Küppersbusch Upright refrigerator-freezer User manual

Instructions for use
Upright refrigerator -
freezer

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Thank you for your confidence in buying our
appliance and congratulations on the excellent
choice. We hope it will successfully serve its
purpose for many years.
Upright refrigerator - freezer (hereinafter: the
appliance) is combined from two parts: top part is
refrigerator and bottom part is upright freezer.
Refrigerator is used in households for storage of
fresh food at temperatures above 0°C).
Freezer is used in households for freezing fresh
food and storage of frozen food for up to one year
(depending on the type of food).
Before first operation ....................................... 3
Description of the appliance ............................ 5
Installation and connection.............................. 6
Control panel .................................................... 8
Recommended distribution of food .............. 13
Storing fresh food in the
refrigerator ..................................................... 14
Storing of food in the
ZERO’N’FRESH drawer .................................. 17
Freezing and storage of frozen food ............. 19
Defrosting the appliance................................. 22
Cleaning ........................................................... 24
Troubleshooting guide.................................... 25
Noise level........................................................ 27
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•Before connecting the appliance read these
instructions carefully. They describe the appliance
and provide instructions for its safe and correct
use. The instructions are prepared for different
types and models of the appliance so they may
contain descriptions of functions and components
your appliance may not have.
Instructions also contain the NO FROST freezer
version, with integrated fan and automatic defrost.
•Remove the wrapping protecting the appliance
during transport. Door corners are fitted with
protective spacers. Remove the spacers and
replace them with the attached pegs.
•Before connecting the appliance to the mains
supply, leave it in upright position for about 2
hours. This will reduce possibility of malfunctions
in the cooling system resulting from prior transport
and handling.
•The appliance must be connected to the
mains supply in accordance with the standing
regulations and local requirements.
•The appliance must not be used in open air or
exposed to weather precipitation.
•Always disconnect the appliance from power
supply (pull the power cord from wall socket)
before cleaning and before replacing the light
bulb.
•If the power supply cord is damaged, in order to
avoid hazard it must be replaced by the service.
•In case of longer disuse first turn the appliance
off with the ON/OFF button and disconnect it from
mains supply. Empty the appliance, clean the
interior and leave the door ajar.
•For the protection of environment deliver the
obsolete appliance to the authorized scrap
appliance dealers.
•Wrappings contain environmentally friendly
materials which can be recycled, recovered or
disposed without threat to the environment.
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•To prevent any pollution be careful not to damage
the insulation or refrigeration tubes at the rear wall
during the installation, cleaning and disposal of
the appliance.
•Never let the children play with the appliance.
•Self closing door hinge (certain models only) pulls
the door to the cabinet just before closing, thereby
preventing the door to remain ajar. Equally it limits
the door opening angle and prevents damage to
adjacent elements.
•Rating plate with basic information is located in
the interior of the appliance. If the sticker plate is
not suitable for your language, replace it with the
attached one.
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product
may not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of
thisproduct. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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• Interior accessories of the appliance may vary according to the model.
• Drawers are protected against accidental extraction. To extract the drawer from the appliance,
open it and lift front part upwards, then pull it out. Certain models are fitted with pull-out slide
guides which facilitate opening. Pull-out guide drawers (or shelves) are extracted by lifting the rear
end and pulling out inclined under the 45° angle. Reinsert in opposite sequence.
* Certain models only.
** Freezing compartment depends on the model (see chapter on Freezing of provisions).
A Refrigerator
B Freezer
1 Interior light
2 Shelf (adjustable height)
3 Foldable egg rack (closed - six
eggs, open - 12 eggs)
4 Vegetable crisp pan*
5 ZERO’N’FRESH food storage
drawer with pull-out guides (may.
20 kg)*
6 Bottle rack*
7 Refrigerator door shelf (options:
deep, shallow; covered or no
cover)
8 Twin row bottle carrier with safety
holder*
9 Tube holder*
10 Fast freeze drawer for small
quantities of food*
11 Large BIG’N’FREEZE drawer with
pull-out guides (storage/
freezing)* ** (max. 16 kg)
12 Storage compartment (short)
13 Freezer door shelf*
14 Ice tray*
15 Defrost drain outlet groove*
16 Legs
17 Wheels*
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•Place the appliance in dry and well aired room.
The appliance operates best at temperature
ranges indicated in the chart below. Relevant
class of the appliance is indicated on the rating
plate.
Positioning the appliance requires two persons in
order to avoid injuries or damage to the appliance.
•Place the appliance flatly and firmly on a solid
base. The appliance is fitted with adjustable feet
on the front side, used to level the appliance.
Rear side of the appliance is fitted with wheels
facilitating the positioning of the appliance at the
preselected place (certain models only).
•The element above the appliance must be at
least 5 cm away to allow sufficient cooling of the
condenser.
•Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight
or heat sources. If this is not feasible, install
insulation plate between the appliance and
adjacent heat source.
•Bottom front side of the appliance is fitted with
handles to facilitate relocation. The appliance may
stand independently or adjacent to a furniture
element or wall. Be sure to leave enough space
for the opening of the door, to avoid damage
to the appliance or injuries to persons. Also
leave ample space for extracting shelves (see
installation diagram).
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Class Ambient temperature
SN (subnormal) from +10°C to +32°C
N (normal) from +16°C to +32°C
ST (subtropical) from +16°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +16°C to +43°C
Installation and connection
Selecting the location
Positioning the
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•Use the power cord to connect the appliance to
the mains power. Wall outlet must be fitted with
ground terminal (safety socket). Nominal voltage
and frequency are indicated on the relevant label
or rating plate of the appliance.
•Mains power connection and grounding must be
made in line with standing regulations and local
requirements.
The appliance is able to accommodate minor
temporary voltage tolerances, but they may not
exceed -6% to +6%
Direction of door swing is reversible, but the
procedure has to be performed by a qualified
service technician.
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Connecting to power
supply
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Setting ON Setting OFF
A Refrigerator temperature selector and ON/OFF button
B Freezer temperature selector and ON/OFF button
C Alarm button
D Refrigerator fast cooling button
E Fast freeze button
F Quick cooling of beverages in the refrigerator
G Economy button
H Vacation program
Control unit is located at the exterior side of the door.
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Control panel
Control panel

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First plug the power cord into the wall outlet. The
LCD display is on and indicates dashes.
•Switch the appliance on/off by pressing buttons
(A, B), for 3 seconds.
•Single compressor appliances (HZS 4066, 3567,
HZF 3267, 3767; HZKF 3067, 3567 EFV and
EBFV) are switched on/off (both the refrigerator
and the freezer) by pressing the button (B). After
that you may switch the refrigerator on/off by
pressing the button (A).
•Display indicates refrigerator temperature +9°C
and freezer temperature -16°C. These values
remain on the display until the actual temperature
within the unit falls below the above values.
•The appliance is factory preset to the
recommendable refrigerator temperature of +5°C
and freezer temperature of -18°C.
Refrigerator temperature setting range is from
+1°C to +9°C (or +3°C to +8°C for appliances
equipped with the ZERO’N’FRESH drawer).
Freezer temperature setting range is from -16°C
to -24°C (or -2°C to +3°C for appliances
quipped with the ZERO’N’FRESH drawer - not
adjustable).
Reducing the temperature:
press button (Afor refrigerator, Bfor freezer);.
Increasing the temperature:
press button (Afor refrigerator, Bfor freezer);
• When you press one of temperature setting
buttons, the digital display starts flashing and
indicates the last selected temperature.
•Temperature setting is changed by short
sequence pressing of the button in steps of 1°C.
During the setting procedure all other buttons are
void.
•Around 5 seconds after the release of the button,
the display automatically indicates the actual
temperature.
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The ON/OFF button
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In case of power failure display flashes and
indicates maximum reached temperature during the
failure (max. +25°C). The appliance operates on
preceding settings. To display actual temperature
press the Alarm button.
Alarm
Continuous sound - opened refrigerator door.
If the refrigerator door is open for more than one
minute, the sound signal (continuous tone) starts
and symbol appears. Alarm goes off by closing the
door, or by pressing the alarm off button (C).
Intermittent sound - refrigerator/freezer
temperature too high.
Elevated temperature within the refrigerator is
signaled by the sound alarm (intermittent tone),
and the symbol and temperature both flash on the
display..
•Alarm is switched off by pressing the alarm
off button (C). The symbol and flashing
temperature are switched off automatically when
the interior is cool enough, and there is no danger
for perishable goods.
•If the temperature in the freezer compartment fails
to reach the required level even 24 hours after
the alarm had been shut down, the sound alarm
is switched on again and shuts off automatically
when the freezer compartment cools down to
the required level and there is no danger for
perishable food.
After first start the appliance has a 24-hour alarm
delay to avoid unnecessary panic.
Fast cooling of the refrigerator
This function is activated by pressing the button
(D). It is switched off automatically after 6 hours,
and the setting returns to the preceding value.
The function is used for fast cooling of large
quantities of fresh food inserted at once.
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Power failure
Other settings

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Economy button
Press button (G) to activate the energy
saving function. Best storage temperature and
consumption of energy are automatically set at
+5°C for refrigerator and -18°C for freezer. Setting
is switched off by another pressing of the same
button. The function is used for saving energy.
Fast freeze function
Press the fast freeze button (E) to activate the
intensive cooling of the freezer. If you fail to switch
this function off manually by pressing the button
adjacent to the symbol, it turns off automatically
after 50 hours of operation. The function is intended
for fast freezing of large quantities of inserted
food. In case of power failure the fast freeze
procedure is repeated.
The function is used with the first start of the
appliance, before cleaning, and when larger
quantities of fresh food are inserted in the
appliance.
Quick cooling of beverages
Press button (F) to activate quick cooling of
beverages in the freezer. Place the 0.75 l bottle (or
larger one) into the central drawer. After 45 minute
lapse the sound alarm indicates that your drink is
cooled.
Caution! Make sure you withdraw the bottle from
the freezer, otherwise it might freeze and burst.
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Vacation button
It is activated by pressing the button (H).
Refrigerator temperature is automatically set
at +9°C (+8°C in appliances equipped with
ZERO’N’FRESH drawer) and the freezer at -18°C.
Setting is switched off by another pressing of the
same button. The function comes handy when
you plan a longer absence from home. Remove
quickly perishable food from the appliance. Do not
forget to switch the function off when you return
from the vacation.
Child lock
Built-in child lock prevents the appliance from
unwanted temperature alterations and/or even
switching off. Turn it on/off by pressing the alarm
button (C) for 3 seconds. During the activated
protection, when you press any button the wording
LOC appears on the display.
Errors in operation
In case of malfunction the display indicates different
error codes (see chapter Troubleshooting).
Display illumination
Display illuminates when the door is opened and a
button is pressed. It remains lit for 3 minutes after
the last change.
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Refrigerator compartments:
- top section: canned food, bread, wine, cake, …
- middle section: dairy products, cheese,
readymade food, desserts, juices, beer, TV-
dinners, …
- bottom section: meat, meat products,
delicatessen, …
- crisp pan: resh fruit, vegetables, salads,
appliances without ZERO’N’FRESH drawer
also: root vegetables, potatoes, onions, garlic,
tomatoes, tropical fruit, sauerkraut, turnips, …
- ZERO’N’FRESH drawer: fresh meat, meat
products, fish, seafood, dairy products, salads,
fruit, vegetables, mayonnaise, dips and
sauces, …
Refrigerator door lining compartments:
- top/middle section: eggs, butter, cheese, …
- bottom section: beverages, cans, bottles, …
Freezer sections:
- door compartments: packed vegetables, ice
cream, ice, (certain models only)...
- other compartments: freezing, storing frozen
food or quick cooling of bottles (see section
“Freezing and storing frozen food”, setting “Quick
cooling of drinks in the freezer”,...)
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Recommended
distribution of food
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Proper use of the appliance, adequately
packed food, correct temperature and
hygienic precautions produce substantial
impact on the quality of stored food.
Always respect the best before date,
printed on the packaging.
Food to be stored in the refrigerator
should be properly packed as to prevent
emission and/or reception of moisture and
odors.
Never store inflammable, volatile or
explosive substances.
Beverages with high alcohol percentage
shall be stored in tightly sealed bottles in
vertical position.
Some organic solutions like volatile oils in
lemon or orange peel, acids in butter etc.
can cause damage in prolonged contact
with plastic surfaces or gaskets for longer
period of time they can cause accelerated
aging of the plastic material.
Unpleasant odor inside the refrigerator is a
sign that something is wrong with food or
that your refrigerator needs cleaning (see
chapter Cleaning).
If you plan a longer absence, make sure
you removed quickly perishable articles of
food from the appliance before you leave.
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Storing fresh food in the
refrigerator
Important precautions
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Equipment depends on the model.
•Shelves can be optionally placed on the guides
inside the appliance. They are protected against
pulling out. To remove the shelf, slightly lift up the
back part and pull it out. Quickly perishable food
should be stored on the back i.e. the coldest part
of the shelves.
•Bottle carrier (certain models only) offers a choice
of location. It can carry different bottles and/or
cans, and it may also be used as a table bottle
support.
•Crisp tray below the glass shelf at the bottom of
the refrigerator is used for storage of fruit and
vegetables. It retains the right level of moisture
and prevents drying out.
•The refrigerator door liner consists of various
shelves or holders used for storing cheese,
butter, eggs, yogurt, and a stock of other smaller
packages, tubes, cans etc. The bottom shelf is
used for storing bottles.
•Two-row tray in the refrigerator door inner liner for
frequently used food offer you much better use of
space in the door inner liner.
Food should be sorted in two rows according
to the principle - high at the back and low in the
front.
• Fan (certain models only - located under the
ceiling or hidden behind rear panel of the
refrigerator, or concealed within the freezing unit)
improves even distribution of temperature and
decreases dew upon storage racks.
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Interior accessories
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Food Period
eggs, marinades, smoked meat, up to 10 days
cheese up to 10 days
carrots, etc… up to 8 days
butter up to 7 days
cake, fruit, TV-dinner dishes, raw
chunks of meat
up to 2 days
fish, raw minced meat, seafood up to 1 day
Approximate storage
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The ZERO’N’FRESH drawer provides storage of
wide selection of fresh food approximately three
times longer than in the traditional refrigerator.
Food remains fresh for long time and it preserves its
taste and nutritive ingredients. It reduces decay and
loss of mass, so fruit and vegetables are more fresh
and natural. Storage temperature is around 0°C
(preset). Temperature may vary between -2°C and
+3°C, depending on the temperature variation within
the refrigerator.
If the temperature of the room, in which the
appliance is installed, is lower than 16°C, the
recommended setting of refrigerating compartment
is 5°C or lower. For optimum operation the drawer
must be completely closed.
The drawer has pull-out guides and additional
separate compartments (depending on the model)
for the separate storage of food and usage of space
according to the individual nutrition habits.
•Moisture level in the drawer depends upon the
moisture of stored food, and on the frequency of
opening the drawer.
•When you buy food check its freshness: quality
and durability of food depends on it.
•Store non-wrapped animal or vegetable food
separately, or wrap it in suitable packages. Be
careful to prevent touching of different types
of meat. They should be packed and stored
separately to avoid bacterial decomposition in
case meat turns foul.
•Approximately 30-60 minutes prior use remove
food from the drawer to let its aroma and taste
develop at ambient temperature.
•Food sensitive to low temperatures is not suitable
for storage in the ZERO’N’FRESH drawer:
pineapple, avocado, bananas, olives, potatoes,
eggplants, cucumber, beans, paprika, melons,
sweet melons, pumpkins...
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Storing of food in the
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Food Storage period
Meat:
sausages, cold cuts, beef, pork, venison,
raw meat
up to 7 days
poultry up to 5 days
fish up to 4 days
seafood up to 3 days
Vegetables:
cabbage, garlic, carrots up to 180 days
celery, herbs up to 30 days
lettuce, cauliflower, chicory, rhubarb up to 21 days
Brussels sprouts, asparagus, kale,
Chinese cabbage, turnips, radish
up to 14 days
onions, mushrooms, spinach, peas up to 7 days
Fruit:
apples up to 180 days
pears, kiwi up to 120 days
grapes, quince up to 90 days
peaches up to 30 days
redcurrant, gooseberry, plums up to 21 days
apricots, huckleberry, cherry up to 14 days
raspberry, strawberry up to 3-5 days
Other:
milk up to 7 days
butter up to 30 days
cheese up to 30 days
* depending upon the quality and freshness of food
Recommended
storage periods in
the ZERO’N’FRESH
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• The freezer interior door lining is also fitted with
various shelves and holders (certain models
only) used for storing frequently used frozen food
- quick access (ice-cream, open packages of
vegetables, etc.)
• Activate the fast freeze function by pressing the
button (E) for continuous operation 24 hours
prior intended freezing. After this period insert
fresh food in the freezing compartment I or III,
depending on the model (see illustration).
In NO FROST freezer model use central drawer
for freezing. Do not let the already frozen
packages touch the fresh ones.
NO FROST freezers require enough space under
the ceiling for the circulation of cold air, so avoid
storing the food above the marked level (see
photo).
•After 24 hours you may relocate the food to the
storage compartment, and repeat the freezing
procedure if required.
You may also remove the drawers and store
frozen food directly on cooling shelves.
•For freezing smaller quantities of fresh food (1-2
kg), the engagement of the fast freeze function is
not required.
I. Freezing compartment
II. Storage compartment
III. Fast freeze of small
quantities of food
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Freezing and storage of frozen food
Freezer interior
accessories
Freezing procedure

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Freeze only such food which is suitable for
freezing and sustain low temperatures. Food
should be of adequate quality and fresh.
Select adequate packaging for each kind of
food and pack it correctly.
The packaging should be air tight and
well sealed without leaking since this
could cause substantial vitamin loss and
dehydration.
Mark packages with following data: kind and
amount of foods and the date of loading.
It is imperative that food is frozen as quickly
as possible. We therefore recommend the
size of the package not to be too large and to
be cooled before loading into the freezer.
The amount of the fresh foods that can be
loaded in the freezer as a single load is
declared on the rating plate. If the loaded
amount is too large, the quality of freezing is
reduced which in turn affects the quality of
frozen foods.
The storage time and recommended temperature
for storing commercially frozen foods is indicated
on the packaging. Always follow manufacturer’s
instructions for storage and use of frozen food.
When shopping be careful to choose only food
which is adequately packed and provided with
complete data and stored in freezers where the
temperature never rises above -18°C.
Do not buy packages of food wrapped with frost.
This indicates that the package was thawed before
at least once.
Take care that packages don’t start to thaw
during transport to your home. Temperature rise
shortens the storage time and affects the quality of
commercially frozen foods.
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Storing commercially
frozen food
Important precautions
for freezing of fresh
food