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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

Appliance

Refrigerator
1.  Control panel
2.  C 
3.  Glass shelves
4.  Wooden bottle rack (BottleTray)
5.  DuraFresh control panel
6.  DuraFresh drawers
7.  Door compartments

Freezer
8.  Freezer drawers
9.  Glass shelf

   Best location for freezing fresh food.

C
This system creates optimal air circulation to keep the temperature constant throughout the entire 
refrigerator compartment. The openings around the fan may never be covered or obstructed.

NoFrost
With the NoFrost system, you no longer need to defrost the freezer. 

Door closure
The door closes itself once the opening angle is less than 20°. The soft-close door mechanism 
closes the door gently. 

LED interior lighting
The appliance has LED lighting at various locations.

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Summary of Contents for KD84178BF

Page 1: ...Instructions for use Refrigerator with freezer KD84178BF KD84178BFC ...

Page 2: ...e first time 14 Energy saving advice 14 Description of the appliance Appliance 15 Control panel 18 DuraFresh control panel 19 Operating the appliance Switching on all compartments and setting the temperature 20 Switching off all compartments 20 Switching only the freezer compartment on 20 Switching only the refrigeration and DuraFresh compartments off 21 DuraFresh 21 Intensive cooling SuperCool 24...

Page 3: ...resh food in the refrigerator 30 Freezing and storing foods in the freezer 31 Thawing frozen food 32 Maintenance Defrosting the appliance 33 Cleaning the appliance 34 Faults Faults table 35 Environmental aspects Disposal of packaging and appliance 38 CONTENTS Pictograms used Important information Tip ...

Page 4: ...n how you can make best use of this appliance These instructions contain information about the operation of the appliance and background information that may be of help to you during its use Read the safety instructions before using the appliance Read these instructions thoroughly before you first use the appliance and keep the instructions for future use A section of the installation instructions...

Page 5: ... safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Keep all packaging away from children For European markets only This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge...

Page 6: ...echanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer WARNING Do not damage the refrigerant circuit WARNING Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer WARNING Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance WARNING Clean th...

Page 7: ...least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers oven or hobs Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too colds such as the construction appendices garages or wine cellars When you move t...

Page 8: ...the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance Always pull the mains plug WARNING Do not locate multiple portable socket outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance If a stationary appliance is not fitted with a supply cord and ...

Page 9: ...ot let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in near or on the appliance Do not touch the compressor or the condenser They are hot Care and cleaning WARNING Risk of injury or damage to the appliance Before maintenance deactivate the appliance and discon...

Page 10: ...en and pets to be closed inside of the appliance The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are zonefriendly The insulation foam contains flammable gas Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 11: ...e range Relative humidity SN subnormal 10 C to 32 C 75 N normal 16 C to 32 C ST subtropical 16 C to 38 C T tropical 16 C to 43 C Do not place the appliance in a room where the temperature can fall below 5 C the appliance may not work properly or become defective The appliance is not suitable for outdoor use and may not be exposed to rain The appliance must be placed at a distance of at least 5 cm ...

Page 12: ... Make sure that the outlet is not blocked Blocking the outlet can result in damage to the appliance Warning An anti condensation accessory must be installed before built in appliances are installed next to each other in a cupboard or surround For safety reasons this must be installed by a recognized installer Connecting the appliance Connect the appliance to the power supply with a plug The socket...

Page 13: ...ated on the appliance s type plate temperature rise time After this time you must either use the frozen food or make sure that it is properly cooled for example by transferring it to another appliance Changing the side on which the door opens building the appliance into a cupboard Information about changing the side on which the door opens and building the appliance into a cupboard is enclosed in ...

Page 14: ...e refrigerant unit Energy saving advice Install the appliance as stated in the instructions for use Do not open the door more than necessary Never cover or obstruct the ventilation openings Replace a door seal that is damaged or no longer seals properly as quickly as possible Store food in well sealed containers or suitable packaging Allow food to cool to room temperature before you put it in the ...

Page 15: ...low This system creates optimal air circulation to keep the temperature constant throughout the entire refrigerator compartment The openings around the fan may never be covered or obstructed NoFrost With the NoFrost system you no longer need to defrost the freezer Door closure The door closes itself once the opening angle is less than 20 The soft close door mechanism closes the door gently LED int...

Page 16: ...of the drawer downwards if necessary 5 Finally slide the drawer on the rails fully in 6 Door compartments The height of the door compartments is adjustable Lift the compartment out of the groove and fit it in the required position Each compartment can carry a maximum weight of 5 kg The bottom door compartment is suitable for bottles Glass shelves The shelves are made from safety glass To change th...

Page 17: ... the bottles rolling sideways The rack holds a maximum of three bottles or six cans Ice cube tray IceTray To make ice cubes fill the tray with water and lay it horizontally in the freezer MultiBox The MultiBox offers a handy option for storing foods with a strong odour such as ripe or blue cheese smoked sausages and onions etc The wooden lid can also be used as egg tray ...

Page 18: ...Fi key depends on model see also Atag Connect Life C SuperCool key intensive cooling function D Temperature adjustment keys refrigerator compartment E Display of the set temperature refrigerator compartment Freezer F Temperature adjustment keys freezer compartment G Display of the set temperature freezer compartment H FastFreeze key intensive freezing function I ECO Child Lock key J On Off key fre...

Page 19: ...Fresh control panel K O L P N M DuraFresh K 2 C adjustment key The temperature of the top drawer is set to 2 C L 0 C adjustment key The temperature of the top drawer is set to 0 C M Temperature adjustment keys top DuraFresh drawer N Display of the set temperature top DuraFresh drawer O 2 C adjustment key The temperature of the top drawer is set to 2 C P 5 C adjustment key The temperature of the to...

Page 20: ...ettings After you have switched on the appliance it will take several hours for the temperature to decrease to the set temperature Do not put food into the appliance until the temperature has decreased to the set temperature The adjusted temperature flashes on the top control panel when you touch the adjustment keys The selected temperature setting for the compartment is saved three seconds after ...

Page 21: ...rals are preserved for longer as are the flavour and structure The system consists of a number of drawers with automatic humidity control The air humidity is highest in the bottom drawer Type of food Recommended DuraFresh drawer Meat Top Fish molluscs and crustaceans Top Herbs Dairy Top Vegetables Dairy Bottom Fruit Dairy Bottom Tropical fruit Bottom After you have switched on the appliance it wil...

Page 22: ... associated temperature of the top DuraFresh drawer is shown in the display 2 Touch another DuraFresh key or the adjustment keys to change the setting Note The adjusted temperatures of the refrigeration and DuraFresh compartments are linked to each other Some combinations of settings are not possible see table It is also possible that the temperature setting of the refrigeration compartment is adj...

Page 23: ...o 4 weeks Lettuce leafy vegetables 0 10 to 14 days Kohlrabi 0 2 to 3 months Fruit Temperature C Storage life Apples 0 to 4 1 to 12 months Blueberries 0 to 2 14 days Melons 4 15 days Cherries 0 to 2 2 to 3 weeks Grapes 0 to 2 2 to 8 weeks Strawberries 0 3 to 7 days Kiwi ripe 0 to 2 1 to 3 months Peaches 0 to 2 2 to 4 weeks Pears 2 2 to 7 months Raspberries 0 to 2 2 to 3 days Apricots 1 1 to 3 weeks...

Page 24: ...uperCool function is activated 2 Touch the SuperCool key again to disable the function The set temperature is once again shown in the displays Adjusting the temperature of the refrigeration compartment or DuraFresh compartment while the intensive cooling function is activated will immediately disable the intensive cooling function Selecting the ECO function while the intensive cooling function is ...

Page 25: ...s activated 2 Touch the FastFreeze key again to disable the function The display once again shows the set temperature Adjusting the temperature of the freezer compartment while the intensive freezing function is activated will immediately disable the intensive freezing function Selecting the ECO function while the intensive freezing function is activated will immediately disable intensive freezing...

Page 26: ...be adjusted when the ECO function is activated The temperature of other compartments remains the same as the temperature in ECO mode Note Activating the ECO function disables the SuperCool and FastFreeze functions Should a power failure occur while the ECO function is activated then the function will be activated again when the power is restored Child Lock This function can be used to prevent unin...

Page 27: ...d the set temperature shown in the relevant display will flash A high temperature can be caused for several reasons The door of the relevant compartment may have been opened for too long or too frequently The door does not seal properly Too much fresh food has been put in at the same time Every time the appliance is switched on again it takes a while until the correct temperature is reached For th...

Page 28: ...isplay Always check the food in the appliance when PF is shown in the display Food can spoil at a temperature that is too high Stopping the alarm 1 Touch any key to stop the alarm The alarm will stop sounding The temperature setting will be shown again in the relevant display The alarm key and the set temperature shown in the relevant display continue to flash while the temperature is still too hi...

Page 29: ...r at the lowest temperature Do not store fruit bananas pineapples papaya citrus fruits and vegetables courgettes tomatoes aubergines cucumber sweet peppers and potatoes that are sensitive to low temperatures in the refrigerator Sections of the door Top middle door compartment eggs butter cheese and sauces etc Bottom door compartment drinks cans and bottles etc Sections of the freezer compartment T...

Page 30: ...the quality of fresh food it is important that the food is well packaged the appliance is at the correct temperature the appliance is clean Take good note of the use by date stated on the food packaging Put food in the refrigerator in sealed containers or in suitable packaging This will prevent the food from picking up or spreading odours and will keep it dry Do not store flammable unstable or exp...

Page 31: ...ood directly on a shelf and on the base of the freezer Freezing small quantities of fresh food making ice cubes See the chapter Recommended distribution for the best location for freezing fresh food 1 to 2 kilograms and making ice cubes Freezing large quantities of fresh food Activate the intensive freezing function 24 hours before you plan to freeze the food Distribute the fresh food equally betw...

Page 32: ...ing Food must be thawed in the correct way Suitable methods of thawing food are in the refrigerator in cold water in a microwave or conventional oven with a suitable thaw program Some frozen products can be prepared without needing to thaw them first The manufacturer will state this on the packaging The food needs to be packed in small portions In this way the food thaws faster Use partially or co...

Page 33: ...he freezer will then need to be defrosted manually Manual defrosting of the NoFrost freezer 1 Simultaneously touch the adjustment key on the right and the ECO Child Lock key for a few seconds CL is shown in the display to indicate that the defrost process has begun The temperature is shown once again in the display when the defrost process is finished Switch off the appliance in the event of extre...

Page 34: ...thoroughly Do not put parts of the appliance in a dishwasher this could damage them Clean wooden parts with a damp cloth Make sure that the wood does not become too wet and allow the parts to dry thoroughly before you put them back into the refrigerator Warning Wood is a natural material This means that it will be difficult to remove some stains especially red wine and oil Wooden accessories that ...

Page 35: ...uch fresh food has been put in at the same time Insufficient air circulation around the compressor and condenser Check that the ventilation around the appliance is sufficient see the separate installation instructions The sensor in the refrigerator is blocked by fresh food Make sure that air can circulate freely around the sensor not applicable to all models Excessive ice formation in the freezer ...

Page 36: ...tion system with a compressor and with some models also a fan that makes a noise The noise level depends on the installation of the appliance its correct use and its age When you connect the appliance to the power supply the noise made by the compressor or flowing refrigerant may be slightly louder This is not indicative of a defect and has no effect on the service life of the appliance The applia...

Page 37: ...ay A door has been open for too long close the door If the lighting in the compartment has also stopped working then the door sensor is defective Call the service centre to make an appointment for repair work The appliance operates in the safe mode until it has been repaired The appliance automatically retains the most suitable temperature for each compartment If you are unable to solve the proble...

Page 38: ...l to draw your attention to the requirement for the separate disposal of domestic electrical appliances This means that the appliance may not be disposed of in unsorted household waste at the end of its service life The appliance must be taken to a special municipal waste processing location for separated waste or to a dealer who provides this service Collecting and disposing of domestic appliance...

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