KB 15340 W - Fridge AMICA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KB 15340 W AMICA

CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE APPLIANCE

l The Manufacturer shall not be held liable for the damage arising from the failure to observe the principles contained in this manual.

Keep this manual for future re- ference, or to pass it over to the possible next user. l This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with limited physical, sensual or psychical capabilities and persons who lack experience or familiarity with the appliance, unless attended or in accordance with the operating manual for the appliance delivered by persons responsible for their safety.

Do not allow the unattended children to use the appliance. Do not allow them to play with the appliance. They must climb insi- de the drawers and swing on the doors. l The fridge operates properly at the N-ST ambient temperature. Do not use it in the cellar, unheated summer cottage during autumn and winter. l When placing, moving, lifting the appliance, do not hold the door han- dles, pull the condenser at the rear part of the refrigerator and touch the compressor unit. l When transporting, moving or placing the fridge do not tilt it by more than 40° from the vertical position. Should such a situation occur, the appliance may be swit- ched on after minimum 2 hours from its placement in the right position (g.1).

l Pull the plug out from the mains socket before each maintenance activity. Do not pull the cord, but hold the body of the plug instead.

The cracking-like sound, which the appliance may emit is caused by expansion and shrinking of parts as a result of temperature variations.

For safety reasons do not repair the appliance on your own. Repairs car- ried out by persons who do not have required qualications may constitute a serious hazard for the user of the appliance. l Air the room in which the appliance is placed for a few minutes (the size of the room for a product containing isobuthane/R600a must be at least 4m3) in case of the damage of the cooling system. l Make sure you do not damage the cooling system, by punching the refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or breaking the pipes. The refrigerant splashes are ammable. Rinse the eyes with clean water and call for me- dical assistance immediately in case of their contact with the refrigerant.44

1. Take the product out of the package, re-

move the scotch tapes protecting the door and the equipment. The possibly remaining adhesive stains may be removed with a mild washing agent.

2. Do not throw away the polystyrene ele-

ments of the packaging. In the case of the necessity to transport the fridge, pack it in the polystyrene elements and lm, as well as protect it with a scotch tape.

3. Clean the interior surface of the fridge and

the elements of the equipment with a wa- shing agent dissolved in lukewarm water, then wipe it dry.

4. Place the fridge on an even, at and stable

surface, in dry, aired and shadowy room, far from the heat sources such as an oven, cooktop, central heating radiator, central heating pipe, hot water installation, etc. Minimal distances from the heat sources - from the electric gas and other ovens - 30 mm, - from oil or coal red ovens - 300 mm, - from in-built ovens - 50 mm If there is no possibility to ensure the above- mentioned distances, provide an appropria- te insulation board. INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE

5. Make sure the appliance is placed in the

horizontal position by screwing in 2 adju- stable front legs (g. 2) Installation before using the applian- ce for the rst time The rear wall of the refrigerator, in particular, the condenser and other elements of the cooling system may not contact other elements, which may damage them, (e.g. central heating pipe and the water supply pipe).

6. In order to ensure easy opening of the

door, the distance between the side wall of the appliance (from the side of the door hinges), and the wall should amount to: 50 mm.

Ensure adequate ventilation of the room and free air circulation from all sides of the appliance (g. 3).45 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE It is prohibited to readjust or modify any parts of the unit. It is crucial not to damage the capillary tube visible in the compressor recess. The tube may not be bent, straightened and wound. If the capillary tube is damaged by the user the guarantee will be void (g. 4). Mains connection l Before the appliance is connected to the mains, set the adjustment knob to the “0” position. l The appliance is intended for connection to alternating current. The connection values for voltage (V) and frequency (Hz) are given on the nameplate in the cabinet.Power must be connected via a wall socket with switch. The wall socket should be easily accessible. All earthing requirements stipulated by the local electricity authority must be observed. The cabinet plug and wall socket should then give correct earthing. If in doubt, contact your local supplier or an authorised electrician.

capillary tube Do not use adapters, multiple sockets and two-wire extension leads. If it is necessary to use the extension lead, it must be equipped with a protection ring and a single socket and must have VDE/GS safety certicate. l If the extension lead (with a protection ring and a safety symbol) is applied, its socket must be located at a safe distance from sinks and may not be exposed to water and other wastewater ooding.

The data is provided on the rated plate located at the bottom of the wall inside the chamber. Mains disconnection l Ensure the possibility of disconnecting the appliance from the mains by pulling out the plug or switching the two-pole switch off (g. 5).

This bar refrigerator has the door hinges on the right. If you wish to change the opening direction, follow the instructions below: 1 Remove the upper hinge cover (6) rst 2 Remove the two screws (1) that hold the upper hinge (5) (right side) to the frame. Take away the upper hinge (5). 3 Lift the door and place it on a padded surface to prevent scratching. 4 Remove the two screws (8) that hold the lower hinge (2), remove the lower hinge (2). 5 Remove the left front leg (4) and transfer it to the right side. 6 Remove the hole cover plate (7) on the right side. 7 Install the lower hinge (2) onto the left side of the lower frame with the two screws through the opposite two holes (8). 8 Set the door in its place making sure it rests on the door seat at the lower hinge (2). 9 While holding the door in the closed position secure the upper hinge (5) on the top left hand side with the two screws (1) through the opposite two holes. Do not tighten the two screws (1) until the top of the door is levelled with the counter top. 10 Install the upper hinge cover (6) on the upper hinge.47

CHANGE OF THE DOOR HINGING

1 Screw 2 Lower hinge 3 Levelling legs 4 Levelling legs 5 Upper hinge 6 Upper hinge cover 7 Hole cover plate 8 Opposite two holes FIGURE 1 Door opening from left side FIGURE 1 Door opening from right side48 Temperature inside the fridge Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year. The am- bient temperature increase will be detected by the sensor and the compressor will be switched on automatically for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature set inside the chambers. Minor changes in temperature The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may occur, for instance during the storage of great quantities of fresh products in the fridge, or when the door is open for a longer period of time. This will not affect the condition of the stored foodstuff, and the temperature will quickly return to its set value. Control panel Temperature adjustment

OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS

Turning the knob to a different setting changes the temperature in the fridge-freezer. Available knob settings:

• appliance switched off - OFF setting

• minimum temperature - 6 setting Turning the temperature control to “OFF” position stops the cooling cycle but does not shut off the power to the unit. To disconnect the appliance completely pull the power plug from mains socket. If the unit is unplugged, it is turned off, or there is power outage, you must wait 3 to 5 minutes before restarting the unit. If you attempt to restart before this time delay, the unit will not start. Fast cooling chamber is not intended for storing frozen food. It is intended for making and storing ice cubes.

Storage of food in the fridge Observe the following recommen- dations to ensure the food remains fresh. l The products should be placed on plates in containers or packed in food wrap. Distribute them evenly all over the she- lves. l Pay attention whether the food contacts the rear wall, if so, it may cause frosting or wetting of the products. l Do not put dishes with hot content into the fridge l Products which take over foreign avours easily such as butter, milk, white cheese and products with intense avour, such as sh, smoked meat, hard cheese must be placed on shelves, packed in food wrap or in tightly sealed containers. l Storage of vegetables containing signi- cant quantity of water will cause the de- position of water steam on the vegetable containers, it does not impact the proper functioning of the fridge. l Before putting the vegetables into the frid- ge, dry them well. l Excessive moisture shortens the shelf life of vegetables, especially the leafed vege- tables. l Do not wash the vegetables before storing in the refrigerator. Washing removes the natural protection, therefore it is better to wash the vegetables directly before con- sumption.50

USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY

Practical everyday tips l Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators, heaters, stoves or in direct sun- light.

Make sure that air vents are not covered up and clean the dust off them once or twice a year.

Select the right temperature: 6 to 8°C in your refrigerator and -18°C in your freezer is sufcient.

When on holiday, turn up the temperature in your fridge.

Only open your fridge or freezer when necessary. It helps if you know what food they contain and where it is located. Return food to the fridge or freezer as soon as possible after you have used it so that it doesn't warm up too much.

Wipe out the inside of your fridge regularly with a cloth soaked in a mild detergent. Appliances which are not self-defrosting will require regular defrosting. Don't allow frost layers thicker than 10 mm to form.

Keep the seal around the door clean, otherwise it won't shut properly. Always replace broken seals. Understanding the stars

• Temperature is at least -6°C; sufcient to store frozen food for about a week. Drawers or compartments marked with one star used to be a feature of (mostly) cheaper fridges.

Food can be stored at -12°C or below for 1-2 weeks without losing their taste. Not suitable for freezing food. *** Mainly used to store foods at -18°C or below. Can also be used to freeze up to 1 kilogram of fresh food. ****This appliance is suitable for storing foods at -18°C or below and freezing larger quantities of fresh foods.51

USING THE REFRIGERATOR EFFICIENTLY

Storage zones in the refrigerator l Due to the natural circulation of the air in the appliance, there are different tempera- ture zones in the refrigerator chamber.

The coldest area is directly above the vegetables drawers. Use this area for all delicate and highly perishable food e.g. - Fish, meat, poultry - Sausage products, ready meals - Dishes or baked goods containing eggs or cream - Fresh dough, cake mixtures - Pre-packed vegetable and other fresh food with a label stating it should be kept at a temperature of approx 4

Food that should not be stored in a refrigerator l Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrigerator. These include: - Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to cold, such as bananas, avocado, papaya, passion fruit, aubergines, peppers, toma- toes and cucumbers. - Fruit which is not yet ripe - Potatoes l The warmest area is in the top section of the door. Use this for storing butter and cheese.52

DEFROSTING, WASHING AND MAINTENANCE

l The appliance operates in cycles: it refri- gerates (then the frost settles on the rear wall), and defrosts (water ows down the rear wall). Disconnect the appliance from the mains before cleaning by re- moving the plug from the mains socket or switching off the fuse. Prevent water from penetrating the control panel or the light. l Do not use defrosting aerosols. They may cause the formation of explosive mixture, or contain slovents which may damage the plastic components of the appliance and even be harmful to health. l Make sure the water used for cleaning does not ow into the evaporation container through the discharge opening. l The whole appliance, except for the door gasket must be cleaned with a mild cleaning detergent. The door gasket should be cle- aned with water and wiped dry. l Wash all the accessories (vegetable conta- iners, door shelves, glass shelves, etc.). You must not put an electric heater, a heat- ing fan or a hair dryer into the fridge by any means.

1. Set the knob at ”OFF” position, take out

the plug from the mains socket.

2. Open the door and remove the food from

3. After about 0.5h, it is possible to remove

the white frost or water from the smooth wall surfaces (g. 14).

4. Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe

5. Switch on the appliance as per the rel-

evant point in the manual.53 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problems Possible causes Remedies The appliance does not work Electric circuit rupture - check whether the plug is properly inserted into the socket - check whether the power cable of the appliance is not damaged - check whether there is voltage in the socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g. a night lamp - check whether the appliance is switched on by setting the thermostat to a position above 0. Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob - reset the knob to a higher position The ambient tempera- ture is higher or lower than the N-ST climate range - the appliance is adapted to operation in the N-ST climate range. The appliance is located at the sunlit place or near the heat sources - move the appliance to another place. Observe the guidelines contained in the manual Too much warm food loaded at a time - wait 72 hours until the food becomes cool (freezes) and the required temperature is reached inside the chamber Internal air circulation hindered - place the food and containers in such a way that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge The air circulation at the back of the appliance is hindered - move the appliance min. 30 mm away from the wall Too much white frost accumulated on the freezing elements defrost the freezer chamber The door of the frid- ge/freezer are opened too often and/or remain open for too long - reduce the frequency of opening the door and/or shorten the time when door remains open The door does not close completely - place the food and containers so that they would not interfere with door closed54 TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problems Possible causes Remedies The compressor is switched on too rarely - check whether the ambient temperature is not lower than 16°C Door gasket inserted incor- rectly - press the gasket in The appliance works conti- nuously Incorrect setting of the adju- stment knob - reset the knob to a lower position See. ”Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possi- ble causes See. ”Temperature inside the appliance is not low enough for description of other possi- ble remedies Water collects in the lower part of the appliance The water discharge opening is clogged - clean the discharge opening (see the operating manual – chapter entitled ”Defrosting the fridge”) Internal air circulation hindered - place the food and conta- iners in such a way as that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge The appliance generates unusual noise Incorrect levelling of the appliance - level the appliance properly The appliance touches furni- ture and/or other objects - place the appliance at a location that ensures proper clearances around it Certain sounds can be heard during normal use of the refrigerator, which do not affect its correct operation. Sounds, which can be easily prevented: lnoise caused by the appliance which is not level - adjust the position with the adjustable turn- in front feet. Alternatively, place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers, especially when the appliance is placed on tiles. ltouching the adjacent piece of furniture - move the refrigerator away. lcreaking of the drawers or shelves - take out and put back the drawer or shelf. lsounds of clinking bottles - move bottles apart. Sounds heard during normal use are mainly due to operation of the thermostat, compressor (switching on) and cooling system (thermal expansion and contraction of the radiator caused by ow of the cooling agent).55 Environmental protection Ozone layer protection The refrigerants and fo- aming agents, which are 100% free of FCKW and FKW have been used for manufacturing our pro- duct. Therefore we help protecting the ozone layer and prevent the greenho- use effect increase. On the other hand, the innovative technology and environmentally friendly insulation help in reducing energy consumption. Recycling of the packaging Our packaging are made of environmentally friendly materials, which can be reused: l The external packaging is made of card- board/foil l The FCKW free shape of foamed poly- styrene (PS) l Polyethylene (PE) foils and bags Elimination / disposal of the equip- ment If the appliance is no longer in use, cut the connecting conduit off the used equipment before its scrapping. This appliance is marked with a symbol of the crossed out waste container in conform- ance with the European Direc- tive 2002/96/EC. Such mark- ing informs that the equipment may not be kept together with other waste coming from the household after the period of its use. The user is obliged to dispose of the appliance at the waste collection point. The local waste collection points, shops and com- munal units form an appropriate system ena- bling the disposal of the equipment. Handling the used electrical and electronic equipment properly contributes to the avoid- ance of consequences harmful to the human health and natural environment, resulting from the presence of hazardous substances and improper storage and processing of such equipment.56 SPECIFICATION

TYP FM061.3 / KB 15340 W

Manufacturer AMICA WRONKI S.A. Type of the appliance fridge Energy class

Annual power consumption kWh/year)

N-ST Noise level [dB(A) re1pW] 41 Supply voltage V/Hz 230V; 50Hz H x W x D 525 x 475 x 445 Appliance weight (kg) 1657 Manufacturer’s declaration The manufacturer hereby declares that the appliance fulls the requirements of the following European directives: l The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, l The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC, and therefore it has been marked with a and assigned a declaration of conformity, which is made available to the market supervising authorities. SPECIFICATION Climate range Permissible ambient temperature SN from +10°C to +32°C N from +16°C to +32°C ST from +16°C to +38°C T from +16°C to +43°C The information about the climate range of the appliance is provided on the rated plate. It indicates at which ambient temperature (that is, room temperature, in which the appliance is working) the operation of the appliance is optimal (proper).

A++/A+ (=low consumption) to G (=high consumption).

The energy consumption refers to the yearly consumption in kWh, indicated according to DIN EN 153. Deviations may occur in the practical operation of the ap- pliance, depending on the use and place of its location.

• appliance switched off - OFF setting

• minimum temperature - 6 setting