EKI1222IB - Fridge Novamatic - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EKI1222IB Novamatic

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Safety instructions 40

Control panel 42

First use 44

Daily use 44

Helpful hints and tips 45

Care and cleaning 46

What to do if... 47

Technical data 49

Installation

Environmental concerns 50

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 accidents, it is important to ensure that all people using the appliance are thoroughly familiar 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, 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.

- Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.

- If you are discarding the appliance pull the plug out of the socket, cut the connection cable (as close to the appliance as you can) and remove the door to prevent 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 environments;
• bed and breakfast type environments;
  – catering and similar non-retail applications.

- 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 refrigerating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

- Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

- The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained 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 become damaged.

If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged:

• avoid open flames and sources of ignition
  – 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.

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

8. Do not remove nor touch items from the freezer compartment if your hands are damp/wet, as this could cause skin abrasions or frost/freezer burns.
9. Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
10. Bulb lamps (if foreseen) used in this appliance are special purpose lamps selected for household appliances use only. They are not suitable for household room illumination.

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 explode.

• 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 accordance with the frozen food manufacturer's instructions.
• Appliance's manufacturers storage recommendations 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 consumed straight from the appliance.

Care and cleaning

• Before maintenance, switch off the appliance 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 refrigerator for defrosted water. If necessary, clean the drain. If the drain is blocked, water will collect in the bottom of the appliance.

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 possible 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 ventilation follow the instructions relevant to installation.

• Wherever possible the back of the product should be against a wall to avoid touching or catching warm parts (compressor, condenser) to prevent possible burn.

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

• Make sure that the mains plug is accessible 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 carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
• This product must be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare parts must be used.

in either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be discarded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. The insulation foam contains flammable gases: the appliance shall be disposed according to the applicable regulations to obtain from your local authorities. Avoid damaging the cooling unit, especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. The materials used on this appliance marked by the symbol 🌐 are recyclable.

Environment Protection

This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer,

CONTROL PANEL

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1 ON/OFF button
2 Display
3 Temperature warmer button
4 Temperature colder button
5 OK button

Display

6 Functions button It is possible to change predefined sound of buttons to a loudly one by pressing together. Functions button and Temperature colder button for some seconds. Change is reversible.

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1 Timer function
2 Intensive Cooling function
3 Drinks Chill function
4 Fast Freeze function
5 Child Lock function
6 Alarm indicator

7 Temperature indicator

Switching on

To switch on the appliance do these steps:

1. Connect the mains plug to the power socket.

2. Press the ON/OFF button if the display is off.

3. The alarm buzzer may sound after a few seconds.
   To reset the alarm refer to "Door open alarm".
   If “DEMO” appears on the Display, the appliance is in demonstration mode: refer to “Troubleshooting” paragraph.

4. The temperature indicators show the set default temperature.
   To select a different set temperature refer to "Temperature regulation".

Switching off

To switch off the appliance do these steps:

1. Press the ON/OFF button for 5 seconds.
2. The display switches off.
3. To disconnect the appliance from the power disconnect the mains plug from the power socket.

Temperature regulation

The set temperature of the fridge may be adjusted by pressing the temperature button.

Set default temperature: +5°C for the fridge.

The temperature indicator shows the set temperature.

The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours.

Important! After a power failure the set temperature remains stored.

Drinks Chill function

The Drinks Chill function is to be used to set an acoustic alarm at the preferred time, useful for example when you want to rapidly chill a bottle of wine for a certain length of time.

To switch on the function:

1. Press the Functions button until the corresponding icon appears. The Drinks Chill indicator flashes. The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes) for a few seconds.

2. Press the Temperature colder or Temperature warmer button to change the Timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes.

3. Press the OK button to confirm. The Drinks Chill indicator is shown. The Timer start to flash (min).

At the end of the countdown the Drinks Chill indicator flashes and an audible alarm sounds:

1. press OK button to switch off the sound and terminate the function.
   It is possible to deactivate the function at any time during the countdown:

2. Press the Functions button until the Drinks Chill indicator flashes.

3. Press the OK button to confirm.

4. The Drinks Chill indicator goes off. It is possible to change the time at any time during the countdown and at the end by pressing the Temperature colder button and the Temperature warmer button.

Child Lock function

To lock the buttons from unintentional operation select the Child Lock function.

To switch on the function:

1. Press the Functions button until the corresponding icon appears.

2. The Child Lock indicator flashes.

3. Press the OK button to confirm. The Child Lock indicator is shown.

To switch off the function:

1. Press the Functions button until the Child Lock indicator flashes.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

3. The Child Lock indicator goes off.

Intensive Cooling function

If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the Intensive Cooling function to chill the products more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator.

To switch on the function:

1. Press the Functions button until the corresponding icon appears.
   The Intensive Cooling indicator flashes.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

The Intensive Cooling indicator is shown.

The Intensive Cooling function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours.

To switch off the function before its automatic end:

1. Press the Functions button until the Intensive Cooling indicator flashes.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

3. The Intensive Cooling indicator goes off.

Important! The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.

Fast Freeze function

To switch on the function:

1. Press the Functions button until the corresponding icon appears. The Fast Freeze indicator flashes.

2. Press the OK button to confirm. The Fast Freeze indicator is shown. This function stops automatically after 52 hours.

To switch off the function before its automatic end:

1. Press the Functions button until the Fast Freeze indicator flashes.

FIRST USE

Cleaning the interior

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.

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 food activate the Fast Freeze function at least 24 hours before placing the food to be frozen in the freezer compartment.

Place the fresh food to be frozen on the shelf of the freezer, as this is the coldest point.

The maximum amount of food that can be frozen in 24 hours is specified on the rating plate, a label located on the inside of the appliance.

The freezing process lasts 24 hours: during this period do not add other food to be frozen.

After 24 hours, when the freezing process is completed, return to the required temperature (see "Temperature regulation").

1. Press the OK button to confirm.
2. The Fast Freeze indicator goes off.

Important! The function switches off by selecting a different freezer set temperature.

Door open alarm

An acoustic alarm will sound if the door is left open for a few minutes. The door open alarm conditions are indicated by:

• flashing Alarm indicator
• acoustic buzzer

When normal conditions are restored (door closed), the alarm will stop.

During the alarm, the buzzer can be switched off by pressing any button.

Important! Do not use detergents or abrasive powders, as these will damage the finish.

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 on the higher settings.

Important! In the event of accidental defrosting, for example due to a power failure, if the power has been off for longer than 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, depending on the time available for this operation.

Small pieces may even be cooked still frozen, directly from the freezer: in this case, cooking will take longer.

Ice-cube production

This appliance is equipped with one or more trays for the production of ice-cubes.

Movable shelves

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Fill these trays with water, then put them in the freezer compartment.

Important! Do not use metallic instruments to remove the trays from the freezer.

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

For better use of space, the front half-shelves can lie over the rear ones.

Positioning the door shelves

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

To make these adjustments proceed as follows:

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

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

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 continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving 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 vegetable 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 thoroughly 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 refrigerator.

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 rating plate;
• the freezing process takes 24 hours. No further food to be frozen should be added during this period;
• only freeze top quality, fresh and thoroughly 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 polythene and make sure that the packages are airtight;
• do not allow fresh, unfrozen food to touch food which is already frozen, thus

CARE AND CLEANING

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. avoiding a rise in temperature of the latter;

• 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

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 transferred from the foodstore to the freezer in the shortest possible time;
- 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 indicated by the food manufacturer.

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 the refrigerator

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Defrosting the freezer

i A certain amount of frost will always form around the top compartment.

Important! Defrost the freezer when the frost layer reaches a thickness of about 3-5 mm.

To remove the frost, do these steps:

1. Switch off the appliance.

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

3. Open the door.

4. When defrosting is completed, dry the interior thoroughly.

5. Switch on the appliance.

6. Set the temperature regulator to obtain the maximum coldness and run the appliance for two or three hours using this setting.

7. Reload the previously removed food into the compartment.

Warning! Never use sharp metal tools to scrape off frost from the evaporator

WHAT TO DO IF...

Warning! Before troubleshooting, disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket. Only a qualified electrician or competent person must do the troubleshooting that is not in this manual.

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 drain hole into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates. It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping on-to the food inside.

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.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

- disconnect the appliance from electricity supply

• remove all food
• defrost (if foreseen) and clean the appliance and all accessories
• leave the door/doors ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.

If the cabinet will be kept on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

Important! There are some sounds during normal use (compressor, refrigerant circulation).

Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not operate. The lamp 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 appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.
The buzzer sounds.	The temperature in the freezer is too high.	Refer to "Excessive Temperature Alarm"
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".
The compressor operates continually.	The temperature is not set correctly.	Set a higher 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 food temperature is too high.		Let the food temperature decrease to room temperature before 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 refrigerator.	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.
The temperature in the appliance is too low.	The temperature regulator is not set correctly.	Set a higher temperature.
The temperature in the appliance is too high.	The temperature regulator is not set correctly.	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 decrease to room temperature before storage.
Many products are stored at the same time.		Store less products at the same time.
The temperature in the refrigerator 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.
There is too much frost.	Food is not wrapped correctly. Wrap the food correctly.
	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Closing the door".
Problem Possible cause Solution
Upper or lower square is shown in the temperature display.	An error has occurred in measuring the temperature	Call your service representative (the cooling system will continue to keep food products cold, but temperature adjustment will not be possible).
dEMo appears on the Display.	The appliance is in demonstration mode (dEMo)	Keep pressed approximately 10 sec. the OK button since a long sound of buzzer is heard and the Display shut off for a short while: appliance start works regularly.

Replacing the lamp

The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light. Only service is allowed to replace the lighting device. Contact your Service Center.

Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.

TECHNICAL DATA

Dimension of the recess
Height 1225 mm
Width 560 mm
Depth 550 mm
Rising Time 12 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:

1. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to "Installation".
2. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Service Center.

Electrical connection

Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.

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

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 qualified electrician.

Ventilation requirements

min. 200 cm² min. 200 cm²

The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.

This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

The symbol 📀 on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate 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 council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Warranty / customer service

For each product we provide a two-year guarantee from the date of purchase or delivery to the consumer (with a guarantee certificate, invoice or sales receipt serving as proof).

The guarantee covers the costs of materials, labour and travel.

The guarantee will lapse if the operating instructions and conditions of use are not adhered to, if the product is incorrectly installed, or in the event of damage caused by external influences, force majeure, intervention by third parties or the use of non-genuine components.

Conditions de garantie / service après-vente