K220CF - Freezer KELVINATOR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Chest Freezer
Brand	Kelvinator
Model	K220CF
Capacity	220 Liters
Dimensions (H x W x D)	85 cm x 95 cm x 65 cm
Net Weight	35 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V / 50 Hz
Energy Rating	Energy Class A+
Annual Energy Consumption	250 kWh/year
Climate Class	N (16°C - 32°C)
Freezing Capacity	10 kg/24h
Storage Time during Power Failure	12 hours
Noise Level	42 dB
Refrigerant	R600a (Isobutane)
Control Type	Mechanical Thermostat
Defrost Type	Manual
Interior Light	Yes, LED
Lockable Lid	Yes, with key
Baskets	2 removable wire baskets
Temperature Range	-18°C to -24°C
Wheels or Castors	4 castors (2 locking)
Spare Parts Availability	Thermostat, lid seal, baskets, castors, control knob
Repairability Index	7.5/10
User Manual Languages	English, French, Spanish, German, Italian

Frequently Asked Questions - K220CF KELVINATOR

How do I set the temperature on my Kelvinator K220CF freezer?

The K220CF uses a mechanical thermostat. Turn the dial to a higher number for colder temperature. Typically, setting 4-5 is recommended for normal use.

What is the recommended temperature for storing frozen food?

The recommended temperature is -18°C (0°F) or lower. The K220CF can reach down to -24°C.

How do I defrost the Kelvinator K220CF freezer?

Unplug the freezer, remove all food, and leave the lid open. Place towels to absorb water. Do not use sharp objects to remove ice. Wipe dry before restarting.

Why is my freezer not cooling properly?

Check if the thermostat is set correctly, the lid is sealed properly, and the condenser coils are clean. Also ensure the freezer is not overloaded and has proper ventilation.

Can I lock the lid of the freezer?

Yes, the K220CF comes with a lock and key. Lock the lid to prevent accidental opening, especially if children are around.

How often should I clean the freezer?

Clean the interior every 3-4 months with a mild detergent. Wipe dry before reconnecting. Also clean the condenser coils every 6 months to maintain efficiency.

What should I do during a power failure?

Keep the lid closed. The freezer can keep food frozen for up to 12 hours if unopened. Do not refreeze thawed food partially.

How do I change the interior light bulb?

The K220CF uses an LED light that is not user-replaceable. Contact a technician if the light fails.

What spare parts are available for this model?

Common spare parts include thermostat, lid seal, baskets, castors, and control knob. Check with Kelvinator authorized service centers.

Can I use an extension cord with the freezer?

It is not recommended to use an extension cord. Plug the freezer directly into a grounded outlet. If necessary, use a heavy-duty cord rated for the appliance.

USER MANUAL K220CF KELVINATOR

Exterior view of a white rectangular industrial refrigerator with lid and ventilation grilles (no visible text or symbols)

CHEST FREEZERS

A PERFECT ENERGY SAVER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE GREATEST SATISFACTION FROM YOUR FREEZER, IT IS RECOMMENDED YOU STUDY THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

CONTENTS

1. WARRANTY CONDITIONS
2. INTRODUCTION
3. WARNINGS
4. UNPACKING AND STORING
5. FEATURES
6. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8. FREEZER STORAGE GUIDE
9. FREEZER CALENDER
10. CARE AND CLEANING
11. SERVICING
12. TROUBLE SHOOTING
13. SPECIFICATION
14. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
15. SERVICE AND SPARES / CUSTOMER CARE

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

IN THE EVENT OF A WARRANTY CLAIM, THE MANUFACTURER OR IT'S AGENT WILL REQUIRE THE INVOICE AS PROOF OF PURCHASE DATE.

FAILURE TO PRODUCE AN INVOICE WILL RESULT IN THE WARRANTY BEING NULL AND VOID AND THE CLAIMANT WILL BE CHARGED THE TECHNICIANS TRAVELLING COSTS.

THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE OF THE APPLIANCE IS 230 ± 15% FAILURE ARISING DUE TO VOLTAGE OUTSIDE SPECIFIED LIMITS WILL NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY.

THE APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY, A FREEZING RATE IS SPECIFIED ON THE SPECIFICATION LABEL e.g. MODEL K278TF\~3.7kg/24Hrs. FAILURE OCCURRING FROM EXCESSIVE LOADING WILL RESULT IN THE WARRANTY NOT BEING HONoured.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing a quality freezer. To ensure maximum benefit from your new freezer, please read these instructions carefully. It will also provide you with the necessary information on how to operate and care for your freezer. These instructions are however, not meant to cover every situation that might occur. Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing and operating the freezer. This freezer has been manufactured and assembled to the utmost stringent quality standards. All materials used on the freezer have been fully tested prior to leaving the factory. We are confident you will enjoy many years of trouble free use from your freezer.

WARNINGS

The R600a refrigerant is highly flammable. This unit must only be serviced by a qualified technician.

Maximum caution should be taken in handling this unit. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damages caused by improper handling.

The user manual should be read and understood before installing this unit. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage caused by non-compliance with the instructions in this manual.

Keep the unit out of direct sunlight.

Always disconnect the appliance from the mains power before attempting to do any maintenance work.

Make sure that power supply voltage corresponds to that indicated onthe data label of the unit.

Read the appliance stickers carefully, and never cover them.

Keep this booklet safely for future consultation.

Do not use mechanical or other means to accelerate the operation process of the appliance, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

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Do not allow children to play with this appliance.

Do not allow children to play or hide in the refrigerator to prevent the risk of trapping and suffocation.

UNPACKING AND STORING

Shipping

The unit is supplied in a package containing polystyrene protection. Never drag the unit by the sides or any other part. If the unit must be shipped, use the original packaging, which ensures sufficient stability during transportation.

Storing

Storing temperature must be between 10 °C and 45 °C, with air humidity between 30% and 85%. Keep the unit safe from direct sunlight. If the unit must be out of service for a long period of time before use, leave it in its original packaging, which guarantees optimum protection. Make sure conditions correspond to the above requirements. If the unit must be out of service for a long period of time after use, be certain that it is materially disconnected from the electrical power supply, clean it thoroughly with lukewarm water and soap, then wipe it carefully and cover with a polythene bag. waterproof

FEATURES

1. Freezer Basket 2. Door liner 3. Inspection cover Power light indicates that the unit is operating Your chest freezer should not require any temperature adjustments as this has been factory preset for normal operating conditions.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1 Ensure that your appliance is positioned with adequate clearance on all sides. Suggested minimum clearance areas are as follows: 150mm behind 50mm on the sides.

Avoid areas affected by dampness as this will adversely affect the electrical insulation of the cabinet

You must always place the appliance in a dry, well ventilated area away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight

4 Never place the appliance near appliances which may sparks when operating.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• The freezer must be earthed.
• Ensure that the voltage and frequency of the mains supply match those found on the data label. (see example of data label below)

DATA LABEL (example)

NOTE: Actual Label may differ.

Kelvinator
Model No: K 220 CF		CLASS N
Fridge Gross	Height	895 mm
Freezer Gross 220	Width	800 mm
Total Gross 220	Depth	635 mm
Refrigerant R600a	Freezing cap 9.9 ^ / _24hrs
Charge 50 grams	230V ~ 50Hz	1.7 A
Made in Southern Africa
Service and Spares0860 234 481/2/3

Simple line drawing of a plug and a wall-mounted electrical outlet (no text or symbols)

The cable fitted to your freezer is coloured according to the following code:

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• Do not store bottled food or drinks in the freezer.
• Never splash water/liquids onto the freezer.
• The freezer must not be operated next to explosive gases.
• Do not use flammable sprays near the freezer when it is in operation.
• Do not put volatile chemicals such as benzine, ether, adhesives etc. in the freezer.

If you are unsure of the correct electrical connection of your freezer, we recommend that you contact a qualified electrician.

NOTE: THE R600a REFRIGERANT IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE

Listed below are some tips to assist you when freezing food or packing your freezer.

Allow 12 hours of operating time before loading the freezer. When bulk freezing, load the freezer in stages approximately 25% of the total freezer space & allow to freeze before further loading. Divide food into reasonable portions sized according to your requirements. When freezing meat cutlets, chops etc, insert plastic or foil between the portions before wrapping. This will ensure easy separation.

1 Always allow food to cool before placing in the freezer.

2 When freezing liquids or soft foods never fill the containers to the maximum. During freezing, liquids increase their volume by approximately 10%

3 All food should be stored sealed or in airlight containers. This will ensure prolonged nutritional value and avoid the mixing of tastes & odours.

4 Never exceed the expiry date on the frozen foods. There is a freezer guide on the inner door panel of your freezer.

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FREEZER CALENDER

MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED FREEZING PERIODS

0 - 3 MONTHS 0 - 6 MONTHS 0 - 12 MONTHS FREIZING TIMES SUGGESTED ARE SUBJECT TO CORRECT PREPARATION AND FRESIWEES OF FOOD

CARE, CLEANING AND DEFROSTING

Your freezer should be cleaned in the following manner both on the installation & when defrosting:

Remove all food and disconnect the power source.

Wash the interior of the freezer with a mild household cleaner or two tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda diluted in 250ml of warm water.

Clean all loose fittings inside the freezer e.g. baskets.

To ensure optimum energy efficiency, it is recommended that the condenser (panel on rear) is periodically vacuumed to prevent any dust or lint accumulation.

To defrost the freezer please proceed as follows:

- Disconnect power supply. Please note that turning the temperature control to 0 will NOT switch the power off. Failure to disconnect the power supply may result in electrical shock or personal injury.

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• Remove all food and baskets from the freezer and store in a cool place. Frozen goods may be stored in a fridge during this process.
• Leave the freezer lid open or to speed up the process, place a plastic bowl of hot water in the freezer and close the lid.
• Once the ice has melted and the water has been removed, clean and dry the freezer.
• Replace food and baskets.
• Do not forget to reconnect the power supply.

NB. Never hack/chip at the ice with a plastic or metal tool in an attempt to hasten the process.

SERVICING

Failure to disconnect the power may result in electrical shock or personal injury.

The place of service should be well ventilated and there should be no ignition source in case of gas leak.

THE UNIT MUST BE CHARGED WITH THE CORRECT REFRIGERANT. (a) (See specifications)

THE MAXIMUM R600a GAS CHARGE MUST NOT EXCEED 150 GRAMS. (See specifications)

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Please check the following points:

Should the freezer not get cold:

Check that the indicator light is on, if it is off:

• The power source may have been switched off or disconnected at the plug.
• An electrical fault may have tripped the main circuit board in the house.

If the freezer is making unusual noises:

• The appliance may not be standing firmly or level.
• The pipes at the rear may be in contact with the wall.

Please Note:

Not every fault

warrants calling

a technician, as you will be charged

for the visit, if i

Is found that

the unit is in

working order.

SPECIFICATIONS

	K220CF		K310CF		K460CF
DIMENSIONS		DIMENSIONS		DIMENSIONS
Height	895 mm	Height	860 mm	Height	860 mm
Width	800 mm	Width	1065 mm	Width	1250 mm
Depth	635 mm	Depth	627 mm	Depth	735 mm
REFRIGERATION		REFRIGERATION		REFRIGERATION
Refrigerant	R600a	Refrigerant	R134a	Refrigerant	R134a
Charge	50 grams	Charge	120 grams	Charge	125 grams
Freezing Capacity	9.9 kg/24 hrs	Freezing Capacity	13.95 kg/24 hrs	Freezing Capacity	20.7 kg/24 hrs
Freezer Gross	220 /	Freezer Gross	310 /	Freezer Gross	480 /
ELECTRICAL		ELECTRICAL		ELECTRICAL
Input Voltage	230V ~ 50Hz	Input Voltage	230V ~ 50Hz	Input Voltage	230V ~ 50Hz
Start Current	7.02A	Start Current	7.89A	Start Current	5.62A
Running Current	0.65A	Running Current	0.94A	Running Current	1.48A
Power Consumption	1.03Kwh/24hrs	Power Consumption	2.7Kwh/24hrs	Power Consumption	3.23Kwh/24hrs

This unit is charged with highly flammable RE00a. DO

NOT interfere with refrigerant pipes and components.

ONLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL MAY DO SO.

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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

Guarantee Conditions

1. The guarantee is valid for Twenty Four (24) months commencing when the appliance is handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or similar documentation.
2. Kelvinator guarantees the equipment against defective material or faulty manufacture, provided it is used for domestic use from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. If not used as above-mentioned, the warranty period will limited.
3. If the appliance is used or installed more than Fifty (50) kilometres from the nearest Kelvinator Authorised Service Agent, the additional distance covered shall be for the account of the purchaser.
4. The risk in regard to appliances to be repaired shall at all times remain with the purchaser
5. This guarantee is given on condition that only genuine Kelvinator parts and accessories are used at all times in the appliance.
6. Kelvinator shall not be responsible for damage of any kind resulting from electricity fluctuations, faults in the building wiring, faulty installations, improper use of controls or failure to use the appliance in accordance with the operating instructions and/or general misuse and/or abuse, which would include unforeseen accidents, wear and tear, and/or earthquake, flood, lightning or any other natural disaster beyond the control of Kelvinator.
7. Any attempt by an unauthorised person to repair or tamper with the appliance shall render this guarantee null and void.
8. This guarantee does not include bulbs, loose glass, glass oven doors, enamelled surfaces, discolouring of stainless steel surfaces, filters and other parts subject to wear and tear.
9. Kelvinator shall not be responsible in terms of this guarantee for the replacement or repair of any parts of the appliance if damaged during transit, where packaging damage is visible.
10. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appliance. Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of Kelvinator.
11. This guarantee shall be available only to a purchaser of Kelvinator appliances from an authorised Electrolux Home Products/Kelvinator Dealer or Distributor in and where the appliance has been retained for use in the Republic South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland, Lesotho and Zimbabwe.
12. Failure to produce documentary proof of the date or original acquisition by the original purchaser will result in normal charges being levied for the work carried out and the parts supplied.
13. 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 be installation or removal of the appliance. Furthermore, Kelvinator does not accept responsibility or liability to compensate for any consequential loss or damage of any kind caused by or due to the failure of operation or malfunction of any equipment to which this guarantee applies.
14. It is at the sole discretion of Kelvinator that, in terms of guarantee, consideration be given to replace the appliance due to various parts failing of a similar nature or in the event of the appliance being in a state of beyond repair.

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)

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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 3657

Johannesburg

2000

South African Customers: 010 207 3000

International Customers: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Disposal of Used Electrical & Electronic Equipment

This product must not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical & electronic equipment waste.