User manual SIEMENS KK24N00HKR

[. . . ] Left-right door opening feature The door can be opened to the left or to the right for more convenient placement of the refrigerator. High-temperature alarm system When the temperature in the freezer compartment is higher than an alarm temperature, the computer system will set off the automatic alarm to alert the user. 2 9000213272. indd 2 2/16/2007 9:27:50 AM Product Presentation Names of components All the illustrations in this manual are schematic. Some characterizations and apparatuses may be not consistent with your refrigerator type, and the specific structure and configuration are subject to the specific product. A refrigerator compartment B freezer compartment -7 control panel 8 air door temperature controller 9 light 0 glass shelf glass partition tray 2 vegetable basket 3 freezer drawer 4 short bottle tray 5 small bottle tray 6 small bottle tray cover 7 large bottle tray 8 temperature sensor 9 freezer compartment door 3 9000213272. indd 3 2/16/2007 9:27:50 AM Product Presentation Safety precautions A separate three-pin power supply socket with a grounding wire must be used. [. . . ] Several minutes after switching on, both sides of the refrigerator should feel warm, indicating that the refrigerating system is running. Temperature Adjustment Refrigerator compartment temperature adjustment The refrigerator compartment temperature is adjusted by the knob of the air door temperature controller. The temperature in the compartments is gradually decreased from level I to level III, and the knob of the air door temperature controller may be adjusted upon users' requirements. Freezer compartment temperature adjustment When the temperature-adjusting button 5 of refrigerator compartment is pressed, the screen 2 will display the current set value (with the temperature being set upon leaving the factory at -8). By pressing this button repeatedly, the set temperature may be decreased by for each press of the button. Press it until the desired set value of the freezer compartment temperature appears. 5 seconds after pressing of this button stops, the final set temperature value will be acknowledged and stored, and the screen 2 will be restored to display the current freezer compartment temperature. 8 9000213272. indd 8 2/16/2007 9:27:54 AM Operation Refrigerator Compartment The refrigerator compartment is mainly used for short-term storage of food. If it is desired to exit from the super freezing mode in advance, just press the Super button 6 again and the super freezing indicator light 3 will be off. The super freezing function will be deactivated automatically in 54 hours, if it is forgotten to be switched off. Do not put fresh food that is to be frozen directly on frozen food. 0 9000213272. indd 10 2/16/2007 9:27:56 AM Operation Making ice cubes In order to make ice cubes rapidly, you should adjust the freezer compartment temperature to the lowest set value, or start the super freezing function in advance. Pour cool boiled water into the ice-maker until each ice-maker compartment has been filled up, and then put the ice-maker back into the upper small drawer of the freezer compartment horizontally. Pour cool boiled water into the ice-maker in an amount just sufficient to fill up each ice-maker compartment; and an excessive amount of water will make the ice surface form a whole, thus bringing inconvenience when the ice cubes are to be taken out as well as prolonging the ice cube making procedure. Ice making capacity is more than 1700 grams per 24 hours (according to the standard GB/T8059. 4-93) and the ice making procedure generally lasts for 2. 5 hours. Twist the ice-maker slightly and the ice cubes will drop out. Storage Period of Frozen Food On the front of the freezer drawer, there are printed icons of different types of food and respective possible frozen storage times (in months). The storage period must be taken into consideration when freezing food. For frozen food purchased from stores, the storage time should be shortened according to the production date and shelf life on the package. Packing food to be frozen Before freezing food, it is better to pack it up. This will help prevent food from going bad or losing flavor as well as guard against odor tainting. Place the food into a packing bag and squeeze it gently to remove air from the bag as much as possible, and then seal it tightly. It is best to label each package with the date of freezing. 9000213272. indd 11 2/16/2007 9:27:57 AM Operation Methods for Thawing Frozen Food Thawing can be done at an ambient temperature, in a refrigerator compartment, on an electronic stove, or in a microwave. To refreeze defrozen food or newly defrozen food, please take the following precautions: The interval should not be too long. Food is best boiled, fried, baked, or cooked thoroughly before freezing. Memory and alarm function The refrigerator has a memory and alarm function, and when the freezer compartment temperature is higher than an alarm temperature, the buzzer will send alarm sounds, and the alarm indicator light 4 is on, the temperature display screen 2 of freezer compartment begins to flickeringly display the set temperature of the freezer compartment. The display 2 will display the highest temperature that the freezer compartment has reached for 5 seconds and then display the current freezer compartment temperature. The alarm sounds and the screen 2 blinks under the following conditions: Switching on again after a long power outage. When a large amount of fresh food is placed in the freezer compartment at one time. [. . . ] It could assist you in eliminating noise annoyance caused by improper placements or use and provide you with a quiet environment. Level the appliance Adjust the height of the front feet of the refrigerator, and ensure an upright and stable placement. Place the refrigerator away from other appliances Place the refrigerator away from other appliances to prevent resonance between the refrigerator and other adjacent appliances. Keep gaps between containers Please keep gaps between bowls, dishes, wine bottles, and the like as much as possible to avoid collision due to close placement. Check if accessories, such as the drawers, vegetable basket, etc, are loose or collide with each other. If so, violent shaking may happen in a highly-effective refrigerator, but may disappear as soon as the accessories are properly placed. Furthermore, putting some food in empty freezer drawers may also reduce noise. 9 9000213272. indd 19 2/16/2007 9:27:59 AM Common Refrigerator knowledge General Knowledge of Refrigerators (II) The running of the compressor and circulation of refrigerant are used to lower the temperature in the refrigerator, thus keeping food fresh and nutritious. [. . . ]