KI344BF - Refrigerator KELVINATOR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Refrigerator
Brand	Kelvinator
Model	KI344BF
Power Supply	220-240V/50Hz
Light Bulb	~220-240V/50Hz/10W
Control Knob	Adjustable (OFF, 1-7)
Heater Switch	ON when ambient < 10°C, OFF normally
Freezer Temperature	< -18°C
Fresh Compartment Temperature	0 - 10°C
Defrosting Method	Manual (unplug, use hot water ~50°C)
Cleaning	Water and neutral detergent; never use harsh chemicals
Safety Requirements	Grounded socket, no flammable environment
Ice Tray	Included
Freezer Drawer	Included
Normal Operation Sounds	Refrigerant flow like a rivulet; warm sides
Installation Notes	Avoid direct sunlight and heat sources; well-ventilated area
Food Storage Classification	Frozen food in freezer; fresh food in fresh compartment
Power Off Preparation	Set freezer knob to 7 two hours before power cut

Frequently Asked Questions - KI344BF KELVINATOR

What should I do if the refrigerator doesn't work?

Check that the power supply is connected and the plug is firmly in the socket. Ensure the control knob is not set to OFF. If the voltage is low, contact an electrician.

Why is my refrigerator making a rivulet sound?

This sound is normal and is caused by the refrigerant flowing inside the system pipes.

How do I change the light bulb?

Unplug the refrigerator first. Pull down the light cover and replace the bulb with one rated ~220-240V/50Hz/10W.

How do I defrost the freezer?

Unplug the unit and remove all food and drawers. Place a bowl of hot water (about 50°C) in the freezer compartment to speed up melting. Never use sharp instruments or a blower heater.

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

Check if the control knob is set to a low number. Avoid overfilling, putting hot food inside, opening the door too often, or placing the unit near a heat source or direct sunlight.

Why is there moisture on the door edges?

This is normal in humid environments. Wipe it with a dry cloth.

How should I clean the refrigerator?

Always unplug first. Clean inside and outside with water and a little neutral detergent. Never use boiling water, harsh cleaning agents, acid, alkali, or benzene.

What precautions should I take when leaving the unit switched off for a long time?

Unplug and clean thoroughly. Leave the door slightly open (a suitable gap) and place the unit in a well-ventilated area to avoid odors.

How do I adjust the temperature?

Use the control knob. A larger number means a lower (colder) temperature, a smaller number means a higher temperature. 'OFF' stops the unit.

What is the heater switch for?

The heater switch should be turned ON when the ambient temperature is below 10°C to prevent freezing issues. For normal use, keep it OFF.

USER MANUAL KI344BF KELVINATOR

Owner's Operation Manual

*Design and specifications are subjected to changes without prior notice

TROUBLE SHOOTING

FOLLOWING PHENOMENON IS NORMAL FOLLOWING PHENOMENON IS NORMAL

The sound like a rivulet is caused by the refrigerant flowing inside of the system pipe.

While the unit runs, heat is emitted from both sides of the cabinet.

When the environment is too humid, the edges around door may have a little moisture, wipe it with a dry cloth.

CHANGE THE LIGHT BULBCHANGE THE LIGHT RULB

Before changing the light bulb, please unplug the refrigerator first, then pull down the light cover and change the light bulb according to the picture. Make sure the light bulb is \~220-240V/50Hz/10W.

CONTENT

Safety Precaution 1

Parts 2

Placement 3

Operation check 4

Food storage 5---7

Maintenance 8

Trouble Shooting 9---10

Before asking for repair service, please check the following issues first:

Trouble	Possibility
The unit doesn't work	● Power has not been supplied, or the plug is too loose to fit in the socket.● Low voltage● The control knob is set at OFF "
The unit works inefficiently	● The control knob is set at a low number position● Too much food in the unit● Hot food in the unit● Door opened & closed too frequently● There is a heat source nearby● The unit is exposed to direct sunlight
Noise	● Floor is not flat, and the unit is not placed steadily.● Components are not placed in the right position
Food frozen	● Is the control knob set at proper position?

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

Always unplug the unit before cleaning.

The unit should be cleaned frequently both inside and outside using water and a little neutral detergent. Never use boiling water, harsh cleaning agents, acid, alkali or benzene etc.

DEFROSTING

Pull out the freezer drawer to see whether the ice is built on metal shelf very thick. While removing the ice, first you should pull out the plug from the socket, then move out all the food, ice tray and drawers, opening the door, if you want to speed up, you could put a bowl of hot water (about 50°C) in the freezer compartment. After the ice is molten, you should use a dry cloth to wipe it.

Note: don't use sharp in strument or heat unit directly by blower.

LEAVING THE UNIT SWITCHED OFF

If the unit will be switched off for a long time, the plug should be pulled out, then clean the unit thoroughly. Ensure that the door cannot be fully closed (leave a suitable gap), and place the unit in a well-ventilated area to avoid any odor.

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SAFETY PRECAUTION

Please always follow the safety hint listed below:

The power supply for the unit should be exactly the same as described on the data sheet, and use the standard socket which must be well grounded.

The unit should be operated in the absence of flammable or explosive fumes. It is prohibited to put the flammable, acid or erosive volatility goods into cabinet.

Please unplug the unit first when you replace the light bulb or repair the refrigerator.

Please unplug the unit immediately if you find any abnormal smell or smoke, and contact the service center.

Please don't splash water on the cabinet, as the electrical in solutionability may be weakened.

Hanging or seating on the door is very dangerous, it may turn over the unit.

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PARTS

For the product improvement, the refrigerator that you purchased may have a little difference from this specification.

FOOD STORAGE

Frozen food should be classified to store in order to find them easily and saving the energy.

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ICE TRAYICE TRAY

The usage of the ice tray is to make ice cubes. Fill the cold drinkable water to a h e i g h t o f four-fifth o f th e i c e t r a y, and place it in the freezer for 2 hours. When the cubes are fully frozen, take the ice tray out and twist it back and forth to separate the ice cubes. Don't over-bend the ice tray to avoid breaking it.

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FREEZER COMPARTMENT DRAWER

Use it to store food that need to freeze. The big block meat should be separated into small block before store, it will be convenient for your cooking later. Lift forward, then upward slightly, you can take out the drawer.

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FOOD STORAGE

Two hours before power off, please adjust the freezer control knob to 7, it will freeze the food faster, and help to keep the food frozen after power cut for a longer period. If you want freeze the food quickly, you can also turn the freezer knob to 7, after the food was frozen, you'd better turn the knob back to previous position.

HEATER SWITCH:HEATER SWITCH:

ON-As the ambient temperature is below 10 pCase turn the heater on. OFF-On normal use, keep the heater off.

FROZEN FOOD STORAGE FROZEN FOOD STORAGE

The temperature of the freezer is colder than -18°C. It is better to store food there, if you wanted to keep for a long period.

After buying frozen food, please put it into the freezer compartment as soon as possible before it starts to thaw out.

Any hot food must be cooled down to room temperature before it is put into the freezer

Please don't put glass container filled with liquid into the freezer compartment, as the glass may be broken.

PLACEMENT

OPERATION CHECK

Make sure the unit has been placed properly and all instructions have not been violated.

Adjust the control knob to the middle position, and then plug on the unit. After closing the door properly for several minutes, both side of cabinet becomes warm.

30 minutes later, open the freezer compartment door, you may find the even forst on the evaporator. If means that unit works properly. After a period of running, the thermostat will switch off & on in a regular cycle and control the compartment temperature in a steady scope.

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FOOD STORAGE

The temperature in the fresh compartment is between 0\~10°C although this lower temperature can limit the bacteria propagation, it is not suitable for a long period of food storage.

FRESH FOOD STORAGEFRESH FOOD

Cooked food should be cooled down to room temperature before putting into the refrigerator.

It is better to put the food in a sealed bag before placed into the refrigerator.

In order to keep vegetables fresh in the crisper, water should be removed first, otherwise the vegetables will be spoiled easily in humid environment. If you put the vegetables in a bag, they may be stored for a longer period.

CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB

It is used to adjust the temperature of different compartment. User can adjust them for desired temperature.

At the same ambient temperature, larger number means lower inside temperature, smaller number means higher inside temperature.

"OFF" means stop working.

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