont.
8.Insert the glass plate and close the
hydroFresh drawers.
Lighting (LED)
Your device is equipped with a
maintenance−fr ee LED light.
Caution !
Risk of eye injuries due to Class 1M
laser radiation (IEC 60825)!
Do not look straight at the light using
optical instrument
s.
Any repair work on the lighting may
only be carried out by customer
services or authorised experts.
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Repairing minor malfunctions yourself
Before you call customer service:
Check whether you can solve the problem yourself on the basis of the following information.
You must bear the costs for consultation with customer serv
ices yourself − even during the warranty period.
Fridge and freezer compartment
MalfunctionPossible causeRemedial action
No display on display
panel, inside light does not
work, appliance is not
working.The mains plug is not plugged in.Plug the power cord into the mains.
The domestic connection fuse has tripped.Replace or switch on the fuse.
Check whether there is power.
Power failure.Wait until the power is again restored. If
necessary, inform installer or the electrical
supply company.
The inside light is not
working.The light switch for the fridge or freezer
compartment is jammed.See whether you can move the light switch.
The LED lighting is faulty.See section "Lighting (LED)".
The food is too cold.The temperature is set too low.Turn the temperature up.
Food is too warm.The door won’t close properly.Align the appliance using a spirit level. See
section "Aligning the appliance".
Check the position of the drawers and correct
their position if necessary.
Check the door seals and door strut; if
necessary, clean them or correct their
position.
The temperature is set too high.Lower the temperature.
The ventilation opening is blocked.Move food away from the ventilation opening.
The doors were opened several times or were
left open for a relatively long time.Wait until the temperature inside the appliance
has dropped.
Large quantities of fresh food were added to
the appliance.Fresh food must first reach the proper storage
temperature.
The appliance has an
unpleasant smell.Food that has a strong odour was placed into
it.Wrap the food in question or place into
odour−tight containers.
The inside of the appliance is dirty.Clean the inside of the appliance.
Water drops form outside
on the appliance.The door won’t close properly.Align the appliance using a spirit level. See
section "Aligning the appliance".
Check the position of the drawers and correct
their position if necessary.
Check the door seals and door strut; if
necessary, clean them or correct their
position.
The air humidity is too high.In certain cases, this can be normal.
Water drops form in the
appliance.The air humidity is too high or the doors were
opened too frequently.Do not open the doors as often and do not
leave them open for relatively long periods.
The door seals are not leak−tight.Check the door seals and door strut; if
necessary, clean them or correct their
position.
Drawers can be closed
only with difficulty.The drawer is inserted incorrectly.Insert the drawer correctly.
The drawer rails are dirty.Clean the drawer rails.
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Ice and water dispenser
MalfunctionPossible causeRemedial action
The water filter symbol is
flashing.The filter cartridge is worn out.Replace the filter cartridge.
Following the replacement of the filter
cartridge, the water filter symbol was not
reset.Reset the water filter symbol.
The ice maker is not
producing enough ice
cubes or the ice cubes are
a strange shape.The appliance or ice maker was only switched
on a short time ago.It takes approx. 24 hours before ice
production begins.
A large amount of ice was removed.It takes approx. 24 hours, until the ice cube
container is again filled.
Water pressure too low.Check the water pressure.
The filter cartridge is blocked or worn out.Replace the filter cartridge.
The ice maker is not
producing enough ice
cubes or isn’t producing
any at all.An ice cube has become stuck in the arm
used to measure the fill level of the ice cube
container.Pull out the ice cube container and remove
the stuck ice using a blunt plastic implement.
Do not use pointed or sharp objects, as this
could damage the appliance.
When switching from ice cubes to crushed
ice, an ice cube might get stuck in the
dispenser opening. The ice cube drips into the
ice and water dispenser.Remove the stuck ice from the dispenser
opening using a blunt plastic implement. Do
not use pointed or sharp objects, as this could
damage the appliance.
There is a layer of ice on the feed screw.Pull out the ice cube container and clean it.
The ice cube container
contains ice cubes but they
are not being dispensed.The ice cubes have frozen together.Pull out the ice cube container and clean it.
The ice maker is not
producing ice cubes.The ice maker is switched off.Switch the ice maker on.
The appliance is not being supplied with
water.Have a skilled plumber check the water
connection line.
There are kinks in the water connection line.Turn off the water supply. Smooth out the
kinks. Have the damaged water connection
line replaced by an original spare part from the
manufactur er.
Water pressure too low.Check the water pressure.
The ice cube container is not inserted
properly.Insert the ice cube container properly.
The water connection is improperly installed.An improper water connection can cause low
water pressure and damage to the appliance.
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Malfunction
Remedial action Possible cause
No water or only a small
amount of water is
dispensed by the water
dispenser.The filter cartridge is blocked or worn out.Replace the filter cartridge.
Water pressure too low.Check the water pressure.
The stop valve is not completely open.Open the stop valve and make sure that it
remains open.
There are kinks in the water connection line.Turn off the water supply. Smooth out the
kinks. Have the damaged water connection
line replaced by an original spare part from the
manufactur er.
The dispensed water is not
cold.The appliance was only recently set up.The water requires approx. 12 hours to be
chilled down.
Water has stood for an extended period of
time in the lines and has adjusted to the
ambient temperature.Fill and discard 15 glasses of water.
The water is cloudy.Air or bubbles in the water.Normal during first use of the water dispenser.
Disappears after a short period of time.
There are suspended
particles in the water or in
the ice cubes.The water that first flows through the filter
cartridge can dislodge carbon dust from the
filter cartridge.Suspended particles are not harmful! After a
short time, these suspended particles will
disappear.
If water freezes and thaws out again,
suspended particles are formed through
mineral deposits.Suspended particles are not harmful! They are
a natural feature of the water supply.
Customer services
You can find a nearby customer
services branch in the telephone
directory or in the customer services
listing. Please inform customer
services of the product number (E no.)
and manufacturing number (FD no.)
 of
the appliance.
You will find this information on the
nameplate.
Please help in avoiding unnecessary
service calls by providing the product
and manufacturing number. You will
save the extra associated costs.
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