Alno AKE 8130 IW User manual

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AKE 8130 IW
2222 238-15

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Contents
Warnings .........................page 59
Installation.........................page 61
Location..........................page 61
Electrical connection .....................page 61
Cleaning the appliance’s interior .................page 61
Instructions for the installer ..................page 62
Door reversibility .......................page 62
Inner door reversal ......................page 62
Building-in instructions.....................page 63
Instructions for the user ....................page 66
Refrigerator compartment description ...............page 66
Cleaning and maintenance of the refrigerator compartment ........page 68
Description of the freezer compartment ...............page 68
Stopping, cleaning and maintenance ................page 70
Defective operation, hints and advices ...............page 70
What to do in case of failure ...................page 71

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English
Warnings
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to
tamper with the controls or play with the product.
Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
This product should be serviced by an authorized Service Centre, and only genuine spare
parts should be used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify this product in any way.
Care must be taken to ensure that the appliance does not stand on the electrical supply
cable.
The domestic refrigerators and freezers are designed to be used specifically for the stor-
age of edible foodstuffs only.
Frozen food must not be re-frozen once it has been thawed out.
Manufacturers’ storage recommendations should be strictly adhered to. Refer to relevant
instructions.
During normal operation, the condenser and compressor at the back of the appliance heat
up considerably. For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig. 3.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
Before any cleaning or maintenance work is carried out, be sure to switch off and unplug
the appliance.
If the appliance has been transported horizontally, it is possible that the oil contained in
the compressor flows in the refrigerant circuit. It is advisable to wait at least two hours
before connecting the appliance to allow the oil to flow back in the compressor.
The inner lining of the appliance consists of channels through which the refrigerant
passes. If these should be punctured this would damage the appliance beyond repair and
cause food loss. DO NOT USE SHARP INSTRUMENTS to scrape off frost or ice. Frost
may be removed by using the scraper provided. Under no circumstances should solid ice
be forced off the liner. Solid ice should be allowed to thaw when defrosting the appliance.
See defrost instructions.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing process
other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not place carbonated or fizzy drinks in the freezer as it creates pressure on the con-
tainer, which may cause it to explode, resulting in damage to the appliance.
It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appli-
ance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another
owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that
the book is supplied with the appliance in order that the new owner can be
acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings.
These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them care-
fully before installing or using the appliance.

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This appliance is heavy. Care should be taken when moving it.
Ice lollies can cause frost burns if consumed straight from the appliance.
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may get damaged.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or more serious malfunc-
tioning. Refer to your local Service Centre, and always insist on genuine spare parts.
This appliance does not contain gasses which could damage the ozone layer, in
either its refrigerant circuit or insulation materials. The appliance shall not be dis-
carded together with the urban refuse and rubbish. Avoid damaging the cooling unit,
especially at the rear near the heat exchanger. Information on your local disposal
sites may be obtained from your municipal authorities.
Take utmost care when handling your appliance so as not to cause any damages to
the cooling unit with consequent possible fluid leakages.
The appliance must not be located close to radiators or gas cookers.
Avoid prolonged exposure of the appliance to direct sunlight.
There must be adequate ventilation round the back of the appliance and any damage
to the refrigerant circuit must be avoided.
For freezers only (except built-in models): an ideal location is the cellar or basement.
Do not use other electrical appliances (such as ice cream makers) inside of refriger-
ating appliances, unless they are approved for this purpose by the manufacturer.

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If this appliance which features magnetic door seals is to replace an older appliance
having a spring-lock on the door or lid, ensure that the spring lock is unusable
before discarding the old appliance.
This will prevent it from becoming a death-trap for a child.
Installation
Location
Place the appliance as far away as possible from sources of heat, e.g. radiators, heaters,
direct sunlight, etc.
Best results are achieved with a room temperature ranging from +18°C to +38°C for class
«ST» appliances or from +18°C and +43°C for class «T» appliances. The class of your
appliance is indicated on the rating plate.
Electrical connection
Before plugging in the appliance to the mains socket, check that the voltage and fre-
quency indicated on the appliance’s rating plate are the same as those provided by your
home power supply.
A 6% fluctuation above or below the rated voltage is acceptable.
For operation using different voltages you should use an autotransformer of a suitable
capacity.
The appliance MUST be connected to an efficient earth or ground tap.
The supply-lead plug in fact incorporates a special earth or ground contact for this pur-
pose.
If by any chance the sockets of your domestic wiring system are not earthed, the appli-
ance must be connected to a separate earth or ground wire by a qualified electrician, in
accordance with existing safety regulations.
The manufacturer declines to accept any liability if this accident-prevention proce-
dure is not followed.
This appliance complies with EEC Directive no. 87/308, dated 2.6.87, concerning the sup-
pression of radio interference.
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
-73/23 EEC of 19.2.73 (Low Voltage Directive) and subsequent modifications;
-89/336 EEC of 3.5.89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and subsequent modifi-
cations.
Cleaning the appliance’s interior
Before using the appliance for the first time, wash all internal parts with lukewarm water
and neutral soap so as to remove the typical «new» smell and then dry thoroughly. Do not
use detergents or abrasive powders as these will damage the finish.

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Instructions for the installer
Door reversibility
Inner door reversal
Using a screwdriver, release bracket (1).
Unscrew the bracket support (2) and fit it
on the opposite side. Remove the door.
Unscrew the door stop (3) and screw it on
the opposite side.
Remove the upper bracket of the door (4)
and insert it on the opposite side.
Turn the door through 180°, refit the door
and the lower bracket.
To ensure correct storage of food, the door
is fitted with a simple spring device which
holds it in the open position until it is prop-
erly closed.
1
12
3
180°
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Building-in instructions
Recess dimensions
Height 1780 mm
Depth 550 mm
Width 560 mm
For safety reasons, minimum ventilation must be as shown in Fig. 3.
Attention: keep ventilation openings clear of obstruction.
50 mm
min.
cm
2
200
200 cm
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min.
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Installation of the appliance in
the recessed area
– Drill the unit using a Ø 2.5 mm drill
(10 mm max. penetration);
– Fix the square fitting (1) to the appliance
and apply the rubber seal;
– Fit the refrigerator into the space
recessing it by 48 mm in relation to the
unit base (Fig. 4);
– Fix the refrigerator with the screws (2) to
the upper and lower part of the unit,
after having inserted the fittings (3)
under the lower hinges;
– Fix the square fitting (1) to the unit col-
umn.
– Snap the ventilation grid.
– Insert the hinge cover (4).
48mm
6
13mm
D612
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2
4
1
3
2
4
Ø 2,5
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Position the runners (C) on the inside of the
kitchen unit as shown in Fig. 7 and mark
the position of the external holes.
After preparing the holes, screw the runners
to the kitchen unit door using 3.5x16 mm
screws.
Open both the appliance door and that of
the kitchen unit to approx. 90°.
Place the little plates over the runners. Hold
the doors of the appliance and the unit
together and mark the holes.
Remove the little plates and drill Ø 3.2 mm
holes. Replace the little plates over the run-
ners and screw in the screws provided
(3.5x16 mm).
For alignment of the kitchen unit door, if
necessary, use the clearance provided by
the slotted holes.
At the end of the procedure, check that the
appliance door closes properly.
20mm
C
7
8mm
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Instructions for the user
Refrigerator compartment description
Start-up
Insert the plug into an earthed socket.
Temperature adjustment / Stop
The temperature is adjusted by means of
the knob placed inside the refrigerator.
If the knob indicates «O», the appliance is
switched off.
By turning the adjusting knob clockwise,
the temperature is reduced.
A mid position is generally the best for nor-
mal use.
Defrosting
Defrosting of the refrigerator compartment
is completely automatic.
The defrost water drains into a special
container located on the compressor,
where it evaporates.
Important
Periodically clean the defrost water drain
hole. For this purpose, use the special tool
already inserted in the drain hole.
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Food refrigeration
Before loading the food, let the refrigerator run empty for about 4 hours, setting it on a
very low temperature. Do not fill the shelves completely. Cool air must be allowed to circu-
late freely.
Do not put warm or hot foods into the refrigerator. If the surrounding temperature is low
and the thermostat knob is set on high numbers, the temperature in the refrigerator com-
partment could drop below zero.
Warning: bottles can burst. Therefore do not forget to reset to the normal temperature
(position 3-4) after a maximum of 4 hours.
Food must be placed in the appropriate areas of the refrigerator compartment.
Refrigerator compartment internal accessories
The internal accessories have offer a number of special features:
Door liner shelves
The door liner shelves are hung from the
top. Move or clean them by lifting them
slightly.
Butter and cheese
compartment
This compartment too can be removed for
cleaning, by lifting it.
Butter, cheese in the butter and/or cheese containers in the door liner.
Eggs in the egg container in the door liner.
Fruit and vegetables in the fruit and vegetable trays.
Salami, meat, dairy products at the bottom (lower grid or glass shelf).
Preserves, tins on the top shelf or in the door liner.
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Cleaning and maintenance of the refrigerator compartment
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, unplug the appliance or turn
the thermostat knob to position «O».
We recommend using a normal domestic detergent for cleaning; remove all food, prefera-
bly when the refrigerator compartment is not very full, clean the compartment and reset
the thermostat knot to the required position.
Replacing the interior light bulb (Fig. 13)
The light inside the refrigerator compart-
ment is easy to get at through the open-
ing in the light holder.
If the light does not go on when the door
is open, check that it is screwed into
place properly.
If it still does not light up, change the
bulb.
The rating is shown on the light bulb
cover.
Description of the freezer compartment
Temperature adjustment / Freezing
The refrigerator is fitted with a freezer compartment (4-star). In this compartment
temperatures of –18°C a lower can be obtained.
This compartment allows storage of deep-frozen food and freezing of a limited quantity of
food.
1) The temperature is adjusted by means of the thermostat knob located inside the refrig-
erator.
By turning the knob clockwise the temperature is reduced. A mid position is usually the
best for normal use.
2) To freeze food, set the knob to 5-6.
3) After 3-4 hours load the food to be frozen.
4) After 24 hours reset the thermostat to “normal” temperature (position 3-4). If the sur-
rounding temperature is normal, set the knob to a mid position. Setting temperatures
lower than –18°C is a waste of energy.
5) The freezer compartment temperature can be checked by means of a special thermo-
meter.
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6) Do not place bottles in the freezer compartment, except for high alcoholic content
liquids, because they can burst.
7) Do not use the freezer compartment to cool hot foods. This causes unnecessary frost
formation.
Warning! Defrosted foods cannot be refrozen. Prepare fresh food to be frozen in small
portions suitable to be consumed in one meal. Also follow the same procedure for already
cooked foods and consume them completely after defrosting.
Salt reduces the storage life of all frozen foods.
We recommend that fresh or already cooked food be frozen with little or no salt. Impor-
tant: food storage life is about three times longer without salt! Therefore add salt and
spices at a later stage, during food preparation!
Defrosting the freezer compartment
Air humidity which enters when the door is opened collects on the evaporator, in particular
on the upper part, causing a build-up of frost.
To avoid excessive frost formation do not leave the door open more than necessary. The
formation of a thin layer of frost i.e. the one which forms on the front edge of the freezer,
does not require defrosting. Remove this layer by means of a plastic scraper (do not use
knives or similar objects).
Whenever the thickness of the ice layer exceeds 3-4 mm, the appliance must be de-
frosted.
Even if the ice layer is not thick, the freezer compartment should be defrosted and cleaned
at least once a year.
To carry out complete defrosting, proceed as follows:
1) Remove the plug from the wall socket or turn the thermostat knob to position «O».
2) Remove all stored food, wrap it in newspaper sheets and put it in a container (vessel or
cardboard box, etc.) in a cool place until cleaning of the freezer compartment has been
completed.
3) Leave the freezer compartment door open.
4) Do not remove the ice or frost layer using sharp tools. Do not use any heat diffuser or
spray.
Do not use a mechanical device or any artificial means to speed up the thawing
process.
5) Dry the water which has collected during defrosting using a sponge or cloth.
6) Clean the inside using a normal domestic detergent.
7) After cleaning thoroughly dry the inside.
8) After defrosting and cleaning turn the thermostat knob to 5-6 and leave it for 3-4 hours.
After this period do not forget to reset the knob to the normal position 3-4 (mid posi-
tion)!
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Stopping, cleaning and maintenance
Unplug the appliance before carrying out any maintenance operation.
Warning
This appliance contains hydrocarbons in its cooling unit; maintenance and recharging
must therefore only be carried out by authorized technicians.
Never use metal objects for cleaning your appliance as it may get damaged.
Whenever the appliance is not to be used for an extended period of time:
– set the thermostat knob to O= off, or pull out the plug;
– remove deep-frozen food from the freezer compartment;
– empty the refrigerator compartment;
– when the appliance is completely defrosted, clean and dry the freezer compartment
and the inside of the refrigerator as previously described;
– leave the door slightly open to avoid odour formation.
Defective operation, hints and advices
Incorrect use can often cause problems and require unnecessary visits by the service cen-
tre. The following advice is designed to avoid these problems.
The appliance does not cool sufficiently.
a) The knob has been set to an excessively low position.
b) The refrigerator has not cooled sufficiently before loading the food to be stored.
c) Too many food items have been loaded at one time.
d) The food loaded is in portions which are too large.
e) Boiling or very hot food has been loaded.
f) Food has not been arranged correctly. Cold air cannot circulate properly or its circula-
tion is insufficient.
g) Operating mistakes which can be discovered by re-reading the instructions.
h) The door has not been closed tightly .
The appliance cools excessively.
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The appliance does not cool.
a) Check whether the electric plug in inserted in the socket.
b) Check current is present in the circuit by plugging in a table lamp.
c) Check whether the fuse is damaged (switch on the light or connect another device).
Traces of water found in the refrigerator compartment bottom.
a) The defrost water drain hole (in the centre of the back of the compartment) is clogged.
Remove the dirt using the special cleaner, if necessary.
b) The door has not been properly closed and an excessive quantity of frost and evapora-
tor defrost water has formed. The water in the collecting vessel overflows.
Note: slight gurgling during operation does not affect the performance and life of the
appliance.
Warning: the electrical parts must be repaired only by specialized personnel, as incorrect
repairs can cause serious damage.
What to do in case of failure
Should it be necessary to contact the local service network, provide the following data
listed on the rating plate located inside the refrigerator.
Write this data in the table above.
It will help the technician if he needs a spare part, and it is more likely that the appliance
will be repaired on the first visit.
Model
Type
Serial number

ET 123456789101112/1997
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2222 238-15