Siemens KI86V Series - Advanced Troubleshooting Steps; Wet Base and Temperature Fluctuations; Appliance Noises and Odor Removal

Troubleshooting en
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Fault Cause Troubleshooting
The base of the refrigerator
compartment is wet.
The condensation channel
or drainage hole are
blocked.
▶
"Clean the condensation channel
and the drainage hole." →Page21
The temperature differs
greatly from the setting.
Different causes are pos-
sible.
1. "Switch off the appliance."
→Page16
2. "Switch the appliance back on after
fiveminutes." →Page15
‒ If the temperature is too
warm, check the temperature
again after a couple of hours.
‒ If the temperature is too cold,
check the temperature again
on the following day.
The appliance hums,
bubbles, buzzes, gargles or
clicks.
Not a fault. A motor is run-
ning, e.g. refrigerating unit,
fan. Refrigerant flows
through the pipes. The mo-
tor, switches or solenoid
valves are switching on or
off.
No action required.
The appliance makes
noises.
Fittings wobble or stick.
▶
Check the removable fittings and, if
required, replace these.
Bottles or containers are
touching.
▶
Move the bottles or containers
away from each other.
Super function is switched
on.
No action required.
The appliance has an un-
pleasant smell.
Various causes are possible,
e. g. spoiled food or spilled li-
quids in the appliance.
1. Dispose of all spoiled food.
2. "Prepare the appliance for clean-
ing." →Page20
3. "Clean the appliance." →Page21
4. Clean all food packaging.
5. To prevent odours from forming,
store strong smelling food in air-
tight containers.
6. After 24hours, check whether
odours are still forming.