HJA250 - Refrigerator Helkama - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Larder fridge (cooler only, no freezer compartment)
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Current Rating	10 or 16 A (depending on socket)
Climate Class	T, ST, N, SN (ambient 10°C to 43°C)
Thermostat Control	Rotary knob positions 1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest), • (off)
Refrigerant	R600a (if indicated on label)
Defrosting	Automatic in refrigerator compartment; manual clean of drain hole
Lighting	Max 15 W incandescent bulb; LED (if applicable) replaceable only by authorized service
Shelves	Adjustable glass shelves, bottle shelves, butter & cheese shelf, egg holder
Crisper	Humidity-controlled crisper drawer
Levelling Feet	Adjustable front legs
Door Reversal	Possible on models without front handles; contact authorized service
Clean Maintenance	Clean with bicarbonate solution; condenser cleaned twice a year
Safety Features	Grounded plug; 5-minute delay after unplugging; child lock removal for old units
Energy Saving Tips	Keep away from heat sources; avoid frequent door opening; cover liquids
Intended Use	Household and similar domestic applications

Frequently Asked Questions - HJA250 Helkama

How do I set the thermostat temperature?

Rotate the thermostat knob to a position between 1 (warmest) and 5 (coldest). For short-term storage, use 1-3; for long-term storage, use 3-4. The '•' position turns the cooling off.

How often should I defrost the refrigerator?

Defrosting occurs automatically. However, if an excessively thick ice layer forms on the back wall, manually defrost by unplugging the appliance and letting ice melt. Clean the drain hole regularly to prevent water accumulation.

Why is there water at the bottom of my refrigerator?

Check if the defrost water drain hole is clogged. Use the defrost drain plug to clean it. Also ensure the appliance is level.

What should I do if the refrigerator is not cooling enough?

Check that the thermostat is not set to '•', the door is closed properly, the condenser is dust-free, and there is adequate ventilation around the appliance. Also ensure the ambient temperature is within the climate class range (16-38°C).

How do I replace the interior light bulb?

Unplug the fridge. Remove the light cover using a screwdriver. Replace with a bulb of max 15 Watts. Reinstall the cover. Wait 5 minutes before plugging back in. If your fridge has LED lighting, contact authorized service.

Can I change the door opening direction?

Door reversal is possible only on models without front handles. If your model supports it, contact an authorized service agent to perform the change.

Why does my refrigerator make a bubbling noise?

The cooling gas circulating in the system may produce a slight bubbling sound, even when the compressor is off. This is normal. If the sound is different or loud, check that the appliance is level and nothing is touching the rear.

How should I clean the refrigerator?

Unplug the appliance. Clean with a solution of warm water and baking soda (1 teaspoon per liter). Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive products. Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year.

What energy saving tips can I follow?

Install the fridge in a cool, ventilated place away from heat sources. Allow hot food to cool before placing inside. Cover liquids to reduce humidity. Avoid frequent door openings and keep door gaskets clean and pliable.

How do I transport the refrigerator?

Keep the fridge upright. Remove or secure all moving parts (shelves, crisper). Use a wide strap or strong rope to secure the appliance. Follow instructions on the packaging if available.

USER MANUAL HJA250 Helkama

FUNCTIONS AND POSSIBILITIES 7

PART 2. FUNCTIONS AND POSSIBILITIES

PART 4. TRANSPORT AND CHANGING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION

Before starting

PART 2. DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS AND POSSIBILITIES

Thermostat

Defrosting

PART 4. TRANSPORT AND MOVING THE CABINET

Changing the door hinge (On some models)

Old and out-of-order fridges or freezers 27

Safety warnings....27

Installing and Operating your Fridge 28

Thermostat Setting 29

USAGE INFORMATION 29

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 30

Defrosting 31

Replacing The Bulb 31

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF 32

INSTALLATION POSITION 32

Transportation and Changing of Installation Position 32

Repositioning the door 32

BEFORE CALLING SERVICE 32

Tips for saving energy 34

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS ......35

CHAPTER 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

General 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 use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: To avoid any hazards resulting from the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the following instructions:

WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

Symbol ISO 7010 W021

WARNING: Risk of fire / flammable materials

- If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler), take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open flames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

- While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.

- Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

- This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications such as:

- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments.

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.

- bed and breakfast type environments;

- catering and similar non-retail applications.

- If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

- A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 10 or 16 amperes depending on socket loading. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.

- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.

- This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

Old and out-of-order fridges or freezers

- If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.

- Old fridges and freezers may contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC or HFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.

Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.

Notes:

- Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.

- Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.

- This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for losses incurred.

- This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing food. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for losses to be incurred in the contrary case.

Safety warnings

• Do not connect your Fridge to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• This appliance is designed for use by adults. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord or plug with wet hands, as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the ice-making compartment, as they can burst when the contents freeze.
• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure their tops are tightly closed.
• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice cream or

ice cubes immediately after taking them out of the ice-making compartment.

Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause health issues such as food poisoning.

Do not cover the body or top of the fridge with lace. This affects the performance of your fridge.

Secure any accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to the accessories.

Do not use a plug adapter.

Installing and Operating Your Fridge

Before starting to use your fridge, you should pay attention to the following points:

Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50 Hz.

Before using your fridge, please call the nearest Authorised Service for help with installation, operation, and usage.

We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.

Place your fridge where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens, and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

Your fridge should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.

When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.

Do not place heavy items on the appliance.

Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm of free space is available above it.

If you place your fridge next to your kitchen cabinets, leave a space of 2 cm between them.

Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° (as shown in the figure) to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.

The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free space not exceeding 75 mm.

Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This should be done before placing food in the fridge.

Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the fridge after cleaning.

Before Using Your Fridge

When using your fridge for the first time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.

- Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

CHAPTER 2. USAGE INFORMATION

Thermostat Setting

Larders (coolers) do not have a freezer compartment but can cool below 5°C.

- The thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator. By rotating the knob from position « 1 » to « 5 », colder temperatures can be obtained.

- The « • » position shows that the thermostat is closed and no cooling is available.

- For short-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set the knob between minimum and medium position (1-3).

- For long-term storage of food in the refrigerator compartment, you can set knob to medium position (3-4).

- Note that: the ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. If required, change the temperature setting.

- Larders (coolers) do not have a freezer compartment but can cool below 5°C.

- When you first switch on the appliance, allow it to operate for 24 hours continuously to cool down to the correct temperature.

- During this initial 24 hour period do not open the door or place a lot of food inside the appliance.

- If the appliance is switched off or unplugged, wait at least 5 minutes before plugging the appliance in or restarting it in order not to damage the compressor.

- This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C - 38°C range.

CHAPTER 3. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

- Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.

- Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.

- The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

- Clean the accessories separately with soap and water. Do not clean them in the dishwasher.

- Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have finished cleaning, reconnect the plug to the mains supply with dry hands.

- Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity.

THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED.

Defrosting

• Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment during operation; the water is collected by the evaporation tray and evaporates automatically.
• The evaporation tray and the water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting at the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.
• You can also clean the drain hole by pouring 1/2 glass of water down it.

Replacing The Bulb

To replace the bulb in freezer and fridge departments:

1- Unplug your fridge. 2- Remove the cover of the box from the claws using a screwdriver.

3- Replace with a bulb of maximum 15 Watts.

4- Install the cover.

5- Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging and bring the thermostat to its original position.

Replacing LED Lighting

If your refrigerator has LED lighting, contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only.

CHAPTER 4.

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLATION POSITION

Transportation and Changing of Installation Position

• The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.
• During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting.
• Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the moving objects (i.e., shelves, crisper, etc.) should be taken out or fixed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.

Carry your fridge in the upright position.

Repositioning the door

• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your refrigerator door if the door handle on your refrigerator is installed from the front surface of the door.
• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any handles.
• If the door opening direction of your refrigerator may be changed, you should contact the nearest Authorised Service Agent to have the opening direction changed.

CHAPTER 5. BEFORE CALLING SERVICE

If your refrigerator is not operating as expected, check the solutions listed below before calling an electrician or the after sales service.

What to do if your refrigerator does not operate:

Check that:

• Your fridge is plugged in and switched on,
• The fuse is not blown and there is not a power cut,
• The thermostat setting is in the on « • » position,
• The socket is no longer functioning. To check this, plug in an appliance that you know is working into the same socket.

What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly:

Check that:

• You have not overloaded the appliance, • The doors are fully closed,
• There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough space for air circulation at the rear and side of the appliance.

If the appliance is making a noise:

The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. This is normal. If these sounds are different, check that:

• The appliance is level, - Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance, - Items on or in the appliance are vibrating.

If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator:

Check that:

The drain hole for the defrost water is not clogged (use the defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).

If your fridge is not cooling enough:

Your fridge is designed to operate within specific ambient temperature ranges, according to the climate class stated on the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge outside the stated temperature value limits.

Climate Class Ambient Temperature (°C)
T Between 16 and 43 (°C)
ST Between 16 and 38 (°C)
N	Between 16 and 32 (°C)
SN Between 10 and 32 (°C)

Recommendations

• To increase space and improve the appearance, the « cooling section » of refrigerators is positioned inside the back wall of the refrigerator compartment. When the appliance is running, this wall is covered with frost or water drops when the compressor is running. This is normal. The appliance should be defrosted only if an excessively thick ice layer forms on the back wall.
• If the appliance is not used for a long time (for example during holidays), set the thermostat knob to the « • » position. Defrost and clean the refrigerator, leaving the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and smell.

Conformity Information

- This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C - 32°C range.

Tips for saving energy

1. Install the appliance in a cool, well-ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near a heat source (radiator, cooker, etc.). Otherwise, use an insulating plate. 2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance. 3. Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance. Otherwise, humidity increases in the appliance, and the working time gets longer. Also, covering drinks and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste. 4. Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently, as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often. 5. Keep the covers of the different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller, etc.) closed. 6. Door gaskets must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS

This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model.

1) Thermostat box 5) Levelling feet 2) Refrigerator shelves 6) Bottle shelves 3) Crisper cover 7) Butter & Cheese shelf 4) Crisper 8) Egg holder