Siemens Kg 39p371 Operating Instructions

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Climate class - 
Maximun room
temperatures
Each appliance’s climate class is shown
on its characteristics plate and indicates
what temperature ranges the appliance
is designed to work in.
Climate class Room
temperature
SN+10 ºC to 32 ºC
N+16 ºC to 32 ºC
ST+18 ºC to 38 ºC
T+18 ºC to 43 ºC
Ventilation
FigureE
The hot air produced between the
appliance and the wall behind it must be
allowed to escape easily, otherwise the
appliance shall have to work harder than
necessary and thereby incur high and...

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Connecting the appliance
FigureW
• Press button 1to turn the refrigerator
compartment on. The light comes on
when the door is opened.
• Press button 12to turn the freezer
compartment on.
• Alarm indicator light 8lights up after
turning the freezer on (See Control
Panel section. 8alarm indicator light)
The appliance is factory-set to the
following basic settings
Refrigerator temperature: +6ºC
Freezer temperature: -18ºC
Setting the temperature
The set temperatures can be changed.
See the descriptions...

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Accumulated frost need only be
removed if the layer of frost or ice
reaches a thickness of more than 5mm
on the entire freezer shelf surface.
• Do not allow grease or oil to come into
contact with plastic parts inside the
refrigerator or the door seal. Both this
plastic and the rubber door seal are
liable to perish.
• To enhance appliance performance to
the full, do not place foodstuff near to
the refrigerator compartment sensor
(fig. Q/19).
Turning off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Turning off...

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Freezing and storing
frozen food
Things to remember
when buying ultra-frozen
products
Make sure that the wrapping on the
frozen product is not or has not been
damaged in any way.
Check the best before/expiry dates on
food. Make sure that these have not
passed.
The temperature indication on the
freezer at the establishment where you
purchase your food should show a
minimum temperature of -18ºC.
Whenever possible take the products
home straight away in an isothermal bag.
Freezing fresh food at
home...

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Freezing calendar
In order not to affect its quality and
nutritional value, frozen food should be
consumed before its maximum “best
before date” at -18ºC is up.
Fish,up to 6 months
pre-cooked
food, bread
and pastries
Chesse, poultryup to 8 months
and meat
Fruit and vegetablesup to 12 months
Making  ice cream
Warning!
Do not use electric ice-cream makers
inside the freezer compartment.
Making ice cubes
FigureU(not included on all models)
3/4 fill the ice tray with water. Place it in
the freezer...

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Defrosting the freezer
compartment
• Remove the drawers and any food
they may contain from the freezer
compartment. Place frozen food on the
cold accumulator (if supplied). Store
the drawers in the coldest place
possible.
• Unplug the appliance from the mains
electricity socket.
• After defrosting the appliance, empty
the defrosting water that has gathered.
Clean and dry the bottom of the
freezer compartment with a sponge.
Special defrosting sprays
Observe the instructions and warnings
provided by...

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Practical
energy-saving advice
• Install the appliance in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated room. Remember that
the appliance should not be installed in
a position in which it receives direct
sunlight or near to an active heat
source, such as a cooker, radiator, etc.
• Let food and drink reach room
temperature before putting them in the
freezer.
• Defrost frozen products by placing
them, for example, in the refrigerator
compartment. In this way, the cold
temperatures given off by the frozen
food will...

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Small easily-solved problems
Problem
The light
inside the
refrigerator
does not work
although the
refrigeration
system
works
Water has
built up at
the bottom of
the appliance.
«E
1» (W4),
«E
2» (W7)Possible cause
The light bulb is faulty.
The switch on the light is
stuck (Fig.O/A).
The defrosting water
drainage tube is blocked
(Fig. I/B).Solution
Change the light bulb.
1. Unplug the appliance from the mains
electricity supply or switch the fuse
to off.
2. Release the screen (Fig. O/B) by
turning...

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Problem
The “alarm”
indicator
lights up
None of the
screens or
indicators
light up.Possible cause
The ventilation and air
openings are blocked.
The freezer
compartment door is
open.
Too much fresh food
has been out in the
freezer compartment.
The electricity supply
has been cut for some
reason; the fuse has
been triggered; the
plug is not properly
inserted in the socket.Solution
Unblock the ventilation openings
Close the door.
Do not exceed the appliance’s
maximum freezing capacity.
Check that the...

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Cher client,
Pour une meilleure conservation de vos aliments, nous vous recommandons de
bien vouloir respecter svp les règles dhygiène alimentaire suivantes :
• Nettoyez fréquemment le compartiment intérieur du réfrigérateur à laide
dun détergent non agressif, ne provoquant pas doxydation des pièces
métalliques (utilisez par ex. de leau tiède additionnée dun peu de produit à
vaisselle).
Ensuite, une fois les surfaces ainsi nettoyées, désinfectez-les avec de leau
additionnée de vinaigre ou de citron,...