CK64144 - Fridge CONSTRUCTA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CK64144 CONSTRUCTA

Safety and warning information 21

Information concerning disposal ...... 24

Scope of delivery 24

Ambient temperature and

ventilation 25

Installation location 25

Connecting the appliance 26

Getting to know your appliance 26

Switching the appliance on 27

Setting the temperature 27

Usable capacity 27

Refrigerator compartment 28

The freezer compartment 28

Max. freezing capacity 28

Freezing and storing food 29

Freezing fresh food 29

Thawing frozen food 30

Interior fittings 30

Sticker "OK" 31

Switching off and disconnecting

the appliance 31

Defrosting 31

Cleaning the appliance 32

Tips for saving energy 33

Operating noises 33

Eliminating minor faults yourself 34

Customer service 35

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

Fire hazard

The tubes of the

refrigeration circuit convey a small quantity of an environmentally friendly but flammable refrigerant (R600a). It does not damage the ozone layer and does not increase the greenhouse effect. If refrigerant escapes, it may injure your eyes 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 1m^3 per 8 g of refrigerant. The amount of refrigerant in your appliance is indicated on the rating plate inside the appliance. When installing the appliance, ensure that the mains cable is not trapped or damaged.

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.

Do not use multiple sockets, extension leads or adapters.

Fire hazard

Portable multiple outlets or

power supplies may overheat, causing a fire.

Never leave portable multiple outlets or portable power supplies behind the appliance.

Important information when using the appliance

• Never use electrical appliances inside the appliance (e.g. heaters, electric ice makers, etc.). Risk of explosion!
• Never defrost or clean the appliance with a steam cleaner! The steam may penetrate electrical parts and cause a short-circuit. Risk of electric shock!
• Do not use additional means to accelerate the defrosting process other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Risk of explosion!

• Do not use pointed or sharp-edged implements to remove frost or layers of ice. You might damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may cause eye injuries or ignite.

• Do not store products which contain flammable propellant (e.g. spray cans) or explosive substances in the appliance. Risk of explosion!

• Do not stand on or lean heavily against the base of the appliance, drawers, doors, etc.
  For defrosting and cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging on the power cord.
  Store high-percentage alcohol tightly sealed and in an upright position.
• Keep plastic parts and the door seal free of oil and grease. Otherwise, plastic parts and the door seal will become porous.
• Never cover or block the ventilation openings of the appliance.
• Do not store bottled or canned liquids (especially carbonated drinks) in the freezer compartment. Bottles and cans may burst!

- Avoiding placing children and vulnerable people at risk:

At risk here are children, people who have limited physical, mental or sensory abilities, as well as people who have inadequate knowledge concerning safe operation of the appliance.

Check that children and vulnerable people have understood the hazards.

A person responsible for safety must supervise or instruct children and vulnerable people who are using the appliance.

Only children aged 8 years and above may use the appliance.

Supervise children while the appliance is being cleaned or maintained.

Never allow children to play with the appliance.

• Never put frozen food straight from the freezer compartment in your mouth.

Risk of low-temperature burns!

• Avoid prolonged touching of frozen food, ice or the evaporator pipes, etc.

Risk of low-temperature burns!

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 and freezing food,
for making ice.

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

The refrigeration circuit has been checked for leaks.

This appliance complies with the relevant safety regulations for electrical appliances and is fitted with noise suppression.

This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 metres above sea level.

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 labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

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-under 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

Ambient temperature and ventilation

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. 13

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^ .

Room temperature switch

If the room temperature drops below +16^ , the freezer compartment of appliances belonging to climate class SN may become too warm. In an extreme case the frozen food may thaw. To prevent this from happening, switch on the room temperature switch. As a result, the refrigeration unit operates more frequently. The appliance can now be operated at a room temperature of +10^ to +16^ .

To switch on, press the room temperature switch, Fig. 2/B. Red mark becomes visible.

To save energy, switch off the room temperature switch as soon as the room temperature exceeds +16^ .

Ventilation

Fig. 1/6

The refrigeration unit is ventilated only via the ventilation grille in the base. Never cover the ventilation grille or place anything in front of it. Otherwise the refrigeration unit must work harder, increasing the power consumption.

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.

Undercounter

An attachment under certain worktops, e.g. stone, glass or stainless steel, is frequently not possible. You can order accessories from customer service for installation on the side walls.

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.

Warning

Risk of electric shock!

If the length of the mains cable is inadequate, never use multiple sockets or extension leads. Instead, please contact Customer Service for alternatives.

The appliance complies with 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 protected by a 10 A to 16 A fuse.

For appliances operated in non-European countries, check whether the indicated voltage and current type match the values of your electricity supply. This information can be found on the rating plate, Fig. 13.

Getting to know your appliance

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

A Freezer section
B Refrigerator compartment

1 Light switch
2 Temperature controller/light
3 Glass shelf in the refrigerator compartment
4 Pull-out container
5 Vegetable container
6 Ventilation opening
7 Shelf for butter and cheese
8 Egg rack
9 Shelf for large bottles

Switching the appliance on

Turn temperature controller, Fig. 2/A, from position "0". The appliance begins to cool. Light is switched on when the door is open.

Operating tips

The refrigerator compartment temperature rises:

if the appliance door is opened frequently,
- if large quantities of food are placed in the refrigerator compartment,
if the ambient temperature is high.

Setting the temperature

Turn temperature controller, Fig. 2/A, to the required setting.

When the controller is at a medium setting, the temperature drops to approx. +4^ in the coldest zone.

Fig. 3.

Higher settings lower the temperature in the refrigerator and freezer compartments.

We recommend:

• Perishable food should not be stored above +4^ .
  Low setting for short-term storage of food (energy-saving mode).
  Medium setting for long-term storage of food.
• Select a higher setting only temporarily, when the door is frequently opened or large quantities are placed in the refrigerator compartment.

Refrigeration capacity

The temperature in the refrigerator compartment may rise temporarily if large amounts of food or a lot of drinks are placed inside.

Therefore the temperature controller should be set to a higher setting for approx. 7 hours.

Freezer compartment

The temperature in the refrigerator compartment will affect the temperature in the freezer compartment. Change the temperature in the refrigerator compartment in order to change the temperature in the freezer compartment. Temperatures which are set higher in the refrigerator compartment will increase temperatures in the freezer compartment.

Usable capacity

Information on the usable capacity can be found inside your appliance on the rating plate. Fig. 13

Refrigerator compartment

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

Note when loading products

Wrap or cover food before placing in the appliance. This will retain the aroma, colour and freshness of the food. In addition, flavours will not be transferred between foods and the plastic parts will not become discoloured.

Note

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

Food or packaging could freeze to the rear panel.

Note the chill zones in the refrigerator compartment

The air circulation in the refrigerator compartment creates different chill zones:

• Coldest zone is in the pull-out container. Fig. 3

Note

Store perishable food (e.g. fish, sausage, meat) in the coldest zone.

Warmest zone is at the very top of the door.

Note

Store e.g. hard cheese and butter in the warmest zone. Cheese can then continue to release its flavour and the butter will still be easy to spread.

The freezer compartment

Using the freezer compartment

To store deep-frozen food.
To make ice cubes.
To freeze small quantities of food.

Note

Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly. If the door is open, the frozen food will thaw. The freezer compartment will become covered in thick ice. Also: waste of energy due to high power consumption!

Max. freezing capacity

Information about the max. freezing capacity within 24 hours can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 13

Freezing and storing food

Purchasing frozen food

Packaging must not be damaged.
Use by the "use by" date.
Temperature in the supermarket freezer must be -18^ or lower.
If possible, transport deep-frozen food in a cool bag and place quickly in the freezer compartment.

Freezing fresh food

Freeze fresh and undamaged food only.

To retain the best possible nutritional value, flavour and colour, vegetables should be blanched before freezing. Aubergines, peppers, zucchini and asparagus do not require blanching.

Literature on freezing and blanching can be found in bookshops.

Note

Keep food which is to be frozen away from food which is already frozen.

The following foods are suitable for freezing:

Cakes and pastries, fish and seafood, meat, game, poultry, vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs without shells, dairy products such as cheese, butter and quark, ready meals and leftovers such as soups, stews, cooked meat and fish, potato dishes, soufflés and desserts.

The following foods are not suitable for freezing: Types of vegetables, which are usually consumed raw, such as lettuce or radishes, eggs in shells, grapes, whole apples, pears and peaches, hard-boiled eggs, yoghurt, soured milk, sour cream, crème fraîche and mayonnaise.

Note

When freezing fresh food, the refrigeration unit runs for longer. As a result, the refrigerator compartment temperature may drop too low. Increase the temperature in the refrigerator compartment.

Packing frozen food

To prevent food from losing its flavour or drying out, place in airtight containers.

1. Place food in packaging.
2. Remove air.
3. Seal the wrapping.
4. Label packaging with contents and date of freezing.

Suitable packaging:

Cling wrap, tubular film made of polyethylene, aluminium foil, freezer containers.

These products are available from specialist outlets.

Unsuitable packaging:

Wrapping paper, greaseproof paper, cellophane, bin liners and used shopping bags.

Items suitable for sealing packaged food:

Rubber bands, plastic clips, string, cold-resistant adhesive tape, etc.

Bags and tubular film made of polyethylene (PE) can be sealed with a film heat sealer.

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Shelf life of frozen food

Storage duration depends on the type of food.

At a temperature of -18^ :

Fish, sausage, ready meals and cakes and pastries: up to 6 months
Cheese, poultry and meat: up to 8 months
Vegetables and fruit: up to 12 months

Thawing frozen food

Depending on the type and application, select one of the following options:

at room temperature
in the refrigerator
in an electric oven, with/without fan assisted hot-air
in the microwave

Caution

Do not refreeze thawing or thawed food. Only ready meals (boiled or fried) may be refrozen.

No longer store the frozen produce for the max. storage period.

Interior fittings

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

• Lift the glass shelves, pull forwards, lower and swivel out to the side. Fig. 4
• Reposition stoppers and re-insert shelf. Fig. 5
  Lift the door shelf and remove. Fig. 6

Special features

(not all models)

Pull-out container

Fig. 7

The pull-out container is especially suitable for the storage of foods which contain meat. It can be taken out for loading, unloading and cleaning.

Vegetable container with cover

Fig. 8

The vegetable container can be taken out for loading, unloading and cleaning.

Ice cube tray

Fig. 9

1. Fill the ice cube tray 34 full of drinking water and place in the freezer compartment.
2. If the ice tray is stuck to the freezer compartment, loosen with a blunt implement only (spoon-handle).
3. To loosen the ice cubes, twist the ice tray slightly or hold briefly under flowing water.

Sticker "OK"

(not all models)

The sticker "OK" lets you check whether the refrigerator compartment achieves the safe temperature ranges of +4^ or colder recommended for food. If the sticker does not indicate "OK", gradually reduce the temperature.

Note

When the appliance is switched on, it may take up to 12 hours until the set temperature is reached.

Correct setting

Switching off and disconnecting the appliance

Switching the appliance off

Turn temperature controller, Fig. 2/A, to position "0". Refrigeration unit and light switch 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 compartment defrost fully automatically

While the refrigerating unit is running, beads of condensation or hoarfrost form at the back of the refrigerator compartment. This is quite normal. It is not necessary to wipe off the condensation or frost. The rear panel defrosts automatically. The condensation runs into the condensation channel, Fig. 10 and is conveyed to the refrigerating unit where it evaporates.

Note

Keep the condensation channel and drainage hole clean, so that the condensation can run out.

Freezer compartment

The freezer compartment does not defrost automatically. A layer of hoarfrost in the freezer compartment will impair refrigeration of the frozen food and increase power consumption. Regularly defrost the freezer compartment.

Caution

Do not scrape off hoarfrost or ice with a knife or pointed object. You could damage the refrigerant tubes. Leaking refrigerant may ignite or cause eye injuries.

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Proceed as follows:

Note

Approx. 4 hours before defrosting the appliance, turn the temperature controller to the highest setting so that the food drops to a very low temperature and can therefore be stored at room temperature for a longer period.

1. Remove the frozen food and place temporarily in a cool location.
2. Switch the appliance off.
3. Pull out the mains plug or remove the fuse.
4. To accelerate the defrosting process, place a pan of hot water on a trivet in the freezer compartment.
5. Wipe up condensation with a cloth or sponge.
6. Wipe dry the freezer compartment.
7. Switch the appliance on again.
8. Put the frozen food back in the freezer compartment.

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 the shelves or containers in the dishwasher. The parts may become deformed!

Proceed as follows:

1. Before cleaning: Switch off the appliance.
2. Pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse!
3. Take out the food and store in a cool location. Place ice pack (if available) on the food.
4. Wait until the layer of frost has thawed.
5. 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 or through the drainage hole into the evaporation area.
6. Wipe the door seal with clear water only and then wipe dry thoroughly.
7. After cleaning reconnect and switch the appliance back on.
8. Put the food back into the appliance.

Interior fittings

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

Take out glass shelves

Fig. 4

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

Taking out pull-out container

Fig. 7

Lift the container and pull out.

Condensation channel

Fig. 10

To clean the condensation channel, take out the pull-out container. Fig. 1/4

Regularly clean the condensation channel and drainage hole with a cotton bud or similar implement to ensure that the condensation can drain.

Taking out vegetable container with cover

Fig. 8

Lift vegetable container and take out forwards.

Take out shelves in the door

Fig. 6

Lift shelves upwards and take out.

Ventilation opening

Fig. 11

The ventilation grille in the base can be removed for cleaning. To do this, depress the clips in the ventilation openings and simultaneously remove the ventilation grille forwards.

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.
- 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.
Regularly defrost the freezer compartment to remove the layer of frost!

A layer of hoarfrost will impair refrigeration of the frozen food and increase power consumption.

Ensure that the freezer compartment door has been closed properly.
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. Use the height-adjustable feet or place packing underneath them.

The appliance is not free-standing

Please move the appliance away from adjacent units or appliances.

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

The light does not work. The bulb is defective. Replace bulb. Fig. 12/B 1. 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. 12/A
There is a thick layer of frost in the freezer compartment.	The effect is reinforced if ambient temperatures are warm and humid.	Defrosting the freezer compartment (see chapter Defrosting). ■ Open the freezer compartment door as briefly as possible ■ Make sure that the freezer compartment door is always closed properly.
Floor of the refrigerator compartment is wet.	The condensation channels or drainage hole are blocked.	Clean the condensation channels and the drainage hole. See chapter Cleaning the appliance. Fig. 10
The temperature in the refrigerator compartment is too cold.	Freezer compartment door is open.	Close the freezer compartment door. The freezer compartment door engages audibly.
	Too much food was placed in the freezer compartment at once.	Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
	Temperature controller has been set too high.	Set temperature controller lower.
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.
	Large quantities of fresh food are being frozen.	Do not exceed max. freezing capacity.
The frozen food is thawing. The ambient temperature is below +16°C. The refrigeration unit is starting less frequently.		Increase the ambient temperature (above +16°C). Fig. 2/B Appliances with room temperature switch: To switch on, press the room temperature switch. Red mark becomes visible. The light inside the appliance is lit at a reduced luminosity.
Appliance has no refrigeration capacity.	The temperature controller is in position “0”.	Turn the temperature controller from position “0”. Fig. 2/A
	■ Power failure.	Check whether the power is on, check the fuses.
	■ The fuse has been switched off.
	■ The mains plug has not been inserted properly.

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-Nr.).

This information can be found on the rating plate. Fig. 13

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.

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