KS 7315 - Fridge BOMANN - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KS 7315 BOMANN

ENGLISH NOTE: NOTE: Introduction Illustrations can deviate from the original Thank you for choosing our product. We appliance. hope you will enjoy using the appliance.

The appliance is designed exclusively for private use and for the envisaged Symbols in the these Instructions for Use purpose. This appliance is not fit for Important information for your safety is commercial use. specially marked. It is essential to comply

The appliance is only to be used as with these instructions to avoid accidents described in the user manual. Do not and prevent damage. use the appliance for any other purpose. Any other use is not intended

and can result in damages or person- This warns you of dangers to your health al injuries. and indicates possible injury risks.

CAUTION: Do not use it outdoors. Keep it away from sources of heat, direct sunlight This refers to possible hazards to the and humidity. machine or other objects.

NOTE: NOTE: This highlights tips and infor- When not in use, for cleaning, user maintenance works or with disruption, mation. switch off the appliance and disconnect the plug (pull the plug itself, not the lead) or turn off the fuse. General Notes

Read the operating instructions carefully The appliance and if possible the mains lead have to be checked regu- before putting the appliance into opera- larly for signs of damage. If damage is tion and keep the instructions including found the appliance must not be the warranty and the receipt. If you give used. this appliance to other people, please

also pass on the operating instructions. For safety reasons, alterations or modifications of the appliance are prohibited.

To ensure your children’s safety,

please keep all packaging (plastic Do not allow small children to play with bags, boxes, polystyrene etc.) out of the foil. There is a danger of suffocation! their reach. Special safety Information for this Unit

• This unit is intended to be used in household and similar 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.
• Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.
• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process (if necessary), except those described in this manual (depending on the model included the scope of delivery).

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not operate any electrical devices inside the appliance.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol containers with flammable propellant in the appliance.
• 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 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 unless they are older 8 years and supervised.
• NOTE: Children aged from 3 to 8 years are allowed to load and unload refrigerating appliances.
• When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

• Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.
• Do not try to repair the appliance on your own. Always contact an authorized technician. To avoid the exposure to danger, always have faulty cable be replaced only by the manufacturer, by our customer service or by qualified person and with a cable of the same type.
• Use the provided collection points of electrical equipment for the disposal of the appliance. Coolant

thoroughly air the room in which the appliance is installed and

WARNING: Risk of fire / flam-

contact an authorized technician. mable materials Transport and Packaging The coolant circuit of this unit contains the refrigerant Isobutane (R600a), a Transport the appliance natural gas that is flammable and of high environmental compatibility. Make sure Transport the appliance, if possible, in no parts of the coolant circuit get dam- vertical position. Otherwise, it is absolute- aged during transport and installation of ly necessary to allow the appliance stand- the appliance. ing upright for a few hours before installation ”Prior to first use”. Protect the appli- If the coolant circuit is damaged:

ance during transport against weather avoid any open flames or ignition influences. source,

disconnect the power supply,

NOTE: NOTE: Delivery scope The appliance has wheels which facilitate 4x glass shelf, 1x vegetable box, 4x door the transport and installation of the appli- storage rack, 1x egg tray, 1x ice-cube ance. Tilt the appliance back slightly and tray, 2x blind cap (for reversing the door move it gently. opening) Unpacking the appliance

Remove the unit from its packaging.

Remove all packaging material, such Installation Conditions Conditions for the installation location as foils, filler, cardboard packaging.

To prevent hazards, check the appli- the unit to dissipate the heat properly ance for any transport damage.

Good ventilation is required around and to guarantee efficient cooling op- In case of damage, do not put the eration at low power consumption. appliance into operation. Contact your Enough clearance is necessary. distributor. - Gap to the back and to the side NOTE: NOTE: walls each approx. 10 cm; Production residue or dust may have - Place the appliance so that the ap- collected on the appliance. We recom- pliance door can open without being mend cleaning the appliance according. impeded.

Appliance Equipment Only install at a location with an ambient temperature suitable for the climate class of the appliance. For in- Appliance overview formation on the climate class, please 1 Freezer refer to the “EU Product Data Sheet” 2 Temperature or to the rating label located in the in- control / light terior or on the appliance rear. 3 Door racks

Place the appliance on a steady and 4 Glass shelves safe surface. If the appliance is not 5 Vegetable box horizontally leveled, adjust the feet 6 Feet accordingly.

Avoid the installation:

- near heaters, next to a stove, direct Do not modify the appliance plug. If the plug does not fit properly to the sunlight or any other heat sources; outlet, let install a proper outlet by an - at locations with high humidity (e.g. authorized specialist. outdoors, bathroom), as metal parts

The accessibility of the power plug would be susceptible to corrosion must be ensured to disconnect the under such circumstances; appliance from the power supply in - near volatile or flammable materials case of emergency. (e.g. gas, fuel, alcohol, paint, etc.),

in rooms which may have poor air Make sure that the voltage supply matches the specifications on the rat- circulation (e.g. garages). ing label before connecting. - Do not expose the appliance any

weather. Connect the mains cable to a properly installed and earthed wall outlet.

Mounting the door handle If the plug after installation is not accessible, a corresponding disconnect device must be available to meet the relevant safety regulations. Attach the door handle by removing the Reversing Reversing the door opening cover caps from the door outer side and If required, the door opening can be tighten the handle with the delivered moved from the right (supplied condition) screws into the underlying holes. Put the to the left side. included screw covers on.

Electrical connection

ance must be disconnected from the The installation to the mains supply power supply first. must conform to the local standards

NOTE: NOTE: and regulations.

Ask another person to assist. Improper connection may cause to an

You possibly need: screw wrench, electric shock! shock Phillips screwdriver as well as a thinblade screwdriver.

unscrewing the hinge pin and reinstalling it from the other hinge side. Screw in the feet accordingly.

Put the unit back in the upright position. Put on the unit door and fix it in the intended position.

Transfer and attach the upper door hinge to the opposite unit side; after unscrewing the hinge pin and reinstalling it from the other hinge side. Screw in the screws (s) on the opposite side.

Replace the unit cover and secure it.

Dismount the door handle and attach it to the other door outside. Observe the instruction under "Mounting the door handle". Place the cover caps on the exposed holes on the other door

side. Loosen the screws on the unit back and remove the unit cover. Check that the door is optimally aligned Dismount the upper door hinge and both vertically and horizontally to ensure the opposing screws (s) and lift the a smooth opening and closing of the unit door. door. Transfer the door stopper on the Reverse the freezer door opening underside of the door and set the unit door safely aside.

Tilt the unit slightly backwards and block it in this position. Unscrew the feet and remove the lower door hinge.

Transfer and attach the lower door hinge to the opposite unit side; after

Keep the freezer door closed. Dis-

mount the holding (a) and remove the also the section "Settings". freezer door.

Settings Move the hinge pin holder (b) and the blind plug (c). Setting [ 0 ] means that the appliance is Dismount the door snapper (d) and fix in the off state. Turn the temperature it on the opposite side. control clockwise, starting from this set- Insert the enclosed blind caps onto ting; the appliance will turn on automati- the now exposed holes (a) and (d). cally. Move the holding (a) accordingly. The power levels [ 1–7 ] regulate the Position the freezer door and fix the different values of the internal tempera- holding. ture. Startup / Operation Setting 0: Off state Setting 1: Lowest setting (warmest inside temperature) Prior Prior to first use Setting 7: CAUTION: Highest setting (coldest inside temperature) After transport, the appliance should be Note that the temperature will change left standing upright for four hours before depending on the ambient temperature, connecting to the power supply. Nonob- frequency of door opening and the servance could lead to malfunction of the amount of food in the appliance. cooling system and causes an appliance During initial operation, turn the tempera- breakdown. ture control to the highest setting first, Clean the appliance interior including all until the appliance has reached the de- accessory parts. Consider the instruc- sired operating temperature. Afterwards it tions which we provide in the chapter is recommended to turn the control back “Cleaning and Maintenance”. to a medium setting; correcting the temperature at a later point would then be Starting the appliance

Operate the temperature control. See easier. Connect the appliance to the power supply.

Interior light Fridge When opening the fridge door, the interior Always store food covered or packed to light will turn on automatically. prevent drying-out and transfer of odor or taste onto other food items. You may Storing food pack the food with e.g. NOTE: Recommendation! To guarantee that the temperature is low

Polyethylene plastic bags or foil enough, you should pre-cool the appli-

Plastic bowl with lid ance a few times before initial loading

Special plastic cover with elastic strip foods.

Aluminum foil Recommendations CAUTION: Always pay attention to the storage in-

shelves, fresh fruits and vegetables in structions on the sales packaging. the vegetable box. To avoid contamination of food, respect

the following instructions:

- The coldest zone is located at the the appliance. rear and the lower fridge part. Rec- Clean regularly surfaces that can ommended for the storage of foods come in contact with food and acces- such as fish, sausages and meat. sible drainage systems (see “Clean- - The warmest zone is located at the ing and Maintenance”). door and the upper fridge part. Suit- Store raw meat and fish in suitable able for the storage of e.g. cheese containers in the refrigerator, so that it and butter. is not in contact with or drip onto other

With air circulation different climate zones arises. temperature in the compartments of

Place bottles in the door storage racks. Opening the door for long periods can cause a significant increase of the

Store fresh packed items on the glass Let warm food cool down first. food.

If the appliance is out of use for long Shelves period, follow the instructions under Depending on requirements, the shelves "Switching off". (partially and depending on model) can

be adjusted in height or removed to opti- Freezing mize the storage space.

24 hours before freezing we recommend turning the temperature control to the highest power level and to keep this setting even after freezing for a few hours. The appliance is not com- Vegetable box promised if the setting will not revert Suitable for fruits and vegetables at a to a normal operating temperature af- temperature around 8°C, depending on ter the freezing process, but for eco- the fridge temperature. nomic reasons you should possibly To ensure that delicate fruits and vegeta- avoid it. bles feel good, a glass shelf above avoids

the falling cold. Fresh food should be frozen as fast as possible to the core. During freez- Freezer ing operation, the temperature of The 4-star freezer allows you to store as possible to keep formation of ice fresh food should be lowered as fast crystals as little as possible and not to frozen food at a temperature of ≤ -18°C damage the food structure. for several months; to produce ice cubes and to freeze fresh food. The temperature

Frozen food should be kept in contact with the bottom of the compartment. of the freezer is automatically controlled by the temperature control in the fridge.

Keep a space between the individual items, so that the cold air can circu- NOTE: late. Make sure that the temperature in the freezer does not rise above -18°C. For Storing Storing frozen food this, the unit should be defrosted regular-

Packed frozen merchandise should ly. A thick frozen layer deteriorates the be stored in a 4-star-freezer com- cooling and increases the power con- partment in accordance with the sumption. manufacturer’s data. Make sure the food items do not defrost after purchase and to store them as fast as possible in the freezer.

It is possible to store food for longer

wet hands. periods of time, up to three months. This period might vary, so observe Operating noise the storage information on the packaging of the merchandise. General safety precautions

Type of sound Cause Mumbling Compressor during its operation Do not exceed the maximum freezing Liquid sounds capacity. See data under "EU Product Click sounds Do not store bottles or cans. These compressor on or off or even explode, if they contain car- Disturbing Vibration of the bonated drinks. noises shelves or cooling Once products have been defrosted coils halfway or completely, they should be

consumed as soon as possible and Switching off should not be frozen again, except To switch off the appliance turn the temtem- they have been processed to a ready perature con control to the off state. meal. If the appliance is out of use for long Do not open the door in case of pow- periods: er failure. If the failure does not take

Remove the appliance content.

Disconnect the power supply.

Defrost (model dependent) and clean longer than 8 hours, hours the food will not be affected.

Do not eat food that is still frozen. Do the device thoroughly (see ”Cleaning not eat ice cream directly from the and Maintenance”). freezer. The cold can cause injuries in

The temperature control turns the can break when the contents freeze –

Circulation of the refrigerant Data Sheet” or on the rating label.

Never touch frozen food with moist or Leave open the appliance door to avoid formation of mold and un- Touching metal parts inside the unit pleased odors. can cause symptoms like burns if the skin is very sensitive.

Tips for Energy saving

ter electrical components. Risk of electric shock! Hot steam could dam- Disconnect the appliance from the age the plastic parts. power supply, if it isn’t in use.

Do not install the appliance near restarting operation. stoves, heaters or other heat sources. CAUTION: In case of higher ambient temperatures, the compressor will run more

Ensure enough ventilation at the

ventilation openings.

Do not adjust the temperature colder

Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Cleaning the appliance including inte interior than necessary.

Do not use any acidic or abrasive detergents. bottom and rear side. Never block

Do not use a wire brush or other sharp, abrasive items. frequently and longer.

The appliance must be dry before Allow warm food to cool before plac-

Clean the appliance interior, the exte- ing it in the appliance. rior surfaces, the accessories and the Open the unit door no longer than door seal regularly with warm water required. and mild detergent; or with a clean, Defrost the unit regularly (model de- damp microfiber cloth without clean- pendent). ing agent. The seal of the appliance door must

Remove the appliance content and storage it at a cool location. be completely intact, so that the door closes properly.

Clean the thaw water discharge channel / opening carefully e.g. with a pipe cleaner. Cleaning and Maintenance Maintenance

you can restart the operation.

Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning and user maintenance.

After everything was thoroughly dried, Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning the appliance; moisture could en34 Defrosting

Then you may restart the appliance by connecting the plug and turning CAUTION: the temperature control. Never use metal objects (e.g. knifes) to remove ice from the evaporator. Other- Changing the bulb wise it can be damaged. Lamp specifications: 220220-240 V~ V~ / The fridge has an automatic defrosting max. 15 W system. During defrosting water drops

Remove the lamp cover carefully. drains off at the back of the cooling

Change the bulb. chamber. The thaw water running

Reattach the lamp cover properly. through a channel, is collected in a drip tray located on the compressor, where it Troubleshooting will evaporate. Make sure the water dis- Before Before you contact a special specialist charge opening does not get clogged. A light formation of ice on the interior back Problem Cause / Action during operation is normal. Unit is not ∙ Check the power supply working / temperature setting / To achieve better cooling and to save properly or ambient temperature. energy, defrost the freezer regularly as at all ∙ Unblock the ventilation openings, install the ap- follows:

pliance freely. To start the defrosting process, turn the temperature control to the off state and disconnect the plug or turn Loading is ∙ Check the temperature too warm setting / ambient temperature. ∙ Open the door only off the fuse.

as long as necessary. Remove the food items and keep covered at a cool location.

When the ice has melted, wipe the condensate away and dry the appliance interior.

Loud noise ∙ Check the appliance during position. ∙ See the section operation “Operating noise”. Water on ∙ Check the temperature the unit setting / water discharge bottom channel or opening. Problem Cause / Action Light does ∙ Check the power supply. not work ∙ See “Changing the bulb”. Disposal NOTE: Meaning of the “Dustbin” Symbol If a problem persists after following the steps above, contact your trader or an Protect our environment; do not dispose authorized technician. of electrical equipment in the domestic waste. Technical Data Please return any electrical equipment Electrical connec connection……………... tion……………...…….....

tion points provided for their disposal. that you will no longer use to the collec- Power voltage: ….......220-240 V~ / 50 Hz This helps avoid the potential effects of Connection power: ……………..……80 W incorrect disposal on the environment Dimension H x W x D / Weight…..…...….. and human health. Unit size: ……..….143.0 x 55.0 x 58.0 cm This will contribute to the recycling and Net weight: ………........…approx. 44.0 kg other forms of reutilization of electrical and electronic equipment. The right to make technical and design modifications during continuous product Information concerning where these can development remains reserved. be disposed of can be obtained from your local authority. This appliance has been tested according

to all relevant current CE guidelines, such as electromagnetic compatibility and low Remove or disable any existing snap and voltage directives, and has been con- bolt locks, if you take the unit out of oper- structed in accordance with the latest ation or dispose it. safety regulations.

EU Product Data Sheet Data sheet for household refrigerators/freezers according according to regulation No. 1060/2010 Brand BOMANN Model KS 7315 Category1) Energy Efficiency

Net capacity cooling total

- thereof cold storage compartment

- thereof wine storage compartment

- thereof cellar compartment

- thereof storage compartment for fresh-food

Net capacity freezing total

Design temperature of other compartments

Coldest storage temperature of wine storage compartment

Wine storage appliance

1) Category: 1 = Refrigerator with one or more fresh-food storage compartments, 2 = Refrigerator-cellar, Cellar and Wine storage appliances, 3 = Refrigerator-chiller and Refrigerator with a 0-star compartment, 4 = Refrigerator with a one-star compartment, 5 = Refrigerator with a two-star compartment, 6 = Refrigerator with a three-star compartment, 7 = Refrigerator-freezer, 8 = Upright freezer, 9 = Chest freezer, 10 = Multi-use and other refrigerating appliances

2) A+++ (highest efficiency) to G (lowest efficiency)

3) Annual energy consumption „XYZ” kWh per year based on standard test results for 24 h. Actual energy consumption will depend on how the appliance is used and where is located.

= compartment: a frozen-food storage compartment in which the temperature is not warmer than -6°C

= compartment: a frozen-food storage compartment in which the temperature is not warmer than -12°C

= compartment: a frozen-food storage compartment in which the temperature is not warmer than -18°C *(***) = food freezer compartment in which the temperature is not warmer than -18°C and a min. freezing capacity in 24 h

5) Climate class SN: ambient temperature of +10°C up to +32°C

Climate class N: ambient temperature of +16°C up to +32°C Climate class ST: ambient temperature of +16°C up to +38°C Climate class T: ambient temperature of +16°C up to +43°C