KSTF 315.2 - Fridge Novamatic - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KSTF 315.2 Novamatic

www.fust.chCONTENTS Safety instructions 2 Product description 4 Operation 5 First use 5 Daily use 5 Helpful hints and tips 6 Care and cleaning 8 Troubleshooting 9 Technical data 11 Installation 11 Environmental concerns 13 Subject to change without notice. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In the interest of your safety and to ensure the correct use, before installing and first using the appliance, read this user manual carefully, including its hints and warnings. To avoid unnecessary mistakes and acci- dents, it is important to ensure that all peo- ple using the appliance are thoroughly fa- miliar with its operation and safety features. Save these instructions and make sure that they remain with the appliance if it is moved or sold, so that everyone using it through its life will be properly informed on appliance use and safety. For the safety of life and property keep the precautions of these user's instructions as the manufacturer is not responsible for damages caused by omission. Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un- less they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli- ance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• Keep all packaging well away from chil- dren. There is risk of suffocation.

• If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the con- nection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to pre- vent playing children to suffer electric shock or to close themselves into it.

• If this appliance featuring magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance having a spring lock (latch) on the door or lid, be sure to make that spring lock un- usable before you discard the old appli- ance. This will prevent it from becoming a death trap for a child. General safety Warning! Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• The appliance is intended for keeping foodstuff and/or beverages in a normal 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 envi- ronments; – bed and breakfast type environments; – catering and similar non-retail applica- tions.

• Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process.

• Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of re- frigerating appliances, unless they are ap- proved for this purpose by the manufac- turer.

• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is con- tained within the refrigerant circuit of the appliance, a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, be certain that none of the components of the refrigerant circuit be- come damaged. 2If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged: – avoid open flames and sources of igni- tion – thoroughly ventilate the room in which the appliance is situated

• It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way. Any damage to the cord may cause a short- circuit, fire and/or electric shock. Warning! Any electrical component (power cord, plug, compressor) must be replaced by a certified service agent or qualified service personnel to avoid hazard.

1. Power cord must not be lengthened.

2. Make sure that the power plug is not

squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. A squashed or damaged power plug may overheat and cause a fire.

3. Make sure that you can come to the

mains plug of the appliance.

4. Do not pull the mains cable.

5. If the power plug socket is loose, do

not insert the power plug. There is a risk of electric shock or fire.

6. You must not operate the appliance

without the lamp cover (if foreseen) of interior lighting.

• This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.

• Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abra- sions or frost/freezer burns.

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appli- ance to direct sunlight.

• Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appli- ance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illu- mination. Daily Use

• Do not put hot pot on the plastic parts in the appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance, because they may ex- plode.

• Do not place food products directly against the air outlet on the rear wall. (If the appliance is Frost Free)

• Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.

• Store pre-packed frozen food in accord- ance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions.

• Appliance's manufacturers storage rec- ommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant instructions.

• Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer compartment as it creates pressure on the container, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.

• Ice lollies can cause frost burns if con- sumed straight from the appliance. Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appli- ance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• Do not clean the appliance with metal objects.

• Do not use sharp objects to remove frost from the appliance. Use a plastic scraper.

• Regularly examine the drain in the refrig- erator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the ap- pliance. Installation Important! For electrical connection carefully follow the instructions given in specific paragraphs.

• Unpack the appliance and check if there are damages on it. Do not connect the appliance if it is damaged. Report possi- ble damages immediately to the place you bought it. In that case retain packing.

• It is advisable to wait at least four hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Adequate air circulation should be around the appliance, lacking this leads to overheating. To achieve sufficient ven- tilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.

• Wherever possible the back of the prod- uct should be against a wall to avoid 3touching or catching warm parts (com- pressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.

• The appliance must not be located close to radiators or cookers.

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessi- ble after the installation of the appliance.

• Connect to potable water supply only (If a water connection is foreseen). Service

• Any electrical work required to do the servicing of the appliance should be car- ried out by a qualified electrician or com- petent person.

• This product must be serviced by an au- thorized Service Centre, and only genu- ine spare parts must be used. Environment Protection This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insula- tion materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appli- ance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid dam- aging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The ma- terials used on this appliance marked by the symbol are recyclable. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Fruit drawers 4OPERATION Switching on Insert the plug into the wall socket. Turn the Temperature regulator clockwise to a medium setting. Switching off To turn off the appliance, turn the Tempera- ture regulator to the "O" position. Temperature regulation The temperature is automatically regulated. To operate the appliance, proceed as fol- lows:

• turn the Temperature regulator toward lower settings to obtain the minimum coldness.

• turn the Temperature regulator toward higher settings to obtain the maximum coldness. A medium setting is generally the most suitable. However, the exact setting should be chos- en keeping in mind that the temperature in- side the appliance depends on:

• how often the door is opened

• the quantity of food stored

• the location of the appliance. Important! If the ambient temperature is high or the appliance is fully loaded, and the appliance is set to the lowest temperatures, it may run continuously causing frost to form on the rear wall. In this case the dial must be set to a higher temperature to allow automatic defrosting and therefore reduced energy consumption. FIRST USE Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accesso- ries with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Important! Do not use detergents or abra- sive powders, as these will damage the fin- ish. DAILY USE Freezing fresh food The freezer compartment is suitable for freezing fresh food and storing frozen and deep-frozen food for a long time. To freeze fresh foods it is not necessary to change the medium setting. However, for a faster freezing operation, turn the temperature regulator toward high- er settings to obtain the maximum cold- ness. Important! In this condition, the refrigerator compartment temperature might drop below 0°C. If this occurs reset the temperature regulator to a warmer setting. Place the fresh food to be frozen on the bottom compartment. Storage of frozen food When first starting-up or after a period out of use, before putting the products in the compartment let the appliance run at least 2 hours. The freezer drawers ensure that it is quick and easy to find the food package you want. If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers except for the bottom drawer which needs to be in place to provide good air circulation. On all shelves it is possible to place food that pro- trude until 15 mm from the door. 5Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer that the value shown in the technical characteristics chart under "rising time", the defrosted food must be consumed quickly or cooked immediately and then re-frozen (after cooling). Thawing Deep-frozen or frozen food, prior to being used, can be thawed in the refrigerator compartment or at room temperature, de- pending on the time available for this opera- tion. Small pieces may even be cooked still fro- zen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer. Movable shelves The walls of the re- frigerator are equip- ped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as de- sired. Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at differ- ent heights.

Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as re- quired. Bottle rack Place the bottles (with the opening facing front) in the pre-positioned shelf. Important! If the shelf is positioned horizontally, place only closed bottles. This bottle holder shelf can be tilted in order to store previ- ously opened bottles. To obtain this result, pull the shelf up so it can rotate upwards and be placed on the next higher level. Removal of freezing baskets from the freezer The freezing baskets have a limit stop to prevent their accidental removal or falling out. At the time of its removal from the freezer, pull the basket towards yourself and, upon reaching the end point, remove the basket by tilting its front upwards. At the time of putting it back, slightly lift the front of the basket to insert it into the freez- er. Once you are over the end points, push the baskets back in their position.

• You may hear a faint gurgling and a bub- bling sound when the refrigerant is pum- ped through the coils or tubing. This is correct.

• When the compressor is on, the refriger- ant is being pumped around and you will hear a whirring sound and a pulsating 6noise from the compressor. This is cor- rect.

• The thermic dilatation might cause a sud- den cracking noise. It is natural, not dan- gerous physical phenomenon. This is correct.

• When the compressor switches on or switches off, you will hear a faint "click" of the temperature regulator. This is correct. Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.

• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continu- ously, causing frost or ice on the evapo- rator. If this happens, set the Tempera- ture Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a sav- ing in electricity consumption. Hints for fresh food refrigeration To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator

• do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour

• position food so that air can circulate freely around it Hints for refrigeration Useful hints: Meat (all types) : wrap in polythene bags and place on the glass shelf above the veg- etable drawer. For safety, store in this way only one or two days at the most. Cooked foods, cold dishes, etc..: these should be covered and may be placed on any shelf. Fruit and vegetables: these should be thor- oughly cleaned and placed in the special drawer(s) provided. Butter and cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to exclude as much air as possible. Milk bottles: these should have a cap and should be stored in the bottle rack on the door. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic, if not packed, must not be kept in the refrigera- tor. Hints for freezing To help you make the most of the freezing process, here are some important hints:

• the maximum quantity of food which can be frozen in 24 hrs. is shown on the rat- ing plate;

• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be add- ed during this period;

• only freeze top quality, fresh and thor- oughly cleaned, foodstuffs;

• prepare food in small portions to enable it to be rapidly and completely frozen and to make it possible subsequently to thaw only the quantity required;

• wrap up the food in aluminium foil or pol- ythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;

• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus avoiding a rise in temperature of the lat- ter;

• lean foods store better and longer than fatty ones; salt reduces the storage life of food;

• water ices, if consumed immediately after removal from the freezer compartment, can possibly cause the skin to be freeze burnt;

• it is advisable to show the freezing in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time. Hints for storage of frozen food The freezer baskets ensure that it is quick and easy to find the food package you want. If large quantities of food are to be stored, remove all drawers except for the bottom basket which needs to be in place to provide good air circulation. To obtain the best performance from this appliance, you should:

• make sure that the commercially frozen foodstuffs were adequately stored by the retailer;

• be sure that frozen foodstuffs are trans- ferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time; 7• not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary;

• once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen;

• do not exceed the storage period indica- ted by the food manufacturer.

Caution! Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and re- charging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. Periodic cleaning The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

• clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

• regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

• rinse and dry thoroughly. Important! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet. Never use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as this will damage the surface and leave a strong odour. Clean the condenser (black grill) and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. Important! Take care of not to damage the cooling system. Many proprietary kitchen surface cleaners contain chemicals that can attack/damage the plastics used in this appliance. For this reason it is recommended that the outer casing of this appliance is only cleaned with warm water with a little washing-up liquid added. After cleaning, reconnect the equipment to the mains supply. Defrosting of the refrigerator Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special contain- er at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates. It is important to periodically clean the de- frost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to pre- vent the water overflowing and dripping on- to the food inside. Use the special cleaner provided, which you will find already inser- ted into the drain hole. Defrosting the freezer A certain amount of frost will always form on the freezer shelves and around the top compartment. Defrost the freezer when the frost layer rea- ches a thickness of about 3-5 mm. To remove the frost, follow the instructions below:

• pull out the plug from the wall socket or switch off the appliance

• remove any stored food, wrap it in sever- al layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place

• remove the freezer drawers

• put insulating material around the draw- ers, e.g. blankets or newspapers. Defrosting can be accelerated by placing bowls with hot water (not boiling) inside the freezer.

• Loosen the drainage channel from its resting position, push it in according to the illustration and place it in the bottom freezer drawer where water can collect

• carefully scrape off the ice when it starts to thaw. Use a wood or a plastic scraper 8• when all the ice has melted, clean and wipe the cabinet dry, then put the drain- age channel back in place.

• switch on the cabinet and replace the frozen foodstuff. It is recommended to operate the ap- pliance at the highest position of the thermostatic control for some hours so that it can reach the sufficient storing temperature as soon as possible. Important! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator as you could damage it. Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. A temperature rise of the frozen food packs, during defrosting, may shorten their safe storage life. TROUBLESHOOTING Caution! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the power supply. Only a qualified electrician or compe- tent person must do the troubleshoot- ing that is not in this manual. Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation). Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported properly. Check if the appliance stands sta- ble (all the four feet should be on the floor). The compressor oper- ates continually. The Temperature regulator may be set incorrectly. Set a warmer temperature. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door". The door has been opened too frequently. Do not keep the door open longer than necessary. The product temperature is too high. Let the product temperature de- crease to room temperature be- fore storage. The room temperature is too high. Decrease the room temperature. Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator. During the automatic defrosting process, frost defrosts on the rear plate. This is correct. Water flows into the re- frigerator. The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet. Products prevent that water flows into the water collector. Make sure that products do not touch the rear plate. Water flows on the ground. The melting water outlet does not flow in the evaporative tray above the compressor. Attach the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray. There is too much frost and ice. Products are not wrapped prop- erly. Wrap the products better. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door". 9Problem Possible cause Solution The Temperature regulator may be set incorrectly. Set a higher temperature. The temperature in the appliance is too low. The Temperature regulator may be set incorrectly. Set a higher temperature. The temperature in the appliance is too high. The Temperature regulator may be set incorrectly. Set a lower temperature. The door is not closed correctly. Refer to "Closing the door". The product temperature is too high. Let the product temperature de- crease to room temperature be- fore storage. Many products are stored at the same time. Store less products at the same time. The temperature in the refrigeration is too high. There is no cold air circulation in the appliance. Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. The temperature in the freezer is too high. Products are too near to each other. Store products so that there is cold air circulation. The appliance does not operate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly. The appliance has no power. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Connect a different electrical ap- pliance to the mains socket. Con- tact a qualified electrician. The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door. The lamp is defective. Refer to "Replacing the lamp". If your appliance is still not working properly after making the above checks, contact the After Sales Centre. Replacing the lamp

1. Disconnect the appliance.

2. Push the movable part to unhook the

3. Remove the lamp cover (2).

4. If needed replace the lamp with a light

of similar characteristic and power. It is suggested to use Osram PARATHOM SPECIAL T26 0.8 Watts.

5. Install the lamp cover.

6. Connect the appliance.

7. Open the door. Make sure that the

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to

gaskets. Contact the Service Center. 10TECHNICAL DATA Dimension Height 1750 mm Width 595 mm Depth 658 mm Rising Time 20 h Voltage 230-240 V Frequency 50 Hz The technical information are situated in the rating plate on the internal left side of the appliance and in the energy label. INSTALLATION Read the "Safety Information" carefully for your safety and correct operation of the appliance before installing the appliance. Positioning Install this appliance at a location where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance: Climate class Ambient temperature SN +10°C to + 32°C N +16°C to + 32°C ST +16°C to + 38°C T +16°C to + 43°C Location The appliance should be installed well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Ensure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. To ensure best performance, if the appliance is positioned below an overhang- ing wall unit, the minimum distance be- tween the top of the cabinet and the wall unit must be at least 100 mm . Ideally, how- ever, the appliance should not be posi- tioned below overhanging wall units. Accu- rate levelling is ensured by one or more ad- justable feet at the base of the cabinet. Warning! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

100 mm min 20 mm Rear spacers You can find the two spacers in the bag with documentation. Do these steps to install the spacers:

1. Release the screw.

2. Engage the spacer below the screw.

3. Turn the spacer to the right position.

4. Tighten again the screws.

Levelling When placing the appliance ensure that it stands level. This can be ach- ieved by two ad- justable feet at the bottom in front. Removing the shelf holders Your appliance is equipped with shelf re- tainers that make it possible to secure the shelves during transportation. To remove them proceed as follows:

holders in the direction of the arrow (A).

from the rear and push it for- ward until it is freed (B).

tainers (C). Door reversibility Warning! Before carrying out any operations, remove the plug from the power socket. Important! To carry out the following operations, we suggest that this be made with another person that will keep a firm hold on the doors of the appliance during the operations.

To change the opening direction of the door, do these steps:

• Remove the plug from the power socket.

• Tilt back the appli- ance carefully so that the compres- sor cannot touch the floor.

• Unscrew and re- move the lower hinges.

• Unscrew the up- per pin and screw it on the opposite side.

• Make sure the edge of the door is parallel with the edge of the top.

• Unscrew the pin (B1) and screw it on the opposite side.

• Remove the cap (B2) and position it on the opposite side.

• Screw the lower hinges.

• Stand the appli- ance upright.

• Fit the handle on the opposite side and put the plastic caps (contained in the instructions bag) in the free holes. Do a final check to make sure that:

• All screws are tightened.

• The edges of the doors run parallel to the side edge of the appliance.

• The magnetic seal adheres to the cabi- net.

• The door opens and closes correctly. Do a final check to make sure that:

• All screws are tightened.

• The edges of the doors run parallel to the side edge of the appliance.

• The magnetic seal adheres to the cabi- net.