Siemens KA62DV75 - Manual (Page 36)

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Tips for saving
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 the appliance door as briefly as
possible.
Operating noises
Quite normal noises
Humming - refrigerating unit is runĆ
ning. The fan in the circulating air syĆ
stem is running.
Bubbling, gurgling or whirring noiĆ
ses - refrigerant is flowing through the
tubing. Water flowing into the ice maĆ
ker.
Clicking - motor is switching on or off.
Solenoid valve on the water connection
is opening or closing.
Rumbling - ready ice cubes from the
ice maker are falling into the ice cube
container.
Preventing noises
The appliance is not level
Please align the appliance with a spirit
level. Use the heightĆadjustable feet or
place packing underneath them.
The appliance is not freeĆstanding
Please move the appliance away from
adjacent units or appliances.
Drawers, baskets or storage areas
wobble or stick
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
Freezer compartment
The fully automatic Nofrost system enĆ
sures that the freezer compartment reĆ
mains free of ice. Defrosting is no lonĆ
ger required.
Refrigerator compartment
Defrosting is actuated automatically.
The condensation runs through the
drainage hole into an evaporation pan
on the rear of the appliance.
Switching off and
disconnecting the
appliance
Switching off
the appliance
S Switch off the appliance.
S Pull out the mains plug.
Disconnecting the
appliance
If you do not use the appliance for
a prolonged period:
S Before switching off, it is most
important that you switch the water
supply to the appliance off for a few
hours.
S Take all food out of the appliance.
S Switch off the appliance.
S Pull out the mains plug.
S Clean the appliance interior
(see chapter Cleaning").
To prevent odours, leave the doors
open.
Cleaning
!
Warning
Never clean the appliance with a steam
cleaner!
Do not use abrasive or acidic cleaning
agents and solvents.
Cleaning the appliance
Never clean shelves and containers in
the dishwasher. The parts may warp!
S Before cleaning: Switch off the
appliance and pull out the mains
plug.
S Take the refrigerated food out of
the appliance and store in a cool
location.
S Clean the appliance with lukewarm
water and a little washingĆup liquid.
S Wipe the door seal with water only
and then dry thoroughly.
S Clean the surface of the appliance
with a soft damp cloth and a little
washingĆup liquid. Afterwards,
rub dry.
S After cleaning: reconnect and switch
on the appliance.
Cleaning the humidity
filter
en