PK1804 - Fridge PROGRESS - Free user manual and instructions

Features	Details
Type of refrigerator	Combined refrigerator
Total capacity	About 300 liters
Energy class	A+
Dimensions (HxWxD)	185 x 60 x 65 cm
Cooling system	Static cooling
Number of drawers	3 vegetable drawers
Interior lighting	LED
Noise level	42 dB
Additional features	Fresh zone, glass shelves
Maintenance	Manual defrost recommended
Safety	Door lock
Warranty	2 years
Pre-purchase information	Check dimensions for installation

Frequently Asked Questions - PK1804 PROGRESS

The PROGRESS PK1804 refrigerator is not cooling.

Check that the refrigerator is properly plugged in and that the outlet is working. Make sure the temperature is set to an appropriate level. If the problem persists, inspect the door seals for air leaks.

The refrigerator is making a strange noise.

A clicking or humming noise can be normal. However, if the noise is loud or unusual, check if the appliance is level and that no objects are touching the compressor.

There is ice buildup inside the refrigerator.

This may be due to a door not closing properly or hot food placed inside. Ensure the door is well sealed and allow the refrigerator to defrost to remove excess ice.

How do I adjust the temperature of the PROGRESS PK1804 refrigerator?

Use the adjustment knob located inside the refrigerator to set the temperature. The ideal temperature for the refrigerator is usually between 2b0C and 4b0C.

The lights inside the refrigerator are not working.

First check the bulb to see if it needs to be replaced. If the bulb is fine, make sure the refrigerator door is properly closed and that the electrical connections are intact.

How do I clean the PROGRESS PK1804 refrigerator?

Unplug the appliance and remove all food. Clean the interior with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Rinse well and dry before plugging the refrigerator back in.

The refrigerator is consuming too much energy.

Make sure the refrigerator is located in a well-ventilated area, away from heat sources. Also check that the door seals are in good condition to prevent air leaks.

How do I transport the PROGRESS PK1804 refrigerator?

Make sure to empty it completely and unplug it. Transport it in an upright position to avoid damaging the compressor and let it rest for a few hours before plugging it back in.

USER MANUAL PK1804 PROGRESS

• 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• This appliance may be used by children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities, if they have been properly instructed.

• Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away unless continuously supervised.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.

• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately. General Safety

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: Progress 15– Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments – By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other residential type environments

• 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 recommended by the manufacturer.

• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.

• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.

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

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

• Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.

• Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.

• Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.

• At first installation or after reversing the door wait at least 4 hours before connecting the appliance to the power supply. This is to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.

• Before carrying out any operations on the appliance (e.g. reversing the door), remove the plug from the power socket.

• Do not install the appliance close to radiators or cookers, ovens or hobs.

• Do not expose the appliance to the rain.

• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.

• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold. 16 Progress• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

• The appliance contains a bag of desiccant. This is not a toy. This is not food. Please dispose of it immediately. Electrical connection WARNING! Risk of fire and electric shock. WARNING! When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged. WARNING! Do not use multi- plug adapters and extension cables.

• The appliance must be earthed.

• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.

• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.

• Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change the electrical components.

• The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.

• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.

• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug. Use WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electric shock or fire.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.

• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.

• Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable.

• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.

• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.

• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.

• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.

• Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot. Internal lighting WARNING! Risk of electric shock.

• The type of lamp used for this appliance is for household appliances only. Do not use it for house lighting. Care and cleaning WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.

• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.

• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance. Service

• To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre. Progress 17• Use original spare parts only. Disposal WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.

• Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance.

• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone- friendly.

• The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly.

• Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger. INSTALLATION WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Location Refer to the assembly instructions for the installation. To ensure best performance, install the appliance well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet. Positioning Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated indoors where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance. Cli‐ mate 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 Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range. If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre. Electrical connection

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

• 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.

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

• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives. 18 ProgressVentilation requirements The airflow behind the appliance must be sufficient. 5 cm min. 200 cm

CAUTION! Refer to the assembly instructions for the installation. OPERATION Control Panel Functions

ON/OFF It is possible to change predefined sound of buttons by pressing together Functions and temperature colder button for a few seconds. Change is reversible. Display

1. Connect the mains plug to the power

display is off. The temperature indicators show the set default temperature. To select a different set temperature refer to "Temperature regulation". If "dEMo" appears on the display, refer to "Troubleshooting" . Switching off

1. Press the appliance ON/OFF for 5

seconds. The display switches off.

2. Disconnect the mains plug from the

power socket. Temperature regulation Set the temperature of the appliance by pressing the temperature regulators. Default set temperature:

• +5°C for the fridge The temperature indicators show the set temperature. The set temperature will be reached within 24 hours. After a power failure the set temperature remains stored. IntensiveCooling function If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the IntensiveCooling function to chill the products more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator.

1. Press the Functions until the

corresponding icon appears. The IntensiveCooling indicator flashes.

2. Press the OK to confirm.

The IntensiveCooling indicator is shown. The IntensiveCooling function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours. To switch off the function before its automatic end, repeat the procedure. The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature. Holiday mode This mode allows you to keep the appliance closed and empty during a long holiday period without the formation of bad odours.

1. Press the Functions until the

corresponding icon appears. The Holiday indicator flashes. The temperature indicator shows the set temperature.

2. Press the OK to confirm.

The Holiday indicator is shown. This mode switches off after selecting a different temperature. ChildLock function Activate the ChildLock function to lock the buttons from unintentional operation.

1. Press Functions until the

corresponding icon appears. The ChildLock indicator flashes.

2. Press OK to confirm.

The ChildLock indicator is shown. To deactivate the ChildLock function, repeat the procedure until the ChildLock indicator goes off. DrinksChill function The DrinksChill function is to be used to set an acoustic alarm at the preferred time, useful for example when a recipe requires to cool down food products for a certain period of time.

1. Press Functions until the

corresponding icon appears. 20 ProgressThe DrinksChill indicator flashes. The Timer shows the set value (30 minutes) for a few seconds.

2. Press the Timer regulator to change

the Timer set value from 1 to 90 minutes.

3. Press OK to confirm.

TheDrinksChill indicator is shown. The Timer start to flash (min). At the end of the countdown the DrinksChill indicator flashes and an audible alarm sounds. Press OK to switch off the sound and terminate the function. To switch off the function repeat the procedure until the DrinksChill 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. Door open alarm If the door is left open for approximately 90 seconds, the acoustic alarm starts and alarm indicator flashes. The alarm stops after closing the door. During the alarm, the acoustic signal can be muted by pressing any button. Fan function

1. Press Functions until the

corresponding icon appears. The Fan indicator flashes.

2. Press the OK to confirm.

The Fan indicator appears. To switch off the function, repeat the procedure until the Fan indicator goes off. The activation of the Fan function increases energy consumption. If the function is activated automatically the Fan indicator is not shown (refer to "Daily use"). DAILY USE WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. Cleaning the interior Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly. CAUTION! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish. Positioning the door shelves To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights.

1. Gradually pull the shelf up until it

2. Reposition as required.

Progress 21Movable shelves The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired. Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air circulation. Fan The refrigerator compartment is equipped with a device that allows rapid cooling of food and keeps a more uniform temperature in the compartment. This device activates automatically when needed, for example for a quick temperature recovery after door opening or when the ambient temperature is high. It is possible to switch on the device manually when needed (refer to "Fan function"). The Fan device stops when the door is open and restarts immediately after the door closing.

Normal operating sounds The following sounds are normal during operation:

• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped.

• A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped.

• A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon).

• A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off. Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary. Hints for fresh food refrigeration

• Do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator.

• Cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour. 22 Progress• Position food so that air can circulate freely around it. Hints for refrigeration Useful hints:

• Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packaging and place it on the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.

• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and place on any shelf.

• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly and place in a special drawer. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic must not be kept in the refrigerator if not packed.

• Butter and cheese: place in a special airtight container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene bag to exclude as much air as possible.

• Bottles: close with a cap and place on the door bottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. General warnings CAUTION! Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation. This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians. The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher. Periodic cleaning CAUTION! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the appliance. CAUTION! Do not damage the cooling system. The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories with

lukewarm water and some neutral soap.

2. Regularly check the door seals and

wipe them clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. If accessible, clean the condenser and

the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush. This will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption. Defrosting of the refrigerator Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special 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 onto the food inside. Progress 23Periods of non-operation When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

1. Disconnect the appliance from

3. Clean the appliance and all

4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent

unpleasant smells. CAUTION! If you want to keep the appliance switched on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure. We recommend activating Holiday Mode. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters. What to do if... Problem Possible cause Solution The appliance does not op‐ erate. The appliance is switched off. Switch on the appliance. The mains plug is not con‐ nected to the mains sock‐ et correctly. Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly. There is no voltage in the mains socket. Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician. The door is left open. Close the door. Refer to "Door open alarm" A or symbol is shown instead of numbers on the Temperature Display. Temperature sensor prob‐ lem. Contact the nearest Author‐ ised Service Centre (the cool‐ ing system will continue to keep food products cold, but temperature adjustment will not be possible). The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door. The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Author‐ ised Service Centre. The compressor operates continually. Temperature is set incor‐ rectly. Refer to "Operation". Many food products were put in at the same time. Wait few hours and then check the temperature again. 24 ProgressProblem Possible cause Solution The room temperature is too high. Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate. Food products placed in the appliance were too warm. Allow food products to cool to room temperature before stor‐ ing. The door is not closed cor‐ rectly. Refer to "Closing the door". The "IntensiveCooling" is switched on. Refer to "IntensiveCooling function". The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the "IntensiveCool‐ ing", or after changing the temperature. This is normal, no error has occurred. The compressor starts after a period of time. Water flows inside the refrig‐ erator. Food products prevent the water to flow into the wa‐ ter collector. Make sure that food products do not touch the rear plate. The water outlet is clog‐ ged. Clean the water outlet. Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is not connected to the evap‐ orative tray above the compressor. Attach the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray. Temperature cannot be set. The "IntensiveCooling function" is switched on. Switch off "IntensiveCooling function" manually, or wait un‐ til the function resets automati‐ cally to set the temperature. Refer to "IntensiveCooling function". dEMo appears on the dis‐ play. The appliance is in dem‐ onstration mode. Keep the OK pressed for ap‐ proximately 10 seconds until a long sound is heard and dis‐ play shuts off for a short time. The temperature in the ap‐ pliance is too low/too high. The temperature regulator is not set correctly. Set a higher/lower tempera‐ ture. The door is not closed cor‐ rectly. Refer to "Closing the door". The food products' tem‐ perature is too high. Let the food products temper‐ ature decrease to room tem‐ perature before storage. Progress 25Problem Possible cause Solution Many food products are stored at the same time. Add less food products at the same time. The door has been opened often. Open the door only if necessa‐ ry. The "IntensiveCooling function" is switched on. Refer to "IntensiveCooling function". There is no cold air circu‐ lation in the appliance. Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance. If the advice does not lead to the desired result, contact the nearest Authorised Service Centre. Replacing the lamp The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light. Only service is allowed to replace the lighting device. Contact your Authorised Service Centre. Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.

2. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to

assembly instructions.