Thermador KBUDT4250A Manuel D’Utilisation
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E n s u r i n g P ro p e r A i r
C i rc u l a t i o n
In order to ensure proper temperatures, you need to permit
airflow between the two sections. Cold air enters the bottom of
the freezer section and moves up. It then enters the refrigerator
section through the top vent. Air then returns to the freezer as
shown.
airflow between the two sections. Cold air enters the bottom of
the freezer section and moves up. It then enters the refrigerator
section through the top vent. Air then returns to the freezer as
shown.
Do not block any of these vents with food such as soda, cereal,
bread, etc. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and
the temperature controls will not function properly.
bread, etc. If the vents are blocked, airflow will be prevented and
the temperature controls will not function properly.
IMPORTANT: Because air circulates between both sections, any
odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must
thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent
odor transfer from food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must
thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To prevent
odor transfer from food, wrap or cover foods tightly.
U s i n g t h e C o n t ro l s
IMPORTANT:
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The refrigerator control adjusts the refrigerator compartment
temperature. The freezer control adjusts the freezer
compartment temperature.
temperature. The freezer control adjusts the freezer
compartment temperature.
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Wait 24 hours after you turn on the refrigerator before you put
food into it. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil.
food into it. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled
completely, your food may spoil.
NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer controls to a
lower (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any
faster.
lower (colder) setting will not cool the compartments any
faster.
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If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked before adjusting the controls.
freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not
blocked before adjusting the controls.
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The preset settings should be correct for normal household
usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as
cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.
NOTE: The factory recommended set points are 0°F (-18°C) for
the freezer and 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator.
the freezer and 37°F (3°C) for the refrigerator.
Turning Refrigerator On and Viewing Set Points
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Press and hold POWER (ON/OFF) for 2 seconds.
Viewing the Celsius Temperatures
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Press °C SELECT touch pad. The negative sign (-) will light
up. To redisplay degrees Fahrenheit, press °C SELECT again.
up. To redisplay degrees Fahrenheit, press °C SELECT again.
NOTE: If the freezer temperature is below zero, the negative sign
next to the freezer display will light up. This is normal.
next to the freezer display will light up. This is normal.
Adjusting Controls
The set point range for the freezer is -5°F to 5°F (-21°C to
-13°C). The set point range for the refrigerator is 34°F to 46°F
(1°C to 8°C).
-13°C). The set point range for the refrigerator is 34°F to 46°F
(1°C to 8°C).
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Press the refrigerator or freezer PLUS (+) or MINUS (-) key
pad until the desired temperature is reached.
pad until the desired temperature is reached.
NOTE: Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments. Recheck
the temperatures before other adjustments are made.
the temperatures before other adjustments are made.
WATER FILTER Status & Reset
NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may
be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable
cysts.
or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before
or after the system. Systems certified for cyst reduction may
be used on disinfected waters that may contain filterable
cysts.
The water filter display will help you know when it is time to
change your filter. To change the filter, see the “Water Filtration
System” section.
change your filter. To change the filter, see the “Water Filtration
System” section.
CONDITION/REASON:
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT:
ADJUSTMENT:
REFRIGERATOR too cold
Not set correctly for conditions
REFRIGERATOR Control 1°
higher
higher
REFRIGERATOR too warm
High use or room very warm
REFRIGERATOR Control 1°
lower
lower
FREEZER too cold
Not set correctly for conditions
FREEZER Control 1° higher
FREEZER too warm/too little
ice
ice
High use or heavy ice use
FREEZER Control 1° lower
INDICATOR:
STATUS:
99 percent
New filter installed
10 percent
Order replacement filter
0 percent or flow decreases
Replace filter