KI8878FE0 - Refrigerator NEFF - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	NEFF
Model	KI8878FE0
Product type	Built-in fridge-freezer
Climate class	SN, N, ST, T
Niche depth	560 mm
Niche width (min.)	560 mm
Weight (max.)	75 kg
Power supply	220-240 V ~, 50 Hz
Refrigerator temperature range	3 °C to 8 °C
Freezer temperature range	-16 °C to -24 °C
Recommended refrigerator temperature	4 °C
Recommended freezer temperature	-18 °C
Super cooling	Yes
Super freezing	Automatic and manual
Holiday mode	Yes
Door alarm	Yes
Temperature alarm	Yes
Defrost refrigerator	Automatic
Defrost freezer	Manual
Cool-fresh compartment	Yes (0 °C)
LED lighting	Yes
Accessories included	Egg tray, ice cube tray, ice pack, bottle holder, freezer tray
Shelves	Adjustable glass shelves
Door racks	Adjustable

Frequently Asked Questions - KI8878FE0 NEFF

What are the recommended temperature settings for the refrigerator and freezer?

The recommended temperature for the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C, and for the freezer compartment it is -18 °C.

How do I use Super cooling and when should I activate it?

Super cooling rapidly cools the refrigerator to quickly chill large quantities of food. Press the Super button on the refrigerator compartment. It switches off automatically after about 15 hours.

How does Super freezing work and how long does it last?

Super freezing rapidly freezes fresh food. It can be activated manually or automatically. Manual mode: press Super on the freezer compartment 4-6 hours before freezing >2 kg of food. It switches off after about 60 hours.

What is Holiday mode and when should I use it?

Holiday mode sets the refrigerator to 14 °C to save energy while you are away. Do not store any food in the refrigerator compartment during this mode. The freezer and cool-fresh compartments remain unchanged.

How do I clean the appliance properly?

Always unplug the appliance first. Clean with a soft cloth, lukewarm water, and a little pH-neutral detergent. Do not use steam cleaners, harsh abrasives, or high-alcohol products. Dry thoroughly.

How do I defrost the freezer compartment?

Activate Super freezing 4 hours before defrosting, then switch off and unplug the appliance. Place a pan of hot water on a trivet inside to speed up defrosting. Wipe up condensation and dry completely before restarting.

What should I do if the temperature alarm sounds?

Press Alarm to silence the tone. The display will briefly show the warmest temperature reached. Check if the door was left open or large quantities of fresh food were added. If the alarm persists, check ventilation openings.

How can I save energy with this fridge-freezer?

Install the appliance away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Keep ventilation openings clear. Open doors only briefly. Allow warm food to cool before storing. Defrost the freezer regularly. Use the holiday mode when away.

Why is my appliance making unusual noises?

Normal operating sounds include humming (motor), bubbling (refrigerant), and clicking (switches). If fittings rattle, check they are secure. Bottles touching each other can also cause noise. Super freezing may increase noise temporarily.

What should I do if the appliance is not cooling?

Check if the mains plug is properly inserted and the fuse is intact. If the display and lighting work but cooling is absent, the appliance may be in showroom mode. Perform the appliance self-test: switch off, wait 5 minutes, switch on, and within 10 seconds press and hold Super on freezer for 3-5 seconds.

USER MANUAL KI8878FE0 NEFF

Fridge-freezer

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Table of contents

Safety...... 8

General information...... 8

Intended use.... 8

Restriction on user group...... 8

Safe transport.... 9

Safe installation 9

Safe use 10

Damaged appliance 12

Preventing material damage ..... 14

Environmental protection and saving energy.... 14

Disposing of packaging 14

Saving energy.... 14

Installation and connection...... 15

Scope of delivery.... 15

Installing and connecting the appliance 15

Criteria for the installation location.... 16

Preparing the appliance for the first time.... 16

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply.... 16

Familiarising yourself with your appliance.... 17

Appliance 17

Controls 17

Features...... 17

Shelf.... 18

Bottle shelf.... 18

Fruit and vegetable container ..... 18

Cool-fresh container 18

Butter and cheese compartment ... 18

Door racks.... 19

Accessories.... 19

Basic operation 19

Switching on the appliance ..... 19

Operating tips.... 19

Switching off the appliance ..... 20

Setting the temperature.... 20

Additional functions ...... 20

Super cooling 20

Automatic Super freezing...... 20

Manual Super freezing 21

Holiday mode 21

Alarm.... 22

Door alarm 22

Temperature alarm 22

Refrigerator compartment ...... 22

Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment 22

Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment 23

Cool-fresh compartment...... 23

Storage times in the cool-fresh compartment at 0 °C ...... 23

Freezer compartment...... 23

Freezing capacity 24

Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume 24

Tips for buying frozen food 24

Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment 24

Freezing smaller amounts of food quickly 24

Tips for freezing fresh food 25

Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C.... 25

Freezer calendar 26

Defrosting methods for frozen food 26

Defrosting.... 26

Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment 26

Defrosting in the cool-fresh compartment 26 Defrosting in the freezer compartment 26

Cleaning and servicing.... 27

Preparing the appliance for cleaning 27 Cleaning the appliance 27 Removing the fittings 28 Removing appliance components 28

Troubleshooting.... 30

Malfunctions .... 30 Information on display panel.... 31 Temperature problem.... 32 Noise .... 32 Odours.... 33 Conducting an appliance self- test.... 34

Storage and disposal...... 34

Switching off the appliance .... 34 Disposing of old appliance .... 34

Customer Service.... 35

Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) 35

Technical data 35

Safety

Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

General information

You can find general information for this instruction manual here.

• Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ■ This manual is intended for the user of the appliance. ■ Follow the safety instructions and warnings.
• Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner.
• Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Intended use

Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely.

This appliance is only intended to be fully fitted in a kitchen.

Only use this appliance:

■ As specified in this instruction manual. ■ For chilling and freezing food and making ice. ■ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment. ■ Up to an altitude of max. 2000 m above sea level.

Restriction on user group

Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons.

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.

Children must not play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised.

Keep children under the age of 8 years away from the appliance and power cable.

Children above the age of three years old and younger than eight years old may load and unload the fridge-freezer.

Safe transport

Follow these safety instructions when transporting the appliance.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of injury!

The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.

▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own.

Safe installation

Follow these safety instructions when installing the appliance.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

■ Improper installation is dangerous.

- Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.

- Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.

- The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed.

▶ Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.

- When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.

- When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged.

■ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges. ▶ Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of explosion!

If the appliance's ventilation openings are sealed, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.

- Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING – Risk of fire!

■ It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.

• Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips. ▶ If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service. ▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.

■ Portable multiple socket strips or portable power supply units may overheat and cause a fire.

- Do not place portable multiple socket strips or power supply units on the back of the appliance.

Safe use

Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces. ▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. - Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of suffocation!

■ Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.

• Keep packaging material away from children. ▶ Do not let children play with packaging material.

■ Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.

• Keep small parts away from children. ▶ Do not let children play with small parts.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of explosion!

■ Mechanical devices or other devices may damage the refrigeration circuit; flammable refrigerant may escape and explode. ▶ To accelerate the defrosting process, do not use any other mechanical devices or devices other than those recommended by the manufacturer. ■ Products which contain flammable propellants and explosive substances may explode, e.g. spray cans. - Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of fire!

Electrical devices within the appliance may cause a fire, e.g. heaters or electric ice makers.

▶ Do not operate electrical devices within the appliance.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of injury!

■ Containers that contain carbonated drinks may burst.

• Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the cool-fresh compartment.
• Do not store containers that contain carbonated drinks in the freezer compartment.

■ Injury to the eyes caused by escaping flammable refrigerant and hazardous gases.

- Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of cold burns!

Contact with frozen food and cold surfaces may cause burns by refrigeration.

▶ Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment into your mouth. - Avoid prolonged contact of skin with frozen food, ice and the tubes in the freezer compartment.

⚠️ CAUTION – Risk of harm to health!

■ To prevent food from being contaminated, you must observe the following instructions.

▶ If the door is open for an extended period of time, this may lead to a considerable temperature increase in the compartments of the appliance. ▶ Regularly clean the surfaces that may come into contact with food and accessible drain systems. - Store raw meat and fish in suitable containers in the refrigerator so that they do not touch or drip on other food. ▶ If the fridge/freezer is empty for an extended period of time, switch off the appliance, defrost it, clean it and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mould.

■ If acidic food comes into contact with aluminium in the appliance, aluminium foil ions may pass into the food.

▶ Do not consume soiled food.

Damaged appliance

Follow the safety instructions if your appliance is damaged.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

■ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never operate an appliance with a cracked or fractured surface. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.

▶ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. ▶ "Call Customer Service." → Page 35 ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.

■ Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

⚠ WARNING – Risk of fire!

If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.

• Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appliance. ▶ Ventilate the room. ▶ "Switch off the appliance." → Page 20 ▶ Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶ "Call after-sales service." → Page 35

Preventing material damage

Follow these instructions to prevent material damage to your appliance, accessories or other objects in your kitchen.

ATTENTION!

■ Using the base, runners or appliance doors as a seat surface or climbing surface may damage the appliance. - Do not stand or support yourself on the base, runners or doors. ■ Contamination with oil or fat may cause plastic parts and door seals to become porous. - Keep plastic parts and door seals free of oil and grease. ■ Metal or metal-style parts in the appliance may contain aluminium. Aluminium reacts when it comes into contact with acidic foods. - Do not store unpackaged food in the appliance.

Environmental protection and saving energy

Help protect the environment by using your appliance in a way that conserves resources and by disposing of reusable materials properly.

Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

Information about current disposal methods is available from your specialist dealer or local authority.

Saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.

Selecting the installation location

Follow these instructions when installing your appliance.

• Keep the appliance out of direct sunlight. Install the appliance as far away as possible from heating elements, cookers, and other heat sources:
• Maintain a 30 mm clearance to electric or gas cookers.
• Maintain a 30 cm clearance to oil or solid-fuel cookers.

The appliance needs to cool less frequently at low ambient temperatures.

Use a niche depth of 560 mm. Do not cover or block ventilation openings. The air on the back wall of the appliance can escape more easily and the appliance does not warm up so intensely. The appliance must cool less frequently.

Saving energy during use

Follow these instructions when using your appliance.

Note: The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy consumption of the appliance.

■ Do not cover or block ventilation openings. + The air on the back wall of the appliance can escape more easily and the appliance does not warm up so intensely. ■ Open the appliance door only briefly. ■ Transport purchased food in a cool bag and place in the appliance quickly. - Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing them in the appliance. ■ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment to utilise the low temperature of the food. + The air in the appliance does not warm up so intensely. The appliance must cool less frequently. ■ Always leave some space between the food and to the back panel. ■ Pack the food airtight. + The air can circulate and the air humidity remains constant. ■ Defrost the freezer compartment regularly. + A frost-free freezer compartment is power-saving and cools the frozen food optimally. ■ Only open the freezer compartment door briefly and then carefully close it. + A closed freezer compartment door protects the freezer compartment against severe icing.

Installation and connection

You can find out where and how best to install your appliance here. You will also learn how to connect your appliance to the power supply.

Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any transport damage and for completeness of delivery.

If you have any complaints, contact your dealer or our "after-sales service" → Page 35.

The delivery consists of the following:

■ Built-in appliance ■ Equipment and accessories ¹ ■ Installation material ■ Installation instructions ■ User manual ■ Customer service booklet ■ Warranty enclosure ² ■ Energy label ■ Information on energy consumption and noises

Installing and connecting the appliance

Requirement: "The scope of delivery of the appliance is checked."

→ Page 15

1. "Observe the criteria for the appliance's installation location." → Page 16
2. Install the appliance according to the enclosed installation instructions.
3. "Prepare the appliance for first use." → Page 16
4. "Electrically connect the appliance." → Page 16

Criteria for the installation location

Follow these instructions when installing your appliance.

WARNING

Risk of explosion!

If the appliance is in a space that is too small, a leak in the refrigeration circuit may result in a flammable mixture of gas and air.

▶ Only install the appliance in a space with a volume of at least 1 m³ per 8 g refrigerant. The volume of refrigerant is indicated on the rating plate. → Fig. 1/5

The weight of the appliance ex works may be up to 75 kg depending on the model.

The subfloor must be of sufficient stability to bear the weight of the appliance.

Permitted room temperature

The permitted room temperature depends on the appliance's climate class.

The climate class can be found on the rating plate. → Fig. 1/5

Climate class Permitted room 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

The appliance is fully functional within the permitted room temperature.

If an appliance with climate class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a room temperature of 5 °C.

Niche dimensions

Observe the niche dimensions if you install your appliance in the niche. If this is not the case, problems may occur when installing the appliance.

Niche depth

Install the appliance in the recommended niche depth of 560 mm. If the niche depth is smaller, the energy consumption increases slightly. The niche depth must be a minimum 550 mm.

Niche width

An inside niche width of at least 560 mm is required for the appliance.

Side-by-side installation

If you want to install two appliances side by side, you must maintain a distance of at least 150 mm between the appliances.

Preparing the appliance for the first time

1. Remove the informative material.
2. Remove the protective foil and transit bolts, e.g. remove the adhesive strips and carton.
3. "Clean the appliance for the first time." → Page 27

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the mains plug of the appliance's power cable in a socket nearby.

The connection data of the appliance can be found on the rating plate. → Fig. 1/5

1. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.

√ The appliance is now ready for use.

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance.

Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

→ Fig. 1

A	Refrigerator compartment
B	Cool-fresh compartment
C	Freezer compartment
1	Controls
2	"Bottle shelf" → Page 18
3	Partition with humidity controller
4	"Fruit and vegetable container" → Page 18
5	Rating plate
6	"Cool-fresh container" → Page 18
7	Flat frozen food container
8	Frozen food container
9	"Butter and cheese compartment" → Page 18
10	Door storage compartment for large bottles

Note: Deviations between your appliance and the diagrams may differ with regard to their features and size.

Controls

The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

→ Fig. 2

1	Super (Refrigerator compartment) switches Super cooling on or off.
2	/ (Refrigerator compartment) sets the temperature of the refrigerator compartment.
3	Displays the set temperature for the refrigerator compartment in °C.
4	Holiday switches holiday mode on or off.
5	0°C lights up when the appliance is operating.
6	Alarm switches the warning signal off.
7	/ (Freezer compartment) sets the temperature of the freezer compartment.
8	Displays the set temperature for the freezer compartment in °C.
9	Super (Freezer compartment) switches Super freezing on or off.
10	1 switches the appliance on or off.

Features

Here you can see an overview of the features of your appliance and their use.

The features of your appliance depend on the model.

Shelf

To vary the shelf as required, you can remove the shelf and re-insert it elsewhere.

→ "Removing the shelf", Page 28

Bottle shelf

Store bottles securely on the bottle shelf.

→ Fig. 3

To vary the bottle shelf as required, you can remove the bottle shelf and re-insert it elsewhere.

→ "Removing the shelf", Page 28

Fruit and vegetable container

Store fresh fruit and vegetables in the fruit and vegetable container.

You can adjust the humidity in the fruit and vegetable container via the humidity controller on the partition and a special seal.

→ Fig. 4

The air humidity in the fruit and vegetable container can be set according to the type and amount of food to be stored by turning the humidity control:

• Low humidity is required when primarily storing fruit or if the appliance is very full. Medium humidity is required for a mixed load. High humidity is required when primarily storing vegetables or when the appliance is not very full.

Condensation may form in the fruit and vegetable container depending on the food and quantity stored.

Remove the condensation with a dry cloth and adjust the air humidity using the humidity controller.

To ensure that the quality and aroma are retained, store fruit and vegetables that are sensitive to cold outside of the appliance at temperatures of approx. 8 °C to 12 °C.

Fruit that is sensitive to cold	■ Pineapples■ Bananas■ Mangoes■ Papayas■ Citrus fruits
Vegetables that are sensitive to cold	■ Aubergines■ Gherkins■ Courgettes■ Peppers■ Tomatoes■ Potatoes

Cool-fresh container

Use the lower temperatures in the cool-fresh container to store perishable food, e.g. fish, meat and sausages.

Butter and cheese compartment

Store butter and hard cheese in the butter and cheese compartment.

To open the butter and cheese compartment, press down lightly on the centre of the flap.

Note: The compartment opens downwards. The flap slides under the compartment.

→ Fig. 5

Door racks

To adjust the door racks as required, you can remove the door rack and re-insert elsewhere.

→ "Removing door racks", Page 28

Accessories

Only use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Here you can find an overview of your appliance's accessories and how to use them.

The accessories for your appliance depend on the model.

Egg tray

Store eggs safely on the egg tray.

Bottle holder

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

→ Fig. 6

Freezer tray

You can freeze smaller quantities of food quickly in the freezer drawer, e.g. berries, pieces of fruit, herbs and vegetables.

→ Fig. 7

Distribute the frozen food evenly in the frozen food tray and allow to freeze for approx. 10 to 12 hours.

Then place in a freezer bag or a freezer box.

Ice pack

Use the ice pack for temporarily keeping food cool, e.g. in a cool bag.

Tip: If a power failure or malfunction occurs, the ice pack can be used to slow down the thawing process for the stored frozen food.

Ice cube tray

Use the ice cube tray to make ice cubes.

Making ice cubes

1. Fill the ice cube tray with water up to 3/4 and place in the freezer compartment.

If the ice cube tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen it with a blunt implement only (e.g. spoon handle).

1. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice cube tray slightly or hold it briefly under flowing water.

Basic operation

You can find out everything you need to know about operating your appliance here.

Switching on the appliance

1. Press ①

The appliance begins to cool. A warning signal sounds, the temperature display (freezer compartment) flashes and lights up because the freezer compartment is still too warm.

1. Switch off the warning signal with Alarm.

The alarm goes out as soon as the set temperature has been reached.

1. Set the required temperature.

Operating tips

Once you have switched on the appliance, the set temperature is only reached after several hours. Do not put any food in the appliance until the temperature has been reached.

Additional functions

The housing around the freezer compartment is temporarily heated slightly. This prevents condensation in the area of the door seal. When you close the door, a vacuum may be created. The door is then difficult to open again. Wait a moment until the vacuum is offset.

Switching off the appliance

Press Ⓘ. The appliance stops cooling.

Setting the temperature

After you have switched on the appliance, you can set the temperature.

Setting the refrigerator compartment temperature

Press 〈〉 (Refrigerator compartment) repeatedly until the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) shows the required temperature.

The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C.

Setting the cool-fresh compartment temperature

Note: The temperature in the cool-fresh compartment is kept at around 0 °C.

If frost forms on the food items in the cool-fresh compartment, set a higher cool-fresh temperature.

Setting the freezer compartment temperature

Press the freezer compartment button repeatedly until the temperature display for the freezer compartment shows the desired temperature.

The recommended temperature for the freezer compartment is -18 °C.

Additional functions

Learn about the additional functions available for your appliance.

Super cooling

Super cooling rapidly cools the refrigerator compartment to its lowest temperature, quickly chilling food and drinks.

Activate Super cooling before placing large quantities of food in the freezer compartment.

Note: When Super cooling is activated, increased noise may occur.

Switching on Super cooling

Press the refrigerator compartment button.

The Super cooling indicator for the refrigerator compartment lights up.

Note: After approximately 15 hours, the appliance automatically switches to normal operation.

Switching off Super cooling

• Press (Refrigerator compartment). The previously set temperature is displayed.

Automatic Super freezing

Automatic Super freezing automatically switches on when warm food is placed in the freezer.

With automatic Super freezing, the freezer compartment cools down to a much lower temperature than for normal mode. This freezes food quickly right through to the centre.

If the automatic Super freezing is switched on, (Freezer compartment) lights up and increased noises may occur.

After operation, the appliance switches from automatic Super freezing to normal operation.

Cancelling automatic Super freezing

Press Super Freezer compartment. The previously set temperature is displayed.

Manual Super freezing

Super freezing cools the freezer compartment as cold as possible. This freezes food quickly right through to the centre.

Switch on Super freezing four to six hours before placing food weighing 2 kg or more into the freezer compartment.

In order to utilise the freezer capacity, use Super freezing.

→ "Prerequisites for freezing capacity", Page 24

Note: When Super freezing is switched on, increased noise may occur.

Switching on manual Super freezing

Press Super Freezer compartment. The Super Freezer compartment indicator lights up.

Note: After approximately 60 hours, the appliance switches to normal operation.

Switching off manual Super freezing

Press Super (Freezer compartment). The previously set temperature is displayed.

Holiday mode

If you are going to be away for a long time, you can switch on energy-saving holiday mode on the appliance.

CAUTION

Risk of harm to health!

The refrigerator compartment heats up while the vacation mode is switched on. The increased temperature may cause bacteria to develop and spoil the food.

When the vacation mode is switched on, do not store any food in the refrigerator compartment.

The appliance automatically sets the temperatures.

Refrigerator compartment	14 °C
Cool-fresh compartment	Temperature remains unchanged
Freezer compartment	Temperature remains unchanged

Switching on vacation mode

Press Holiday. The Holiday indicator lights up. No temperature is shown in the temperature display (refrigerator compartment).

Switching off vacation mode

Press Holiday. The previously set temperature is displayed.

Alarm

Your appliance is equipped with alarm functions.

Door alarm

If the appliance door is open for a longer period, the door alarm switches on.

Switching off the warning tone (door alarm)

• Close the appliance door or press Alarm. √ The warning tone is switched off.

Temperature alarm

If the freezer compartment becomes too warm, the temperature alarm is switched on.

CAUTION

Risk of harm to health!

During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.

• Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to defrost. ▶ Refreeze food only after cooking.
• These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.

The temperature alarm can be switched on without risk to the frozen food in the following cases:

■ The appliance is switched on. ■ When large quantities of fresh food are put in. ■ The freezer compartment door is open for too long.

Switching off the warning tone (temperature alarm)

Press Alarm

The warning tone is switched off. The temperature display (freezer compartment) briefly indicates the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. The temperature display (freezer compartment) then indicates the set temperature again. From this time on, the warmest temperature is measured again and saved. The light stays on until the set temperature is reached again.

Refrigerator compartment

You can keep dairy products, eggs, prepared meals, pastries, open preserves and hard cheese in the refrigerator compartment.

You can set the temperature in the refrigerator compartment from 3 °C to 8 °C.

The recommended temperature in the refrigerator compartment is 4 °C. The refrigerator compartment can also be used to store highly perishable foods in the short to medium term. The lower the selected temperature, the longer the food remains fresh.

Tips for storing food in the refrigerator compartment

Follow the tips if you store food in your refrigerator compartment.

To ensure that the freshness and quality of the food is retained for longer, only store fresh and unspoiled food. In the case of ready-made products and bottled goods, do not exceed the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.

To retain aroma, colour and freshness or to prevent taste transfer and discolouration of the plastic parts, store food well wrapped or covered. Leave warm food and beverages to cool down before placing them in the refrigerator compartment.

Chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

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

Coldest zone

The coldest zone is on the partition and in the door rack for large bottles.

Warmest zone

The warmest zone is at the very top of the door.

Tips

■ Store food that does not spoil easily in the warmest zone, e.g. hard cheese and butter. Cheese can then continue to release its aroma and the butter will still be easy to spread. ■ Store perishable food such as fish, sausages and meat in the cool-fresh compartment. → "Cool-fresh compartment", Page 23

Cool-fresh compartment

In the cool-fresh compartment, you can keep fresh food fresh three times longer than in the refrigerator compartment.

The temperature in the cool-fresh compartment is kept at around 0 °C.

Storing food in the fresh compartment retains the quality of the food better. The low temperature and the optimum moisture provide ideal storage conditions for fresh food.

Storage times in the cool-fresh compartment at 0 °C

The storage times are dependent on the original quality of your food.

Food Storage	time
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

Freezer compartment

You can store frozen food, freeze food and make ice cubes in the freezer compartment.

The temperature can be set from -16 °C to -24 °C.

Long-term storage of food should be at -18 °C or lower.

The freezer compartment can be used to store perishable food long-term. The low temperatures slow down or stop the spoilage.

The time between putting fresh food in the freezer compartment and it freezing solid depends on various factors:

■ Set temperature ■ Food (size and type) ■ Quantity and type of storage

Freezer compartment

■ Quantity and type of food already stored

Freezing capacity

The maximum freezing capacity indicates the quantity of food that can be frozen right through to the centre within a specific period of time. Information on the maximum freezing capacity can be found on the rating plate. → Fig. 1/5

Prerequisites for freezing capacity

1. Approx. 24 hours before placing fresh food in the appliance, switch on Super freezing. → "Switching on manual Super freezing", Page 21
2. If the appliance has a flat frozen food container, fill this with food first. For appliances without a flat frozen food container, fill the lowest frozen food container with food first. This is where the food freezes most quickly.
3. Freeze fresh food as close as possible to the side panels.

Fully utilising the freezer compartment volume

Learn how to store the maximum amount of frozen food in the freezer compartment.

1. "Remove all fittings." → Page 28
2. Store food directly on the shelves and on the floor of the freezer compartment.

Tips for buying frozen food

Follow the tips when you are buying frozen food.

• Check the packaging is not damaged. ■ Check the best-before date.

■ The temperature in the supermarket freezer must be -18 °C or lower. ■ Do not interrupt the deep-freeze chain. If possible, transport frozen food in a cool bag and quickly place it in the freezer compartment.

Tips for storing food in the freezer compartment

Follow the tips if you are storing food in the freezer compartment.

■ To quickly and gently freeze larger quantities of fresh food, place this in the top frozen food container. ■ Place the food over the whole area of the compartments or the frozen food containers. - Do not bring food which is to be frozen into contact with frozen food. If necessary, redistribute frozen food in the freezer compartment. ■ To ensure that the air can circulate freely in the appliance, push the frozen food containers in as far as they will go.

Freezing smaller amounts of food quickly

Observe the instructions when you want to freeze a smaller amount of food quickly.

1. Place the food in frozen food tray that is attached to the rear of the large frozen food container or in the flat frozen food containers, starting from the right-hand side.
2. Spread the food over a wide area in the freezer compartment.

Tips for freezing fresh food

Follow the tips when you freeze fresh food.

■ Freeze fresh and undamaged food only. ■ Cooked food is more suitable than food that can be eaten raw. ■ In order to retain the nutritional value, flavour and colour, you should prepare certain food for freezing. - Vegetables: Wash, chop up, blanch. - Fruit: Wash, pit and perhaps peel, possibly add sugar or ascorbic acid solution.

Additional information on how to do this can be found in the relevant literature.

Food suitable for freezing

■ Baked goods ■ Fish and seafood ■ Meat ■ Poultry and game ■ Vegetables, fruit and herbs ■ Eggs without shells ■ Dairy products, e.g. cheese, butter and quark ■ Ready meals and leftovers, e.g. soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, bakes and desserts

Food that is unsuitable for freezing

■ Types of vegetables that are usually eaten raw, e.g. lettuce or radishes ■ Unpeeled or hard-boiled eggs ■ Grapes ■ Whole apples, pears and peaches ■ Yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise

Packing frozen food

If you select suitable packaging material and the correct type of packaging, you can determine the product quality and prevent freezer burn.

1. Place the food in the packaging. Suitable packaging:
2. Plastic film made of polyethylene
3. Tubular film made of polyethylene
4. Freezer bags made from polyethylene
5. Freezer containers Unsuitable packaging:
6. Wrapping paper
7. Greaseproof paper
8. Cellophane
9. Aluminium foil
10. Rubbish bags and used shopping bags
11. Squeeze out the air.
12. Pack food airtight to prevent it from losing flavour and drying out. Suitable seals:
13. Rubber bands
14. Plastic clips
15. Cold-resistant adhesive tape
16. Label the packaging with the contents and the date of freezing.

Shelf life of frozen food at -18 °C

Observe the storage times when you freeze food.

Food Storage time

Fish, sausages, prepared meals and baked goods	Up to 6 months
Poultry, meat Up to 8 months
Vegetables, fruit Up to 12 months

Freezer calendar

The imprinted freezer calendar indicates the maximum storage duration in months at a constant temperature of -18 °C.

Defrosting methods for frozen food

To retain the best-possible product quality, the defrosting method must be adjusted to the food and application.

CAUTION

Risk of harm to health!

During the thawing process, bacteria may multiply and spoil the frozen food.

• Do not refreeze food after it has been defrosted or started to defrost. ▶ Refreeze food only after cooking.
• These items should no longer be stored for the maximum storage period.

Defrosting method	Food
Refrigerator compartment	Animal-based food such as fish, meat, cheese, quark
Room temperature Bread
Microwave Food for immediate consumption or immediate preparation
Oven or cooker Food for immediate consumption or immediate preparation

Defrosting

Observe the information when you want to defrost your appliance.

Defrosting in the refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.

Defrosting in the cool-fresh compartment

The cool-fresh compartment in your appliance defrosts automatically.

Defrosting in the freezer compartment

As the frozen food must not start thawing, the freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer compartment impairs refrigeration of the frozen food and increases power consumption.

Defrosting the freezer compartment

Regularly defrost the freezer compartment.

1. Switch on Super freezing approx. four hours before defrosting. → "Switching on manual Super freezing", Page 21 This means that the food reaches very low temperatures and it can be stored for longer at room temperature.
2. Remove the frozen food container with the frozen food and temporarily place it in a cool location. Place ice packs (if available) on the frozen food.
3. Switch off the appliance. → Page 20
4. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
5. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot water on a trivet in the freezer compartment.
6. Wipe up the condensation water with a soft cloth or sponge.
7. Rub the freezer compartment dry with a soft, dry cloth.
8. Electrically connect the appliance.
9. "Switch on the appliance." → Page 19
10. Reinsert the frozen food containers with the frozen food.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Customer Service must clean inaccessible points. Cleaning by customer service can give rise to costs.

Preparing the appliance for cleaning

Find out how to prepare your appliance for cleaning.

1. "Switch off the appliance." → Page 20
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. Take out all of the food and store it in a cool place. Place ice packs (if available) onto the food.
4. If there is a layer of hoarfrost, allow this to defrost.
5. "Remove all fittings from the appliance." → Page 28
6. Remove the following components from the appliance:
7. Partition and cover of the fruit and vegetable container (see page 28)
8. Telescopic rails (see page 28)
9. Door ventilation cover

Cleaning the appliance

Clean the appliance as specified to ensure that it is not damaged by incorrect cleaning or unsuitable cleaning products.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock!

An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Do not use steam or high-pressure cleaners to clean the appliance. Liquid in the lighting can be dangerous. The rinsing water must not run into the light.

ATTENTION!

Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance. Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges. Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents. Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content. If you clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher, this may cause them to become deformed or discolour. Never clean fittings and accessories in the dishwasher.

1. Prepare the appliance for cleaning. (See page 27)

Cleaning and servicing

1. Clean the appliance, the fittings, the components and the door seals with a dish cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH-neutral washing-up liquid.
2. Dry thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth.
3. Refit the fittings and the components.
4. Electrically connect the appliance.
5. "Switch on the appliance." → Page 19
6. Putting the food into the appliance.

Removing the fittings

If you want to clean the fittings thoroughly, remove these from your appliance.

Removing the shelf

▶ Pull out and remove the shelf. → Fig. 8

Removing door racks

▶ Lift the door rack upwards and remove it. → Fig. 9

Removing the fruit and vegetable container

▶ Tilt the fruit and vegetable container forwards ① and remove it ②. → Fig. 10

Removing the cool-fresh container

▶ Tilt the cool-fresh container forwards ① and remove it ②. → Fig. 10

Removing the frozen food container

1. Take out the frozen food container as far as it will go.
2. Lift the frozen food container at the front ① and remove it ②. → Fig. 11

Removing appliance components

If you want to clean your appliance thoroughly, you can remove certain components from your appliance.

Partition and cover of the fruit and vegetable container

You can remove the partition and the cover of the fruit and vegetable container in order to clean it thoroughly.

Removing the partition

1. Remove the glass plate from the partition. → Fig. 12
2. Remove the fruit and vegetable container.
3. Press the lever on the underside on both sides ① and pull the partition forwards ②. → Fig. 13
4. Lift the partition and swivel it out to the side.

Removing the cover

Lift the cover of the fruit and vegetable container, pull it forwards and swivel it out to the side.

Fitting the partition and cover

1. Insert the cover for the fruit and vegetable container.
2. Insert the partition. → Fig. 14
3. Place the glass plate on the partition.

Telescopic rails

You can remove the telescopic rails in order to clean them thoroughly.

Removing telescopic rails

1. Pull out the telescopic rail. → Fig. 15
2. Move the lock in the direction of the arrow ① and loosen the pin from the rear ② → Fig. 16
3. Push in the telescopic rail.
4. Push the telescopic rail backwards above the rear pin ① and disengage ② → Fig. 17

Installing telescopic rails

1. Place the extended telescopic rail on the front pin ① and pull it forwards slightly to lock in place ② → Fig. 18
2. Place the telescopic rail on the rear pin ① and push the locking mechanism back ② → Fig. 19

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

Malfunctions

Fault Cause troubleshooting
The appliance is not working.No displays light up.	The mains plug has not been inserted properly.	▶ Check whether the mains plug for the power cord is fully inserted into the socket.
	Fuse has been tripped.	▶ Check the fuses.
	The power has failed. 1. Check whether the power is on.2. Place ice packs (if available) on the frozen food.
The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting light up.	Showroom mode is switched on.	▶ "Carry out the appliance self-test." → Page 34√ Once the appliance self-test has ended, the appliance switches to normal operation.
The LED lighting does not work.Do not remove the lamp cover.	Different causes are possible.	▶ Call the after-sales service.→ "Customer Service", Page 35
The refrigeration unit is switching on more frequently and for longer.	The appliance door was opened frequently.	▶ Do not open appliance door unnecessarily.
	The ventilation openings are covered up.	▶ Remove any obstructions from in front of the ventilation openings.

Fault Cause troubleshooting

Automatic Super freezing does not switch on.

Not a fault. The appliance decides independently whether automatic Super freezing is required, and switches it on or off automatically.

No action required.

Information on display panel

Fault Cause troubleshooting
E or d appears in the temperature display.	The electronics have detected a fault.	► Call the after-sales service.→ "Customer Service", Page 35
The temperature display (freezer compartment) flashes.	The temperature in the freezer compartment was too warm.	1. Press Alarm✓ The temperature display (freezer compartment) briefly indicates the warmest temperature reached in the freezer compartment. The temperature display (freezer compartment) then indicates the set temperature again.2. Press Alarm✓ The temperature display (freezer compartment) no longer flashes.
The temperature display (freezer compartment) flashes, a warning signal sounds and Alights up.	Different causes are possible.	► Press Alarm✓ The alarm is switched off.
	The appliance door is open.	► Close the appliance door.
	The ventilation openings are covered up.	► Remove any obstructions from in front of the ventilation openings.
	Larger quantities of fresh food have been put in.	► Do not exceed the max. freezing capacity.→ "Freezing capacity", Page 24

Temperature problem

Fault Cause troubleshooting
The temperature differs greatly from the setting.	Different causes are possible.	1. "Switch off the appliance." → Page 202. "Switch the appliance back on after five minutes." → Page 19- If the temperature is too warm, check the temperature again after a couple of hours.- If the temperature is too cold, check the temperature again on the following day.
Cool-fresh compartment is too warm or cold.	Standard setting is too high or too low, e.g. frost in cool-fresh compartment.	Note: The standard setting of the cool-fresh compartment is preset at 0. Setting 0 corresponds to a temperature of around 0 °C. You can set the temperature in the cool-fresh compartment to 3 settings warmer or colder.A change in the standard setting will affect the temperature in the refrigerator compartment and the freezer compartment.1. Press Supplr the temperature display (refrigerator compartment) flashes.2. To change the setting, press √×(Re-frigerator compartment).- Setting -3 corresponds to the coldest setting.- Setting +3 corresponds to the warmest setting.√ The selected setting is saved after one minute.

Noise

Fault Cause troubleshooting
Appliance has a humming sound.	Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan.	No action required.
The appliance bubbles, buzzes or gargles.	Not a fault. Refrigerant flows through the pipes.	No action required.
The appliance clicks. Not a fault. Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on or off.		No action required.
The appliance makes noises.	Fittings wobble or stick.	▶ Check the removable fittings and, if required, replace these.
	Bottles or containers are touching.	▶ Move the bottles or containers away from each other.
	Super freezing is switched on.	No action required.

Odours

Fault Cause troubleshooting
The appliance has an unpleasant smell.	Different causes are possible.	1. "Prepare the appliance for cleaning." → Page 272. "Clean the appliance." → Page 273. Clean all food packaging.4. To prevent odours from forming, store strong smelling food in air-tight containers.5. After 24 hours, check whether odours are still forming.

Conducting an appliance self-test

1. "Switch off the appliance." → Page 20
2. "Switch the appliance back on after approx. five minutes." → Page 19
3. Within the first 10 seconds after switching on, press and hold Super (Freezer compartment) for 3 to 5 seconds until an audible signal sounds. √ The appliance self-test starts. √ While the appliance self-test is running, a long audible signal sounds. √ If, at the end of the appliance self-test, two audible signals sound and the temperature display indicates the set temperature, your appliance is OK. The appliance then switches to normal operation. √ If, at the end of the appliance self-test, five audible signals sound and (Freezer compartment) flashes for 10 seconds, inform the after-sales service.

Storage and disposal

You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances.

Switching off the appliance

1. "Switch off the appliance." → Page 20
2. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
3. "Defrost the appliance." → Page 26
4. "Clean the appliance." → Page 27
5. To ensure the ventilation inside the appliance, leave the appliance open.

Disposing of old appliance

Valuable raw materials can be re-used by recycling.

WARNING

Risk of harm to health!

Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.

Leave shelves and containers inside the appliance to prevent children from climbing in. - Keep children away from the redundant appliance.

WARNING

Risk of fire!

If the tubes are damaged, flammable refrigerant and harmful gases may escape and ignite.

- Do not damage the tubes of the refrigerant circuit or the insulation.

1. Unplug the appliance from the mains.
2. Cut through the power cord.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.

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.

Customer Service

If you have any queries, are unable to rectify faults on the appliance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Customer Service. You can solve many problems yourself by consulting the information on troubleshooting in these instructions or on our website. If this is not the case, contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution and try to avoid unnecessary visits being made by a Customer Service technician.

With any warranty claims, we will make sure that your appliance is repaired by trained after-sales technicians using genuine spare parts, including after the manufacturer's warranty has expired.

For safety reasons repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. The warranty claim becomes void if repairs or interventions have been carried out by persons not authorised by us for that purpose or if our appliances have been fitted with spare, supplementary or accessory parts that were not genuine parts and then resulted in a defect.

Function-relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco-design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area.

Note: Under the terms of the manufacturer's warranty applicable to the location, the use of Customer Service is free of charge. The minimum duration of the warranty (manufacturer's warranty for private consumers) in the European Economic Area is 2 years according to the terms of warranty applicable to the location. The terms of warranty do not affect other rights or claims held by yourself under local legislation.

Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after-sales service, your retailer or on our website.

If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance.

The contact details for Customer Service can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.

Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)

You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate.

See Fig. 1/5.

Make a note of your appliance's details and the Customer Service telephone number to find them again quickly.

Technical data

Refrigerant, cubic capacity and further technical specifications can be found on the rating plate.

→ Fig. 1/5

More information about your model can be found online at https://energylabel.bsh-group.com 1 . This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. At the time

en Technical data

of printing its web address had not yet been published. Please then follow the instructions on searching for models. The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Alternatively you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label.

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