K5724X7 - Fridge NEFF - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL K5724X7 NEFF

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Kühlgerät

Refrigerator

Réfrigérateur

Frigorifero

Koelapparaat

Safety and warning information ..... 18

Information concerning disposal ..... 19

Scope of delivery 20

Room temperature, ventilation and cavity depth 20

Installation location 21

Connecting the appliance 21

Getting to know your appliance ..... 22

Switching the appliance on 22

Setting the temperature 23

Usable capacity 23

Refrigerator compartment 23

The “cool-fresh” compartment ..... 24

Interior fittings 25

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance 25

Defrosting 26

Cleaning the appliance 26

Tips for saving energy 27

Operating noises 27

Eliminating minor faults yourself ..... 28

Customer service 30

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Safety and warning information

Before you switch ON the appliance

Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully! They contain important information on how to install, use and maintain the appliance.

The manufacturer is not liable if you fail to comply with the instructions and warnings. Retain all documents for subsequent use or for the next owner.

Technical safety

This appliance contains a small quantity of environmentally-friendly but flammable R600a refrigerant. Ensure that the tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged during transportation and installation. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.

If damage has occurred

• Keep naked flames and/or ignition sources away from the appliance,
  ■ thoroughly ventilate the room for several minutes,
  ■ switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug,
  ■ inform customer service.

The more refrigerant an appliance contains, the larger the room must be in which the appliance is situated. Leaking refrigerant can form a flammable gas-air mixture in rooms which are too small. The room must be at least 1 m ^3 per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person. Improper installations and repairs may put the user at considerable risk.

Repairs may be performed by the manufacturer, customer service or a similarly qualified person only.

Only original parts supplied by the manufacturer may be used. The manufacturer guarantees that only these parts satisfy the safety requirements.

A extension cable may be purchased from customer service only.

Important information when using the appliance

■ Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heater, electric ice maker, etc.). Risk of explosion!
- Never use a steam cleaner to defrost or clean the appliance! The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock!
- Do not use pointed or sharp-edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You could damage the refrigerant tubing. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries.
- Do not store products which contain flammable propellants (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!
- Do not stand or support yourself on the base, drawers or doors, etc.
■ Before defrosting and cleaning the appliance, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.

■ Bottles which contain a high percentage of alcohol must be sealed and stored in an upright position.
- Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, parts and door seal will become porous.
■ Never cover or block the ventilation openings for the appliance.
■ People (children incl.) who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate knowledge must not use this appliance unless they are supervised or given meticulous instructions.

Children in the household

• Keep children away from packaging and its parts.
  Danger of suffocation from folding cartons and plastic film!
  ■ Do not allow children to play with the appliance!
  If the appliance features a lock: keep the key out of the reach of children!

General regulations

The appliance is suitable for refrigerating food.

This appliance is intended for use in the home and the home environment.

The appliance is suppressed according to EU Directive 2004/108/EC.

The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.

This product complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances (EN 60335-2-24).

Information concerning disposal

Disposal of packaging

The packaging protects your appliance from damage during transit. All utilised materials are environmentally safe and recyclable. Please help us by disposing of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.

Disposal of your old appliance

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.

This appliance is identified according to the European guideline 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE. The directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return and re-use of old appliances.

Warning

Redundant appliances

1. Pull out the mains plug.
2. Cut off the power cord and discard with the mains plug.
3. Do not take out the trays and receptacles: children are therefore prevented from climbing in!
4. Do not allow children to play with the appliance once it has spent its useful life. Danger of suffocation!

Refrigerators contain refrigerant and gases in the insulation. Refrigerant and gases must be disposed of professionally. Ensure that tubing of the refrigerant circuit is not damaged prior to proper disposal.

Scope of delivery

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit.

If you have any complaints, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer service.

The delivery consists of the following parts:

■ Built-in appliance
■ Interior fittings (depending on model)
■ Bag containing installation materials
- Operating instructions
■ Installation manual
■ Customer service booklet
■ Warranty enclosure
■ Information on the energy consumption and noises

Room temperature, ventilation and cavity depth

Ambient temperature

The appliance is designed for a specific climate class. Depending on the climate class, the appliance can be operated at the following temperatures.

The climate class can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 14

Climate class Permitted 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

Note

The appliance is fully functional within the room temperature limits of the indicated climatic class. If an appliance of climatic class SN is operated at colder room temperatures, the appliance will not be damaged up to a temperature of +5 °C.

Ventilation

The air on the rear panel of the appliance heats up. Conduction of the heated air must not be obstructed. Otherwise, the refrigeration unit must work harder. This increases power consumption.

Therefore: Never cover or block the ventilation openings!

Cavity depth

A cavity depth of 560 mm is recommended for the appliance. If the cavity depth is smaller – at least 550 mm – the energy consumption increases slightly.

Installation location

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room. The installation location should neither be exposed to direct sunlight nor near a heat source, e.g. a cooker, radiator, etc. If installation next to a heat source is unavoidable, use a suitable insulating plate or observe the following minimum distances to a heat source:

■ 3 cm to electric or gas cookers.
■ 30 cm to an oil or coal-fired cooker.

Connecting the appliance

After installing the appliance, wait at least 1 hour until the appliance is switched on. During transportation the oil in the compressor may have flowed into the refrigeration system.

Before switching on the appliance for the first time, clean the interior of the appliance (see chapter “Cleaning the appliance”).

Electrical connection

The socket must be near the appliance and also freely accessible following installation of the appliance.

The appliance complies with the protection class I. Connect the appliance to 220–240 V/50 Hz alternating current via a correctly installed socket with protective conductor. The socket must be fused with a 10 to 16 A fuse.

For appliances operated in non-European countries, check whether the stated voltage and current type match the values of your mains supply. This information can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 14

Warning

Never connect the appliance to electronic energy saver plugs.

Our appliances can be used with mains and sine-controlled inverters. Mains-controlled inverters are used for photovoltaic systems which are connected directly to the national grid. Sine-controlled inverters must be used for isolated applications (e.g. on ships or in mountain lodges) which are not connected directly to the national grid.

Getting to know your appliance

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Please fold out the illustrated last page. These operating instructions refer to several models.

The features of the models may vary.

The diagrams may differ.

Fig. 1

* Not all models.

1-4 Controls

5 Light switch

6 L i g h t

7 Glass shelf in the refrigerator compartment

8 "Cool-fresh" container

9 Humidity filter

10 Humidity container

11 Egg rack

12 Butter and cheese compartment *

13 Shelf for tubes and small tins

14 Shelf for large bottles

A Refrigerator compartment

B C o o l - f r e s h c o m p

Controls

Fig. 2

1 On/Off button

Serves to switch the whole appliance on and off.

2 Temperature selection button

The required temperature is set with this button.

3 "cold + fresh" display

Illuminates, if the appliance is in operation.

4 Refrigerator compartment display

Indicates the current temperature setting in the refrigerator compartment.

Switching the appliance on

Fig. 2

Switch on the appliance with the On/Off button 1.

The temperature display 4 indicates the selected temperature. Displays 3 "cold+fresh" come on.

The appliance starts to cool, the light is switched on when the door is open.

We recommend a setting of +4 °C.

Perishable food should not be stored above +4 °C.

Operating tips

■ After the appliance has been switched on, it may take several hours until the set temperature has been reached. Do not put any food in the appliance beforehand.
■ While the refrigeration unit is running, water droplets or a thin layer of ice may form at the rear panel of the refrigerator. This is nothing unusual. It is not necessary to scrape off the frost or wipe off the water droplets. The rear panel defrosts automatically. The condensation flows into the evaporation area of the appliance via the condensation channels and the drainage hole.
- The partition in the lower “cool-fresh” container is required for functional reasons and should not be removed. The temperature behind the partition is lower than in the front area of the container.

Setting the temperature

Fig. 2

Refrigerator compartment

The temperature can be set from +3 °C to +8 °C.

Keep pressing temperature setting button 2 until the required refrigerator compartment temperature is set.

The value last selected is saved. The set temperature is indicated on temperature display 4.

Cool-fresh compartment

Fig. 1/B

The temperature in the “cool-fresh” compartment has been set to almost 0 °C at the factory and should not be changed if at all possible.

If frost forms on the refrigerated food, the temperature can be increased. (See chapter “Eliminating minor faults yourself”.)

Usable capacity

Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fig. 14

Refrigerator compartment

The refrigerator compartment is the ideal storage location for ready meals, cakes and pastries, preserved food, condensed milk and hard cheese.

Storing food

■ Store fresh, undamaged food. The quality and freshness will then be retained for longer.
In the case of ready-made products and bottled goods, observe the best-before date or use-by date specified by the manufacturer.

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• To retain aroma, colour and freshness, pack or cover food well before placing in the appliance. This will prevent the transfer of flavours and the discolouration of plastic parts in the refrigerator compartment.
• Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.

Note

Avoid contact between food and rear panel. Otherwise the air circulation will be impaired.

Food or packaging could freeze to the rear panel.

The “cool-fresh” compartment

The temperature in the fridge is about 0 °C . The low temperature and the optimum moisture provide ideal storage conditions for fresh food.

Food can be kept fresh up to three times longer in the “cool-fresh” compartment than in the normal cooling zone – for even longer freshness, nutrient retention and flavour.

Humidity container

Fig. 1/10

The humidity container is covered with a special filter which optimises retention of the air humidity in the storage compartment. As a result, there is up to 95 % air humidity in the humidity container, depending on the amount of products put in. This storage climate offers ideal conditions for fresh fruit, salad greens, vegetables, herbs or mushrooms.

Notes

• Fruit sensitive to cold (e.g. pineapple, banana, papaya and citrus fruit) and vegetables sensitive to cold (e.g. aubergines, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes) should be stored outside the refrigerator at temperatures of approx. +8 °C to +12 °C for optimum preservation of quality and flavour.
• Condensation may form in the vegetable container depending on the type and quantity of products stored. Remove condensation with a dry cloth.

Foods suitable for "cool-fresh" container:

In the "cool-fresh" container:

Fig. 1/8

■ Fish, seafood, meat, sausage, dairy products, ready meals.

In the humidity container:

Fig. 1/10

■ Vegetables (e.g. carrots, asparagus, celery, leeks, beetroot, mushrooms, brassicas such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi)
- Salad greens (e.g. lamb's lettuce, iceberg lettuce, chicory, lettuce)
■ Herbs (e.g. dill, parsley, chives, basil)
■ Fruit (types insensitive to cold, e.g. apples, peaches, berries, grapes)

Storage times (at 0 °C)

Depending on the initial quality
Fresh fish, seafood up to 3 days
Poultry, meat (boiled/fried)	up to 5 days
Beef, pork, lamb, sausage (cold meat)	up to 7 days
Smoked fish, broccoli up to 14 days
Salad greens, fennel, apricots, plums	up to 21 days
Soft cheese, yoghurt, quark, buttermilk, cauliflower	up to 30 days

Interior fittings

You can reposition the shelves inside the appliance and the door shelves as required:

■ Pull shelf forwards, lower and swing out to the side. Fig. 3
■ Raise the door shelf and remove. Fig. 4

Special features

(not all models)

Drawer for sausage and cheese

Fig. 5

The drawer can be removed for adding and removing food. Lift the drawer and pull out. The drawer holder can be adjusted.

Vario shelf

Fig. 6

To facilitate the storage of tall items (e.g. cans or bottles), the front part of the Vario shelf can be taken out and pushed under the rear part.

Deli container

Fig. 7

The cover of the deli container turned over; this allows sealed or ventilated storage of the food.

Bottle holder

Fig. 8

The bottle holder prevents bottles from falling over when the door is opened and closed.

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance

Switching off the appliance

Fig. 2

Press the On/Off button 1.

Temperature display goes out, refrigerating unit switches off.

Disconnecting the appliance

If you do not use the appliance for a prolonged period:

1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.
3. Clean the appliance.
4. Leave the appliance door open.

Defrosting

Refrigerator and "cool-fresh" compartments

Defrosting is actuated automatically. While the refrigeration unit is running, water droplets or hoarfrost form at the rear panel of the refrigerator compartment. This is nothing unusual. It is not necessary to wipe off the water droplets or hoarfrost. The rear panel defrosts automatically. The condensation drains off into the condensation channel, Fig. 9. From there the condensation drains off down the condensation channels to the refrigeration unit where it evaporates.

Note

Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole clean, so the condensation can drain off. Fig. 9

Cleaning the appliance

Caution

• Do not use abrasive, chloride or acidic cleaning agents or solvents.
• Do not use scouring or abrasive sponges. The metallic surfaces could corrode.
  ■ Never clean shelves and containers in the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed!

Proceed as follows:

1. Before cleaning: Switch the appliance off.

2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse.

3. Clean the appliance with a soft cloth, lukewarm water and a little pH neutral washing-up liquid. The rinsing water must not run into the light.

4. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
5. Rinsing water must not run through the drainage hole into the evaporation area.
6. After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.

Notes

■ Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole, Fig. 9, with a cotton bud or similar implement to ensure that the condensation can drain.
■ After cleaning, the stopper must be re-inserted into the drainage hole of the refrigerator compartment for functional reasons.

Interior fittings

All variable parts of the appliance can be taken out for cleaning.

Take out glass shelves

Fig. 3

Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards, lower and swivel out to the side.

Take out shelves in the door

Fig. 4

Lift shelves upwards and take out.

Removing the container

Fig. 10

Pull out the container all the way and lift to detach it.

To insert the container, place on the telescopic rails and push into the appliance. Attach the container by pressing it down.

Taking out the humidity filter

Fig. 1/9

The humidity filter over the humidity container can be taken out for cleaning. To do this, first take out the humidity container and pull out the humidity filter. Lift off the filter cover, Fig. 11, and take out the filter. Clean in lukewarm water, leave to dry and re-assemble.

Installing extension rails

Fig. 12

1. To remove the extension rails, bend slightly at the front in the direction of the arrow.
2. Lift extension rail and detach from the mounting.
3. To install the extension rail, insert into the rear opening.
4. Insert extension rail into the front opening and engage downwards.

Tips for saving energy

• Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated room! The appliance should not be installed in direct sunlight or near a heat source (e.g. radiator, cooker).
  If required, use an insulating plate.

■ Select 560 mm cavity depth.
A smaller cavity depth will result in a higher energy consumption.

- Allow warm food and drinks to cool down before placing in the appliance.

■ Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator compartment and use the low temperature of the frozen food to cool refrigerated food.

■ Open the appliance as briefly as possible.

■ Occasionally clean the rear of the appliance to prevent an increased power consumption.
■ The arrangement of the fittings does not affect the energy rating of the appliance.

Operating noises

Quite normal noises

Droning

Motors are running (e.g. refrigerating units, fan).

Bubbling, humming or gurgling noises

Refrigerant is flowing through the tubing.

Clicking

Motor, switches or solenoid valves are switching on/off.

Preventing noises

The appliance is not level

Please align the appliance with a spirit level. If required, place something underneath.

Containers or storage areas wobble or stick

Please check the removable parts and re-insert them correctly if required.

Bottles or receptacles are touching each other

Move the bottles or receptacles slightly away from each other.

Eliminating minor faults yourself

Before you call customer service:

Please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself based on the following information.

Customer service will charge you for advice – even if the appliance is still under guarantee!

Fault Possible cause Remedial action
Temperature differs greatly from the set value.		In some cases it is adequate to switch off the appliance for 5 minutes.If the temperature is too high wait a few hours and check whether the temperature has approached the set value.If the temperature is too low check the temperature again the next day.
The light does not work.	The bulb is defective.	Replace bulb. Fig.13/B1. Switch the appliance off.2. Pull out mains plug or switch off fuse.3. Slide cover forwards and remove.4. Change the bulb.(Replacement bulb: 220–240 V a.c., E14 bulb holder, see defective bulb for wattage.)
	Light switch is jammed.	Check whether the light switch can move. Fig.13/A
Bottom of the refrigerator compartment is wet.	The condensation channel or drainage hole are blocked.	Clean the condensation channel and the drainage hole. See chapter Cleaning the appliance. Fig.9
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold.	Temperature has been set too low.	Increase the temperature (see Selecting the temperature).

Fault Possible cause Remedial action

The cool-fresh compartment is too warm or too cold.	The fixed setting has been set too high or too low (e.g. if there is frost in the “cool-fresh” compartment).	The temperature in the cool-fresh compartment can be set warmer and/or colder.
		Setting the temperature:Fig. 21. Switch off the appliance with the On/Off button 1.2. Simultaneously hold down On/Off button 1 and temperature setting button 2 for approx. 2 seconds. “88” is lit on temperature display 4. When the temperature display goes out, release buttons.3. The temperature levels appear on the temperature display 4.Temperature levels:Setting 0 – coldest settingSetting 6 – warmest settingSetting 4 – factory setting (almost 0 °C)4. Keep pressing temperature setting button 2 until the required temperature level is displayed.The set temperature is saved after one minute. The display switches to the set refrigerator compartment temperature.NotesThe numbers on the display do not correspond to °C temperatures in the “cool-fresh” compartment.If the temperature display is not flashing, the buttons were inadvertently pressed for longer. Switch off the appliance again and repeat the process as described above.
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
The refrigerating unit is switching on more frequently and for longer.	Appliance opened frequently.	Do not open the appliance unnecessarily.
	The ventilation openings have been covered.	Remove obstacles.
Appliance has no refrigeration capacity.	Appliance has been switched off.	Press the On/Off button.
The light does not work.	Power failure. Check whether the power is on.
The display does not illuminate.	The fuse has been switched off.	Check the fuse.
	The mains plug has not been inserted properly.	Check whether the mains plug is secure.

Customer service

Your local customer service can be found in the telephone directory or in the customer-service index. Please provide customer service with the appliance product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).

These specifications can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 14

To prevent unnecessary call-outs, please assist customer service by quoting the product and production numbers. This will save you additional costs.

Repair order and advice on faults

Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list.

GB 0844 892 8989 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.

IE 01450 2655

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