VFKW2176 - Fridge VESTEL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VFKW2176 VESTEL

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VFKW2176

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BEVOR SIE DAS GERÄT BENUTZEN 2

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Vor Inbetriebnahme

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TEIL-2. DIE BEDIENUNGSELEMENTE

Einstellen des Thermostats

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Safety warnings....21

Installing and operating your fridge freezer 22

Before Using your fridge freezer ....23

THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES ......23

Thermostat setting 23

Warnings about temperature adjustments 23

Accessories 24

Ice tray 24

Bottle holder 24

ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE 25

Fridge compartment 25

Freezer compartment 25

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 26

Defrosting fridge compartment 27

Defrosting the freezer compartment 27

Replacing the fridge light bulb 28

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF 28

INSTALLATION POSITION 28

Transportation and changing of installation position 28

Repositioning the door 28

BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE 29

Tips For Saving Energy 30

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS .... 31

Product part list 32

Product fiche 32

PART 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

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.

- 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 flames 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 domestic 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, a service agent or similarly qualified 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 qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

Old and out-of-order fridges or freezers

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- 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 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 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.

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• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow hildren to play with the appliance or let them hang off the door.
• Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock.
• Do not use any metal or sharp objects to accelerate the defrosting process.
• 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 flammable material in your fridge. Place drinks with high alcohol content vertically in the fridge compartment and make sure that their tops are tightly closed.

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- 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 or ice cubes immediately after you have taken them out of the ice-making compartment.

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

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

- Secure any accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to the accessories.

Installing and operating your fridge freezer

Before using your fridge freezer, you should pay attention to the following points:

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

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

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

- 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.

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

- When your fridge freezer 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 anything on your fridge freezer, and install your fridge freezer in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm of free space is available above it.

- Do not place heavy items on the appliance.

- Use the adjustable front legs to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them in either direction. This should be done before placing food in the fridge freezer.

- 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.

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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 figure) to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.

- The refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free space not exceeding 75 mm.

Before Using your fridge freezer

- When using your fridge for the first time, or after transportation, keep it in an upright position for at least 3 hours before plugging into the mains. This allows efficient operation and prevents damage to the compressor.

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

PART 2. THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES

Thermostat setting

THERMOSTAT CONTROL

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.

Thermostat setting;

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.

Warnings about temperature adjustments

- It is not recommended that you operate your fridge freezer 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 freezer.

- When you first switch on the appliance, you should ideally try to run it without any food in for 24 hours and not open the door. If you need to use it straight away, try not to put a large quantity of food inside.

- A 5 minute delay function is included to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge freezer, when you unplug it and then plug it in again to operate it, or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge freezer will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.

- Your fridge freezer is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. It is not recommended that your fridge freezer is operated in the environments which are out of the stated temperature intervals. This will reduce the cooling efficiency of the fridge.

- This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C - 32°C range.

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)

Accessories

Ice tray

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

• After the water has completely turned into ice, you can twist the tray as shown below to remove the ice cubes.

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Bottle holder (Only some models)

In order to prevent bottles from slipping or falling over, you can use the bottle holder. This will also help to prevent the noise made by bottles when opening or closing the door.

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

PART 3. ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

Fridge compartment

• To reduce humidity and the consequent increase in frost, never place liquids in unsealed containers in the fridge compartment. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporating liquid and in time will more frequent defrosting will be required.
• Never place warm food in the fridge compartment. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the fridge compartment.
• Nothing should touch the back wall of the appliance as it will cause frost and packaging to stick to it. Do not open the fridge door too frequently.
• Arrange meat and cleaned fish (wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which you intend to use in 1-2 days, in the bottom section of the fridge compartment.
• Store fruit and vegetable items loose in the crisper containers.

Freezer compartment

• Use the freezer for storing deep-frozen or frozen food for long periods of time and making ice cubes.
• Do not put fresh or warm food in the freezer door shelves to be frozen. Only use the shelves for the storage of frozen food.
• Do not store fresh or warm food with frozen food as it can thaw the frozen food.
• When freezing fresh food (e.g. meat, fish and mincemeat), divide it into portions that you will consume in one sitting.
• When storing frozen food; the instructions shown on frozen food packaging should always be followed carefully and if no information is provided, food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the purchase date.
• When buying frozen food ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that the packing is intact.
• Frozen food should be transported in appropriate containers and placed in the freezer as soon as possible. Do not use door shelves for freezing.
• If a frozen food package shows signs of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated. Do not buy such food.
• The storage life of frozen food depends on the room temperature, thermostat setting, how often the door is opened, the type of food and the length of time required to transport the product from the shop to your home. Always follow the instructions printed on the packaging and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.
• Use the fast freezing shelf to freeze home cooking and the food which you need to freeze more quickly. Fast freezing shelves are the middle drawers of the freezer compartment (see page 14).

PART 4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• 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 fridge freezer should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

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- 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 finished cleaning, reconnect the plugto the mains supply with dry hands.
• 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.

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Defrosting fridge compartment

• Defrosting occurs fully automatically in fridge compartment during operation; the defrosted water collected by the evaporating tray and evaporates automatically.
• The evaporating tray and water drain hole (back of the refrigerator crisper shelf) should be cleaned periodically to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the fridge instead of flowing out.

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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.

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Replacing the fridge light bulb

1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,
2. Remove the refrigerator light cover (A) by pressing the hooks placed both sides of the cover.
3. Change the present light bulb (B) with a new one (not more than 15 W).
4. Place the light cover in its place and plug the unit.

Replacing LED lighting

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

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PART-5. 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 fixed with bands in order to prevent them from getting damaged.

Carry your fridge freezer in the upright position.

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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.

PART 6. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE

If your fridge freezer is not working properly, it may be a minor problem, therefore to save time and money, check the following, before calling an electrician.

What to do if your appliance does not operate

Check that:

• There is no power,
• 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 flow 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 that:

- The drain hole for the water is not clogged (use the defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole).

Recommendations

• If you do not intend to use the appliance for long time (for example during the summer holidays) unplug and clean the appliance and leave the door open to prevent the formation of mildew and smells.

• To stop the appliance completely, unplug it from the main socket (for cleaning and when the doors are left open).

• If a problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

• 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 different temperature compartments (crisper, chiller ...etc) closed

7. Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS

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This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model.

A) Cooler compartment
B) Freezer compartment

1) Thermostat dial
2) Refrigerator lamp & cover
3) Refrigerator shelves
4) Crisper shelf
5) Crisper
6) Freezer upper flap / drawer

7) Upper freezer drawer
8) Bottom freezer drawer
9) Ice tray
10) Bottle shelf
11) Door shelves
12) Egg holder

Product part list

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

Product fiche

Brand	VESTEL
Model	VFKW2176
Product category	7 (Fridge - Freezer)
Energy class	A++
Annual energy consumption *	178 kWh / year
Total gross volume	251 l
Total net volume	235 l
Refrigerator gross volume	174 l
Refrigerator net volume	172 l
Freezer gross volume	77 l
Freezer net volume	63 l
Star rating
Refrigeration system	Static
Temperature rise time (-18°C) - (-9°C)	16 h. (25°C)
Freezing capacity	3 kg
Climate class **	N (16°C - 32°C)
Noise emission	41 dB(A)

1. Between A(low consumption) to G (high consumption)
2. Energy consumption of 178 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 °C.

(**) Two Star storage is for the frozen food which keeps the inner temperature lower than - 12 °C.

(***) 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)