Siemens Fi 24dp31 Operating Instructions

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Temperature unit 
The temperature can be displayed in  
degrees Fahrenheit (
°F) or degrees 
Celsius ( °C).
 Press setup button  .
The first menu (temperature unit) 
is displayed.  Press the  + or  – setting button in 
order to switch between degrees  
Fahrenheit ( °F) and degrees Celsius 
( ° C).
 Press the setup button  , 
in order to store the settings. 
The set temperature is displayed  
again in the fascia.
Language setting 
When the appliance is operated,  
all messages are displayed in fascia 
in English.  
Alternatively, the display languages can  
be selected corresponding to the table  
above.  Press setup button  .
 Press the selection button  
, 
until   is displayed.
 Press the  + or  – setting button, until 
the desired language is displayed.
 Press the setup button  ,  
in order to store the settings. 
The set temperature is displayed  
again in the fascia. Energy saving mode 
If the energy saving function  
(eco function) is activated, the appliance 
switches to energy saving operation. 
This energy saving function is preset at  
the factory in order to reduce energy  
consumption. The background 
illumination of the fascia is likewise 
reduced. 
To switch the energy saving function on: 
Press setup button  .
 Press the selection button  
, until 
   and the current setting 
(  /
 ) is displayed.
 Press the  + or  – setting button, 
in order to reset the setting.
 Press the  setup button  , 
in order to store the settings.
The word   is displayed in the 
fascia. 
This function is then ended:
– by switching the eco function off in  the setup mode;
– by activating the “Super freeze”  function
– by changing the target temperature  of the appliance;
– by switching the appliance off using  the on/off button  .
Holiday mode 
If leaving the appliance for a long period  
of time, you can switch the appliance 
over to the energy-saving holiday mode.  
Holiday mode settings:
– The appliance works in energy 
saving mode (see “Energy saving  
mode”, page 11);
– The interior illumination is switched  off;
– the “Super freeze” function is  ended (if activated).
To switch the holiday mode on:
4.
 Press Holiday button  .
The   symbol appears in the  
fascia under the eco-temperature  
preset at the factory. 
To switch the holiday mode off:  Press Holiday button  . 
The previous settings and  
temperature values are once again 
activated.
                 
						

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Sabbatical mode 
Sabbatical mode settings: 
– the “Super freeze” function is ended (if activated);
– the accoustic signal is switched off  when the button is actuated  
(if activated);
– The interior illumination is switched  off;
– the background illumination of the  fascia is switched off.
To switch the sabbatical mode on:  Press and hold down the “super”  
freezing button  .
 Press Holiday button  .
 Keep the “super” freezing button  
 held down for 3 seconds 
longer.
 The symbol   flashes on 
the display panel. 
The background illumination in the  
fascia is switched off.    is 
displayed in the fascia.
The sabbatical mode is switched  
on.
To switch the sabbatical mode off:
 Press Holiday button  . 
The previous settings and  
temperature values are once again 
activated.Freezing and storing  food 
Purchasing deep-frozen  food 
When purchasing deep-frozen food,  
comply with the following: 
– Check that the packaging is not  damaged.
– Check the sell-by date.
– The temperature of the  supermarket freezer should be  
lower than  –18 °
C. If not, the 
storage life of the food is reduced.
– Purchase deep-frozen food last.  Wrap in newspaper or place in  
a cold bag and take home.
– At home immediately place deep- frozen food in the freezer compart-
ment. Use the deep-frozen food 
before the sell-by date runs out
– Do not refreeze thawed food.  Exception: If you use the food  
to make a ready meal (boiling or  
frying), you can refreeze this ready 
meal.
Storing deep-frozen food 
If a lot of food is to be stored,  
the drawers can be taken out and food 
can be stacked directly in the compart- 
ments. 
Usable capacity 
Information concerning the effective  
contents can be found on the identi-
fication plate. 
Freezing deep-frozen food 
Freeze fresh, undamaged food only.  
To prevent food from losing its flavour or 
drying out, wrap the food in airtight film  
or place in containers. In order to retain  
the vitamins, nutritional value, appea-
rance and flavour food should be frozen 
as quickly as possible. Do not exceed 
the max. freezing capacity. How to wrap food  
correctly: 
Place the food in the wrapping.
 Press out all the air.
 Seal the wrapping.
 Label the wrapping with the  
contents and date.
The following products are not 
suitable for wrapping food: 
Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper,  
cellophane, refuse bags and used  
shopping bags. 
The following products are suitable  
for wrapping food: 
Plastic film, polyethylene blown film,  
aluminium foil and freezer tins.  
These products can be purchased  
from a specialist outlet. 
The following products are suitable  
for sealing the wrapped food: 
rubber bands, plastic clips, string,  
coldresistant adhesive tape etc.  
bags and polyethylene blown film  
can be sealed with a film sealer.
Storage duration of the  
frozen food 
The storage period depends on the type  
of produce.  
At a mean temperature: 
Thawing frozen food 
Depending on the type of food and  
intended use, frozen produce can be 
thawed as follows: 
– at room temperature
– in the refrigerator
– in an electric oven, with/ without hot-air fan
– in the microwave 
Note: 
Do not refreeze food which is beginning  
to thaw or which has already thawed.  
The food cannot be refrozen until it has 
been prepared (boiled or fried).
Fish, sausage, ready  
meals and cakes and 
pastries up to 
6 months
Cheese, poultry, 
meat up to 
8 months
Vegetables, fruit up to  12 months
        
						

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Maximum freezing  
capacity 
In order to retain the vitamins, nutritional  
value, appearance and flavour food 
should be frozen as quickly as possible.  
Do not exceed the max. freezing  
capacity. Freeze the food as quickly 
as possible. 
Information about the max. freezing  
capacity within 24 hours can be found 
on the rating plate. 
The maximum freezing capacity is  
reached in the upper area of the freezer  
space.
Ice maker 
The ice maker makes ice cubes. 
The ice maker starts to make ice cubes  
as soon as the appliance has reached 
the set temperature. 
If the ice cube container is full, the ice  
maker automatically switches off. 
In order to prevent the ice cubes from  
sticking together a metal endless  
screw rotates in the ice cube container  
at periodic intervals (agitation function). 
The ice maker can make approx.  
1.3 kg ice cubes within 24 hours. 
Do not place bottles or food in the  
cube container in order to cool them 
quickly. The ice maker may block  
and be damaged. 
Switch on the ice maker Make sure that ice maker container  
is its place and locked into position.
 Press the ice maker button   on 
the control panel. 
The symbol   i s  l i t  o n  t h e  d i s p l a y  
panel. Important note:
If the ice cube maker is used for the first  
time and/or a long period of not being 
used, do not use the ice which is 
produced in the first day for hygiene  
reasons. Throw the ice cubes away  
and clean the container! 
Switch the ice maker off 
Note: 
Before switching off the ice maker,  
it is most important that you switch the 
water supply to the appliance off for  
a few hours. 
To switch the ice maker off: 
Press the ice maker button    
on the control panel.
Ice and water  
dispenser 
Remove where necessary: 
– cooled water
– ice cubes
–crushed ice  Warning!
 
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Note: 
– The ice and water dispenser only  works when the appliance is  
connected to the water mains.
– To avoid splashes bring recep- tacles as close as possible to the 
discharge opening when removing 
water and ice.
When switching on your new 
appliance, observe the following: 
When the appliance has been connec- 
ted, there are still air bubbles in the lines. 
Run off drinking water and pour away  
until water can be dispensed without  
bubbles. Throw away the first 10–15  
glasses of water.  Drinking water quality 
All materials used in the drinks  
dispenser are odourless and tasteless. 
If the water has an aftertaste, this may  
be caused by: 
– Mineral and chlorine content of the 
drinking water.
– Material of the domestic water line  or connection line.
– Inadequate freshness of the  drinking water (if water has not  
been dispensed for a long time, 
the water may have a “stale” taste. 
In this case dispense approx.  
15 glasses of water and pour  
away).
The water filter fitted into the appliance 
only filters particles from the supplied 
water, not bacteria or microbes. 
Ice and water dispenser  
control panel 
The buttons on the control panel are  
illuminated.
Request water button. 
Ice cube request button.
Crushed ice request button. 
For switching the agitation  
function on and off. 
Lock button for the ice and  
water maker control panel  
(childproof lock). 
For switching the perma- 
nent light function on and  
off.
          
						

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Dispensing water 
Place a suitable receptacle under  
the discharge opening. 
 Press the request water button.
Dispensing ends, when the button 
is released. 
Tip: 
The water from the water dispenser is  
cooled to a palatable temperature. If you  
would like the water colder, place ice  
cubes in the glass before dispensing the 
water.
Dispensing ice  Caution!
 
  
  
 
  Place a suitable receptacle under  
the discharge opening. 
 Press the request ice cubes button.
Dispensing ends, when the button 
is released. or 
Press crushed ice request button. 
Dispensing ends, when the button 
is released.
Note: 
Release the ice dispensing button,  
when the receptacle is filled approx half- 
way. Ice in the discharge may cause the  
receptacle to overflow or block the 
discharge.
Detachable rest  
Detach the rest in order to place larger  
receptacles below the discharge 
opening.  Remove and clean the  
water capture bowl 
Overflow water collects in the water  
capture bowl and has to be regularly 
removed. 
Detach the rest.
 Remove the sieve and pull out the  
water capture bowl.
 Empty the water capture bowl and 
replace it.
 Insert the sieve tip the rest back up 
again.
Removing and cleaning  the ice cube container 
If ice cubes have not been dispensed  
for a prolonged period, they will shrink, 
have a stale taste and stick together.
      
						

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Lift the front ice cube container and  
pull it out. 
Caution! 
A full ice cube container is heavy!
 Pull out the container, empty and 
clean with lukewarm water.
 Thoroughly rub the container and 
endless screw transportation 
mechanism (Agitation function)  
dry so that new ice cubes cannot  
freeze to them.
 Push the ice cube container all the 
way back onto the supports until it 
locks into position.
 If the container cannot be pushed 
all the way back, twist the screw 
conveyor in the container.
Ice cube production continues. Locking the ice and water  
dispenser 
In order to secure the ice and water  
dispenser against unintentional use 
activate the childproof lock. 
Keep the lock button on the ice  
and water dispenser control panel 
pressed for 3 seconds.  
It is not possible to actuate buttons  
on the ice and water dispenser.
For resetting operation of the buttons:
 Keep the lock button on the ice and 
water dispenser control panel 
pressed for 3 seconds.
How to save energy 
– 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.
– Allow warm food and drinks to cool  down before placing in the 
appliance!
– Thaw frozen food by placing it in  the refrigerator. The low tempera-
ture of the frozen food will then 
cool the food in the refrigerator 
compartment.
– Open the appliance door as briefly  as possible.
Operating noises 
Normal operating noises 
Humming  –  refrigerating unit is running. 
The fan in the circulating air system is  
running. 
Bubbling, gurgling or whirring noises  
—  refrigerant is flowing through the 
tubing.
Clicking  — motor is switching on or off. Noises which can be  
easily rectified 
The appliance is not level 
Allign the appliance with the aid  
of a spirit level. 
Use the height-adjustable feet or place  
something under the feet. 
Drawers, baskets or storage areas  
are loose or sticking 
Please check the removable parts and,  
if required, reinsert them. 
Receptacles are touching each other 
Please move bottles or receptacles  
away from each other.
Thawing the  appliance 
The appliance starts to defrost  
automatically.
Switching off and  
disconnecting the  appliance 
Switching off the  
appliance 
Press the on/off button  .
Disconnecting  
the appliance 
If the appliance is not used for  
a prolonged period:  Take all food out of the appliance.
 Pull out the mains plug or switch off  
the fuse.
 Empty the ice cube holder 
(see “Ice maker”, page 13).
 Clean the appliance interior 
(see “Cleaning the appliance”, 
page16).
 To prevent odours, leave the doors 
open.
    
						

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Cleaning the  
appliance Press the on/off button    
and switch the appliance off! 
Pull out the mains plug or switch off  
the fuse.
 Clean the appliance with lukewarm  
water and a little washing-up liquid. 
Water used for cleaning must not  
drip onto the fascia or light. 
 Clean the door seal with water only  
and then dry thoroughly.
 Remove dirt on the ventilation 
and air release openings using 
a vacuum cleaner.
 Clean the surface of the appliance 
using a damp cloth. 
Afterwards, rub dry.
After cleaning: 
Insert the plug and/or switch the fuse  
on. Press the on/off button   and 
switch the appliance on!
 Warning
– NEVER use a steam cleaner  to clean the appliance!
– Water used for cleaning must  not drip onto the fascia or light.
– Do not use abrasive or acidic  cleaning agents and solvents.
– Never clean the shelves or  containers in the dishwasher. 
The parts may warp.Odours 
If you experience unpleasant odours:  Press the on/off button    
and switch the appliance off!
 Take all food out of the appliance.
 Clean the interior. See section 
“Cleaning the appliance”, page 16.
 Clean all packing units located in 
the appliance.
 Seal strong smelling food in order 
to avoid odours from forming.
 Press the on/off button   
and switch the appliance on!
 Store food in the appliance.
 Check whether the formation 
of odours is still occuring after 
24 hous.
 Change the odour filter.
Warning messages  
via the display 
If several warning notices appear at  
once, see to each warning in turn. 
As long as a warning is displayed,  
no buttons can be pressed.
6.
Door alarm Cause 
One door of the appliance has not been  
closed correctly or has been open too 
long. 
Remedial action 
Press the alarm button  .  
Close the door. 
The display goes out. Sensor failure Cause 
A technical defect on the appliance  
is possible. 
Remedial action 
Conduct a self-test on the appliance. Low voltage Cause 
The mains voltage falls below  
the permitted limiting value. 
Remedial action 
No button actuations are possible.  
When the mains voltage reaches the 
stipulated value again, the warning 
message goes out. If the warning  
message lasts for longer, inform the  
energy supply company.
         
						

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Appliance self-test 
Before you call customer service,  
conduct a self-test on the appliance. Switch off the appliance and wait  
5 minutes. 
Keep the door closed during this  
time.
 Switching on the appliance. 
 At the same time, press the setup  
button    and the alarm 
button  for 5 seconds.
The self-test programme starts. 
Various messages appear in the facia  
one after the other. 
If an error is established during the  
appliance self-test, the 
 
symbol appears in the fascia and an 
error message (e.g. B. =sensor 
error) is displayed. 
Inform the customer service of these  
error messages. 
If no error is established during the  
appliance self-test, the preset tempera- 
ture appears in the fascia after the test 
has ended.Water filter   Risk of severe illness and death!
 
 
 
 
 
A filter cartridge for filtering particles can  
be obtained from customer service or 
a GAGGENAU specialist dealer. 
Exchange this filter at least every  
6 months.
7.
Important information  
concerning the water filter  After use, the water system is  
subject to low pressure. Be careful 
when removing the filter!
 Rinse the water system through 
if the appliance has not been used 
for a long period, or if the water  
tastes or smells unpleasant. 
In addition to this, draw water from 
the water dispenser for several 
minutes. If the unpleasant taste or 
smell persists exchange the filter.
Exchanging the filter  cartridge  Turn the filter cap on the base of  
the appliance by 90 —180° anti-
clockwise and remove the filter 
cartridge.
 Take a new filter cartridge from the 
packet and remove the protective 
cap. 
Take the filter cap off of the used 
filter cartridge and place it onto the 
fresh filter cartridge.
 With the filter cap in a horizontal 
position, feed the filter cartridge 
into the opening on the appliance  
base as far as it will go.
 Turn the filter cartridge 90–180°  
in a clockwise direction.
 Draw a few litres of water from 
the water dispenser. Doing this 
removes air from the water system.
 Pour water out of the used filter 
cartridge. The filter cartridge can 
be disposed of in the household  
rubbish.
        
						

							18Specification and performance data sheet  
for freezer water filter cartridge
Technical details Through flow speed  (maximum) 0.78 GPM (2.9 l/min) 
Nominal useful duration (maximal) 750 gallons (2838 l) 
Maximum operating temperature 100 ºF (38 ºC)
Minimum pressure 35 psi (241 kPa) 
Minimum operating temperature 33 ºF (1 ºC) 
Maximum operating pressure 120 psi (827 kPa)
General conditions of use 
Read this technical performance data sheet through and make a comparison between the  
capability of this unit with your actual water handling requirements. 
Without appropriate disinfection before and after connecting it to the system, this p roduct should 
NOT be used if the water is microbiologically contaminated or if the quality has not b een 
ascertained. A system certified for cyst reduction should be used for disinfected wate r which 
possibly contains filterable cysts.
ONLY USE WITH COLD WATER. FOLLOW LOCAL RULES AND REGULATIONS.
  
						

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Eliminating minor faults yourself 
Before you call customer service: Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information. 
Customer service will charge you for advice  — even if the appliance is still under guarantee! 
Appliance 
Ice maker/Ice and water dispenser Fault Possible cause: Remedial action 
Appliance has  
no refrigerating  
capacity. Interior  
light does not  
function.  
The display does  
not illuminate.
The refrigerating  
unit is switching on  
more frequently and 
for longer.
Power failure; the fuse has been switched off; 
the mains plug has not been inserted properly.
Check whether the power is on. The appliance 
must be switched on. Check whether the mains  
plug is secure.
Appliance door opened frequently. Do not open the door unnecessarily. 
Large amounts of fresh food have been put away. Activate the “Super freeze” f unction.
The ventilation openings have been covered. Remove obstructions and dirt.
The temperature  
in the freezer space 
is too cold. Temperature has been set too low. Select a warmer temperature (see “Setting the 
temperature”, page 8)
Interior light does 
not function. The bulb is defective. Replace bulb (see “Changing light bulbs”, 
page 22).
Light switch is sticking. Check whether it can be moved.
You experience 
unpleasant odours. Strongly smelling food is not sealed. Cleaning the appliance. Seal strongly smelling 
food (see “Odours”, page 16).
Fault Possible cause: Remedial action 
No water can  
be drawn, ice is  
however given out.Fault with the appliance. It is necessary to inform customer service!
Ice maker/Ice and  
water dispenser  
does not work. Ice maker is not connected to the mains supply. Call customer service. 
Childproof lock is activated. Swich off the childproof lock. 
Ice maker does not contain any fresh water. Ensure that the water is properly connect
ed. 
If it is, call the customer service. 
The freezer space temperature is too high. Check the freezer space temperature.  Reduce it where necessary.
No water or ice is  
given out at the 
dispenser. Childproof lock is activated. Deactivate the lock. 
Water tank fills itself up. When first used, it takes approx. 2 minutes until 
the tank is filled.
The appliance or ice maker has only just been  
switched on. Approx. 24 hours is needed until ice production starts.
A lot of ice has been taken. Approx. 24 hours is needed until the ice cube  container is filled again.
The water filter is bunged up or used. Change the water filter
 
						

							20The ice maker does  
not make enough  
ice or the ice is  
deformed.
The appliance or ice maker has only just been  
switched on.
Approx. 24 hours is needed until ice production starts.
A lot of ice has been taken. Approx. 24 hours is needed until the ice cube  container is filled again.
Low water pressure. The water pressure must be between 1.72 bar  and 8.25 bar so that the appliance works  
properly.
The water filter is bunged up or used. Change the water filter.
The ice maker does  
not make any ice. The ice maker is switched off. Switch the ice maker on at the control panel. 
The appliance is not supplied with water. Contact the installer or the wate
r supply 
company.
Water supply has kinks. Turn off the water supply at the shut-off tap.  Smoothen out the kinks, exchange where  
necessary.
Low water pressure. The water pressure must be between 1.72 bar  and 8.25 bar so that the appliance works 
properly.
Temperature in the freezer space is too high. Temperature in the freezer space should lie  between –17 and  –18 °C, adjust where 
necessary.
Ice cube container is not properly inserted. Check the position, re-insert where necessary .
Incorrect shut-off tap installed. Incorrect taps can cause low water pressur e and 
damage to the appliance.
Condensation forms 
on the discharge 
unit of the  
dispenser. The ice maker is switched off.  
The condensation heating is deactivated.
To switch the condensation heating on: 
– Switch on the ice maker.
– Press the lock button and the agitation 
button simultaneously and keep pressed for  
3 seconds. The water button and ice cube 
button flash twice.
The ice maker is switched off, but the 
condensation heating function keeps working. 
To switch the condensation heating off: 
– Press the lock button and the agitation  button simultaneously and keep pressed for  
3 seconds. The water button and ice cube  
button flash once.
Filter exchange  
message appears  
in the display. Water filter cartridge must be exchanged. Exchange filter cartridge. If no new filter is 
available, insert bypass cap.
After exchanging the filter the filter exchange  
display is not reset.  Reset filter exchange display.
The illumination on  
the dispenser unit  
does not work. The bulb is defective. Replace bulb (see “Changing light bulbs”, 
page 22).
The permanent light function is deactivated. Press the light button in order to sw itch the 
permanent light function on.
Ice forms in the 
inflow hose to the 
ice maker. Low water pressure. The water pressure must be between 1.72 bar 
and 8.25 bar so that the appliance works 
properly.
Shut off tap incorrectly opened. Open shut off tap fully. 
Temperature in the freezer space is too high. Temperature in the freezer space should lie  between –17 and  –18 °C, adjust where 
necessary.