Küppersbusch Upright refrigerator-freezer User manual

Instructions for use
Upright
refrigerator
- freezer

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Thank you for your condence 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 rst operation ...................................... 3
Description of the appliance ........................... 5
Location and installation ................................. 6
Reverse door swing ......................................... 8
Control panel .................................................... 9
Storage of food in the refrigerator................. 12
Freezing and storage of frozen food ............. 15
Defrosting ........................................................ 18
Cleaning ........................................................... 19
Troubleshooting guide.................................... 20
Noise information............................................ 22
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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 tted 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 or
by qualied personnel.
• In event of long periods without use, switch off
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, please contact
local Borough or Council for correct disposal
arrangements.
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Before rst operation

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• Wrappings contain environmentally friendly
materials which can be recycled, recovered or
disposed without threat to the environment.
• 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 ofce, 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 tted 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.
• 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.
A Refrigerator (traditional and
NO FROST appliance)
1 Control panel
2 Fan*
3 Interior illumination light
4 Shelf (adjustable height)
5 Foldable egg tray
(closed 6, open 12 eggs)
6 Crisp tray
7 Door trays (options: deep,
shallow, cover or no cover)
8 Bottle tray with holder
15 Leg
16 Wheel
B Freezer (traditional appliance)
9 Freeze drawer
10 Storage drawer
11 Storage drawer
12 Door tray
13 Ice tray
14 Defrost water groove*
B Freezer (NO FROST
appliance)
9 Storage drawer
10 Freeze drawer
11 Storage drawer
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Description of the appliance

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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 atly and rmly on a solid
base. The appliance is tted with adjustable feet
on the front side, used to level the appliance.
Rear side of the appliance is tted with wheels
(certain models only) facilitating the positioning of
the appliance at the preselected place.
• The element above the appliance must be at
least 5 cm away to allow sufcient cooling of the
condenser.
• Avoid exposing the appliance to direct sunlight
or heat sources. If this is not possible, install
insulation plate between the appliance and
adjacent heat source.
• Bottom front corners of the appliance is tted with
handles to facilitate moving. 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 personal injury. 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 +18°C to +38°C
T (tropical) from +18°C to +43°C
Installation and connection
Selecting the location
Positioning the
appliance

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• Use the power cord to connect the appliance to
the mains power. Wall outlet must be tted 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
in accordance to standing regulations and local
requirements.
The appliance is able to accommodate minor
temporary voltage uctuations, which do not exceed
-10% to +6%.
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Connecting to power
supply

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Required tools; socket spanner nr. 8,
screwdriver, torx 25.
Caution! After unscrewing of before xing hinges,
hold the door to prevent it from falling and
damaging.
1. Remove upper hinge cover (save it for eventual
later use), remove also the cover on the opposite
side of the upper hinge cover (on the opposite
side you will insert the attached cover during the
assembly), and remove the cover on the opposite
side of the upper part of the door.
2. Unscrew upper hinge screws and remove the
upper door from the middle hinge.
3. On the bottom side of the upper door unscrew the
swing stopper screws and remove the stopper
(A). Keep this for eventual use later on. Fix the
attached stopper with its bearing on the opposite
side of the door.
4. Unscrew the forced door closure system (B)
and x it to the opposite side of the door (certain
models only).
5. Unscrew middle hinge screws, remove the door
from bottom hinge.
6. Unscrew leg holder xing screws.
7. Tilt the appliance backward (max. 35°) to lean
to the rear side of the cabinet. Unscrew the
leg support screws (C) - left and right, and
remove the leg support cover (D) and place it to
the opposite side. Unscrew and remove, then
reciprocally replace the position of end switch (E)
and decorative peg (F) (for models with forced
door closing system). Unscrew three screws
xing the bottom hinge (save the hinge for later
use), and x the attached bottom hinge on the
opposite side.
8. Repeat the procedure 3 and 4 on the bottom
door. In case there is no bottom door limit peg,
transfer the bearing (G) and washer to the
opposite side of the door.
9. Proceed with the assembly procedure in opposite
sequence.
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Reverse door swing

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A Temperature selector and ON/OFF button
B Green LED: illuminated when the appliance is in operation*
C Freezer alarm off button*
D Red LED: ashing with freezer alarm*
E Fast freeze button*
F Orange LED: on during fast freezing procedure*
* Certain models only.
MODEL WITH KNOBS
MODEL WITHOUT KNOBS
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Control unit I.
Control panel

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The appliance is switched on by turning the button
A towards Max. Green LED is on. The appliance is
switched off when the arrow on the button points to
the ON/OFF mark (the appliance, however, is still
under mains power).
• Temperature of the appliance is set by turning the
button A to the position between the Min and Max
span.
• Recommended setting of the thermostat knob is
to Eco position.
• If the room temperature, in which the appliance is
installed, is lower than 16°C, the recommended
setting of the thermostat knob is to the Max..
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The ON/OFF button
Setting freezer
temperature