KI360FFHS - Refrigerator KELVINATOR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	French Door Refrigerator
Brand	Kelvinator
Model	KI360FFHS
Overall Width	36 inches (91.4 cm)
Overall Height	70 inches (177.8 cm)
Overall Depth	35 inches (88.9 cm)
Weight	Approximately 320 lbs (145 kg)
Power Supply	120 V, 60 Hz, 15 A
Energy Consumption	Estimated 650 kWh/year
Refrigerator Capacity	18.5 cu. ft. (524 L)
Freezer Capacity	7 cu. ft. (198 L)
Total Capacity	25.5 cu. ft. (722 L)
Ice Maker	Built-in, automatic
Water Dispenser	External, filtered
Shelves	3 adjustable glass shelves
Crispers	2 humidity-controlled crispers
Door Bins	6 adjustable door bins
Freezer Drawers	2 full-width freezer drawers
Defrost Type	Frost-free (auto defrost)
Temperature Control	Electronic, with digital display
Lighting	LED interior lighting
Condenser Coils	Clean twice a year with vacuum or brush
Water Filter	Replace every 6 months (model KWF500)
Leveling Legs	Adjustable front leveling legs
Reversible Doors	Not reversible (fixed hinge)

Frequently Asked Questions - KI360FFHS KELVINATOR

What are the recommended temperature settings for the refrigerator and freezer?

Set the refrigerator temperature to 37°F (3°C) and the freezer to 0°F (-18°C) for optimal food preservation.

How do I replace the water filter?

Locate the filter compartment (usually in the upper-right corner of the refrigerator), rotate the old filter counterclockwise to remove, insert the new filter (model KWF500) and rotate clockwise until tight. Run 2 gallons of water through the dispenser to clear air.

Why is my ice maker not producing ice?

Check if the ice maker is turned on (switch inside the freezer), ensure the water supply line is connected and not kinked, and confirm the freezer temperature is below 10°F (-12°C). Also, verify the water filter is not clogged.

How often should I clean the condenser coils?

Clean the condenser coils every 6 months using a brush or vacuum to remove dust and lint. Dirty coils reduce efficiency and can cause cooling problems.

The refrigerator is making unusual noises. Is this normal?

Some noise is normal, such as humming from the compressor, clicking when the ice maker cycles, or water flow sounds. However, loud rattling or persistent squeaking may require leveling the unit or checking for loose parts.

How do I adjust the leveling legs?

Turn the front leveling legs clockwise to raise the front or counterclockwise to lower. Use a screwdriver or adjustable wrench. Ensure the refrigerator is stable and doors close properly.

What should I do if the door won't close tightly?

Check for obstructions in the door bin or gasket. Ensure the refrigerator is level (adjust legs as needed). If the gasket is dirty or damaged, clean with mild soap or replace gasket.

Can I change the door swing direction?

The doors on this model are not reversible. The hinge configuration is fixed.

How to thaw frozen food quickly?

Place frozen food in the refrigerator compartment 24 hours before use, or use the microwave. Do not thaw at room temperature to avoid bacterial growth.

Where can I find replacement parts for my Kelvinator KI360FFHS?

Visit the Kelvinator website or contact their parts department. Common parts like water filters, shelves, and door bins can be ordered online through authorized dealers.

USER MANUAL KI360FFHS KELVINATOR

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MODEL: KI360FFW

KI360FFHS

Service and Spares

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local Kelvinator Service Centre by telephoning:

010 207 3000 (South African Customers) [phone] (International Customers)

Help us to help you

Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning. When you contact us we need to know:

• Your name
• Telephone Number
  ■ Physical Address where appliance is located
  ■ Model and Serial Number of the appliance
  ■ Clear and concise details of the fault

Customer Care

For general enquiries or information regarding Kelvinator appliances contact:

Customer Care Department

Kelvinator

P.O. Box 8334

Greenstone

1616

South African Customers: 010 207 3000

International Customers: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website : www.kelvinator.co.za

Kelvinator Guarantee Conditions

FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY

NOT FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL USE

ANY ALTERATION OR MODIFICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT VOIDS THE GUARANTEE

FAILURE TO USE A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR KELVINATOR AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENT OR GENUINE PARTS FOR INSTALLATION OR SERVICE VOIDS THE GUARANTEE

1. Kelvinator guarantees the equipment against defective material or faulty manufacture, provided it is used for domestic purposes only, for a period of 24 (twenty four) months, from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser. This guarantee only applies to Kelvinator large appliances.
2. (a) In the first 6 (six) months from date of purchase, for valid guarantee claims, collection, return and installation (Built-in and gas appliances) of the appliance will be free of charge within South Africa if installed by an authorized Kelvinator service agent.
   (b) For the remainder of the guarantee period where the repaired appliance is used or installed more than 50 kilometres from the nearest Kelvinator service agent or elsewhere in South Africa, travel costs to the place of use or installation shall be for the account of the purchaser.
3. This guarantee is given on condition that only labour, parts and accessories supplied by authorised agents are at all times used in connection with the appliance, including the installation thereof, and that an authorised Kelvinator service agent installs and/or services the appliance.
4. Kelvinator shall not be responsible for damage of any kind resulting from electricity fluctuations, faults in the building wiring, faulty installations, and improper use of controls or failure to use the appliance in accordance with the operating instructions and/or general misuse and/or abuse, or if not used for domestic purposes only, or for damage caused by a superior force (vis maior). Any repair or tampering by an unauthorised person or attempt to repair or tamper with the equipment, or use of parts not supplied by authorised agents, or alterations or modification to the equipment, shall render the guarantee null and void.
5. After the first 6 (six) months from the date of purchase, this guarantee does not apply to light bulbs, loose glass, glass oven doors and enamelled surfaces, filters and other parts subject to wear and tear or discolouring, as well as damage caused by abrasive and highly concentrated cleaners and/or cleaning materials or cleaners prohibited by the user manual.
6. Kelvinator shall not be responsible in terms of this guarantee for the replacement or repair of any part of the equipment which may have been damaged in transit if delivery is undertaken by any party other than Kelvinator or an authorised agent.
7. All gas appliances are to be installed by a gas installer, registered with SAQCC GAS. Electrical appliances are to be installed by a qualified electrician who is an authorised service agent or assisted by an authorised service agent from who proof of installation will be required.
8. Repairs carried out under guarantee have a guarantee period of 3 (three) months on the parts and labour supplied to repair the unit. Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of Kelvinator.
9. After expiry of 6 (six) months from the date of purchase the guarantee shall be available only to the original retail purchaser of Kelvinator domestic appliances from an authorised Kelvinator Dealer or Distributor and only where the appliance has been retained for use in the Republic of South Africa.
10. Failure to produce documentary proof of the date of original acquisition by the original purchaser to Kelvinator or an authorised service agent, will result in normal charges being levied for travel costs, the work carried out and the parts supplied, unless a production date can be proved to be within the 6 (six) months preceding the guarantee claim.
11. After 6 (six) months from the date of purchase of the appliance the liability of Kelvinator under this guarantee is limited to the replacement and/or repair of the defective parts within the guarantee period and does not extend to the installation or removal of the appliance.

(Effective 01 March 2011)

PARTS AND FEATURES

① Shelves of refrigerator chamber
② Glass cover
③ Crisper box
④ Leveling Legs
⑤ Bottle Racks
⑥ Recessed Handle
⑦ Door Switch
⑧ Temperature Control Knob

Please read this instruction book carefully before use and retain for future reference.

Well Ventilating

There is need of good ventilation around the refrigerator for easy dissipation of heat, high efficiency of refrigeration and low power consumption. For this purpose, sufficient clear space should be need around the refrigerator. Its back is at least 100mm away from the wall, its sides at least have a space of 100mm separately and the height from over its top is not less than 200mm. A clear space should be left to open its doors to 160 ^4

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Power Supply

The refrigerator is only applied with power supply of single phase alternating current of (220-240)V\~/50Hz;230V\~/60Hz. If fluctuation of voltage in the district user is of so large that the voltage exceeds the above scope, for safety sake, be sure to apply a.c. automatic voltage regulator to the refrigerator. The refrigerator must employ a special power socket instead of common one with other electric appliances. Its plug must match the socket with ground wire.

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Power Line Cord

The cord should be neither lengthened nor folded into coil during operation. Moreover, it is forbidden that cord is kept close onto the compressor at the back of the refrigerator, the surface temperature of which is quite high when operating. Touching with it would deactivate the insulation or cause leakage for electricity.

Protection from Moisture

Avoiding placing the refrigerator in a place where heavy moisture is present so as to minimize possibility of rusty for its metal parts. Still more, the refrigerator is forbidden to be directly sprayed by water, otherwise, poor insulation and current leakage would occur.

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2.Correctly positioning

Protection from Heat

The refrigerator should be far away from any heat source or direct sunshine.

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Fixing Stable

Floor on which refrigerator will be placed must be flat and solid. It should not be laid on any soft material such as foam plastic, etc. If the refrigerator is not on the same level, adjust the screws suitably. The refrigerator should not be placed near anything which may echo.

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Keep Away from Danger

It is inadvisable that the refrigerator is placed near any volatilizable or combustible such as gas, petrol, alcohol, lacquer and banana oil, etc. The above-mentioned objects can not be stored in the refrigerator.

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Moving

When fixed or moved, the refrigerator can not be set horizontally or declined to more than 45° or upside-down.

3.Cautions

★ It must be checked that the voltage used should be the same as the rated voltage before the refrigerator is used.

★ Water contained in food or getting into air inside the refrigerator by opening doors may form a layer of frost inside, It will weaken the refrigerator when the frost is thick, Defrosting on evaporator is operated manually. When the biggest thickness of the frost layer on the evaporator increase to 4mm, it must be turn off the power supply to defrost. The defrost water flow into the water collection pan through the drain port and evaporate by the heat of compressor.

★ If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must only be replaced by a repair shop appointed by the manufacturer, because special purpose tools are required.

★ It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this products in any way

When you change the light bulb or when the refrigerator is not in use for long periods, disconnect it from the electricity supply..

★ Wait for 5 minutes before restart the unit after the power supply blackout..

4. Changing the reversible door

This refrigerator has been built with the door hinges on the right. If you wish to change the opening direction, follow the instructions below:

1. Remove the upper hinge cover(6) first
2. Remove the two screws (1) that hold the upper hinge (5) (right side) to the frame. Take away the upper hinge (5).
3. Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching it.
4. Remove the two screws(8) that hold the lower hinge(2) and Make sure to Remove the lower hinge(2).

5. Remove the left front leg (4) and transfer it to the right side.

6. Remove the hole cover plate(7) to the right side.

7. Before placing this lower hinge(2), remove the bolt-pin (9) and reverse the direction of the lower hinge(2). Then install the lower hinge (2) onto the left side of the lower frame with two screws (8).

8. Insert the bolt-pin(9) to the lower hinge (2).

9. Set the door to its place making sure the door seat at the lower hinge(2)

10..While holding the door in the closed position secure the upper hinge (5) in the top frame of left side with two screws (1). Please remember that do not tighten the two screws(1) until the top of the door is levelled with the counter top.

1. Install the upper hinge cover(6) on the upper hinge..

4. Changing the reversible door

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.

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.

Tilt the appliance slightly towards the rear and prop it securely.

Unscrew the door hinge screws and remove the hinge pin bracket.

Open the door a little way and take it out downwards.

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Unscrew the upper pin and screw it into place on the opposite side.

Fit the door into the upper pin and close it.

Screw the hinge pin bracket securely into place on the opposite side using the screws.

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5.Maintenance

★ The refrigerator should be cleaned and maintained once a month.

When performing maintenance, make absolutely sure that the power plug is first disconnected from the power outlet.

★ Wipe the inner and outer surface of the refrigerator and its accessories with wet cloth. If they are too dirty, scrub them with neutral detergent, and then clean them with water and dry them with clean cloth. After this, a small quantify of glass wax is recommended to polish the refrigerator surface with a flannelette.

For cleaning, don't use hot water, diluent, petrol, alcohol, kerosene, washing powder, cleanser, aikailinous detergent, acid, Chemical cloth, etc. So as not to damage the lacquer coat and plastics. It is forbidden than the refrigerator is directly sprayed with water. Otherwise, it would cause rusty or weaken the insulation.

★ Be careful to upkeep the sealing rubber bars of the doors. They should always be cleaned.

★ If the plastic parts in refrigerator remain contaminated for a long time by oil (animal or vegetable), they will be easy aged and possibly cracked. The drain pan gets dirty very easily if it is not cleaned regularly, bad odours will be produced, get into the habit of cleaning this pan regularly.

1. When the refrigerator does not work

Check if there is a power failure.

Check if the power plug is plugged into the power outlet.

Check that the fuse has not blown.

1. When the refrigerator is cooling excessively

The temperature control dial may be set too high.

If you place foodstuffs containing a lot of moisture directly under the cool air outlets, they will freeze easily. This does not indicate a malfunction.

1. When the refrigerator is not cooling sufficiently

The food may be packed too tightly together which will block the flow of cool air.

You may have put something hot or a lot of foodstuffs into the refrigerator.

The door may not have been closed properly.

The door gaskets may be damaged.

The refrigerator may not be ventilated.

There may be insufficient clearance between the refrigerator and the surfaces. Immediately both sides and above.

The temperature control dial may not be set properly.

1. When the defrosting water overflows inside the refrigerator and onto the floor.

Check that the drain pipe and the drain hose are not clogged.

Check that the drain pan is housed properly.

Whether the thickness of the frost layer was thicker than 4mm when you make the refrigerator defrost.

1. When condensation form on the outside of the refrigerator.

Condensation may form on the outside when the humidity is high such as during a wet season. This is the same result as the condensation formed when chilled water is poured into a glass. It does not, therefore, indicate a failure, wipe dry with a dry cloth.

1. When you hear a sound like water flowing.

A sound like water flowing is the refrigerant flowing. It does not indicate a malfunction.

1. When the cabinet's side panel heats up

The side panel of the cabinet will heat up when the door is opened or closed frequently, when starting the unit and when the unit operates in summer with high ambient outside temperature, In such case, do not touch the panel, it results from the dissipation of the heat from inside the cabinet, and it does not mean that something is wrong with the refrigerator.

*For the detailed technical specifications, please refer to the nameplate at the back of the refrigerator..
*Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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KI360FFW

CB CE

PNC:928 462 121

CLIMATIC CATEGORY	N
PROTECTIVE CLASSIFICATION
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RESISTANCE	I
RATED VOLTAGE	220-240V~
RATED FREQUENCY	50Hz
RATED CURRENT	0.65A
TOTAL INPUT POWER	95W
RATED POWER OF LAMP	1W
REFRIGERANT	R600a(29g)
NET WEIGHT	53kg
GROSS CAPACITY	360L
ENERGY CONSUMPTION	0.49kWh/24hrs
Product Dimension (mm)	W600XD600XH1700

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KI360FFHS

CB CE

PNC:925 010 240

CLIMATIC CATEGORY	N
PROTECTIVE CLASSIFICATION
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
RESISTANCE	I
RATED VOLTAGE	220-240V~
RATED FREQUENCY	50Hz
RATED CURRENT	0.65A
TOTAL INPUT POWER	95W
RATED POWER OF LAMP	1W
REFRIGERANT	R600a(29g)
NET WEIGHT	53kg
GROSS CAPACITY	360L
ENERGY CONSUMPTION	0.49kWh/24hrs
Product Dimension (mm)	W600XD600XH1700