Brand: SIEMENS
Category: Refrigerator
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for KI81R..
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:22 p.m.
Warranty Information
The manufacturer's warranty for private consumers in the European Economic Area is at least 2 years.
Switching on the appliance: Press the power button. The appliance will begin to cool. Allow several hours for the set temperature to be reached before loading food.
Operating Tips: Close the door briefly to allow the vacuum to release before opening.
Switching off the appliance: Press the power button. The appliance will stop cooling.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Fault | Cause | troubleshooting |
|---|---|---|
| The appliance is not working. | The mains plug has not been inserted properly. | Check whether the mains plug for the power cord is fully inserted into the socket. |
| No displays light up. | Fuse has been tripped. | Check the fuses. |
| The power has failed. | 1. Check whether the power is on. 2. Place ice packs (if available) on the top shelf. | |
| The appliance is not cooling, the displays and lighting light up. | Showroom mode is switched on. | "Carry out the appliance self-test." → Page 25 ✓ Once the appliance self-test has ended, the appliance switches to normal operation. |
| The LED lighting does not work. | Different causes are possible. | Call the after-sales service. → "Customer Service", Page 26 |
| Do not remove the lamp cover. | ||
| The refrigeration unit is switching on more frequently and for longer. | The appliance door was opened frequently. | Do not open appliance door unnecessarily. |
| The ventilation openings are covered up. | Remove any obstructions from in front of the ventilation openings. | |
| 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 19 |
| Information on display panel | ||
| E or d appears in the temperature display. | The electronics have detected a fault. | Call the after-sales service. → "Customer Service", Page 26 |
| A warning signal sounds and alarm lights up. | Different causes are possible. | Press alarm. ✓ The alarm is switched off. |
| The appliance door is open. | Close the appliance door. | |
| Temperature problem | ||
| The temperature differs greatly from the setting. | Different causes are possible. | 1. "Switch off the appliance." → Page 16 2. "Switch the appliance back on after five minutes." → Page 16 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. |
| Noise | ||
| Appliance has a humming sound. | Not a fault. A motor is running, e.g. refrigerating unit, fan. | No action required. |
| The appliance bubbles, buzzes or gargles. | Not a fault. Refrigerant flows through the pipes. | No action required. |
| The appliance clicks. | Not a fault. Motor, 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. | |
| Odours | ||
| The appliance has an unpleasant smell. | Different causes are possible. | 1. "Prepare the appliance for cleaning." → Page 19 2. "Clean the appliance." → Page 19 3. Clean all food packaging. 4. To prevent odours from forming, store strong smelling food in airtight containers. 5. After 24 hours, check whether odours are still forming. |