How to save energy, Operating noises, Defrosting – Neff K3990X7 User Manual
Page 31: Cleaning the appliance, Inserting the ice cube container, Disconnecting the ice cube maker, Normal noises, Noises which can be easily rectified

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Inserting the ice cube
container
S Push the ice cube container all the
way back onto the supports until it
locks into position.
S If the container cannot be pushed
all the way back, twist the screw
conveyor in the container.
Ice cube production continues.
Disconnecting
the ice cube maker
If ice cubes are not to be dispensed
for longer than 1 week (e.g. holiday),
temporarily disconnect the ice cube
maker to prevent the ice cubes from
freezing together.
S Press the Ice maker" lock button.
The symbol lights up.
S Remove the ice cube container,
empty and reĆinsert. Ensure that the
ice cube container engages with the
support.
Switching on the ice cube maker again:
S Press Ice maker" lock button.
The symbol goes out.
How to save energy
S Install the appliance in a cool, well
ventilated room, but not in direct
sunlight and not near a heat source
(radiator, cooker, etc.). If required,
use an insulating plate.
S Allow warm food and drinks to cool
down before placing in the appliance!
S When thawing frozen food, place it
in the refrigerator compartment.
The low temperature of the frozen
products cools the food in the
refrigerator.
S Open and close the door as briefly
as possible.
Operating noises
Normal noises
Humming - refrigerating unit is
running. The fan in the circulating
air system is running
Bubbling, gurgling or whirring
noises - refrigerant is flowing through
the tubing. Water flowing into the ice
maker.
Clicking - motor is switching on or off.
Solenoid valve on the water connection
is opening or closing.
Rumbling ć Ready ice cubes from the
ice maker are falling into the ice cube
container.
Noises which can
be easily rectified
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit
level. Use the heightĆadjustable feet
or place something under the feet.
The appliance is touching
adjacent units or appliances
Please move the appliance away from
adjacent units or appliances.
Drawers, baskets or storage
areas are loose or sticking
Please check the removable parts and,
if required, reinsert them.
Receptacles are touching
each other
Please move bottles or receptacles
away from each other.
Defrosting
Defrosting is actuated automatically.
The water which occurs during defrosĆ
ting runs down to the evaporation tray
on the rear panel in the refrigerator and
evaporates automatically.
Cleaning the
appliance
S Attention: Pull out the mains plug
or switch off the fuse!
S Clean the door seal with water only
and then dry thoroughly.
S Clean the appliance with tepid rinsing
water. The rinsing water must not
drip onto the fascia or light.
Do not place the cold glass shelves
directly from the freezer compartment
into hot water.
Never clean the shelves or containers
in the dishwasher. The parts may warp.
S After cleaning: insert the mains plug
or switch on the fuse.
!
Warning!
Never touch frozen food with wet
hands. Your hands could freeze
to the food. Risk of injury!
Never use a steam cleaner to clean the
appliance. The steam may come into
contact with live parts in the appliance
and cause a shortĆcircuit or electric
shock. Steam may damage the plastic
surfaces.
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