K320BFS - Fridge KELVINATOR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL K320BFS KELVINATOR

Kelvinator • IT'S FOR KEEPS •

Refrigerator Series

MODEL:KI320BF

KI320BFS

OWNER'S INSTRUCTIONS

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain for future reference.

Dear customer,

Before placing your new refrigerator/freezer into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance.

Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance.

Notes which are important for your safety or for the proper functioning of the appliance are stressed with a warning triangle and/or with signal words (Warning!, Caution!, Important!). Please observe the following carefully.

Supplementary information regarding operation and practical applications of the appliance appear after this symbol.

Tips and notes concerning economical and environmentally sound use of the appliance are marked with the cloverleaf.

The operating instructions contain instructions for the correction of possible malfunctions by the user in the section “Trouble shooting”. If these instructions should not be sufficient, contact your local Service Force Center.

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Contents

1. Important Safety Instruction
2. Remove transport packaging
3. Installation
4. Positioning
5. Reversing the door
   8.Description of the appliance
   8.View of the appliance
6. Starting up and temperature regulation
7. Interior Accessories
   10.Defrosting
8. Cleaning and Care
9. Energy Saving Tips
10. Trouble shooting
11. Changing the light bulb
12. Noises during Operation
13. Regulations, Standards, Guidelines
14. Disposal of the appliance

Important safety instructions

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure you fully understand them before installing or using the appliance.

Your safety is paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance.

Intended use

The refrigerator is intended for use in the home. It is suitable for the storage of food at low temperature. If the appliance is used for purposes other than those intended or used incorrectly, no liability can be accepted by the manufacturer for any damage that may be caused.

Alterations or changes to the refrigerator are not permitted for reasons of safety.

If you use the refrigerator in a commercial application or for purposes other than the cooling of foods, the manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages that may occur.

Prior to initial start-up

Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be plugged in. In the event of damage, please contact your supplier.

Refrigerant

Refrigerant gas is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance. Ensure that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged during transportation and installation.

If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

• Avoid open flames and sources of ignition.
  ● Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated.

The instructions shall include the warnings:

WARNING—Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING—Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING—Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING—Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING—This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNING—This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person

responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WARNING—Please keep the appliance away from substance, which can cause ignition.

WARNING—if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

WARNING---before obtaining access to terminals, all supply circuits must be disconnected.

WARNING---Please remove all the doors before you dispose your refrigerator.

Safety of children

Packaging (e.g. wraps, polystyrene) can be dangerous for children.

There is a risk of suffocation! Keep packaging material away from children!

Make old appliances unusable prior to disposal. Pull out the mains plug, cut off the mains cable, break or remove spring or bolt catches, if fitted. By doing this you ensure that children cannot lock themselves in the appliance when playing (there is risk of suffocation!) or get themselves into other dangerous situations.

Often children cannot recognize the hazards present in household appliances. It is therefore important that you ensure adequate supervision and never let children play with the appliance!

Daily Operation

Containers with flammable gases or liquids can leak at low temperatures. There is a risk of an explosion! Do not store any containers with flammable materials such as spray cans, fire extinguisher refill cartridges etc in the refrigerator and/or freezer.

Do not operate any electrical appliances in the refrigerator and/or freezer (e.g. electric ice cream makers, mixers etc.).

Before cleaning the appliance, always switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the house fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.

When unplugging always pull the plug from the mains socket, do not pull on the cable.

In case of malfunction

If a malfunction occurs on the appliance, please look first in the “Trouble shooting” section of these instructions. If the information given there does not help, please do not perform any further repairs yourself.

Under no circumstance should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunctioning. Contact your local Service Force Center.

Remove transport packaging

The appliance and the interior fittings are protected for transportation. Pull off the adhesive tape on the left and right side of the door. You can remove any remnants of adhesive using white spirit. Remove all adhesive tape and packing pieces from the interior of the appliance.

Positioning

Position the appliance away from sources of heat such as stoves, radiators, direct sunlight etc. Maximum performance and safety are guaranteed by maintaining the correct indoor temperature for the class of unit concerned, as specified on the rating plate. This application perform well from N to ST. The Appliance may not work properly if it is left for a longer period at a temperature above or below the indicated range.

Climate classification Ambient temperature
SN	10~32°C
N	16~32°C
ST	16~38°C
T	16~43°C

Appliances must not be exposed to rain. Sufficient air must be allowed to circulate in the lower rear section of appliances, as poor air circulation can affect performance. Built-in appliances should be positioned away from heat sources such as heaters and direct sunlight.

Reversing the door

The side at which the door opens can be changed from the right side (as supplied) to the left side, if the installation site requires.

Before you start lay the refrigerator on it's back in order to gain access to the base, you should rest it on soft foam packaging or similar material to avoid damaging the cooling pipes at the rear of the refrigerator.

1. Stand the refrigerator, use a flat bladed screw driver to remove the 4 screw covers at the rear of the refrigerator lid.

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1. Unscrew and lift the lid from the rear and remove it, then lift the upper door and place it on a padded surface to prevent it scratched.

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3.Remove the upper hinge core, transfer it to left side and tighten securely, then put it in a safe place

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1. Remove the two flange screw, then remove the middle hinge that hold the lower door in place. Lift the lower door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching it.

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1. Remove the hinge hole cover from the right holes as illustrated and transfer them to the uncover hole at the left side.

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1. Remove both adjustable feet and remove the bottom hinge bracket by unscrewing the bolts.

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1. Unscrew and remove the bottom hinge pin, turn the bracket over and replace it. Refit the bracket fitting the bottom hinge pin. Replace both adjustable feet. Transfer the lower door to the property position. Secure the door's level, make the bottom hinge pin into the lower hole of the door, then tight the bolts.

Diagram showing a mechanical assembly process with green components and a 3D model of a rack or storage unit (no text or symbols present)

1. Make the middle hinge reverse the direction 180 degree, then transfer it to the left property position. Make the middle hinge pin in the upper hole of the lower door, then tight the bolts. Transfer the upper door to the property position. Secure the door's level; make the middle hinge pin into the lower hole of the upper door.

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1. Replace the lid by fitting the upper hinge core into the upper door's hole, securing it with the 4 screws. Replace the screw covers.

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Warning!

When changing the side at which the door opens, the appliance must not be connected to the mains. Remove plug from the mains beforehand.

When you reverse the door, please do this first:

Technical line drawing of a door frame with labeled points A and B (no text or symbols beyond labels)

Move the accessory B from the upper cover of upper door and fit the accessory A that is a small detachable part from a small bag.

Description of the appliance

View of the appliance

1.Temperature regulator
2.Storage shelf.
3.Crisper Cover
4.Crisper
5. Upper Crisper in freezer
6.Middle Crisper in freezer
7. Lower Crisper in freezer
8. Upper Door shelf
9. Lower Door shelf

Technical diagram of a refrigerator with numbered parts for identification

Starting up and temperature regulation

Insert the plug of the connection lead into the plug socket with protective earth contact. When the refrigerator compartment door is opened, the internal lighting is switched on.

The temperature selector knob is located on the right side of the refrigerator compartment.

Setting 0 means:

Off.

Turning clockwise in direction Refrigerating unit on, the latter then operating automatically.

Setting 1 means:

Highest temperature, warmest setting.

Setting 7 (end-stop) means:

Lowest temperature, coldest setting.

White plastic electrical plug or motor component with no visible text or symbols

Normally we advise you select setting of 3 or 4, if you want the temperature warmer or colder please turn the knob to lower or higher setting accordingly.

Important!

High ambient temperatures (e.g. on hot summer days) and a cold setting on the temperature regulator (position 6 to 7) can cause the compressor to run continuously or even non-stop!

Reason: when the ambient temperature is high, the compressor must run continuously to maintain the low temperature in the appliance.

Interior accessories

Storage shelves/wire tray

Various glass or plastic storage shelves or wire trays are included with your appliance - different models have different combinations.

You should always slide one of the full size glass storage shelves into the lowest set of guides, above the fruit and vegetable containers, and keep it in this position.

The height of the storage shelves can be adjusted:

To do this, pull the storage shelf forward until it can be swiveled upwards or downwards and removed. Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.

Correct storage

1. Ready meals, pastries, and preserves
2. Meat, salami, cold cuts, dairy produce
3. Cheese storage, fruit, and vegetables
4. Meat, Cream and other food needed be frozen
5. Butter, cheese, and preserves
6. Drinks

Diagram of a refrigerator interior with numbered compartments and labeled doors for identification

Tips:

Food in the refrigerator should always be covered or packaged, to prevent drying and tainting of other food.

The following are suited for packaging:

Polyethylene airtight bags and wraps,

Plastic containers with lids;

Special plastic covers with elastic,

Aluminium foil.

Defrosting

The rear wall of the refrigerator compartment covers with frost when the compressor is running, and defrosts when the compressor is off. The water from the thawing frost evaporates by itself.

Switching off the appliance

To switch off the appliance, turn the temperature regulator to position "0".

If the appliance is not going to be used for an extended period:

Remove all refrigerated packages.

Switch off the appliance by turning the temperature regulator to position "0".

Remove the mains plug or switch off or disconnect the electricity supply.

Clean thoroughly (see section: Cleaning and Care)

Leave the door open to avoid the build up of odors.

Cleaning and Care

For hygienic reasons the appliance interior, including interior accessories, should be cleaned regularly.

Warning!

The appliance may not be connected to the mains during cleaning. Danger of electrical shock! Before cleaning switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.

Never clean the appliance with a steam cleaner. Moisture could accumulate in electrical components, danger of electrical shock! Hot vapors can lead to the damage of plastic parts.

The appliance must be dry before it is placed back into service.

Important!

Ethereal oils and organic solvents can attack plastic parts, e.g. lemon juice or the juice from orange peel, butyric acid, cleanser that contain acetic acid.

Do not allow such substances to come into contact with appliance parts.

Do not use any abrasive cleansers.

Remove the food from the refrigerator. Store it in a cool place, well covered.

Switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the mains, or switch off or turn out the circuit breaker or fuse.

Clean the appliance and the interior accessories with a cloth and lukewarm water. Commercially available dish washing detergents may also be used.

After cleaning wipe with fresh water and rub dry.

Accumulation of dust at the condenser increases energy consumption.

For this reason carefully clean the condenser at the back of the appliance once a year with a soft brush or a vacuum cleaner.

Check the water drain hole on the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment.

Clear a blocked drain hole with the aid of something like soft green peg, be careful not to make any damage to the cabinet by sharp things.

After everything is dry place appliance back into service.

Energy Saving tips

1. Do not place warm foods into the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool first. Do not install the appliance near cookers, radiators or other sources of warmth. High ambient temperatures cause longer, more frequent operation of the compressor

2. In order to make the cooling system work efficiently, please make sure the side plates and back plate of the product are with some distance from the wall. It is strongly recommended that the distance should be more than 50mm.

3. When the product works, please do not open the door too often or leave the door open any longer than necessary.

4. Do not set temperature any colder than necessary.

5. The direct cooling refrigerator (with a freezer) needs to be defrosted when necessary.

6. The sketch map shows the right combination of the drawers, baskets and shelves which can lead to the more energy efficiency. If users adjusted the combination, it would result the energy-consuming.

Trouble shooting

Correcting Malfunctions

Spare parts:

The following spare parts can be ordered from your local Service Force Center. You can fit these yourself without any special skill or training, e.g.:

butter/cheese compartment,

egg holders,

door racks,

fruit and vegetable drawers,

storage racks.

A malfunction may be caused by only a minor fault that you can rectify yourself using the following instructions. Do not perform any other work on the appliance if the following information does not provide assistance in your specific case.

Important!

Repairs to refrigerators/freezers may only be performed by competent service engineers. Improper repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. If your appliance needs repairing, please contact your specialist dealer or your local Service Force Center.

Symptom	Possible Cause	Remedy
Appliance does not work.	Appliance is not switched on. Switch on the appliance.
	Mains plug is not plugged in or is loose.	Insert mains plug.
	Fuse has blown or is defective. Check fuse, replace if necessary.
	Socket is defective. Mains malfunctions are to be corrected by an electrician.
Appliance cools too much. Temperature is set too cold. Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily.
The food is too warm.	Temperature is not properly adjusted.	Please look in the “initial Start Up” section.
	Door was open for an extended period.	Open the door only as long as necessary.
	A large quantity of warm food was placed in the appliance within the last 24 hours.	Turn the temperature regulation to a colder setting temporarily.
	The appliance is near a heat source. Please look in the “installation location” section.
Interior lighting does not work. Light bulb is defective. Please look in the “changing the Light Bulb” section.
Heavy build-up of frost, possibly also on the door seal.	Door seal is not air-tight(possibly after reversing the door).	Carefully warm the leaking sections of the door seal with a hair dryer(on a cool setting). At the same time shape the warmed door seal by hand such that it sits correctly.
Unusual noises.	Appliance is not level. Readjust the feet.
	The appliance is touching the wall or other objects.	Move the appliance slightly.
	A component, e.g. a pipe, on the rear of the appliance is touching another part of the appliance or the wall.	If necessary, carefully bend the component out of the way.
The compressor does not start immediately after changing the temperature setting.	This is normal, no error has occurred.	The compressor starts after a period of time.
Water on the floor or storage shelves.	Water drain hole is blocked. See the “cleaning and care” section.

Changing the light bulb

Warning!

Before changing the light bulb, switch off the appliance and unplug it, or pull the fuse or the circuit breaker.

Light bulb data: 220-240 V, max. 15 W

To switch off the appliance, set the temperature regulator to position "0".

Unplug the mains plug.

To change the light bulb, undo the screw.

Press the light bulb cover as shown and slide it backwards.

Change the defective light bulb.

Refit the light bulb cover and the screw.

Put the refrigerator back into operation.

Noises during Operation

The following noises are characteristic of refrigeration appliances:

Clicks

Whenever the compressor switches on or off, a click can be heard.

Humming

As soon as the compressor is in operation, you can hear it humming.

Bubbling

When refrigerant flows into thin tubes, you can hear bubbling or splashing noises.

Splashing

Even after the compressor has been switched off, this noise can be heard for a short time.

Regulations, Standards, Guidelines

This appliance is in accordance with the following EU guidelines:

-73/23/EEC low voltage guidelines.

-89/336/EEC EMC Directive

-643/2009 ecodesign requirements for household refrigerating appliances.

-2009/125/EC framework for the settling of ecodesign requirements for energy-using

Disposal of the appliance

It is prohibited to dispose of this appliance in domestic household waste.

For disposal there are several possibilities:

a) The municipality has established collection systems, where electronic waste can be disposed of at least free of charge to the user.

b) The manufacturer will take back the old appliance for disposal at least free of charge to the user.

c) As old products contain valuable resources, they can be sold to scrap metal dealers.

Wild disposal of waste in forests and landscapes endangers your health when hazardous substances leak into the ground-water and fin their way into the food chain.

Meaning of crossed out wheeled dustbin:

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted Municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.

Contact your local government for the information regarding the collection systems available.

If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the foodchain, damaging your health and well-being

This symbol on the product or in the instructions mean that your electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed at the end of life separately from your household waste.

There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU. For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product.