KG178A+ AK - Fridge Finlux - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KG178A+ AK Finlux

Old and out-of-order fridges 23

Safety warnings 23

Installing and operating your fridge 24

Before using your fridge 25

HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE 25

Thermostat setting. 25

Warnings about temperature adjustments. 25

Accessories 26

Ice tray 26

Bottle holder 26

FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE 27

Refrigerator compartment. 27

Freezer compartment 27

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 28

Defrosting the refrigerator compartment. 28

Defrosting the freezer compartment 28

Replacing the light bulb 29

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING 30

BEFORE CALLING FOR AFTER SALES SERVICE 30

Tips for saving energy 31

PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS 32

PRODUCT FICHE 33

Product patt list 33

The operating instructions apply to several models. Differences may therefore occur.

General warnings

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 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: To avoid a hazard due to the instability of the appliance, it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.

WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the supply cord is not trapped or damaged.

WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at the rear of the appliance.

SYMBOL ISO 7010 W021

Warning: Risk of fire / flammable materials

• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant – you can learn this information from the label on the cooler- you should be careful during shipment and installation to prevent your appliance's cooler elements from being damaged. Although R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas. As it is explosive, in the event of a leak due to damage to the cooler elements, move your fridge from open flame 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 flammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as;

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments

• farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments

• bed and breakfast type environments;

• catering and similar non-retail applications

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

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• 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 it installed by an authorized 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 hazard 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, its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000m .

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.
• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges.

Please ask your local authority about the disposal of the WEEE for the reuse, recycle and recovery purposes.

Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for damage due to misuse.
• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve 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 specified 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 the losses to be occurred.
• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses to be occurred in the contrary case.

Safety warnings

• Do not use multiple sockets or extension cords.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.
• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• Do not twist and bend the cables, and keep them away from hot surfaces.

• After installation make sure that the power cable is not trapped underneath appliance.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang off the door.
• Do not plug-in or un-plug from the socket with wet hands to prevent electrocution!

• Do not place glass bottles or beverage cans in the freezer department. Bottles or cans may explode.

• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge department.

• When taking ice made in the freezer department, do not touch it, ice may cause ice 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!

• Do not re-freeze frozen goods after they have melted. This may cause health issues like food poisoning.

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

• Do not operate any electrical appliances inside the refrigerator or freezer.

Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to accessories.

• Do not use plug adapter.

Installing and operating your fridge

Before starting to use your fridge, you should pay attention to the following points:

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

• The plug must be accessible after installation.

• There can be an odour when you first switch on the appliance. It will disappear after the appliance starts to cool.

• Before making the connection to the power supply, ensure that the voltage on the nameplate corresponds to the voltage of electrical system in your home.

• Insert the plug into a socket with an efficient ground connection. If the socket has no ground contact or the plug does not match, we suggest you to call an authorized electrician for assistance.

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

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

• Place your fridge in a place where it won't be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.

• Your appliance should be at least 50~cm away from stoves, Gas ovens and heaters, and should be at least 5cm away from electrical ovens.

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

• Do not place heavy items on the appliance.

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

• 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, wipe all parts back with warm water added with a tea spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse with clean water and dry. Replace all parts after cleaning.

Before using your fridge

• When it is operated for the first time or after transportation, keep your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it on to allow efficient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the compressor.
• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time; the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.

PART - 2. HOW TO OPERATE THE APPLIANCE

Thermostat setting

The 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.

Freezer & Refrigerator thermostat setting;

1-2: For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between minimum and medium position.

3-4: For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knob to medium position.

5: For freezing the fresh food. The appliance will run for colder temperatures.

Thermostat knob

Warnings about temperature adjustments

• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10^ in terms of its efficiency.

• 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 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 effectiveness.

• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16^ - 38^ range.

Climate class	Ambient temperature (℃)
T Between 16 and 43 °C
ST Between 16 and 38 °C
N Between 16 and 32 °C
SN Between 10 and 32 °C

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.

All written and visual descriptions in the accessories may vary according to the appliance model.

FOOD STORAGE IN THE APPLIANCE

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.

Freezer compartment

The freezer compartment is used for freezing fresh foods and for storing frozen foods for the period of time indicated on packaging, and for making ice cubes.

• For freezing fresh food; wrap and seal fresh food properly, that is the packaging should be air tight and shouldn't leak. Special freezer bags, aluminum foil polythene bags and plastic containers are ideal.
• 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 sufficiently low temperature for food storage. However, avoid opening the freezer door to slow down the temperature rise within the freezer compartment.
• 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).
• 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 foods are 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 is thawed, it must not be refrozen; you must cook it as quickly as possible in order to consume or to freeze once again.
• Storage: If you want to use the maximum net capacity, you can remove the drawers and store the items directly on the cooling tubes. This will enable you to make use of the entire volume of the compartment.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning.

• Do not pour water over the appliance.

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

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

• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps. After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When the cleaning operations have been completed, reconnect the plug with dry hands.

Defrosting the refrigerator compartment

• Defrosting occurs automatically in refrigerator compartment during operation; the defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.
• The evaporating tray and the defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.
• You can also pour 12 glass of the water to drain hole to clean inside.

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 refrigerator circuit and cause irreparable damage to the unit. Use the plastic scraper provided.

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

• Before defrosting operation, place the frozen food in a cool place after wrapping them in sheets of newspaper in order to obtain its temperature steady for long time.

• To accelerate the defrosting process place one or more basins 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 the freezer and remember to consume them in a short period of time.

Replacing the light bulb

To replace the bulb in the fridge compartments;

1. Unplug your fridge freezer.
2. Using a screwdriver, carefully remove the light cover from the top panel. (a)
3. Replace with a 15 watt bulb. (b)
4. Reinstall the light cover. (c)
5. Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging the fridge in and restore the thermostat to its original position.

Replacing LED lighting

If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only.

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING

• The original packaging and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optionally).

• You should fasten your fridge with thick packaging, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the package for re-transportation.

• Remove movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins etc.) or fix them into the fridge against shocks using bands during re-positioning and transportation.

• Carry your fridge in the upright position.

BEFORE CALLING FOR AFTER SALES SERVICE

If your refrigerator is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following.

The appliance does not operate,

Check if;

There is a power failure,
- The mains plug is not properly plugged in, or is loose
- The thermostat setting is on position “ ”,
- The socket is defective. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is working into the same socket.

The appliance performs poorly;

Check if;

• You have overloaded the appliance,
  The doors are not closed perfectly,
• There are not enough ventilation ducts on the kitchen unit as mentioned in the Installation Manual.

If there is noise;

The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise (bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry, this is quite normal. If these sounds are different check if;

• The appliance is installed firmly as described in the installation manual.
• 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 humidification 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.

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).
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. So it causes energy saving. If the frozen food is put out, it wastes energy.
4. When placing, food and drinks they must be covered.
5. When placing food and drinks, open the appliance door as briefly as possible.
6. Keep the covers closed for the different compartments to avoid changing the temperature of each section. (crisper, chiller ...etc).
7. The door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

PART - 7. 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.

A) Refrigerator compartment
B) Freezer compartment

1) Thermostat knob
2) Refrigerator lamp & cover
3) Refrigerator shelves
4) Crispers cover
5) Crisper
6) Freezer room cover

7) Freezer comp. drawers
8) Bottle shelf
9) Door shelves
10) Egg holder
11) Ice tray
12) Plastic ice blade *

• In some models

PRODUCT FICHE

Brand Finlux
Model KG178A+ AK - KG178A+ AK UK
Product category 7 (Fridge - Freezer)
Energy class A+
Annual energy consumption * 269 kWh / year
Total gross volume 256 l
Total net volume 251 l
Refrigerator gross volume 181 l
Refrigerator net volume 181 l
Freezer gross volume 75 l
Freezer net volume 70 l
Star rating ****
Refrigeration system Static
Temperature rise time (-18°C) - (-9°C) 18 h. (25°C)
Freezing capacity 4 kg
Climate class ** ST/N (16°C - 38°C)
Noise emission 38 dB(A)

Product patt list

Mark / Model	Finlux
	Fridge - Freezer
Glass shelves	4
Crisper	1
Door shelves	4
Egg tray	1
Ice cube tray	1
User manual / Installation booklet	Yes
Warranty documents Yes

1. Between A(low consumption) to G (high consumption)
2. Energy consumption of 269 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.

3.

() One Star storage is for the frozen food which keeps the inner temperature lower than -6^ .
(^) Two Star storage is for the frozen food which keeps the inner temperature lower than -12^ .
(^) Tree Star storage is for the frozen food which keeps the inner temperature lower than -18 °C.
(^***) FOUR Star storage is for the freezing the food from +18 TO - 18^ C . It also keeps the foods under 3 star storage conditions.

1. 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 effectiveness.

Climate Class Ambient Temperature °C

T Between 16 and 43 (°C)

ST Between 16 and 38 (°C)

N Between 16 and 32 (°C)

SN Between 10 and 32 (°C)

Declaration of conformity

We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced.

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) Wrapping straps made of polypropylene (PP).

If you have sufficient 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.

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