EKGC16186 - Fridge AMICA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EKGC16186 AMICA

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE 52

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THAnK yOU fOR pURCHASInG An AMICA AppLIAnCE Symbols appearing in these instructions have the following meaning:

This indicates actions than must not be

performed by the user.

Risks resulting from improper operation

of the appliance. Activities that must be

performed by a qualied technician.

The appliance is intended for household

The manufacturer reserves the right to

introduce changes which do not affect the

operation of the appliance.

Important information concerning proper

operation of the appliance and your perso-

Tips on how to use the appliance.

Information on how to protect the environ-

Figures in this user manual are for illustra-

tive purposes only. Full appliance ttings

are listed in a relevant section.

l The Manufacturer shall not be held

ce,ortopassitovertothenextuser.

l This appliance is not intended for use

by persons (including children) with

limited physical or mental capabili-

ties and persons who lack experien-

ce or familiarity with the appliance.

l Donotallowunattendedchildren

to use the appliance. Do not allow

them to play with the appliance.

They must not climb inside the

drawers and swing on the doors.

l The appliance operates properly at

the ambient temperature (see table

with technical specification). Do not

use it in the cellar, unheated summer

cottage during autumn and winter.

l When placing, moving, lifting the ap-

pliance, do not hold the door han-

dles, do not pull the condenser at

the rear part of the refrigerator and

do not touch the compressor unit.

l When transporting, moving or posi-

tioning the fridge-freezer do not tilt

it by more than 40° from the vertical

position. Should such a situation occur,

the appliance should be switched on

after minimum 2 hours from its re-

placement in the right position (g.2).

l Pull the plug out from the mains soc-

ket before each maintenance ac-

tivity. Do not pull on the cord, but

hold the body of the plug instead.

l The “cracking” sound, which the ap-

pliance may emit is caused by the

expansion and contraction of parts

as a result of temperature variations.

l For safety reasons do not repair the

appliance yourself. Repairs car- ried out

by persons who do not have the requ-

ired qualications may result in serious

danger 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 iso-

buthane/R600a must be at least 4m3)

to avoid damage to the cooling system.

l Do not refreeze partly thawed products.

l Do not store beverages in bottles and

cans, especially carbonated be- ve-

rages, in the freezer chamber. The

cans and the bottles may explode.

l Do not put frozenproducts,ta-

ken out directly from the fre-

ezer (lollies, ice cubes, etc.) into

yourmouth,theirlowtemperatu-

re may cause severe frost-bite.

l Make sure you do not damage the co-

oling system, by puncturing the refrige-

rant pipes in the evaporator or breaking

the pipes. The refrige- rant is ammable.

If the refrigerant makes contact with the

eyes, rinse them with clean water and

call for medical assistance immediately.

l If the power wire gets broken, it

should be replaced with a new

one in a specialist repair shop.

l This appliance is intended for food

the appliance must be completely

pullingtheplugoutfromthesocket)

Anti-bacteriaSystem

Antibacteria System protects foods and

products inside the refrigerator from bac-

teria and mould which may cause un-

pleasant smells and shorten storage time.

Antibacteria System prolongs the freshness

of food. Special material used to const-

ruct the gasket of fridge prevents bacte-

rial, microorganism and mould growth.

plianceforthersttime

l Take the product out of the package,

re- move the scotch tape protecting the

door and the equipment. Any remaining

adhesive stains may be removed with a

l Do not throw away the polystyrene ele-

ments of the packaging. If it is necessary

to transport the fridge-freezer, pack it in

the polystyrene elements and lm as well

as protect ing it with scotch tape

l Clean the interior surface of the fridge-

freezer and the elements of the equip-

ment with a washing agent dissolved in

lukewarm water, then wipe it dry.

l Place the fridge-freezer on an even, at

and stable surface, in dry, aired and

shaded room, far from the heat sources

such as: oven, hob, central heating ra-

diators, central heating pipes, hot water

l On the exterior surface of the product

may be a protective foil, this foils should

l Make sure the appliance is placed in a

horizontal position by screwing in the 2

adju- stable front legs (g. 3)

 Minimum distances from the heat

- from the electric gas and other ovens -

- from oil or coal red ovens - 300 mm,

- from built-in ovens - 50 mm

If there is no possibility of ensuring the

above- mentioned distances, provide an

appropriate insulation board.

l The rear wall of the refrigerator, in parti-

cular, the condenser and other elements

of the cooling system must not contact

other elements, which may damage

them, (e.g. central heating pipes and the

water supply pipes).

l It is forbidden 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 or wound.

l If the capillary tube is damaged by the

user the guarantee will be void (g. 8).

l In some models the handle is put into

the appliance, You should screw it with

Your own screwdriver,

l Prior to connection, it is recommended

to set the temperature control knob to an

„OFF” or other position that disconnects

the appliance from the power supply

(See page with the control description).

l This appliance should be connected to

AC 230V 50Hz supply socket. The soc-

ket must be tted properly, and must be

supplied with an earthing conduit and a

l It is a legal requirement that the applian-

ce is properly earthed. The manufacturer

will not be held liable for any damage or

injury which may result from the failure

to full this requirement.

l 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 a

VDE/GS safety certicate.

l If an extension lead is used (with a

protection ring and safety certicate), its

socket must be located at a safe distan-

ce, away from the sinks, and must not

be in a place where it could be ooded

by water or waste water.

l See the type plate at the lower part of the

internal wall of the appliance for detailed

Disconnectingthemains

l Make sure the appliance can be easily

disconnected from the mains, either by

pulling the plug out of the mains socket,

or by switching the two-pole switch off

2. Temperature adjustment knob

Temperatureadjustment

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

Available knob settings:

• appliance switched off - OFF/0 setting

• maximum temperature - 1 setting

whichtakesminimum4hours.

Temperatureinsidethefridge/freezerchamber

Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year. The ambient tem-

perature 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

OpERATIOn AnD fUnCTIOnS Storageoffoodinthefridge-freezer

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. Di- stribute

them evenly l over the shelves.

lIf the food contacts the rear wall, it may cause

frosting or wetting of the products.

lDo not put dishes with hot food t into the fridge

lProducts which absorb avours easily such as

butter, milk, white cheese and products with in-

tense avour, such as sh, smoked meat, hard

cheese must be placed on shelves, packed in

food wrap or in tightly sealed containers.

lThe storage of vegetables containing signicant

quantities of water will cause the deposition of

condensation on the vegetable containers, it

does not impact on the proper functioning of the

lBefore putting the vegetables into the fridge, dry

lExcessive moisture shortens the shelf life of ve-

getables, especially the leafed vegeta- bles.

lDo not wash the vegetables before storing in the

refrigerator. Washing removes the natural pro-

tection, therefore it is better to wash the vegeta-

bles directly before con- sumption.

lIt is recommended to place the products in fre-

ezer drawers 1, 2, 3 up to natural loading capa-

lStacking of products on the freezer shelves is

lIt is acceptable to place products beyond the

natural loading capacity by 20-30 mm.

lIn order to increase the loading capacity of the

freezer chamber and allow the stacking of pro-

ducts on the freezer evaporator wire shelves up

to maximum height it is possi- ble to remove dra-

lPractically all the food products, except for ve-

getables consumed raw, such as lettuce can be

lOnly food products of the highest quality, divided

into small portions for single use, should be fro-

lProducts should be packed in materials that are

odourless, resistant to air and moisture pene-

tration, and not susceptible to fat. Plastic bags,

polyethylene and aluminium sheets are the best

lThe packaging should be tight and should stick

to the frozen products. Do not use glass conta-

lKeep fresh and warm foodstuff at am- bient

temperature away from the products, which have

already been frozen.

lWe advise you not to place more of fresh food

at a time to the freezer per day (see table witch

technical specication).

ln order to maintain optimum quality of the frozen

food, reorganise the food that is in the middle of

the freezer, so that it does not touch the products

that are not yet frozen.

lIt is recommended that you move the already

frozen products to one side and place the fresh

products that are to be frozen on the opposite

side, as close to the rear and side walls as po-

lTo freezing products, use space marked (*/***).

lBearinmindthatthetemperatureinthefre-

ezerisaffectedbyseveralfactors,including

theambienttemperatureandthequantityof

foodproductsinthechamber,thefrequency

ofopeningthedoor,theamountoffrostinthe

freezer,andthethermostatsetting.

telyafterclosingit,allow1-2minutesforthe

negativepressuretocom-pensate, andtry

againtoopenthedoor.

The storage time for frozen products depends on

their quality before freezing when fresh, and on the

storage temperature. The following storage periods

are recommended when the temperature of -18°C

or lower is maintained::

Practicaleverydaytips

l Do not place fridges or freezers next to radiators,

heaters, stoves or in direct sunlight.

l Make sure that air vents are not covered up and

clean the dust off them once or twice a year.

l Select the right temperature: 6 to 8°C in your

refrigerator and -18°C in your freezer is suf-

l When on holiday, turn up the temperature in your

l Only open your fridge or freezer when necessary.

It helps if you know what food each contains and

where it is located. Return food to the fridge or

freezer as soon as possible after you have used

it so that it does not warm up too much.

l Wipe the inside of your fridge regularly with a

cloth soaked in a mild detergent. Appliances

which are not self-defrosting will require regular

defrosting. Do not allow frost layers thicker than

l Keep the seal around the door clean, otherwise

it will not shut properly. Always replace broken

Understandingthestars

* Temperature is at least -6°C; sufcient to store

frozen food for about a week. Drawers or com-

partments 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 its taste. Not suitable for

*** This rating is 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

Storagezonesintherefrigerator

l Due to the natural circulation of the air in the

appliance, there are different temperature zones

in the refrigerator chamber.

l 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

- Fresh dough, cake mixtures

- Pre-packed vegetable and other fresh food with

a label stating it should be kept at a temperature

l The warmest area is in the top section of the

door. Use this for storing butter and cheese.

Foodthatshouldnotbestoredinarefrigerator

l Not all food is suitable for storing in the refrige-

rator, particularly:

- Fruit and vegetables which are sensitive to

cold, such as bananas, avocado, papaya, pas-

sion fruit, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and

- Fruit which is not yet ripe

DEFROSTING,WASHINGANDMAINTENANCE

l Do not use defrosting aerosols. They may cause

the formation of an explosive mixture, or contain

solvents which may damage the plastic compo-

nents of the appliance and even be harmful to

l Make sure the water used for cleaning does not

flow into the evaporation container through the

l The whole appliance, except for the door gasket

must be cleaned with a mild cleaning detergent.

The door gasket should be cleaned with water

l Wash all the accessories (vegetable containers,

door shelves, glass shelves, etc.).

Disconnecttheappliancefromthemains

fromthemainssocket orswitching off

thefuse.Preventwaterfrompenetrating

thecontrolpanelorthelight.

Takingoutandputtingintheshelves

Slide the shelf out, then slide it in as much as po-

ssible so that its clamp could t the guide groove

Takingoutandputtinginthedoorshelf

Lift the door shelf, remove it and put it back from

the top into its required position (g. 16).

Do not replace the light bulbs by yourself. Contact

Youmustnotputanelectricheater,

freezerbyanymeans.

Never clean the product’s casing or plastic parts

using solvents or strong, abrasive detergents (e.g.

washing powders or creams)! Use mild liquid deter-

gents and soft cloths only. Do not use sponges.

Defrostingthefreezer

l It is recommended to combine defrosting the

appliance with washing it.

l Excessive accumulation of ice on the freezing

areas impairs the appliance’s freezing capacity

and increases the energy consumption.

l Defrost the appliance at least once or twice a

year. In case of a higher ice build-up, defrosting

must be carried out more frequently.

l If there is food in the freezer, set the knob to the

max. position about 4 hours before the planned

defrosting. This will ensure the possibility of

storing the food at the ambient temperature for

l After taking the food out of the freezer, put it in

a container, wrap it with several layers of paper,

a blanket and store it at a cool place.

l The defrosting operation should last as short as

possible. Long storage of food at the ambient

temperature shortens their shelf life.

Inordertodefrostthefreezerchamber,you

musttakethefollowingsteps:

l Switch of the appliance using the control panel

and pull the plug out from the socket..

l Open the door and remove the food from the

l Depending on the model, pull out the drainage

tube located in the bottom of the freezer com-

partment and place a suitable vessel underne-

l Leave the door open, this will speed up the de-

frost process. Additionally, a pot with hot water

(not boiling) may be placed inside the freezer

l Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe it dry.

l Switch on the appliance as per the relevant

point in the manual.

Defrostingthefridge

l Frost settles on the rear wall of the fridge chamber.

It is removed automatically. During the defrosting,

the condensate, which contains contaminants may

clog the opening in the through. Should it occur,

carefully unclog the opening with the cleaning plug

l The appliance operates in cycles: it refrigerates

(then the frost settles on the rear wall), and defrosts

(water flows down the rear wall)

The electric circuit is disrupted

- check whether the plug is properly inserted into

- check whether the power cable of the appliance

- 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.

The bulb is loose or fused (only applian-

ces with bulb lightning type)

- t the bulb correctly or replace it (see section above

“Replacing the interior light bulb)

Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob - reset the knob to a higher position

The ambient temperature is higher or

lower than the climate range from table

with technical specication

- the appliance is adapted to operation in the cli-

mate range from table with technical specication.

The appliance is located in a sunlit place

or near 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 (fre-

ezes) and the required temperature is reached

Internal air circulation obstructed

- 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 obstructed

- move the appliance min. 30 mm away from the

The door of the frid- ge/freezer is opened

too often and/or remains open for too

- 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 closed

The compressor is switched on too rarely

- check whether the ambient temperature is not

lower than climate class

Incorrect setting of the adjustment knob - reset the knob to a lower position

See. ”Temperature inside the appliance

is not low enough for description of other

See. ”Temperature inside the appliance is not low

enough for description of other possible remedies

The water discharge opening is clogged

(depending on the model)

- clean the discharge opening (see the operating

manual – chapter entitled ”Defrosting the fridge”)

Internal air circulation obstructed

- place the food and containers in such a way as

that they do not touch the rear wall of the fridge

Incorrect levelling of the appliance - level the appliance properly

The appliance is touching furniture and/or

- 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:

lnoise caused by the appliance which is not level - adjust the position with the adjustable turn-in front feet. Alterna-

tively, place pads made of soft material under the rear rollers, especially when the appliance is placed on tiles.

ltouching the adjacent piece of furniture - move the refrigerator away.

lcreaking of the drawers or shelves - take out and put back the drawer or shelf.

lsounds 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).

EnVIROnMEnTAL pROTECTIOn

Ozonelayerprotection

The refrigerants and

foaming agents, which are

100% free of FCKW and

FKW have been used for

manufacturing our product.

Therefore we are helping

to protect the ozone layer

and prevent the increase of

greenhouse effects. Also,

the innovative technology and environmental-

ly friendly insulation help in reducing energy

Recyclingofthepackaging

Our packaging are made of

environmentally friendly mate-

rials, which can be reused:

lThe external packaging is made of cardbo-

lThe FCKW free shape of foamed polysty-

lPolyethylene (PE) foils and bags

ELIMINATION/DISPOSALOFTHEEqU-

IpMEnT If the appliance is no

longer in use, cut the

connecting cable off the

used equipment before its

scrapping. Also, remove

the appliance lock or

render it useless so that

the appliance presents no

danger to children while being stored for

di- sposal. This appliance is marked with a

symbol of the crossed out waste container

in conformance with the European Directi-

ve 2002/96/EC. Such marking informs that

the equipment may not be kept together

with other waste coming from the house-

hold 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 communal

units form an appropriate system enabling

the disposal of the equipment.

Handling the used electrical and electro-

nic equipment properly contributes to the

avoidance 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.

CLIMATE RAnGE Climaterange

Permissibleambient

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

Manufacturer’sDeclaration

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European

l Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC,

l Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC,

l ErP Directive 2009/125/EC

and has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made

available to market regulators.

WARRAnTy AnD AfTER-SALE SERVICES Warranty

Warranty service as stated on the warranty card

The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product.

EN CHANGINGTHEDIRECTIONOFTHEDOOROPENING(FIG.20)

The following instructions apply to appliances with one or two cooling chambers. There are no middle

hinges in appliances with one cooling chamber.

- Before reversing the door opening direction, unplug the appliance and remove all food.

- Remove the stoppers masking hinge mounting holes (Fig. 1, 2)

- With the door closed unscrew the hinges (Fig. 3, 5, 7, 8)

- While holding the appliance door, tilt the hinges (Fig. 4). Be especially careful during this step, as the

hinge may close and cause injury.

- Remove the door (Fig. 6, 9)

- Remove the hinges from the appliance body (Fig. 10)

- Screw in the hinges on the other side of the appliance (Fig. 11, 12, 13)

- Install door following the instructions in reverse order.

- Make sure the door is properly aligned relative to the body of the appliance (Figure 14).60

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1 Control panel 7 Ice cube tray

3 Shelf over the vegetable container 9 Large door shelf

5 Egg tray 11 Drawer in freezer compartment

Shelf over the vegetable container 1

Type of lighting Bulb

Drawer in freezer compartment 3

Refrigerating appliance model category

Energy efciency class

Annual energy consumption [kWh/year]

Refrigerator net storage volume [l] 190

Freezer net storage volume [l] 70

Star marking of frozen-food storage compart-

1- Refrigerator with one or more fresh food storage compartments; 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-freeze; 8- Upright freezer; 9- Chest freezer.

Energy efciency class A++/A+ (=low energy consumption) to G (=high energy consumption).

Power consumption »XYZ« kWh per annum based on the results of the test performed in normal conditions in a

24 hour cycle. Actual power consumption depends on the mode and place of appliance usage

(*) = space for storing products at temp. around -6°C

(**) = space for storing products at temp. around -12°C

(**) = space for storing products at temp. around -18°C

(*/***) = space for freezing products at temp. -18°C or lower.

safe storage time »X« hours with no power supply

Climate class: W [climate class]. Appliance intended for use at ambient temperature from X [lower limit] °C to Y

[upper limit] °C. 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