Siemens Fridge Freezer troubleshooting

Siemens fridge freezer troubleshooting

Siemens fridge freezers can function improperly from time to time. It shouldn’t make you worried and depressed. In order to prevent such negative emotions use the troubleshooting instructions which are clearly given here. Step-by-step explanations will lead you out of almost any difficult situation in most cases if you do everything correctly and according to the guide.

Siemens KG36NHI32 Fridge Freezer Troubleshooting

FaultPossible causeRemedial action
Temperature differs greatly from the set value.In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes.
If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value.
If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day.
The light does not work.The bulb is defective.Replace bulb. Fig. Dl/B
1. Switch the appliance off.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Remove bulb cover from the rear.
4. Change the bulb.
Light switch is jammed.Check whether it can be moved. Fig. BI/A
Bottom of the refrigerator compartment is wetThe condensation channelClean the condensation channel
The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer.Appliance opened frequently.Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
The ventilation openings have been covered.Remove obstacles.
Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen.Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold.Freezer compartment door is open.Close the freezer compartment door.
Temperature has been set too low.Increase the temperature.
Super freezing is switched on.Switch off super freezing.
The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer.Appliance opened frequently.Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
The ventilation openings have been covered.Remove obstacles.
Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen.Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
Temperature display for the refrigerator compartment flashes. Fig. 0/3Appliance opened frequently.Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
Too much food was placed in the compartment.Before placing food in the freezer, press the super button
The airing and ventilation openings are blocked.Remove obstacles.
Appliance has no refrigeration capacity.Appliance has been switched off.Press main On/Off switch. Fig. 0 1 Check whether the power is on. Check the fuse.
Power failure.
The fuse has been switched off.
The mains plug has not been inserted properly.
The interior light glows at a reduced luminosity when the door is almost closed (or light switch depressed).Ambient temperature is below 20 °C or super freezing has been switched on.The interior light goes out again at ambient temperatures above 20 °C or after super freezing has been switched off.
Not a fault!

Siemens KG39FPI35, Siemens KG33VVW31G Fridge Freezer Troubleshooting

FaultPossible causeRemedial action
Appliance has no refrigeration capacity.Appliance has been switched off.Press the On/Off button.
The light does not work.Power failure.Check whether the power is on.
The display does not illuminate.The fuse has been switched off.Check the fuse.
The mains plug has not been inserted properly.Check whether the mains plug is secure.
Appliance is not cooling, temperature display and light are lit.Showroom mode is switched on.Hold down alarm button for 10 seconds until an acknowledgement signal sounds.
After a short time check whether your appliance is cooling.
The light does not function.The LED light is defective.
Appliance was open too long.When the appliance is closed and opened, the light is on again.
Light is switched off after approx. 10 min.
Temperature display for the refrigerator compartment flashes.Appliance opened frequently.Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
Too much food was placed in the compartment.Before placing food in the freezer, press the super button 5.
The airing and ventilation openings are blocked.Remove obstacles.
Warning signal sounds and the temperature display flashes.Freezer compartment door is open.
The freezer compartment is too warm! Frozen food is at risk.Too much food was placed in the freezer compartment at once.
Temperature differs greatly from the set value.In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes.
If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value.
If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day.
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold.Temperature has been set too low.Increase the temperature.
The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer.Appliance opened frequently.Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
The ventilation openings have been covered.Remove obstacles.

Siemens KA92DAI20G Fridge Freezer Troubleshooting

FaultPossible causeRemedial action
Despite prolonged operating time, ice cubes are not being dispensed.Tap turned off.Turn on tap.
Water supply is interrupted. Water pressure too low.Inform plumber.
Ice and water dispenser is switched off. "IWD off” is lit on the display panel.Switch on ice and water dispenser
Freezer compartment too warm.Lower temperature in the freezer compartment
Ice cubes are in the ice cube container but are not being dispensed.Ice cubes are frozen together.Remove and empty the ice cube container.
Ice cubes are jammed in the outlet of the ice cube container or in the ice crusher.Remove the ice cube container and rotate the screw conveyor by hand. Loosen any jammed chunks of ice with a wooden chopstick.
Ice cubes are watery.Remove the ice cube maker, empty and rub dry.
Ice cubes have melted.Freezer compartment door is open.Close the door.
Power failure.Check whether the power is on.
Water dispenser is not functioning.Tap turned off.Turn on tap.
Water supply is interrupted. Water pressure too low.Inform plumber.
The 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.Connect the appliance to the stipulated water pressure only
The water filter is bunged up or used.Change the water filter.
Temperature in the freezer compartment is too warm.Set temperature slightly colder in the freezer compartment.
Bubbling, gurgling noises in the water line.Water supply is interrupted or water line is blocked.1. Check water supply.
2. Check whether the water line is blocked.
3. In certain cases, briefly switching off the ice and water dispenser is sufficient

Siemens KA90DVI20G Fridge Freezer Troubleshooting

ProblemPossible causeRemedy
Appliance is not cooling/ freezing.Power cut.Check whether there is power to the appliance.
The lighting is not working.Circuit-breaker is switched off.Check circuit-breaker.
The display does not light up.Power plug not properly plugged in.Check whether power plug is properly plugged in.
The refrigeration unit switches on with increasing frequency and for longer periods.The appliance door is being opened frequently.Do not open the appliance door unnecessarily.
The ventilation openings are covered.Remove any obstructions.
Placing large quantities of food in the appliance.Switch on fast cooling/fast freezing function.
The fridge compartment/ freezer compartment is too cold.The temperature setting is too low.Set a higher temperature.
The (LED) lighting does not work.The LED lighting is faulty.
Light switch is sticking.Check whether you can move the light switch.
The appliance door was opened for too long.After closing and opening the appliance door, the lighting is switched on again.
The lighting switches off after approx. 10 minutes.
Unpleasant smells are noticeable.Strongly smelling food not packed in air-tight containers.Clean the appliance. Pack strongly smelling food in air-tight containers
Warning beeper sounds or temperature indicator flashes. It is too warm in the fridge or freezer compartment. Food is at risk.Appliance door is open.
Too much food was stored at once.
Cold storage container (if existing) does not cool.Disconnect the appliance from the mains (power failure or power plug pulled).Reset the desired temperature.
Ice-maker not working.Ice-maker is not connected to the power supply.Call After-sales Service.
Ice-maker is not receiving a supply of water.Make sure that the water supply is properly connected.
The temperature in the freezer compartment is too high.Check the freezer compartment temperature setting and set it slightly colder if necessary.
Ice-maker is not making enough ice or the ice is misshapen.Appliance or ice-maker has only been switched on for a short time.It takes roughly 24 hours for ice production to start.
A large quantity of ice has been dispensed.It takes roughly 24 hours for the ice-cube container to be refilled.
Low water pressure.The appliance should only be connected to a water supply with the specified pressure
Water filter clogged or used up.Replace water filter.