Kogan KAM535TMSFA User manual

USER GUIDE
535L TOP MOUNT FRIDGE
(KAM535TMSFA)

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CONTENTS
THIS USER GUIDE COVERS THE FOLLOWING MODELS
Kogan 535L Top Mount Fridge – Stainless Steel (KAM535TMSFA)
Safety and warnings ................... 03 - 05
Product overview...................................06
Installation........................................ 07 - 11
First time use.................................... 12 - 15
Cleaning & maintenance..............16 - 19
Troubleshooting..................................... 20
Specifications.......................................... 21

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Thank you for buying this Kogan product. Please read all safety instructions before using
your fridge or freezer.
• Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of
product. The safety precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury when correctly adhered to.
• Make sure you understand all instructions and warnings.
• Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using an
electrical appliance, including the following:
• IMPORTANT: Pay particular attention to messages that contain the words DANGER,
WARNING or CAUTION. These words are used to alert you to a potential hazard that can
seriously injure you and others. The instructions will tell you how to reduce the chance of
injury and let you know what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
• The refrigerant isobutane (R600a) is contained within the refrigerant circuit of the
appliance, a gas with a high level of environmental compatibility, which is nevertheless
flammable. During transportation and installation of the appliance, ensure that none of
the components of the refrigerant circuit become damaged.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit. Never use an appliance with a damaged
refrigerant circuit. If the refrigerant circuit becomes damaged, avoid proximity to open
fires and all types of heat and ignition sources. Thoroughly ventilate the room in which the
appliance is located.
• DANGER: It is hazardous for anyone other than an authorised service person to service
this appliance. In Queensland, the authorised service person MUST hold a Gas Work
Authorisation for hydrocarbon refrigerants to carry out servicing or repairs which involve the
removal of covers.
Usage conditions and restrictions:
• This appliance is only intended for use within a domestic environment only.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Kogan.com or an authorised service
agent on Kogan.com’s behalf.
• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this
appliance.
• The appliance must be unplugged aer use and before carrying out user maintenance on
the appliance.
• WARNING: Keep ventilation openings in the appliance enclosure or in the built-in structure
clear of obstruction.
• WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to accelerate the defrosting
process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
• WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage compartments of the
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE / FLAMMABLE MATERIALS

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appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
• WARNING: When positioning the appliance, ensure the power cord is not trapped or
damaged.
• WARNING: Do not locate multiple portable socket-outlets or portable power supplies at
the rear of the appliance.
• Do not use extension cords or ungrounded, （two prong adapters.
• This appliance is designed to be standing only and should not be recessed.
Electrical safety:
• Before connecting and turning on the appliance, ensure the electrical voltage and circuit
frequency correspond to that indicated on the appliance rating label.
• This appliance should be properly earthed for your safety. The power cord of this appliance
is equipped with a three-prong plug for use in standard wall outlets to minimise the
possibility of electrical shock. Do not modify the cord and/or plug provided with the
appliance. Improper use of the earthed plug can result in the risk of electric shock.
• This appliance requires a standard 220-240V AC 50Hz electrical outlet. Do not overload
the electrical circuit.
• Do not kink or damage the power cord; do not leave it exposed or dangling. Secure it at the
back of the appliance so no one steps on or places anything on the cord or against it. Keep
the cord out of reach of children. When moving the appliance, make sure not to damage
the power cord.
• Do not use an inverter, adaptor or extension cord with this appliance. If the cord is too
short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance. Use of an extension
cord and an inverter can negatively aect the performance of the unit.
• To protect against the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the unit, cord or plug in water
or spray it with any other liquid. Do not connect or disconnect the electric plug when your
hands are wet. Turn the power switch o before removing the plug from the socket.
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, always unplug the
appliance from the socket when not in use, when moving and before cleaning or servicing.
Never unplug the unit by pulling the power cord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull
straight out from the power point.
Children:
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Unpacking:
• During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any
damage. Aer unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will
not cause damage to the environment.
SAFETY AND WARNINGS (cont’d)

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• CAUTION: During unpacking, the packaging materials (polythene bags, polystyrene
pieces, etc.) should be kept out of reach of children.
• This appliance is heavy, take care when moving it. To avoid back or other injury, consider a
two person li or mechanical aid when installing it.
• When unpacking, check the appliance carefully for damage. If it is damaged, do not install
the appliance
Risk of Fire:
• If the refrigerant circuit should become damaged. Avoid open flames and sources of
ignition. Disconnect the appliance from the mains power. Thoroughly ventilate the room in
which the appliance is situated for several minutes.
Disposing:
• Old appliances should not simply be disposed of with normal household waste, but should
be delivered to a collection and recycling centre for electric and electronic equipment. A
symbol shown on the product, the instruction manual or the packaging shows that it is
suitable for recycling.
• Materials used inside the appliance are recyclable and are labelled with information
concerning this. By recycling materials or other parts from used devices you are making a
significant contribution to the protection of our environment.
• Information on appropriate disposal centres for used devices can be provided by your local
authority

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1 Freezer shelving
2 Air duct button
3 Freezer door tray
4 Display control
panel
5 LED lighting
6 Storage box
7 Fridge shelving
8 Fridge door tray
9 Fruit & vegetable
crisper

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INSTALLATION
SELECTING A SUITABLE LOCATION
When selecting a position for your unit, ensure the floor is flat and firm, and
the room is well ventilated. Avoid placing your unit near a heat source (ie,
oven, radiator, or hot water system). Avoid direct sunlight as it may increase
the electrical consumption. Extreme cold temperatures may also cause the
unit to not perform correctly. This unit is not designed for use in a garage or
outdoors. Do not drape the unit with any covering.
When installing the unit, ensure that 10cm of free space is allowed to the
left, right and rear of the unit, and 30cm at the top. This will allow cold air to
circulate around the unit and improve the efficiency of the cooling process.
1a. Door space requirements
The unit’s door must be able to open fully
as pictured (1a).
1b. Levelling the unit
To level the unit, adjust the two feet at
the front of the unit – turning clockwise
to extend and counter-clockwise to
reduce (1b). If the unit is not level, the
door and magnetic seal alignments
will not be covered properly, leading to
inefficient freezing performance. Ensure
that the feet all touch the ground before
use.
Figure 1a
Figure 1b

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2. Reversing the door swing
a. Unplug your refrigerator and remove
all food from the door shelves.
Remove all food from the inner door
liner. Fix the door by tape (2a).
TOOLS REQUIRED
Phillips head screwdriver, flat-blade
screwdriver, and hexagonal spanner.
Figure 2a
Figure 2b
b. Remove the left cover plate and the right top hinge cover, then
unscrew screws and remove the right top hinge (2b). Keep the
screws to reuse.
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c. Lift the freezer door up and away from your refrigerator.
d. Unscrew screws of middle hinge, remove the hinge, hole caps from
opposite side, then lift the refrigerator door up and away from your
refrigerator (2c). Save the screws to reuse.
Figure 2c
Figure 2d
e. Remove levelling foot attached to the bottom hinge, unscrew
screws of the bottom hinge, then remove the bottom hinge from the
bottom right side of the refrigerator, reattach levelling foot without
the hinge.
f. Unscrew the hinge shaft from the right side of the bottom hinge and
move it to the left side, then secure the bottom hinge to the bottom
left side of the refrigerator, as well as the levelling foot, using the
screws you removed previously (2d).

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INSTALLATION (cont’d)
Figure 2e
Figure 2f
g. Dismantle the sleeves from the top right of doors and hole cap from
top left of doors, and assemble them on the other side (2e).
h. Remove the refrigerator door stopper and install it on the other side
of the door (2e). Remove the freezer door self-locking block and
stopper put them to one side until later.
i. Put down the refrigerator door bottom hinge vertically. Take out
the middle hinge of the other side from the accessory bag then
assemble the middle hinge on (2f).

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j. Put down the freezer door on the middle hinge vertically, then
take out the top hinge and cover of other side from accessory bag,
assemble top hinge, hinge cover and hole cover (2g).
Figure 2g

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FIRST TIME USE
POWER SOURCE AND GROUNDING
It’s recommended to use the vertical fridge on its own dedicated power
outlet for both convenience and safety. The power outlet must be
grounded.
Important! If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
Kogan.com or an authorised service agent on Kogan.com’s behalf. Cease
use and ensure the appliance is completely disconnected from the power
supply.
Cleaning before use
Wipe the inside of the unit with a weak solution of bicarbonate soda,
then rinse with warm water using a wrung-out cloth or sponge. Wash
the shelves and drawers in warm soapy water and dry completely
before replacing in the unit. Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp
cloth. Further cleaning instructions can be found on page 16.
Before using your unit
• Before initial start, keep the refrigerator still for two hours before
connecting it to power supply.
• Do not use when the power cord is damaged or the plug is worn.
• Do not alter the power cord under any circumstances, so as to ensure
safe use.
• Do not put flammable, explosive, volatile and highly corrosive items in
the refrigerator to prevent damages to the product or fire accidents.
• Do not place flammable items near the refrigerator to avoid fires.
• This product is a household refrigerator and is only suitable for
domestic use.
• According to national standards, household refrigerators shall not be
used for other purposes, such as storage of blood, drugs or biological
products.
• Before placing any food in your unit, turn it on and wait for 24 hours, to
make sure it is working properly and to allow it time to fall to the correct
temperature. Your unit should not be overfilled.
• Important! Before plugging in your fridge, you must check that you
have a power outlet which is compatible with the plug supplied on the
appliance lead.

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Key
A Temperature setting button of refrigerator compartment
B Temperature settings indicator lights; 1-5 going from cold to coldest
as the number increases
C Standby mode indicator light
Operation
• Once initially powered on, the display screen will be on full display for
3 seconds and the refrigerator will run on the default setting of 3.
• In case of a failure, the appropriate LED light will flash in combination
to determine the failure code. In case of no failures, the current
operation position of refrigerator will be on display.
Temperature setting
• Each time the temperature setting button A is pressed once, the
temperature setting changes one time. After the temperature setting
has been completed, the refrigerator will run according to the set value
after 25s. From left to right, the temperature is lower.
• The shift regulation is as follows:
Setting the freezer temperature
• Turn the controls to adjust the freezer temperature.
• Place frozen food into the freezer as quickly as possible after purchase.
• Pay attention to the storage time on the food packaging instructions.
The storage life of frozen foods varies and the recommended storage
time should not be exceeded.

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FIRST TIME USE (cont’d)
• When it is set at colder position, the temperature of freezing chamber
will be colder, but it causes the cooling capacity sent to refrigerating
chamber to be lower.
Noise from your fridge
• You may notice that your fridge makes some unusual noises. This is
completely normal for refrigerators and freezers, and the noises are
caused by the circulation of the refrigerant liquid within the cooling
system.
Tips for keeping food within the fridge
• Cooked meats & fish should always be stored on a shelf above raw
meat/fish to avoid bacterial transfer. Keep raw meat/fish in a container
which is large enough to collect juices and cover properly, placing the
container on to the lowest shelf.
• Leave space around your food to allow air to circulate inside the unit.
• Ensure all parts of the appliance are kept cool.
• To prevent transfer of flavours and drying out, pack or cover the food
separately. Fruit and vegetables do not need to be wrapped.
• Always let pre-cooked food cool down before you place into the fridge.
This will help to maintain the internal temperature of the fridge.
• To prevent cold air from escaping the fridge, try to limit the number of
times you open the door.

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Code Description
Indicator lights 1 & 2 Refrigerator temperature sensor circuit
Indicator lights 1 & 3 Freezer defrost sensor
Indicator lights 1 & 4 Ambient temperature sensor
Fault indication
• The following warnings appearing on the display indicate
corresponding faults of the refrigerator. Though the refrigerator may
still have refrigerator and freezing function with the following faults, the
user shall contact a maintenance specialist for maintenance, so as to
ensure normal use of the refrigerator.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING! To avoid an electric shock, always unplug your fridge
before cleaning.
Cleaning the inner cabinet
• Caution: Before using any cleaning products, please read and follow
the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid any damage to
your fridge or personal injury.
• Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be
cleaned thoroughly.
• Wash the inside with a damp warm cloth containing a water and
baking soda solution.
• The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to 2L of
water.
• Wash the storage basket with a mild detergent solution.
• Be sure to keep the door seal clean to keep the unit running efficiently.
• The outside of the fridge should be cleaned with mild detergent and
warm water.
• Dry the interior and exterior with a soft cloth.
• The condenser coils should be carefully vacuumed when they are dusty
or dirty.
• It is recommended that the unit be cleaned each time it is defrosted to
help keep the unit odour free and running efficiently.
• Clean your door gasket seals every 3 months using the same warm
water solution described above.
Cleaning tips
• Condensation may appear on the outside of the unit. This may be
due to a change in room temperature. Wipe of any moisture residue.
If the problem continues, please contact a qualified technician for
assistance.
Care When Handling / Moving Your Unit
• Hold the unit around its sides or base when moving it. Under no
circumstances should it be lifted by holding the edges of the top
surface.

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Servicing
• The unit should be serviced by an authorised engineer and only
genuine spare parts should be used. Under no circumstances
should you attempt to repair the unit yourself. Repairs carried out
by inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction.
Contact Kogan.com
Defrosting
• The refrigerator is made based on the air-cooling principle and thus
has automatic defrosting function. Frost formed due to change
of season or temperature may also be manually removed by
disconnection of the appliance from power supply or by wiping with a
dry towel.
Switching Off for Long Periods of Time
• When the unit is not in use for a long period of time, disconnect it from
the mains supply, empty all food and clean the appliance, leaving the
door ajar to prevent unpleasant smells.
Warm tips
• The refrigerator enclosure may emit heat during operation specially
in summer, this is caused by the radiation of the condenser, and it is a
normal phenomenon.
• Condensation phenomenon will be detected on the exterior surface
and door seals of the refrigerator when the ambient humidity is large.
This is a normal phenomenon, and the condensation can be wiped
away with a dry towel.
• Buzz will be generated by running compressor specially when starting
up or shutting down.
Tips for energy saving
• Try not to open the door too often, especially when the weather is wet
and hot. Once you open the door, close it as soon as possible.
• Every now and then check if the appliance is sufficiently ventilated
(adequate air circulation behind the appliance).
• In normal temperature conditions, please arrange the thermostat at
the middle setting.

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (cont’d)
• Before loading the appliance with packages of fresh food, make sure
they are cooled to ambient temperature.
• Ice and frost layer increase energy consumption, so clean the
appliance as soon as the layer is 3-5 mm thick.
• If it is the outer condenser, the rear wall should be always clean free of
dust or any impurities.
• The appliance should be located in the coolest area of the room, away
from heat producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direct
sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the
appliance. Overloading the appliance forces the compressor to run
longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing
them in the appliance. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the
appliance.
• Appliance storage bin should not be lined with aluminium foil, wax
paper, or paper towel. Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making
the appliance less efficient.
• Organise and label food to reduce door openings and extended
searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and close the
door as soon as possible.
Disposal
• This marking indicates that this appliance should not be
disposed with other house-hold wastes. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources.
• Old units still have some residual value. An environmentally friendly
method of disposal will ensure that valuable raw materials can be
recovered and used again.
• The refrigerant used in your unit and insulation materials require
special disposal procedures. Ensure that none of the pipes on the back
of the unit are damaged prior to disposal.

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• Up to date information concerning options of disposing of your old
unit and packaging from the new one can be obtained from your local
council office.
• When disposing of an old unit break of any old locks or latches and
remove the door as a safeguard.

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BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Fridge isn’t operating
• Check that the fridge is plugged in
and connected to power.
• Check whether voltage is too low.
• Check that a fuse hasn’t blown or
circuit tripped.
Fridge is making strange odour
• Odourous foods should be closely
wrapped and sealed in containers.
• Ensure that the interior is clean.
Refer to cleaning instructions.
Fridge compressor is continuously
running
• It is normal for the fridge compressor
to operate for longer periods of time
when the ambient temperature is
higher (ie. Summer).
• Do not put too much food in the
fridge at one time.
• Do not put warm/hot foods into the
fridge.
• Try to minimise the frequency of the
door opening.
Illuminating light does not work
• Ensure the fridge is connected to
power.
• Check that the globe hasn’t blown.
The fridge door doesn’t close properly
• Ensure that food isn’t preventing the
door from closing.
• Ensure that the fridge is completely
level and feet adjusted to touch the
floor.
• Ensure the fridge door gaskets/seals
are clean.
Water pan overflows
• Doors not closed properly, resulting
increased defrosting.
• Too much food within the fridge, or
stored food contains too much water,
resulting in heavy defrosting.
The fridge is making loud noises
• It’s normal for the fridge to make
noises when refrigerant coolant is
being circulated.
• Check that the fridge is correctly
levelled.
For our full FAQ and troubleshooting guide,
head online to help.kogan.com