EKI1220IB - Fridge Novamatic - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EKI1220IB Novamatic

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

• This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit. Information on your local disposal sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities. Remove the plug and ensure that any locks or catches are removed, to prevent young children being trapped inside. Safety Instructions This information has been provided in the interests of your safety. Please read it before installing or using the appliance. Please retain the instruction book for future reference. If owner ship is transferred, please leave the user manual for the new owner. Domestic Use

• The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the storage of edible foodstuffs only.

• Check the appliance for transport damage. Under no circumstances should a damaged appliance be installed. In the event of damage please contact your retailer.

• This appliance is heavy. The edges and projecting parts of the cabinet may be sharp. Be careful when moving the cabinet and always use gloves.

• Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.

• Make sure that the power plug is not squashed or damaged by the back of the appliance. Make sure that the cable is not trapped underneath the appliance, nor touches the motor.

• Do not remove the power cord by pulling on its lead, particularly when the appliance is being pulled out of its niche. If the power plug socket is loose, do not insert the power plug. Damage to the cord may cause a short-circuit, fire and/or electric shock.

• Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance.

• Do not keep carbonated drinks or bottles in the freezer compartment. The glass bottles may break.

• Ice lollies can cause ‘frost/freezer burns’ if consumed straight from the freezer.

• It is dangerous to try and alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.

• Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts. Child Safety

• This appliance is designed to be operated by Disposal Appliance Packaging Information

• The materials marked with the symbol are recyclable. >PE< for polyethylene, e.g. sheet wrapping material >PS< for polystyrene, e.g. padding material (always CFC-free) >POM< polyoxymethylene, e.g. plastic clips. All materials are environmentally sound!Contents Safety Instructions / Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Use and Control Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Control panel /Starting the appliance /Temperature adjustement /Temperatur indicator / Supercool-Function 14 Switching off th appliance / Superfrost function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Internal parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Maintenance Defrosting / Cleaning / Changing the light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Something not Working / Customer Service and Spare Parts / Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Installation Positioning / Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Building-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Use and Control Before Use Wait two hours before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Before using the appliance for the first time, wash the interior and all internal accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap so as to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dry thoroughly. Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

• Remove safety elements used for transportation. Disposal of old appliances The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

• Plug it into the socket.

• Press the EIN/AUS (B)(ON/OFF)button.The mains operation indicator (A)lights up.

• Press one of the .+.(C)or .-.(E)buttons.The temperature indicator goes into operation and indicates the set nominal temperature. If the regulator is set at a higher level,wait about 4 hours before loading the appliance. The right temperature for loading food products to be cooled is +5 °C. Temperature adjustment

• By pressing one of the .+.(C)or .-.(E)buttons it is possible to switch from the actual temperature (the temperature indicator is lit and remains stationary)to the nominal temperature (the temperature indicator blinks).

• By continuing to press one of the buttons,the nominal temperature changes 1 °C.

• If no button is pressed,the temperature indicator automatically returns to the actual temperature after about 5 seconds. Temperature indicator The temperature indicator gives a variety of information.

• During normal operation,it shows the temperature inside the refrigerator compartment.(actual temperature).

• When setting the temperature,the temperature set for the refrigerator compartment (nominal temperature) at that moment blinks. Caution:as many as 24 hours may be required before the temperature indicator shows the actual temperature. SUPERCOOL function The SUPERCOOL function speeds up the cooling of fresh food products while at the same time protecting those already stored from undesirable heating.A nominal temperature of +2 °C is automatically preset.

• The function turns on by pressing the SUPERCOOL button (I).The yellow indicator (H)lights up.

• It is possible to stop this function at any time by pressing the SUPERCOOL button once again.The yellow indicator turns off.

• If the SUPERCOOL function does not stop manually, it is automatically cut off electronically after about 6 hours. The SUPERCOOL function is deactivated if the elec- tric current is cut off! Temperature There are different temperature zones in the refrigerator compartment.The warmest zone is at the top,and the coldest zone is above the cover of the vegetable bins. The internal temperature is influenced by the following factors:

• How often the door is opened

• Amount of food products stored

• Appliance setting15 SUPERFROST function The SUPERFROST function speeds up the freezing of fresh food products while at the same time protecting those already inside the compartment from undesirable heating. - The function turns on by pressing the SUPERFROST button (G).The yellow indicator (F)lights up. - It is possible to manually stop this function at any time by pressing the SUPERFROST button once again.The yellow indicator turns off. - If the SUPERFROST function does not stop manually, it is automatically cut off electronically after about 24 hours.The yellow indicator turns off. The SUPERFROST function is deactivated if the electric current is cut off! Switching off the appliance To switch off the appliance,keep the EIN/AUS (ON/OFF) button pressed until the temperature indicator turns off. The selected temperature setting is stored,even if the electric current is cut off.16 Freezer Accessories Ice-cube production This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes. Fill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment. Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer. Door shelves

• To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the central door shelf can be adjusted in height.

• Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free, then reposition as required.

• For more thorough cleaning, the top and bottom door sheves can be easily removed and refitted in position. Internal Parts Storage shelves

• The shelves can be removed for cleaning.

• To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the shelves can be placed at different heights.

• To remove the internal shelf pull forward until it can be tipped up or down and removed.

• Please do the same in reverse to insert the shelf at a different height.

• For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie over the rear ones. The glass shelf above the vegetable drawers and the bottle shelf should always remain in position, to ensure correct air circulation. D338Hints Saving Energy

• Pay careful attention to where the cabinet is placed. See the section “Installation”. When installed correctly the cabinet will consume less energy.

• Try to avoid keeping the doors open for long periods or opening the doors too frequently as warm air will enter the cabinet and cause the compressor to switch on unnecessarily often.

• If the ambient temperature is high, the thermostat knob is on the coldest setting (higher numbers) and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice to form on the evaporator. If this happens, turn the knob to a warmer setting (lower numbers) to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.

• Do not place warm foods inside the appliance. Allow warm foods to cool first.

• Put frozen food in the fridge to defrost. The cold in the frozen food will then be used to cool the fridge.

• Keep the heat emitting condenser, the metall grille on the rear wall of your appliance, always clean.

Hints for refrigeration

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator and do cover or wrap up the food, particularly if it has a strong smell. To help you use your refrigerator correctly, here are some useful hints:

• Raw meat (beef, pork, lamb & poultry): wrap in polythene bags and place on top of the salad compartment, this being the coldest spot in the refrigerator. Meat can only be stored safely in this way for one or two days at the most.

• Cooked food, cold cuts, jelly, etc.: these should be well covered and can be stored on any of the glass shelves.

• Fruit & vegetables: these should be thoroughly cleaned and placed in the bottom drawer/s.

• Butter & cheese: these should be placed in special airtight containers or wrapped in aluminium foil or polythene bags to keep out as much air as possible.

• Milk bottles: these should have a top 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 refrigerator. Hints Freezing of fresh food and storage of frozen food

• 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 polythene 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 latter.

• Do not touch frozen food with wet hands. Your hands could stick to the food and cause skin abrasions.

• It is advisable to show the freezing-in date on each individual pack to enable you to keep tab of the storage time.

• Be sure that frozen foodstuffs are transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time.

• Do not put carbonated liquids (fizzy drinks, etc.) in the freezing compartment as they may burst.

• Once defrosted, food deteriorates rapidly and cannot be refrozen.Cleaning Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may get damaged. NEVER use detergents, abrasive powders, highly perfumed cleaning products or wax polishes to clean the interior as these will damage the surface and leave a strong odour. Clean the inside with warm water and bicarbonate of soda. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Defrosting Refrigerator compartment

• Defrosting the refrigerator compartment is automatic. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a container at the back of the appliance, above the motor compressor, where it evaporates.

• It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole. Maintenance Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. Warning This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorised technicians. When the appliance is not in use Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply. Empty all foods and clean the appliance, leaving the doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells. Freezer compartment

• Remove the frost with a plastic scraper.

• Whenever the thickness of the frost exceeds 5 mm complete defrosting should be carried out. Prooceed as follows:

• Remove any stored food, wrap it in several layers of newspaper and put it in a cool place.

• Press the button “B” or pull out the plug from the wall socket

• Leave the door open, place a basin on the top shelf of the refrigerator compartment, under the drain hole, remove the plug as shown in the figure. PR151

• When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly and refit the plug.

• Turn the thermostat knob back to the required setting or replace the plug in the power socket.

• Reload the previously removed food into the compartment. 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. Changing the light bulb

• Should the interior light fail to work, first switch off the appliance and disconnect from the electricity supply.

• Press on the rear hook and at the same time slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Replace the lamp with one of the same power (the maximum power is shown on the light diffuser). 18Technical specifications The technical data is indicated in the rating plate on the left side inside the appliance. If there is a power failure when food is in the freezer, do not open the door of the freezer compartment. The frozen food will not be affected if the power cut is of short duration (up to 12 hours) and the freezer compartment is full, otherwise, it is recommended that the food should be used within a short time (a temperature increase of the frozen food shortens its safe storage period). Something not Working

Problems may be due to causes which can easily be solved before calling the Technical Service. Please follow these instructions: Weight surpasses the storage limit of the door shelf so spread weight more evenly or take some products out. The appliance is not properly installed. Please look in the “Building-in” section. Set a lower temperature. Distribute the food products to allow cold air to circulate around them. Make sure that the door is completely closed and that the insulating strip is complete and clean. The temperature where the cabinet is placed is above normal room temperature. Turn the temperature regulator to a warmer setting temporarily. Turn the temperature regulator to a lower number. The temperature where the cabinet is placed is above normal room temperature. Check that the ventilation is sufficient and that the ventilation openings are unobstructed. The cause could be the introduction of large quantities of food and/or frequent opening/closing of the door. Sometimes is normal. During automatic defrosting frost thaws on the cooling plate. Place the drain hose at the back of the cabinet above the drain bowl. Sometimes this is normal. Temperature control may cause clicking sounds when the system is connected or disconnected. The injected cooling gas may produce a gurgling sound while passing through the tubes. The motor may cause a humming noise and/or slight bumping. The insulation material used has a tendency to slighly increase noise levels, how ever it allows for much better insulation and a lower energy consumption. Door does not close It is too warm inside the refrigerator It is too cold inside the refrigerator. The compressor works continuously. There is water inside/outside the refrigerator. Water comes out on the floor. Noises SYMPTOM SOLUTION appliance information:

• Serial Number (S-No.) This information can be found on the rating plate inside the cabenit on the left hand wall. We recommend that you enter this information here, so that it is handy if needed. If you cannot find the remedy for a malfunction in these operating instructions, please contact your dealer or our customer service department and consult the Guarantee card. Selective ordering of replacement parts can save unnecessary travel and costs. For this reason always provide the following Customer service and spare partsElectrical connection Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the serial number plate correspond to your domestic power supply. Voltage can vary by ±6% of the rated voltage. For operation with different voltages, a suitably sized auto-transformer must be used. Important The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed. connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a specialist technician. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed. This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives: - 87/308 EEC of 2/6/87 relative to radio interference suppression. - 73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications. - 89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifications. Attention! It must be possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply; the plug must therefore be easily accessible after installation.

Installation Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.

• During normal operation, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance heat up considerably. Always ensure that there is adequate ventilation as a failure to do this will result in component failure and possible food loss. See installation instructions.

• Important: if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly availa- ble from the manufacturer or its service agent. The following table shows which ambient temperature is correct for each climate classification: Positioning

• Unpack the cabinet and check that it is in good condition and free of any transport damage.

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

• Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.

• For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig. Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.

• It is necessary that the niche is provided with a conduct of ventilation having the following dimensions: Depth 50 mm Width 540 mm The climate classification can be found on the rating plate, which is located inside the cabinet on the left hand wall. 50 mm min. 200 cm

for an ambient temperature of When the ambient temperature is not included within the range indicated for the class of this appliance, the storage temperature in the appliance cannot be guaranteed; therefore it is advisable to use the food stored as soon as possible.Building-in