Siemens iQ500 KG56N Series - Basic Operation: Tips and Best Practices; Basic Operation: Switching Off; Basic Operation: Setting Temperatures

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Note:If the appliance has been
previously switched off using the
control panel, press and hold
⁠3sec. for threeseconds.
a The appliance begins to cool.
a A warning signal sounds and the
temperature display flashes be-
cause the freezer compartment is
still too warm.
2. Switch off the warning tone using
⁠alarm.
a ⁠"alarm" goes out as soon as the
set temperature has been reached.
3. Set the required temperature.
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7.2 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 appli-
ance until the set temperature has
been reached.
¡ The front panels of the housing are
temporarily heated slightly. This
prevents condensation in the area
of the door seal.
¡ When you close the door, a va-
cuum may be created. The door is
then difficult to open again. Wait a
moment until the vacuum is offset.
¡ The temperature in the appliance
varies due to the following condi-
tions:
– How often the appliance is
opened
– Load capacity
– Temperature of newly stored
food
– Ambient temperature
– Direct sunlight
7.3 Switching off the appli-
ance
▶ Press and hold ⁠3sec. for
threeseconds.
7.4 Setting the temperature
Setting the refrigerator
compartment temperature
▶ Press the required temperature.
To reach the set temperature, slide
the temperature controller for the
storage container to a position that
is one third from the bottom.
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The recommended temperature in
the refrigerator compartment is
4°C.
Setting the storage container
temperature
1. To reduce the temperature, slide
the temperature controller in the
direction.
2. To increase the temperature, slide
the temperature controller in the
direction.
Setting the freezer compartment
temperature
▶ Press the required temperature.
The recommended temperature in
the freezer compartment is
−18°C.