Classic eco Swiss - Refrigerator SIBIR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Refrigerator
Brand	SIBIR
Model	Classic eco Swiss
Dimensions (H x W x D)	85 x 55 x 55 cm
Net weight	25 kg
Net capacity	100 L
Energy class	A+
Annual energy consumption	150 kWh/year
Electrical supply	220-240 V / 50 Hz
Power consumption	80 W
Refrigerant type	R600a
Noise level	40 dB
Temperature control	Rotary mechanical thermostat
Interior light	LED bulb
Defrosting	Manual
Main functions	Cooling and food preservation, vegetable compartment
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft damp cloth and mild soap; avoid abrasive products
Safety	Magnetic door closure, adjustable feet for stability
Spare parts and repairability	Available on request from after-sales service
General information	Made in Switzerland, 2-year warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - Classic eco Swiss SIBIR

What is the ideal temperature for my SIBIR Classic eco Swiss refrigerator?

The ideal temperature is between +2°C and +8°C. Set the thermostat to the middle to start, then adjust as needed.

How to defrost the refrigerator?

Unplug the appliance, remove food and leave the door open. Place a container to collect the meltwater. Never use sharp objects to scrape off ice.

My refrigerator makes an abnormal noise, what should I do?

A slight hum is normal. If the noise is loud, check that the appliance is level and not touching furniture. If the problem persists, contact after-sales service.

How to clean the inside of my refrigerator?

Use a soft cloth soaked in lukewarm water with a few drops of dish soap. Rinse with clean water and dry. Avoid harsh chemicals.

What type of refrigerant gas is used?

The refrigerant gas is R600a (isobutane), an environmentally friendly natural gas. Ensure the cooling circuit remains intact.

Can I install my refrigerator in an unheated garage?

The recommended ambient temperature is +10°C to +38°C. Too low temperature can affect operation. Avoid humid rooms.

How to adjust the temperature?

Turn the thermostat knob inside the refrigerator. Setting 1 is the least cold, 7 is the coldest. Start at a middle position.

The interior light no longer turns on, what to do?

First check the power supply. If the appliance works but the light is off, the LED bulb may be defective. Contact after-sales service for replacement.

What is the annual electricity consumption?

The annual consumption is about 150 kWh, which corresponds to energy class A+. It may vary depending on usage and ambient temperature.

How to get spare parts?

Spare parts are available on request from SIBIR after-sales service. Provide the model number and date of purchase when requesting.

USER MANUAL Classic eco Swiss SIBIR

Built-In refrigerator

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Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d'emploi

Operating instructions

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Operating instructions

31 Introduction

31 Safety information and warnings

32 Operating and Control Panel

33 Freezing

33 Variable inner doors

34 Defrosting

35 Refrigerator

35 Cleaning

35 Informations for energy-saving use

36 Tips

36 Replacing LED

37 Malfunctions

37 Guarantee

38 Operating noises

39 Installation / dimensions

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Variable Innentür

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Abtauen

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Kühlraum

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Reinigung

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Störungen

①Touche principale En/Hors:

⑤ Touche d'acquittement alarme:

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Dégivrage

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Nettoyage

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Pannes

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Retroporta variabile

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Scongelamento

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Vano frigorifero

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Pulizia

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Guasti

You are the owner of a modern and thus energy-saving refrigerator. Congratulations on your new appliance!

This refrigerator has been designed and manufactured to the latest European directives and in accordance with the latest national and international standards. By affixing the CE mark subsequent to inspection of the product by authorised testing agencies, the manufacturer confirms compliance with the relevant directives and standards for household refrigerator appliances and household refrigerator/freezer appliances.

Disposal of the old appliance

Old appliance should be rendered unserviceable immediately (e.g. cut off the power cable). Please ensure that the piping of your appliance is not damaged before it is transported to the proper environmentally-friendly disposal facility. For disposal of your old appliance, please contact the appropriate facilities of your local authorities. (Unfasten the hinges and remove the doors so that children playing cannot lock themselves in and be in mortal danger).

Disposal of the packing material

All packing materials used are environmentally compatible and recyclable.

Safety information and warnings

Before putting the appliance into service, please read carefully the information given in the operating instructions and keep them carefully for use by a later owner.

■Electrical safety must be ensured (contact safety) by the installation.
■This appliance is only for household use as described in the operating instructions.
■This appliance is not to be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity, or limited experience and understanding, other than when

they are supervised or instructed in how to use this appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

■If you have been supplied with a damaged appliance please contact your supplier immediately.
■Do not use an extension cable.
■Repairs and other service work must only be carried out by a service technician.
■When cleaning switch off the power supply; pull out the power supply plug or deactivate the fuse. Never pull the plug out of the socket by pulling on the cable or with wet hands. Always grip the plug itself and pull it straight out of the power supply socket.
■High proof alcohol must only be stored well sealed and upright; further, do not store explosive materials in the appliance. Explosion danger!
■This appliance is CFC and FC-free and contains small quantities of isobutane (R600a), an environmentally-friendly coolant.
■When operating the appliance, care must be taken that the cooling circuit does not get damaged. Should the cooling circuit get damaged then keep it clear of open fires and any type of ignition source. The room in which the appliance is located should be ventilated for a few minutes.
■Appliance with a damaged cooling circuit must not be put into operation.
■When the appliance is in operation care must be taken that the ventilation vents are not covered over or closed.
■No mechanical devices or synthetic materials other than those recommended must be used to accelerate defrosting.
■No liability will be accepted for any possible damage if the appliance is used for

any other purpose, incorrectly operated, or not repaired by a professional technician. In such cases the guarantee and other liabilities are rendered null and void.

■If the connection cable of the appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or by his customer service or by a similarly qualified person to avoid any liability.
■Warning: do not operate any electrically-driven devices inside the foodstuff compartment.

Operating and Control Panel

①Main switch on / off:

Entire appliance: on / off.

Child safety: the switch must be pressed for at least 3 seconds.

② Temperature indicator:

A value of the average temperature over the last 2 hours is shown.

③Temperature setting:

Two buttons: + button warmer, - button colder. Press the switch for at least 3 seconds.

④Rapid cooling button:

Press the switch for 3 seconds. The appliance cools down first to 2 °C for 36 hours in the cold room, and then back to the set temperature. Normal position: 5 °C.

⑤Open door warning for cold room

After 2 minutes the LED flashes at 15 second intervals; reset by pressing any button.

After 3 minutes the LED flashes at 5 second intervals; reset by pressing any button.

After 4 minutes the LED flashes rhythmically at a one second frequency; reset by pressing any button.

After 10 minutes an alarm sounds; reset by pressing the alarm acknowledgement. Duration 3 minutes, repeats after 30 minutes.

Freezing

■Only fresh produce is suitable for freezing.
■Only small quantities should be frozen at one time and the rapid cooling button should be activated (see operating and control panel) so that the temperature in the freezer does not increase too much. Freezing can be carried out in all freezer compartments. The maximum quantity (8 kg) should be frozen in the uppermost freezer compartment. For freezing the maximum quantity please activate the rapid cooling button 12 hours before put in produce to be frozen. Leave the temperature in the normal operating position, about 5°C. It is the best to pre-pack small portions only.
■Products for freezing should not be brought into contact with products which are already frozen. Products which have been thawed out must not be re-frozen because foodstuffs can spoil.

Freezer bowls

Fruit (soft fruit), herbs, and vegetables for garnishing can be gently frozen using the fruit bowl (Figure 2). Simply distribute the produce for freezing in the fruit bowl, taking care that the fruit does not stick together so that it keeps its shape as far as possible. Transfer into a bag or container after 10 to 12 hours and store it in a freezer compartment. Spread out the frozen material loosely for thawing out.

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Variable inner doors

The cover inserts (Figure 3) in the inner doors can be adjusted somewhat and offer the option of a customized setting. To change the location of the inserts and bottle holder: first lift upwards and lift out, then set the required height and replace in the reverse sequence. Please note that the location of the cover of the uppermost cover cannot be adjusted.

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Defrosting

The cold room defrosts automatically. Ice which has formed on the back wall is melted (about once per day, see also the tips). The water flows out of the drainage channel (Figure 4) and evaporates from the collection dish outside the appliance.

Be sure to keep the collection channel and the drainage channel clean, so that the melted water can flow out easily. Clean out the drainage channel with the green cleaner provided using an up-and-down and turning motion.

Defrost the freezer compartment if the ice formation becomes excessive. A thick coating of ice reduces the effectiveness of the cold transfer to the frozen products.

Keep the frozen products as cold as possible and well insulated during the defrosting time, e.g. pack them in newspaper.

• Turn off the appliance by using the main switch (3 sec.)
  – Pull out the water drain hole (Figure 5)
• Place water catcher under the defrosted water drainage channel (Figure 6)
• Leave the doors open.

Defrosting can be accelerated significantly if you place a bowl of hot water in the freezer compartment. Attention: do not use sharp implements to remove ice or anything hard frozen. Do not use an electrical heater or an open flame for defrosting.

• After defrosting clean the interior and dry it thoroughly.
• Turn on the appliance by using the main switch (3 sec.)

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Cold room

The height of the glass shelves can be adjusted individually. Pulling both holders sideways inwardly (Figure 7a) and for fixation turn them down and backwards (Figure 7b). Pull the glass shelf out of the guidance and replace it in reversed order at the desired position.

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Cleaning

The appliance is to be kept clean for the hygienic storage of foodstuffs. It should be washed out from time to time with a mild soapy solution and then dried. An occasional wiping with a vinegar solution suppresses odours and is recommended. Keeping the door seals clean stops them from sticking and thus avoids them being damaged.

No scouring cleaners or scratching cloths are to be used. Clean the door seals with a soft brush. If the appliance has not been used for some time, turn off by using the main switch (3 sec.). Empty the appliance, defrost it, clean, and then leave the cold room as well as the freezer compartment open.

• For cleaning the control element please use only a humid flannel.
• Be careful that as little cleaning water as possible goes though the drainage channel into the collection dish.
• Before being put back in use, the appliance and the seals of the cold room and the freezer must all be completely dry.

Informations for energy-saving use

■As far as possible, use the cooling unit in its as-delivered state. The arrangement of drawers, shelves and trays ensures the best possible temperature distribution.
■ Do not install the unit near radiators, radiator pipes or smoke extractors and protect it as far as possible from direct sunlight
■Make sure the unit doors are kept open for as short a time as possible. The quicker the doors are closed again, the less cold is lost.
■Make sure that the doors are closed fully and correctly. The door seal must be flush against the frame of the fridge.
■Leave warm or even hot items to cool down outside the unit.
■The storage of moisture-releasing food-stuffs leads to increased build-up of ice on the rear of the fridge and a reduction in cooling power.

Tips

The following points should be noted when using the new appliance:

■A appliance which has just been put into use needs approx. 15 hours (with products) until it has reached its normal operating temperatures.
■If the doors are open for longer than 2 minutes then the lamp starts to flash. Make sure after closing that the doors are fully sealed. The self-closing hinges assist this.
■The cooling time for beverages and other products can take up to 6 hours from room temperature down to the cold room temperature. The warmer they are when put in, the longer this time will be.
■Re-setting the temperature control has no effect on the cooling rate, only on the temperature reached.
■Condensation can form on the glass shelves if products are stored which emit water vapour.
■The electronic control defrosts the cold room only about once per day. A cat ice may be visible oftentimes at the back board of the cold room – this is though normal.
■Be careful that products do not come into contact with the rear wall of the cold room so that they do not freeze to it and that, during defrosting, water does not get diverted into the cold room.

■When filling be careful that:

• Oil and fats do not come into contact with the polymer parts and the door seals.
• The coldest locations in the cold room for any setting of the temperature controller are at the back wall and above the lowest shelf. Sensitive products should therefore be put on the lowest shelf.

■Example of how to use:

• Freeze and store foodstuffs and make ice in the freezer compartment.
• On the shelves from top to bottom: baked products, ready-made meals, dairy products, meat and sausages.
• In the suspended trays from top to bottom: butter and cheese, tubes, small cans and eggs, large bottles.
  – In the vegetable compartment: vegetables, fruit and salad.

Changing the LED lighting

Switch off the power supply: pull out the power supply plug or deactivate the fuse.

Click off the LED lighting (Figure 8). Disconnect the plug to the LED lighting (Figure 9). Please insert the new LED lighting in the reverse sequence.

N.B.: Please only use original LED lighting from the manufacturer.

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Malfunctions

The appliance is checked for trouble-free operation before being supplied. Should you have any problems please contact your nearest service facility, advising them of the model number and the details of the problem.

A malfunction can occur if the electrical fuse is tripped. This problem can be solved easily if the fuse mechanism is re-activated.

Display following power failure

After interruption on the power supply the temperature display flashes and shows the temperature value that measured after restart. You can stop the temperature display flashing by pressing any button. The current average temperature value is then displayed.

Sensor error functions:

- Sensor error F1 on the left-hand side of temperature display = temperature sensor in the cold room is defective

- Sensor error F7 on the right-hand side of temperature display = surrounding room temperature sensor defective

Guarantee

We warrant the guarantee as of the delivery date of the appliance to the end user.

Any malfunctions which might occur during this time despite correct operation and which are caused by material or construction errors will be corrected under this guarantee by our customer service.

Not covered by the guarantee:

• LED defects
  – Breakage of the glass shelves or polymer parts
• Defects resulting from not following the operating instructions or incorrect usage
  – Damage claims beyond the guarantee
• Appliance which have been repaired by third parties.

Operating Noises

Noises which are entirely normal

The chill cabinet is cooled by a compressor (refrigeration aggregate). The compressor pumps coolant through the cooling system, producing operating noises. Even when the compressor cuts out, noises caused by changes in temperature and pressure are unavoidable.

This appliance is fitted with a quiet compressor and a low-noise cooling circuit designed in line with the latest technical developments.

However, a certain level of noise, dependent on the size of the appliance, is inevitable. Operating noise will be most audible immediately after the compressor cuts in. It becomes quieter as the operating period continues.

Noises which are not normal

Unusual noise is normally the result of improper installation. The appliance must be installed or built-in so that it is level and stable. Under no circumstances must tubing come into contact with a wall, other furniture or with another tubing.

Where the appliances are installed in open-plan kitchens or in partition walls, the level of operating noise will be heard more acutely. However, this is due to the surrounding architecture and not to a fault with the appliance.

Description Cause Notes

Droning Cooling aggregate		Normal operating noise of the cooling aggregate. The level is dependent on the size of appliance.
Humming	Fan	Normal operating noise of the fan.
Gurgling BabblingMurmuring	Cooling circuit	Normal operating noise as coolant flows through the circuit.
Hissing	Cooling circuit	Normal operating noise as coolant is injected into the condenser.
Rattle	Shelves, contents	Arrange the shelves and contents so that they are fixed and not touching one another.
Cracking	Housing	Normal as materials expand and contract caused by temperature variations (e.g. plastics, insulation).

Ventilationcross-sectiontop andbottommin.200cm ²

Fittedrefrigerator RecessSMS13/6(1651mm)

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