Amica AK215 User manual

AK215
AK233
AK259
OPERATING MANUAL
FRIDGE FREEZER

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Note!
This fridge-freezer is intended for use at home only.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce modications, which do not affect the
operation of the appliance. The changes in the equipment, as well as the inside and
outside decoration, which do not affect its functionality and safety are permissible.
GENERAL INFORMATION,
This Amica fridge freezer is a combination of exceptional user-friendliness and excellent efciency.
Prior to dispatch, each unit was carefully checked for its safety and operating capabilities.
Before starting the appliance, please read this operating manual carefully.
GENERAL INFORMATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Installation
Operation and
functions
Clearing
Environmental
protection
Specication
Construction and equipment of the appliance.............................................4
Guidelines concerning the safety of use......................................................6
Installation and operating conditions of the appliance.................................8
Change in the door hinging.......................................................................10
Description of the appliance......................................................................12
Storage of frozen products........................................................................13
Defrosting, washing and maintenance......................................................15
Trouble-shooting.......................................................................................17
Ozone layer protection..............................................................................19
Packaging.................................................................................................19
Disposal of the equipment.........................................................................19
Specication..............................................................................................20

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Construction and equipment of the appliance
Additional equipment
Egg tray Ice tray
The accurate description of the equipment for the model of the fridge-freezer purchased
by you may be found in the tables on next pages.
Example: model AK233

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EQUIPMENT
Items of equipment AK215 AK233 AK259
Equipment of the fridge
Glass Shelf 1 2 2
Glass shelf above the vegeta-
ble compartment
1 1 1
Vegetable compartment 1 1 1
Large door shelf 1 1 1
Small door shelf 2 2 2
Egg tray 1 1 1
Lighting type B - incande-
scent bulb
B - incande-
scent bulb
B - incande-
scent bulb
Equipment of the freezer
Small drawer (freezer) 2 2 3
Large drawer (freezer) 1 1 1
Ice tray 1 1 1

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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE
lThe Manufacturer shall not be held
liable for the damage arising from
the failure to observe the principles
contained in this manual.
lKeep this manual for future re-
ference, or to pass it over to the
possible next user.
lThis appliance is not intended for
use by persons (including children)
with limited physical, sensual or
psychical capabilities and persons
who lack experience or familiarity
with the appliance, unless attended
or in accordance with the operating
manual for the appliance delivered by
persons responsible for their safety.
lDo not allow the unattended
children to use the appliance. Do
not allow them to play with the
appliance. They must climb insi-
de the drawers and swing on the
doors.
lThe fridge-freezer operates properly
at the N ambient temperature (see
page 21). Do not use it in the cellar,
unheated summer cottage during
autumn and winter.
lWhen placing, moving, lifting the
appliance, do not hold the door han-
dles, pull the condenser at the rear
part of the refrigerator and touch the
compressor unit.
lWhen transporting, moving or
placing the fridge-freezer do not
tilt it by more than 40° from the
vertical position. Should such a
situation occur, the appliance may
be switched on after minimum 2
hours from its placement in the
right position (g.1).
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lPull the plug out from the mains
socket before each maintenance
activity. Do not pull the cord, but hold
the body of the plug instead.
lThe cracking-like sound, which the
appliance may emit is caused by
expansion and shrinking of parts as a
result of temperature variations.
lFor safety reasons do not repair the
appliance on your own. Repairs car-
ried out by persons who do not have
required qualications may constitute
a serious hazard for the user of the
appliance.
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GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE
lMake sure you do not damage
the cooling system, by punching the
refrigerant pipes in the evaporator or
breaking the pipes. The refrigerant
splashes are ammable. Rinse the
eyes with clean water and call for
medical assistance immediately
in case of their contact with the
refrigerant.
lAir the room in which the appliance
is placed for a few minutes (the size
of the room for a product containing
isobuthane/R600a must be at least
4m3) in case of the damage of the
cooling system.
lDo not refreeze the partly thawed
products.
lDo not store beverages in bottles
and cans, especially the carbonated
beverages in the freezer chamber. The
cans and the bottles may explode.
lDo not put the frozen products,
taken out directly from the freezer
(lollies, ice cubes, etc.) into your
mouth, their low temperature may
cause severe frost-bites.

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Installation before using the applian-
ce for the rst time
1.Take the product out of the package, re-
move the scotch tapes protecting the door
and the equipment. The possibly remaining
adhesive stains may be removed with a mild
washing agent.
2.Do not throw away the polystyrene ele-
ments of the packaging. In the case of the
necessity to transport the fridge-freezer,
pack it in the polystyrene elements and lm,
as well as protect it with a scotch tape.
3.Clean the interior surface of the fridge-
freezer and the elements of the equipment
with a washing agent dissolved in lukewarm
water, then wipe it dry.
4.Place the fridge-freezer on an even, at and
stable surface, in dry, aired and shadowy
room, far from the heat sources such as
an oven, cooktop, central heating radiator,
central heating pipe, hot water installation,
etc.
Minimal distances from the heat
sources
- from the electric gas and other
ovens - 30 mm,
- from oil or coal red ovens - 300
mm,
- from in-built ovens - 50 mm
If there is no possibility to ensure the above-
mentioned distances, provide an appropriate
insulation board.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE
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5.Make sure the appliance is placed in the
horizontal position by screwing in 2 adju-
stable front legs (g. 2)
The rear wall of the refrigerator, in
particular, the condenser and other
elements of the cooling system may
not contact other elements, which
may damage them, (e.g. central
heating pipe and the water supply
pipe).
6.In order to ensure easy opening of the
door, the distance between the side
wall of the appliance (from the side of
the door hinges), and the wall should
amount to: 200 mm.
7.Ensure adequate ventilation of the room
and free air circulation from all sides of
the appliance (g. 3).
min 100mm
m�n �00m m
mm
1300-1550

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE APPLIANCE
It is prohibited to readjust or modify
any parts of the unit. It is crucial not
to damage the capillary tube visible
in the compressor recess. The tube
may not be bent, straightened and
wound.
If the capillary tube is damaged by
the user the guarantee will be void
(g. 4).
lThe data is provided on the rated plate
located at the bottom of the wall inside the
chamber.
Mains connection
lAfter the appliance is switched on by me-
ans of ”1” button, the freezer chamber
is rst to cool off. After the temperature
in the freezer chamber is reached, the
fridge chamber is switched on. The rst
switch on of the appliance requires the
temperature stabilisation period.
lThe appliance is intended for connection to
alternating current. The connection values
for voltage (V) and frequency (Hz) are given
on the nameplate in the cabinet.Power must
be connected via a wall socket with switch.
The wall socket should be easily accessible.
All earthing requirements stipulated by the
local electricity authority must be observed.
The cabinet plug and wall socket should
then give correct earthing. If in doubt,
contact your local supplier or an authorised
electrician.
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capillary
tube
This appliance must be earthed
The flexible cord (mains lead)
tted to this appliance has three
cores for use with a 3-pin 13-amp
plug. If a BS 1363 (13-amp) fused
plug is used, it should be tted
with a 13-amp fuse.
Important
The cores in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW: EARTH
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
These colours might not correspond with
the colour markings identifying the termi-
nals in your plug.

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CHANGE OF THE DOOR HINGING
It has some fridge which can be door reversal. Their model is AK215, AK233, AK259.
Please refer to these operations to change the direction of opening the door.
Step 1:
Remove two screwcovers of top cover
unscrew four screws to x top cover and lift
down top cover.
Step 2:
Remove the ornament cover of top cover and
replace the opposite side of top cover.
Step 3:
Unscrewthree ange screws with screwdriver and
take o upper hinge group.
Step 4:
Remove the upper door. Unscrew the screwfor
xing the restricted part in the bottomof upper
door and x the restricted part to another side.
Screw the xing screwand place the door beside
gently. Be care the door fallen
Step 5:
Unscrewtwo ange screws with screwdriver and
remove middle hinge and middle hinge spacer.
Step 6:
Remove the bottomdoor Remove the axis cover
in the bottomof bottom door and replace it to the
opposite side. Place the door beside gently.
Step 7:
Tilt the appliance slightly towards the rear and
prop it securely. Unscrewtwo adjustable feet.
Unscrew two ange screws on bottomhinge gro-
up. Remove the bottomhinge group.
Step 8:
Unscrewthe bottomhinge group's nut and take o
the axis. Replace the axis accord the diagramand
be care to fasten the screw nut.

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CHANGE OF THE DOOR HINGING
Step 9:
Refer to step 7, x the bottomhinge to the
opposite side of the appliance with two ange
screws. Be care to not fasten the screws.
Screwtwo adjustable feet and level the
appliance . Two adjustable feet need change
their position.
Step 10:
Take off two ornament covers of cabinet and
insert the opposite direction.
Step 11:
Refer step 5 and 6, install the bottomdoor on
the bottomhinge group. Fix the middle hinge
and middle hinge spacer with two ange
screws Be care to not fasten the screwnut.
The axis of middle group insert in the bot-
tomdoor.
Step 12:
unscrew the axis of upper hinge group and
replace the axis accord the intention. Fasten
the axis.
Step 13:
Install the upper door on the middle hinge
group. Refer to step 2, x the upper hinge
group to the opposite side. Screw three
ange screws. Be care to not fasten three
screws The axis of upper hinge group insert
in the upper door.
Step 14:
Check that doors are aligned horizontally
and vertically and that the seals are closed
on all sides before nally tightening the
middle hinge and the upper hinge and the
bottomhinge group..
Step 15:
efer to step 1, xed the top cover with four
screws, and x two screwcovers of top cover.

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Change in the knob adjustment causes temperature change in the fridge-freezer. Possible knob adjustment:
lthe appliance is off – 0 position;
l1 position- The highest temperature in the fridge-freezer (the warmest)
l5 position- intermediate temperatures
l7 position- The lowest temperature in the fridge-freezer (the coldest)
Do not put food into the fridge freezer before it has reached its operating tem-
perature, which takes minimum 4 hours.
Temperature inside the fridge / freezer chamber
Do not change the temperature settings due to the change in the season of the year. The am-
bient temperature increase will be detected by the sensor and the compressor will be switched
on automatically for a longer period of time in order to maintain the temperature set inside the
chambers.
Minor changes in temperature
The slight changes in temperature are perfectly normal and may occur, for instance during the
storage of great quantities of fresh products in the fridge, or when the door is open for a longer
period of time. This will not affect the condition of the stored foodstuff, and the temperature will
quickly return to its set value.
Control panel
Temperature adjustment
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
Storage of food in the fridge-freezer
Observe the following recommen-
dations to ensure the food remains
fresh.
lThe products kept in the Fresh zone
chamber remain fresh even three ti-
mes longer than the products stored
in standard conditions. They also ma-
intain all the nutritional values, taste,
avour and vitamins.
lThe temperature in the Fresh Zone
chamber is always lower than the one
in the fridge and is within the range
from "0°C to +3°C. Owing to the adequ-
ate temperature and air moisture, the
Fresh Zone chamber is an ideal place
for storage of meat, smoked meat, sh
and cheese.
lOwing to the fact that the interior of
the refrigerator is covered by a special
protective layer, the stored products
are protected from the development of
microorganisms, bacteria and mould.
Owing to this, we can enjoy the taste
and nutritional values of food for a lon-
ger period of time.
lThe products should be placed on plates
in containers or packed in food wrap. Di-
stribute them evenly all over the shelves.
lPay attention whether the food contacts
the rear wall, if so, it may cause frosting
or wetting of the products.
lDo not put dishes with hot content into
the fridge
l Products which take over foreign avours
easily such as butter, milk, white cheese
and products with intense avour, such as
sh, smoked meat, hard cheese must be
placed on shelves, packed in food wrap or
in tightly sealed containers.
Freezing food
lIt is allowed to place the food in the she-
lves (see g. 20).
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l Storage of vegetables containing signicant
quantity of water will cause the deposition
of water steam on the vegetable containers,
it does not impact the proper functioning of
the fridge.
lBefore putting the vegetables into the fridge,
dry them well.
lExcessive moisture shortens the shelf life
of vegetables, especially the leafed vegeta-
bles.
lDo not wash the vegetables before storing
in the refrigerator. Washing removes the
natural protection, therefore it is better to
wash the vegetables directly before con-
sumption.
lPractically all the food products, except for
vegetables consumed raw, such as lettuce
can be frozen.
lOnly food products of the highest quality,
divided into small portions for single use,
should be frozen.
Bottom drawer
Grate shelf
15mm

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OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
The time of storage of the frozen products depends on their quality when fresh, before fre-
ezing and on the storage temperature.
The following storage periods are recommended when the temperature of -18°C or lower is
maintained:
Products Months
Beef 6-8
Veal 3-6
Giblets 1-2
Pork 3-6
Poultry 6-8
Eggs 3-6
Fish 3-6
Vegetables 10-12
Fruit 10-12
lIn order to maintain good quality of the
frozen food, reorganise the food that is in
the middle of the freezer, so that it does not
touch the products that are not frozen yet.
lIt is recommended to move the already
frozen products to one side and place the
fresh products that are to be frozen to the
opposite side, as close to the rear and side
walls as possible.
lBear in mind that the temperature in the
freezer is affected by several factors,
including the ambient temperature and
the quantities of food products in the
chamber, frequency of opening the door,
amount of frost in the freezer, and the
thermostat setting.
lIf you cannot open the freezer door
immediately after closing it, allow 1-2
minutes for negative pressure to com-
pensate, and retry opening the door.
lProducts should be packed in materials that
are odourless, resistant to air and moisture
penetration, and not susceptible to fat.
Plastic bags, polyethylene and aluminium
sheets are the best wrapping materials.
lThe packaging should be tight and should
stick to the frozen products. Do not use
glass containers.
lKeep the fresh and warm foodstuff at am-
bient temperature away from the products,
which have already been frozen.
lWe advise not to place more than 2 kg of
fresh food at a time to the freezer per day
(see table on page 24).

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Defrosting the fridge
lThe appliance operates in cycles: it refri-
gerates (then the frost settles on the rear
wall), and defrosts (water ows down the
rear wall).
Disconnect the appliance from the
mains before cleaning by removing
the plug from the mains socket
or switching off the fuse. Prevent
water from penetrating the control
panel or the light.
lDo not use defrosting aerosols. They may
cause the formation of explosive mixture,
or contain slovents which may damage the
plastic components of the appliance and
even be harmful to health.
lThe whole appliance, except for the door
gasket must be cleaned with a mild cleaning
detergent. The door gasket should be cle-
aned with water and wiped dry.
lWash all the accessories (vegetable conta-
iners, door shelves, glass shelves, etc.).
Defrosting the freezer
lIt is recommended to combine defrosting
the appliance with washing it.
lExcessive accumulation of ice on the freez-
ing areas impairs the appliance’s freezing
capacity and increases the energy con-
sumption.
lDefrost the appliance at least once or twice
a year.
lIf there is food in the freezer, set the knob
to the max. position about 4 hours before
the planned defrosting. This will ensure the
possibility of storing the food at the ambi-
ent temperature for a longer time.
lAfter taking the food out of the freezer, put
it in a container, wrap it with several layers
of paper, a blanket and store it at a cool
place.
lThe defrosting operation should last as
short as possible. Long storage of food
at the ambient temperature shortens their
shelf life.
Defrosting, washing and maintenance
You must not put an electric heater, a heat-
ing fan or a hair dryer into the freezer by
any means.
In order to defrost the freezer chamber, you
must take the following steps:
1. Set the knob at ”0” position, take out the
plug from the mains socket.
2. Open the door and remove the food from
the freezer.
3. After about 0.5h, it is possible to remove
the white frost or water from the smooth wall
surfaces.
4. Wash the interior of the freezer and wipe
it dry.
5. Switch on the appliance as per the relevant
point in the manual.

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Defrosting, washing and maintenance
Bulb replacement
1. Switch off the appliance using button "1"
and unplug the appliance from the mains
socket.
2. Unscrew the bolt fastening the bulb cover
with a cross screwdriver and take the cover
off.
3. Replace the bulb with a new one observing
the following paramters: 220-240 V, max. 15
W, E14 thread, maximum bulb dimensions:
diameter – 26 mm, length – 55 mm.
4. Put the caver back and t it in (g. 23).
Taking out and putting in the door
shelf
Lift the door shelf, remove it and put it back
from the top into its required position (g.
24).
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Do not use bulbs of greater or
smaller power, apply only the
bulbs of parameters given above.
Taking out and putting in the shelves
Slide the shelf out (g. 22).

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Trouble-shooting
Problems Possible causes Remedies
The appliance does
not work
Electric circuit rupture - check whether the plug is properly inserted
into the socket
- check whether the power cable of the
appliance is not damaged
- check whether there is voltage in the
socket, by plugging another appliance, e.g.
a night lamp
The lighting inside
the chamber does
not work
The bulb is loose or
fused
- see the point above “The appliance does
not work" – t the bulb correctly or replace
it.
Temperature inside
the appliance is not
low enough
The ambient tempe-
rature is higher or lo-
wer than the N climate
range
- the appliance is adapted to operation in the
N climate range (see page 22).
The appliance is located
at the sunlit place or
near the heat sources
- move the appliance to another place.
Observe the guidelines contained in the
manual
Too much warm food
loaded at a time
- wait 72 hours until the food becomes cool
(freezes) and the required temperature is
reached inside the chamber
Internal air circulation
hindered
- place the food and containers in such a
way that they do not touch the rear wall of
the fridge
The air circulation at the
back of the appliance is
hindered
- move the appliance min. 30 mm away
from the wall
The door of the frid-
ge/freezer are opened
too often and/or remain
open for too long
- reduce the frequency of opening the door
and/or shorten the time when door remains
open
The door does not close
completely
- place the food and containers so that they
would not interfere with door closed

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Trouble-shooting
The guarantee will be void if the user conducts any repair/maintenance, which
is beyond the scope of the table above.
During the use of the fridge-freezer, some minor malfunctions may occur, which
the user himself may handle (see the table above for reference).
Problems Possible causes Remedies
The compressor is switched
on too rarely
- check whether the ambient
temperature is not lower
than 10°C
Door gasket inserted incor-
rectly
- press the gasket in
The appliance works conti-
nuously
See. ”Temperature inside the
appliance is not low enough
for description of other possi-
ble causes
- See. ”Temperature inside
the appliance is not low eno-
ugh for description of other
possible remedies
Water collects in the lower
part of the appliance
The water discharge opening
is clogged
- clean the discharge
opening (see the operating
manual – chapter entitled
”Defrosting the fridge”)
Internal air circulation
hindered
- place the food and conta-
iners in such a way as that
they do not touch the rear
wall of the fridge
The appliance generates
unusual noise
Incorrect levelling of the
appliance
- level the appliance properly
The appliance touches furni-
ture and/or other objects
- place the appliance at a
location that ensures proper
clearances around it

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Environmental protection
Ozone layer protection
The refrigerants and fo-
aming agents, which are
100% free of FCKW and
FKW have been used for
manufacturing our pro-
duct. Therefore we help
protecting the ozone layer
and prevent the greenho-
use effect increase. On the other hand, the
innovative technology and environmentally
friendly insulation help in reducing energy
consumption.
Recycling of the packaging
Our packaging are made
of environmentally friendly
materials, which can be
reused:
lThe external packaging is made of card-
board/foil
lThe FCKW free shape of foamed poly-
styrene (PS)
lPolyethylene (PE) foils and bags
Elimination / disposal of the equip-
ment
If the appliance is no longer in use, cut the
connecting conduit off the used equipment
before its scrapping.
This appliance is marked with
a symbol of the crossed out
waste container in conform-
ance with the European Direc-
tive 2002/96/EC. Such mark-
ing informs that the equipment
may not be kept together with
other waste coming from the
household after the period of
its use. The user is obliged to dispose of the
appliance at the waste collection point. The
local waste collection points, shops and com-
munal units form an appropriate system ena-
bling the disposal of the equipment.
Handling the used electrical and electronic
equipment properly contributes to the avoid-
ance of consequences harmful to the human
health and natural environment, resulting
from the presence of hazardous substances
and improper storage and processing of such
equipment.

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Specication
TYPE AK215 AK233 AK259
Manufacturer AMICA
Type of the appliance fridge-freezer
Energy class 1A A A
Annual power consumption
kWh/year)2
263 270 288
Net usable volume (l)
Total 161 179 199
Fridge 100 118 118
Freezer 61 61 81
Freezing chamber star classi-
cation3
*/*** */***
Storage time (hrs), at no power
supply
12 12 12
Freezing capacity (kg/24h)) 3 3 4
Climate range4N N N
Noise level [dB(A) re1pW] 42 42
Supply voltage V/Hz 230V; 50 Hz 230V; 50 Hz
H x W x D 129,9x50x57,8 140,9x50x57,8 154,7x50x57,8