KN536A2 - Refrigerator NEFF - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Refrigerator
Brand	Neff
Model	KN536A2
Energy class	E
Dimensions (H × W × D)	186 × 70 × 65 cm
Net weight	75 kg
Total volume	350 L
Refrigerator volume	250 L
Freezer volume	100 L
Cooling type	Ventilated cooling (No Frost)
Defrost	Automatic
Lighting	LED
Open door alarm	Yes
Holiday function	Yes
Active carbon filter	Yes
Vegetable compartment	HydraFresh
Glass shelves	5 adjustable shelves
Door bins	4 bins
Freezer drawer	3 drawers
Freezing capacity	10 kg/24h
Power failure autonomy	18 h
Climate class	SN-ST (10 °C to 38 °C)
Noise level	37 dB(A)
Power supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Repairability (index)	7.5/10
Spare parts available	Yes, via Neff service

Frequently Asked Questions - KN536A2 NEFF

How to set the refrigerator temperature?

Use the adjustment buttons on the front panel. The recommended temperature for the refrigerator is 4 °C and for the freezer is -18 °C. Refer to the manual for precise settings.

What to do if the appliance makes an abnormal noise?

Check the appliance's leveling, ensure it is not in contact with furniture, and that the floor is flat. A gurgling sound is normal. If it persists, contact customer service.

How to clean the interior of the refrigerator?

Unplug the appliance, remove food and shelves. Clean with a soft cloth and soapy water. Rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive products.

Why does ice form in the refrigerator compartment?

This may be due to excessive humidity or a poorly closed door. Check the seals and reduce frequent opening. The appliance is equipped with No Frost system, but ice formation may still occur.

How to activate the holiday function?

Press the 'Holiday' button on the control panel. This maintains a high temperature (around 14 °C) to save energy when you are away.

What is the climate class of this appliance?

The climate class is SN-ST, meaning it operates optimally between 10 °C and 38 °C ambient temperature.

How to replace the carbon filter?

The filter is usually located in the refrigerator compartment. Unclip the old one and insert the new one. Replace every 6 months for better air quality.

What to do if the open door alarm sounds?

Close the door properly. If the alarm persists, check that nothing is blocking the door. The alarm stops automatically after closing.

Can I install this appliance in an unheated garage?

Yes, thanks to its SN-ST climate class, it supports ambient temperatures down to 10 °C. Avoid temperatures below 5 °C.

Where can I find spare parts?

Spare parts are available from Neff after-sales service. Refer to the manual for references and contact information.

USER MANUAL KN536A2 NEFF

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Safety and warning information ...... 20

Information concerning disposal ..... 22

Scope of delivery 23

Room temperature, ventilation and cavity depth 23

Installation location 24

Connecting the appliance 24

Getting to know your appliance ..... 25

Switching the appliance on 25

Setting the temperature 26

Alarm function 26

Usable capacity 26

Refrigerator compartment 26

Super cooling 27

The "cool-fresh" compartment 27

Interior fittings 28

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 29

Defrosting 29

Cleaning the appliance 29

Light (LED) 30

Tips for saving energy 31

Operating noises 31

Eliminating minor faults yourself ..... 32

Appliance self-test 34

Customer service 34

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

This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally-friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries 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 m ³ per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance.

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.

An extension cable may be purchased from customer service only.

Important information when using the appliance

■ Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Explosion hazard! ■ Never defrost or clean the appliance with a steam cleaner! The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock! - Do not use pointed or sharp-edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite. - Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Explosion hazard! ■ Do not stand on or lean heavily against base of appliance, drawers or doors, etc. ■ For defrosting and cleaning, pull the mains plug out or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging on the power cord. ■ Store high-percentage alcohol tightly closed and standing up.

- Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will become porous.

■ Never cover or block the ventilation openings of the appliance!

■ Avoiding placing children and vulnerable people at risk:

At risk are children, people who have limited physical, mental or sensory abilities, as well as people who have inadequate knowledge concerning safe operation of the appliance.

Ensure that children and vulnerable people have understood the hazards.

A person responsible for safety must supervise or instruct children and vulnerable people who are using the appliance.

Only children from 8 years and above may use the appliance.

Supervise children who are cleaning and maintaining the appliance.

Never allow children to play with the appliance.

Children in the household

• Keep children away from packaging and its parts. Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film! ■ Do not allow children to play with the appliance! ■ If the appliance features a lock: keep the key out of the reach of children!

General regulations

The appliance is suitable for refrigerating food.

This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment.

The appliance is suppressed according to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.

The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.

This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335-2-24).

Information concerning disposal

Disposal of packaging

The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. All materials used are environmentally safe and recyclable. Please help us by disposing of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

Warning

Redundant appliances

1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.
3. Do not take out the trays and receptacles: children are therefore prevented from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with the appliance once it has spent its useful life. Danger of suffocation!

Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.

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:

■ Built-in 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

Room temperature, ventilation and cavity depth

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. 14

Climate class Permitted ambient 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

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

The air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigeration unit must work harder. This increases power consumption. Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilation openings!

Cavity depth

A cavity depth of 560 mm is recommended for the appliance. If the cavity depth is smaller – at least 550 mm – the energy consumption increases slightly.

Installation location

Install the appliance in a dry, well-ventilated room. The installation location should not be exposed to direct sunlight or be near a heat source, such as a cooker or radiator. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances to a heat source:

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

Connecting the appliance

After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour before switching it 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 freely accessible after installation.

The appliance complies with protection class I. Connect the appliance to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with a protective conductor. The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.

For appliances operated in non-European countries, check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply. This information can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 14

Warning

Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs.

Our appliances can be used with mains and sine-controlled inverters. Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems that are connected directly to the national grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g., on ships or in mountain lodges) that 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.

A Refrigerator compartment B Cool-fresh compartment

1-5 Controls 6 Light, refrigerator compartment 7 Glass shelf 8* Vario shelf 9* Extendable glass shelf 10 Partition with humidity controller 11 Vegetable container 12 "Cool-fresh" container 13* Butter and cheese compartment 14 Door shelf 15* Vario door shelf 16* Bottle holder 17 Shelf for large bottles

Controls

Fig. 2

1 On/Off button

Serves to switch the appliance on and off.

2 "super" button

Is used to switch on the super cooling (see chapter entitled "Super cooling").

3 Temperature selection button

Press this button to set the temperature.

4 Temperature display

The numbers correspond to the set refrigerator compartment temperatures in °C.

5 Alarm button

Used to switch off the warning signal, see chapter "Alarm function".

Switching the appliance on

Fig. 2

Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button 1.

The temperature display 4 indicates the set temperature.

The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched on when the door is open.

We recommend a factory setting of +4 °C in the refrigerator compartment.

Do not store perishable food warmer than +4 °C.

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Operating tips

■ After the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperature has been reached. Do not put any food in the appliance beforehand. ■ The front sides of the housing are partly heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal.

Setting the temperature

Fig. 2

Refrigerator compartment

The temperature can be set from +3 °C to +8 °C.

Keep pressing temperature setting button 3 until the required refrigerator compartment temperature is set.

The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on temperature display 4.

Cool-fresh compartment

The temperature in the “cool-fresh” compartment has been set to almost 0 °C at the factory and should not be changed if at all possible.

If frost forms on the refrigerated food, the temperature can be increased.

(See chapter “Eliminating minor faults yourself”.)

Alarm function

Door alarm

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

Switching off the alarm

Fig. 2

Press the alarm button 5 to switch off the warning signal.

Usable capacity

Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fig. 14

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved food, condensed milk and hard cheese.

Storing food

■ Store fresh, undamaged food. The quality and freshness will then be retained for longer. In the case of ready-made products and bottled goods, observe the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.

■ To retain 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 compartment. - Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.

Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones.

The coldest zone is on the partition and on the shelf for large bottles.

Warmest zone is at the very top of the door.

Notes

■ Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in the warmest zone. Cheese can then continue to release its flavour and the butter will still be easy to spread. - Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in the "cool-fresh" compartment (see chapter The "cool-fresh" compartment).

Super cooling

Super cooling sets the refrigerator temperature to the coldest temperature setting for approx. 15 hours. Then the appliance automatically switches to the temperature set prior to super cooling mode.

Switch on super cooling mode, e.g.

■ before placing large quantities of food in the refrigerator compartment. ■ for the fast cooling of drinks.

Switching on and off

Fig. 2

Press "super" button 2.

The button is lit when super cooling is switched on.

Note

When super cooling is switched on, increased operating noises may occur.

The “cool-fresh” compartment

The temperature in the fridge is about 0\ °C . The low temperature and the optimum moisture provide ideal storage conditions for fresh food.

Food can be kept fresh up to three times longer in the “cool-fresh” compartment than in the normal cooling zone – for even longer freshness, nutrient retention and flavour.

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Vegetable container

Fig. 3

The vegetable container is the optimum storage location for fresh fruit and vegetables. The humidity controller of the partition and a special seal can be used to adjust the air humidity in the vegetable container.

The air humidity in the vegetable container can be set according to the type and amount of products to be stored:

• Mainly fruit as well as for a large load – lower air humidity ■ Mainly vegetables as well as for a mixed load or small load – higher 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 food and quantity stored. Remove condensation with a dry cloth and adjust air humidity in the vegetable container with the humidity controller.

"Cool-fresh" container

Fig. 1/12

The storage climate in the “cool-fresh” container offers ideal conditions for the storage of fish, meat, sausage, cheese and milk.

Storage times (at 0 °C)

Depending on the initial quality
Fresh fish, seafood up to 3 days
Poultry, meat (boiled/fried) up to 5 days
Beef, pork, lamb, sausage (cold meat)	up to 7 days
Smoked fish, broccoli up to 14 days
Salad greens, fennel, apricots, plums	up to 21 days
Soft cheese, yoghurt, quark, buttermilk, cauliflower	up to 30 days

Interior fittings

(not all models)

Glass shelves

Fig. 4

If required, you can vary the shelves inside the appliance: To do this, pull out shelf, lift at the front and take out.

Extendable glass shelf

Fig. 5

The extendable glass shelf can be pulled out for a better overview of the food.

Vario shelf

Fig. 6

To facilitate the storage of tall items (e.g. cans or bottles), the front part of the Vario shelf can be taken out and pushed under the rear part.

Butter and cheese compartment

Fig. 7

To open the butter compartment, gently press in the middle of the butter compartment flap.

Vario door shelf

Fig. 8

The position of the Vario door shelf can be moved to the side so that tall bottles can be stored on the lower shelf.

Bottle holder

Fig. 9

The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over when the door is opened and closed.

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance

Turn off appliance

Fig. 2

Press the On/Off button 1.

Temperature display 4 goes out, refrigeration unit switches off.

Disconnecting the appliance

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

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

Defrosting

Defrosting is actuated automatically.

Cleaning the appliance

Caution

• Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic cleaning agents or solvents.
• Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges. The metallic surfaces could corrode. Never clean shelves and containers in the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed!

Proceed as follows:

1. Before cleaning: Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse!
3. Take out the food and store in a cool location.
4. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing-up liquid. The rinsing water must not run into the light.
5. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
6. After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.
7. Put the food back into the appliance.

Interior fittings

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

Taking out the extendable glass shelf Fig. 5

Hold down levers on the underside on both sides, pull glass shelf forwards, lift and swivel out to the side.

Take out shelves in the door Fig. 10

Lift shelves upwards and take out.

Removing the container Fig. 11

Raise container at the rear and lift off the extension rails.

To insert the container, place on the retracted extension rails and engage.

Taking out the partition (Fig. 12)

Press the levers on the underside on both sides, pull the partition forwards, lift it, and swivel it out to the side.

Taking out the vegetable container cover

Lift the cover, pull it forwards, and swivel it out to the side.

Inserting the vegetable container cover and partition

Fig. 13

1. Insert the vegetable container cover.
2. Insert the partition.

Note

Before the partition can be inserted, the humidity controller must be set to low air humidity.

Removing the telescopic rails (Fig. 15)

1. Pull out the telescopic rail.
2. Push the lock in the direction of the arrow.
3. Detach the telescopic rail from the rear pin.
4. Push the telescopic rail together, push it backwards above the rear pin, and disengage it.

Installing telescopic rails

1. Place the extended telescopic rail on the front pin.
2. Pull the telescopic rail forwards slightly until it engages.
3. Place telescopic rail on the rear pin.
4. Push lock backwards.

Light (LED)

Your appliance features a maintenance-free 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. ■ Select 560 mm cavity depth. A smaller cavity depth will result in a higher energy consumption.
• 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 avoid increased power consumption, occasionally clean the back of the appliance.
• The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy rating of the appliance.

Operating noises

Quite normal noises

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.

Preventing noises

The appliance is not level

Please align the appliance with a spirit level. If required, place something underneath.

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.
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold.	Temperature has been set too low.	Increase the temperature.
The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer.	Appliance opened frequently.	Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
	The ventilation openings have been covered.	Remove obstacles.
Appliance has no refrigeration capacity.The light does not work.The display does not illuminate.	Appliance has been switched off.	Press the On/Off button.
	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.
Appliance is not cooling, temperature display and light are lit.	Showroom mode is switched on.	Hold down alarm button, Fig 2/5, for 10 seconds until an acknowledgement signal sounds.After a short time check whether your appliance is cooling.

Fault Possible cause Remedial action

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.
The “cool-fresh” compartment is too warm or too cold.	The standard setting has been set too high or too low (e.g. if there is frost in the “cool-fresh” compartment).	The temperature in the “cool-fresh” compartment can be set to be 3 steps warmer and/or colder, Fig.2. If the refrigerator compartment temperature is set to 0, the “cool-fresh” compartment has a temperature of almost 0 °C.1. Hold down “super” button 2 for 3 seconds until temperature display 4 flashes.2. Change the setting using the temperature setting button 3.Setting -3 corresponds to the coldest settingSetting +3 corresponds to the warmest settingThe selected setting is saved after one minute.

Appliance self-test

Your appliance features an automatic self-test program which shows you sources of faults which may be repaired by customer service only.

Starting the appliance self-test

1. Switch off the appliance and wait 5 minutes.
2. Switch on appliance and hold down the super button, Fig. 2/2, for 3–5 seconds within the first 10 seconds until an acoustic signal sounds. The self-test programme starts. While the self-test is running, a long acoustic signal sounds.

When the self-test ends and an acoustic signal sounds twice, your appliance is in working order.

If the Super button flashes for 10 seconds and 5 acoustic signals sound, there is a fault. Inform customer service.

Ending the appliance self-test

When the programme has ended, the appliance switches over to normal operation.

Customer service

Your local customer service can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer-service index. Please provide customer service with the appliance product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).

These specifications can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 14

To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers. This will save you additional costs.

Repair order and advice on faults

Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list.

GB 0844 892 8989 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.

IE 01450 2655 0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.

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