VFKW2246 - Fridge VESTEL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VFKW2246 VESTEL

PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE

Installing and operating your fridge

Before using your fridge freezer

Tips for saving energy ...............................................................................53 PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS ................. 54 The operating instructions apply to several models. Dierences may therefore occur.EN - 39 -

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance

enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means

to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recom- mended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food

storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: In order to avoid any hazards resulting from the in-

stability of the appliance, it must be xed in accordance with the following instructions:

• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant (this information will be provided on the label of the cooler) you should take care during transportation and installation to prevent the cooler elements from being damaged. R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas, but it is explosive. In the event of a leak due to damage of the cooler elements, move your fridge away from open ames or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a ammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and domestic applications such as: - sta󰀨 kitchen areas in shops, o󰀩ces and other working en- vironments.

- farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other resi- dential type environments. - bed and breakfast type environments; - catering and similar non-retail applications.

• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, a service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have one installed by an authorised electrician.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised service agent or similar qualied persons, in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.EN - 41 - Old and out-of-order fridges

• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.

• Old fridges and freezers may contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC or HFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges. Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE reuse, recycle and recovery purposes. Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.

• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.

• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specied purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for losses incurred.

• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing food. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for losses to be incurred in the contrary case. Safety warnings

• Do not connect your fridge freezer to the mains electricity supply using an extension lead.

• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.

• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang o󰀨 the door.

• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.

• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the ice-making compartment as they can burst as the contents freeze.

• Do not place explosive or ammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure that their tops are tightly closed.

• When removing ice from the ice-making compartment, do not touch it. Ice may cause frost burns and/or cuts.

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice-cream and ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the freezer department!EN - 42 -

• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands. Do not eat ice-cream or ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the ice-making compartment.

• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This a󰀨ects the performance of your fridge.

• Secure any accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to the accessories. Installing and operating your fridge Before starting to use your fridge freezer, you should pay attention to the following points:

• The operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

• The plug must be accessible after installation.

• Your fridge freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the rst time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge freezer starts to cool.

• Before connecting your fridge freezer, ensure that the information on the data plate (voltage and connected load) matches that of the mains electricity supply. If in doubt, consult a qualied electrician.

• Insert the plug into a socket with an e󰀩cient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we recommend that you consult a qualied electrician for assistance.

• The appliance must be connected with a properly installed fused socket. Power supply (AC) and voltage at the operating point must match with the details on the name plate of the appliance (name plate is located on the inside left of the appliance).

• We do not accept responsibility for any damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.

• Place your fridge where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or exposed to rain.

• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, gas ovens and heater cores, and at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity forming on the outer surface.

• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly, especially the interior, before use (see Cleaning and Maintenance).

• The installation procedure into the kitchen unit is given in the installation manual. This product is intended to be used in proper kitchen units only.

• Before using your fridge freezer, wipe all parts with a solution of warm water and a teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate, then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts in the fridge after cleaning.

• Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° (as shown in the gure) to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.

• The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free space not exceeding 75 mm.EN - 43 - Before using your fridge freezer

• When using your fridge freezer for the rst time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows e󰀩cient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.

• Your fridge freezer may have a smell when it is operated for the rst time. This is normal and the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE

Thermostat setting Warnings about temperature adjustments

• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its e󰀩ciency.

• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.

• Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature without interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled. Do not open doors of your fridge frequently and do not place much food inside it in this period.

• A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your PART - 2. The fridge freezer thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the compartments. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained. Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance. 1 – 2 : For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between the minimum and medium position. 3 – 4 : For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob to the medium position. 5 : For freezing fresh food. The appliance will work for longer. So, after the desired condition is reached, return the knob to the previous setting. When lighting and thermostat are positioned on side When lighting and thermostat are positioned on top Thermostat control Thermostat controlEN - 44 - fridge, when you take the plug out and then plug it in again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.

• Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling e󰀨ectiveness.

• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C - 38°C range. Climate class Ambient temperature (

SN Between 10 and 32

Accessories Ice tray

• Fill the ice tray with water and place in freezer compartment.

• After the water completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to get the ice cube. Plastic scraper After a period of time frost will build up in certain areas in the freezer compartment. The frost accumulated in the freezer should be removed periodically. Use the plastic scraper provided if necessary. Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model.EN - 45 - Refrigerator compartment The refrigerator compartment is used for storing fresh food for a few days.

• Do not place food in direct contact with the rear wall of the refrigerator compartment. Leave some space around food to allow circulation of air.

• Do not place hot food or evaporating liquid in the refrigerator.

• Always store food in closed containers or wrapped.

• To reduce humidity and avoid formation of frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator.

• Meat of all types, wrapped in packages, is recommended to be placed on the glass shelf just above the vegetable bin, where the air is colder.

• You can put fruit and vegetables into the crisper without packaging.

• To avoid cold air escaping, try not to open the door too often, and not leave the door open for a long time. Some recommendations have been specied below for the placement and storage of your food in the cooling compartment. FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCEPART - 3. Food Maximum Storing time Where to place in the fridge department Vegetables and fruits 1 week Vegetable bin Meat and sh 2 - 3 Days Wrapped in plastic foil or bags or in a meat container (on the glass shelf) Fresh cheese 3 - 4 Days In special door shelf Butter and margarine 1 week In special door shelf Bottled products milk and yoghurt Until the expiry date recommended by the producer In special door shelf Eggs 1 month In the egg shelf Cooked food All shelves NOTE: Potatoes, onions and garlic should not be stored in the refrigerator. Freezer compartment The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh food and for storing frozen food for the period of time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes.

• When freezing fresh food, wrap and seal the food properly; the packaging should be air tight and shouldn’t leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil (heavy grade, if in doubt double wrap), polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.

• To get maximum capacity for freezer compartment, please just use glass shelves for upper and middle section. For bottom section, please use lower basket.

• The maximum amount of fresh foods that can be loaded in the freezer within 24 hours is indicated on the name plate (see Freezing Capacity).EN - 46 -

• For optimum appliance performance to reach maximum freezing capacity, set the refrigerator thermostat at 4 - 5 for 24 hours before placing fresh food into the freezer.

• After placing fresh food into the freezer, change the setting to 4 - 5 for 24 hours is generally su󰀩cient. After 24 hours, you can reduce the setting if required.

• Do not allow the fresh food to be frozen to come into contact with the already frozen food.

• Always mark the date and the content on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time.

• In case of a power failure or malfunction, the freezer compartment will maintain a su󰀩ciently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer door to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.

• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment.

• When purchasing and storing frozen food products, ensure that the packaging is not damaged.

• The storage time and the recommended temperature for storing frozen food is indicated on the packaging. For storing and using, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. If no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months.

• Place frozen food in the freezer compartment as soon as possible after buying it.

• Once the food has thawed, it must not be refrozen; you must cook it as quickly as possible in order to consume or to freeze once again.

• Not that; if you want to open again immediately after closing the freezer door, it will not be opened easily. It’s quite normal! After reaching equilibrium condition, the door will be opened easily. Important note:

• Frozen foods, when thawed, should be cooked just like fresh foods. If they are not cooked after being thawed they must NEVER be re-frozen.

• The taste of some spices found in cooked dishes (anise, basilica, watercress, vinegar, assorted spices, ginger, garlic, onion, mustard, thyme, marjoram, black pepper, etc.) changes and they assume a strong taste when they are stored for a long period. Therefore, the frozen food should be added little amount of spices or the desired spice should be added after the food has been thawed.

• The storage period of food is dependent on the oil used. The suitable oils are margarine, calf fat, olive oil and butter and the unsuitable oils are peanut oil and pig fat.

• The food in liquid form should be frozen in plastic cups and the other food should be frozen in plastic folios or bags. Some recommendations have been specied on pages 10, 11 and 12 for the placement and storage of your food in the deep freeze compartment.EN - 47 - Meat and sh Preparation Maximum Storing time (month) Steak Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8 Lamb meat Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8 Veal roast Wrapping in a foil 6 - 8 Veal cubes In small pieces 6 - 8 Lamb cubes In pieces 4 - 8 Minced meat In packages without using spices 1 - 3 Giblets (pieces) In pieces 1 - 3 Bologna sausage/salami Should be packaged even if it has membrane Chicken and turkey Wrapping in a foil 4 - 6 Goose and Duck Wrapping in a foil 4 - 6 Deer, Rabbit, Wild Boar In 2.5 kg portions and as llets 6 - 8 Fresshwater shes (Salmon, Carp, Crane, Siluroidea) After cleaning the bowels and scales of the sh, wash and dry it; and if necessary, cut the tail and head.

Lean sh; bass, turbot, ounder

Fatty shes (Tunny, Mackarel, bluesh, anchovy)

Shellsh Cleaned and in bags 4 - 6 Caviar In its package, aluminium or plastic container

Snail In salty water, aluminum or plastic container

Note: Frozen meat should be cooked as fresh meat after being thawed. If the meat is not cooked after being thawed, it should never be frozen again.EN - 48 - Vegetables and Fruits Preparation Maximum Storing time (months) String beans and beans Wash and cut to small pieces and boil in water

Beans Hull and wash and boil in water 12 Cabbage Cleaned and boil in water 6 - 8 Carrot Clean and cut to slices and boil in water 12 Pepper Cut the stem, cut into two pieces and remove the core and boil in water

Spinach Washed and boil in water 6 - 9 Cauliower Take the leaves apart, cut the heart into pieces, and leave it in water with a little lemon juice for a while

Eggplant Cut to pieces of 2cm after washing 10 - 12 Corn Clean and pack with its stem or as sweet corn

Apple and pear Peel and slice 8 - 10 Apricot and Peach Cut into two pieces and remove the stone 4 - 6 Strawberry and Blackberry Wash and hull 8 - 12 Cooked fruits Adding 10 % of sugar in the container 12 Plum, cherry, sourberry Wash and hull the stems 8 - 12EN - 49 - Dairy Products Preparation Maximum Storing time (months) Storing Conditions Packet (Homogenize) Milk In its own packet 2 - 3 Pure Milk – In its own packet Cheese-excluding white cheese In slices 6 - 8 Original package may be used for short storing period. It should be wrapped in foil for longer periods. Butter, margarine In its package 6 Maximum Storing time (months) Thawing time in room temperature (hours) Thawing time in oven (minutes) Bread 4 - 6 2 - 3 4-5 (220-225 °C) Biscuits 3 - 6 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C) Pastry 1 - 3 2 - 3 5-10 (200-225 °C) Pie 1 - 1,5 3 - 4 5-8 (190-200 °C) Phyllo dough 2 - 3 1 - 1,5 5-8 (190-200 °C) Pizza 2 - 3 2 - 4 15-20 (200 °C) CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEPART - 4.

• Disconnect the unit from the power supply before cleaning.

• Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.

• Make sure that no water enters the lamp housing and other electrical components.

• The refrigerator should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not clean them in the dishwasher.

• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When you have nished cleaning, reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.EN - 50 -

• Clean the condenser with a broom at least twice a year. This will help you to save on energy costs and increase productivity. THE POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DISCONNECTED. Defrosting Defrosting the Refrigerator Compartment

• Defrosting occurs automatically in the refrigerator compartment during operation; the water is collected by the evaporation tray and evaporates automatically.

• The evaporation tray and the water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with the defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting at the bottom of the refrigerator instead of owing out.

• You can also clean the drain hole by pouring ½ glass of water down it. Defrosting the Freezer Compartment

• The frost, which covers the shelves of the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically.

• Do not use sharp metal objects for this operation. They could puncture the refrigerant circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.

• When there is more than 5 mm of frost on the shelves, defrosting must be carried out.

• Before defrosting, place the frozen food in a cool place after wrapping it in sheets of newspaper (this will help the food to maintain it’s tempertaure for longer).

• To accelerate the defrosting process, place one or more bowls of warm water in the freezer compartment.

• Dry the inside of the compartment with a sponge or a clean cloth.

• Once the unit has been defrosted, place the food into freezer and remember to consume it in a short period of time.EN - 51 -

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF

INSTALLATION POSITION Transportation and Changing of Installation Position

• The original packages and foamed polystyrene (PS) can be retained if required.

• During transportation, the appliance should be secured with a wide string or a strong rope. The instructions written on the corrugated box must be followed while transporting.

• Before transporting or changing the installation position, all the moving objects (ie,shelves,crisper…) should be taken out or xed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged. ! Carry your fridge in the upright position. Replacing the Light bulb When replacing the bulb of the refrigerator compartment;

1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,

2. Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover top and remove the light cover

3. Change the present light bulb with a new one of not more than 15 W.

4. Replace the light cover and after waiting 5 minutes plug the unit.

PART - 5. When lighting and thermostat are positioned on side When lighting and thermostat are positioned on top Replacing LED lighting If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only. Repositioning the door

• It is not possible to change the opening direction of your refrigerator door, if the door handles on your refrigerator are installed from the front surface of the door.

• It is possible to change the opening direction of the door on models without any handles.

• If the door opening direction of your refrigerator may be changed, you should contact the nearest authorised service agent to have the opening direction changed.EN - 52 - If your refrigerator is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following. The appliance does not operate, Check if;

• The general switch in your home is disconnected,

• The socket is not faulty. To check this, plug the appliance in to another socket which you know is working. What to do if your appliance performs poorly Check that:

• You have overloaded the appliance,

• The thermostat setting is on position “1” (if so set the thermostat dial to a suitable value).

• The doors are closed properly,

There is no dust on the condenser,

• There is enough space at the rear and side walls. If your fridge is operating too loudly Normal Noises Compressor noise

• Normal motor noise: This noise means that the compressor operates normally

• Compressor may cause more noise for a short time when it starts. Bubbling noise and splash:

• This noise is caused by the ow of the refrigerant in the tubes of the system.

• If you hear any other noises check that: - The appliance is level - Nothing is touching the rear of the appliance - The objects on the appliance are vibrating. If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator; Check if; The drain hole for defrost water is not clogged (use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole). Important notes:

• In case of a sudden power loss or disconnecting and reconnecting of the plug to the electrical socket, the compressor protective thermal element will be opened as the pressure of the gas in the cooling system of your refrigerator has not yet been balanced. 4 or 5 minutes later, your refrigerator will start to operate; this is normal.

• If you won’t be using your refrigerator for a long time (such as on summer holidays), please disconnect the plug from the socket. Clean your refrigerator as per Part 4 of this document and leave the door open to prevent any humidication or odor formation.

• If there is still a problem with your refrigerator although you have followed the instructions in this book, please consult your nearest authorized service center. BEFORE CALLING FOR AFTER SALES SERVICEPART - 6.EN - 53 -

• The lifetime of your appliance is stated and declared by the Department of Industry. The length of time for retaining parts required for the proper operation of the appliance is 10 years. Tips for saving energy

1. Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room , but not in direct sunlight and not

near a heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate.

2. Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance.

3. When thawing frozen food, place it in the refrigerator compartment. The low

temperature of the frozen food will help to cool the refrigerator compartment when it is thawing. This will help to save energy. If the frozen food is put out, it results in a waste of energy.

4. Cover drinks or other liquids when placing them in the appliance Otherwise humidity

increases in the appliance. Therefore, the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks and other liquids helps to preserve smell and taste.

5. 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.

6. Keep the covers of the di󰀨erent temperature compartments (crisper, chiller ...etc )

8. Energy consumption of your appliance is

declared without drawers and fully loaded in freezer compartmant.

9. For saving energy, do not use volume

between the load limit and the door, along the load limit line. Load limit line is also used in energy consumption declaration. Load limit line labelEN - 54 -

PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE

COMPARTMENTS This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model. PART - 8. (When the thermostat is positioned on top) Lamp cover Thermostat

A) Fridge compartment B) Freezer compartment

1) Thermostat box (When the thermostat is positioned on side)

2)Fridge compartment shelves

6) Freezer glass shelves *

Energy consumption of 207 kWh per year, calculated on the basis of results obtained in 24 hours under normalised test conditions. Real energy consumption depends on the conditions in which the equipment is used as well as where it is placed.Declaration of conformity We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Deci- sions and Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards refer- enced. Disposal of the device Old devices cannot be placed in the household waste! If the device can no longer be used, every consumer is legally obliged to hand in devices separately from household waste e.g. at a collection site of their local authority / borough. This ensures that the devices are properly recycled and negative effects on the environment are avoided. Therefore, electrical devices are marked with the symbol depicted. Recycling Our packaging is made of environmentally-friendly, recyclable materials: External packaging made of cardboard Moulded parts made of CFC-free polystyrene (PS) Films and bags made of polyethylene (PE) W rapping straps made of polypropylene (PP). If you have suficient space to permit it, we recommend you retain the packaging, at least during the warranty period. If the device must be returned for repair or brought into a repair drop-off centre, the device is only adequately protected in the original packaging. If you want to no longer retain the packaging, please dispose of this in an environmentally friendly manner.FR - 55 - Sommaire