KI2322FE0 - Refrigerator NEFF - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Built-in combined refrigerator/freezer
Brand	NEFF
Model	KI2322FE0
Dimensions (H x W x D)	Approximately 177 cm x 54 cm x 55 cm (estimate)
Weight	Up to 45 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz, AC
Climate class	SN, N, ST, T (10 °C to 43 °C)
Net refrigerator volume	Not specified (see energy label)
Net freezer volume	Not specified (see energy label)
Refrigerant	Flammable refrigerant (R600a or similar, see rating plate)
Main functions	Refrigeration, freezing, super-refrigeration, ice cube making
Lighting	Side LED, energy efficiency class E
Refrigerator defrosting	Automatic (rear wall)
Freezer defrosting	Manual (recommended regularly)
Temperature setting	Refrigerator compartment: 2 °C to 8 °C, freezer: -18 °C or below
Coldest zone	Between the side arrow and the bottom shelf
Freezing capacity	See rating plate (activate Super function 4-6 hours before)
Spare parts available	Door gasket, hinges, shelves, drawers, LED lighting
Repairability	Some parts can be replaced by the user (gasket, shelves, drawers); others reserved for after-sales service
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with lukewarm water and mild detergent; do not use steam cleaner
Safety	Child safety lock not mentioned; avoid sources of ignition, do not damage the refrigeration circuit
After-sales service	Available; spare parts for at least 10 years

Frequently Asked Questions - KI2322FE0 NEFF

How to set the refrigerator temperature?

Press the temperature setting button repeatedly until the display shows the desired temperature (recommended 4 °C).

How to activate the Super function?

Press the temperature setting button until the Super indicator lights up. The function automatically deactivates after about 24 hours.

What to do if the refrigerator is not cooling?

Check that the appliance is not in Exhibition mode. Run the self-test: unplug for 5 minutes, plug back in, and within 10 seconds hold down the temperature setting button for 5 to 7 seconds.

How to defrost the freezer?

Activate the Super function 4 hours before, remove food, turn off and unplug the appliance. Place a container of hot water to speed up defrosting. Wipe up water and dry.

Why is there water at the bottom of the refrigerator?

The drain hole or defrost channel is blocked. Clean them gently with a cotton swab.

How to clean the appliance?

Turn off and unplug the appliance. Remove food and removable parts. Clean with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a mild detergent. Do not use a steam cleaner.

What to do in case of a power outage?

Open the appliance as little as possible. Check food quality: discard any that has defrosted above 5 °C. Partially defrosted food can be cooked and then refrozen.

How to replace the door gasket?

Remove the old gasket from the groove. Warm the new gasket to reshape it if necessary. Insert it gradually into the groove starting from the corners.

Which foods are not suitable for freezing?

Avoid freezing lettuce, radishes, eggs in shell, grapes, raw apples and pears, yogurt, sour cream and mayonnaise.

How to replace the side LED lighting?

Unplug the appliance. Use a suction cup to remove the cover. Disconnect the LED module and replace it. Reassemble in reverse order. This operation requires special skills.

USER MANUAL KI2322FE0 NEFF

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⚠ WARNING – Risk of injury!

⚠ WARNING – Risk of explosion!

⚠ WARNING – Risk of fire!

⚠ WARNING – Risk of suffocation!

⚠ WARNING – Risk of explosion!

⚠ WARNING – Risk of fire!

⚠ WARNING – Risk of injury!

⚠ WARNING – Risk of fire!

⚠ WARNING Risk of explosion!

7 Operation in essence

7.1 Switching on the appliance

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SELF-REPAIR HINTS

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Repair

Repair

The hinges are removed.

The hinges are removed.

The shelf is removed.

Repair

The door gasket is installed.

Repair

Repair

1. Loosen the four screws (1).
2. Push the door outward and remove it (2).

1. Remove the four screws (1).
2. Remove the hinges (2).

The hinges are removed.

4.2.2 Installing the flat hinge

Torx TX20 bit 6.3 mm (1/4") [00340865]

Heavy, large appliances!

The hinges are removed.

Repair

Repair

Repair

1. Press the gasket gradually into the groove.

Repair

The shelf has been removed.

Repair

Repair

Self-repair hints - Refrigerator

i Concerning this document....83

1.1 Important information....83 1.1.1 Purpose....83 1.2 Explanation of symbols 83 1.2.1 Danger levels....83 1.2.2 Hazard symbols 83 1.2.3 Structure of the warnings....84 1.2.4 General symbols....84

Safety 85

2.1 General Safety instructions 85 2.1.1 All domestic appliances 85

Tools and aids....86

Repair 87

4.5 Replacing door rack....94

4.5.1 Removing door rack 94

4.6 Replacing fruit and vegetable container 95

4.6.1 Removing fruit and vegetable container....95

4.6.2 Installing fruit and vegetable container....95

4.7 Replacing LED side light 96

4.7.1 Removing LED side light 96

4.7.2 Installing LED side light 97

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1.1 Important information

1.1.1 Purpose

These repair hints support consumer to repair appliances by himself according to the applicable eco-design regulation (as of 03/2021).

They contain information how to exchange defined spare parts including warnings and risks.

In case of questions, please contact our customer service. We will only be liable for damages if the repair hints have been followed properly.

1.2 Explanation of symbols

1.2.1 Danger levels

The warning levels consist of a symbol and a signal word. The signal word indicates the severity of the danger.

Warning level Meaning
Danger	Non-observance of the warning message will result in death or serious injuries.
Warning	Non-observance of the warning message could result in death or serious injuries.
Caution	Non-observance of the warning message could result in minor injuries.
Notice	Non-observance of the warning message could result in damage to property.

Table 1: Danger levels

1.2.2 Hazard symbols

Hazard symbols are symbolic representations which give an indication of the kind of danger.

The following hazard symbols are used in this document:

	Hazard symbol Meaning
		General warning message
		Danger from electrical voltage
		Risk of explosion
		Danger of cuts
		Danger of crushing

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Hazard symbol Meaning
		Danger from hot surfaces
		Danger from strong magnetic field
		Danger from non-ionizing radiation

Table 2: Hazard symbols

1.2.3 Structure of the warnings

Warnings in this document have a standardised appearance and a standardised structure.

Type and source of danger!

Possible consequences of ignoring the danger / warning.

▶ Measures and prohibitions for preventing the danger.

The following example shows a warning that warns against electric shock due to live parts. The measure for avoiding the danger is mentioned.

Risk of electric shock due to live parts!

Death by electrocution

- Disconnect appliances from electrical supply at least 60 seconds before starting repairs.

1.2.4 General symbols

The following general symbols are used in this document:

Gen. symbol Meaning
	Identification of a special tip (text and/or graphic)
	Identification of a simple tip (only text)
	Identification of a link to a video tutorial

Gen. symbol Meaning
	Identification of required tools
	Identification of required preconditions
	Identification of a condition (if ..., then ...)
	Identification of a result
StartIdentification of a key or button
[00123456] Identification of a material number
StatusIdentification of displayed text / window(in the appliance's display)

Table 3: General symbols

Safety

2.1 General Safety instructions

2.1.1 All domestic appliances

Risk of electric shock due to live parts!

• Errors by repairs involving electrical components can lead to electrical shock! ■ Disconnect the appliance from the mains for at least 60 seconds before starting work. ■ After the repair have a safety test according VDE 0701 or country-specific regulations performed.

Risk of injury from sharp edges!

■ Wear protective gloves.

Risk of crushing during repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and service due to heavy and moving components

■ Wear protective shoes. ■ Secure heavy components from falling down. ■ Do not stick body parts into moving components.

Risk to the appliance's safety / function!

■ Only use original spare parts.

Risk of damage to electrostatically sensitive components (ESDs)!

- Do not touch the modules, including connections and conductor paths.

Tools and aids

Designation Details Images
Protection cloth[00342013]	60 cm x 50 cm
Suction cup[00342224]	∅50 mm
Torx Bit TX20[00340865]	6,3 mm (1/4")

Repair

1. Release door gasket from the groove on right and left corner.

1. Pull out door gasket from groove.

Door gasket is removed.

Thickness of new door gasket may deviate slightly from thickness of old door gasket. This will not affect closing behavior and long-term function. If your appliance has adjustable hinges or hinge attachments, you can optimize the closing behavior subsequently. Small side holes in door gasket are functional (required for ventilation). These are not production faults.

Repair

1. Check groove for gasket for damage.

1. If groove for gasket is damaged.
2. Contact customer service.
3. Slight deformation of door gasket is normal and does not affect its function. It is recommended to straighten door gasket before inserting it into appliance.

Heat door gasket with a hair dryer or hot water and manually reshape it.

1. Push corners of gasket at the top and bottom to the groove.

Repair

1. Press whole gasket step by step into the groove.

Door gasket is installed.

Repair

4.2 Replacing flat hinge

Required tools:

Torx Bit TX20 6,3 mm (1/4") [00340865]

Prerequisite:

√ Appliance is disconnected from power supply. √ Furniture door is removed. See Installation Instruction. √ Door is open.

1. Remove two hinge covers.

Repair

1. Loosen four screws (1).
2. Slide out and remove door (2).

1. Remove four screws (1).
2. Remove hinges (2).

Hinges are removed.

4.2.2 Installing flat hinge

Install in reverse order.

Repair

4.3 Replacing sliding hinge

Required tools:

Torx Bit TX20 6.3 mm (1/4") [00340865]

Prerequisite:

Appliance is disconnected from power supply. Furniture door and appliance door are separated. See Installation Instruction.

4.3.1 Removing sliding hinge

1. Unscrew two screws (1).
2. Remove upper hinge (2).
3. Remove door (3).
4. Unscrew two screws (4).
5. Remove lower hinge (5).

Hinges are removed.

4.3.2 Installing sliding hinge

Install in reverse order.

Repair

4.4 Replacing shelf

Prerequisite:

Door is open.

4.4.1 Removing shelf

Pull out shelf.

Shelf is removed.

4.4.2 Installing shelf

Install in reverse order.

Repair

4.5 Replacing door rack

Prerequisite:

Door is open.

Lift door rack upwards.

Door rack is removed.

Install in reverse order.

Repair

4.6 Replacing fruit and vegetable container

Prerequisite:

Door is open.

4.6.1 Removing fruit and vegetable container

1. Pull out the fruit and vegetable container as far as it will go.
2. Lift the fruit and vegetable container at the front (1).
3. Remove container (2).

Fruit and vegetable container is removed.

4.6.2 Installing fruit and vegetable container

Install in reverse order.

Repair

4.7 Replacing LED side light

Required tools:

Suction cup ∅50 mm [00342224]

Your appliance features a maintenance-free LED light. These lights may be repaired by customer service or authorised technicians only!

Danger

Risk of electric shock due to live parts!

Danger to life through electric shock in case of improper repair - Electrical parts should be repaired by qualified electricians. - After the repair, have a safety test performed according to VDE 0701 or country-specific regulations.

Danger

Risk of electric shock due to live parts! Death by electrocution

- Disconnect appliances from electrical supply at least 60 seconds before starting repairs.

Caution

Sharp edges!

Cut injuries

▶ Wear protective gloves.

Prerequisite:

√ Appliance is disconnected from power supply. √ Door is open. √ Shelves are removed.

4.7.1 Removing LED side light

1. Stick two suction cups on LED side light cover.
2. Pull suction cups forward in one rotary movement.

→ LED light cover is removed.

Repair

1. Remove LED module.

LED side light is removed.

4.7.2 Installing LED side light

Due to lamp cover hooks are easy to break during removal process spare part LED side light is the set that includes LED module and light cover.

▶ Install in reverse order.

Repair

1. Press the entire gasket into the groove piece by piece.

Removal

Repair

Repair

The shelf has been removed.

Suction cup ∅50 mm [00342224]

1. Remove the door gasket from the groove.

Repair

Repair

Repair

Repair

Repair

Repair

The shelf has been removed.

The door gasket has been removed.

The vegetable and fruit drawer has been removed.

Repair

Repair

Repair

Repair

Repair

Repair

The cover has been removed.

The shelf has been removed.

The fruit and vegetable drawer has been removed.

4.6.2 Installing the fruit and vegetable drawer

The LED light cover has been removed.

Repair

1. Remove the LED module.

Repair

Repair

Hinges removed.

Hinges removed.

Shelf removed.

Repair

Repair

LED lamp housing disassembled.

Repair

1. Disassemble the LED module.

LED side lamp disassembled.

4.7.2 Assembly of LED side lamp

Repairs

Repairs

Shelf removed.

4.4.2 Assembly of shelf

Repair

Repair

1. Remove four screws (1).
2. Remove the hinges (2).

Repair

Torx TX20 6.3 mm (1/4") bit [00340865]

Repair

The hinges are removed.

4.2.2 Mounting the flat hinge

Torx TX20 6.3 mm (1/4") bit [00340865]

The hinges are removed.

4.3.2 Mounting the sliding hinge

1. Pull the seal out of the groove.

Repair

The door seal is installed.

Repair

Repair

The hinges are removed.

The hinges are removed.

The shelf in the door is removed.

The LED light cover is removed.

Repair

1. Remove the LED module.

1. Pull the door seal out of the groove.

Repair

1. Press the entire seal into the groove step by step.

1. Remove the hinge caps.

Repair

Back and muscle injuries

The shelf has been removed.

4.4.2 Installing the shelf

- Install in reverse order.

Repair

4.5 Replacing the door shelf

Requirement:

The door is open.

Repair

Repair

Repair

The door shelf has been removed.

4.5.2 Installing the door shelf

Suction cup ∅50 mm [00342224]

The LED lamp cover has been removed.

Repair

1. Remove the LED module.

The LED side lamp has been removed.

4.7.2 Mounting the LED side lamp

Repair

Repair