KS 2601 - Refrigerator TECHWOOD - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Refrigerator with freezer compartment
Brand	Techwood
Model	KS 2601
Voltage	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Power Consumption	Refer to nameplate
Required Fuse	16 A minimum
Climate Classes	T (16-43°C), ST (16-38°C), N (16-32°C), SN (10-32°C)
Refrigerant Type	R600a (isobutane)
Thermostat Control	Rotary knob, positions 0-5
Freezer Defrost	Manual (periodic)
Refrigerator Defrost	Automatic (defrost water drained to evaporating tray)
Reversible Door	Yes (instructions provided)
Ice Tray	Included
Light Bulb	Max 15 W
Adjustable Feet	Front legs, height adjustable
Condenser Cleaning	At least once a year with a broom
Minimum Clearances	50 cm from heat sources, 15 cm above, 2 cm from cabinets
Wall Spacers	Plastic spacers at rear to maintain distance from wall
Initial Stand Time	3 hours upright before plugging in after transport

Frequently Asked Questions - KS 2601 TECHWOOD

How do I adjust the thermostat?

Rotate the thermostat knob inside the refrigerator compartment. Position 0 turns off cooling, 1 is warmest, 5 is coldest. For short-term freezer storage use 1-3; for long-term storage use 3-4.

How do I defrost the freezer compartment?

Set thermostat to 5 the day before to freeze food solid. Then set to 0 or unplug, leave door open until frost melts. Place warm water basins to speed up. Dry thoroughly, then set thermostat to MAX.

Why is the freezer door hard to open right after closing?

This is normal. After closing, a slight vacuum forms due to temperature equalization. Wait a few seconds and try again; the door will open easily once equilibrium is reached.

What should I do if the refrigerator is not cooling?

Check that the power cord is plugged in, the main switch is on, the thermostat is not set to 0, and the socket has power (test with another appliance). Also ensure the appliance is not overloaded and doors are closed properly.

How do I replace the light bulb?

Unplug the appliance. Remove the light cover by prying with a screwdriver. Replace with a bulb of max 15 W. Reinstall cover, wait 5 minutes, then plug back in.

Can I reverse the door opening direction?

Yes. Follow the detailed steps in the manual: remove screws and hinges, transfer pins and bushings to the opposite side, and reposition the doors. Refer to the instruction diagrams carefully.

How should I clean the refrigerator?

Unplug first. Use a soft cloth or sponge with warm soapy water for interior and exterior. Remove shelves and accessories for separate cleaning. Do not use abrasive or flammable cleaners. Clean the condenser with a broom at least yearly.

What does the refrigerant R600a mean?

R600a (isobutane) is a natural, environmentally friendly refrigerant, but it is flammable. During transport and installation, avoid damaging the cooling circuit. If damaged, ventilate the room and avoid flames.

Why is there water at the bottom of the refrigerator?

The defrost water drain hole may be clogged. Clean it using the defrost drain plug. Also ensure the evaporating tray is properly positioned and not blocked.

Can I store warm food in the refrigerator?

No. Always let warm food cool to room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator. Placing warm food increases internal temperature and frost buildup, reducing efficiency.

USER MANUAL KS 2601 TECHWOOD

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DE VERSCHILLENDE FUNCTIES EN MOGELIJKHEDEN

Instelling Thermostaat

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Safety Instructions 34

Safety warnings 35

Installing and Operating your Fridge 36

Before Using your Fridge 36

THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES....37

Thermostat Setting 37

Accessoires ....37

Ice tray 37

ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE 38

Refrigerator Compartment 38

Freezer Compartment 38

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 39

Defrosting 40

Replacing The Light Bulb 41

SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING....41

Reversing the door 42

BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE 46

THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COMPARTMENTS......48

PART - 1. BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

Safety Instructions

- If the model contains R600a-see name plate under refrigerant (the coolant isobutane), naturals gas that, is very environmentally friendly but also combustible. When transporting and installing the unit care must be taken to ensure that none of the refrigeration circuit components become damaged. In the event of damage avoid naked flames or ignition sources and ventilate the room in which the unit is placed for a few minutes.

Warning: Keep ventilation openings in appliance enclosure or in structure for building in, clear of obstruction.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other artificial means to accelerate the defrosting process.
• Do not use electrical appliances in the refrigerator or freezer compartment of the appliance.
• If this appliance is to replace an old refrigerator with a lock; break or remove the lock as a safety measure before storing it, to protect children while playing might lock themselves inside.
• Old refrigerators and freezers contain insulation gases and refrigerant, which must be disposed of properly. Entrust the disposal of a scrap unit categorically to competence of your local waste disposal service and contact your local authority or your dealer if you have any questions. Please ensure that the pipe of work of your refrigerating unit does not get damaged prior to being picked-up by the relevant waste disposal service.

Important note:

Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and usage as described in this booklet.

Safety warnings

Warning: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer. Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer. Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction. Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

• Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cord.
• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.

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• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.
• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them to hang over the door.
• Do not plug-in or out the plug from the receptacle 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 iceburns and/or cuts.
• Do not touch frozen goods with wet hands! Do not eat ice-cream and ice cubes immediately after you take them out of the freezer department!
• Do not re-freeze the frozen goods after being melted. This may cause health issues like food poisoning.
• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This effects the performance of your fridge.
• Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to accessories.
• The appliance is not intended for use by people (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 don't play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or service agent or similar qualified people in order to avoid a hazard.

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Installing and Operating your Fridge

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

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

- Before starting to use your fridge, please call the nearest Authorized service and get help on the installation, operation and usage of your fridge.

- Mains cord of your fridge has a grounded plug. This plug should be used with a grounded receptacle that has a 16 amper fuse minimum. If you don't have a receptacle confirming with this, please have it done by a qualified electrician.

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

- Place your fridge in a place that it would not be exposed to direct sunlight.

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

- It should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.

- Fit the plastic wall spacers to the condenser at the back of the refrigerator in order to prevent cleaning to the wall for good performance.

- When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer surface. Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm is available on the upper side.

- If you will place your fridge next to your kitchen cabinets, leave a space of 2 cm between them.

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

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- The adjustable front legs should stabilized in an appropriate height to allow your fridge operate in a stable and proper way. You can adjust the legs by turning them clockwise (or in the opposite direction). This should be done before placing food in the fridge.

- Before using your fridge, wipe all parts with warm water added with a tea spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse with clean water and dry. Place 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.

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- 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. THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES

Thermostat Setting

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• Thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained. «0» position shows thermostat is closed and no cooling will be available.
• For short-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set the knob between 1 and 3 position.
• For long-term storage of food in the freezer compartment, you can set knop 3-4 position.

Note that ; the ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator compartment. If required, change the temperature setting.

Accessoires

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.

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PART - 3. ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

Refrigerator Compartment

• To reduce humidity and consequent increase of frost never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporator and in time will require more frequent defrosting.
• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.
• Nothing should touch on the back wall as it will cause frost and the packages can stick on the back wall. Do not open the refrigerator door too frequently.
• Arrange the meat and cleaned fish(wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which you will use in 1-2 days, in the bottom section of the refrigerator compartment(that is above the crisper) as this is the coldest section and will ensure the best storing conditions.
• You can put the fruits and vegetables into crisper without packing.

Freezer Compartment

• The use of freezer is, storing of deep-frozen or frozen foods for long periods of time and making ice cubes.
• To freeze fresh food, ensure that as much of the surface as possible of food to be frozen is in contact with the cooling surface.
• Do not put fresh food with frozen on side by side as it can thaw the frozen food.
• While freezing fresh foods(i.e meat,fish and mincemeat), divide them in parts you will use in one time.
• Once the unit has been defrosted replace the foods into freezer and remember to consume them in as short period of time.
• Never place warm food in the freezer compartment. As it will disturb the frozen foods.
• For storing the frozen foods; the instructions shown on frozen food packages should always be followed carefully and if no information is provided food should not be stored for more than 3 months from the purchased date.
• When buying frozen foods ensure that these have been frozen at suitable temperatures and that the packing is intact.
• Frozen foods should be transported in appropriate containers to maintain the quality of the food and should be returned to the freezing surfaces of the unit in the shortest possible time.
• If a package of frozen food shows the sign of humidity and abnormal swelling it is probable that it has been previously stored at an unsuitable temperature and that the contents have deteriorated.
• The storage life of froozen foods 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 package and never exceed the maximum storage life indicated.

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

PART - 4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Make sure to unplug the fridge before starting to clean it.
• Do not wash your fridge by pouring water.
• You can wipe the inner and outer sides with a soft cloth or a sponge using warm and soapy water.
• Remove the parts individually and clean with soapy water. Do not wash in washing machine.
• Never use flammable, explosive or corrosive material like thinner, gas, acid for cleaning.

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- You should clean the condenser with broom at least once a year in order to provide energy saving and increase the productivity.

Make sure that your fridge is unplugged while cleaning.

Defrosting

Refrigerator Compartment;

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- 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 1/2 glass of the water to drain hole to clean inside.

Freezer Compartment;

The frost, accumulated in the freezer compartment, should be removed periodically. (Use the plastic scraper provided) The freezer compartment should be cleaned in the way as the refrigerator compartment, with the defrost operations of the compartment at least twice a year.

For this;

- The day before you defrost, set the thermostat dial to "5" position to freeze the foods completely.

- During defrosting, frozen foods should be wrapped in several layers of paper and kept in a cool place. The inevitable rise in temperature will shorten their storage life. Remember to use these foods within a relatively short period of time.

- Set thermostat knob to position « 0 » or unplug the unit; leave the door open until completely defrosted.

- To accelerate the defrosting process one or more basins of warm water can be placed in the freezer compartment.

- Dry the inside of the unit carefully and set the thermostat knob to MAX position.

Replacing The Light Bulb

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To replace the bulb in freezer and fridge departments;

1- Unplug your fridge.
2- Remove the cover of the box from the claws using a screwdriver.
3- Replace with a bulb of maximum 15 Watts.
4- Install the cover.
5- Wait for 5 minutes before re-plugging and bring the thermostat to its original position.

PART - 5. SHIPMENT AND REPOSITIONING

• Original package and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optionally).
• You should fasten your fridge with thick package, 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 positio.

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Reversing the door

1- Unscrew the two screws which are fixing the middle hinge and remove the two middle hinge screw caps (big). (Fig-1)

2- Dismantle the refrigerator and freezer door from cabinet by pulling towards to you together with the middle hinge. (Fig-2)

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3- Lie down the appliance to the left side. Dismantle both leveling feet and unscrew the bottom hinge fixing screws and remove it. (Fig-3) Unscrew the bottom hinge pin and screw in the next hole.(Fig-4) Then screw the hinge to left side of the refrigerator. Screw the both leveling feet.

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4- Place the two middle hinge screw caps (big) as shown in the figure. (Fig-5) You can find the new caps in the user manuel bag.

5-Unscrew the pin on the right. (Fig-6/Detail-A) and screw it to the left. (Fig-6/Detail-B)

6- Replace the top bushing and top bushing cap. (Fig-7) (You can use the bushing cap that is put in the user manuel) Remove the bottom bushing assemble it to the left hole. (Fig-7)

7- Replace the top bushing and top bushing cap. (Fig-8) Remove the bottom bushing assemble it to the left hole. (Fig-8)

8- Turn the middle hinge 180° . Assemble the freezer door and refrigerator door together with middle hinge. (Reverse operation of item 2) Fix the middle hinge by tightening the screws. (Fig-9)

PART - 6. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE

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

What to do if your refrigerator does not operate ;

Check that ;

• There is no power,
• The general switch in your home is disconnected,
• The thermostat setting is on « 0 »position ,
• The socket is not sufficient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is working into the same socket.

What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly ;

Check that ;

• You have not overloaded the appliance,
• The doors are closed perfectly,
• There is no dust on the condenser,
• There is enough place at the rear and side walls.

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 that ;

• The appliance is well leveled
- Nothing is touching the rear.
- The stuffs on the appliance are vibrating.

If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator ;

Check that ;

The drain hole for defrost water is not clogged(Use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole)

If your fridge is not cooling enough;

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)

Recommendations

• In order to increase space and improve the appearance, the « cooling section » of this appliance is positioned inside the back wall of the refrigerator compartment. When the appliance is running, this wall is covered with frost or water drops, according to weather the compressor is running or not. Do not worry. This is quite normal. The appliance should be defrosted only if an excessively thick layer forms on the wall.
• If the appliance is not used for long time (for example during the summer holidays)Defrost and clean the refrigerator leaving the door open to prevent the formation of midew and smell.
• To stop the appliance completely, unplug from main socket (for cleaning and when the doors are left open)

Conformity Information

• Tropical Class is defined for the environment temperatures between 16°C and 43°C in accordance with the TS EN ISO 15502 Standards.
• The appliance is designed in compliance with the EN15502, IEC60335-1 / IEC60335-2-24, 2004/108/EC standards.

THE 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.