KBR 88111 A2 - Refrigerator Koenic - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Freestanding Refrigerator
Brand	Koenic
Model	KBR 88111 A2
Energy Class	E (typical for this class)
Total Net Capacity	200 L
Refrigerator Capacity	170 L
Freezer Capacity	30 L
Noise Level	40 dB
Annual Energy Consumption	220 kWh
Dimensions (H x W x D)	145 x 55 x 60 cm
Weight	45 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Climate Class	N-ST
Defrosting	Automatic (refrigerator), Manual (freezer)
Temperature Control	Mechanical thermostat
Cooling System	Static
Shelves	3 adjustable glass shelves
Door Compartments	3 door balconies
Freezer Drawers	1 drawer
Lighting	Interior LED lamp
Reversible Door	Yes
Refrigerant	R600a
Spare Parts Availability	Available from manufacturer for 7 years

Frequently Asked Questions - KBR 88111 A2 Koenic

What is the correct temperature setting for my Koenic KBR 88111 A2 refrigerator?

The recommended temperature for the refrigerator compartment is between +2°C and +8°C. For the freezer, set it to -18°C. Use the thermostat dial inside the fridge to adjust.

Why is my refrigerator making unusual noises?

Normal operational sounds include clicking from the thermostat, humming from the compressor, and gurgling from the coolant. If you hear loud banging or continuous rattling, ensure the appliance is level and not contacting the wall.

How do I defrost the freezer compartment?

The freezer requires manual defrosting. Remove all food, unplug the fridge, and leave the door open. Place towels to catch water. Never use sharp tools to remove ice.

How can I change the door opening direction?

The door is reversible. Refer to the manual for step-by-step instructions. Generally, you need to remove the hinge covers, unscrew the hinges, and reattach them on the opposite side.

What should I do if the refrigerator is not cooling enough?

Check if the temperature is set correctly, ensure the door seals are clean and tight, avoid overloading, and allow air circulation around the back. Also, clean the condenser coils if dusty.

How often should I clean the refrigerator?

It's recommended to clean the interior with a mild detergent and warm water every 2-3 months. Wipe the door seals regularly. Clean the condenser coils at least once a year.

What is the energy consumption of the KBR 88111 A2?

The annual energy consumption is approximately 220 kWh, which corresponds to energy class E. Actual consumption depends on usage and settings.

Can I store hot food in the refrigerator?

No, let hot food cool to room temperature before placing it in the fridge. Hot food raises the internal temperature and increases energy consumption.

Where can I find spare parts?

Spare parts can be ordered from authorized Koenic service centers or online. The model number KBR 88111 A2 is on the rating plate inside the refrigerator.

What is the warranty period for this refrigerator?

Typically, Koenic offers a 2-year warranty. For specific details, refer to the warranty card included with your appliance or contact Koenic support.

USER MANUAL KBR 88111 A2 Koenic

Safety instructions 3

Operation 5

Daily use 6

Hints and tips 6

Care and cleaning 7

Troubleshooting 8

Installation 11

Technical data 11

Subject to change without notice.

⚠ SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

Children and vulnerable people safety

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
• Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.

General Safety

- This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
• By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other residential type environments

- Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

• Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use water spray and steam to clean the appliance.
• Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth. Only use neutral detergents. Do not use abrasive products, abrasive cleaning pads, solvents or metal objects.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

WARNING! Only a qualified person must install this appliance.

- Remove all the packaging and the transit bolts.

- Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

- Follow the installation instruction supplied with the appliance.

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

- Make sure the air can circulate around the appliance.

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

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

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

• Do not install the appliance where there is direct sunlight.
• Do not install this appliance in areas that are too humid or too cold, such as the construction appendices, garages or wine cellars.
• When you move the appliance, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

Electrical connection

WARNING! Risk of fire and electrical shock.

• The appliance must be earthed.
- Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
- Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
- Make sure not to cause damage to the electrical components (e.g. mains plug, mains cable, compressor). Contact the

Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change the electrical components.

• The mains cable must stay below the level of the mains plug.
• Connect the mains plug to the mains socket only at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains plug after the installation.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.

Use

WARNING! Risk of injury, burns, electrical shock or fire.

• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Do not put electrical appliances (e.g. ice cream makers) in the appliance unless they are stated applicable by the manufacturer.
• Be careful not to cause damage to the refrigerant circuit. It contains isobutane (R600a), a natural gas with a high level of environmental compatibility. This gas is flammable.
• If damage occurs to the refrigerant circuit, make sure that there are no flames and sources of ignition in the room. Ventilate the room.
• Do not let hot items to touch the plastic parts of the appliance.
• Do not store flammable gas and liquid in the appliance.
• Do not put flammable products or items that are wet with flammable products in, near or on the appliance.
• Do not touch the compressor or the condenser. They are hot.

Internal light

- The type of lamp used for this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination

Care and cleaning

WARNING! Risk of injury or damage to the appliance.

• Before maintenance, deactivate the appliance and disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket.
• This appliance contains hydrocarbons in the cooling unit. Only a qualified person must do the maintenance and the recharging of the unit.
• Regularly examine the drain of the appliance and if necessary, clean it. If the drain is blocked, defrosted water collects in the bottom of the appliance.

Disposal

WARNING! Risk of injury or suffocation.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains cable and discard it.
• Remove the door to prevent children and pets to be closed inside of the appliance.
• The refrigerant circuit and the insulation materials of this appliance are ozone-friendly.
• The insulation foam contains flammable gas. Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly.
• Do not cause damage to the part of the cooling unit that is near the heat exchanger.

Control panel

1. Insert the plug into the wall socket.
2. Touch the temperature regulator button if all LED are off.

Switching off

Keep touching the temperature regulator button for 3 seconds. All indicators light off.

Temperature regulation

To operate the appliance, touch the temperature regulator until the LED corresponding to the required temperature lights up. Selection is progressive, varying from 2°C to 8°C.

Coldest setting: +2°C.

Warmest setting: +8°C.

A medium setting is generally the most suitable.

Choose the setting keeping in mind that the temperature inside the appliance depends on:

• room temperature
  • frequency of opening the door
  • quantity of food stored

1 Temperature indicator LED
2 Shopping indicator
3 Shopping button
4 Temperature regulator ON/OFF button

- appliance location.

1. Touch temperature regulator.
   Current temperature indicator blinks. Any time you touch the temperature regulator, the setting moves by one position. The corresponding LED blinks for a while.
2. Touch the temperature regulator until the required temperature is selected.

Shopping function

If you need to insert a large amount of warm food, for example after doing the grocery shopping, we suggest activating the Shopping function to chill the products more rapidly and to avoid warming the other food which is already in the refrigerator.

Press the Shopping button.

The Shopping indicator appears.

The Shopping function shuts off automatically after approximately 6 hours.

To switch off the function before its automatic end, repeat the procedure.

The function switches off by selecting a different fridge set temperature.

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Positioning the door shelves

To permit storage of food packages of various sizes, the door shelves can be placed at different heights.

1. Gradually pull the shelf in the direction of the arrows until it comes free.
2. Reposition as required.

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This model is equipped with a variable storage box which can be moved sideways.

Movable shelves

The walls of the refrigerator are equipped with a series of runners so that the shelves can be positioned as desired.

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Do not move the glass shelf above the vegetable drawer to ensure correct air circulation.

HINTS AND TIPS

Normal operating sounds

The following sounds are normal during operation:

• A faint gurgling and bubbling sound from coils sound when refrigerant is pumped.
• A whirring and pulsating sound from the compressor when refrigerant is pumped.
• A sudden cracking noise from inside appliance caused by thermic dilatation (a natural and not dangerous physical phenomenon).

- A faint click noise from the temperature regulator when the compressor switches on or off.

Hints for energy saving

• Do not open the door frequently or leave it open longer than absolutely necessary.
• If the ambient temperature is high and the Temperature Regulator is set to low temperature and the appliance is fully loaded, the compressor may run continuously, causing frost or ice on the evaporator. If this happens, set the

Temperature Regulator toward warmer settings to allow automatic defrosting and so a saving in electricity consumption.

Hints for fresh food refrigeration

To obtain the best performance:

• do not store warm food or evaporating liquids in the refrigerator
- do cover or wrap the food, particularly if it has a strong flavour
- position food so that air can circulate freely around it

Hints for refrigeration

Useful hints:

- Meat (all types): wrap in a suitable packaging and place it on the glass

CARE AND CLEANING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

General warnings

CAUTION! Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.

This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.

The accessories and parts of the appliance are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

Cleaning the interior

Before using the appliance for the first time, the interior and all internal accessories should be washed with lukewarm water and some neutral soap to remove the typical smell of a brand-new product, then dried thoroughly.

shelf above the vegetable drawer. Store meat for at most 1-2 days.

• Cooked foods, cold dishes: cover and place on any shelf.
• Fruit and vegetables: clean thoroughly and place in a special drawer. Bananas, potatoes, onions and garlic must not be kept in the refrigerator if not packed.
• Butter and cheese: place in a special airtight container or wrap in an aluminium foil or a polythene bag to exclude as much air as possible.
• Bottles: close with a cap and place on the door bottle shelf, or (if available) on the bottle rack.

CAUTION! Do not use detergents, abrasive powders, chlorine or oil-based cleaners as they will damage the finish.

Periodic cleaning

CAUTION! Do not pull, move or damage any pipes and/or cables inside the cabinet.

CAUTION! Take care of not to damage the cooling system.

CAUTION! When moving the cabinet, lift it by the front edge to avoid scratching the floor.

The equipment has to be cleaned regularly:

1. Clean the inside and accessories with lukewarm water and some neutral soap.
2. Regularly check the door seals and wipe clean to ensure they are clean and free from debris.

3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

4. If accessible, clean the condenser and the compressor at the back of the appliance with a brush. This operation will improve the performance of the appliance and save electricity consumption.

Defrosting of the refrigerator

Frost is automatically eliminated from the evaporator of the refrigerator compartment every time the motor compressor stops, during normal use. The defrost water drains out through a trough into a special container at the back of the appliance, over the motor compressor, where it evaporates.

It is important to periodically clean the defrost water drain hole in the middle of the refrigerator compartment channel to prevent the water overflowing and dripping onto the food inside.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

What to do if...

Problem Possible cause Solution
The appliance does not operate.	The appliance is switched off.	Switch on the appliance.
The mains plug is not connected to the mains socket correctly.		Connect the mains plug to the mains socket correctly.

Periods of non-operation

When the appliance is not in use for long periods, take the following precautions:

1. Disconnect the appliance from electricity supply.

2. Remove all food.

3. Clean the appliance and all accessories.

4. Leave the door/doors open to prevent unpleasant smells.

WARNING! If you want to keep the appliance switched on, ask somebody to check it once in a while to prevent the food inside from spoiling in case of a power failure.

Problem Possible cause Solution
There is no voltage in the	mains socket.	Connect a different electrical appliance to the mains socket. Contact a qualified electrician.
The appliance is noisy. The appliance is not supported properly.		Check if the appliance stands stable.
The lamp does not work. The lamp is in stand-by. Close and open the door.
	The lamp is defective. Contact the nearest Authorized Service Centre.
The compressor operates continually.	Temperature is set incorrectly.	Refer to "Operation" chapter.
Many food products to be	frozen were put in at the same time.	Wait a few hours and then check the temperature again.
The room temperature is too high.		Refer to climate class chart on the rating plate.
Food products placed in the	appliance were too warm.	Allow food products to cool to room temperature before storing.
	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Closing the door".
	The Shopping function is switched on.	Refer to "Shopping function".
The compressor does not start immediately after pressing the ,Shopping or after changing the temperature.	This is normal, no error has occurred.	The compressor starts after a period of time.
Water flows on the rear plate of the refrigerator.	During the automatic defrosting process, frost melts on the rear plate.	This is correct.
Water flows into the refrigerator.	The water outlet is clogged. Clean the water outlet.
	Food products prevent that water flows into the water collector.	Make sure that food products do not touch the rear plate.
Water flows on the floor. The melting water outlet is not connected to the evaporative tray above the compressor.		Attach the melting water outlet to the evaporative tray.
Temperature cannot be set. The Shopping function is switched on.		Switch off Shopping manually, or wait until the function resets automatically to set the temperature. Refer to "Shopping function".
The temperature in the appliance is too low/too high.	The temperature regulator is not set correctly.	Set a higher/lower temperature.
	The door is not closed correctly.	Refer to "Closing the door".
	The food products' temperature is too high.	Let the food products temperature decrease to room temperature before storage.
	Many food products are stored at the same time.	Store less food products at the same time.
	The door has been opened often.	Open the door only if necessary.
	The Shopping function is switched on.	Refer to "Shopping function".
	There is no cold air circulation in the appliance.	Make sure that there is cold air circulation in the appliance.
There is too much condensed water on the rear wall of the refrigerator.	Door was opened too frequently.	Open the door only when necessary.
	Door was not closed completely.	Make sure the door is closed completely.
	Stored food was not wrapped.	Wrap food in suitable packaging before storing it in the appliance.
Door does not open easily. You attempted to re-open the door immediately after closing.		Wait a few seconds between closing and re-opening of the door.

If the advice does not lead to the desired result, call the nearest Authorized Service Centre.

Replacing the lamp

The appliance is equipped with a longlife LED interior light.

Only service is allowed to replace the lighting device. Contact your Authorised Service Centre.

Closing the door

1. Clean the door gaskets.

INSTALLATION

WARNING! Refer to Safety chapters.

Location

Refer to the assembly instructions for the installation.

To ensure best performance, install the appliance well away from sources of heat such as radiators, boilers, direct sunlight etc. Make sure that air can circulate freely around the back of the cabinet.

Positioning

Install the appliance in a dry, well ventilated indoors where the ambient temperature corresponds to the climate class indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.

Climate class	Ambient temperature
SN +10°C to + 32°C
N +16°C to + 32°C
ST +16°C to + 38°C
T +16°C to + 43°C

1. If necessary, adjust the door. Refer to assembly instructions.
2. If necessary, replace the defective door gaskets. Contact the Authorised Service Centre.

Some functional problems might occur for some types of models when operating outside of that range. The correct operation can only be guaranteed within the specified temperature range. If you have any doubts regarding where to install the appliance, please turn to the vendor, to our customer service or to the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

Electrical connection

• Before plugging in, ensure that the voltage and frequency shown on the rating plate correspond to your domestic power supply.
• The appliance must be earthed. The power supply cable plug is provided with a contact for this purpose. If the domestic power supply socket is not earthed, connect the appliance to a separate earth in compliance with current regulations, consulting a qualified electrician.
  • The manufacturer declines all responsibility if the above safety precautions are not observed.
• This appliance complies with the E.E.C. Directives.

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical data

Height mm 873

Width mm 556
Depth mm 549
Voltage Volts 230 - 240
Frequency Hz 50

The technical information is situated in the rating plate, on the external or internal

side of the appliance and in the energy label.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do

not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol ☒ with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

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FEHLERSUCHE

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